Newshttp://aics-app.sakura.ne.jp/rss_share/201505081431037028290Bloomberg: Apple adding LTE to next Apple Watch [Update: New form factor this year]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/04/cellular-apple-watch-series-3-2/
Fri, 04 Aug 2017 20:47:53 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/apple-watch-airpods.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>[Update: John Gruber <a href="https://daringfireball.net/linked/2017/08/04/businessweek-lte-apple-watch">adds</a> that a new form factor is coming this year too:</p>
<p><em>“It’s hard to overstate just how big a deal this could be. No mention in Businessweek’s report, though, of the all-new form factor that I’ve heard is coming for this year’s new watches.”</em></p>
<p>This would mark the first external change since the Apple Watch debuted.]</p>
<p><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-08-04/apple-said-to-ready-cellular-capable-watch-to-break-iphone-ties?cmpid=socialflow-twitter-business&utm_content=business&utm_campaign=socialflow-organic&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social"><em>Bloomberg</em></a> reports that Apple is planning to release an updated Apple Watch model by the end of this year with built-in cellular connectivity. Bringing cellular connectivity to the Apple Watch has been <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/04/25/report-apple-watch-2-cellular/">rumored</a> before but<a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/08/18/report-apple-watch-2-no-cellular-gaining-gps/"> didn’t ship</a> with the last revision which instead focused on GPS.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/04/cellular-apple-watch-series-3-2/#more-493701" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493701&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=493701&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 04 Aug 2017 20:47:53 +00009to5MacFriday 5: ScreenFlow 7 adds dark mode, custom hotkeys, Intel Quick Sync support, and more [Video]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/04/friday-5-screenflow-7-adds-dark-mode-custom-hotkeys-intel-quick-sync-support-and-more-video/
Fri, 04 Aug 2017 20:20:11 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/screenflow-71.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=900" /></div><p>In this week’s edition of <a href="http://www.9to5mac.com/guides/friday-5/">Friday 5</a>, we take a look at ScreenFlow 7 — a major update to the previous version of the popular screen recording and editing app. ScreenFlow 7 features brand new export options, a newly-implemented dark mode interface, support for custom hotkey mapping, and much more. Have a look at five of my favorite new features found in this major ScreenFlow update. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/04/friday-5-screenflow-7-adds-dark-mode-custom-hotkeys-intel-quick-sync-support-and-more-video/#more-493606" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493606&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=493606&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 04 Aug 2017 20:20:11 +00009to5MacReport: Apple’s AR glasses product may rely on iPhone for main display, use 3D cameras
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/04/apple-glasses-report-3d-camera-iphone-screen/
Fri, 04 Aug 2017 19:32:35 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/stuff_web_apple_smartglasses_news_teaser.png?w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>A new report from the <em><a href="https://www.ft.com/content/e0d19656-78f4-11e7-90c0-90a9d1bc9691">Financial Times</a> </em>offers an update on the progress of Apple’s AR glasses product rumored to be in development. According to the new details, the vision for Apple’s glasses product isn’t totally clear as of yet…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/04/apple-glasses-report-3d-camera-iphone-screen/#more-493688" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493688&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=493688&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 04 Aug 2017 19:32:35 +00009to5Mac9to5Rewards: Colorware custom skins for iPhone, iPad, MacBook, and more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/04/9to5rewards-colorware-custom-skins/
Fri, 04 Aug 2017 19:00:41 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/colorware-mac1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>This week’s 9to5Rewards partner is Minnesota based <a href="http://www.colorware.com/categories.aspx">Colorware.</a> If you’re not already familiar, the company offers a wide selection of device skins, custom painting, printing, and more. The <a href="http://www.colorware.com/categories.aspx?category=128">company has an iPhone, iPad, or MacBook skin</a> of the winner’s choice to giveaway to <em>9to5</em> readers.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/04/9to5rewards-colorware-custom-skins/#more-493666" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493666&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=493666&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 04 Aug 2017 19:00:41 +00009to5MacHappy Hour Podcast 131 | Apple leaks the iPhone 8, HomePod tidbits & Q3 earnings beat
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/04/happy-hour-podcast-131/
Fri, 04 Aug 2017 17:55:20 +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 Apple’s latest earnings results, the mistakenly published HomePod software, all the details it has revealed about the iPhone 8, and much more. 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%2F336308154&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/2017/08/04/happy-hour-podcast-131/#more-493646" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493646&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=493646&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 04 Aug 2017 17:55:20 +00009to5MacReview: Action Band for Apple Watch offers sharp design and superb comfort for $25
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/04/review-most-comfortable-apple-watch-band/
Fri, 04 Aug 2017 17:02:02 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/most-comfortable-apple-watch-band.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>For the last few weeks I’ve been using the <a href="http://amzn.to/2v2Wkme">Action Band for Apple Watch</a> by X-Doria and it’s the most comfortable sport band I’ve worn to date. With unique design, both familiar and new color options, and a price tag 50% less than Apple’s Sport Band, Action Band is worth your attention.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/04/review-most-comfortable-apple-watch-band/#more-493617" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493617&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=493617&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 04 Aug 2017 17:02:02 +00009to5Mac9to5Toys Last Call: Echo Dot $35, 2016 12-inch MacBook $875, Twelve South Apple Watch Dock $15, more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/04/9to5toys-lunch-break-echo-dot-macbook-more/
Fri, 04 Aug 2017 16:29:16 +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/2017/08/04/9to5toys-lunch-break-echo-dot-macbook-more/#more-493648" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493648&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=493648&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 04 Aug 2017 16:29:16 +00009to5MacApple may give the iPhone SE a speed boost early next year
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/04/iphone-se-update/
Fri, 04 Aug 2017 15:32:02 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/iphone-se1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Apple may be planning to launch an updated version of the iPhone SE with a faster chip early next year, <a href="http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aeco/201708040018.aspx">according</a> to at least one rumor. Apple upgraded the storage options for the current iPhone SE <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/03/21/apple-officially-announces-red-iphone-7-7-plus-updated-iphone-se-with-double-the-storage/">earlier this year</a>, but the processor and other specs remained the same.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/04/iphone-se-update/#more-493635" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493635&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=493635&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 04 Aug 2017 15:32:02 +00009to5MacWorldwide AR/VR market will grow from $11B today to $215B by 2021, predicts IDC
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/04/worldwide-ar-vr-grow-215b-by-2021/
Fri, 04 Aug 2017 14:00:33 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/legion-augmented-reality.png?w=1500&h=750" /></div><p>As <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/arkit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ARKit</a> demo apps continue to generate excitement for the launch of the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/iphone-8/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iPhone 8</a>, whose 3D cameras are expected to be optimized for <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/augmented-reality/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">augmented reality</a>, IDC is predicting a profitable future for the technology …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/04/worldwide-ar-vr-grow-215b-by-2021/#more-493611" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493611&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=493611&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 04 Aug 2017 14:00:33 +00009to5MacSamsung OLED production lines dedicated to iPhones ramping up to full capacity
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/04/iphone-8-oled-display-samsung-production-lines/
Fri, 04 Aug 2017 13:28:53 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/samsung.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500&h=750" /></div><p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/samsung/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Samsung</a> is ramping-up manufacturing volumes on seven separate <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/oled/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">OLED</a> production lines dedicated to panels for the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/iphone-8/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iPhone 8</a>, according to a Korean report. While the panels are described as ‘flexible,’ this simply refers to the type of screen needed for an edge-to-edge display.</p>
<p>The report says that full-scale production will begin later this month, with output capacity increasing by 700% …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/04/iphone-8-oled-display-samsung-production-lines/#more-493602" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493602&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=493602&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 04 Aug 2017 13:28:53 +00009to5MacSmartphone use has radical impact on mental health of teens, claims San Diego SU psych professor
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/04/impact-of-smartphones-on-mental-health/
Fri, 04 Aug 2017 12:51:02 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/1920.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500&h=750" /></div><p>San Diego State University professor of psychology and author Jean Twenge has claimed that smartphone usage is having a radical impact on both the behavior and mental health of U.S. teenagers.</p>
<blockquote><p>The arrival of the smartphone has radically changed every aspect of teenagers’ lives, from the nature of their social interactions to their mental health […] Rates of teen depression and suicide have skyrocketed since 2011. It’s not an exaggeration to describe iGen as being on the brink of the worst mental-health crisis in decades. Much of this deterioration can be traced to their phones.</p></blockquote>
<p>Far from being the usual generalized complaint about teens spending too much time staring at their screens, Dr Twenge has plenty of hard data to support her contentions – made in <em>The Atlantic</em>, the magazine in which Laurene Powell Jobs recently <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/laurene-powell-jobs-the-atlantic-quartz-qz-com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">bought a majority stake</a> …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/04/impact-of-smartphones-on-mental-health/#more-493597" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493597&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=493597&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 04 Aug 2017 12:51:02 +00009to5MacApple notes importance of services by adding it to descriptions of both business strategy & R&D
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/04/apple-notes-importance-of-services-by-adding-it-to-descriptions-of-both-business-strategy-rd/
Fri, 04 Aug 2017 10:54:52 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/icloud-100708260-orig.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500&h=750" /></div><p>We noted this week the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/03/aapl-strategy-premium-mid-market-opinion/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">growing importance</a> of services to Apple’s <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/01/apple-earnings-fy17-q3/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">bottom line</a> …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/04/apple-notes-importance-of-services-by-adding-it-to-descriptions-of-both-business-strategy-rd/#more-493590" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493590&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=493590&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 04 Aug 2017 10:54:52 +00009to5MacAT&T offering buy one, get one iPhone or $.99 iPad with DirecTV subscription
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/03/att-iphone-promo-directv/
Fri, 04 Aug 2017 00:25:24 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/iphone-se.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=900" /></div><p>AT&T today announced a pair of promotions for those interested in an iPhone and DirecTV. The carrier is running a buy one get one promotion for the iPhone 7, as well as a deal that could get you a free iPad…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/03/att-iphone-promo-directv/#more-493585" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493585&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=493585&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 04 Aug 2017 00:25:24 +00009to5MacReport: Kushner moving forward with efforts to modernize gov IT, seeks help from Apple & others
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/03/kushner-seeks-help-from-apple-more-to-modernize/
Thu, 03 Aug 2017 23:42:40 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/kushner.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=804" /></div><p>Several reports in the past <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/12/14/trump-meeting-with-tech-executives-roundup/">have highlighted the Trump administration’s efforts</a> to modernize the government and now that work is moving forward. As detailed in a new report from Recode, Jared Kushner announced the new efforts to Trump and a group of major tech companies today, including Apple…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/03/kushner-seeks-help-from-apple-more-to-modernize/#more-493583" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493583&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=493583&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 03 Aug 2017 23:42:40 +00009to5MaciPhone 8 may support 4K video at 60 FPS with front & rear cameras
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/03/iphone-8-4k-video-details/
Thu, 03 Aug 2017 21:56:44 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/iphone-8-glass-back.png?w=1600&h=811" /></div><p>The <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/iphone-8">iPhone 8</a> leaks from Apple’s HomePod firmware continue today. Following earlier <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/30/iphone-8-design-and-face-unlock-homepod-code/">details such as design and face recognition information</a>, Portuguese news site <a href="https://ihelpbr.com/codigos-internos-do-ios-sugerem-que-camera-do-iphone-8-gravara-videos-em-4k-com-60fps/">iHelp</a> has found code that seemingly indicates the iPhone 8 will be capable of 4K video at 60 frames per second with both the front and rear cameras…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/03/iphone-8-4k-video-details/#more-493578" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493578&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=493578&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 03 Aug 2017 21:56:44 +00009to5MacApple shares two additional teaser videos for upcoming ‘Carpool Karaoke’ series
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/03/teaser-carpool-karaoke-series/
Thu, 03 Aug 2017 20:51:09 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/apple-carpool-kareoke.png?w=1600&h=819" /></div><p>In the build up to next week’s full release, Apple this week has shared two new teaser videos for its Carpool Karaoke series. One of the videos was uploading to Apple’s YouTube channel, while other was shared on The Late Late Show’s channel.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/03/teaser-carpool-karaoke-series/#more-493571" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493571&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=493571&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 03 Aug 2017 20:51:09 +00009to5MacLastPass shares pricing info for ‘Families’ plan, doubles Premium cost, and removes Free features
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/03/lastpass-pricing-families-plan-doubles-premium-cost/
Thu, 03 Aug 2017 19:14:30 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/lastpass_1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=811" /></div><p>Last month, <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/18/new-last-pass-family-features/">LastPass announced that it would soon be introducing a new “Families” plan</a> for sharing passwords, bank account info, and other sensitive data among family members. We finally have <a href="https://blog.lastpass.com/2017/08/updates-to-the-lastpass-personal-lineup.html/">pricing details</a> on how much LastPass Families will cost, but in addition to that, the existing Premium option is seeing a price hike and a couple features from the Free plan are being removed.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/03/lastpass-pricing-families-plan-doubles-premium-cost/#more-493564" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493564&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=493564&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 03 Aug 2017 19:14:30 +00009to5MacLarge iPhones have nearly killed off small screens among US users despite SE growth
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/03/iphone-install-base-us-by-model-cirp/
Thu, 03 Aug 2017 18:41:04 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/apple-iphone-family_2000px.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Earlier this week Apple <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/01/apple-earnings-fy17-q3/">announced</a> that it sold 41 million iPhones during the last quarter, and today CIRP is out with new analysis on the overall iPhone install base in the United States plus a breakdown by install base.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/03/iphone-install-base-us-by-model-cirp/#more-493561" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493561&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=493561&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 03 Aug 2017 18:41:04 +00009to5MaciPhone 8 concept explores how iOS 11 could reimagine the status bar and navigation
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/03/iphone-8-concept/
Thu, 03 Aug 2017 16:38:38 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/ferrari-side-by-side2x.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>Thanks to the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/30/iphone-8-design-and-face-unlock-homepod-code/">leaked HomePod software</a> last week, we now expect the rumored iPhone 8 design with a top notch for the speaker and sensors to be what Apple ships later this year. If the nearly bezel-less design is accurate, there are several possibilities of how iOS could be designed around the top notch. Designer Max Rudberg <a href="http://blog.maxrudberg.com/post/163725682478/iphone-pros-edge-to-edge-screen-and-what-it-could">shares</a> three possible scenarios for the iPhone 8 and iOS 11…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/03/iphone-8-concept/#more-493539" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493539&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=493539&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 03 Aug 2017 16:38:38 +00009to5Mac9to5Toys Last Call: 2017 27″ 5K iMac $1,575, iPhone Car Mount $12, Leather Apple Watch Band $10, more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/03/9to5toys-imac-car-mount-apple-watch-band/
Thu, 03 Aug 2017 16:29:39 +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/2017/08/03/9to5toys-imac-car-mount-apple-watch-band/#more-493542" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493542&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=493542&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 03 Aug 2017 16:29:39 +00009to5MacOpinion: There are signs Apple is starting to target mid-market consumers too
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/03/aapl-strategy-premium-mid-market-opinion/
Thu, 03 Aug 2017 13:49:21 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/ct-new-apple-store-construction-on-chicago-river-photogallery-20170328.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500&h=750" /></div><p>If there’s one certainty in life where Apple is concerned, it’s that it targets the premium end of the market. Apple would tell you that it aims to make the best products, and that these cost money to make. A more cynical observer might say that Apple aims to make the highest margins and makes the products (and adds the marketing) it takes to achieve this.</p>
<p>But either way, the company has always targeted those customers willing to pay the big bucks for premium products. That approach has meant that while Samsung sells <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/03/apple-huawei-samsung-shipments-q2-2017/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">almost twice as many</a> smartphones as Apple, it’s the Cupertino company that hoovers up <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/03/08/aapl-iphone-profits-profitability-2016-strategy-analytics/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">almost 80%</a> of the total profits in the industry.</p>
<p>But there are signs that Apple may be broadening its horizons …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/03/aapl-strategy-premium-mid-market-opinion/#more-493516" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493516&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=493516&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 03 Aug 2017 13:49:21 +00009to5MacBeyond Portrait Mode … next-generation computational photography technique demonstrated [Video]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/03/portrait-mode-next-generation-computational-photography/
Thu, 03 Aug 2017 12:12:54 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/computational-zoom1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500&h=750" /></div><p>A former Google SVP <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/31/iphone-versus-android-photography/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recently praised</a> Apple’s use of computational photography to achieve shallow depth of field shots with the dual camera on the iPhone 7 Plus. A research team has now developed a next-generation computational photography technique that allows you change the perspective of a photograph after it has been taken – including achieving effects not possible with conventional cameras …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/03/portrait-mode-next-generation-computational-photography/#more-493511" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493511&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=493511&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 03 Aug 2017 12:12:54 +00009to5MacHuawei set to overtake Apple in smartphone sales, but that’s before the iPhone 8
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/03/apple-huawei-samsung-shipments-q2-2017/
Thu, 03 Aug 2017 11:04:57 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/huawei.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Apple managed to achieve a little year-on-year growth in iPhone sales in its <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/01/apple-earnings-fy17-q3/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">most recent quarter</a>, but market intelligence data from Strategy Analytics, Canalys and TrendForce show that the company looks set to be overtaken by Chinese brand Huawei …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/03/apple-huawei-samsung-shipments-q2-2017/#more-493504" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493504&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=493504&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 03 Aug 2017 11:04:57 +00009to5MacNew report offers more detail on Apple’s work w/ Cochlear to improve iPhone accessibility
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/02/new-report-offers-more-detail-on-apples-work-w-cochlear-to-improve-iphone-accessibility/
Thu, 03 Aug 2017 02:49:11 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/nucleus7sound-1500076176653-9-hr.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500&h=750" /></div><p>Earlier this month, it was <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/26/apple-worked-with-hearing-aid-firms-on-direct-connection-to-iphones-with-free-licensing/">reported that Apple was working with hearing-aid manufacturer Cochlear</a> on Bluetooth and other technologic challenges to offer a direct connection to iPhones. Now, a <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/how-apple-is-putting-voices-in-users-headsliterally">new piece from Wired</a> offers more detail on the efforts and talks about how “Apple is putting voices in users’ heads” with the technology…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/02/new-report-offers-more-detail-on-apples-work-w-cochlear-to-improve-iphone-accessibility/#more-493498" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493498&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=493498&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 03 Aug 2017 02:49:11 +00009to5MacFitbit says it plans to unveil ‘the best health and fitness’ smartwatch later this year
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/02/fitbit-smartwatch-release-2017/
Wed, 02 Aug 2017 23:16:47 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/fitbit-alta-hr.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>While <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/02/05/jawbone-leaving-consumer-industry/">several wearable companies have exited the market recently</a>, Fitbit is still working on its new smartwatch. According to CEO James Park, the company hopes to release the accessory “ahead of the holiday season.” Park made the announcement in Fitbit’s <a href="https://investor.fitbit.com/press/press-releases/press-release-details/2017/Fitbit-Reports-353M-in-Revenue-Sells-34M-Devices-in-Q217-Up-14-Sequentially/default.aspx">Q2 2017 earnings release. </a></p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/02/fitbit-smartwatch-release-2017/#more-493494" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493494&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=493494&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 02 Aug 2017 23:16:47 +00009to5Mac