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Apple is now seeding iOS 14.1, iPadOS 14.1 and tvOS 14.1 updates

October 14, 2020
Apple has begun seeding the 14.1 updates to its iOS, iPadOS and tvOS. These arrive just in time for the new iPhone 12 generation. The iOS 14.1 should come pre-installed on the new iPhone 12 quartet and that’s probably the reason why Apple did not offer beta versions to the developers. Instead, they move straight to testing iOS 14.2. There is no changelog for the new iOS and iPadOS updates…
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iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max pricing roundup

October 14, 2020
As we’re sure you’re aware, Apple announced four new iPhones today, marking the biggest roster expansion ever. We’ve got the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. The new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro will go on pre-order on…
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Apple brings HDR video recording to the iPhone

October 14, 2020
Apple is justifying the “professional” label on the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max by adding a string of camera features. Both of the new high-end iPhones will be the first smartphones to record video in Dolby Vision HDR — you can capture footage at up to 60 frames per…
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Apple cuts iPhone XR and iPhone 11 prices by $100, kills iPhone 11 Pro

October 14, 2020
Apple announced its new iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max today. Like in past years, that means discounts for older models and discontinuations. Unlike last year, the discounted models are also the ones you’ll want to buy if you want to avoid paying a premium for low-speed 5G. Apple has lowered the starting price of its iPhone XR and iPhone 11 models by $100. The…
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GamingNews

My impressions of the Call of Duty: Black Ops — Cold War beta

October 14, 2020
Activision’s Treyarch studio and Raven Software showed off the multiplayer beta gameplay for Call of Duty: Black Ops — Cold War this weekend on Sony’s PlayStation 4, and I played for a few hours, climbing to level 23 in the ladder. I’m still quite impressed with the…
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Apple announces iPhone 12 with OLED screen and 5G speeds

October 13, 2020
It might be happening a bit later than usual, but Apple has just announced the iPhone 12. Featuring the same 6.1-inch display size as the iPhone 11 and iPhone XR before it, the latest “main” iPhone — and likely the model most people will gravitate toward — is making…
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Apple announces $799 iPhone 12: new design, 5G cellular, Ceramic Shield glass, blue color finish

October 13, 2020
Apple today announced the new iPhone 12, featuring a 6.1-inch OLED display. The iPhone 12 is one of four models unveiled today as part of the new fall iPhone lineup. iPhone 12 will go on sale for $799, and the smaller iPhone 12 mini starts at $699. All new iPhones support 5G and feature a new industrial design with flat edges and thinner bezels. The phone looks a lot like an iPhone 5 but with a…
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MobileNews

iPhone 12 only uses 5G when necessary to save battery life

October 13, 2020
Apple’s new iPhone 12 lineup will be the first to feature 5G. However, it’ll only use the faster networking speeds some of the time, thanks to a new “Smart Data Mode,” which will toggle between 4G and 5G based on when apps are making big bandwidth demands. So if…
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Apple revives MagSafe brand with new iPhone 12 wireless chargers, cases, more

October 13, 2020
Apple has officially announced its new wireless charging accessories for the iPhone 12. In an all-new line of MagSafe for iPhone accessories, there are cases, chargers, and more. There are a variety of accessories from Apple under the new MagSafe for iPhone branding, including new silicon, clear, and leather cases, wireless chargers, and a wallet case. There is also a MagSafe Duo charger that…
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