Apple schedules investor call to announce fourth quarter results

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Apple has scheduled its Fiscal Year 2019 Fourth Quarter Results call
The conference call is a quarterly meeting between Apple, its investors, and the media
The call is scheduled for Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 2:00 PM PST
It’s time to talk iPhone 11 launch.

Every quarter, Apple gets on the phone with investors and the media to talk about the financial results of the last quarter, as well as give a general roadmap as far as what kind of financial performance to expect from the company in the next 3 months. Reported by 9to5Mac, Apple has updated its Investor Relations website to announce the date and time of its next conference call where Tim Cook and team will discuss the results for the company’s fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019.

The quarter of business that is being discussed on the call runs from July 2, 2019 to September 30, 2019, so it includes the launches of a mountain of hardware, software, and services from Apple. While not on the market for the …

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Untitled Goose Game memes have taken the internet by storm

Honking funny.

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Untitled Goose Game has taken the video game world by storm.
Now, fans are immortalizing the game with memes and art.
You can purchase Untitled Goose Game for Nintendo Switch for $15.
Untitled Goose Game, out now for Mac, PC and Nintendo Switch, has become one of 2019’s surprise hits. What’s not to love? In the game, players take control of mischievous goose who torments a small town and its residents.

Now, players are immortalizing Untitled Goose Game with memes and fan art that highlight how a cold-hearted goose has a surprising power to bring people together.

This one goes after the ”change my mind” meme

Getting in on the Goose memes. #untitledgoosegame pic.twitter.com/2NkD6dEXPE— 👾Pretty Random Gaming 👾 (@PrettyRGaming) September 27, 2019

Goose goes seagull

Honkkkkk. #untitledgoosegame pic.twitter.com/KXA72gGAdm— Kimmmieee (@henlo_ko) September 27, 2019

Dark Souls meets its match

”Ahh, hello. Was it you …

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Totallee Thin is totally my daily-use iPhone 11 Pro case and here’s why

It’s ultra-thin all the way for me, and Totallee’s case is my bliss.

Every person has a different idea of what makes a good case. That’s why there are so many different styles and colors out there. Some want the flashiest look. Others want convenience. Rugged cases are a favorite for clumsy fingers. For me, it’s an ultra-thin case. Something that makes me feel OK with setting my iPhone on a concrete slab, but doesn’t feel like there’s a case on it. I also prefer clear instead of any color (though I do love a good colorful case from time to time) because I always get Apple’s newest color and so feel compelled to show it off.

This is where Totallee’s Thin iPhone case comes in. It’s 0.02″ thin. It’s practically paper thin. Not as thin as plastic wrap, but only a little thicker. It’s my everyday case (believe me, I switch cases often, but I always go back to my Totallee). I’ve had one since the iPhone X and it’s the first case I bought for my iPhone 11 Pro, even before it arrived.

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Chase beats Apple Card’s 3% back on iPhone 11

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Chase Freedom has a new 5% back offer every quarter
From October through December, earn 5% back on Chase Pay and Paypal purchases
This beats Apple’s cash back offer by 2%
Use Chase Pay or Paypal to almost double Apple Card’s rewards on iPhone 11.

Every quarter, Chase Freedom runs a 5% back offer for certain categories. For the last three months of 2019, two of those categories could help you earn 5% back on your iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, or iPhone 11 Pro Max. From October 1, 2019 through December 30, 2019, cardholders will be able to earn 5% cash back (or points) when making a purchase using PayPal or Chase Pay. The offer is good for up to $1,500 in purchases.

If you are are an AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint customer, and are looking to upgrade with your carrier, you can take advantage of …

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Latest iOS 13 update improves Siri Shortcuts on HomePod

In another bug fix update to iOS 13, Apple released iOS 13.1.2 today that, to Siri Shortcuts user’s delight, brings back support for running shortcuts from HomePod.

Since the release of iOS 13, users have not been able to run Siri Shortcuts from their HomePods, leaving users with an error message when they tried to test out the new changes to Shortcuts. In this update, that’s been resolved, allowing users to run and interact with multi-step Siri Shortcuts from their HomePod, hands-free. We’ve got details on how to get the changes, what they mean, and 5 shortcuts for you to use on HomePod.

One thing to note: this update is iOS 13.1.2 for iPhone, not the HomePod – HomePod still runs iOS 12.4 after this update and that is not a mistake. Apple hasn’t updated the HomePod itself, but fixed the bug that was preventing HomePod from passing any shortcuts back to the phone for processing. Siri Shortcuts and other Personal Requests are triggered on HomePod, but all the work is handled b…

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Apple Maps ’Look Around’ feature expands to Los Angeles

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Apple Maps Look Around is expanding to Los Angeles.
Look Around lets users take a street perspective view for the location they are looking up.
Los Angeles follows New York City as the second major metropolis to get support for Look Around this week.
Los Angeles is the latest city to get support.

With the rollout of iOS 13, Apple added the ’Look Around’ feature for Apple Maps that took a page out of Google Maps’ Street View allowing users to take a 360-degree view of most major streets within a city. Unfortunately, the feature was only offered for a few select cities, but Apple has expanded support to a new major city.

Look Around support is now offered for the Los Angeles region, including the central hub Downtown Los Angeles. Users in the L.A. area will have access to street information from Burbank down to Long Beach. It also goes all the way to the coast covering Santa Monica Beach and goes as far east as Pomona. It does not quite reach the Orange County …

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Apple denied tariff relief on five Mac Pro components

The company was granted relief on 10 of 15 components.

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The U.S. Trade Represenatitive’s office has denied Apple a reprieve on import tariffs on five Mac Pro components.
One of those components is the optional wheels.
The news follows Apple saying it would make the redesigned Mac Pro in Texas.
Following the news that Apple would make the redesigned Mac Pro in the U.S., the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) office has denied Apple relief for tariffs on five components designed for the computer. One of those components is the optional wheels users can attach to the Mac Pro to easily transport it around an office.

According to Bloomberg, some of the components that weren’t granted a reprieve from the 25 percent tariffs include a main circuit board, power adapter, charging cable, and a cooling system for the Mac Pro’s processor.

The USTR said the five exclusion requests were denied because Apple couldn’t prove the tariffs would ”cause severe economic harm” to t…

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The Coros Apex is the prefect smartwatch for getting off the grid

Apple Watch Series 5 may be the best watch for most people, but Coros’ latest smartwatch is designed for those extra long-distance runs and deep wilderness adventures.

With Apple just launching the Series 5 Apple Watch, they’ve addressed one of the biggest issues I’ve had with it: it now sports an always-on display. Another big complaint I have, however, is battery life when you’re in the backcountry for days at a time. The Coros Apex GPS Multisport watch fulfills my smartwatch needs and my extended isolation needs.

Coros Apex

Price: From $300

Bottom line: If you run or bike long-distance, the Apex has you covered, battery-wise and GPS-wise, for the long haul.

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Before Coros launched their newest model, the Vertix, (full review here) they turned heads with the Apex, the first GPS watch by Coros. It made trail runners take…

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Nintendo Switch games for Halloween from lighthearted to horrifying

Far before the first leaf falls, each Autumn I’m already counting down the days to Halloween. Nothing gets me more excited for this spooky day than playing some of my favorite Nintendo Switch games. Then when the haunting day arrives, I love nothing more than to curl up on the couch clutching my controller and eating candy. Whether you’re looking for something to play by yourself or for a spooky game to play with friends, here are the best Nintendo Switch games to celebrate All Hallows Eve this year.

★ Featured favorite

Resident Evil Triple Pack

This collection comes with Resident Evil 4, 5, and 6, some of the best games in the series. You can even play local or online multiplayer with Resident Evil 5 and 6. Each game has you fighting creepy foes and blasting your way to safety. This classic horror collection releases just in time for Halloween on October 29, 2019.

$50 at Amazon

Who Ya Goo-nna Call?

Luigi’s Mansion 3

Staff pick

For lighthearted spooks, you r…

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Halide update for iPhone 11 Pro makes switching lenses a breeze

One of the best camera apps just got better.

What you need to know

Halide has been updated with enhanced support for iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro.
There’s a new Lens Switcher feature for quickly switching lenses on the iPhone 11 Pro.
Halide is also introducing a new feature known as Lens Guides.
Halide on Monday released an important update that brings enhanced support for Apple’s new iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro. Among the new features, which Halide detailed in a blog post, is support for a ”tactile Lens switcher.”

A a glance, our lens switcher looks the same as before; we kept it in the same spot so it doesn’t interfere with your viewfinder and is within easy reach. Keeping the viewfinder clear of any obstructions is one of our highest priorities.

To cycle between the iPhone 11 Pro’s different focal lengths, simply press the 1x, 2x, and 0.5x sizes. Users can also use Haptic touch to bring up a lens switcher, so they can easily go for 0.5x to 2x without cycling all the way thr…

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