Newshttp://aics-app.sakura.ne.jp/rss_share/201505081431037028290UK banning stores from charging debit/credit card & Apple Pay fees starting this month
https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/apple-pay-fees-banned-in-uk/
Wed, 03 Jan 2018 02:07:40 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/apple-store-watch-pay.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>The UK will soon start banning shops and stores from charging a fee for credit card and debit card transactions. As reported by <a href="http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/shops-banned-charging-you-use-1001583">The Bristol Post</a>, the new law goes into effect on January 13th and will permanently do away with additional fees for credit and debit transactions, including <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/apple-pay">Apple Pay</a>…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/apple-pay-fees-banned-in-uk/#more-514064" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=514064&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=514064&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 03 Jan 2018 02:07:40 +00009to5MacReport: Intel CPUs suffer from major security flaw, fix could bring notable performance hit to macOS
https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/intel-cpu-bug-fix-slowdown-for-macs/
Wed, 03 Jan 2018 01:08:49 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/abb-25-apple_intel-1-0fbbc43a2120df6a.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024" /></div><p>Intel processors from the last decade reportedly suffer from a severe chip-level security bug that isn’t necessarily easy to fix. <em><a href="https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/01/02/intel_cpu_design_flaw/">The Register</a></em> reports that the fix must come at the OS level, and even when the fix is available, there will be a notable performance hit…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/intel-cpu-bug-fix-slowdown-for-macs/#more-514059" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=514059&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=514059&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 03 Jan 2018 01:08:49 +00009to5MacApple announces Q1 2018 earnings release for February 1
https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/apple-earnings-release-q1-18/
Wed, 03 Jan 2018 00:10:29 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/x_2-3.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple <a href="http://investor.apple.com">announced</a> today that it will release its first quarter earnings call for 2018 on February 1st. The company made the announcement on its Investor Relations webpage, saying it will hold a call with investors at 2PM PT/5PM ET on the same day…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/apple-earnings-release-q1-18/#more-514056" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=514056&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=514056&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 03 Jan 2018 00:10:29 +00009to5MacSpotify facing $1.6B lawsuit from Tom Petty, Neil Young’s publisher
https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/spotify-lawsuit/
Tue, 02 Jan 2018 22:14:47 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/spotify.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" /></div><p>A new report from <a href="http://variety.com/2018/biz/news/spotify-hit-with-1-6-billion-lawsuit-from-publisher-representing-tom-petty-neil-young-others-1202651199/"><em>Variety</em></a> today shares that Spotify has been hit with a $1.6 billion lawsuit from the music publisher that represents Tom Petty, Neil Young, Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo and more.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/spotify-lawsuit/#more-514049" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=514049&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=514049&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 Jan 2018 22:14:47 +00009to5MaciFixit teardown of iMac Pro lends a nuanced look inside the powerful all-in-one
https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/imac-pro-teardown-ifixit/
Tue, 02 Jan 2018 21:51:47 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/imac-pro-ifixit-teardown.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>As expected, <a href="https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iMac+Pro+Teardown/101807?utm_content=buffer7033d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer">iFixit has performed a thorough tear down the iMac Pro</a>. This teardown comes on the heels of another look at the machine’s internals by <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/27/imac-pro-teardown-owc/">third-party Mac accessory maker OWC</a>. That initial look provided us with a great idea of what to expect from the iMac Pro’s internals, but in traditional iFixit fashion, the San Luis Obispo-based company provides us with a more nuanced glance inside Apple’s professional all-in-one. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/imac-pro-teardown-ifixit/#more-514031" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=514031&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=514031&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 Jan 2018 21:51:47 +00009to5MacSnapchat ad views avg. one second, three second requirement may be coming
https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/snapchat-ad-view-requirement/
Tue, 02 Jan 2018 21:23:02 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/snapchat.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" /></div><p>Snapchat has made quite a few changes over the last two months, including a <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/29/snapchat-update-redesign-launch/">major new redesign</a>, new <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/14/make-snapchat-ar-filters/">features</a>, and also testing out some <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/24/snapchat-ar-ads/">new ad models</a>. Now, a new report says the social media service may force users to view ads for three seconds before skipping them.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/snapchat-ad-view-requirement/#more-514018" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=514018&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=514018&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 Jan 2018 21:23:02 +00009to5MacApple acquires app development service Buddybuild to bolster Xcode
https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/apple-acquihires-buddybuild-team/
Tue, 02 Jan 2018 20:26:08 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/buddybuild.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple has today purchased an app development service called Buddybuild. For now, there aren’t any details about how much Apple has paid for the company, but the firm did confirm the purchase to <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2018/01/02/apple-buys-app-development-service-buddybuild/"><em>TechCrunch</em></a>.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/apple-acquihires-buddybuild-team/#more-514023" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=514023&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=514023&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 Jan 2018 20:26:08 +00009to5MacAnalysts: iPhone X projections ‘still too high,’ another says AAPL headed to $200
https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/analysts-iphone-peformance/
Tue, 02 Jan 2018 19:03:19 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/iphone-x-silver-rear.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Just a week ago, a report came in that Apple would be reducing its <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/26/aapl-iphone-x-demand-price/">iPhone X forecasts from 50M to 30M</a> for Q1, causing a temporary drop in the price of AAPL shares. Now, one analyst believes that not only will Apple indeed post results closer to the rumored 30M mark, but is also concerned about iPhone sales across 2018. Conversely, another analyst puts AAPL’s target price at $200 with Apple trading for around $171/share currently.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/analysts-iphone-peformance/#more-513970" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=513970&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=513970&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 Jan 2018 19:03:19 +00009to5MacDJI for iOS now goes full screen on iPhone X, new Spark and Phantom 4 Pro drone updates
https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/dji-iphone-x-spark-phantom-4-pro/
Tue, 02 Jan 2018 18:33:02 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/dji-iphone-x.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Good news for DJI drone pilots using iPhone X as your controller’s viewfinder: DJI 4 for iOS now goes full screen on the larger 5.8-inch Super Retina display. DJI’s iPhone app has been letterboxed on the flagship iPhone since it launched in early November.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/dji-iphone-x-spark-phantom-4-pro/#more-513984" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=513984&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=513984&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 Jan 2018 18:33:02 +00009to5MacPSA: iCloud Notes and iWork sharing experiencing downtime
https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/notes-and-iwork-icloud-downtime/
Tue, 02 Jan 2018 18:17:38 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/icloud-outage.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Some iCloud sharing features for iWork and Notes are currently down for some users.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/notes-and-iwork-icloud-downtime/#more-513983" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=513983&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=513983&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 Jan 2018 18:17:38 +00009to5MacOpinion: HomePod delay coupled with new competition amplifies Apple’s smart speaker challenge
https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/why-choose-homepod/
Tue, 02 Jan 2018 18:03:28 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/homepod-delay-emoji.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Apple’s <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/homepod/">HomePod</a> is set to arrive sometime in ‘early 2018’ after <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/17/homepad-delay/">missing</a> its <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/05/wwdc-apple-homepod-first-look/">promised</a> December ship date. Based on Apple’s <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2015/01/27/apple-watch-ships-in-april/">definition</a> of ‘early’ in the year, we can expect HomePod to go on sale any day between now and the end of April.</p>
<p>The smart speaker landscape has changed dramatically since HomePod’s unveil last June however. Missing the holiday quarter certainly wasn’t ideal for Apple, but the real shift is new competition from products that offer similar solutions to HomePod.</p>
<p>The market for HomePod with its premium price and limited skill set would be a challenge for Apple with just one of those factors, but combine the delay with new competitors and the challenge is only amplified: lower prices, wider compatibility, and a late entry to the market will make the $349 Siri-enabled speaker a tougher sell for Apple without a refocused pitch.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/why-choose-homepod/#more-513940" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=513940&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=513940&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 Jan 2018 18:03:28 +00009to5Mac9to5Toys Last Call: MacBook Air $270 off, Logitech 2S Wireless Mouse $80, Jaybird F5 Headphones $50, more
https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/9to5toys-macbook-air-logitech-jaybird-f5-headphones/
Tue, 02 Jan 2018 17:30:19 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/9to5toys-lunch-break.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></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/2018/01/02/9to5toys-macbook-air-logitech-jaybird-f5-headphones/#more-513957" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=513957&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=513957&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 Jan 2018 17:30:19 +00009to5MacApple ID login now required to check AppleCare warranty coverage for your devices
https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/apple-id-required-check-applecare-warranty/
Tue, 02 Jan 2018 16:11:44 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/my-support-apple-support.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1164" /></div><p>[<strong>Update: </strong><em>Apple has <a href="http://checkcoverage.apple.com/">changed its page</a> back to allowing users to check their device’s warranty status without logging in with an Apple ID.</em>]</p>
<p>In an update to its <a href="http://mysupport.apple.com">warranty coverage utility</a>, Apple now requires users to log in with the Apple ID associated with a device before being able to check its warranty coverage status.</p>
<p>Previously, users could check the warranty of an iPhone using just its serial number or IMEI. This was especially useful for second-hand buyers.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/apple-id-required-check-applecare-warranty/#more-513942" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=513942&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=513942&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 Jan 2018 16:11:44 +00009to5MacReview: Modsy – the (relatively) affordable AR-inspired alternative to your own interior design consultant
https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/modsy-interior-design-ar/
Tue, 02 Jan 2018 15:58:24 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/main.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>Even when moving home is for all the right reasons, it still has to count as one of life’s most mixed experiences. While the end result is hopefully a better home in a better location, the process also involves a great deal of stress, work and expense. In the case of our own recent move, we can tick all five boxes …</p>
<p>But one of the fun parts is the chance to start again with a blank sheet in terms of designing your home the way you’d like it to be. For most of us, that’s a DIY process. We look for inspiration online and in stores, then sit down at the computer – or pencil and paper – to play with ideas.</p>
<p>The posher approach is to hire an interior designer to do it all for you. You tell them your tastes, and what you’re looking to achieve, and let them come up with designs. You then say yes or no to the various elements, and they rework the designs until you end up with a final one you approve …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/modsy-interior-design-ar/#more-513905" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=513905&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=513905&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 Jan 2018 15:58:24 +00009to5MacTrendForce predicts improved Face ID and screen-to-body ratio for iPhone, says Samsung will struggle
https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/trendforce-apple-samsung-2018/
Tue, 02 Jan 2018 14:08:25 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/iphone-x-plus.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" /></div><p>Technology analysts TrendForce estimated that total smartphone production for 2017 reached 1.46B units, up 6.5% on the previous year. It predicts that growth will be slightly slower in 2018 as component costs continue to rise.</p>
<p>The company also predicts that iPhone sales will increase significantly this year, while those of Samsung smartphones will fall …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/trendforce-apple-samsung-2018/#more-513914" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=513914&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=513914&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 Jan 2018 14:08:25 +00009to5MacApple clarifies that all iPhone 6 and later devices are eligible for $29 battery replacements
https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/apple-clarifies-that-all-iphone-6-and-later-devices-are-eligible-for-29-battery-replacements/
Tue, 02 Jan 2018 12:33:38 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/iphone-6-battery-2.png?w=1000" /></div><p>Apple has clarified its policy on battery replacements. As long as the owner of the iPhone 6 (or later) handset is willing to pay the $29 fee, and the device is not otherwise damaged, Apple will process the repair without requiring further checks of condition.</p>
<p>This comes after some reported cases where Apple Store employees were refusing customers with ‘ineligible’ batteries which still passed Apple diagnostics testing.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/apple-clarifies-that-all-iphone-6-and-later-devices-are-eligible-for-29-battery-replacements/#more-513904" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=513904&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=513904&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 Jan 2018 12:33:38 +00009to5MacPromised (and twice-delayed) HomeKit support for C by GE light bulbs reportedly arriving
https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/c-by-ge-homekit/
Tue, 02 Jan 2018 12:03:24 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/c-sleep.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" /></div><p>GE <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/apple-homekit-c-by-ge-light-bulbs-summer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced back in May</a> that it would be adding HomeKit support to its C by GE smart light bulbs, initially promising this by the summer, then by the fall. Both seasons came and went without any sign, but HomeKit compatibility is reportedly about to arrive …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/01/02/c-by-ge-homekit/#more-513901" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=513901&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=513901&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 Jan 2018 12:03:24 +00009to5MacApple Watch celebrates the New Year with fireworks on the clock face
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/31/apple-watch-celebrates-the-new-year-with-fireworks-on-the-clock-face/
Sun, 31 Dec 2017 21:33:16 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/happy-new-year-apple-watch.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500" /></div><p>As the hours roll around in each timezone, Apple Watch owners are discovering a new easter egg to celebrate the New Year on their wrists. When the clock strikes twelve, the Apple Watch watch face lights up with animated fireworks.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/31/apple-watch-celebrates-the-new-year-with-fireworks-on-the-clock-face/#more-513880" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=513880&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=513880&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sun, 31 Dec 2017 21:33:16 +00009to5MacTop Stories: 9to5Mac’s biggest & most popular stories of 2017
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/31/top-stories-of-2017/
Sun, 31 Dec 2017 16:00:00 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/top-stories.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>It’s no secret that 2017 was a huge year for Apple, with the introduction of 3 new iPhone models, new iPads, new Macs, a new Apple Watch, and much more. We covered it all right here at 9to5Mac, day in and day out, diving deep into various topics with news, reviews, how-tos, and more.</p>
<p>Every week we highlight the top stories of that week, but seeing that this is the last day of 2017, we’re going to outline the top stories of 2017…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/31/top-stories-of-2017/#more-513877" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=513877&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=513877&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sun, 31 Dec 2017 16:00:00 +00009to5MacApple retail in 2017: A look at every store opened, closed, and remodeled
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/31/apple-retail-2017-architecture-review/
Sun, 31 Dec 2017 14:54:55 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/nso.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>2017 was an incredibly active year for Apple retail, as the company’s refreshed store design continued its rollout across the world. As the calendar comes to a close, let’s take a look at every store location opened under the guidance of Apple’s retail chief <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/angela-ahrendts/">Angela Ahrendts</a>.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/31/apple-retail-2017-architecture-review/#more-513813" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=513813&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=513813&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sun, 31 Dec 2017 14:54:55 +00009to5MacDo you think Apple’s apology for how it handled the iPhone slowdown controversy goes far enough? [Poll]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/30/is-apples-battery-response-enough-poll/
Sat, 30 Dec 2017 16:14:36 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/iphone-6-iphone-6s-plus-2-2.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>Earlier this week, <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/28/apple-temporarily-drops-price-of-iphone-battery-replacement-by-50-promises-ios-update-to-address-battery-health-in-new-apology/">Apple issued a candid apology</a> for how it handled the rollout of a feature that <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/20/apple-statement-iphone-performance-battery-age-issues/">balances iPhone performance with aging batteries</a>. The apology came after growing <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/20/apple-slowing-down-older-iphones-poll/">resentment from some users</a> and a <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/29/apple-slowing-iphones-class-action-lawsuits/">slew of lawsuits</a>.</p>
<p>In addition to the “We’re sorry,” Apple also announced <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/30/apple-battery-replacement-program-29/">discounted battery replacements</a> for affected users.</p>
<p>Some are saying, however, that Apple’s apology didn’t go far enough…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/30/is-apples-battery-response-enough-poll/#more-513810" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=513810&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=513810&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sat, 30 Dec 2017 16:14:36 +00009to5MacPSA: Apple is making its $29 battery replacement pricing effective immediately
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/30/apple-battery-replacement-program-29/
Sat, 30 Dec 2017 15:14:10 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/iphone-6-battery-2.png?w=1000" /></div><p>After growing controversy, Apple this week <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/28/apple-temporarily-drops-price-of-iphone-battery-replacement-by-50-promises-ios-update-to-address-battery-health-in-new-apology/">issued a public apology</a> for how it handled slowing down older iPhones in conjunction with aging batteries. In addition to its apology, Apple also said that it would be lowering the price of iPhone battery replacements from $79 to $29.</p>
<p>Originally, the company said it would start the lower-priced iPhone battery replacements in late January, but you can actually take advantage of it now…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/30/apple-battery-replacement-program-29/#more-513808" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=513808&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=513808&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sat, 30 Dec 2017 15:14:10 +00009to5MacTracking fitness goals in the New Year with iPhone and Apple Watch
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/29/fitness-workout-iphone-apple-watch/
Fri, 29 Dec 2017 20:50:54 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/apple-watch-series-3-3.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>No matter your goals, staying focused on a fitness regimen doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Luckily, Apple’s App Store has just the apps that can help you hit your fitness goals. Armed with an iPhone in hand or an Apple Watch on the wrist, you can make your fitness New Year’s Resolutions a new habit.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/29/fitness-workout-iphone-apple-watch/#more-513678" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=513678&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=513678&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 29 Dec 2017 20:50:54 +00009to5MacComment: WeChat is offering official IDs, could Apple ever do the same?
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/29/wechat-official-ids-could-apple-too/
Fri, 29 Dec 2017 20:18:46 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/iphone-x-folio-cards.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></div><p>A new report today from <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/internet-tightens-popular-chinese-wechat-app-to-become-official-id-1514541980"><em>The Wall Street Journal</em></a> details how Tencent’s hugely popular <a href="http://bit.ly/2BVJngV">WeChat app</a> is working with the government to launch official, digital IDs in China. Could disruption from tech companies in sectors like this be a sign of services Apple might offer in the future?</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/29/wechat-official-ids-could-apple-too/#more-513766" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=513766&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=513766&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 29 Dec 2017 20:18:46 +00009to5Mac9to5Toys Last Call: Amazon Digital Day Sale, Twelve South ActionSleeve $15, New Balance Up To 70% Off Sale, more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/29/9to5toys-lunch-break-amazon-digital-day-more/
Fri, 29 Dec 2017 17:30:29 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/9to5toys-lunch-break.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600" /></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/2017/12/29/9to5toys-lunch-break-amazon-digital-day-more/#more-513761" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=513761&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=513761&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 29 Dec 2017 17:30:29 +00009to5Mac