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Apple releases iOS 13, iPadOS, macOS Catalina, and tvOS 13 public betas

If you’re feeling brave, iOS 13, iPadOS, macOS Catalina, and tvOS 13 have all entered public beta. As such, you can download and install them now, giving you the first crack at these new operating systems outside of Apple’s developer program. These betas will update periodically, culminating in the final release, which are expected towards […]

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Mazda announces free CarPlay upgrades for qualifying vehicles

Mazda on Tuesday stated that as of September, customer with a 2018 Mazda6 sedan will be able to get a free dealer-installed upgrade to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto — as long as they paid for one of the right trims. The update will only be free to customer who paid for the Touring, Grand […]

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Apple launches iPhone screen protector program in assorted Apple Store retail locations

Apple’s new screen protector program is coming to Apple Store locations in the United States and other countries today. The program was first mentioned and rolled out to Japanese Apple Store locations last week and allows customers to get a Belkin screen protector carefully applied to their iPhone in store. At Apple Stores across America, […]

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CarPlay now available for 2016 Volvo XC90

If you bought a super-hip 2016 Volvo XC90, it’s now eligible to run Apple’s CarPlay system. The car maker announced that CarPlay is available to both current and future XC90 crossover owners. Starting today, when you plug your iPhone into the car’s USB Port, part of the Senus touchscreen will transform into CarPlay. Since the […]

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Apple retail to use iBeacon location technology

Earlier this year at WWDC, Apple introduced iBeacon, a technology that would be introduced as part of iOS 7 and new Apple hardware. iBeacon utilizes BlueTooth LE (Low Energy) to provide very precise location data to your device, which can either provide detailed directions inside a building, like a mall, or give you information about […]