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macOS High Sierra Update Boosts Video, Graphics and VR Support

by Andrew Fenn

The new version of macOS, High Sierra, brings a range of improvements to Apple computers, including upgrades for video playback, graphics capabilities and VR support. The update includes support for the HEVC (H.265) video …

Teardown Reveals That iPhone 8 Plus Costs $295.44 to Make

by Alan Spencer

According to preliminary estimates from IHS Markit, the new Apple iPhone 8 Plus has a bill of materials cost of $288.08, for the version that has 64 GBytes of NAND flash memory. When the …

4K Apple TV Leaves Some Grumbles

by Bob Raikes

Although the 4K Apple TV has been generally favourably welcomed, especially for the relatively low cost of UHD content (as long as it’s not from Disney), there are a few grumbles developing. The main …

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Apple Enables iTunes HDR for iPad Pro

by Bob Raikes

Apple said in June that its new iPad Pro models would support HDR and it is now making UltraHD HDR content available on the iTunes store, so that the content can be played back …

Apple Hikes iPhone Warranty and Repair Costs

by Andrew Fenn

Apple has announced plans to increase the pricing of its AppleCare+ warranty for new and recent iPhone models. Warranties for the iPhone 6S Plus, 7 Plus and 8 Plus have increased from $129 to …

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Android vs iOS: Facts, Figures and Trends

by Andrew Fenn

Much like computer systems are dominated by Windows and Mac OS, the smartphone battle for supremacy is also fought by two opposing forces, Android and iOS. But which is better? Well, it’s mostly a …

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Boring iPhone X May Just be Revolutionary After All

by Steve Sechrist

While traveling this past week to LA, I ran into another house guest at my AirBnB. Anne, a millennial Muscovite who works in IT security and was well briefed on the new iPhone X. …

iTunes Rolling Out UHD and HDR Content

by Andrew Fenn

Following the official announcement of a new Apple TV capable of outputing Ultra HD resolution, Apple has begun to add UHD content to the iTunes Store. (Apple Updates TV Box with UHD & HDR) …

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Apple TV 4K Brings Home the Magic of Cinema with 4K and HDR

by Damir Lokas

Apple introduced the new Apple TV 4Kdesigned to deliver a stunning cinematic experience at home. With support for both 4K and High Dynamic Range (HDR), Apple TV 4K features unbelievably sharp, crisp images, richer, …

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The Future is Here: iPhone X

by Damir Lokas

Apple announced iPhone X, the future of the smartphone, in a gorgeous all-glass design with a beautiful 5.8-inch Super Retina display, A11 Bionic chip, wireless charging and an improved rear camera with dual optical …

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The Waiting’s Over:Apple Shows the X

by Bob Raikes

Much of the news from the Apple press event this week was not a surprise as there have been an uncharactertistic number of leaks. However, there were some surprises from the company in the …

Apple TV App Finally Leaving the US

by Andrew Fenn

Following the announcement of the new UHD-capable Apple TV and the launch of tvOS 11, the company has also unveiled plans to release its previously US-exclusive TV app in other territories, starting later this …