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Apple releases iOS 11.2.5 update, adds HomePod support, security fixes, other changes

This should come in handy. Apple pm Tuesday released iOS 11.2.5 for its iPhones and iPads. The release “includes support for HomePod and introduces the ability for Siri to read the news (US, UK and Australia only).” The company also announced earlier in the day that preorders for the HomePod will begin on Friday, January […]

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Rumor: Apple to discontinue first-gen iPhone X upon release of second-gen iPhone X later this year

The first-gen iPhone X may not hang around once the second generation of the handset is out the door. This is the word from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has stated that Apple will discontinue the first-generation iPhone X when the second-generation model launches later this year, rather than bump the device down its […]

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Apple expected to release fix for chaiOS bug this week

Apple is presently working on a fix for the chaiOS bug that crashes Messages when you receive a specific URL in a chat. The fix is expected to arrive this week. chaiOS is a bug that crashes Messages on iOS-based devices when a specific Github link is shared in a chat. It can also cause […]

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HomePod receives FCC approval, appears ready to launch soon

Apple’s HomePod just snagged FCC approval and is that much closer to launch. The smart speaker received approval on January 19th, which likely means a launch is imminent. Details on the filing include an image of the bottom of the smart speaker where the FCC label will be located. Interestingly, many of the FCC documents […]

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Microsoft releases Office 2016 16.9, offers real-time collaboration, automatic cloud saves

Microsoft Office 2016 reached version 16.9 today, the update bringing some nifty features such as real-time collaboration and automatic saves for cloud-based files. In Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, the 16.9 update displays thumbnails in the upper-right corner, indicating who else is working on a document. In Word and PowerPoint specifically, flag icons show where edits […]