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OWC releases Envoy Pro Ex drive with USB-C support, promises 980MBps data transfer speeds

If you have a USB-C port on your computer, this could be awesome. OWC on Tuesday unveiled its Envoy Pro Ex with USB-C support. The company claims 980MBps of sustained throughput with the device, the drive being Mac and PC-compatible and available unpopulated for $95. It also arrives with an NVMe SSD pre-installed: 250GB for […]

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Dutch web site FixjeiPhone completes teardown of iPhone XS, finds L-shaped two-cell battery

Sometimes the Dutch beat everyone else to the punch. Dutch repair site FixjeiPhone today shared a teardown of the iPhone XS, providing the first look inside the 5.8-inch model. A side-by-side comparison shot with the iPhone X reveals that the internal layout of the iPhone XS has not changed significantly, with the most obvious difference […]

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Apple announces iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max handsets

Apple has officially unveiled its two new flagship handsets, the iPhone Xs and the iPhone Xs Max, during the “Gather Round” media event on Wednesday. The new handsets arrive with 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch OLED displays, improved water resistance, stronger glass displays, and a new gold color option. The iPhone Xs sports the same size 5.8-inch […]

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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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AppleCare+ for HomePod priced at $39, covers two accidental damage incidents

If you’re looking to snag AppleCare+ for your new HomePod, it’ll run you $39. The extended warranty and accidental damage repair program offers two out-of-warranty repairs like accidental damage from a drop. Without AppleCare+, the repair will run $279. The checkout process for a HomePod has said since the pre-order process that AppleCare+ coverage extending […]