This week in Tech Reads: emoji, stolen passports, and what happens to our digital avatars when we die. And more!
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Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/IX-QQRT8P8A/this-week-in-tech-reads-emoji-stolen-passports-and-w-1554202049Brace yourselves, people of Turkey, for a shiny object — likely composed of sheets of stainless steel and massive glasses edifices — is about to land in Istanbul: an Apple Store. The first such retail outlet in Turkey is set to open at 10AM on April 5th in the Zorlu Center luxury mixed-use development — so says the new listing for the new store on Apple's online store finder.
Photos posted on Webrazzi and Shirli Elma show the store currently wrapped in a deep blue minimalist teaser of the store to come. It appears to be a massive location, spanning two stories in the middle of the Zorlu Center's shopping complex and even sprouting out the top in between the hi-rise portions of the complex — not unlike the iconic 5th Avenue Apple Store in New York City.
This does come at an interesting time for technology in Turkey, with the government cracking down on free speech that criticizes the government by blocking access to Twitter and YouTube. Doubtless, though, the April 5th opening will draw substantial lines of Apple fans in Turkey, as Apple Store openings tend to do.
Source: Apple, Webrazzi, Shirli Elma Thanks to Goktug for the tip!
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Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheIphoneBlog/~3/HHrXAgt_kng/story01.htmPraise be! The 'search nearby' function in Google Maps has been reinstated, so now you can find bars and ATMs close by with ease once more.
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Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/GcPI3SX0DcI/praise-be-the-search-nearby-function-in-google-maps-ha-1556780770We may have had to deal with the usual April articles yesterday, but one that stood out from all the jokes was T-Mobile’s plans to scrap corporate discount from Simple Choice plans. The mobile network has today confirmed a partial reversal, allowing only existing customers to retain their discount. Sorry, new subscribers.
Those who take out new rate plans will be met with a T-Mobile gift card worth $25 when purchasing a new device, while those who are already with the network will be able to continue with their general bill savings. It’s a positive move, especially since discounts from T-Mobile have been up to 15 percent, depending on where you work.
T-Mobile CEO John Legere previously wrote the following in a blog post:
"The old programs were designed to help big carriers close big corporate contracts, with employees as bargaining chips. We aren’t playing that game anymore. This change is about simplifying wireless for everyone… including employees of small and large companies alike."
Does this partial reversal help you out at all?
Source: Re/code
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