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Apple releases iOS 11.3.1 update, focuses on security fixes, third-party screen replacement issue for iPhone 8

It’s not the largest update in the world, but it has some important fixes within it. On Tuesday, Apple released its iOS 11.3.1 update. The update, a 44.5 megabyte download for the iPhone and a 33.5 megabyte download for the iPad, offers the following fixes and changes: – iOS 11.3.1 improves the security of your […]

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GE releases first HomeKit-compatible air conditioner for sale in the United States

It’s been some time coming. GE has announced that its AHP08LX air conditioner is now available for purchase. The AHP08LX is GE’s first HomeKit-compatible unit and supports Alexa, Google Home products, and IFTTT in addition to being rated at 8,000 BTUs and Energy Star compliant. The unit is also the first window air conditioner to […]

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Apple announces battery replacement program for some 2016, 2017 13-inch MacBook Pro (non Touch Bar) units

Late Friday, Apple announced its 13-inch MacBook Pro (non Touch Bar) Battery Replacement Program. The company said a component failure may lead to battery expansion, and that affected devices can get their battery replaced. Apple offered the following comment as to the replacement program: “Apple has determined that, in a limited number of 13-inch MacBook […]

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Apple announces donation efforts towards Conservation International, releases footage of Daisy iPhone recycling robot

Say what you will about Apple and its environmental record, this qualifies as almost impossible nifty. Prior to Earth Day on Sunday, Apple stated that between now and April 30th, the company will make a donation of an undisclosed amount to the non-profit environmental organization Conservation International, which has worked to protect the nature in […]

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Apple CEO Tim Cook refutes rumor of eventual combination of macOS and iOS operating systems

This is straight from the horse’s mouth, so odds are Apple will follow it. Following rumors that Apple is working on cross-platform software initiatives to bridge its two most popular systems, CEO Tim Cook has denied speculation that the company will eventually weld the two platforms together. “We don’t believe in sort of watering down […]