Apple and Microsoft showcase what's coming next while OnePlus impresses with quality hardware and no gimmicks.
Out in San Francisco, iMore rocked the town for , where Apple came out with a refined and bolder vision for , a smarter and Siri-er , a rethinking of all the frustrations of the , and much more.
Normally when you announce a new product, you don't also announce the next version of that product. But that's what Microsoft did with the — an impressively slimmed down and improved version of the current Xbox One coming latter this summer — and the 4K gaming VR-capable due until late 2017. And if there's one other thing we took away from E3, it's that .
OnePlus is back with , and it's a darned impressive phone. Not just that, we're also relieved that OnePlus has decided to drop the frustrating and gimmicky invites system .
Tesla's ramp-up to the late next year continues, and they recently on their way — though there's still a lot of growth to do. And to get their cars in front of more customers, Tesla's trying something different: they're .
Oh, and Microsoft went and . Because why not?
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The big news this week was the — it brings a to , has a great price, and turns out to be a pretty darn good phone overall. Best of all, invites aren't required, so you can . In somewhat related news, OnePlus says there won't be a .
In other news, Google Play is now arriving on Chromebooks, starting with the — be ready for this to expand to others in the next couple of months.
Google also pushed out the newest version , including a in the "about" screen.
Looking to pick up a Nexus device on a deal? There's a great discount , and eBay has the as well.
As BlackBerry gears up to announce their Q1 2017 results on June 23, they continue to roll out Android Marshmallow to Priv owners. This time around, AT&T Priv owners have been invited to the beta while T-Mobile customers can now get the official release. Additionally, this week BlackBerry also further expanded their BBM Video rollout for iPhone and Android bringing Europe and Africa to the fold.
has come and gone but its aftermath will continue to play out for month to come. As expected, it was a software-centric show with updates to all four — yup, this year there's four — of Apple's platform. There was also one more thing: The introduction of Swift Playgrounds, perhaps the most accessible new programming environment since Hypercard.
We've only just begun covering all the new features and what they'll mean for you, so keep it locked to iMore!
Tesla's in an expansion mode. First up is the expansion of production capacity — for the first time . Granted, that's a far way from the nearly 10,000/week they'll need to meet , but it's a start nonetheless. Speaking of meeting demand, one of Tesla's weaker points is their reach — they have just over 200 stores globally and their website, which makes it hard to give the tires a good kicking before you fork over your hard-earned cash. So , at least as part of a pilot. Now you can get a new pair of slacks and all in one stop.
But for those of you that own an older , there's hope for the now-outdated style of your sedan. Of course, you could embrace the vintage look, or you could . It's $2,500 for a fresh look — or $66,000 and up for a new car. Your call.
E3 has come and gone, and if we learned anything at all it's that the game industry has accepted VR and users are ready to dive in head first. Oculus and HTC Vive support for new titles created some online rage about exclusives, while Sony grabbed everyone's attention with a PlayStation VR launch date and a flashy list of games launching with the console.
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Microsoft was at E3 this week and announced two new Xbox consoles. One is the due this August and is a slimmer version that can also do 4K video. is not due until late 2017, but it promises to be the most powerful console ever besting the forthcoming PlayStation 4.5. Scorpio will be able to do true 4K and VR gaming. Out of nowhere Microsoft bought the worked-related social network LinkedIn . Both companies have big plans to transform the workplace model of company directories .
Windows 10 Anniversary Update is nearing the end of its development, and we're seeing rapid releases for Insiders. Those on the Fast Ring saw two OS updates this week for PC and Mobile ( and ), bringing many fixes, improvements, and 23 new languages for handwriting recognition. Cross-device notifications and Quick actions also saw changes.
For non-Insiders, Microsoft cumulate update for all Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile devices to address some bugs, improve performance, and patch any additional issues.
Finally, Microsoft's unveiled its forthcoming that compete with services like Pandora and Songza (before it was acquired by Google). Users in the Insider Fast Ring are getting a sneak peek .