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Apple previews new software as it diversifies beyond iPhones

Apple, beset by falling iPhone sales, announced upcoming changes to its phone and computer software intended to highlight its increasing emphasis on digital services and to further position it as a...

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Apple WWDC 2019: iTunes is yesterday; today's all about swifter new iOS features

When word leaked over the weekend that Apple was planning to shut down iTunes in the next version of its desktop software, there was an outcry and talk of an end of an era.

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Developers sue Apple over app store fees

A lawsuit filed Tuesday by developers alleges Apple is abusing its monopoly position in its online marketplace to extract excessive fees from those creating iPhone applications.

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WWDC 2019: Meet Apple's youngest app developer, Ayush

Ayush Kumar is only allowed 30 minutes of screen time a week.

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The end is nigh for Apple's iTunes as the tech giant targets separate audio...

Apple says it's replacing iTunes with three dedicated entertainment applications as part of its new Mac operating system, Catalina, for desktop and laptop computers.

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Apple lets users track menstrual period cycles on Health app, Watch with...

Within the variety of announcements made at the Worldwide Developers Conference this week, Apple revealed it will be adding new menstrual tracking software to the Health app with the upcoming iOS 13...

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Ubisoft plays into streaming trend at E3 video game event

French video game titan Ubisoft on Monday unveiled a new subscription service and a Brexit-tinged title as it taps into the industry trend toward streaming games.

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Mattel revs up Hot Wheels to new digital generation

Hot Wheels is ready to zoom into the new century.

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Apple says US tariffs on China would backfire

Apple is warning the US administration that proposed tariffs on Chinese imports would be counterproductive, saying they would hurt the iPhone maker's competitiveness and "tilt the playing field" to...

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Apple voluntarily recalling batteries on MacBook Pro notebooks due to safety...

Apple announced a voluntary recall on certain 15-inch MacBook Pro models sold primarily between September 2015 and February 2017.

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Foxconn chairman Terry Gou says he is stepping down

Terry Gou, chairman of Foxconn, the world's largest contract assembler of consumer electronics for companies such as Apple, said Friday he was stepping down amid speculation he could be planning a...

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Apple launches iOS 13 public beta: 10 reasons to get the software now if...

Apple will unveil new iPhones in September, assuming the company sticks to its usual playbook. The fall timeframe is also when Apple officially releases the latest flavor of iOS, the software that will...

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Managing the ups and downs of coffee production

Each day, more than 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide.

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Apple says it plans to turn Seattle into 'key engineering hub' with 2,000 new...

Apple plans to add 2,000 software and hardware jobs in Seattle within the next five years, starting with 200 additional jobs this year, company officials said Monday at a news conference with Mayor...

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Apple buys self-driving startup Drive.ai

Apple has bought Mountain View startup Drive.ai in a move that renews questions about the tech giant's secretive self-driving car project.

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Apple recalls some MacBook Pro laptops due to fire hazard

Apple is recalling some MacBook Pro laptops due to a fire hazard.

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Apple's star designer Jony Ive to set up own firm

Apple's longtime design chief Jony Ive, who played a key role in the development of the iPhone and other iconic products, is leaving the tech giant to set up his own firm, Apple said Thursday.

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Design chief departure adds to uncertainty at Apple

The departure of chief designer Jony Ive adds to uncertainty at Apple as the California tech giant shifts into new segments like services and streaming media amid a slowdown in sales of the hugely...

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Report: Apple to shift assembly of Mac Pro from US to China

Apple will manufacture its new Mac Pro computer in China, shifting away from a U.S. assembly line it had been using for that product in recent years, according to a report published Friday.

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When is fruit ready to pick? Nature offers different clues

It takes just a twist of the wrist to determine when pears are ready to come off the tree.

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Smart irrigation model predicts rainfall to conserve water

Fresh water isn't unlimited. Rainfall isn't predictable. And plants aren't always thirsty.

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An apple carries about 100 million bacteria—good luck washing them off

To the heroes among you who eat the whole apple: besides extra fiber, flavonoids and flavor, you're also quaffing 10 times as many bacteria per fruit as your core-discarding counterparts.

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This is the healthiest part of the apple, according to study

Love munching on apples? You could be missing out on the best part of the fruit, according to a new report.

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Genomic research unravels mystery of invasive apple snails

Biologists from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) have led a study to sequence and analyse the genomes of four apple snail species in the family Ampullariidae. The researchers discovered that the...

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Bottles made of lignocellulose, perfumes made from apples

Many companies are working on materials that would be as light and resistant as plastic but at the same time fully biodegradable. What if they could be made from... rubbish? A modern, ecological...

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Foodborne pathogen sheltered by harmless bacteria that support biofilm formation

Pathogenic bacteria that stubbornly lurk in some apple-packing facilities may be sheltered and protected by harmless bacteria that are known for their ability to form biofilms, according to Penn State...

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Hand- versus machine-harvested juice and cider apples: A comparison of...

A study out of Washington State University sought to determine if there is a measurable impact of harvest method on the phenolic profile of 'Brown Snout' juice and cider to better inform equipment...

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Unlocking cedar's hidden potential against pests

Trained as an entomologist, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) chemist Fred Eller still has a soft place in his heart for insect-related research. When he noticed ants climbing up the pole of his...

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Move over, Honeycrisp: New apple to debut at grocery stores

They call it the Cosmic Crisp. It's not a video game, a superhero or the title of a Grateful Dead song.

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An Appalachian Eden for apples thrives in North Carolina

When Eve risked plucking that first apple, it didn't turn out so well. But when farmers in Henderson County, N.C., risked their livelihood on apples, they created a veritable Eden.

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