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FAA bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 handsets on U.S. flights

Ok, if you bring a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 handset onto a plane, this may be a viable reason as to why the burly security types are tackling you. The Federal Aviation Administration recently banned the Galaxy Note 7 from being brought onto airplanes. Under a new Emergency Restriction / Prohibition Order, it’s now a […]

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Apple now selling SIM-free iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus units via U.S. online store

Following tradition, Apple is now offering a SIM-free version of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus handset via its online store in the United States. The SIM-free option allows customers to buy an unlocked iPhone without choosing a carrier. SIM-free versions of the iPhone 7 Plus in all capacities list shipping estimates of three […]

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Rumor: Apple looking to acquire Sonder, currently developing smart/dynamic keyboard

Apple is apparently close to purchasing an Australian startup working on dynamic customizable keyboard. The Sydney tech company Sonder has designed a smart keyboard that can be customised to accommodate any language, shortcut or custom icon, using the same E Ink display technology used by Kindle. The acquisition of the company was first looked into […]

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Investigators may be closer to discovering cause of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 battery issues

They may be that much closer to finding out why the batteries in the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 have been overheating and catching fire. Investigators who’ve performed preliminary examinations of the handsets and batteries have suggested there is an issue with the batteries made by China’s Amperex Technology Ltd., which were supposed to be a […]

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Apple Pay launches in New Zealand via ANZ bank partnership

Apple Pay has come to New Zealand. The service launched in New Zealand on Wednesday, marking the 11th country where the service has come online. Apple Pay in New Zealand is available through a partnership with ANZ bank, meaning it can only be used with Visa credit and debit cards issued by ANZ at this […]