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• Facebook update adds auto-play videos to your news feed
• Samsung loses its bid to ban sales of Apple’s iPhone and iPad in South Korea
• Tony Fadell, father of the iPod, is the winner of Ive’s and Newson’s (RED) auction
• Walmart to sell the iPhone 5s for $127 and the 5c for $27 starting December 13
• Google releases new Chrome desktop apps and Chrome App Launcher for the Mac
• Apple supplier Pegatron under fire following death of underage worker
• Southwest Airlines to offer $2 in-flight iMessaging access
• Spotify launches free music experience on mobiles and tablets
• Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas now available in the App Store [Update: Available in the US App Store]
• Make Your Mac a Media Center with the Merry Mac Bundle [Deals Hub]

Facebook update adds auto-play videos to your news feed Posted: 11 Dec 2013 09:04 PM PST Facebook rolled out another update to its social networking app , bringing the iOS app to version 6.8. This latest update will cause a stir because it finally enables auto-playing videos. This feature was announced earlier this year and lays the groundwork for auto-play ads, which are expected to debut sometime in 2014.  Continue reading →

Samsung loses its bid to ban sales of Apple’s iPhone and iPad in South Korea Posted: 11 Dec 2013 08:08 PM PST Reuters reports that a South Korean court has dismissed Samsung’s lawsuit claiming Apple had infringed on three of its patents. Continue reading →

Tony Fadell, father of the iPod, is the winner of Ive’s and Newson’s (RED) auction Posted: 11 Dec 2013 07:50 PM PST The (RED) auction hosted by Apple's SVP of design Jony Ive and industrial designer Marc Newson was a smashing success, raising over $12 million for charity. Two of the hottest items were a red Mac Pro and a set of gold EarPods designed by Ive and Newson. The buyer who purchased these items remained anonymous until now. Continue reading →

Walmart to sell the iPhone 5s for $127 and the 5c for $27 starting December 13 Posted: 11 Dec 2013 07:00 PM PST Walmart is preparing to slash the price on the iPhone 5c and the iPhone 5s for a special holiday sale that’ll kick off this Friday and last until Christmas Eve (December 24). Continue reading →

Google releases new Chrome desktop apps and Chrome App Launcher for the Mac Posted: 11 Dec 2013 03:49 PM PST Earlier this year, Google announced a new generation of Chrome apps that bring the best web applications to your desktop. They originally were available on Windows machines and Chromebooks. Starting today, they are available to Mac owners. Continue reading →

Apple supplier Pegatron under fire following death of underage worker Posted: 11 Dec 2013 02:02 PM PST Chinese manufacturer Pegatron is under fire after five unexplained worker deaths, including one involving an underage employee. These fatalities were recorded at the company’s factories this year. The New York Times profiles this young worker as labor practices in Chinese factories face scrutiny again. Continue reading →

Southwest Airlines to offer $2 in-flight iMessaging access Posted: 11 Dec 2013 01:02 PM PST Now that the in-flight use of devices is becoming the de facto standard, Southwest Airlines is looking to capitalize on this change by offering its passengers access to iMessaging for a nominal fee. Continue reading →

Spotify launches free music experience on mobiles and tablets Posted: 11 Dec 2013 11:28 AM PST As expected, Spotify has just launched its free music experience on smartphones and tablets, which gives users access to its catalog of millions of songs across mobile devices for free. However, there is a catch. The free music experience includes: Continue reading →

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas now available in the App Store [Update: Available in the US App Store] Posted: 11 Dec 2013 10:14 AM PST We have some good news for GTA fans. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has just arrived in the App Store in New Zealand, China, Hong Kong and Singapore App Stores. It will be available in the U.S. and other countries shortly. Continue reading →

Make Your Mac a Media Center with the Merry Mac Bundle [Deals Hub] Posted: 11 Dec 2013 08:47 AM PST ‘Tis the season to gear up your Mac with all the apps it could need. We’re pretty sure that’s how that song goes. Instead of decking the halls, deck out your Mac with the Merry Mac Bundle: Beats and Media Edition. It’s jam-packed with apps that will help turn your Mac into the ultimate multimedia computer. You can get the bundle on sale right now in the iPhone Hacks Deals Hub. Continue reading →

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