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Everything Apple announced during its October event: iPhone 12, HomePod mini, and more

October 14, 2020
Apple officially announced its new iPhone 12 lineup today, alongside new MagSafe charging accessories and the HomePod mini. Read on as we recap the details of everything Apple revealed during its October event. HomePod mini Apple kicked things off with the official announcement of the HomePod mini. Just like the rumors had predicted, this is a smaller version of the HomePod that measures in at…
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iOS 14.1 GM build is now available to developers ahead of iPhone 12 launch

October 14, 2020
Apple today released the third developer beta of iOS 14.2, which is being tested since last month, and now the company has also released iOS 14.1 GM to developers. Apple mistakenly rolled out iOS 14.1 earlier today as a public release, but the update was then pulled from the Apple Developer portal and is now back as a GM build. iOS 14.1 is the update that will come pre-installed with iPhone 12…
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Here’s how iPhone 12 battery life compares to iPhone 11

October 14, 2020
Battery life is an important factor for smartphones and Apple included some impressive improvements in this area with the iPhone 11 models last year. Now that all the details have been unveiled, let’s take a look at what kind of iPhone 12 battery life to expect. All four of the iPhone 12 models feature the same all-new design with flat sides. That’s also made the new iPhones slimmer than…
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Best iPhone 12 cases now available for purchase

October 14, 2020
With Apple’s 2020 lineup now unveiled, it’s time to look at all of the best new iPhone 12 cases. Alongside iOS 14 and a custom A14 chip, the iPhone 12 models feature a modernized form-factor, MagSafe tech, and a gorgeous design worth protecting. Down below, we have…
DefenseNews

Boeing and General Atomics join forces on new laser weapon

October 14, 2020
WASHINGTON — General Atomics and Boeing are teaming up to build a new high-energy laser for air and missile defense, the companies announced Oct. 13. Under the agreement, the companies will create a 100 kilowatt laser that will be scalable to 250 kilowatts, the companies stated in a news release. The weapon will be able to be employed as a standalone system or integrated onboard ground…
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