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Rumor: Apple to adopt jewelry store protocols, increase security for gold Apple Watch sales

With the Apple Watch shipping in April, Apple may be changing some of its retail methods to match the product. According to sources, Apple is planning several new features for its retail stores to support the Gold Watch Edition of the device. As reported several months ago, Apple is planning on allowing customers to actually […]

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Hardware iPhone News

iPhone 6, 6 Plus owners cite easily scratched screens

Just as soon as “Bendgate” seemed to die down, a number of iPhone 6 owners are complaining that their screens are receiving slight surface scratches more readily than the screens of previous models, some alleging flaws in material and design. According to AppleInsider, multiple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users have taken to Apple’s […]

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iPhone Opinion

Opinion: Flexibility Under Stress

By Bob Snow The new iPhone 6 Plus appears to have a problem. There have been a number of reports of the Plus deforming under a relatively normal mode of use. The phone, when placed in a front pocket for a length of time and stressed, can bend and not return to its original flat […]

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Hardware Mac Pro News

Apple unveils lock adapter for 2013 Mac Pro

You invested in a pretty expensive new Mac Pro. Now it’s time to lock that thing to the nearest desk. Per AppleInsider, Apple on Tuesday introduced the first official hardware security adapter specifically designed for the late-2013 Mac Pro, offering owners basic protection against theft and tampering. According to Apple’s description of the US$50 Mac […]

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Rumor: Apple to feature next-gen iPhone models in different sizes, colors

A rumor’s a rumor and perhaps there’s some truth within it… Per AppleInsider, Apple is said to be planning to offer customers more choices with the launch of its next-generation iPhone, including multiple colors and sizes, with an earlier-than-expected debut in the May-June timeframe. Analyst Brian White of Topeka Capital Markets said in a note […]