Apple will let 'reader' apps link to websites for account setup & management Apple on Wednesday announced that it will soon allow developers of so-called "reader" apps to include an in-app link to set up or manage accounts, a major shift in App Store policy that should alleviate antitrust concerns over anti-steering strategies. Mikey Campbell 4 years ago 16
Apple offers hardware, funding to Texas Southern University in racial equity initiative As part of a recently announced expansion to its Racial Equity and Justice Initiative, Apple is providing Texas Southern University with hardware and funding to further the school's science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) program. AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 0
Beats signs Shedeur Sanders as first collegiate brand ambassador Apple's Beats by Dre unit on Wednesday signed its first collegiate brand ambassador in Shedeur Sanders, Jackson State University football standout and son of NFL legend Deion Sanders. AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 0
Apple's self-driving test vehicles involved in two minor collisions in August Two cars in Apple's fleet of self-driving vehicles were involved in minor accidents in August while driving on California roads, though neither was the fault of autonomous systems being tested. Mike Peterson 4 years ago 9
Twitter launches 'Super Follows,' allowing creators to monetize tweets Twitter on Wednesday officially launched its Super Follows feature, which allows creators on the platform to provide exclusive premium content to subscribers. Mike Peterson 4 years ago 1
Apple to ask all employees to voluntarily report Covid vaccination status Apple will reportedly ask all of its employees to provide their vaccination status in an effort to better inform its Covid-19 policies, but it isn't mandating the reporting or vaccination in general. Mike Peterson 4 years ago 48
Google making its own Chromebook CPU inspired by Apple's M1 Future versions of the Chromebook laptop may be powered by processors designed by Google itself, in a move reportedly inspired by the success of Apple Silicon. William Gallagher 4 years ago 24
Amazon's best Labor Day Apple deals: $99 Apple Pencil 2, $100 off M1 iPad Pro, more Fresh Apple deals are in effect at Amazon this September, with double digit and triple-digit savings on M1 MacBooks, the latest iPad Pro, AirPods, Apple TVs and even the Apple Pencil 2. Christine McKee 4 years ago 0
Best Deals September 1 - $490 i7 MacBook Air, eBay Labor Day 15% off, and more! Wednesday's best deals include a $490 i7 MacBook Air, $20 off Crucial laptop RAM, more than $100 off LG 34-inch UltraWide monitor, eBay Labor Day 15% OFF, and more! Daniel Hipskind 4 years ago 0
Backblaze & Vultr cloud partner to fight Amazon AWS Backup company Backblaze has launched a cloud computing service with Vultr, intending to provide developers with a lower cost alternative to Amazon's S3 and EC2 web services. William Gallagher 4 years ago 0
Eve updates Thermo smart thermostat with Thread support The Eve Thermo, a HomeKit-enabled radiator thermostat, has been updated with Thread support for better connectivity. Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 1
Apple plans blood pressure monitor, thermometer for future Apple Watch Apple is working on a range of new health-related Apple Watch sensors, including a blood pressure monitor and a thermometer to aid in fertility planning, among other features. Mike Peterson 4 years ago 3
Apple reveals first states to use Apple Wallet for ID, driver's licence Apple has announced that Arizona and Georgia are to support Apple Wallet for state ID and drivers' licences in iOS 15, with six more states to follow. William Gallagher 4 years ago 63
Spotify & Delta partner, bringing popular music playlists & podcasts to the skies Delta Airlines and Spotify have announced a partnership to begin providing popular music playlists and podcasts free to all passengers. Daniel Hipskind 4 years ago 0
'Today at Apple Creative Studios' expanding to Chicago & Washington, D.C. Apple is bringing its training program, "Today at Apple Creative Studios," to photographers and writers in Chicago and Washington, D.C. William Gallagher 4 years ago 1
Pre 'AirPods 3' release, Apple losing some traction in wireless earbud market Apple's existing AirPods range lost market share globally, but the forthcoming "AirPods 3" is expected to change that. William Gallagher 4 years ago 10
'No Chance' of blood pressure sensor for 'Apple Watch Series 7' Following renewed rumors of a blood pressure sensor in the forthcoming "Apple Watch Series 7," Mark Gurman says there is "no chance" that the feature will debut in the fall. William Gallagher 4 years ago 5
'Today at Apple' in-store sessions start to return in Europe While US Apple Stores have delayed their return to in-store, in-person "Today at Apple" education sessions, stores in Europe have relaunched. William Gallagher 4 years ago 0
Google appealing $592 million fine by French regulators Google has announced that it will appeal against the French government's 500 million Euros fine by antitrust regulators, over allegedly disregarding injunctions related to news publications in the country. William Gallagher 4 years ago 1
'9/11: Inside the President's War Room' begins streaming on Apple TV+ A 90-minute documentary analysing President George W. Bush and his staff's actions during 9/11, has begun streaming on Apple TV+. William Gallagher 4 years ago 12
Philips Hue debuts brighter bulbs, multi-color gradient lamps & more On Wednesday, Signify refreshed much of its Philips Hue portfolio with several new smart bulbs, new multi-color gradient lamps and new software features designed to push the boundaries of the smart home ecosystem. Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 10
Spotify and Philips Hue partner for direct music integration with smart lights Spotify has teamed up with Signify, makers of the Philips Hue smart lights, to offer a new way to experience both your lights and music, with early access beginning on Wednesday. Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 3
Apple spends more than 3.5M euros lobbying EU, report says Apple is said to spend more than 3.5 million euros (about $4.1 million) on lobbying European Union institutions as it weathers a barrage of antitrust investigations into various parts of its business. AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 1
Developer interest in Mac is waning, study suggests New estimates suggest developers are losing interest in releasing new apps on the Mac App Store, with new releases per month down to below 300 titles in June and July. AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 20
US lawmakers laud South Korean app store bill U.S. lawmakers who seek increased regulation of Big Tech applauded the passage of a South Korean law that will force Apple and Google to accept outside payments in their respective app stores. Mikey Campbell 4 years ago 24
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