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  • Apple Watch bands harbor dangerous bacteria -- because no one cleans them

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    The title of the article states that “Apple Watch bands . . .” Isn’t this true of all watch bands?
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  • Smuggler taped-up with 68 iPhones didn't fool Chinese customs officials

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    Shoulda stuck to the tried and tested method of putting them in balloons up his . . .
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  • Twitter has now rebranded as 'X'

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    Michae1 said:
    fred1 said:
    And a big thank you for pointing out that the apostrophe in this case is wrong. An apostrophe is for possessives and shortenings (don’t, won’t), not to show plurals. 
    Yea, but no.  As any fan of the Oakland A’s can tell you, "The apostrophe is also used to form ... the plurals of the letters of the alphabet (p's and q's, three A's)."

    With all due respect to As fans, using an apostrophe to form a plural is done a lot, but still a mistake. According to Grammerly:

    “Apostrophes and plurals

    Using an unnecessary apostrophe to form the plural of a noun is a very common mistake.”

    And according to grammar book.com:

    “ Rule 2b. Do not use an apostrophe + s to make a regular noun plural.

    Incorrect: Apostrophe’s are confusing.
    Correct: Apostrophes are confusing.”

    Of course languages evolve and one day it will be considered correct (like saying “Him and I saw the movie”, but not yet. Patience. 

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  • Twitter has now rebranded as 'X'

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    Well, at least now when Elon is pushed out, we can say he’s the x-owner of the app. 

    And a big thank you for pointing out that the apostrophe in this case is wrong. An apostrophe is for possessives and shortenings (don’t, won’t), not to show plurals. 
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  • No more white boxes and red ribbons as Apple ditches gift wrapping

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    hmlongco said:

    And on a side note, let me say that it's nice to finally have a day when every other article isn't shilling for Amazon....
    Thank you. 
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