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Prizmo developer Creaceed has launched version 5 of its powerful iOS scanning app today with a host of new capabilities for an improved experience. New features include both on-device and cloud-based OCR (optical character recognition) processing, Siri Shortcuts, a batch editor, auto-upload of PDFs to iCloud, Dropbox and others, iMessage extension, and much more.

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Over a year and a half ago, Nintendo announced plans to bring Mario Kart Tour to the iPhone and Android. Now, the company has given the game an official release date, teasing that it will be available starting next month.

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Apple Watch has evolved with new features and hardware changes since the original launched in 2015 but one aspect that has remained nearly the same is battery life. Read on as we take a look at how to extend Apple Watch battery life while traveling with some options in settings as well as portable chargers.

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Update: Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways have also announced partial bans. As with the FAA rule, affected models are banned from both cabin and hold baggage unless verified as having had the battery replaced.

A new safety precaution has seen all MacBooks banned from checked baggage on Virgin Australia flights due to fears over battery fires. They are still permitted in cabin baggage.

While some might consider the blanket ban an overreaction, it’s actually a pretty sensible approach that is unlikely to inconvenience many…

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Yeelight HomeKit support has finally landed, after what the company says is eight months of work.

Even better, there’s a firmware update available for three existing products that will retroactively add HomeKit support…

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Apple has now launched its annual Labor Day movie sale featuring deals from $5 along with a host of notable bundle offers. You’ll find all of our top picks below, including a great price on the complete Harry Potter collection at $50 and a number of Disney films marked down. Each of these titles will become a permanent addition to your library, making this a great time to expand or find some new movies for the long weekend ahead. Hit the jump for all of our favorite Labor Day movie sale deals.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook announced today that Apple will be donating to help battle the effects of the continuing fire and destruction in the Amazon rain forest. Cook said that it’s “devastating” to see what’s happening across South America.

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With just two weeks until Apple’s expected fall event in September, we’re all set to see the iPhone 11 lineup, new Apple Watch hardware, and much more unveiled. Here’s when Apple is likely to announce and release Apple Watch Series 5.

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Instagram is reportedly planning to launch an app called “Threads” that would serve as a companion to the main Instagram application. The Verge reports today that Threads would “promote constant, intimate sharing between users and their closest friends.”

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