Apple news

• Hummer, Corvette, Moto Razr: The early 2000s are back with a new look and new tech - Roadshow

  04-02-2020 23:59
  
  The Moto Razr isn't the only high-tech reboot this year -- lots of car manufacturers are reimagining older classics as modern marvels.
  
  Read more

• Motorola Razr: Can we fold this phone 100,000 times? - CNET

  04-02-2020 23:54
  
  The FoldBot is back to put Moto's latest foldable phone to the test. How will it stack up against Samsung's Galaxy Fold?
  
  Read more

• Coronavirus could cost Disney $175 million - CNET

  04-02-2020 23:53
  
  Temporary theme park closures in Hong Kong and Shanghai could have a significant impact on Disney's bottom line.
  
  Read more

• 2020 Corvette's Nürburgring lap time revealed by Chevy - Roadshow

  04-02-2020 23:51
  
  The 7:29.9 lap time was set by Oliver Gavin, a five-time Le Mans-winning driver for the Corvette Racing team.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• 2020 Chevy Corvette's Nürburgring lap time revealed - Roadshow

  04-02-2020 23:51
  
  The 7:29.9 lap time was set by Oliver Gavin, a five-time Le Mans-winning driver for the Corvette Racing team.
  
  Read more

• Iowa caucus debacle follows shift to new tech marred by 'inconsistencies' - CNET

  04-02-2020 23:45
  
  The Iowa Democratic Party says the delayed results weren't caused by a hack or an intrusion.
  
  Read more

• AirPods on sale: Get the standard charging case for $115 or wireless charging for $165 - CNET

  04-02-2020 23:44
  
  You can get refurbished AirPods on eBay at rock-bottom pricing, or pay a little more for new ones on Amazon. And BJs has AirPods with wireless charging for just $165.
  
  Read more

• Disney+ already has 26.5 million total subscribers

  04-02-2020 23:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Subscribers of Disney’s new streaming service, Disney+, more than doubled from November to 26.5 million total subscribers, the company said Tuesday.
  Stormtroopers featured in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
  Courtesy of Walt Disney PicturesAllison Prang for The Wall Street Journal:That user base, which reflects the total as of Dec. 28, 2019, came just months after Disney reported signing up 10 million subscribers to its flagship streaming platform that launched in November.
  Disney reported ne
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Mandalorian season 2 coming to Disney Plus in October - CNET

  04-02-2020 23:23
  
  Start marking off the days on your Baby Yoda calendar.
  
  Read more

• Mark Hamill matched with Luke Skywalker as his Star Wars dream date - CNET

  04-02-2020 23:17
  
  Hey, at least he didn't end up with a love connection to his twin sister Leia.
  
  Read more

• Due to coronavirus concerns, LG pulls out of MWC 2020 - CNET

  04-02-2020 23:09
  
  LG will not make an appearance at the mobile tradeshow, which will take place in Barcelona at the end of February.
  
  Read more

• Disney expects to roll out Hulu internationally 'probably' next year - CNET

  04-02-2020 23:07
  
  But it's prioritizing Disney Plus global rollout over Hulu's.
  
  Read more

• Genius’ ‘Verified’ series to explore song lyrics for Apple Music

  04-02-2020 23:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Genius is one of the world’s leading collections of song lyrics, powered by a vibrant community of over two million artists and superfans. And now, the company’s popular video series Verified, featuring top artists breaking down the lyrics of their biggest songs, is coming to Apple Music.
  Apple Music Preview:Since 2016, Genius has produced more than 800 episodes of the show, with hundreds of star music-makers—from Billie Eilish to J Balvin to Chance the Rapper to Sting.
  In a fi
  
  Read more

• Get Jabra's AirPods rival, the Elite 65t wireless earbuds, for just $50 - CNET

  04-02-2020 23:02
  
  One of the best true wireless earphones you can get at any price, these are refurbished by Jabra and are selling for 66% off.
  
  Read more

• Best gifts for him for Valentine's Day 2020 - CNET

  04-02-2020 23:00
  
  Show your guy you care on Valentine's Day.
  
  Read more

• Disney Plus has 28.6 million subscribers, a huge haul for a new service - CNET

  04-02-2020 22:55
  
  The streaming service rakes in many millions of members in less than three months.
  
  Read more

• Disney+ picks up 28.6 million subscribers at launch as analysts guess Apple TV+ numbers

  04-02-2020 22:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Disney reported its fiscal Q1 2020 earnings this afternoon, offering our first look at the performance of its new Disney+ streaming service. In the earnings release, the company revealed that Disney+ currently has over 28 million subscribers following its November launch. Apple, on the other hand, hasn’t offered any details on Apple TV+ subscribers.more…
  The post Disney+ picks up 28.6 million subscribers at launch as analysts guess Apple TV+ numbers appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  
  Read more

• Iowa caucus app debacle: What went wrong? - CNET

  04-02-2020 22:46
  
  A smartphone app, developed by a company called Shadow, Inc., is at the heart of a mess that's delayed the results in Iowa.
  
  Read more

• Best gifts for her for Valentine's Day 2020 - CNET

  04-02-2020 22:45
  
  These thoughtful, romantic gifts are fail-proof.
  
  Read more

• Snap misses on revenue but attracts more daily users - CNET

  04-02-2020 22:37
  
  The company's stock drops more than 11% in after-hours trading.
  
  Read more

• Disney Plus has 26.5 million subscribers, a huge haul for a new service - CNET

  04-02-2020 22:12
  
  Disney Plus raked in 26.5 million members in little more than six weeks.
  
  Read more

• FCC asks for help in tracking down senders of illegal robocalls from overseas - CNET

  04-02-2020 22:10
  
  The agency has asked seven phone companies to help it track down the origin of illegal foreign robocalls.
  
  Read more

• Democrat’s Iowa caucus fiasco is among the biggest tech failures ever

  04-02-2020 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Delivered by the very Democratic Party officials who have said for four years they were “ramping up” technology capabilities, convening numerous security task forces and collaborating with federal agencies to make sure everyone was in the loop on voting security, the Democratic Party’s Iowa caucus fiasco represents one of the the biggest tech failures ever.Kate Fazzini for CNBC:Iowa officials counting the results coming in Monday from the caucusing app reported irregularities t
  
  Read more

• Twitter to start labeling deepfakes but sets high bar for removal - CNET

  04-02-2020 22:00
  
  Manipulated media would get pulled down only if it'd likely lead to serious harm.
  
  Read more

• Apple Music to premiere Genius’ ‘Verified’ interview show that dives into the meaning of artists’ lyrics

  04-02-2020 21:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple Music has signed a deal with digital media/lyrics company Genius that will see its artist interview show Verified on the streaming service. As part of the deal, Apple Music will get exclusive premieres for new episodes of the series that looks at the meaning and stories behind artists’ lyrics.more…
  The post Apple Music to premiere Genius’ ‘Verified’ interview show that dives into the meaning of artists’ lyrics appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  
  Read more

• Canterbury Tales app brings Chaucer to iOS and Android - CNET

  04-02-2020 21:49
  
  After decades of research and a bit of help from the late Terry Jones, a 600-year-old manuscript comes to life.
  
  Read more

• Amazon Prime parody site sells 'hot singles near you' - CNET

  04-02-2020 21:46
  
  What if you could order a date from Amazon too?
  
  Read more

• UK to ban new gasoline-powered cars in just 15 years - Roadshow

  04-02-2020 21:31
  
  In a boost to electric vehicles, the British government accelerates its ban from 2040 to 2035.
  
  Read more

• CES 2020: Zagg unveils new 10.2-inch iPad keyboards, new Mophie charger, more

  04-02-2020 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  At CES 2020 this week, Zagg Brands has unveiled a new collection of accessories for Apple’s 10.2-inch iPad, as well as a new Mophie Powerstation Go portable battery, and more.more…
  The post CES 2020: Zagg unveils new 10.2-inch iPad keyboards, new Mophie charger, more appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  
  Read more

• Google parent Alphabet takes on deepfakes with bogus-photo detector - CNET

  04-02-2020 21:16
  
  The tool is meant to help journalists check for photo manipulation. That could be handy during this politically tense election season.
  
  Read more

• Apple’s iPhone 11 Pro doubles radiation exposure deemed safe for consumers, testing lab claims

  04-02-2020 21:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An independent lab, RF Exposure Lab, based in San Marcos, California, found that Apple’s iPhone 11 Pro emits more than twice the FCC’s legal safety limit for radio-frequency (RF) radiation from a cellphone. The test opens up the possibility many other phones expose users to more radiation than legally allowed.
  The lab tested the iPhone 11 Pro and discovered it exposes users to a Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of 3.8 W/kg, even though the FCC sets the maximum exposure rate at 1.6 W/kg
  
  Read more

• How to watch the 2020 State of the Union address on iPhone, Apple TV, more

  04-02-2020 21:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  President Trump is set to give the 2020 State of the Union address tonight, February 4th at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT. Here’s how to watch it on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and the web.more…
  The post How to watch the 2020 State of the Union address on iPhone, Apple TV, more appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  
  Read more

• PCMag review tests whether the Pro Display XDR lives up to Apple’s ‘reference grade’ claims

  04-02-2020 20:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  One of the comparisons Apple made when it unveiled the Pro Display XDR at WWDC last year was to more expensive, reference grade pro monitors. PCMag has now published its full review of Apple’s $4,999 Pro Display XDR, offering a direct comparison to those more expensive reference grade displays.more…
  The post PCMag review tests whether the Pro Display XDR lives up to Apple’s ‘reference grade’ claims appeared first on 9to5Mac.
  
  Read more

• Next Kia Sorento teased with a taste of Telluride - Roadshow

  04-02-2020 20:37
  
  The big tiger-nose grille is bolder than before, and the taillights clearly take a page from the Telluride.
  
  Read more

• One year later, Apex Legends finds its stride - CNET

  04-02-2020 20:33
  
  As season 4 of the video game kicks off, developer Respawn Entertainment is focused on storyline and characters.
  
  Read more

• Apple negotiating with Middle East banks to deliver Apple Pay to Israel

  04-02-2020 20:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is in negotiations with banks in the Middle East to deliver Apple Pay to Israel, MacRumors reports, citing the Hebrew-language publication Calcalist.
  Apple Pay is easy and works with the Apple devices you use every day.
  With Apple Pay, you can make secure purchases in stores, in apps, and on the web. And you can send and receive money from friends and family right in Messages. Apple Pay is even simpler than using your physical card, and safer too.
  Tim Hardwick for MacRumors:Apple represent
  
  Read more

• U.S. DOJ contacting app developers in Apple antitrust probe

  04-02-2020 20:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The U.S. Justice Department has reached out to app developers as part of its Apple antitrust probe, one of the four big tech companies (along with Google, Facebook, and Amazon) andbeing probed for alleged anti-competitive behavior, Reuters reports, citing “one of the developers and another person familiar with the investigation.”
  Screen Time provides management tools for customers to control how they spend their time interacting with their iOS devices.
  Diane Bartz for Reuters:The chi
  
  Read more

• Adorable asteroid 2020 CW makes one of the closest passes by Earth ever seen - CNET

  04-02-2020 20:10
  
  It was a harmless flyby for the record books.
  
  Read more

• Samsung confirms Galaxy Buds Plus are coming, teases more next week - CNET

  04-02-2020 19:59
  
  An iOS app popped up in Apple's App Store.
  
  Read more

• Galaxy Buds Plus app may confirm new Samsung earbuds are on the way - CNET

  04-02-2020 19:59
  
  An iOS app popped up in Apple's App Store.
  
  Read more

• Apex Legends season 4: Revenant's abilities, Forge, Loba and everything else we know - CNET

  04-02-2020 19:53
  
  Now this is how you tease a new season.
  
  Read more

• Google and Tinder under investigation in Europe for privacy practices - CNET

  04-02-2020 19:00
  
  The Irish Data Commissioner is investigating whether the two US tech companies are in breach of GDPR.
  
  Read more

• Secrets of Da Vinci painting uncovered by new algorithm - CNET

  04-02-2020 18:45
  
  Original drafting sketches were revealed beneath the 500-year-old masterpiece.
  
  Read more

• DOJ antitrust chief steps down from Google probe - CNET

  04-02-2020 18:45
  
  The federal government is looking into Google's business practices.
  
  Read more

• How to watch Trump's 2020 State of the Union address tonight without cable - CNET

  04-02-2020 18:44
  
  So many SOTU streaming options.
  
  Read more

• 2021 Ford Explorer sees return of Sport Appearance Package - Roadshow

  04-02-2020 18:38
  
  Available with the Explorer XLT trim, the Sport Appearance Package jazzes things up with gray accents and racier touches.
  
  Read more

• Apple TV app now available on select 2019 LG TVs

  04-02-2020 18:24 via macworld.com
  
  Updated 02/04/20: LG has announced that the Apple TV app is now available on many 2019 model TVs. A few more will follow later this month. 2020 models will launch with support for the Apple TV app, and select 2018 models will get it in a software update later this year.At the CES show last year, LG (along with other TV manufacturers) announced that many of its new TV models would support HomeKit and AirPlay 2. This year, the company is going much further. In a press release announcing its
  
  Read more

• 9to5Mac Daily: February 04, 2020 – LG Apple TV app, Apple celebrates Heart Month

  04-02-2020 18:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
  Sponsored by MacStadium: Get 50% off your first two months of a Mac mini subscription now w/ code 9TO5MAC, or get started with MacStadium’s new Orka private cloud. 
  https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/upload
  
  Read more

• Tesla stock skyrockets to new record as bulls think it'll keep climbing - Roadshow

  04-02-2020 18:12
  
  A single share of Tesla is now more than $900.
  
  Read more

• Tesla ride-sharing service will cover drivers with its own insurance program - Roadshow

  04-02-2020 18:02
  
  CEO Elon Musk reiterated plans for what he calls the "Tesla Network" during the automaker's fourth-quarter earnings call.
  
  Read more

Follow @Apple_Newsl on Twitter!