APPLE NEWS

A Loup Ventures survey of U.S. consumers suggests that demand for the next iPhone cycle will slightly outpace investor expectations.

Ultimate Ears has announced the launch of its new BOOM 3 and MEGABOOM 3 waterproof speakers.

Apple has acquired Akonia Holographics, a startup focused on making lenses for augmented reality glasses.

Square has announced the launch of a new Square Reader for magstripe with a Lightning connector.

Libratone has unveiled new ZIPP 2 and ZIPP MINI 2 smart speakers that feature Alexa and AirPlay 2 support.

Apple's Beats urBeats3 earphones are on sale today for 40% off.

Sonos has unveiled a new Sonos Amp that can power traditional wired speakers and integrate them into Sonos' wireless home sound system.

Spotify has announced that students can now get Spotify Premium with access to Hulu Limited Commercials and the SHOWTIME Streaming Service for $4.99/month.

Apple's mid-2017 12-inch MacBook is on sale today for $350 off.

Google has announced an update to Wear OS, its operating system for smart watches.

Huawei has surpassed Apple to become the world's second largest smartphone vendor, reports Gartner.

The Toshiba 4K Ultra HD Smart TV with built-in Fire TV is on sale today.

Apple has issued a firmware update from the 802.11n AirPort Express which brings AirPlay 2 support!

Blue, now owned by Logitech, has unveiled the Yeti Nano, a smaller version of the popular Yeti microphone often used by podcasters and streamers.

Check out this concept for a 'MacBook Pro Touch' that features a touchscreen keyboard and an enhanced Touch Bar.

Samsung has unveiled a new 'Portable SSD X5' featuring Thunderbolt 3 connectivity and speeds of up to 2,800 MB/s.

Shipments of the three new iPhone models to be unveiled next month are expected to reach 70-75 million units by the end of the year.

Google has updated its Duo video calling app with support for the iPad.

A 3-pack of Belkin Wemo Mini Smart Plugs is on sale today for $74.99.

Barclays has published an investor note predicting that Apple will drop 3D Touch support for iPhone, introduce new AirPods, and release a lower cost HomePod next year.

YouTube has updated its app with a new 'Time Watched' feature that breaks down how much time you've spent watching videos on the site.

Apple has seeded tvOS 12 beta 9 to developers for testing.

Apple has released macOS Mojave 10.14 beta 9 to developers for testing.

Apple has released iOS 12 beta 11 to developers for testing.

Apple's new iPhones are just a couple weeks away. Here's a look at the purported specifications for each device.

Europe 1, one of the leading radio stations in France, is claiming that Apple will unveil its new iPhones on September 12th at the Steve Jobs Theater.

Eve Systems has unveiled its second generation Eve Room indoor climate and air quality monitor with Apple HomeKit support.

A new report confirms many of the rumors we've been hearing about Apple's next generation iPhones.

A two pack of mophie wireless charging pads for iPhone is on sale today for $61.74.

Apple opened a new retail store on Shijō Dori in Kyoto, Japan today.

It's now possible to add wireless charging to an iPhone 7 for $70 using an aftermarket kit sold by Strange Parts.

Apple may adopt a new LTPO (low-temperature polycrystalline oxide) TFT backplane for future iPhones in order to reduce AMOLED power consumption.

PayPal has announced an improved mobile app that is rolling out to customers on iOS and Android.

Apple has seeded watchOS 5 beta 9 to developers for testing.

The Onkyo TX-RZ620 7.2 Channel Network A/V Receiver with Dolby Atmos and Apple AirPlay support is currently on sale for an all time low price of $349.99.

The Hydra camera app has been updated with support for the telephoto lens in Zoom mode on iPhones with dual lenses; as well as, support for the front camera in HDR & Lo-Light modes.

An alleged 10.5-inch iPad Pro case has leaked revealing what may be a new location for the Smart Connector.

Feral Interactive has released ROME: Total War for the iPhone and iPod touch.

The SanDisk 1TB Ultra 3D solid state drive (SSD) has dropped to its lowest price ever.

Apple has released iOS 12 beta 10 to developers for testing.

DJI has unveiled two new additions to its Mavic series of drones: the Mavic 2 Pro with an integrated Hasselblad camera and the Mavic 2 Zoom, a foldable consumer drone with optical zoom.

Twelve South has unveiled the PlugBug Duo, an accessory that adds two USB charging ports to your MacBook Pro power adapter.

TSMC will reportedly remain the sole supplier of Apple's mobile processors for at least two years, according to a new report.

Apple has announced an Apple Pay donation program and Apple Watch Activity Challenge to support America's National Parks.

Apple has announced that developers can now promote their apps using Search Ads in thirteen countries.

A new 'iPhone xx' device that may be a successor to the iPhone SE has been found in the Xcode 10 beta.

Microsoft has announced that Office 365 for Mac will soon require macOS Sierra or higher for access to any updates or new features.

The EU is set to approve Apple's acquisition of Shazam without any conditions, according to a new report.