• Best iPhoneography of the week

  Every day, millions of photos are taken around the world, and a good chunk of those are taken on an iPhone. It's no wonder why — the iPhone is super portable, has an amazing iSight camera and an incredibly easy to use Camera app. Combine that with the ability to share photos instantly via…

• You're Almost There: Waiting 8 Hours in Line for iPhone 6

  Apple began accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus on September 12th, although I passed up that opportunity and decided that I would wait in line on launch day instead. After all, two years ago, I was able to get an iPhone 5 on launch day from my local Apple Store in just an hour. …

• iPhone 6 Plus vs. iPhone 6 vs. iPhone 5s: Speed test

  With the iPhone 6 being released, we wanted to put both iPhone 6 models head to head and throw in the iPhone 5s for good measure. So we tested the boot up speed, network, opening stock applications, graphically demanding game loading times, and Geekbench scores. Let's dive in. Continue reading…

• Look out, iCloud. Microsoft buffs up OneDrive with more free storage

  Amid all the fresh interest in Apple's iCloud cloud-storage option following the company's rollout of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, Microsoft doesn't want you to forget about its cloud-storage service, OneDrive. Late yesterday the company announced a promotion that bumps up OneDrive's free…

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• The Only iPhone 6 Unboxing Video You'll Actually Want to See

  What is it with unboxing videos? At best, they're poorly-focused movies of disembodied hands fumbling with packaging. At worst, they're a platform for some jerk to brag about his new gadget. Trust me—this is the only iPhone 6 unboxing video that won't make you retch. Read more...

• Pebble update adds emoji, compass, and better notifications for iOS

  2014 is the year of the emoji. Within the last year we've seen an  emoji social network ,  emoji on Twitter ,  emoji music videos , and even  an emoji city. And now, emoji is on your Pebble smartwatch. The feature comes as part of  firmware 2.5, which you can install today. The new firmware…

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• These StartX startups make tablets into tools for teachers and students

  When Apple announced the iPad in 2010, some people mocked it, some couldn't understand why anyone would need it, and many Apple fans ran to the stores to stand in line for it (much like they did today for the new iPhone). But it also opened up new opportunities in education. Less expensive and…

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• iPhone 6 review, Microsoft's investment in 'Minecraft' and other stories you might've missed

  This week, we reviewed Apple's new large-screened iPhones, investigated Microsoft's investment in Minecraft, whipped up some magical butter, learned about Google's new budget handset initiative called Android One and more. Read on for Engadget's news...

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