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Hands-on: This iPhone case adds a rear touchscreen for selfies and expandable storage [Video]

I love cases and accessories that look great but also serve multiple functions. Whether it’s a case with a built-in kick stand or a MagSafe battery that doubles as a charger for multiple devices, I am always looking for gear that solves more than one problem. So when I saw the new Selfix case i knew I had to try it out because of just how much it can do. It is a case and storage expander that adds a display on the rear, which acts as a viewfinder when taking selfies with the main camera. Here is what you should know about it.

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Trademark application suggests AppleCare One could soon be coming to Europe

Trademark application suggests AppleCare One could soon be coming to Europe | Apple promo graphic

Apple added yet another subscription service to its roster last summer in the form of AppleCare One, and it now appears that the company is preparing to launch it in Europe.

A European trademark application has been accepted for “AppleCare One,” and it is now pending approval by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) …

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Could Apple’s London Marathon deal signal new Apple Watch features?

Could Apple's co-sponsorship of the London Marathon signal new Apple Watch features | Photo shows runners competing during a previous event

We learned this week that Apple has become an official partner of this year’s London Marathon, which takes place next month.

The Apple Watch has of course helped a great many runners prepare for their own marathons and other long-distance races, but one of them wonders whether the sponsorship indicates plans to go further …

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Why Apple hasn’t gone all-in on keyboard glyphs in the new MacBooks

The US has long been an outlier when it comes to Apple’s keyboards, using text labels for things like the tab, return and delete keys. The company has long been using glyphs instead of text for all of its keyboards in the rest of the world.

That has now changed, with Apple switching from text to glyphs in the latest US versions of the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, and matching this in the new MacBook Neo. There are some exceptions, however, and a likely practical reason for this …

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