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Amazon will now publish reader-nominated authors from around the globe

Amazon will now publish reader-nominated authors from around the globe Amazon has announced that it’s expanding Kindle Scout — itsprogram to publish books from aspiring authors voted on by readers — outside the US. The company will now begin accepting novel-length English manuscripts from writers around the world, for publication under its Kindle Press banner.

Here’s when Apple is releasing new software for Apple Watch, Mac, iPhone and iPad

Here’s when Apple is releasing new software for Apple Watch, Mac, iPhone and iPad Anxious to get your hands on Apple’s latest offerings? We are, too! When it comes to hardware and software, some pretty good stuff is in the pipeline. You’ll probably hang onto your existing hardware, at least for a little while longer. If

Apple iPhone 6s, 6s Plus Equipped With ‘3D Touch’

Apple iPhone 6s, 6s Plus Equipped With ‘3D Touch’   The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus are here, and on the outside, they look very similar to their predecessors, save for a new rose gold color. But Apple gave them a few internal upgrades, most notably 3D Touch, which is essentially Force Touch for the

These Are the Most Popular iOS Apps, Games Ever

These Are the Most Popular iOS Apps, Games Ever More people around the world have downloaded Facebook than any other app available for iOS devices, according to a new report from App Annie. In anticipation of Apple’s big media eventnext week, the app analytics firm took a look back at the most popular apps and games

iPhone 6s Rumors Tip New Color, Big Camera Upgrades

iPhone 6s Rumors Tip New Color, Big Camera Upgrades   The invitations for Apple’s Sept. 9 eventare out, so the rumor mill is kicking into overdrive. Ahead of the big reveal in San Francisco next month, reports about a new color, the future of existing products, and iPhone specs are making the rounds. According to

The best 10 apps to download in today’s iTunes App Sale

The best 10 apps to download in today’s iTunes App Sale     Apple has cut prices on hundreds of apps; here’s Alphr’s pick of the best ones for your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch The iTunes store has an impressive range of apps for your iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch, and Apple has just

Samsung Pay has a secret weapon that could challenge Apple Pay

Samsung Pay has a secret weapon that could challenge Apple Pay Thanks to MasterCard, Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge owners in the UK will be able to use Samsung Pay later this year   Samsung has teamed up with MasterCard to bring its Apple Payrival to the UK. Like Apple Pay, Samsung Pay payment service

Microsoft Office for Mac 2016

Microsoft Office for Mac 2016 Office for Mac 2016 is finally available to the public; here’s the lowdown   Everyone has it. Food that languishes at the back of the cupboard for years because you can’t be bothered to throw it out. A jar of some gooseberry jam from 2008; the redcurrant jelly you bought

Apple TV isn’t just about TV. It’s about owning the home with HomeKit

Apple TV isn’t just about TV. It’s about owning the home with HomeKit The potential integration of Siri into the next Apple TV shows Apple is getting serious about home automation     It looks like Apple TV is finally going to get an update, most probably at the September rollout of the next iPhone.

Apple Updates iOS 9 Public Beta, Welcomes Back Home Sharing

Apple Updates iOS 9 Public Beta, Welcomes Back Home Sharing   For those daring users who have been running Apple’s iOS 9 Public Beta on their iOS devices, a little bit of relief is arriving in the form of an update to iOS 9 Public Beta 2. Launched a few days ago, the beta update