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Husain is a former Contributing Editor at MacRumors. When not covering Apple he's writing about movies, watching movies, planning Disneyland trips and dreaming of Back to the Future hover boards for all.

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Yelp App Updated With Short Video Reviews

Monday July 28, 2014 5:41 pm PDT by
Yelp today updated its iPhone app with the ability to shoot and upload 3 - 12 second videos, allowing users to show off their restaurant and local business experiences in yet another way. They say a picture is worth 1,000 words, well now on iPhone you can take 3-12 second videos of your experiences at your favorite local businesses. So that's worth like... 30 frames per second multiplied by...
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Apple to Open New Wuxi, China Retail Store on August 2

Wednesday July 23, 2014 8:31 pm PDT by
Apple has announced on its official Chinese website that it will open its new retail store in Wuxi, China at Wuxi Hang Lung Plaza, which is about an hour's train ride from Shanghai, on Saturday, August 2 at 10 AM. Photo of Wuxi, China retail store before opening. Last week, Apple announced that its new Chongqing store is set to open this Saturday, July 26. New Apple retail chief Angela...
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iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite May Launch Separately Despite Integration Features

Tuesday July 22, 2014 6:23 pm PDT by
While iOS and Mac OS X have traditionally followed different release schedules, Apple's recently announced Continuity features suggested it was possible for Apple's two operating systems to debut at the same time. However, Apple is planning to stagger the releases of both iOS 8 and Mac OS X Yosemite, reports 9to5Mac, citing sources with knowledge of Apple's plans. iOS 8 is expected to launch ...
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4.7-Inch iPhone 6 Set to Begin Mass Production This Month, 5.5-Inch in August

Thursday July 17, 2014 7:08 pm PDT by
Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn is set to begin mass production on the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 this month, according to local media cited by Reuters. The larger 5.5-inch iPhone 6 will begin production a month later, in August. Mass production of a 4.7-inch successor to the wildly popular iPhone 5 series of smartphones will begin during the third week of July, Taiwan's Economic Daily News said,...
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Apple May Shift Next-Generation Chip Production From TSMC to Samsung

Wednesday July 16, 2014 9:10 pm PDT by
Apple may shift production of its 14-nanometer next-generation chips for iPhone from TSMC to Samsung, according to information compiled by Reuters. TSMC will be supplanted by Samsung in the production of 14-nanometre smartphone chips for Apple and Qualcomm beginning in the second half of 2015, KGI Securities analyst Michael Liu said in a note to clients issued late on Wednesday after a TSMC...
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Apple Begins Rolling Out iTunes Pass in United States [Updated]

Wednesday July 16, 2014 8:37 pm PDT by
Yesterday, Apple debuted its new iTunes Pass service in Japanese Apple Stores, allowing users to buy iTunes Store credit directly without the need for physical gift cards. Today, Apple has begun to roll out the service in the United States (via iPhoneHacks). To use the service, customers must add a new iTunes Pass inside of the existing Passbook app in iOS, and then locate a Specialist at an ...
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Apple May No Longer Be Required to Etch FCC Labels on iPhone

Friday July 11, 2014 7:55 pm PDT by
Currently, the FCC requires any device that wants its certification to have a nameplate or etched label that displays an ID and approval from the agency. Today, the FCC has loosened its rules (via MultiChannel) regarding labeling, allowing manufacturers to bypass etching FCC labels on its devices, like Apple's iPhone. Verizon iPhone 4 without FCC label on left, iPhone 4 with FCC label on right. ...
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iWatch Mass Production Might Start in November

Thursday July 10, 2014 6:54 pm PDT by
Thus far, rumors have pointed to Fall 2014 as the potential launch date of Apple's rumored iWatch, with some analysts predicting September as the likely launch window for the device and others reporting mass production would begin in July. KGI Securities analyst Ming Chi Kuo had predicted that the iWatch would enter mass production in late September, but is now revising his prediction to late...
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Third-Party Mac Icons Reimagined in OS X Yosemite Style

Tuesday July 8, 2014 9:14 am PDT by
With the introduction of OS X Yosemite, Apple introduced a significant visual change with an iOS 7-like "flat" look and completely redesigned icons. While Apple's icons will see a refresh once Yosemite is released, users will have to wait until third-party companies have updated their icons to match Apple's new design language for OS X icons. In the meantime, users in this long running MacRumor...
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Apple Launches $49 Mac Pro Security Lock Adapter in Online Store

Tuesday July 1, 2014 8:29 pm PDT by
Apple today launched a new $49 Mac Pro Security Lock Adapter in its online store, offering users of the new Mac Pro a way to easily secure their machines using existing Kensington locks. Previously, users had to resort to custom building their own locks or ordering more expensive third-party solutions. Apple's lock adapter is a simple metal bracket that secures the lift-off cover of the Mac...
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Apple's In-House Advertisements Scoring Lower Than Its Outsourced Ads

Monday June 30, 2014 5:34 pm PDT by
Apple's in-house advertisements are scoring lower than those created by TBWA\Media Arts Labs, a unit of Apple's longtime ad partner TBWA\Chiat\Day, according to Ace Metrix ad-watching data compiled by Bloomberg. Image via Bloomberg So far, ads made by the in-house team have received a cooler reception from viewers on average than those made by the agency. Ace Metrix gathers data from hundreds of...
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Walmart Permanently Discounts iPhone 5c to $29 and iPhone 5s to $99 [Updated]

Thursday June 26, 2014 6:02 pm PDT by
Walmart will begin selling the 16 GB iPhone 5c for $29 and 16 GB iPhone 5s for $99 with two-year contracts starting tomorrow, according to Engadget. The retailer says that the price drop is permanent, unlike similar price drops the company has made for both the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s. Walmart has discounted the phones before, dropping the price of the iPhone 5c from an initial $79 to $49...
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Only the 5.5-Inch iPhone 6 May Offer 128GB Models

Wednesday June 25, 2014 9:21 pm PDT by
Earlier today it was reported that the iPhone 6 would launch in 32 GB and 64 GB variants, indicating that Apple may not launch a 16 GB variant of the next iPhone and leaving many wondering whether Apple would introduce a third 128 GB variant. Now Chinese site Wei Feng [Google Translate] is reporting that Apple may introduce a 128 GB variant only for the 5.5-inch iPhone 6. 5.5" iPhone 6 model ...
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4.7-Inch and 5.5-Inch iPhone 6 May Launch Simultaneously

Monday June 23, 2014 6:17 pm PDT by
Both the 4.7 and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 models are set to go into production next month, according to Bloomberg, and Apple may launch both sizes of the new device at the same time. Apple is ramping up on two bigger-screen iPhones, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plans are private. One model will have a 4.7-inch screen that may be available to ship to retailers around...
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T-Mobile Announces 'Test Drive', A One Week Network Trial With a Free iPhone 5s

Wednesday June 18, 2014 7:03 pm PDT by
At its Un-Carrier 5.0 event in Seattle, T-Mobile announced a new program called Test Drive, which allows prospective customers to try out its network for 7 days with a free iPhone 5s. Starting this Monday, June 23, people can sign up for T-Mobile Test Drive at www.t-mobile.com/testdrive. A few days later, they’ll receive an iPhone 5s fully loaded and ready to go, and they can put...
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Video Compares 5.5-Inch iPhone 6 Model to Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Tuesday June 17, 2014 7:26 pm PDT by
While there have been plenty of videos comparing the 4.7-inch version of the iPhone 6 to the Samsung Galaxy S5 and other smartphones, there haven't been many comparing the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 to other devices. However, YouTube channel TechSmartt (via AppleInsider) has acquired a dummy of the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 and compared it to the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, offering a look at Apple's rumored...
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'Parallels Access' Brings Remote Desktop Access to iPhone

Monday June 16, 2014 11:05 pm PDT by
Parallels has updated its Parallels Access app, which allows iPad users access their Mac or Windows desktops on their tablets, with iPhone support, allowing iPhone users to also access their desktops on the go. “Parallels Access received a tremendously positive reception from iPad users, and now we are extending our solution to millions of Android and iPhone users. While traditional remote...
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Twitter App Gets World Cup 'Timelines' in New Update

Thursday June 12, 2014 8:23 pm PDT by
Twitter has updated its iOS app with a feature called "World Cup Timelines", which allows users to see relevant tweets about all the games during the month-long 2014 FIFA World Cup. New for World Cup: The World Cup Timeline is where all the action happens. In addition to Tweets from your network, you will see relevant Tweets from teams, players, coaches, press, venues, and celebs. Are you...
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Facebook Updates Messaging App with 15-Second Videos, 'Big Likes'

Thursday June 12, 2014 7:05 pm PDT by
Facebook has updated its popular Facebook Messenger app with 15-second videos and "big likes", adding more ways for users to interact with their friends. What's New Instant Video Sending: Shoot and play 15-second video messages from the camera right in the app Big Likes: Press and hold to send an even bigger thumbs up when you really, really like something. Easy video sharing has been a...
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Apple Introduces New 'Browse by Category' Collection in App Store

Thursday June 12, 2014 4:48 pm PDT by
Apple has introduced a new "Browse by Category" section in the featured section of both the desktop and iOS App Store, allowing users to easily browse the store via categories in a more visually appealing way than before. Previously, users had to click on "Categories" in the upper-left corner of the App Store and choose from a drop-down list. The new collection is yet another move by Apple...