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While Apple Music is set to replace iTunes as the main hub for the tech giant’s audio offerings once macOS Catalina rolls around, there hadn't been any word on an online web app version (akin to what Spotify offers) – until now.

Today, Apple has launched a public beta for the Apple Music web app, allowing any existing subscribers to log in and use all the same functions as the mobile or desktop app, all without having to install anything.

This includes the curated For You and Radio sections, as well as the fully-featured Browse tab, which shows up a wide variety of new, trending, and genre-specific music, as well as playlists selected by the service. The interface will also adapt to whether you're using a dark mode or not.

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As mentioned, the web app is currently in beta, but because it’s publicly-available any subscriber to Apple Music can use it – what the 'beta' tag essentially means is that there might still be a few kinks that need to be ironed out, or some user interface improvements to be made once Apple has received feedback from its fans.

The move to add a web interface is the latest in Apple’s ongoing pursuit to dominate competition such as Spotify in the music streaming space – a rivalry which has escalated considerably over the last year.

On top of this factor, with a web app for Apple Music in place, the Cupertino tech firm should theoretically be able to drop its support for iTunes on Windows devices, which it currently plans to do for its own products with the imminent rollout of MacOS Catalina.

In June, Apple announced that it would be ending support for iTunes from Catalina onwards, and replacing it with separate Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple TV apps in order to better embrace the streaming revolution.

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It's happened before and it will happen again – there's just a few days to go before Apple announces the 2019 iPhones and the leaks and rumors are flooding in thick and fast, with some renders coming from case makers looking to cash in on the hype.

The latest batch of images are a collection of studio shots taken by case maker Nood Cases, giving us a pretty good look at what is very likely the design for the upcoming iPhone 11 range.

Nood Cases has released slim protectors for the three different 2019 iPhones, each accompanied by some elegant studio shots taken using replica models of the upcoming flagships available to view on the case maker's website.

Unlike some rumors leaked on Twitter – which could be completely fabricated as we recently discovered – the shots on the Nood Cases website could be as close to the real thing as we can possibly get right now as the cases are already available to purchase.

If the images are accurate, it confirms what we've heard about the improved camera system on the square rear bump on the iPhone 11 range, with the base model showing a dual-lens array, while the other two show off three rear cameras.

That rear camera bump has a been a sore spot for many Apple fans, but the cases make the handsets look more elegant and streamlined by covering the bump, leaving only the lenses exposed. 

The images show off slim designs with the three side buttons seen on previous iPhone models, but nothing else can be garnered from the shots. While the front-facing shot of the handsets on the Nood Cases website shows off a phone with no notch, that's an illusion Apple used for it 2018 handsets as well, employing a wallpaper that was black at the top.

It's interesting to note the nomenclature Nood Cases is using for the three flagships – instead of calling them iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro or iPhone 11R, the case maker has called the three models iPhone XIr 11, iPhone XI 11 Pro and iPhone XI 11 Pro Max.

Our guess is that the company is as yet unclear what naming system Apple will choose and has used all possible options as a proxy for the time being.

Invitations to the 2019 iPhone announcement have been sent out and everything will be disclosed on September 10. We're expecting Apple to introduce us to the Apple Watch 5 as well on the same day.

In the meantime, we've put together everything we know about the iPhone 11 in one place, so you can keep up with all the rumors and leaks before the final reveal.

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The 1TB PlayStation 4 has a new MRP in India: Rs. 29,990, Sony India has confirmed to Gadgets 360. New bundle — with God of War, Uncharted 4, and Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition — available mid-September on Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, more.

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The new Nintendo Switch Lite is now up for pre-orders in India on Mcube Games at Rs. 24,999, a hefty premium given it will retail for $200 in the US. Available in either turquoise or grey, Switch Lite will release September 25 in India.

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Michael Kors is one of many designer bands making smartwatches, and it's just unveiled three new devices that combine high-end specs with a premium design.

These Michael Kors smartwatches are the Access Lexington 2, Access Bradshaw 2, and Access MKGO. The Access Lexington 2 and Bradshaw 2 are upgrades to previous devices that use the a similar design, but add new tech features. 

Both use Google's Wear OS operating system and pack a Snapdragon Wear 3100, which is a top-of-the-line chipset that offers improved performance as well as much improved battery life from older devices.

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New features for the redesigned models include speakers, which let you take calls as well as talk to Google Assistant and hear notifications. Plus these come with enhanced battery management, which lets you customize which features of the smartwatch remain operational at any one time so battery life is extended.

Of course, what you really want is a premium design, and of course you're getting that from Michael Kors, and each smartwatch is shiny enough to require sunglasses (well, not quiet, but nearly). 

They have similar designs in terms of tech, with 1.28-inch AMOLED screens and 44mm cases, with 12mm case thickness and similar sized bands. On top of that they have 8GB storage and 1GB RAM, so they'll be fast devices with lots of space. In fact, the only real difference between the devices is the actual aesthetic look.

Both the Access Lexington 2 and Bradshaw 2 are available in a range of colors, starting at $350 (roughly £290, AU$515), although for the more 'premium' looks that price increases up to $425 (around £350, AU$630) for a gold Lexington 2.

What about the third?

The third Michael Kors smartwatch is the Access MKGO, which is a different kind of product than the previous two: it's a wearable designed for people with active lifestyles. That's not to say it's a fitness tracker, because it's still comfortably a smartwatch, but it has improved functions for people who like to live in the fast lane.

The Michael Kors Access MKGO has Wear OS and a Snapdragon 3100 like the other watches, but a 1.19-inch screen that isn't AMOLED, and a 43mm case with 7mm thickness. It's got a nylon case too, instead of aluminium, to make it a lightweight wearable.

The Access MKGO comes with Google Fit built in, so you can set and manage activity goals, and along with the design that's easy on your wrist, it's a better option for people who want to use their smartwatch for fitness tracking.

The device is cheaper than the Lexington 2 or Bradshaw 2, coming in at $295 (about £240, AU$435) for each of its various colors.

All three of these smartwatches are part of the Michael Kors Fall 2019 collection, so will be available soon, although we don't know a definite release date yet.

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