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Web browsers, particularly Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, have lately taken stronger actions against unscrupulous, not to mention potentially illegal, tracking by websites and third parties. Curiously silent is one browser maker who has painted itself as the champion of privacy in the modern digital and tech world. Apple, however, was simply waiting for the right moment to announce its own new policy against the misuse of tracking and cookies. But while it might be the harshest and strictest policy among web browsers, it could also be one of those that breaks the Internet the most for users.

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A lot of attention is naturally given to the upcoming iPhone models, especially considering the rather controversial design change on its back. Fans of Apple's wearable products, however, may have been slightly worried about the lack of rumors on the Apple Watch. Better late than never, those are finally dropping in and, if they are on the mark, this year could see yet another big change for the Apple Watch.

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US President Donald Trump is prepared to make the hard decisions in the country's trade spat with China. It seems, however, that he might be willing to yield some ground if those decisions actually put big US companies at a terrible disadvantage. That is practically the image painted by Trump's statements, saying that Apple CEO Tim Cook made a very compelling argument on how the upcoming 10% tariff could adversely affect its competition with Samsung who isn't affected by such tariffs at all.

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Twitter began testing a new way to hide unwanted messages in their social network DM requests today. The new way in which messages are arranged starts as it's always started - in the direct messages menu. From there, standard messages appear in a list, just below "Message requests". From there, things go even deeper.

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Hidden within the files sent with the latest version of iOS was a clue suggesting Apple's next big event would occur on September 10th, 2019. This would most likely be the next big iPhone event, one which is expected to show Apple's next two iPhones. These would be what we're currently calling iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Max - until a time at which the final names are confirmed by Apple itself onstage at whichever venue at which they'll reveal these iPhones is chosen.

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Apple has pushed back at criticism that its "unauthorized" battery warning shown after third-party replacements is self-serving, arguing that it's down to iPhone safety rather than intended to prevent more affordable repairs. The company faced accusations that it was trying to undermine right-to-repair arguments, and over-reacting in the warning messages users were being shown.

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The iPhone 11 was leaked in part by an email from an apparent Foxconn employee claiming to know the full lot. In the mix are details of a new green color for the higher-end iPhone 11 Max, which will apparently be the only "new" color of the year. This machine will also apparently be devoid of the word "iPhone" for the first time in the smartphone series' history. Only an Apple logo will remain - so it is reported.

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Niantic released a notification this morning that Pokemon GO users achieved a new target with in-game research tasks. As Professor Willow's graciousness knows no bounds, and Spark, Blanche, and Candela were assisted in making "some amazing discoveries," new features will hit the game imminently. And Jirachi's coming - don't you worry!

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While Apple is positioning itself as the champion of privacy, other companies are accusing it of monopoly and unfair business practices. Its biggest accuser in that regard is, surprisingly or not, the music streaming giant Spotify. The two have been locked into a war of words that has already reached the ears of EU regulators. It seems that the two are willing to compromise on a few key points without actually backing down from their positions.

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We're fast approaching the time when students across the country will be heading back to school. When that happens, students at 12 universities here in the US will find that they have access to Apple Wallet support for their student IDs. That, of course, means that they'll be able to load their student IDs onto their phones and then use it at contactless readers around campus.

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This is not a drill, and it's no longer a beta! Spotify for Podcasters is now an active, live system with which Spotify will take on the likes of Apple, Google, and the folks behind Stitcher. With Spotify for Podcasters, people making podcasts will have access to detailed analytics, user data, and options "to drive discovery" for their content.

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There's a new gimbal from DJI in the universe, and it goes by the name Osmo Mobile 3. This piece of hardware is made to turn your smartphone into a professional movie-capture beast, working with more than just the standard gimbal stabilization features. This gimbal has gesture control, ActiveTrack 3.0, and the ability to "Quick Roll" between modes with extreme smoothness.

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