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Rumor: Apple reaches accord with Simply Mac, allows chain to perform official iPhone screen repairs

Even after Apple cracked down on gray market and some Apple Authorized Service Provider chains years ago, Simply Mac seems to have passed the test. After a period of time offered essentially unauthorized iPhone repairs from Apple’s viewpoint, it’s rumored that the two companies have now reached a deal. Apple is paying to fit the […]

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Apple Pay to gain support, integration at more than 300,000 MORE loyalty card-based vending machines

You’ll soon be able to use Apple Pay to buy additional snacks. Vending company USA Technologies announced today that Apple Pay is getting support for its MORE loyalty card and payroll deduct program that is accepted at more than 300,000 vending machines across the US. Following the integration, customers will be able to take advantage […]

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FCC announces plan to block robocalls, spam text messages

Maybe the FCC can help put an end to robocalls and spam text messages. In recent days, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler said that the agency is working on a new rule that would allow consumers to block robocalls and automated text messages if requested. The move clarifies the agency’s interpretation of a 1991 consumer protection […]

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Apple Pay to arrive at 200,000 vending machines, kiosks, other sites

You’ll soon be able to pay for your vending machine items with Apple Pay. Per 9to5Mac, USA Technologies today announced it’s bringing support to around 200,000 of these self-serve payment terminals that its customers use for everything from coffee brewers to vending machines, kiosks, laundry equipment and pay parking terminals. The company offers a suite […]

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Parallels Desktop updated to 9.0.23140

You can’t knock a useful update. Parallels Desktop 9.0.23140 has gone out the door. The new version, a 373.9 megabyte download, offers the following fixes and new features: – Resolves a problem with virtual machines crashing accidentally while running on Macs with OS X 10.9 Mavericks. – Resolves a problem with the Parallels Desktop GUI […]