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Apple’s 6.1-inch LCD iPhone may be called “iPhone Xr,” not “iPhone 9” as some presumed
We know that Apple's OLED smartphones to be released this year will be most likely named “iPhone Xs” and “iPhone Xs Max.” As for Apple's third new phone this year, the 6.1-inch budget device, the name “iPhone Xr” has reportedly been circulating as its supposed title.
The Spoke makes it simple to find TV shows, movies, and restaurants you’ll love
The Spoke - Search Socially app makes it easier to find TV shows and movies that match your interests. Better still, the app shows you where you can watch that content in just a few steps. It also offers reviews and information on local restaurants and similar establishments. Not surprisingly, The Spoke app also includes a social component that lets you share your likes and dislikes with others. Here's a brief look at The Spoke.
Following Apple’s lead, Twitter permanently bans Alex Jones and Infowars
Twitter has now banned Alex Jones and Infowars for its service. The decision comes one month after other companies prohibited the conspiracy theorist from their outlets, including Apple, Facebook, Spotify, and YouTube. The decision came after Twitter determined Jones was in violation of its "abusive behavior" rules, according to Twitter, via the Associated Press.
Apple’s creating a portal for legal law enforcement user data requests
To better handle data requests from law enforcement agencies, Apple plans on introducing a dedicated website for this purpose before the end of the year. This online portal will become the one-stop location law enforcement agencies worldwide can go to submit requests for data, track requests, and obtain responsive data from Apple. The company's plans were recently added to a government privacy page on the Apple website.
Logitech Crayon for iPad arrives next week at Apple stores
The Logitech Crayon for iPad is coming to an Apple Store near you. First introduced for the educational market in May, the stylus is launching for everyone else on Wednesday, Sept. 12.
Beats by Dr. Dre and NBA unveil global marketing and merchandising partnership
The Apple-owned headphone brand Beats by Dr. Dre yesterday announced a global marketing and merchandising partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA).
AutoAnswer X brings advanced automatic call-taking features to jailbroken iOS 11 handsets
Depending on how often you take FaceTime or Phone calls on your iPhone, you might find it handy to have your handset automatically accept incoming calls from specific people under specific circumstances.
You can configure your iPhone to answer phone calls automatically if you have iOS 11, but a jailbreak tweak called AutoAnswer X (iOS 11) by iOS developer Elias Limneos provides a better long-term solution with more features and configuration than you could ever dream of receiving in an official iOS update from Apple.
This tweak breaks down cellular data usage from uninstalled apps
Unlimited data plans are everywhere these days, but a significant percentage of the population still uses capped plans. Anyone in the latter category likely pays closer attention to their monthly data usage than unlimited users do. But in any case, iOS’ native cellular data monitoring system leaves a lot to be desired.
Fortunately, a new free jailbreak tweak called ShowGoneCellularData by iOS developer Kevin Muller can help. This tweak compels iOS to display detailed cellular data usage stats for apps you’ve previously removed.
MFi licensed USB-C to Lightning cables from third parties may be coming soon
Apple may have finally changed its stance on having third-parties design, manufacture and sell USB-C to Lightning cables. According to sources, the Cupertino technology giant is said to soon permit other vendors to produce Made for iOS (MFi) certified USB-C to Lightning cables.
By 2025, Apple’s original video streaming business could equal Netflix
At last count, Apple has over 20 original video streaming projects in development. Despite this, the iPhone maker has yet to announce how it plans on distributing these shows or when they will begin rolling out to the public. Even without knowing this information, a team from Morgan Stanley suggests Apple's foray into video production could prove successful relatively quickly.
Apple’s Cue is so overworked he sometimes falls asleep during meetings
Eddy Cue, Apple's Senior Vice President of Internet Software and Services and its chief negotiator with content makers and Hollywood studios, is known to sometimes fall asleep in meetings due to what sources described as exhaustion.