Apple Watch Competition to Grow as Google Plans Its Own Wearables Following Fitbit Acquisition

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Google today announced it plans to release its own "Made by Google" wearables following its $2.1 billion acquisition of fitness tracker maker Fitbit. The deal is expected to close in 2020 pending regulatory approvals.

Over the years, Google has made progress with partners in this space with Wear OS and Google Fit, but we see an opportunity to invest even more in Wear OS as well as introduce Made by Google wearable devices into the market. Fitbit has been a true pioneer in the industry and has created engaging products, experiences and a vibrant community of users. By working closely with Fitbit's team of experts, and bringing together the best AI, software and hardware, we can help spur innovation in wearables and build products to benefit even more people around the world.

Fitbit confirmed that it will continue to support both Android and iOS, and that Fitbit health data will not be used for Google ads.

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Apple TV+ Launches With New $49.99 Annual Subscription Option, Save $10 Per Year

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Apple has quietly introduced an annual subscription option for Apple TV+, priced at $49.99 in the United States, $59.99 in Canada, £49.99 in the United Kingdom, and €49.99 in many other European countries.


In the United States, the $49.99 annual subscription provides a savings of $9.89 per year compared to a $4.99 per month subscription, which totals $59.88 in a year. In other words, the annual subscription effectively provides 12 months of Apple TV+ access for the price of 10 months for paying upfront.

To switch to the annual subscription plan on an iOS device, open the TV app, tap on your profile in the top-right corner, tap on Manage Subscriptions, tap on Apple TV+, and select the one-year option. Those with a free one-year trial will not be billed until expiration of that trial on November 1, 2020 or later.

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Made in LDN: Apple to Showcase Creative Works of Talented Youth in London Next Weekend

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Apple Stores this summer hosted a series of "Made in LDN" creative sessions in partnership with the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, as part of the Today at Apple program. Apple says thousands of young people from across the city came together to express themselves with photography, art, design, music, and more.


Now, Apple will be showcasing their work at 49-50 Poland Street in London on Friday, November 8 through Sunday, November 10 between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. local time each day. The showcase will feature work from sessions including Vicky Grout, Mr. Bailey, Wretch 32 and 56 Black Men, and other talented young Londoners.


Registration is open on Apple's website.

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How to watch BBC iPlayer abroad on iPhone, iPad or Mac

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Want to watch iPlayer from abroad? BBC iPlayer is one of the biggest streaming services in the UK and is free for those inside the UK with a TV licence - here's how to stream it when you're outside the UK too

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Deals Spotlight: AT&T Discounts 32GB Apple TV 4K to New Low of $90 (Regular $179)

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AT&T today introduced a new deal on the 32GB Apple TV 4K streaming box, now priced at $90, down from a regular price of $179 at Apple and other major resellers ($89 off). This is the lowest that we've tracked for a new model of the Apple TV 4K, and is well timed because today is also the launch day of Apple's new streaming service Apple TV+.

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You can get the deal by visiting AT&T's website, adding the Apple TV 4K to your cart, and checking out before the offer expires. AT&T noted that customers will have a 14-day return policy on the device, and purchases are limited to four per customer. With standard shipping, the Apple TV 4K should arrive between November 6 and November 8.

Since September 10, Apple has also been bundling one year of Apple TV+ with any purchase of an iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, iPod touch, or Mac. This means that if you take advantage of AT&T's offer today, you'll also be getting one year of Apple TV+ at no extra cost. Our Apple TV+ guide has more information on the service and its shows.

Check out our full Deals Roundup for a more detailed look at all of the newest Apple-related sales and bargains happening this week.

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Best iPhone Screen Protectors

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They might be boring, but they'll save you a headache. Get some advice on which screen protector is best for your iPhone 8, 8 Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 6 or 6 Plus here.

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