It's tough out there for smartphone makers not named Apple or Samsung. Some of these devices had promise, but none made it out of the 2010s unscathed.
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The Biggest Smartphone Fails of the Decade
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The Most Iconic Tech Innovations of the 2010s
As the decade comes to an end, we rounded up the most important and innovative tech products, trends, and breakthroughs that have shaped how we use technology.
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I'm Not Excited by Apple Arcade, But Maybe You Should Be
Apple's upcoming subscription-based gaming service may not net large swathes of hardcore gamers, but its low-cost, casual-friendly library may make it a hit with people who don't demand complex gameplay or a 40-hour completion time.
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Apple TV+ Launches Nov. 1 for £4.99 Per Month
Apple's streaming service will launch in November and add new shows each month. Customers who buy a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV will get a year of Apple TV+ for free.
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Apple Arcade Arrives Sept. 19 for £4.99 a Month
The £4.99 price is for a family subscription, so you'll be able to share your account for access to more than 100 games.
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Apple Decides to Allow Independent iPhone Repairs
A new Independent Repair Provider Program has launched allowing Apple-certified technicians to perform repairs using iPhone genuine parts.
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Report: Apple Mothballs Walkie-Talkie-Like Feature for iPhones
The technology would've worked by tapping the 900 megahertz spectrum to send long-range messages in the event iPhone owners are in remote areas without cellular service, according to The Information.
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Apple Update Patches Serious iOS 12.4 Jailbreaking Flaw
The fix arrives in iOS 12.4.1, which Apple released on Monday. Oddly, Apple originally fixed this bug back in May, but accidentally re-introduced it in iOS 12.4.
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Storing Your Apple Card in a Leather Wallet Is a Bad Idea
Apple warns that fabrics including leather and denim could result in the Apple Card being permanently discolored.
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Apple Beefs Up Its Bug Bounty Program With $1M Prize
The program will be 'open to all starting this fall' and expand to tvOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and macOS with a $1 million bounty.
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Google Researcher: The iPhone Is Not Exactly a Paragon of Security
At Black Hat, a Google security researcher details numerous bugs in iMessage that could be exploited remotely without interaction from the victim.
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Trump: No Tariff Waiver for Apple's Mac Pro Parts
Trump's current tariff list excludes fully assembled PCs, so the Mac Pro itself shouldn't be affected. The same can't be said for replacement parts and individual components.
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It's Official: Apple Buys Intel's 5G Modem Business
The deal is thought to be worth $1 billion and covers a portfolio of patents and experienced engineering staff. In return, Apple would gain control over a 5G modem business for its iPhones.
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iPhone Designer Jony Ive to Leave Apple to Start His Own Firm
'While I will not be an [Apple] employee, I will still be very involved —I hope for many, many years to come,' Ive told The Financial Times in an interview.
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Got a 2015 MacBook Pro? It Might Be a Fire Risk
Apple today announced a voluntary recall for 'a limited number' of its older, 15-inch MacBook Pros since 'the battery may overheat and pose a fire safety risk.' Repairs are free, but could take up to two weeks.
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