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How Apple learns about you without identifying you using ‘differential privacy’

Apple unveiled a technique it is implementing in iOS 10 to boost user privacy when gathering data -- differential privacy.
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6 hidden features we discovered in the MacOS Sierra beta

You know about Siri and picture-in-picture, but there's more to MacOS Sierra than what Apple announced last week. Here are six other new features.
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Anybody can learn to code, but Apple’s Swift Playgrounds make them want to

Apple wants to inspire the next generation of kids to learn to code with its Swift Playgrounds app. It's a brilliant idea, and we can't wait to try it.
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Apple enlists the help of home builders to preinstall its HomeKit in new homes

Employing the help of three nationwide home builders, Apple announced at this year's WWDC that its HomeKit system will be built-in to newly built homes.
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Top 10 iOS 10 features Apple didn't talk about at WWDC

Apple finally took the wraps off of iOS 10 at this year's WWDC, but with so many great new features, it was impossible to go through all of them.
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No Apple TV? No problem — your iPad can serve as a smart home hub too

Minimalism is the name of the game in design these days, so if you're looking to declutter your home, just use your iPad as a smart home hub.
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12 beautiful apps that just won Apple design awards

Apple has announced the winners for the 2016 design awards, and boy are there some beautiful apps on show this year.
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Net Neutrality Win: The internet is a utility the FCC will regulate, says federal court

A D.C. Federal Court of Appeals has ruled that the internet is, indeed, to be considered a utility and, therefore, subject to regulation by the FCC
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After more than 30 years, Apple releases new 'modern' file system called APFS

Apple introduced APFS on Monday, a new "modern" file system optimized for SSDs and flash-based storage devices. A Developer Preview is rolling out now.
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Apple wants iOS to be the first language your child learns

Learning to code is hard. Apple's upcoming Swift Playgrounds turns coding into a game, and is designed to teach anyone how to code without prior experience.
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See ya, Tips and Newsstand! Stock iPhone apps can finally be deleted

If you use every app that comes with your iPhone, you're in the minority. Thankfully, Apple's iOS 10 allows you to hide those apps that you just don't need.
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Apple’s iOS turns 10, brings redesigned Maps and Music, lock screen improvements

Apple has unveiled its next major update: iOS 10. It brings a host of improvements, like redesigns to Apple Music, News, and Maps.
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Apple is stepping up its Photo game with AI in iOS 10 and MacOS Sierra

Apple showed off a collection of new features and tools to capture, manage, and share photos and video across both iOS 10 and MacOS Sierra.
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Everything Apple announced at WWDC 2016: iOS 10, WatchOS 3, MacOS, Siri, and more

Apple's WWDC 2016 brings improvements to Siri, iOS 10, WatchOS 3, and MacOS. HomeKit got its own app, SlingTV came to tvOS, Apple Pay hit the web, and more.
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Here’s how Siri will work in MacOS Sierra

Siri is coming to the Mac, and the WWDC Keynote gave us a look at what that will look like. Here are the features Apple VP Federighi showed off.
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Look out, Facebook! Apple’s iMessage is now a platform

Apple has announced some pretty big changes to iMessage, perhaps the biggest of which is making the app a platform and following Facebook Messenger's lead.
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You can upgrade to MacOS Sierra for free, unless you have these Macs

Apple has confirmed that MacOS Sierra will not be compatible with certain older Mac computers.
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Apple clears up the Apple Music clutter, adds daily playlists to take on Spotify

Apple showed off its redesigned Apple Music interface at WWDC, which clears up some of the clutter, adds new daily playlists, and more.
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Apple announces a new Home app for HomeKit

Apple announced its new app Home for controlling HomeKit at WWDC 2016.
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Sling TV, a host of other features come to the Apple TV at WWDC

If you were concerned that the Apple TV wouldn't get much attention at WWDC, fear not, as the streaming box got single sign-on, Sling TV, and more.
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MacOS Sierra: Everything we know

Just as Microsoft set out to bring disparate devices closer together with Windows 10, MacOS will offer hooks into the wider Apple ecosystem. MacOS Sierra will bring Apple Pay, a Universal Clipboard and a system to let your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch communicate with your computer.
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‘Siri, get me an Uber!’ Apple opens up Siri to third-party developers

During its Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple confirmed that it will make Siri available to developers and third-party apps.
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Apple cranks up heat on PayPal by finally bringing Apple Pay to websites

Apple Pay has fast become a primary method of payment for Apple, but there has been one thing missing -- Apple Pay on websites. Until now, that is.
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Exclusive: Apple Pay will challenge PayPal by expanding to online purchases

A source tells Digital Trends that an expanded version of Apple Pay will be unveiled to developers on the web with select retail partners at WWDC 2016.
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Is Apple about to announce iMessage for Android?

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Apple Thunderbolt Display shortages hint at possible WWDC reveal

Ongoing stock shortages indicate that Apple might be prepping a refreshed version of its Thunderbolt Display.
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Apple may unchain Siri to fight Amazon’s Echo and Google Home (Update)

Amazon's Echo is a hit, and it's leading companies to look toward similar devices. Last week Google Home was unveiled, and now Apple may join the club.
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Like Apple Music but hate its design? Just hang on until June

Apple Music is reportedly getting a user interface overhaul that will better integrate streaming and downloaded music, just in time for WWDC this June.
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Rumors suggest entire MacBook line will go ultra-thin, switch to USB Type-C

The latest MacBook rumor has US-based Amphenol supplying Apple with a special metal injection molding-made hinge to help create a super-thin form factor.
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With El Capitan, Apple brings even older Macs Into the Future

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Apple Watch at the ready? Feature-packed WatchOS 2 is out now

Apple has added many improvements and feature updates to the Apple Watch with WatchOS 2
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Apple may not have actually made the big ‘Move to iOS’ app for Android

Not announced during WWDC 2015, Apple is cooking up a new app that will allow easy migration for Android users ready to make the jump to iOS.
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Apple Music arrives tomorrow. Learn everything you need to know in 2 minutes

With the release of Apple Music set for June 30, find out whether the new music-streaming service has what it takes to challenge the likes of Spotify and Pandora.
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Stop! Why it’s a bad idea to buy an iPad, for now

The new multi-tasking feature in iOS 9 may look like a compelling reason to go out and pick up an iPad Air 2, but you should wait for the iPad Pro instead.