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Apple releases third developer betas of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 [u]

19 hours ago

Apple releases third developer betas of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 [u]

Apple on Tuesday seeded the third beta builds of its upcoming iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 software updates to registered developers, hours after it released the third beta of macOS 11.3.

By Malcolm Owen | 19 hours ago

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Intel to pay $2.18B to VLSI for patent infringement

20 hours ago

Intel to pay $2.18B to VLSI for patent infringement

Intel has been ordered to pay $2.18 billion to VLSI Technology, after a federal jury found the major chip producer had infringed on a pair of patents.

By Malcolm Owen | 20 hours ago

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Apple issues third macOS Big Sur 11.3 developer beta

22 hours ago

Apple issues third macOS Big Sur 11.3 developer beta

Apple has provided developers testing its betas with the third build of macOS Big Sur 11.3 to try out.

By Malcolm Owen | 22 hours ago

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MLB returns game video to dugout iPads, kills MLB.tv on third-gen Apple TV

22 hours ago

MLB returns game video to dugout iPads, kills MLB.tv on third-gen Apple TV

MLB is reintroducing iPad video to the dugout to allow players to gain useful intelligence while the game is underway, and at the same time it has disabled support for the MLB.TV app on the third-generation Apple TV.

By Malcolm Owen | 22 hours ago

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MagSafe connector could return and replace Lightning on iPhone

23 hours ago

MagSafe connector could return and replace Lightning on iPhone

Apple's MagSafe connector that it popularized on the MacBook Pro could make a return in the future, with Apple researching the use of a revised version as a replacement to Lightning as it potentially moves to a "portless" iPhone design.

By Malcolm Owen | 23 hours ago

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Apple Hearing Study reveals users aren't taking care of their hearing very well

1 day ago

Apple Hearing Study reveals users aren't taking care of their hearing very well

One in 10 people are using headphones like AirPods more than the WHO recommended limit, results from the Apple Hearing Study reveals, with a quarter of people exposing themselves to potentially hearing-damaging volumes daily.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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New Apple Card customers get 6% Daily Cash in March

1 day ago

New Apple Card customers get 6% Daily Cash in March

Apple is encouraging more people to sign up for Apple Card throughout March with increased benefits, by offering new customers up to 6% Daily Cash instead of the usual maximum of 3%.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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Samsung adds AirPlay 2 to rotating Sero in display range refresh

1 day ago

Samsung adds AirPlay 2 to rotating Sero in display range refresh

Samsung's Unbox & Discover virtual event for display hardware revealed support for AirPlay 2 will be added to the rotatable Sero television, among other changes to Samsung's 2021 television and display lineup.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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Apple's 2021 iPhone build orders higher than they've been in years

1 day ago

Apple's 2021 iPhone build orders higher than they've been in years

Apple's success with the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro is continuing to exceed analyst expectations, with orders climbing by over 50% year-over-year.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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Apple highlights student iPad use to prototype Samoan learning app

1 day ago

Apple highlights student iPad use to prototype Samoan learning app

Apple has profiled students in New Zealand that are using the iPad to prototype a Samoan language app, created using Apple's educational resources.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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Apple versus Epic trial starting in May, could be held in-person

1 day ago

Apple versus Epic trial starting in May, could be held in-person

The trial for Epic Games' App Store lawsuit against Apple could take place on May 3, with the judge keen to bring witnesses to the court for in-person proceedings.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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MicroLED, mini LED, OLED - Apple's future iPhone, iPad, and Mac displays

1 day ago

MicroLED, mini LED, OLED - Apple's future iPhone, iPad, and Mac displays

Apple is working on bringing mini LED and microLED to the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro in the future. Here's what to expect from the new display technologies set to take over from TFT LCD and OLED.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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'iPhone 13' will bring ProMotion 120Hz display, foldable coming by 2023 says Kuo

2 days ago

'iPhone 13' will bring ProMotion 120Hz display, foldable coming by 2023 says Kuo

As part of a three-year plan, Apple is bringing ProMotion and an improved camera to the "iPhone 13" — but a new iPhone SE won't come until 2022, and a folding iPhone isn't expected until 2023.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Apple sued in Portugal over iPhone 6, iPhone 6S 'designed obsolescence' battery patch

2 days ago

Apple sued in Portugal over iPhone 6, iPhone 6S 'designed obsolescence' battery patch

The Portuguese consumer group Deco Proteste has launched a lawsuit against Apple, alleging that "designed obsolescence" of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6S forced consumers into an early upgrade.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Apple Card offering 3% Daily Cash for all Apple Pay transactions in March

2 days ago

Apple Card offering 3% Daily Cash for all Apple Pay transactions in March

Some owners of the Apple Card will benefit from higher levels of Daily Cash in March, with Apple raising the percentage to 3% for any Apple Card with Apple Pay transactions.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT GPU may launch at March 3 event

2 days ago

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT GPU may launch at March 3 event

AMD will be expanding its Radeon RX 6000 graphics card line on March 3, with the launch thought to introduce lower-priced options that could eventually be used with the Mac Pro or eGPU solutions.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Beats Powerbeats Pro gain Find My support in iOS 14.5 beta

2 days ago

Beats Powerbeats Pro gain Find My support in iOS 14.5 beta

Owners of the Beats Powerbeats Pro will soon have an easier time recovering the wireless earbuds, as Apple has included support for the personal audio accessories in the Find My app in the iOS 14.5 beta.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Buddybuild shutting down three years after Apple acquisition

2 days ago

Buddybuild shutting down three years after Apple acquisition

The developer support service Buddybuild is being shut down by Apple, just over three years after the iPhone maker acquired the company.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Jailbreak tool 'unc0ver' 6.0.0 upgraded to work with iOS 14.3

2 days ago

Jailbreak tool 'unc0ver' 6.0.0 upgraded to work with iOS 14.3

The prominent jailbreaking tool "unc0ver" has been updated to a new milestone release, one that brings support for iOS 14.3 and earlier releases.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Shot on iPhone film features black 'Hometown' photographers

2 days ago

Shot on iPhone film features black 'Hometown' photographers

Apple has supplemented its Hometown' initiative for Black History Month with a Shot on iPhone film, one that follows some of the photographers as they produce images of their locales.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Demand for 'iPhone 13' could be boosted by iPhone 12 'supercycle'

2 days ago

Demand for 'iPhone 13' could be boosted by iPhone 12 'supercycle'

Apple's production of the iPhone 12 generation is continuing strong, a supply chain report from Wedbush claims, with Apple likely to continue enjoying the "supercycle" through to the "iPhone 13."

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Drones grabbed in midair for complex Apple TV+ 'Cherry' shots

3 days ago

Drones grabbed in midair for complex Apple TV+ 'Cherry' shots

Shooting Apple TV+'s "Cherry" was a challenge, a camera operator reveals, with a drone grabbed in mid-air and manually moved into position for one lengthy shot.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 days ago

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Berkshire Hathaway saw Apple holdings grow despite stock sale

3 days ago

Berkshire Hathaway saw Apple holdings grow despite stock sale

Berkshire Hathaway's annual letter to shareholders has praised Apple, using the iPhone maker as a demonstration of how share repurchases can be a good thing for investors.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 days ago

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Apple releases limited-edition Billie Eilish-themed gift card

3 days ago

Apple releases limited-edition Billie Eilish-themed gift card

Coinciding with the release of the Apple TV+ documentary "Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry," Apple is offering a limited-edition version of its gift card themed to represent the musical artist.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 days ago

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Facebook agrees to $650M settlement to end Illinois privacy lawsuit

4 days ago

Facebook agrees to $650M settlement to end Illinois privacy lawsuit

A judge has approved a settlement valued at $650 million from Facebook to end a privacy lawsuit, one which alleged the social network used facial recognition technology on user photos stored on its iPhone app without permission.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

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