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Alleged iCloud spy chips, plus a new iPad Pro, Mac mini & MacBook Air — Apple’s October 2018 in review

December 31, 2018 mactips

October 2018 saw Apple host an iPad Pro, Mac mini, and MacBook Air refresh event — but Bloomberg dropped an iffy China iCloud spy chip bombshell. Plus, Kanye West elected himself as an unofficial Apple spokesman. All this and more, in Apple’s October 2018 in review.

Source:: Apple Insider

      

Better together: Why Apple Watch owners should buy AirPods

December 31, 2018 mactips

With the holiday season now over, many of us are walking away with a new Apple device, be it a new Apple Watch or a shiny set of AirPods. While the pair are undoubtedly some of Apple’s best products ever, they still have their own unique shortcomings that the other item can cover. Here’s why AirPods are the perfect match for the Apple Watch.

Source:: Apple Insider

      

2018 Year in Review: The most popular stories in 2018 as chosen by the AppleInsider audience

December 31, 2018 mactips

Day in and day out, a lot of you come by and read what we’ve written about. Here are the stories that you guys — and some passers-by — read the most in 2018.

Source:: Apple Insider

      

Year-end deals: $250-$330 off iPad Pros; up to $350 off Apple Watches; up to 48% off Anker accessories

December 31, 2018 mactips

Today is the last day to save hundreds on iPads, with prices starting at just $279. Apple Watches are also on sale, with cash discounts on both Series 3 and Series 4 models. Meanwhile, Anker USB-C accessories and Qi wireless chargers are up to 48% off while supplies last.

Source:: Apple Insider

      

How to keep your iPhone safe while celebrating New Year’s Eve

December 31, 2018 mactips

Large public gatherings, like New Year’s Eve celebrations, are also a prime target for pickpockets and other criminals who could steal your iPhone, or simply for it to be lost amid the festivities. AppleInsider offers some advice to keep your smartphone safe when you are ringing in the new year.

Source:: Apple Insider

      

Apple’s iPhone continues its domination of the premium smartphone market

December 31, 2018 mactips

The premium smartphone market is continuing to grow faster than the overall smartphone market in the third quarter, a report claims, with the 2018 iPhone launches dominating the higher-priced end of the market.

Source:: Apple Insider

      

Apple iPhone XS Max allegedly explodes in Ohio man’s pocket

December 31, 2018 mactips

The first public account of the battery catastrophically failing in an iPhone XS Max has surfaced, and may result in legal action after Apple refused to replace the device for free when the owner wanted to retain the destroyed device.

Source:: Apple Insider

      

AT&T Power Drum will provide portable wireless charging for iPhone and Apple Watch

December 31, 2018 mactips

AT&T is preparing to release the “Power Drum,” a portable battery pack that is capable of wirelessly charging an iPhone and an Apple Watch at the same time, potentially giving its users some extra power for their Apple devices while on the move.

Source:: Apple Insider

      

Austria looking at raising taxes on Apple amidst European disagreement

December 31, 2018 mactips

Having failed to get all 28 European Union countries to back a plan to tax the likes of Apple and Amazon, the Austrian Chancellor has announced plans to follow France in implementing new national taxes on tech giants starting in 2020.

Source:: Apple Insider

      

Review: 802.11ac Synology RT2600ac router is the best AirPort replacement we’ve found yet

December 31, 2018 mactips

At AppleInsider, we’ve reviewed a number of routers and mesh Wi-Fi systems trying to find the best ones after Apple discontinued the Airport and Airport Express. Right now, the Synology RT2600ac is our favorite for a stand-alone router.

Source:: Apple Insider

      

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