As of Monday, Apple is allowing authorized repair outfits to use software calibration for 3D Touch on iPhones, which should streamline the repair process for both technicians and iPhone owners.
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How to backup iPhone data to iCloud before moving to iOS 12
Your iPhone’s photos, contacts, messages and other data are precious commodities that shouldn’t be siloed on a single device. Learn how to use iCloud Backup to protect your data from being deleted or lost before you update to iOS 12 in this video.
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WebKit flaw crashes iPhones when malicious page opened in browsers, HTML-rendering apps
A security researcher has disclosed a bug in WebKit that can cause a kernel panic on an iOS device, prompting a restart of an affected iPhone or iPad, by exploiting a vulnerability in the rendering engine using just 15 lines of code in a webpage.
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Kuo: High preorder demand for Apple Watch Series 4, low expectations for 5.8-inch iPhone XS
Breaking down first weekend pre-order sales of Apple’s just announced iPhone and Apple Watch products, noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes current shipping estimates and launch day supply bode well for iPhone XS Max and Apple Watch Series 4. Demand for the 5.8-inch iPhone XS, however, appears to be lower than expected.
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Apple responds to viral tweet over disappearing iTunes movies
Apple over the weekend responded to a viral tweet claiming it had removed purchased movies from a user’s iTunes account with their consent, allegations that kicked spurred a flood of commentary regarding digital media rights.
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Lowest prices anywhere: $799 MacBook Air; 13″ Touch Bar for $1,399; Apple’s loaded 2017 15″ for $1,999
Apple deals continue to heat up this September, with record low prices on Mid 2017 systems. Snap up a 13″ MacBook Pro with Touch Bar for $1,399 after a $400 cash rebate. Apple’s current MacBook Air is also on sale for $799 ($200 off), while loaded 15″ MacBook Pros are up to $800 off with no tax collected in most states.
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Everything you need to know about Apple Watch Series 4
While you wait for your order to arrive, or are thinking about an upgrade, AppleInsider takes you through all of the new features packed into the overhauled Apple Watch Series 4.
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Apple crime blotter: California Apple Store theft arrests, AirDrop on a plane, and a Chuck E. Cheese iPhone theft
Find My iPhone catches a home invader, iPhone celebrity intrigue in Nigeria, and more trouble on the Letgo app.
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iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max carrier deals: Buy one, get one $700 off; $0 per month with eligible trade & more
Now that preorders have begun for Apple’s iPhone XS and XS Max, wireless carriers are offering deals on the new devices. We’re rounding up where to get the best discounts, including buy one, get one $700 off promotions.
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Apple focuses on size with ‘Illusion’ ad for iPhone XS & XS Max
Apple on Saturday uploaded the first TV-length ad for the iPhone XS and XS Max to YouTube, dubbed “Illusion.”
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