This week’s all-new AppleInsider podcast features Neil Hughes and Shane Cole as we discuss the latest iMac, MacBook Pro, and Apple Watch news. Also, Neil has a word to say on Wall Street analysts.
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Steals: $300 off Apple’s new 15″ MacBook Pro with AppleCare; Free AppleCare with each 3.3GHz iMac 5K; Unlocked iPhone 5s from $256
Exclusives: AppleInsider this week is proud to offer the lowest price anywhere on Apple’s brand new 15″ MacBook Pro with AppleCare at $2,043.00 ($300 off) and its new 3.3GHz iMac 5K with AppleCare at $1,999 ($169). Plus, certified unlocked, contract-free iPhone 5s units from $256 and iPhone 6 units from $468.
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New AT&T policy may restrict Apple Stores from selling iPhone with two-year contract, reports say
According to multiple unconfirmed reports, AT&T is on the verge of making a major change to its smartphone sales model that will prohibit third-party retailers, like the Apple Store, from selling handsets under two-year contract terms.
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Apple Store app updated with two-step authentication, deeper Touch ID integration
Apple on Thursday updated its Apple Store app for iOS with more comprehensive Touch ID support and a new two-factor authentication feature for securing users’ Apple ID accounts.
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Rumor: Delayed Kanye West album could debut on Apple’s streaming music service
A tenuous rumor on Thursday claims there might be a connection between Apple’s unannounced streaming music service and the release of a long-delayed album from Kanye West, who recently signed a partnership deal with competitor Tidal.
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The Best New iOS Games: Til Morning’s Light, Brickies, Capitals, and More!
Apple, IBM roll Apple Watch support into three MobileFirst apps
As part of an ongoing enterprise solutions partnership, Apple and IBM on Thursday announced Apple Watch support for three MobileFirst apps serving the healthcare, public safety and energy industries.
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Apple highlights accessibility in iOS apps, Apple Watch for Global Awareness Accessibility Day
In recognition of Global Awareness Accessibility Day on May 21, Apple has showcased a series of iOS apps and published a podcast highlighting its efforts to make Apple Watch easy to use for people with disabilities.
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Regent Street Apple Store to undergo major renovations for more light, street visibility
Apple is planning a major renovation of its flagship Regent Street store in London, one which will radically impact the interior and exterior appearance of the building.
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Google’s Chromebooks continue to make inroads in education, Gartner says
After a slow start, the market for laptops running Google’s Chrome OS –?known as Chromebooks –?has begun to pick up steam, new data indicates, with education customers representing a sizable majority of orders.
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