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Rumor: AirPods may arrive come mid-November

Back in late October, Apple delayed the launch of its much-anticipated AirPods, the company stating that it needed “a little more time” before the units were ready for prime time. Since then, the headphones have been listed as “currently unavailable” on Apple’s web site. Previous rumors had the AirPods as arriving in January 2017, suggesting […]

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Rumor: German wireless carriers back September 18th for next-gen iPhone release date

Sometimes it’s the German wireless carriers that give away the details you want to hear. A group of German carriers are reportedly preparing to launch Apple’s next-gen iPhone on September 18th, a date in line with a rumored press event earlier in the month. At least two out of three major German carriers have apparently […]

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Midas Touch Kickstarter project looks to bring DIY 24-karat gold kit to Apple Watch

If you don’t want to shell out US$10,000 or more for the 18 karat gold Apple Watch Edition, you can invest in a Kickstarter to be able to spend about US$100 to have the base model Apple Watch plated in 24 karat gold. The Midas Touch Kickstarter project, started by chemist Eric Knoll, offers a […]

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Rumor: Apple TV software update expected for September 18th, will provide additional AirPlay features

There shall be nifty new Apple TV software in the relatively near future… Per AllThingsD, sources have indicated that come next week, Apple will update its set-top box, the Apple TV, with new software that will offer enhanced AirPlay capabilities with the software update reportedly set to arrive on Wednesday, Sept. 18. While Apple apparently […]

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Apple to launch “Takeback Program” on August 16th, seeks to replace faulty knockoff USB power adapters with genuine article

You should probably stick with the real McCoy. Per 9to5Mac and Mac|Life, following incidents such as the apparent electrocution of a Chinese woman by a faulty knockoff iPhone charger, Apple is ramping up a program in which customers can bring in their old USB power adapters and receive new, Apple-designed ones for a lower price […]