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Jordan Castor, 22, shows what a blind Apple engineer can do

You’ve got to admit, this is impressive. Jordyn Castor, 22, who was born 15 weeks early, weighed just under two pounds and who has been blind since birth, is now one of the lead engineers for Apple’s VoiceOver technology, codes on a Braille device and is working on Apple’s new Playgrounds project for iOS. Castor, […]

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Tim Cook reacts to “The Hump” nickname for iPhone 6s Smart Battery Case, talks up accessory’s positive points

This could be an unfortunate nickname that just sticks with a product. Apple CEO Tim Cook, while attending an Hour of Code event in New York, spoke to Mashable’s Lance Ulanoff about the new iPhone 6s Smart Battery Case. During the interview, Ulanoff asked Cook if he was excited about the “hump,” a mocking nickname […]

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The Tech Block publishes ever-growing Apple Watch review roundup

If you’re looking for as many reviews as humanly possible about the Apple Watch before running out and snagging your own unit, you’re in luck. The cool cats over at The Tech Block have begun compiling a full roundup of as many published reviews about the wearable as possible. The collection includes YouTube videos, summaries […]

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Apple begins iOS 5 app approval process

If you’re hankering for iOS 5, it may not be that far off. Per Cult of Mac, developers have begun updating their App Store software to provide compatibility with Apple’s forthcoming iOS 5 update for the iPhone and iPad, though no applications actually built on new iOS 5 code are yet available. One of the […]