Newshttp://aics-app.sakura.ne.jp/rss_share/201505081431037028290Apple sees iTunes market share slip as competition increases from Amazon & Comcast for films
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/09/itunes-struggles-to-compete-with-amazon-and-comcast/
Sun, 09 Jul 2017 20:03:48 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/itunes-ipad.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>Despite its <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/03/15/services-growth-raises-aapl/">increasing focuses on Services revenue</a>, Apple is struggling to draw users to the iTunes Store for movie purchases and rentals. According to a new in-depth report from <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/apples-itunes-falls-short-in-battle-for-video-viewers-1499601601">The Wall Street Journal</a>, Apple’s market share for renting and purchasing movies has fallen to between 20 percent and 35 percent, despite once being well over 50 percent as recently as 2012…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/09/itunes-struggles-to-compete-with-amazon-and-comcast/#more-490459" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490459&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490459&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sun, 09 Jul 2017 20:03:48 +00009to5MacReport: iPhone 8 to come in four color choices including new ‘mirror-like’ model
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/08/iphone-8-mirror-color-option/
Sun, 09 Jul 2017 00:58:07 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/ipod-touch.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=851" /></div><p>Apple’s flagship iPhone this year is said to a <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/09/mass-production-iphone-8-iphone-7s/">have an OLED screen</a>, an <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/09/iphone-8-renders-based-on-cad-drawings/">all-glass design</a>, <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/08/wireless-charging-iphone-7s-8-delay/">wireless charging</a>, and much more. Now, <a href="https://twitter.com/VenyaGeskin1/status/883739622861414401">Twitter leaker Benjamin Geskin</a> is claiming that the device will come in four colors – one of which is a new mirror-like option…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/08/iphone-8-mirror-color-option/#more-490451" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490451&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490451&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sun, 09 Jul 2017 00:58:07 +00009to5MacThis week’s top stories: iPhone 8 face recognition, lack of Touch ID, & OLED details, 10.5-inch iPad Pro, new apps & updates, & more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/08/top-apple-news-iphone-8-facial-recognition-touch-id-oled-ipad-pro-apps-more/
Sat, 08 Jul 2017 15:40:35 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/9to5mac-top-stories.png?w=1600&h=800" /></div><p><strong>In this week’s top stories: </strong>New iPhone 8 face recognition and Touch ID details, our 10.5-inch iPad Pro Smart Keyboard video review, new apps and updates, and much more.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/08/top-apple-news-iphone-8-facial-recognition-touch-id-oled-ipad-pro-apps-more/#more-490434" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490434&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490434&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sat, 08 Jul 2017 15:40:35 +00009to5MacReport: Wireless charging accessory won’t be ready at iPhone launch this year
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/08/wireless-charging-iphone-7s-8-delay/
Sat, 08 Jul 2017 13:33:23 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/apple-watch-magnetic-charging-dock-4-2.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>It has long been <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/04/27/more-detailed-alleged-iphone-8-schematic-surfaces-suggests-wireless-charging-will-be-based-on-qi-tech/">rumored that Apple’s upcoming 2017 iPhone models</a> will feature some sort of wireless charging technology, but now blogger <a href="https://twitter.com/gruber/status/883479434560507905">John Gruber</a> says that the feature might not be available at launch…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/08/wireless-charging-iphone-7s-8-delay/#more-490430" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490430&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490430&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sat, 08 Jul 2017 13:33:23 +00009to5MacFriday 5: Ulysses is my favorite iOS writing app [Video]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/07/friday-5-ulysses-best-writing-app-ipad-ios/
Sat, 08 Jul 2017 03:00:35 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/ulysses-dark-mode.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=900" /></div><p><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ulysses/id950335311?mt=8&uo=4&at=11l9Le">Ulysses</a> is a writing app that I use each and every day on my iPad Pro; I even use it on iPhone to make quick edits or changes to in-progress work. I’ve briefly covered <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/11/04/friday-5-pinout-ulysses-power-2-metaphoto-pocket-casts/">Ulysses on Friday 5</a> in the past, but tonight I’d like to dig deeper and discuss some of the features that make it my go-to iOS (and macOS) writing app. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/07/friday-5-ulysses-best-writing-app-ipad-ios/#more-490377" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490377&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490377&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sat, 08 Jul 2017 03:00:35 +00009to5Mac9to5Rewards: WD My Passport SSD 1TB USB-C Portable Hard Drive [Giveaway]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/07/9to5rewards-wd-my-passport-ssd-1tb-usb-c-portable-hard-drive-giveaway/
Fri, 07 Jul 2017 20:13:21 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/western-digital-ssd.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1494&h=747" /></div><p>This week we’re partnering with Western Digital to give away its new My Passport SSD 1TB USB-C Portable Hard Drive. Head below to find out how you can win…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/07/9to5rewards-wd-my-passport-ssd-1tb-usb-c-portable-hard-drive-giveaway/#more-490401" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490401&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490401&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 07 Jul 2017 20:13:21 +00009to5MaciOS 11: How to customize Control Center
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/07/ios-11-how-to-customize-control-center/
Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:03:48 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/ios-11-how-to-customize-control-center-lead.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=702" /></div><p>iOS 11 brings a brand new Control Center and also some nice customization options. Follow along for how to quickly get Control Center tuned to your preferences.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/07/ios-11-how-to-customize-control-center/#more-490375" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490375&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490375&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:03:48 +00009to5MacGoogle Calendar for iOS adds Today Widget
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/07/google-calendar-today-widget-iphone-ipad-update/
Fri, 07 Jul 2017 18:41:56 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/google-calendar-today-widget-iphone-05.png?w=800&h=400" /></div><p>The <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-calendar-make-the-most-of-every-day/id909319292?mt=8">Google Calendar app for iPhone and iPad</a> adds a new ‘Today Widget’ for iOS in its latest update today, bringing a quick view of calendar events from the app into the iOS search screen when swiping to the right from the home screen.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/07/google-calendar-today-widget-iphone-ipad-update/#more-490378" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490378&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490378&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 07 Jul 2017 18:41:56 +00009to5Mac9to5Toys Last Call: Anker iPhone Accessory Sale from $8, WD 1TB Portable HDD $45, HomeKit Light Socket $29, more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/07/9to5toys-lunch-break-anker-wd-koogeek/
Fri, 07 Jul 2017 16:31:13 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/9to5toys-header.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by <em><strong><a href="http://9to5toys.com/9to5toys-newsletter-signup/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter</a></strong></em>. Also, be sure to check us out on: <a href="http://twitter.com/9to5toys">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/feed">RSS Feed</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/9to5toyscom/228249133858390">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/b/105878626736210310777/105878626736210310777/posts" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google+</a> and <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2013/12/11/safari-push-notifications-are-live-on-all-9to5-sites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Safari push notifications</a>. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/07/9to5toys-lunch-break-anker-wd-koogeek/#more-490362" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490362&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490362&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 07 Jul 2017 16:31:13 +00009to5MacHappy Hour Podcast 127 | iPhone 8 rumors, thoughts on face recognition and the fate of Touch ID
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/07/happy-hour-podcast-127/
Fri, 07 Jul 2017 14:43:51 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/happy-hour-16-9.png?w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss the latest Apple Watch Activity Challenge and upcoming improvements to watchOS, the curious removal of a useful 3D Touch gesture, possible ProMotion iPhone displays, fewer color options, and Touch ID potentially being replaced by facial recognition.</p>
<p>9to5Mac’s Happy Hour podcast is available for<a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> download on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p>
<p><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F332097911&color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false"></iframe></p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/07/happy-hour-podcast-127/#more-490342" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490342&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490342&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 07 Jul 2017 14:43:51 +00009to5MacHilton says smartphone door unlocking used 11 million times without being hacked
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/07/hilton-hotels-iphone-door-key/
Fri, 07 Jul 2017 14:25:53 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/hilton.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>A growing number of hotels are now allowing people to use their iPhone (and <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2015/04/24/apple-watch-hotel-room-key/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">in some cases</a>, Apple Watch) to unlock their doors. The Hilton hotel group, which first started experimenting with the technology three years ago, says that the security of the system is now firmly proven …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/07/hilton-hotels-iphone-door-key/#more-490348" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490348&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490348&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 07 Jul 2017 14:25:53 +00009to5MacAs Apple starts analyzing web browsing & health data, how comfortable are you with differential privacy?
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/07/what-is-differential-privacy/
Fri, 07 Jul 2017 13:59:08 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/differential-privacy-health.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>An Apple software engineer <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-expands-bet-on-cutting-edge-privacy-technology-1499425201?mod=rss_Technology" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recently revealed</a> that Apple is now rolling out its use of <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/differential-privacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">differential privacy</a> to cover both web browsing and health data, as it now uses the technique to process millions of pieces of daily information from device users.</p>
<p>Differential privacy has so far flown largely under the radar, so we thought it would be a good time to look at what it does and how it works – and to ask how comfortable you feel about its wider use by Apple …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/07/what-is-differential-privacy/#more-490338" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490338&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490338&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 07 Jul 2017 13:59:08 +00009to5MacLatest AI app from Prisma turns selfies into stickers
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/07/prisma-stick-ai-iphone-ipad/
Fri, 07 Jul 2017 12:16:21 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/sticky.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Prisma’s first AI-powered graphics app <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/07/13/prisma-brings-unique-ai-powered-artistic-photo-filters-to-ios-polaroid-swing-offers-its-own-take-on-live-photos/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">impressed us</a> and proved an almost instant hit with iPhone owners, winning App of the Year award for 2016.</p>
<p>The company followed up by adding <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/10/07/prisma-photo-editing-filters-video/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">support for video</a> and <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/03/02/prisma-store/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">downloadable filters</a>, and has now launched its second AI-based app …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/07/prisma-stick-ai-iphone-ipad/#more-490333" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490333&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490333&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 07 Jul 2017 12:16:21 +00009to5MacApple hits back at Imagination’s ‘misleading’ statements, disputes timeline
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/07/apple-versus-imagination-technology/
Fri, 07 Jul 2017 11:48:34 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/apple-park-steve-jobs-theater-duncan-sinfield-001.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>The war of words between Apple and <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/imagination-technologies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Imagination Technologies</a> seems to be escalating. A few days after Imagination’s annual report accused Apple of making ‘unsubstantiated allegations,’ the Cupertino company has hit back.</p>
<p>Apple says that the chip designer’s response has been ‘inaccurate and misleading,’ and presents a very different timeline of events …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/07/apple-versus-imagination-technology/#more-490329" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490329&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490329&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 07 Jul 2017 11:48:34 +00009to5MacSamsung forecasts record Q2 profits as Apple drives demand for its chips and OLED panels
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/07/samsung-record-profits-apple-iphone-8/
Fri, 07 Jul 2017 11:10:51 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/samsung-foundry.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/samsung/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Samsung</a> has forecast that its Q2 profits will easily set an all-time record for the company. While sales of its flagship S8 smartphone will play some role, the bulk of these profits are expected to come from chip and display panels – with Apple its largest single customer …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/07/samsung-record-profits-apple-iphone-8/#more-490323" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490323&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490323&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 07 Jul 2017 11:10:51 +00009to5MacJay-Z’s ‘4:44’ album now available on Apple Music as Kanye West reportedly breaks ties with Tidal
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/07/jay-zs-444-album-now-available-on-apple-music-as-kanye-west-reportedly-breaks-ties-with-tidal/
Fri, 07 Jul 2017 10:11:06 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/4-44-music.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1161&h=581" /></div><p>Tidal owner Jay-Z released his hotly-anticipated new album ‘4:44’ a week ago on his streaming music service. The album launch was a hit, <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/05/jay-z-platinum-tidal-sprint-apple-music/">going platinum in five days</a>, but it wasn’t as big a win for Tidal as it first seemed as the exclusivity window only lasted a week.</p>
<p>The album is available now on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/4-44/id1256675529?mt=1&app=music&at=10l3Qe">Apple Music</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/4-44/id1256675529?app=itunes&at=10l3Qe">iTunes</a>, and <a href="http://amzn.to/2swm4FK">Amazon Music Unlimited</a> although Spotify is notably left out. Tidal continues to struggle in the streaming music market as it tries to compete with bigger players, and it now seems that Kanye West has walked away from his exclusivity deal …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/07/jay-zs-444-album-now-available-on-apple-music-as-kanye-west-reportedly-breaks-ties-with-tidal/#more-490317" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490317&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490317&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 07 Jul 2017 10:11:06 +00009to5MacReport: Jawbone shutting down & liquidating its assets after continued struggles
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/06/jawbone-shutting-down-liquidating-its-assets/
Fri, 07 Jul 2017 00:26:55 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/jawbone-up2-fitness-tracker.png?w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>Jawbone, the company behind once popular fitness trackers, is liquidating its assets and shutting down, according to reports from <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/jawbone-shutting-down-liquidating-assets-2017-7?utm_content=buffer938c8&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer">Business Insider</a> and <a href="https://www.theinformation.com/jawbone-to-be-liquidated-as-rahman-moves-to-health-startup">The Information</a>. The death of Jawbone is the latest in the wearable market thanks in large part to increased competition from Apple.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/06/jawbone-shutting-down-liquidating-its-assets/#more-490302" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490302&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490302&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 07 Jul 2017 00:26:55 +00009to5MacSoundCloud lays off 40 percent of staff as it commits to remaining independent
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/06/soundcloud-lays-off-staff-stays-independent/
Fri, 07 Jul 2017 00:06:20 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/screen-shot-2016-02-02-at-8-37-43-am.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=900" /></div><p>As its struggles continue, SoundCloud is cutting some 40 percent of its staff according to a new report from Bloomberg. The move comes as the company looks to become profitable amid growing competition from Apple Music and Spotify.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/06/soundcloud-lays-off-staff-stays-independent/#more-490300" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490300&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490300&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 07 Jul 2017 00:06:20 +00009to5MacApple’s bug bounty program faltering due to low payouts to researchers, new report claims
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/06/apple-bug-bounty-program-payouts/
Thu, 06 Jul 2017 23:45:43 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/initial-categories.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>A new <a href="https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/gybppx/iphone-bugs-are-too-valuable-to-report-to-apple">report from Motherboard</a> today delves into some details regarding Apple’s bug bounty program, an intitative the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/08/04/apple-announces-its-first-security-bounty-program-at-black-hat-2016-with-up-to-200k-payouts/">company launched last year</a> in hopes of encouraging security researching to submit “high-value” bugs in exchange for money. Today’s report, however, explains that the program isn’t taking off as fast as Apple had hoped…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/06/apple-bug-bounty-program-payouts/#more-490298" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490298&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490298&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 06 Jul 2017 23:45:43 +00009to5MacInstagram acknowledges bug making some accounts appear deleted, says fix is coming
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/06/instagram-deleted-account-bug-fix-coming/
Thu, 06 Jul 2017 22:46:04 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/02/instagram-albums.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>A bizarre Instagram bug is causing some users to think their account has been deleted for no apparent reason, but that’s not actually the case. Over the past 24 hours, a growing number of Instagram users have reported that they have been logged out from their account and are unable to log back in…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/06/instagram-deleted-account-bug-fix-coming/#more-490295" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490295&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490295&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 06 Jul 2017 22:46:04 +00009to5MacQualcomm officially files patent infringement suit against Apple, seeking iPhone import ban
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/06/qualcomm-import-ban-iphone/
Thu, 06 Jul 2017 21:15:53 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/aapl1-2.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>As it continues its ongoing battle with Apple, Qualcomm today has officially filed a patent infringement lawsuit against the company, seeking an import ban on the iPhone. This <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/03/report-qualcomm-seeking-iphone-import-ban-in-u-s/">move was first reported</a> earlier this year, but Qualcomm today <a href="https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2017/07/06/qualcomm-files-patent-infringement-complaints-against-apple-international">made it official</a>.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/06/qualcomm-import-ban-iphone/#more-490288" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490288&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490288&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 06 Jul 2017 21:15:53 +00009to5MacFifth tvOS 10.2.2 beta for Apple TV rolling out
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/06/tvos-10-2-2-beta-5/
Thu, 06 Jul 2017 19:19:38 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/apple-tv-4th-gen-siri-remote.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1337&h=752" /></div><p>Apple has released the fifth tvOS 10.2.2 beta for Apple TV. The new tvOS beta allows developers who are registered with Apple’s developer program to test their apps on the upcoming software update for Apple TV.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/06/tvos-10-2-2-beta-5/#more-490286" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490286&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490286&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 06 Jul 2017 19:19:38 +00009to5Mac‘Nintendo Switch Online’ iOS app w/ invites & voice chat drops July 21 alongside Splatoon 2
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/06/nintendo-switch-online-ios-app-invites-chat-splatoon/
Thu, 06 Jul 2017 18:07:40 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/nintendo-switch-online.png?w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>Nintendo will launch a new “Nintendo Switch Online” companion app for its latest console that will arrive on July 21 alongside the release of its new <a href="http://amzn.to/2uPfUkO">Splatoon 2 game</a>.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/06/nintendo-switch-online-ios-app-invites-chat-splatoon/#more-490265" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490265&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490265&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 06 Jul 2017 18:07:40 +00009to5MacYou can now subscribe to HBO through Hulu for $14.99/month
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/06/you-can-now-subscribe-to-hbo-through-hulu-for-14-99month/
Thu, 06 Jul 2017 16:37:04 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/hulu-hbo.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=900" /></div><p>Hulu is gaining HBO as a new channel add-on for $14.99/month for subscribers starting today. The new HBO add-on is available for Hulu subscribers with any subscription plan and will unlock live and on-demand movies and TV shows.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/06/you-can-now-subscribe-to-hbo-through-hulu-for-14-99month/#more-490243" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490243&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490243&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 06 Jul 2017 16:37:04 +00009to5Mac9to5Toys Last Call: 13″ MacBook Pro 512GB $249 off, Amazon Tap $70, 40″ Curved 4K Monitor $200 off, more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/06/9to5toys-macbook-amazon-tap/
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