While an image last month offered a clear look at three iPhone 16 Pro colors, it omitted the most exciting changes of all: a new “bronze” or “rose” colored option. Now, a new image posted to social media by Sonny Dickson toady shows off iPhone 16 Pro dummy units in all four expected colors.
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Video dominates mobile app revenue, according to a new report. Of the total $3.8B smartphone owners spent on entertainment apps last quarter, three billion of it was spent on streaming and short video apps.
The most dramatic growth in earnings was seen in short video apps, with TikTok coins credited with generating the bulk of this money …
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iPadOS 18 is a huge release for the iPad, but most of its changes aren’t iPad-exclusive. New customization tools, Apple Intelligence, and various app updates are coming to iPhone too.
One iPad-only feature is a redesigned tab bar for apps. iPad apps have historically used a similar tab bar to what’s found on the iPhone. Tabs would live at the bottom of the screen. But iPadOS 18 changes that with a new tab bar UI that floats at the top of the screen.
The new tab bar also comes with a secret weapon: you can customize it to add the menu options you care about most.
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Your Friday 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready to go with deals on Apple’s Magic Keyboard for your new M2 iPad Air, the 1TB MacBook Pro, headphones, AirPlay sound bars, and more. You can now score Apple’s Magic Keyboard for the new M2 iPad Air starting from $180, or up to $170 off, alongside a notable return low on the 1TB 14-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro with as much as $450 in savings at the ready. From there we are also seeing the flagship Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar with AirPlay marked down by $150, the first deal on those new Kim K Beats headphones, loads of chargers, MagSafe accessories, and more. Head below for a closer look.
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If you missed the window to add protection for your iPhone or other smartphone, Verizon is offering customers a second chance through October 13. Verizon Mobile Protect features unlimited claims, a $0 deductible for screen and back glass repair, same-day replacements, and more.
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Apple TV+ launched in 2019, yet in those five years it’s barely moved the needle in becoming a major streaming player. TV+ has hit series like Ted Lasso, Severance, and Silo. It has critically successful movies like CODA and Killers of the Flower Moon. But for all the quality content on the service, it still has nowhere near the following of Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, or even Max or Peacock. So what’s the fix? What will it take for Apple TV+ to break through and finally become a hit?
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When people think of credit cards and their miles and points, they think of travel. But what most people don’t know is that these points are their own form of currency. You can use credit card points for gift cards, offset purchases, link to your Amazon, and even buy Apple products! I want to show how I was able to use my American Express points to buy an iPad Air and how you can easily do it, too!
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One of 2024’s most popular Apple TV+ series, Dark Matter, has scored a season two renewal. The sci-fi thriller is bringing back showrunner and author Blake Crouch, plus stars Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly, to continue exploring the mysteries of the multiverse.
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If you’re starting from zero on a smart home, it can look daunting and expensive as you consider upgrading all of the rooms in your house. I’ve found that starting with a few smart outlet adaptors is the best (and most economical way) to start, as you can upgrade your lamps and a few dumb appliances for under $50. This week, I am looking at the
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Next month, the Apple Watch Series 10 will debut alongside the iPhone 16. When it does, it will bring a variety of upgrades to the Watch line. Larger displays, a more powerful chip, and other enhancements will push the Watch forward. Here’s everything that’s coming soon to the new Apple Watch.
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