• Apple tech is being used to track the speed of U.S. reopening

    Apple tech is being used to track the speed of U.S. reopening
    Apple technologies and data are being used to track the reopening of the U.S. economy amid the global coronavirus health crisis.Credit: AppleFor example, CNN has built a tool tracking Apple Store reopenings and re-closures as a way of visualizing the virus' spread throughout the U.S.Read more...
  • Sam's Club membership drops to $14, the best price ever

    Sam's Club membership drops to $14, the best price ever
    Get a 1-year Sam's Club membership for just $14, the lowest price on record, for affordable access to warehouse deals.
    Beating the previous all-time best price, today's Sam's Club $14 membership deal is hosted by StackCommerce and offers new members a significant discount on a 1-year membership, which normally retails for $50.Buy for $14
    You can choose from thousands of items, ranging from prepared meals to patio furniture for the summer. With over 597 warehouse locations in the U.S. covering 45
  • iOS 17.5 Beta 2: Your iPhone Could Get These New Features Soon - CNET

    iOS 17.5 Beta 2: Your iPhone Could Get These New Features Soon     - CNET
    Some developers and beta testers can try all these features now.
  • iPhone 17 Plus display might be a hair smaller than the iPhone 16 Plus

    iPhone 17 Plus display might be a hair smaller than the iPhone 16 Plus
    Apple may make a controversial change, with a new rumor claiming that the size of the iPhone 17 Plus screen could shrink a bit, when compared to iPhone 16 Plus.
    iPhone 15 Plus [left] and iPhone 15
    Apple has gradually increased the display size of its iPhones over time. The current-gen models sit at 6.1 inches for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, with the Plus and Pro Max measuring 6.7 inches.In a tweet on X, Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants now believes that the iPhone 17 Plus will
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  • First third party App Store in the EU is live

    First third party App Store in the EU is live
    Following changes in iOS 17.4 and legislation allowing them, the first new alternative app store has launched in the EU, that promises to help distribute "indie" apps at a low-cost yearly fee.
    Image Credit: AltStore
    On Wednesday, AltStore PAL announced that it is officially launching as an alternative to Apple's App Store in the European Union. It bills itself as an "open-source, crowd-funded app store for indies."According to the developers, distributing apps via AltStore PAL is entirely free a
  • Game emulator Delta arrives on App Store after controversies

    Game emulator Delta arrives on App Store after controversies
    Following controversy over the weekend, the Delta game emulator has been made available in the App Store, for potential users outside of the European Union.
    Delta, a game emulator for iPhone
    Delta from Testut Tech is billed as an all-in-one emulator for iOS. A follow-up to GBA4iOS, it is aimed at users who want to play ROMs of Nintendo games on their iPhone, especially those of portable Nintendo consoles.The list of supported game systems include the GameBoy Color, GameBoy Advance, Nintendo DS,
  • The 'For All Mankind' universe is about to get a whole lot bigger

    The 'For All Mankind' universe is about to get a whole lot bigger
    Apple TV+ hit "For All Mankind" has been renewed for a fifth season, and a spin-off is also going back to the beginning for a new look at the Soviet space race.
    The new "Star City" will go back to the beginning of "For All Mankind," and see life from the Soviet side
    "For All Mankind" was one of the first shows announced by Apple TV+ back at its launch in 2019, and is an alternative view of the space race. While it now seems a long way since its starting point of having the Soviets be the first t
  • How to make Apple Music more private by turning off 'Discoverable by Nearby Contacts'

    How to make Apple Music more private by turning off 'Discoverable by Nearby Contacts'
    Apple Music has a setting that automatically opts users into sharing your musical tastes with contacts by default. Here's what the problem is, and how to keep what you listen to a bit more private.
    Apple Music playlists
    Like many other streaming services, Apple Music has a variety of music discovery systems in place, to help its subscribers discover new music. While some of this is algorithmic-based, there are some elements that involve the tastes of other people.With public sharing comes concer
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  • From iPhones to Apple Watch, Apple fans keep showing broad device adoption

    From iPhones to Apple Watch, Apple fans keep showing broad device adoption
    A considerable segment of Apple's customer base own more than one of the company's products, and their loyalty is a better indicator of the company's success than just numbers.
    Apple device adoption holds steady among US consumers
    Apple's hardware ecosystem is expansive and diverse, encapsulating a range of devices from iPhones to Mac computers, each with its dedicated user base. However, when analyzing the penetration of these devices among US consumers, the numbers reveal more than just market
  • Amazon's latest Apple deals make perfect Mother's Day gifts (and prices start at just $24)

    Amazon's latest Apple deals make perfect Mother's Day gifts (and prices start at just $24)
    Mother's Day is Sunday, May 12, 2024 and that means it's time to start picking out the perfect gift for Mom. With Amazon's Apple deals that offer prices as low as $24, these gift ideas won't break the bank, while still treating Mom to a wonderful surprise.Grab an AirTag for as low as $24 during the latest round of price drops.Continue Reading on AppleInsider
  • Microsoft brings OneNote to the Apple Vision Pro -- with a key limitation

    Microsoft brings OneNote to the Apple Vision Pro -- with a key limitation
    Word and Excel were available on the Apple Vision Pro at launch, but now Microsoft is expanding its apps with an earlier than expected release of its note-taking app, OneNote.
    Microsoft OneNote on Apple Vision Pro (Source: Microsoft)
    While Microsoft committed to all of its Microsoft 365 apps being available on the Apple Vision Pro, at launch it concentrated on its main applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams. Now the company has announced that Microsoft OneNote has joined the list."Now,
  • Apple hits 18 gigawatts of clean energy in its environmental push

    Apple hits 18 gigawatts of clean energy in its environmental push
    Apple is continuing to step up its environmental efforts, revealing new projects to increase the use of clean energy, as well as to replenish fresh water it uses by 2030 ahead of Earth Day.
    An Apple solar farm
    Apple made a pledge in 2020 to become completely carbon neutral by 2030, covering everything from its supply chain to power consumed to recharge its products. In an update on April 17, it seems Apple is well on its way to achieving the goal.The update, published on Wednesday morning, inclu
  • Galaxy S24 Ultra Cameras vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max: Here's How They Compare - CNET

    Galaxy S24 Ultra Cameras vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max: Here's How They Compare     - CNET
    I took hundreds of photos with Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max and Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra. Each excelled in some situations and struggled in others.
  • Apple Notes in iOS 18 looks to up the ante with Microsoft OneNote

    Apple Notes in iOS 18 looks to up the ante with Microsoft OneNote
    Exclusive: One of Apple's most inconspicuously popular apps, Notes, is bound to become even more powerful when the company unveils its next generation operating systems in June, AppleInsider has learned.
    iOS 18 to bring new Notes features
    Among its new features will be audio recording support built in at the application level, similar to integrated Voice Memos, according to people familiar with the matter. The feature is currently under development for iOS 18 and macOS 15 and should ultimately m
  • China suspected of being behind Apple's recent spyware warnings

    China suspected of being behind Apple's recent spyware warnings
    A security blog claims that the recent attack on iPhones was done by spyware called LightSpy, which appears to be linked to China.
    Apple has been warning users of a spyware attack on iPhones
    On April 11, 2024, Apple issued alerts to users in 92 countries, including India, about a "mercenary spyware attack" that it believes may have affected them. Apple gave no further details, other than to say that the attack was an attempt to "remotely compromise the iPhone."According to a research and intelli
  • Tim Cook promises Indonesia that Apple will consider manufacturing there

    Tim Cook promises Indonesia that Apple will consider manufacturing there
    Apple CEO Tim Cook has told Indonesia's President that the company will look at the feasibility of opening manufacturing in the country, though he hasn't said whether that means the iPhone.
    Tim Cook (right) with photographer Sofyan Pratama in Indonesia
    Following his two-day visit to Vietnam, in which he committed Apple to expanding its manufacturing there, Tim Cook met with Indonesia's President Joko Widodo over similar issues. Apple does not currently have manufacturers in Indonesia, but accord
  • The Apple iOS Feature That Could Transform Your iPhone Calls - CNET

    The Apple iOS Feature That Could Transform Your iPhone Calls     - CNET
    Your phone calls are about to sound a whole lot better.
  • Fear of Nintendo's wrath is keeping emulators off of the App Store

    Fear of Nintendo's wrath is keeping emulators off of the App Store
    Despite Apple's recent rule change, it has been a bumpy few days for emulators on the App Store as small developers fear the wrath of Nintendo and others.
    Nintendo may be waiting in the shadows to smash any emulator out of existence
    Software emulation has been around for decades and is perfectly legal, at least the technology is. The implementation of emulators, business models, and how users obtain games live in this unchallenged legal gray area that developers are scared to test.The Google Pla
  • Jerusalem Flag autoprediction bug is fixed in iOS 17.5 developer beta

    Jerusalem Flag autoprediction bug is fixed in iOS 17.5 developer beta
    Apple's second iOS 17.5 developer beta has fixed a bug that showed the Palestinian flag in the predictive text system when users typed in "Jerusalem."
    An example of the Jerusalem flag bug in iMessage for iOS.On April 10, complaints were made to social media that iOS 17.4.1 had a bug in the autocorrect system. For some iPhone users, typing Jerusalem on the standard keyboard in iMessage offered the Palestinian flag in the predictive text system.At the same time, searching for Jerusalem in emoji se
  • Today only: pick up a lifetime Babbel subscription for $149, a discount of $450 off retail

    Today only: pick up a lifetime Babbel subscription for $149, a discount of $450 off retail
    This $450 cash discount on a lifetime Babbel language learning subscription is back for a limited time only, giving you access to the All Languages plan for $149.97.
    Save $450 on Babbel.
    For a limited time only, pick up a lifetime subscription to Babbel's language learning platform at the heavily reduced price of $149.97. This Deal of the Week is within $20 of the lowest price on record for the All Languages Babbel subscription that provides users with access to 14 different languages.Buy for $1
  • Apple rolls out second beta round, including EU Web Distribution in iOS 17.5

    Apple rolls out second beta round, including EU Web Distribution in iOS 17.5
    Apple has shifted onto the second round of developer betas, with the latest iteration of iOS 17.5 including Apple's Web Distribution system.
    iOS 17
    Developers taking part in Apple's beta program can acquire the new builds via any Apple Developer Center or more directly by updating their iPhone or iPad already running the betas, doing so through the Settings app. Public beta versions generally arrive a short time after the developer versions, and public participants can sign up through the Apple
  • Apple brings out new second-gen betas, including Web Distribution for iOS 17.5

    Apple brings out new second-gen betas, including Web Distribution for iOS 17.5
    Apple has shifted onto the second round of developer betas, with the latest iteration of iOS 17.5 including Apple's Web Distribution system.
    iOS 17
    Developers taking part in Apple's beta program can acquire the new builds via any Apple Developer Center or more directly by updating their iPhone or iPad already running the betas, doing so through the Settings app. Public beta versions generally arrive a short time after the developer versions, and public participants can sign up through the Apple
  • Second developer beta of visionOS 1.2 has arrived

    Second developer beta of visionOS 1.2 has arrived
    Owners of the Apple Vision Pro can now test out the second developer build of the visionOS 1.2 operating system.
    visionOS
    The second build of visionOS 1.2 surfaces after the first one, which arrived on April 2. The new build is build number 21O5565d, replacing the first beta, build number 21O5555e.It is still unclear exactly what Apple has changed in the new beta cycle, but release notes mention changes were made to fix an issue with FaceTime call synchronization and notification interruption is
  • How iOS Web Distribution works in the EU in iOS 17.5

    How iOS Web Distribution works in the EU in iOS 17.5
    The new iOS 17.5 beta introduces app sideloading from websites in the EU and Apple has announced both what eligible developers have to do, and what users can expect to see.
    Apple is allowing EU developers to skip the App Store and offer sideloading from their websites
    As previously expected, the new beta release of iOS 17.5, adds the facility for sideloading apps from a website. Apple had previously resisted allowing this Web Distribution, but was pressured into it by the EU and its Digital Mark
  • Future Apple Vision Pro could help the user get life-saving medical advice

    Future Apple Vision Pro could help the user get life-saving medical advice
    Apple is developing technology for wearable devices like Apple Vision Pro that measure and monitor biometric data and location to provide tailored and potentially lifesaving advice.
    Apple wearables could provide medication reminders and guidance.An Apple patent, "Method and device for health monitoring," describes a system for monitoring a user's biometric data to display suggestions and guidance in a mixed-reality (MR) system. The implementation of the technology suggests future wearables from
  • Web Distribution now available in iOS 17.5 beta 2 and App Store Connect

    Web Distribution lets authorized developers distribute their iOS apps to users in the European Union (EU) directly from a website owned by the developer. Apple will provide developers access to APIs that facilitate the distribution of their apps from the web, integrate with system functionality, and back up and restore users’ apps, once they meet certain requirements designed to help protect users and platform integrity. For details, visit Getting started with Web Distribution in the EU.
  • Apple highlights device recycling, iPhone trade-in, and the removal of leather for Earth Day

    Apple highlights device recycling, iPhone trade-in, and the removal of leather for Earth Day
    Building up to Earth Day, Apple is highlighting it's wide device recycling program, how to trade in old iPhones, and how it has eliminated the use of leather in it's products.
    Image Credit: Apple
    Apple has refreshed its trade-in page ahead of Earth Day, prompting users to rummage through their tech stash for things that can be traded in or recycled."This Earth Day, let's put your used device to good use. You can trade it in and get credit toward your next purchase," Apple's trade-in page reads.
  • Apple wants to make grooved keys to stop nasty finger oil transfer to MacBook Pro screens

    Apple wants to make grooved keys to stop nasty finger oil transfer to MacBook Pro screens
    Apple is researching a novel way to keep MacBook Pro displays clean — by changing the structure of keys on the keyboard.
    Every key would have a groove or gully around it to collect dirt and keep it off the top of the keys
    Apple has previously issued support documents about keeping displays clean, and it's also tried very many times to make a new keyboard. Some attempts have been less successful than others.But now in a newly-granted patent called "Keycap particle evacuation structure," App
  • Rode's MagSafe Phone Cage and new mount will give a boost to your iPhone videography

    Rode's MagSafe Phone Cage and new mount will give a boost to your iPhone videography
    Rode has launched a pair of iPhone accessories to improve smartphone videography, with the Phone Cage and Magnetic Mount designed to help mobile content creators.
    Rode Phone Cage
    Launched during NAB 2024, Rode's newest videography tools are aimed at turning an iPhone into a filmmaking device. To do that, Rode has come up with ways to handle the iPhone as if it's a camera, with two new accessories.The Phone Cage is a smartphone mounting system that consists of a ring grip with a central MagSafe-c
  • Apple, Google, Meta, others struggle when it comes to ad transparency

    Apple, Google, Meta, others struggle when it comes to ad transparency
    A new report suggests that every tech giant has failed to provide crucial ad transparency tools to its user base, leaving the door open for disinformation and manipulation.
    On Tuesday, Mozilla and CheckFirst, a Finland-based research company, released a report detailing how tech companies like Apple, Google, TikTok, and X handle ad transparency. Ultimately, the report found that all platforms could be doing more to disclose why a user is seeing an advertisement and who is behind the ad.The resea

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