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Ohio-based iPhone XS Max owner cites catastrophic battery failure, explosion

There are times when a battery catastrophically fails within a product. This apparently occurred for Josh Hillard, an Ohio-based iPhone XS Max owner, whose handset reportedly caught fire and exploded on December 12th. Hillard, who reported that around 3 PM of that day, he noticed a smell and felt a “large amount of heat” and […]

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Apple announces Apple Watch Series 4 units, complete with 30% larger display, faster processor, other new features

As expected, Apple introduced its Apple Watch Series 4 models on Wednesday during its “Gather Round” media event. The new units arrive in 40mm and 4mm sizes, as opposed to the traditional 38mm and 42mm sizes, and include new watch faces with more detailed complications. The new watch faces include a slew of new complications, […]

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Apple begins accepting Red Cross donations for California fire relief via App Store, iTunes Store

Apple on Friday added banners to the App Store and iTunes Store on Mac and iOS devices allowing Apple customers to donate to the American Red Cross to support those who have been affected by the fires that have devastated Northern California. The fires, which have impacted Shasta County and the town of Redding, include […]

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Rumor: Next-gen iPhone chargers could require Apple certification, may not deliver 18 watt charging speeds

The rumors continue to abound as to whether Apple will include a USB-C to Lightning cable to function as an 18 watt fast charger with the upcoming iPhones this fall. The current consensus is that fast charger options may be somewhat limited because Apple is requiring USB-C authentication compliance for the charger and cable. Per […]

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Unicode 11.0 will include 157+ new emoji, be released later this year

There shall be additional emoji available to you. To be specific, 157 additional emoji. The Unicode Consortium today announced it has finalized a new set of 157 emoji that companies like Apple will be able to implement later this year. There are actually 77 new emoji in total, as some have multiple skin tones.