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Google Maps updated to 4.11.0, now compatible with Apple Watch

You can now use Google Maps with your Apple Watch. Which is both nifty and useful. Google on Tuesday updated its Google Maps app for iOS to version 4.11.0, adding support for the Apple Watch. The app can now deliver directions on Apple’s wrist-worn device.

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OS X El Capitan to be released Wednesday, September 30th

OS X 10.11 El Capitan hits tomorrow. That’s the official word from Apple via a press release issued on Tuesday. The new operating system will become available tomorrow (September 30th) on the Mac App Store as a free update. The information has been available since Apple’s September 9th event, which included the Wednesday release date […]

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Video tests show iPhone 6s, 6s Plus relatively water resistant, not waterproof

The good news is that the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus handsets are pretty water resistant. The bad news is that they’re not waterproof and it’s a bad idea to go swimming with them. A group of YouTube users have put together some videos showcasing the results of both the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s […]

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Apple updates privacy policy web site, looks to distinguish data collection habits from Google and Facebook

Following up a bit more on this, Apple on Tuesday updated its privacy policy web site, detailing items like its policy on encryption and changes related to iOS 9, such as the way it targets stories and advertising in its News app. “We knew coming in that building a personalized news product could be very […]

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Apple announces sales of more than 13 million iPhone 6s, 6s Plus units in opening weekend

It was a good weekend for the iPhone 6s launch. Apple on Monday announced that the company had sold over 13 million iPhone 6s and 6s Plus handsets in the opening three days of the device’s availability. The company had previously stated it was on pace to beat last year’s 10 million unit sales record […]