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The word is out: iOS 11 does not support 32-bit apps. According to Business Insider, some prominent apps such as Infinity Blade and YouTube Capture are 32-bit apps. In fact, roughly 187,000 apps in the App Store are not 64-bit compatible. So what does it all mean?
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Apple has opened donations directly through iTunes to help with Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. The storm hit Texas as a category 4 cyclone, causing catastrophic flooding in Houston. The floods are expected to get worse as rain totaling up to three feet is forecast to blanket the area through Wednesday. Those with an Apple ID can easily send donations to the American Red Cross using iTunes, the App Store or Apple's online store.
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Apple plans to launch an update to the Apple TV at its September iPhone event. According to Bloomberg, the new set-top box will support 4K HDR content thanks to an upgraded processor. More powerful hardware is only part of the equation, however with Apple taking on a "renewed focus on the living room".
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There are only a few preseason games left which means fantasy football is in full swing. Fantasy football owners all over the world are busy researching the best teams and sharpening their skills with mock drafts. As any good owner knows, your iOS device is one of your most important tools to draft a championship team, but it's only as good as the apps you have downloaded. Here are 3 apps to help you win your league and earn your well deserved bragging rights for 2018.
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The hunt for Star Wars characters will kick off at 12:01 a.m. PDT (3.01 a.m. ET) on Sept. 1 in over 20,000 retail locations across 30 different countries, according to Reuters. The new Disney-sponsored promotion will allow fans of the Sci-Fi franchise to interact with different Star Wars characters, such as Rey or Chewbacca, at different retail locations across the US.
The event, to get people in stores to purchase upcoming Last Jedi merchandise, will use augmented reality technology to display Star Wars characters at participating retail locations, like Apple, Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy and more. Shoppers will be able to take photos or videos of the characters using their smartphone cameras and share them on social media. 5 new characters and collectible data chips will be introduced every day.
