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Apple announces HomePod mini release for November, cites additional Siri support, improved Handoff and new Intercom features, $99 price tag

If you weren’t sold on the HomePod following its launch in 2017, the HomePod mini might win you over. Apple on Tuesday announced the newest version of its smart speaker, which features a cool circular “bowl” design, is available in black or white, and is wrapped in mesh fabric. The HomePod mini is set to […]

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Rumor: Apple Watch Series 6 launch could be pushed back to October

You may have to wait a little longer than expected for the Apple Watch Series 6 you’re hankering for. While new iPhone and Apple Watch models are typically unveiled at a September event, 2020 could prove to be the exception. Per leakers close to the story, Apple is unlikely to hold an in-person media event […]

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Rumor: Apple to allow customers to purchase devices via monthly installments with their Apple Card

Apple will reportedly allow customers to purchases devices and then pay for them in monthly installments via their Apple Card. Interest-free plans lasting 12-months could apply to items such as iPads, Macs, the Apple Pencil and iPad keyboards, and the Mac XDR Display monitor. It’s also rumored that Apple will allow for six-month payment plans for AirPods, […]

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Apple said to be considering allowing third-party apps to become default apps for iOS devices, HomePod units,

Apple is considering allowing rival apps more prominence on its iOS-based devices as well as opening its HomePod speaker to third-party services following criticism that the company provides an unfair advantage to its in-house products. The company is said to be discussing whether to let users choose third-parts web browser and mail applications as defaults […]

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Apple releases iOS 13.3.1, iPadOS 13.3.1 updates

Over on the mobile end of things, Apple released iOS and iPadOS 13.3.1 updates on Tuesday. The updates offer the following fixes and changes: Fixes an issue in Communication Limits that could allow a contact to be added without entering the Screen Time passcode. Adds a setting to control the use of location services by […]