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Second-generation AirPods Pro may land in early 2021

17 hours ago

Second-generation AirPods Pro may land in early 2021

Apple could bring out a second-generation version of the AirPods Pro by the end of spring, a report claims, after Apple placed orders for flash memory from one supplier that may be used in the personal audio accessories.

By Malcolm Owen | 17 hours ago

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Tim Cook will speak at EU data protection conference about Apple's advertising policies

17 hours ago

Tim Cook will speak at EU data protection conference about Apple's advertising policies

Apple CEO Tim Cook will be making an appearance at the CPDP data protection conference on Thursday, to speak about advertising and Apple's work to protect the privacy of its users.

By Malcolm Owen | 17 hours ago

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Apple marks Black History Month with limited edition Apple Watch, major content push

19 hours ago

Apple marks Black History Month with limited edition Apple Watch, major content push

Apple is marking Black History Month by offering users a wide variety of content, to amplify creators and businesses across its various digital storefronts and services, as well as offering a limited edition Apple Watch and corresponding Sport Band.

By Malcolm Owen | 19 hours ago

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'Apple Car' may automatically configure seats, keep displays private

20 hours ago

'Apple Car' may automatically configure seats, keep displays private

Passengers of the "Apple Car" may only be able to see displays inside the vehicle while wearing special glasses for privacy, while the driver may discover the car's seat and steering wheel could change position automatically by detecting the presence of their iPhone.

By Malcolm Owen | 20 hours ago

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Apple's Jeff Williams and Jay Blahnik talk new 'Time to Walk' feature

1 day ago

Apple's Jeff Williams and Jay Blahnik talk new 'Time to Walk' feature

Apple Fitness+'s Time to Walk feature aims to encourage people to walk and connect with interesting people, Apple COO Jeff Williams and Fitness and Health technologies director Jay Blahnik, with the new Apple Watch addition meant to mimic going for a walk with someone.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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TSMC puts workers in isolation over COVID-19 outbreak fears

1 day ago

TSMC puts workers in isolation over COVID-19 outbreak fears

Apple chip producer TSMC has started to instruct workers who visited a hospital in Taiwan to isolate themselves for two weeks, as well as preventing them from entering a factory used to produce Apple's processors.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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Apple Watch 'Series 7' rumor claims glucose monitoring is on the way

1 day ago

Apple Watch 'Series 7' rumor claims glucose monitoring is on the way

The "Apple Watch Series 7" may include the long-rumored glucose monitoring feature, a report about Samsung's rival wearable device suggests, despite the difficulty of taking blood sugar measurements without drawing blood.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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Cowen upgrades iPhone 12 build forecasts over continuing high demand

1 day ago

Cowen upgrades iPhone 12 build forecasts over continuing high demand

High demand for the iPhone 12 has prompted Apple to increase its build orders for the March quarter, Cowen analysts claim, with sales in China said to be a highlight of the quarter's finances.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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Acting FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel could save net neutrality

2 days ago

Acting FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel could save net neutrality

President Joe Biden has appointed Jessica Rosenworcel as the acting chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission, making her the temporary chief of the agency and a frontrunner to be the full-time replacement. Here's what you need to know about the new FCC head.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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FCC filing reveals HomeKit-enabled Eve Weather with Thread support

2 days ago

FCC filing reveals HomeKit-enabled Eve Weather with Thread support

Eve is preparing to launch a weather-monitoring device with HomeKit support, FCC filings reveal, one which will include support for Thread, a connectivity option built into the HomePod mini.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Apple updates MagSafe support with medical device warning

2 days ago

Apple updates MagSafe support with medical device warning

Apple has updated a support document warning iPhone users that MagSafe could potentially interfere with pacemakers, defibrillators, and other medical implants that could be affected by magnets.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Apple Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro is $100 off

2 days ago

Apple Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro is $100 off

Owners of the iPad Pro or iPad Air who really want to use the Magic Keyboard have the perfect opportunity to pick one up, as Amazon has reduced the cost of the 11-inch version by 33% to $199.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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TikTok blocked for some users in Italy over 'blackout game' allegations

3 days ago

TikTok blocked for some users in Italy over 'blackout game' allegations

Italy's Data Protection Authority has blocked access to TikTok for some users in the country who cannot prove their age, in the wake of the death of a 10-year-old girl attempting to take part in a dangerous "challenge."

By Malcolm Owen | 3 days ago

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Configuration issue logs iPhone users out of Facebook

3 days ago

Configuration issue logs iPhone users out of Facebook

Numerous iPhone users discovered they were logged out from the Facebook app on Friday evening, a problem put down to a "configuration change" by the social network.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 days ago

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Microsoft pits Surface Pro 7 against MacBook Pro in new ad

3 days ago

Microsoft pits Surface Pro 7 against MacBook Pro in new ad

Microsoft's latest attempt to promote its Surface tablet lineup has it comparing the Surface Pro 7 against Apple's MacBook Pro, despite the iPad Air potentially being a closer rival device.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 days ago

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European lawmakers invite Tim Cook to tech power hearing

3 days ago

European lawmakers invite Tim Cook to tech power hearing

The European Parliament has asked for Apple CEO Tim Cook to join other major tech CEOs to a hearing on February 1, with lawmakers aiming to discuss changes that could curtail the power of Apple, Google, Amazon, and Facebook on the continent.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 days ago

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Apple seeds release candidate beta build of macOS Big Sur 11.2

5 days 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 | 5 days ago

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

5 days ago

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 | 5 days ago

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How to delete contacts on iPhone or Mac

1 week 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 | 1 week ago

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Microsoft partners with GM subsidiary Cruise on self-driving cars

1 week 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 | 1 week ago

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

1 week 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 | 1 week ago

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Apple Podcasts Spotlight launches to promote must-listen shows

1 week 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 | 1 week ago

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

1 week 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 | 1 week ago

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Apple Car US production reportedly assigned to Hyundai subsidiary Kia

1 week 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 | 1 week ago

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

1 week 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 | 1 week ago

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