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The second update to iOS 10 has arrived. iOS 10.0.3 is targeted exclusively at the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. The release comes in advance of the highly anticipated iOS 10.1 update, which was just seeded in its fourth beta iteration to developers and public beta users. iOS 10.0.3 fixes a bug that has caused cellular connectivity problems for some users, initially discovered on the Verizon network.
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Good news for those seeking a Jet Black iPhone 7 Plus. Stocks of the flagship iPhone in the flagship color have finally caught up with demand, making it possible to pick one up at Apple stores across the US. As usual, there are a couple of different ways to check if an iPhone is in stock before heading to the store. The increased supply could be temporary, however as the Jet Black finish is relatively difficult to manufacture.
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Apple has updated its website with an October 28th release date for the Apple Watch Nike+. Apple originally unveiled the Series 2 Watch at its iPhone 7 keynote back in September. It was revealed that the Watch would be available in four colors for $369, but a release date was never mentioned. There are two versions of the Watch with four different Nike Sport Band options. The different models include a Space Gray case with Volt (lime) or Cool Gray band and a Silver Aluminum case with Volt or White band. Each Watch is also available as a 38mm or 42mm version.
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Two major horror/action franchises are set to return in 2017. Resident Evil: The Final Chapter lands in theaters on January 27th, and Kate Beckinsale is set to reprise her role as Selene in the werewolf vs. vampire flick, Underworld: Blood Wars, on January 6th. If you can't wait until after the holidays to get your Underworld fix, Ludia has released a real-time strategy game based on the upcoming movie.
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Samsung has confirmed that the troublesome Galaxy Note 7 has been discontinued. A spokeswomen for Samsung has told both the Wall Street Journal and TechCrunch that production of the handset is being stopped due to fears of defective batteries.
"We can confirm the report that Samsung has permanently discontinued the production of Galaxy Note7," a spokeswoman told TechCrunch.
