Bocaue police chief arrested for extortionMANILA, Philippines – The police chief of Bocaue, Bulacan was arrested for extortion in an entrapment operation past midnight of Saturday, September 22.
Police Superintendent Juwen Dela Cruz allegedly asked for an iPhone X worth P75,000 in exchange for the release of a confiscated vehicle.
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iPhone XS buyers undeterred by eye-watering pricesThe iPhone XS is as much as US$200 more expensive than last year's already pricey iPhone X and represents one of the smallest advances in the product line's history. But that means little to the Apple Inc. faithful or those seeking.......
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Belkin's wireless charging station juices up your iPhone XS and Apple Watch 4 – but it costs $159It's the time of year that my inbox fears the most: New iPhone Launch Day is customarily the day that accessory manufacturers choose to release all their new cases and cables and cords and dongles and gizmos tailored to the new iPhones, and of course, every single one gets its own press release.
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Huawei trolled people lining up for the iPhone XS in the best possible wayIt's no surprise to see Apple rivals come up with ways to mock the iPhone just as a new models launch, and the same happened this year. It's usually Samsung that comes up with anti-iPhone ads that aren't always funny, but this year, Huawei took to the streets with a different kind of trolling campai....
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These poll results measuring reactions to the new iPhones are, well, mostly what you'd expectThe results of a Harris poll measuring peoples' reactions to the new iPhone models are out, and 9to5Mac has a roundup of the highlights which include the fact that almost half of the respondents were excited by what Apple has started shipping out this week.
What's also interesting to note about t....
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Report: Apple Stores are having problems with iPhone and Apple Watch pickups worldwideAccording to MacRumors readers and social media users around the world, Apple Stores have been having technical issues with completing in-store pickup orders for customers. People with reservations for iPhone and Apple Watch devices have been told to cancel their reservations and buy instead from ....
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Thanks, Apple, for making it easy to cling to my iPhone 6SIt's launch day for the iPhone XS and XS Max. And if it seems a little muted compared to iPhone launch days past, that may be because Apple is making it increasingly easy to hang on to your three-year-old phone instead — even if they no longer sell that phone.
As I wrote last week, I wa....
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You should probably get this $36 triple wireless charger since Apple's AirPower never launchedWant to wirelessly charge three devices at once? Don’t want to wait for Apple’s new AirPower wireless charging mat, which at this point might never actually exist? We’ve got just the thing. Check out the JE Qi Triple Wireless Charger Station on Amazon, which costs a fraction of wha....
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Belkin BoostUp Wireless Charging Dock made for iPhone Xs and new Apple WatchOn launch day for the Apple iPhone Xs and Xs Max, Belkin revealed their newest dual-device wireless charger for iPhones and the Apple Watch. The BoostUp Wireless Charging Dock has “optimized wireless charging” up to 7.5W for one iPhone and 5W/1A for Apple Watch. This dual-device charger ....
6 paid iPhone apps you can download for free on September 21stA couple of the paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free that we shared with you in yesterday's post are actually still available as free downloads, so go back and grab them while you still can if you haven't already. Of course, we've got a fresh new roundup for you on Friday, and you'll find the ....
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The lines to buy a new iPhone on launch day are shorter than they were last year (AAPL)Getty
Apple fans love lining up outside Apple stores before a new iPhone comes out.
This year, lines around the world were shorter than they've been in previous years for the new iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.
Apple has encouraged customers who want an iPhone on the first day it's available....
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The only portable charger an Apple fan will ever needIf you’re an Apple fan, there are two devices you have on your person at all times. The first is obviously your iPhone, and the second is your Apple Watch. Both devices are absolutely crucial, and you automatically begin to panic anytime the battery starts to run low on either. Want to make su....
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Apple's interactive site lets you play with the new iPhone XS before you buy itReviews for the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max began popping up online earlier this week, but on Friday, consumers were finally able to get their hands on the new phones as shipments began arriving. As expected, the XS and XS Max are the two most powerful iPhones models ever, but there aren't too many ....
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These are the 5 best-selling iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max cases on AmazonHappy iPhone day, Apple fans! Whether you're getting yourself a new iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max today or you plan on buying one in the coming weeks, one thing is certain: you definitely, absolutely, positively need a case. Apple's new iPhones start at more than $1,000 when you factor in sales tax, an....
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iPhone XS fans trolled hard waiting in line at Apple StoreLast night a crew of Huawei PR handed out packages at an Apple Store to consumers waiting to buy the new iPhone Xs. These packages contained an accessory, for free, from Huawei. The trolling in this situation didn’t really end up being at the expense of the consumers so much as it was direct i....
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27 great apps you should download first for your new iPhone XS (AAPL)You've managed to get your hands on a new iPhone XS or XS Max, and now you want cool apps to run on it.
The Tech Insider staff picked some of our favorite apps that show off the power of Apple's phone.
The list is focused on lesser-known software that we use and love; if you're looking for the mo....
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iPhone Xs and Xs Max teardown reveal new battery techWith the iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max launching in a number of regions around the world today, iFixit has delivered its anticipated pair of teardowns. It’s doing things a bit differently this time around, as its taking a look at the internals of both the iPhone Xs and Xs Max side-by-side. If yo....
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The iPhone XS has a secret second notch that you'll never seeIt's iPhone XS launch day, which means we're learning all the little tidbits about the new iPhones that Apple or in the early reviews never detailed. For starters, the first YouTube drop test shows the iPhone XS is a lot more durable than the iPhone X. We also found out that Apple may have wanted to....
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Teardown of iPhone XS reveals new, L-shaped batteryNow that Apple's iPhone XS and XS Max are available for purchase, they've already been dropped, drowned, and of course — torn down.
The teardown experts at iFixit have disassembled the iPhone XS and its bigger sibling, the iPhone XS Max, in one go. And though the phones' internals are s....
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Is $1,100 too much for an iPhone? Get an older one for lessNEW YORK (AP) — The $1,100 price tag on Apple's latest iPhone turned heads when the company announced it last week. But for less than half as much, you can still get a good camera, a decent-sized screen and other popular features.Just.......
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The iPhone XS is barely out, and someone already dropped it onto concreteApple's iPhone XS and XS Max are finally getting into the hands of the consumers, and what's the first thing they do? They drop the phones onto concrete, of course.
Well, maybe not all consumers. YouTube channel TechSmartt performed the first drop test of Apple's new iPhones on Thursday, which is e....
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All the gear you need to fast charge your new iPhone XS (or anything else) is discounted on AmazonAfter a wait that felt like it was going to last an eternity, Apple's new iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are finally here! They have tons of new features that Apple fans will love, including support for fast charging that can give you hours of additional battery life in just a few minutes. The only pro....
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25 must-have iPhone accessories under $25The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.
The most important gadget in almost everyone's life is their phone, and for Apple fans that means the iPhone.
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iPhone XS vs. iPhone X: A complete list of everything new in Apple's next-gen iPhoneAfter a year of leaks and rumors followed by a week of pre-orders, Apple's new iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are finally here. Two-thirds of Apple's 2018 iPhone lineup hits store shelves on Friday, and Apple fans around the world are giddy with anticipation. Millions upon millions of people will take ....
First iPhone XS drop test says the phone is nearly indestructible, but glass is still glassThe day you've been waiting for is finally here. Your brand new iPhone is either shipping on Friday, or awaits in a retail store. It's also the day when regular users get to put the iPhone XS and XS Max through various tests, the kind of tests that early reviewers shy away from. I am talking about d....
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Apple heard you like iPhones so it put a tiny iPhone in your mobile browserApple has launched a microsite for its new iPhone XS and XS Max, and it features a tiny 3D model of said devices which you can rotate simply by tilting your phone left and right.
The microsite, located at http://experience.apple/iphone/ (unearthed by 9to5Mac), is mobile-only; if you open it i....
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iPhone XS manual references unreleased AirPower wireless charging accessorySoon after Apple unveiled the new iPhones and Apple Watch last week, we discovered that Apple removed almost all AirPower mentions from its website. Later, reports from two Apple insiders revealed that Apple has been experiencing various issues with AirPower manufacturing, which explains why the uni....
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China has banned hugely popular game streaming service TwitchPhoto by Ethan Miller/Getty Images
Twitch, the hugely popular streaming service, has been banned in China.
The ban came after a spike in popularity, probably caused by users watching an eSports tournament.
Some users view the ban as an oppression of free speech, and the Chinese government have ....
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Instagram's new TV service recommended videos of potential child abuseInstagram; Samantha Lee/Business Insider
Exclusive: Instagram's new TV service, IGTV, recommended videos of what appeared to be child exploitation and genital mutilation, a Business Insider investigation has found.
BI monitored IGTV over a three-week period and found its algorithm&nbs....
Report details how fake Apple products end up sold by AmazonApple sees nothing wrong with charging $19 for a single Lightning-to-USB cable and $9 for the privilege of using your headphones with your $1,000 phone, so it's no real surprise that the trade in fake Apple accessories is rampant. If you've ever spent any time on Aliexpress -- or in your local bodeg....
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Meghan McCain Shares Touching Screenshot To Instagram, Says 'Death Of A Beloved Is An Amputation'Meghan McCain, co-host of The View and daughter in mourning for her father, the late Senator John McCain, took to Instagram earlier today to share a sad and touching message.
Having taken some time off from her hosting duties of the ABC News television program — presumably in observance of ....
You can save more than $1,400 on your iPhone XS purchase with the right planThe iPhone X successor is just as expensive as the original, contrary to what many buyers may have hoped. The iPhone XS starts at $999 and goes all the way up to $1,349, while the Max is $100 more on all storage tiers — so it starts at $1,099 and goes up to $1,449. But with the right plan, you mig....
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Vaporize all the invisible grime on your phone in minutes with this must-have gadgetIf you really knew how much bacteria and other nastiness was on the surface of your smartphone right now, there’s a very good chance that you’d vomit. If not, you’d at least dry heave for a while. Our smartphones are absolutely disgusting and then we go ahead and smear that stuff a....
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Speed test shows how much faster your old iPhone will be after the iOS 12 updateWe've been telling you that iOS 12 is a lot faster than iOS 11 from the first days of iOS 12 beta 1. Apple promised at WWDC that iOS 12's primary focus is performance, and that showed from the first developer release. Now that the final iOS 12 build is available for everyone to download, old iPhones....
The first iOS 12.1 public beta with Group Facetime is available right nowiOS 12 was released to the masses last week, so as per Apple's tradition, we're getting our first look at the next version of iOS 12 this week. Although decimal-point versions of iOS often aren't the most exciting, Apple left out a few features from the iOS 12 initial release which have made an appe....
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7 paid iPhone apps on sale for free on September 20thYesterday's roundup of the best paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free was one of the best ones we've had in a while, and a few of the apps in there are actually still free downloads if you hurry. Thursday brings with it a fresh new batch of freebies though, and we've rounded up the seven best o....
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You'll finally be able to turn off Gmail's annoying Smart Reply feature soonOne of the features Google included in the massive Gmail update it released a few months ago was the "Smart Reply" feature that was already available in its mobile app. With Smart Replies, you can quickly answer an email by selecting one of the three responses Google suggests. However, those machine....
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Apple's iOS 12 is a modest update that doesn't feel much different from iOS 11 (AAPL)Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Apple released iOS 12, the newest mobile operating system for iPhones and iPads, on Monday.
The new update includes some new features and lots of refinements and optimizations.
Overall, it doesn't feel much different from iOS 11.
Past iterations of iOS offered more....
iPhone Xs teardown shows new battery, expanded waterproofingThe iPhone Xs and Xs Max launch tomorrow, and while we expect a flood of teardown videos to land once the phones are finally out on shelves, the first one was actually published today. This new teardown video gives us an up-close look at the internals of the iPhone Xs, which is likely the model most....
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This is cheapest place to repair a cracked screen for older iPhones — and it isn't the Apple StoreThe Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.
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Using an iPhone with a cracked screen is a huge inconvenience, but forking over the money and the time to get it fixed i....
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The cool new AR measuring app Apple released in iOS 12 has some issues with accuracyApple's big iOS 12 update was finally released to the public earlier this week and it truly is a breath of fresh air in so many ways. The company's previous-generation iOS 11 software had been a pretty big mess ever since it was first released last fall. It was riddled with bugs, several big securit....
Samsung just launched a phone with a triple-lens camera, and it's not the Galaxy S10Samsung on Thursday came out of left field with a phone that's not a flagship, but which happens to sport a few features unseen on Samsung flagship handsets. The new device isn't part of the iconic Galaxy S or Note families. Instead, it has a boring name that doesn't do it justice: The Galaxy A7.
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Apple, Samsung duke it out in NZ's 'ultra-premium' smartphone marketWill punters buy Apple's new iPhone Xs Max, priced up to $2977? Analysts are wary, but market data figures show that Kiwis - and punters worldwide - have displayed a suprisingly strong taste for the new category of "ultra-premium".......
