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watchOS 6 beta indicates that Apple Watch software updates are feasible without being paired to iPhone

The Apple Watch could finally be decoupling from the iPhone, or at least according to the first beta of watchOS 6. First views of the beta indicate that the smartwatch has gained its own over-the-air software update mechanism under Settings > General > Software Update. As on the iPhone, the mechanism checks for any available […]

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Pictar Pro Kickstarter looks to bring DSLR features, functionality to your iPhone or Android smartphone’s camera

In what might be one of the cooler Kickstarter campaigns out there, the Pictar Pro camera system essentially turns your iPhone or Android phone into a DSLR camera. The accessories add the weight, feel, and options that you find with a DSLR camera, the Pictar Pro allowing users to download the iOS or Android app, […]

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Apple reveals second-gen Apple Pencil, complete with gesture support and wireless charging, at Brooklyn media event

If you liked the first Apple Pencil, you’ll like this. The second-gen Apple Pencil was revealed today at Apple’s “There’s More in the Making” media event in Brooklyn, the new stylus for the iPad Pro featuring support for gestures developers can assign in their apps. The new Apple Pencil has a swipe and tap area […]

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GymKit surfaces in Manhattan following launches in London and Australia

This could lead to something nifty. Apple’s GymKit platform seems to have made its first debut in the United States. After initially surfacing in Australia and London, GymKit was seen as Life Time Athletic at Sky, a “luxury health club” in Manhattan. GymKit is also expected to be incorporated at the Equinox line of clubs […]

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Some AirPods users cite issues with AirPods charging case, exact cause currently unknown

Apple’s AirPods have roared out the door and are getting good reviews, but there may be some battery issues to contend with for some users. A number of users have reported that the charging case that comes with the headphones isn’t holding Apple’s advertised 24 hours of charge. In theory, the charging case should only […]