APPLE NEWS

Apple has released iOS 11.2 beta 6 to developers for testing.

Global smartphones sales are up year over year with Gartner reporting 383 million units sold in 3Q17, a 3% increase over 2016.

Google has updated its app for iOS with multilingual voice search.

Apple is reportedly planning to release a new inexpensive 9.7-inch iPad in 2018 for around $259.

Amazon has announced the launch of Alexa for Business, a new service that makes it easy for companies to deploy and manage Echo devices at the office.

iPhone X shipping estimates have improved to five business days.

The Google Maps app has been updated with iPhone X support.

FiftyThree has announced Paste, a new collaborative presentation tool that works with Paper.

FiftyThree has released Paper 4.0, an update to its sketching app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

The SiriusXM Radio app has been updated with Apple CarPlay support.

Apple has announced the launch of the Apple Heart Study app, a research study using the Apple Watch heart rate sensor to collect data on irregular heart rhythms and notify users who may be experiencing atrial fibrillation (AFib).

The FDA has approved use of AliveCor's KardiBand in the United States, allowing Apple Watch users to easily capture their EKG.

The infltr app has been updated with the ability to record filtered video, new color and sharpen tools, 25 blend modes, video sharing to Instagram and more.

Microsoft has released its Edge web browser for the iPhone.

The Adobe Photoshop Express app for iOS has been updated to let you add text to your collages.

The Apple Support app has received a redesign today that brings a new Discover section and the ability to search Apple's library of support articles.

The Waze navigation app for iOS has received one of its biggest updates ever bringing support for motorcycles, 'OK Waze' voice control, and HOV routes.

Apple has issued an apology 'to all Mac users' following the discovery of a major root password vulnerability discovered in macOS High Sierra.

iHeartRadio has announced that its podcasts are now available on Apple CarPlay.

Apple has countersued Qualcomm accusing the company of infringing eight of its patents with the Snapdragon system on a chip.

Snapchat has unveiled a redesign of its popular app for iOS.

Pixelmator Pro, a powerful new image editor for macOS, is now available to purchase in the Mac App Store.

A major bug has been discovered in macOS High Sierra that can allow anyone to log in as root without a password.

Apple has announced the dates for its yearly iTunes Connect shutdown.

Apple has seeded tvOS 11.2 beta 5 to developers for testing.

Apple has released macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 beta 5 to developers for testing.

Apple has released iOS 11.2 beta 5 to developers for testing.

Apple has released two short ads that tout Face ID's ability to work at night and as your look changes.

Rosenblatt China Technology analyst Jun Zhang is out with a new report which estimates that Apple sold 6 million iPhone X units over the Black Friday holiday shopping weekend.

Amazon has announced that the Echo Dot was the best selling product on its site this holiday shopping weekend, from any manufacturer in any category.

Adobe is offering a sneak peak at a new Photoshop feature that will let you select a person or subject with just one click.

WhatsApp Messenger has been updated to make it easier to record long voice messages and watch YouTube videos.

Apple today opened registration for free Hour of Code sessions available at all Apple Stores from December 4 through 10.

Apple is highlighting some of the artists in the Urban Sketchers community as they celebrate their 10th anniversary.

Cyber Monday is nearly over but there are still some last minute deals to be had.

The Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM Panther Holiday Edition Wireless Mobile Bluetooth Speaker is on sale for 50% off today.

Apple is capitalizing on the popularity of Animoji Karaoke with its new iPhone X ad.

Apple has posted a new ad entitled 'Introducing Face ID'.

Amazon has added new Lightning Deals for Cyber Monday that go live throughout the day.

YouTube has released an update to its app for iOS which claims to fix a bug that caused severe battery drain.

Netgear has discounted its Orbi Wifi Mesh System and various routers, switches, extenders, and more by up to 50% off for Cyber Monday.

The 12-inch 2016 MacBook from Apple is on sale today for $999.

The Arlo Pro wire-free HD security system with five cameras is on sale today for 30% off.

Cyber Monday has arrived! Here's an extensive list of the deals being offered by Amazon this morning.

Mophie has battery phone cases, external batteries, wireless chargers, and more on sale for up to 70% off.

Motorola has released a new ad that smacks down Samsung's recent ad mocking the iPhone.

Apple launched the iPhone X in thirteen more countries today.

There's just a few more hours to score some Black Friday deals. Here's some final sales to finish up the day.