Today is the last day to order photo books from Apple to receive by Dec 24

Timeless memories, epic captures and even funny snapshots tend to stay trapped in people's phones when they could really be enjoyed as an impressive printed card or photo book. iPhone users have until today (December 15) to make and order photo books using the Photos App in order to get them by December 24 via standard shipping. These photo books come in a variety of sizes and prizes and solve the problem of finding the right gift for people who have it all.

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The Apple Beat: Focusing on accessories

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

As far as accessories go, these are very subjective things. The colour, look and feel may not be right  for everyone, but the whole point is that now consumers have more choice including ones that are consciously made for their product by Apple.

2015 has seen an unprecedented release of products from Apple. Not only has it covered the requisite updates in most of its major categories such as MacBooks, iMacs, iPhones and iPads. We've had a deluge of new products. The 12-inch Retina MacBook, new Retina iMacs, Apple TV, the iPad Pro, as well as various accessory categories. We've also seen a new Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad as well as Magic Mouse peripherals.

In the past month alone, we've seen the Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil for the iPad Pro, which are both necessary adjuncts to complete the creative and content creation aspect the iPad Pro promises. We've also seen an elegant charging dock for the Apple Watch, which maximizes its Nighstand Mode feature, plus Apple's very first Smart Battery Case for the iPhone 6S. Apple, it seems, is making more products and devices than ever before.

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Tesla finishes third behind Apple and Google as Most Innovative Firm by BCG

Electric Vehicle innovator Tesla Motors joins elite company as it receives the honour of being the third Most Innovative Firm from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Coming in behind Apple and Google, Tesla joinslist of the 50 most innovative companies is based on a survey of 1,500 senior executives at a variety of companies whose products and services yield industry-wide innovation. Tesla beat out Toyota, BMW and Daimler in the top 10. Hit jump for the top 10 list.

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Apple gives Beats Music subscribers until January 19 to move to Apple Music

As Beats Music evaporates into the ether, Apple is giving current subscribers ample time to move their content, playlists, music, and preferences over. These will be retained until Jan. 19, 2016 when the information will be gone for good. Apple emailed Beats Music subscribers a quick link to start a three-month free trial of Apple Music along with steps for migrating to Apple Music from Beats Music for both iOS and Android devices.