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iPhone 6S to double LTE speeds, run more efficiently with new Qualcomm chip — One of the main upgrades to the next iPhone's internals will be a redesigned wireless system featuring a new Qualcomm-made LTE chip, as revealed by images of a prototype iPhone 6S logic board shared by a source.| Mark Gurman / 9to5Mac: |
Leaked iPhone 6s casing photos reveal nearly identical external appearance to the iPhone 6; dual-lens camera unlikely — Revealed: iPhone 6S will look nearly identical outside, but expect numerous changes inside [Gallery] — For fall 2015, Apple is preparing an “S” iPhone upgrade …
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FBI investigating 11 physical attacks on internet fiber optic cables in San Francisco-area dating back a year, including one Tuesday on Level 3 and Zayo — FBI investigating 11 attacks on San Francisco-area Internet lines — The FBI is investigating at least 11 physical attacks … | Chris Plante / The Verge: |
Steve Jobs trailer: watch an unrecognizable Michael Fassbender in the first extended look — A teaser gave us our first look at the upcoming film Steve Jobs in May, but our first extended look at the film comes in today's trailer. — That the film will be released this year is something of a Hollywood miracle.
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Android US market share up 2.8 points to 64.9% from March to May thanks to Galaxy S6; LG nearly doubled its share of the US smartphone market YoY — Samsung GS6 US Sales Bode Well For Android June Quarter — The latest smartphone sales data from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech for the three months ending … | Roman Loyola / Macworld: |
GarageBand for iOS now lets artists publish directly to Apple Music Connect; Mac version gets Force Touch support — GarageBand update lets artists publish directly to Apple Music Connect — GarageBand 10.1 also features updates for EDM and hip-hop artists, Force Touch support, and more.
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Departing CEO Dick Costolo says going public accelerated short-term thinking at Twitter — Next Twitter boss faces complex challenges, says departing Dick Costolo — In interview before his last day in job, CEO says going public accelerated short-term-thinking, and regulation would pose threat to free speech
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Snapchat now lets users view Snaps and Stories without continuously pressing the screen — Snapchat is changing the way you watch snaps and add friends — Snapchat is changing its own game yet again. With an update rolling out today for iOS and Android, you are no longer required to hold a finger down to view snaps and Stories.
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iTunes 12.2 update indicates new gold, dark blue, dark pink iPod nano, touch + shuffle colors — Apple could be preparing to refresh its aging iPod lineup with new colors, according to a new image found inside of yesterday's iTunes 12.2 update for Apple Music.| Ingrid Lunden / TechCrunch: |
Setback For European Facebook Privacy Class Action, As Austrian Court Rules Lawsuit Inadmissible — An ongoing Facebook class action suit in Europe over alleged privacy violations took a significant step back today. A regional court in Austria, where the suit was originally filed …
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| Harry McCracken / Fast Company: |
On-demand mailing service Shyp to classify couriers as employees, not contractors starting in new cities immediately and in current markets on January 1, 2016 — Why On-Demand Shipping Service Shyp Is Turning Its Couriers Into Employees — Staffers are more pricey than freelancers.
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| Alex Wilhelm / TechCrunch: |
HomeHero Locks Down $23M For Its Home Care Marketplace — HomeHero, a Santa Monica-based startup that works to connect home care workers with the families that need them, announced today that it has raised $23 million. The sum includes a $20 million Series A round of capital … | Eva Dou / Wall Street Journal: |
Shou Zi Chew, former partner of Russian investment firm DST Global, joins Xiaomi as CFO — Shou Zi Chew Joins Xiaomi as CFO — Singaporean joins ranks of senior executives with international backgrounds — BEIJING—Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp. said Wednesday that a former partner …
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