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From 9to5Toys.com: The official online Apple Refurbished Store has dropped the prices of several iPad models. A 16GB iPad mini can now be had for just $219 shipped, which is a fresh $30 dip from the most recent refurb price and a savings of $80 compared to retail. All Apple refurbished products are backed by a 1-year warranty and “include a brand new battery and outer shell.” You can also opt to buy AppleCare+ if you are the ultra cautious-type....

Update: Apple has released iOS 10.2 beta 3 for public beta testers today, as well. Apple has released the third developer beta version of iOS 10.2 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. iOS 10.2 includes several upcoming features like new Unicode 9.0 emoji, three new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus wallpapers, a new TV app, additional camera features, and more. iOS 10.2 will be released to everyone in the future, and a free public beta program is available for non-developers....

Today’s release is also an incremental update with a limited number of fixes and overall system improvements. Namely, it addresses issues with iCloud backups, Bluetooth connectivity, the camera, and shortcuts between iPhone and HomePod. Full iOS 13.1.2 Release Notes Here are the full release notes of what is fixed and addressed in this update for iPhone according to Apple: iOS 13.1.2 includes bug fixes and improvements for your iPhone. This update:...

Just nine days after the last developer beta, Apple has released iOS 9.3 beta 5 to registered developers and public beta users for testing. This beta version is expected to restore full Apple Pencil support for scrolling and navigation on iPad Pros after earlier betas removed that function. We’ll check out the latest release and update below with changes. iOS 9.3, which is expected to be released to everyone later this month, adds loads of new features for iPhones and iPads including Night Shift mode to change the display temperature for evening reading, Touch ID/secure passwords to protect Notes, new 3D Touch shortcuts on the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, enhancements to the Health and Activity apps, iCloud for iBooks PDF syncing, and much more....

Apple has reportedly removed from the App Store a number of games said to glorify the extrajudicial killings of suspected drug dealers and users in the Philippines. A number of the games feature Philippine National Police director general Ronald dela Rosa and the country’s president, Rodrigo Duterte, shooting people. Apple’s action follows an open letter to Tim Cook signed by a strangely-named organization said to represent victims of illegal drugs …...

Recently, multiple reports emerged claiming that Apple is hard at work at a MobileMe revamp, which includes a “locker” to store your personal files like music, pictures, and videos. Well today, Patently Apple reports that Apple has patented a new feature for Mac OS X called “Safe Deposit Box.” This “Safe Deposit Box” is a new feature on the Mac OS X desktop that allows you drag a file you want to keep super-secure to the box and it will be uploaded to the cloud with encryption....

Bloomberg has published a new report that includes a memo sent to all Apple employees with a clear message: employees who leak internal information will be fired, face legal action when possible, and risk becoming unemployable at other companies. In the leaked memo, Apple claims the employee who shared the copy of pre-release iOS 11 ahead of time was caught and fired within days, while other leakers who shared product details prior have also been caught:...

Apple has released the third iOS 10.2.1 beta for developer testing on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. iOS 10.2.1 is likely a bug fix and performance improvement release. The initial beta was released on December 14 with a second beta issued before the holiday break. watchOS 3.1.3 beta 2 and tvOS 10.1.1 are also out for testing. We’ll update to the latest version and highlight any changes discovered below. iOS 10....

Apple has released the sixth beta version of iOS 11.2 beta for developers. macOS 10.13.2 beta 6 is also available for testing. Here’s what we’ve seen so far: iPhone 8 / 8 Plus / X marketing still wallpapers now available on older iPhones (download here) Feedback app included during beta No sign of Messages in iCloud yet, some level of AirPlay 2 present Calculator bug caused by slow animation fixed Some emoji are tweaked Additional Live wallpapers for iPhone X (see here) Apple Pay Cash beta for testing New introductory pricing option for subscription apps New Control Center explainer for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth behaviors New Control Center indicator on iPhone X (previously spotted from Apple but not in prior iOS versions) Faster wireless charging While these changes are currently limited to beta testers, Apple recently released iOS 11....

Apple today released its new Apple Watch Sport Band for 2020 Pride, along with a matching band from Nike. Apple has released special Pride bands for the last couple of years, but this is the first time Nike has also joined in with the celebrations. The new bands are available to order today from the Apple Store. The bands match new watch faces coming in watchOS 6.2.5, which we reported over the weekend....

While we’re waiting for new redesigned MacBooks next year, a new patent application was published by the US Patent & Trademark Office today revealing a new version of the Touch Bar that looks exactly like the current one, except that this new model features Force Touch. Force Touch sensors were introduced for the first time with the first generation Apple Watch and they allows the screen to identify the touch pressure in order to perform different actions based on touch intensity....

Apple has just announced its latest promo for Apple Pay users, and it offers four months of unlimited coffee at Panera Bread. The offer is valid when you check out with Apple Pay in the Panera Bread app. According to an email sent by Apple to users this Wednesday, consumers can subscribe to MyPanera+ Coffee and get four months for free by checking out with Apple Pay. The offer is valid from today until January 27, 2021, for new subscribers only....

Apple has released the first iOS 10.3 beta for developer testing on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. We’ll update to the newly released iOS 10.3 beta and detail changes below: Back in December, iOS 10.3 was first rumored to be released this week and include a new Theater Mode toggle accessible in part via Control Center. Apple similarly released a feature-packed software beta this time last year with iOS 9.3 which included Night Shift, new CarPlay features, and upgraded stock apps....

Apple has released the fourth iOS 10.1 beta which includes the Portrait camera for iPhone 7 Plus that applies a DSLR-like blur effect over photos using the dual lens system. iOS 10.1 beta 4 is available to registered developers. The fourth beta is also available to public beta testers on iOS 10.1 today. Portrait mode is a feature that was demonstrated at Apple’s keynote earlier this month, but the major new feature wasn’t ready for primetime when the iPhone 7 Plus initially launched....

Apple has released the seventh developer and public beta version of iOS 10.2 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch — the second developer and public beta this week. iOS 10.2 includes several upcoming features like new Unicode 9.0 emoji, three new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus wallpapers, a new TV app, additional camera features, new Messages screen effects, and more. iOS 10.2 will be released to everyone likely sometime next week, and a free public beta program is available for non-developers....

It’s undeniable that one of the best characteristics of every Apple product is its display. Apple ships computers – from iPads to iMacs – with great quality, well calibrated displays that can be used for professional work which requires a great level of fidelity. Now, it appears Apple is working a new Mac and iPad display feature to launch with macOS 10.15. Previously, Astro HQ came up with a solution, Luna Display, that allows Mac users to use their iPad as an external display....

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vslQm7IYME4] Apple has just published a new YouTube video that goes behind-the-scenes of the ad released earlier today. Video teams in 10 countries across the world were given an iPhone 5s (or several) and lead by the U.S.-based director Jake Scott via FaceTime to film the entire globe-spanning video in just one day. The video was created to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Mac, though it does have some focus on iOS devices....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu1jHtf_oUc Apple just uploaded a new television ad to their YouTube channel and website titled “FaceTime Every Day,” following their popular “Photos Every Day” and “Music Every Day” ads. Like previous ads, Apple’s newest offering demonstrates the many ways iPhone users enjoy FaceTime on their devices. The minute-longs spot, which is reminiscent of Apple’s original FaceTime ads, details people communicating with sign language, showing a new house to their family, watching the fireworks, and more....

Following the release of two new iPhone ads earlier this week, Apple has put out yet another commercial for the iPhone 6. Like the others, “Voice Text” features Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon and pop star Justin Timberlake discussing the newest features on Apple’s smartphone. In this ad, Fallon and Timberlake demonstrate the many uses for the new voice messaging feature included in iOS 8, such as including sarcasm or difficult-to-spell words in a reply....

Just a few days later after Apple CEO Tim Cook expressed his thoughts about the NSA and data collection transparency, Apple has posted an update to its website with new information regarding account data requests. The company’s press release comes as US Department of Justice comes to a settlement with technology companies over how they are allowed to disclose information about government data requests. A statement from the DOJ explains the agreement will allow “detailed disclosures about the number of national security orders and requests issued to communications providers, and the number of customer accounts targeted under those orders and requests including the underlying legal authorities....