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Apple Pay now supported by 24 additional banks and credit unions

As of Tuesday, Apple added 24 banks and credit unions that now support Apple Pay. The new batch brings the total closer to 250, the new institutions being included as follows: Bellwether Community Credit Union Benchmark Federal Credit Union Blackhawk Community Credit Union

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Home Depot declares support for Apple Pay

Home Depot just double down and will become the largest retail chain to date to support Apple Pay. The retailer on Tuesday officially announced upcoming support for Apple Pay for its 2,000+ stores. Speaking on behalf of the home improvement retailer, company representative Steve Holmes told Bloomberg that his company plans to introduce in-store support […]

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iPhone News retail Uncategorized wireless

T-Mobile responds to Verizon campaign, offers improved incentives in try-out and switch deal

It’s competition that makes life interesting. Wireless carrier T-Mobile is responding to Verizon’s “Never Settle” ad campaign, which offers to lend Verizon customers a new smartphone and port their existing number to it for a 14-day trial. If customers prefer T-Mobile’s service, the company will pay off Verizon’s Early Termination Fees up to a maximum […]

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Hardware MacBook

My MacBook runs a little toasty… 109 degrees to be exact

I was using my new 2015 MacBook (the 12-inch model) for about 30 minutes tonight when it got uncomfortably hot on my lap. Instead of reaching for a laptop riser/cooling stand I grabbed my favorite tool – an IR thermometer (a Fluke 561). Here’s what I found:

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Accessory Apple Watch Hardware News Uncategorized Wearables

Reserve Strap, other outfits, eye Apple Watch diagnostic port for accessories

Sometimes it’s the lesser known ports that allow for the best peripherals. A number of third party vendors are looking to use the small diagnostic port hidden inside one of the Apple Watch’s lugs to charge the device. One accessory maker discussed this approach, opening up the possibility of a “Made for Apple Watch” program […]