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Apple Announces September 7th Media Event, Watch Event Live at CityMac

Apple has announced that they will be holding an event on Wednesday, September 7 at 10:00 am at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, California. This event is widely rumored to include new product announcements and details of the latest software which was previewed at Apple's WWDC event earlier this summer. Apple will be live streaming the event on their website beginning at 10:00 am (PST). Join us at your local CityMac on Wednesday, September 7 to watch all the excitement as it happens.

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5 Ways You Are Paying Too Much on Verizon

Cell phone plans can seem like a complicated web of mumbo jumbo, full of charges, line items and vague features that require an interpreter. No matter the carrier, there is always confusion around what you are paying, why you are paying it, and the services you are receiving. If you have not reviewed your bill in the past year then it's time to see a Verizon Specialists at CityMac. Whether you want to learn how to reduce your monthly bill, activate parental data controls, or just have general questions about your bill we are here to help.

At CityMac, our goal is to help demystify your bill and make sure that you are confident that the plan you're on is the right plan for you! Come in today to speak with our Verizon Specialists and receive a fast & free Verizon Bill Analysis from CityMac!

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Apple Announces 2016 Worldwide Developer's Conference

Apple’s WWDC, Worldwide Developer's Conference, has been announced for June 13 -  17, 2016. During previous WWDC keynotes, Apple has announced new products, software and services. Let's take a look at possible things Apple could announce at this year's keynote.

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What is an OLED Display?

Each year, the Apple rumor mill circulates with speculation on  new features and technology that will be introduced to Apple's famous lineup of products. A popular rumor this year is that Apple will introduce OLED display technology in their iOS device lineup. These upgrades will have everything to do with the power of sight and all the world's beauty that can be taken in from our eyes.

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Apple Special Event Roundup: New Products

On March 21, Apple held a special event at their headquarters in Cupertino, California. Apple introduced new iPhone and iPad Pro models along with new Apple Watch bands. Let's take a closer look at Apple's new products. 

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Apple Special Event Roundup: New Software Updates

At their Special Event on March 21, Apple released new software updates for OS X, iOS, watchOS and tvOS. After quite some time of being in Beta stages, the new Apple operating system versions are  ready to be released to the public. Here is a look at some of the major updates in Apple's various OS's. 

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iOS 9.3: What to Expect

Apple recently released the 6th installment of the Public Beta of iOS 9.3 and it’s time to start getting excited about this great new update to the Apple Mobile devices. As Apple Beta participants, we at CityMac have had the opportunity to get hands-on with this update for the past month. iOS 9.3 is full of new features and security updates that every user can appreciate. 

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The Incredible Power of the iPhone Camera

This week, we'd like to take a moment to appreciate the incredible iPhone camera. Recently, the awesome power of the iPhone camera was featured during an episode of 60 Minutes on CBS. "The anatomy of an iPhone" video clip, although very brief, features a huge amount of information. This clip is centered around the power and complexity of the iPhone camera. Let's have a sneak peak at just how incredible this tiny Apple wonder is.

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Ransomware: What Is It & Am I At Risk?

On Friday, March 4th, the first case of Ransomware targeted directly at Apple Computers was downloaded by over 6,500 people. Ransomware is malicious software that infects a computer and can then be used to encrypt everything on it until the owner pays a ransom to the hackers who launched the code. This encryption essentially holds a user's data ransom, rendering it unusable and unaccessible until the hacker decrypts the computer.

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