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3 reasons Apple bowed to Taylor Swift’s demand to pay artists

Taylor Swift called out Apple Music for refusing to pay artists during the service's forthcoming free trial. Hours later Apple backed down -- but why?
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Swarm finally brings back Mayorships, gives us a reason to check-in at Starbucks

Swarm, the social check-in app has been updated so its users can become Mayor of their favorite local establishments, once again.But this time, it’s more fun because users can compete against the entire Swarm network to be the mayor of their favorite local hot spot.
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Watch this broken heart saw everything he and his now ex-wife owned in half

A German man has recorded himself cutting all worldly possessions once owned by himself and his now ex-wife in half.
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This is the photo you’re looking for: PicJoy organizes your camera roll with autotags

PicJoy instantly organizes all of your photos to help you find them. You can search for images by date, season, weather, events, landmarks, and places.
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Apple patents a way to get rid of those ugly white plastic strips on your iPhone

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Apple bows to Taylor Swift, says it will now pay artists during Apple Music free trial

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Do you really want complete digital privacy?

Tim Cook sparked controversy when he advocated for digital privacy on Apple devices last week. Here's why that's an improbable goal.
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Apple Music trial terms are a very bad call, says Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift is "shocked" and "disappointed" by Apple's decision not to pay artists royalties during the three-month trial period for all Apple Music users.
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Top 5 best iPhone games you need to play this week

It's always a challenge to find the best iPhone games, so discover the best apps out this week in our a handy list.
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The Apple Watch is already starting to put a dent in Swiss watch exports

It seems the Apple Watch is already making a dent in Swiss watch exports. It may be the reason behind a big dip in Swiss watch shipments.
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Newt Gingrich reviews the Apple Watch and the result is informational and charming

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich reviewed the Apple Watch and the result is a delightful, disarming, and informational perspective.
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Apple begins replacing 3TB hard drives for late 2012 iMacs

Users who 3TB hard drives in a 27-inch iMac from late 2012 can request a replacement drive free of charge from Apple.
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Say goodbye to the iPad Mini: Apple removes the device from stores

The iPad Mini has been quietly pulled from the Apple store as Apple filters it out due to lacking popularity
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Apple will give its retail locations a ‘premium’ feel starting in July

Apple will introduce a slew of retail changes next month, which will include a reduction in third-quality products.
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Apple hit with $647,000 fine in Taiwan for forcing carriers to accept its iPhone prices

The Taiwan FTC levied Apple with a $647,000 fine for forcing carriers to adhere to its iPhone pricing.
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Now you can spout your political opinions on this new app instead of Facebook

Brigade Beta is a new app for iOS and Android that lets users express what they think about important political issues.
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Report: Mac OS X and iOS security flaws allow for password theft

A group of researchers have found that Apple’s iOS and OS X have significant zero-day security flaws.
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Finally you can reserve an Apple Watch and pick it up in-store

Apple Watch in-store pickup is finally available as Apple begins rolling out its Reserve & Pickup program for the watch.
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Twitter will now autoplay videos in your timeline by default

Twitter's latest update will now autoplay videos in user's timelines on iOS and the Web. The update will hit Android soon.
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Starbucks addicts can now order frappuccinos with an app at 4,000 stores

Starbucks addicts can now order their coffee with the mobile app. Mobile orders only work in 4,000 stores right now, but they'll go nationwide in 2015.
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Misfit connects all your devices with its new Web dashboard and adds IFTTT compatibility

Misfit added a new dashboard for the Web, IFTTT integration, and smart home controls to make its wearables smarter.
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Facebook Moments auto-tags your friends, so it’s easier to share pictures

Facebook's new standalone app Moments scans your camera roll for familiar faces and lets you share photos with the right friends.
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Take the role of Vault administrator in Fallout Shelter, the franchise’s first mobile game

In a surprise announcement, Bethesda revealed an all-new Fallout game for iOS at its E3 2015 conference, and it's available immediately.
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Here are the 5 apps you should download this week

There are hundreds of new apps released every week, making it impossible to try them all, so we've gathered our favorites together in a handy list.
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Weekly Rewind: 10 important tech stories you may have missed

Apple announced OS X El Capitan at WWDC 2015, Facebook released its first game for Messenger, and Oculus unveiled its Rift consumer virtual reality headset.

Top 5 best iPhone games you need to play this week

When it comes to the App Store, it can be challenging to find the best iPhone games. This week, we’re giving you a round up of our favorite iPhone games.
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Trends with Benefits: Did Apple’s WWDC 2015 Disappoint?

Either Apple was holding back at this year's WWDC, or they're starting to run out of innovative ideas. After hands on time with iOS 9 and OS 10.11 our experts have mixed reviews.
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Stop! Why it’s a bad idea to buy an iPad, for now

The new multi-tasking feature in iOS 9 may look like a compelling reason to go out and pick up an iPad Air 2, but you should wait for the iPad Pro instead.
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Chrome for OS X has been updated to conserve more battery

Peter Kasting, senior software engineer on the Google Chrome team, posted on his Google Plus page that improvements have been made to the browser for OS X.
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FCC urges phone companies to make opt-out anti-theft measures standard on all devices

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Lawsuit against Apple alleges that employees are treated “as animals” and common thieves

Tim Cook has gone a bit too far with insisting that workers' bags be checked before leaving store premises to ensure that no iGadgets have been stolen.
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Uber recruits new drivers with UberDrive, a navigation game for iOS

Uber is launching a mobile game aimed at driving Partner signups with the ride-sharing app.
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App addiction? The average adult spends 5 hours a day playing mobile games

Nielsen says the most popular category of applications is “entertainment,” and users are spending a lot more time with these apps than ever before.
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Apple’s iPhone game of the year Threes updates with free version

Acclaimed iPhone and Android number puzzler Threes has adopted a unique approach to revenue generation that puts advertising in the hands of its userbase.