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Apple looks to the future of video conferencing with Memoji avatars



Instead of every meeting attendee staring at a flat Zoom screen, Apple is looking to the future of video conferencing with Memoji-style avatars arranged in augmented reality around each meeting attendee.




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Apple TV with A12X ready to go at any time, claims leaker



A prolific leaker has declared that Apple has a new Apple TV 4K ready to go, and it could launch the product at any time.




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Apple's Jeff Williams 'bullish' about post-coronavirus economic recovery in US



Apple's Jeff Williams says that supply chains are running well and that the company is optimistic about the future for the economy both for itself and for America as a whole.




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16" MacBook Pro deals: save up to $450 on every single model with coupon



AppleInsider has rounded up the best 16-inch MacBook Pro deals going on right now, with coupon savings knocking up to $450 off every single model. Whether you're in the market for a standard config or looking for a loaded Core i9 model, it pays to check out the cash discounts.




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European countries form coalition over contact tracing app concerns



Several European countries, including Switzerland and Germany, are demanding all user data generated by coronavirus contact tracing apps be stored on-device, rather than aggregated on a centralized server.




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'Scoob!' coming to iTunes on May 15, bypassing theaters and rental windows entirely



Instead of a theater release in May, or a digital rental period, Warner Brothers will release their new movie 'Scoob!' on iTunes for a $25 one-time purchase.




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Apple expects iPad, Mac sales to grow in June Q3 despite COVID-19



It's not exactly surprising that with all of the uncertainty in the world, Apple decided that it couldn't provide useful revenue guidance for its fiscal Q3 ending in June. It is unexpected, however, that Apple felt confident in announcing a silver lining to the pandemic -- it expects to sell more Macs and iPads in the summer of 2020 compared to 2019.



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Lowest price anywhere: Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air (Mid-2019) for $849



B&H Photo has just issued an exclusive discount on Apple's MacBook Air (2019), dropping the price down to a record low $849 with free expedited shipping for AppleInsider readers. Inventory is limited, and this deal may sell out at any time.




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'X-ray teardown' of iPad Pro Magic Keyboard illustrates complex engineering



Repair site iFixit has shared x-ray photographs of the new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro, and they reveal an accessory more complicated than it might appear from the outside.




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Apple releases fourth developer betas of macOS 10.15.5, watchOS 6.2.5, tvOS 13.4.5



Following the release of the fourth betas of iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5, Apple has followed through with fourth betas for macOS 10.15.5, watchOS 6.2.5, and tvOS 13.4.5.



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Apple Wi-Fi hotspot patent infrigement saga ends with a whimper



After several years of back-and-forth litigation, Apple has withdrawn what was likely its final appeal in a Wi-Fi hotspot patent infringement case due to a Supreme Court decision.




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Rumored 'Powerbeats Pro 2' could be minor update to Powerbeats Pro



A pair of model numbers recently discovered in multiple international regulatory filings hinted at a next-generation Beats headphone, but new information suggests the device may actually be related to an existing product that's already in circulation.




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Samsung to launch 'innovative' physical debit card this summer



Following in the footsteps of Apple Card, and in the shadow of a rumored debit card solution from Google, Samsung on Thursday announced plans to field a physical debit card product in partnership with finance company SoFi.




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iPhone 11 selfie camera fails to crack DxOMark's top-ten list



Digital camera specialist DxOMark on Thursday released a comprehensive review of the front-facing selfie camera on Apple's iPhone 11, finding the device to offer good, if not great, performance compared to competing smartphones.




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Qualcomm CEO touts improved relationship with Apple after bitter legal dispute



Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf in an interview on Thursday said the chipmaker's relationship with Apple has greatly improved since the two companies ended a bitter legal battle over patent licensing and royalties in 2019.




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Today only: Apple's 2019 15" MacBook Pro drops to $1,579 (up to $950 off)



In what are the lowest prices we've seen on Mid 2019 15-inch MacBook Pros, Amazon-owned Woot has refurbished units discounted to as low as $1,579.99, with savings of up to $950 off. These units are refurbished by Apple, but come with a 1-year Woot warranty.




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Apple launches new online storefront for buying from home



Apple has now launched a new shop front online which is expressly for making it easier to buy, and get technical help, from home.




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Apple TV+ drama 'Defending Jacob' reportedly setting records



While Apple has not revealed any viewing figures for Apple TV+, industry sources say the new "Defending Jacob" drama is a hit with higher viewing figures, and audience engagement, than most shows on the service.




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Apple to reopen Apple Stores in Germany on May 11



Apple is to reopen at least three of its stores in Germany on May 11, in line with the country's newly-announced measure for allowing shops to open with extra hygiene measures.




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13-inch MacBook Pro refreshed, WWDC date announced, and HomeKit device roundup on the AppleInsider Podcast



Apple has refreshed the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Magic Keyboard, the start of Apple's online WWDC has been announced, the iPad Pro Smart Keyboard gets a teardown, and your hosts provide a massive roundup of HomeKit and smart home devices.




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A year after media doubting, Apple's Services save a difficult year



Last March, analysts and tech bloggers dumped out arrogant contempt over Apple's latest product introduction. This year, those new offerings helped save Apple's Q2 earnings and are projected to bolster its June quarter performance despite the pandemic.




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Apple Watch Series 5 gets $100 price cut at Amazon, matching record low prices



Amazon has reissued its popular Apple Watch deal, dropping the Series 5 Watches with Cellular to $399 after a $100 price cut. Multiple styles are on sale and in stock.




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Apple diversifying AirPods supply chain, potentially pushing refresh back



Apple is shifting a substantial portion of its current AirPods production from China to Vietnam, and appears to be considering a release schedule later than previously predicted for an AirPods refresh.




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Apple renews effort to induce authors to publish with Apple Books



Eight years after it released tools to make what were then called iBooks, Apple has launched Apple Books for Authors, a new effort to get writers publishing on its platform.




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Apple to begin reopening stores in US next week



Apple has just declared that it is opening up a handful of Apple Stores in the US cautiously, with more to follow as conditions warrant.




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Apple Retail stores will look very different in the US when they reopen



Apple's upcoming reopening of some U.S.-based retail locations will be based around guidelines that the company developed for and refined at its open South Korea Apple Store.




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Rumor: 'watchOS 7' could help Apple Watch detect panic attacks



Apple is supposedly developing new mental health features for the Apple Watch line that allow the wearable to detect panic attacks, with the capability potentially slated for launch with a next-generation "watchOS 7" this fall.




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Apple's iPhone 11 captures 68% of India's 'ultra-premium' smartphone market



While Apple has yet to make substantial inroads into India's mainstream smartphone market, the tech giant's latest flagship iPhones continue to dominate top-tier category sales.




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Apple's road back to a $300 share price after the coronavirus changed everything



Amid one of the worst economic downturns in years, Apple has outperformed most expectations that analysts have placed on it. Just shy of two months into the COVID-19 pandemic, its share price has returned to levels not seen since before the crisis.




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Best iTunes movie and television deals for Mother's Day weekend



Apple frequently places movies on sale, and this week is no exception. Here's the latest batch of movies that you can get on the cheap for this Mother's Day weekend.




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Apple's over-ear headphones may be called 'AirPods Studio' & retail for $349



Apple's next release in the AirPods family could be its long-rumored over-ear headphones, a leaker claims, with the larger personal audio accessory tipped to have the name "AirPods Studio."




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Apple TV+ documentary 'Dads' lands June 19 ahead of Father's Day



The fatherhood documentary "Dads" featuring actor Bryce Dallas Howard will be airing on Apple TV+ ahead of Father's Day, with the film set to be available to stream from the service from June 19.




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Mother's Day weekend deals: $100 off Apple Watch Series 5, iPod touch from $95, 16" MacBook Pros $2,024



Mother's Day may be tomorrow, but you can still grab a great deal on Apple hardware with prices starting at just $95. Take advantage of the return of the popular $100 discount on Apple Watch Series 5 styles, plus a new $375 markdown on 16-inch MacBook Pros and flash deals on iPod touch models.




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AirPods and AirPods Pro success better than Apple 'could ever imagine'



The success of Apple's AirPods line did better than the company "could ever imagine," Apple VP of product marketing Greg Joswiak claims in a profile on the audio accessories' popularity, one that also reveals extensive resources have been put into mapping ears.




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Switzerland Apple Stores reopening on May 12



Apple is preparing to reopen all four of its Apple Stores in Switzerland on May 12, as part of the iPhone maker's bid to slowly return its retail efforts back to normal around the world.




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Lessons for Roma kids - whatever the weather!

Volker (OM Montenegro) describes how their outdoor lessons for Roma kids were threatened by bad weather. Then God provided not only the solution - building a carport as a shelter - but also the funds and manpower needed to build it.




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Shared lives

Local people notice the unity in Christ of OM Montenegro as the team work and relax together.




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Polako, polako - slowly, slowly

Although church planting has progressed at a slower pace than the team first expected, a few important milestones in Bar, Montenegro, have been reached.




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Standing room only

When OM Montenegro began in 2007 with a team of three, holding a full Sunday meeting seemed a long way off—but not anymore.




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New life for Igor

At 33, Igor, from Serbia, was sick, jobless and homeless. But one winter night he met Jesus. Now he serves God with OM in Montenegro.




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Getting closer

OM Montenegro holds a programme for local friends to learn and talk about God.




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Entering once-closed doors

OM Montenegro has discovered that if they are faithful and patient, they can eventually walk through doors that had once seemed closed.




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Only for tough guys

Four OM guys in Bar, Montenegro, and four guys from a nearby Roma camp take a hiking/camping trip together.




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Mister Tooth gets clean

The OM team in Bar, Montenegro, do a creative programme in over 15 kindergartens, explaining to children how important it is to regularly brush their teeth.




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A playground for Bar, Montenegro

No public playground exists in Bar, Montenegro. This year, OM Montenegro plans to build one with the help of an outreach team.




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Small visit - big help!

She only came for a week, but impacted lives of several families with children with autism. Isabel Black shares about her experiences in Montenegro.




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A playground for the city of Bar

Four volunteers from Switzerland. One empty park. Ten days to build a playground. Could it be done?




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No shoes, no school!

Every other week the OM team in Bar visits a Roma community to teach the children to read and write.




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Help for the hidden

Social workers in Bar, Montenegro, introduce OM workers to “hidden” people, enabling them to give holistic help, which the social workers alone could not provide.




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From Scotland, with love

With the help of two Scottish special-needs teachers, OM Montenegro passionately improves the lives of children with autism and the lives of their families.