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Apple seeds release candidate beta build of macOS Big Sur 11.2

4 hours ago

Apple seeds release candidate beta build of macOS Big Sur 11.2

Apple on Thursday provided participants of its developer beta testing initiative the release candidate build of its upcoming macOS Big Sur 11.2 update.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 hours ago

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Apple issues release candidate betas for iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, tvOS 14.4, and watchOS 7.3

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Apple issues release candidate betas for iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, tvOS 14.4, and watchOS 7.3

Apple is now on its third round of betas in this current generation of releases, providing developers with new builds of iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, tvOS 14.4, and watchOS 7.3 as release candidates.

By Malcolm Owen | 7 hours ago

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How to delete contacts on iPhone or Mac

2 days ago

How to delete contacts on iPhone or Mac

Over time, your list of contacts may grow seemingly too big to handle. Here's how to cut it down to size by deleting some of your contacts.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Microsoft partners with GM subsidiary Cruise on self-driving cars

2 days ago

Microsoft partners with GM subsidiary Cruise on self-driving cars

GM and Cruise are now working with Microsoft to commercialize self-driving vehicles, with the Windows company providing cloud computing resources to assist in the potentially lucrative project.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Sideloading iPad & iPhone apps is back on Apple Silicon Macs, but probably not for long

2 days ago

Sideloading iPad & iPhone apps is back on Apple Silicon Macs, but probably not for long

Owners of M1-equipped Macs are once again able to sideload iPhone and iPad apps, with Apple lifting server-side blocks preventing such activity for reasons unknown.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Apple Podcasts Spotlight launches to promote must-listen shows

2 days ago

Apple Podcasts Spotlight launches to promote must-listen shows

Apple has launched a new initiative to promote worthy podcasts, with Apple Podcasts Spotlight seeing editors select one podcast to feature for the entire month.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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How to check your warranty on iPhone, iPad, or Mac

2 days ago

How to check your warranty on iPhone, iPad, or Mac

If you need a repair for your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, it is best to find out if a warranty covers you before seeking a fix. Here's how to find out if your devices are still covered.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Apple Car US production reportedly assigned to Hyundai subsidiary Kia

2 days ago

Apple Car US production reportedly assigned to Hyundai subsidiary Kia

The long-rumored "Apple Car" could be produced in the United States by Kia, a report claims, with Hyundai said to be assigning manufacturing duties to its subsidiary.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Apple working on tech to hide the iPad & iPhone antenna gap

2 days ago

Apple working on tech to hide the iPad & iPhone antenna gap

Future iPhones and cellular iPads may have new technology to hide the antenna gap in the case, ranging from strategic use of different materials, to something as simple as a thin dye layer mimicking the case material.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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What to expect from Apple's Q1 2021 earnings on Jan. 27

2 days ago

What to expect from Apple's Q1 2021 earnings on Jan. 27

On January 27, Apple will disclose the results of its critical first fiscal quarter for 2021, that spans the 2020 holiday season. Here's what factors impact this quarter, which is expected to be a record-breaking one.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Steve Jobs will be memorialized in the National Garden of American Heroes

3 days ago

Steve Jobs will be memorialized in the National Garden of American Heroes

Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs will be memorialized in a National Garden of American Heroes, with a statue of the visionary set to join hundreds of others in the park once it is constructed.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 days ago

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How to use Messages to share your screen in macOS

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How to use Messages to share your screen in macOS

If you need to quickly offer help to another Mac user you know, there's no quicker way to remotely provide assistance than via Apple's own Messages. Here's how to take control of another person's Mac on their behalf, and how to allow others to do the same to your desktop.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 days ago

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Foxconn gets green light for $270M factory in Vietnam

3 days ago

Foxconn gets green light for $270M factory in Vietnam

Foxconn is set to build a new factory to produce tablets and computers in Vietnam, which could be part of Apple's plan to widen its iPad and MacBook production lines outside of China.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 days ago

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Samsung heir returns to prison over South Korean bribery scandal

3 days ago

Samsung heir returns to prison over South Korean bribery scandal

Samsung vice chairman and heir Lee Jae-yong has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for his role in a national bribery scandal.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 days ago

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Apple sued for not removing Telegram from App Store over violent content and hate groups

4 days ago

Apple sued for not removing Telegram from App Store over violent content and hate groups

Apple is being sued by the Coalition for a Safer Web for failing to remove access to Telegram while still blocking Parler, and also alleging it is being used by hate groups and extremists to attack the Capitol.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

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Apple extends 13-inch MacBook Pro service program for 'stage light' issue

4 days ago

Apple extends 13-inch MacBook Pro service program for 'stage light' issue

Apple has updated its repair program for the 2016 13-inch MacBook Pro to fix the so-called "stage light" problem, increasing the eligibility from four years to five years after the first retail sale of the unit.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

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Prototype iPhone 5s shown in black and slate gray colors

4 days ago

Prototype iPhone 5s shown in black and slate gray colors

A prototype of the iPhone 5s has surfaced with an unusual slate grey backing, a darker color scheme that may have been used to disguise the iPhone model ahead of its launch.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

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Signal app recovers from outage caused by new user flood

4 days ago

Signal app recovers from outage caused by new user flood

Privacy-focused messaging app Signal is back online after an outage lasting more than 24 hours, an extended downtime caused by a large rush of users switching to the app.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

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Bumble warns Apple privacy push could hurt business in IPO filing

5 days ago

Bumble warns Apple privacy push could hurt business in IPO filing

The dating app Bumble used its IPO filing on Friday to warn investors Apple's ongoing efforts to improve user privacy may hurt its bottom line in the long run.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago

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DOJ keeps 80-year-old music licensing rules affecting Apple Music intact

5 days ago

DOJ keeps 80-year-old music licensing rules affecting Apple Music intact

The Department of Justice has chosen to keep 80-year-old consent decrees relating to music licensing rules intact, a decision that keeps the way Apple Music secures licenses for songs and tracks the same without any major legal changes.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago

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Second season of Apple TV+'s 'Ted Lasso' starts production

5 days ago

Second season of Apple TV+'s 'Ted Lasso' starts production

Production has commenced on the second season of the popular sports-comedy series "Ted Lasso," which could start airing on Apple TV by summer 2021.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago

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Apple releases second developer beta of macOS Big Sur 11.2

1 week ago

Apple releases second developer beta of macOS Big Sur 11.2

Apple has moved on to its second developer beta of macOS Big Sur 11.2, providing testers with a new version of the Mac operating system for testing.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

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Apple issues second developer betas for iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, tvOS 14.4, watchOS 7.3

1 week ago

Apple issues second developer betas for iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, tvOS 14.4, watchOS 7.3

Apple is now on its second round of developer betas, providing testers with new builds of iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, tvOS 14.4, and watchOS 7.3.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

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How to switch from PC to Mac, and what you need to know

1 week ago

How to switch from PC to Mac, and what you need to know

If you're a long-time Windows user, jumping over to macOS may seem to need a lot of effort, but it's a lot easier than it appears at first glance. Here's what you need to know about switching over from PC to Mac.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

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Ninu perfume offers on-demand scents customized by your iPhone

1 week ago

Ninu perfume offers on-demand scents customized by your iPhone

Ninu has revealed a smart perfume, consisting of a dispenser and an AI-assisted app that can allow users to create their own custom perfume on-demand, by altering the mix of multiple scents on your iPhone.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

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