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Best Buy quietly rolls out support for Apple Pay, begins accepting transactions within some of its locations

Best Buy and in-store Apple Pay finally tied the knot, albeit Best Buy has yet to officially announce it. Best Buy recently began rolling out full Apple Pay support within its stores, a new YouTube video and Reddit thread confirming that customers have made successful debit and credit card purchases using both Apple Pay and […]

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Chevron announces first Apple Pay-compatible gas pumps

The very first Apple Pay-compatible Chevron gas pumps have arrived. The company announced via Twitter that gas pumps that accept NFC payment support – including Apple Pay – have been installed at a gas station on San Ramon Valley Blvd., meaning nearby iPhone 6, 6 Plus and Apple Watch owners can pay at the pump […]

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Home Depot declares support for Apple Pay

Home Depot just double down and will become the largest retail chain to date to support Apple Pay. The retailer on Tuesday officially announced upcoming support for Apple Pay for its 2,000+ stores. Speaking on behalf of the home improvement retailer, company representative Steve Holmes told Bloomberg that his company plans to introduce in-store support […]

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Apple Watch Hardware News

iFixit posts Apple Watch repair guides, tools now available for sale

For the brave of heart, iFixit has the Apple Watch repair manuals you’ve been hankering for. The tech outfit has posted manuals as to how to replace the battery, screen, adhesive, and NFC antenna. The guides provide step-by-step instructions on how to replace the Apple Watch’s OLED display and battery, alongside additional steps for repairing […]

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Rumor: 12.9-inch “iPad Pro” to incorporate Force Touch, USB-C connector, other changes

A source close to the story has stated that Apple is indeed working on a larger 12.9-inch iPad. The upcoming iPad, commonly referred to as the “iPad Pro”, is rumored to incorporate a number of changes including a Bluetooth stylus accessory with pressure sensitivity, support for Force Touch input, and a USB-C connector. Its expected […]