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News Roundup – November 04, 2016

All the essential iPhone, iPad, Apple and apps news from the last week

Wireless charging Reports suggest it’s heading to the 2017 iPhone – but will it be properly wireless? Read the story!

New TV app A new app by Apple will arrive in December for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. Universal streaming for all! Read the story!

Apple Watch Camera Some were disappointed by the lack of camera on the Apple Watch Series 2 – but has a plucky third-party found the solution in a Watch strap? Read the story!

iOS 10.2 A developer beta release of the next version of iOS 10.2 reveals some intriguing changes. Find out what they are: Read the story!

MacBook Pro orders The recent and divisive update to the MacBook Pro line has received more online orders than any previous generation. Read the story!

Walmart resisting Apple Pay The biggest retailer in the US is installing Chase Pay, continuing its avoidance of Apply Pay support. Read the story!

Free app of the week! Apple reveals that its free app this week is the visually-stunning game Lost in Harmony. Download it for free now. Read the story!

Elsewhere

Apple iPhone captures 103.6% of smartphone industry profits in Q3 according to analyst estimates – via 9to5Mac

Single Sign-On feature for paid-TV apps arrives on Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad for Beta testers – via 9to5Mac

New MacBook Pros may not be compatible with some early Thunderbolt 3 devices – via MacRumors