10-28-20 -

Apple invites macOS developers to special labs ahead of 1st Apple Silicon Mac...
Apple is now inviting macOS developers who are part of the Universal App Quick Start Program to join Apple engineers on special labs next week. The program is intended for developers who have access to the Developer Transition Kit in order to pre...

10-28-20 -

First iPhone 12 mini hands-on video shows new 5.4-inch design in detail
The iPhone 12 mini won’t be available for pre-order until next week, but a YouTuber has managed to get his hands on one early. The video offers our first real-world look at the iPhone 12 mini and its new 5.4-inch display alongside comparisons t...

10-28-20 -

macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 includes even more new wallpapers, download them here
Apple released today the first developer beta of macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, and although we still don’t know if this beta comes with new features, it does come with new wallpapers — and you can download them all here. more… The ...

10-28-20 -

Stacktrace Podcast 107: Context is key
The story and implementation behind Swift by Sundell Discover, how and why AirBuddy 2 will have an onboarding process, thoughts and comments on the new Apple Silicon-powered iMac rumors, home screen customization hacks, and a deep dive into balan...

10-28-20 -

Fresh Apple TV show sale offers complete series from $15: Homeland, Hannibal,...
Following yesterday’s Halloween movie sale, Apple is back today with a fresh batch of TV shows discounts. Each of these series will become a permanent part of your library, which in turn takes you out of the streaming wars that often mo...

10-28-20 -

Apple TV+ renews record-setting comedy Ted Lasso for a third season
The hit Apple TV+ comedy Ted Lasso was officially renewed for season 2 back in August, and now Apple has officially given the series an early renewal for a third season. Deadline also has new statistics on the popularity of Ted Lasso on Apple TV+...

10-28-20 -

Redesigned PlayStation iOS and Android app lands with voice chat, PS5 feature...
Sony is out with an all-new PlayStation app for both iOS and Android today aiming to “amplify your connections with friends and the games you love to play even when you’re away from your console.” The new app include...

10-28-20 -

Apple releases first beta of macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 to developers
Apple has released the first developer beta of macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, even though macOS 11 Big Sur has not yet even been released to the public. This comes ahead as rumors about a potential Apple event circulate for sometime in November. more&am...

10-28-20 -

Gallery: Concept imagines an online Apple Services Hub with Siri Search and more
Amid suggestions that Apple is investigating the possibility of building its own search engine to rival Google, a new concept today images what an all-in-one Apple Services Hub might look like on the web. Through this hub, you’d be able to acce...

10-28-20 -

Deals: iPhone 11/Pro/Max from $550, Anker accessories from $12, more
Today’s best deals include iPhone 11 from $550, various Anker accessories discounted today at Amazon, and fast Sabrent storage. Hit the jump for all that and more in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more… The post Deal...

10-28-20 -

Apple refreshes its Clips app with new UI, horizontal support, HDR recording ...
We haven’t heard from Apple’s Clips app in a while but today the company says it has released the app’s biggest update yet. New features and changes include a refreshed user interface, the ability to record in both v...

10-28-20 -

9to5Mac Daily: October 28, 2020 Apple AI acquisition, iPhone 12 reverse charging
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 D...

10-28-20 -

Video: New durability test puts iPhone 12 Pro through scratch, bend, and fire...
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro include what Apple refers to as “Ceramic Shield” protection over the display to improve durability against cracks and shatters. Now, YouTuber JerryRigEverything has put the iPhone 12 Pro through a litany of tes...

10-28-20 -

First stage achieved in contact tracing apps working across Europe
A project to ensure that coronavirus contact tracing apps work across Europe has hit its first goal: the Scottish contact tracing app – built using the Apple/Google API – now works in Northern Ireland and Jersey. The shared code is what also...

10-28-20 -

Eve Light Strip becomes first accessory to support HomeKit Adaptive Lighting ...
One of the new HomeKit features in iOS 14 is something called Adaptive Lighting, which automatically adjusts the color temperatures of smart lights based on time of day. Popular HomeKit accessory maker Eve has announced today that its Eve Light S...

10-28-20 -

Analysts optimistic about AAPL Q4 2020 earnings despite iPhone delay
Analysts appear optimistic about tomorrow’s AAPL Q4 2020 earnings report, despite the fact that it won’t include any flagship iPhone sales this year … more… The post Analysts optimistic about AAPL Q4 2020...

10-28-20 -

Surprisingly, Europes digital chief warns against breaking up big tech
The European Union normally takes a tough stance on antitrust matters, but the EU’s digital head has warned against breaking up big tech companies … more… The post Surprisingly, Europe’s digital chief war...

10-28-20 -

Snapchat Friendship Time Capsule lets you take future selfies with a friend
A new Snapchat Friendship Time Capsule feature is designed for coronavirus times, letting you take augmented reality selfies with a friend in a future time and place. The company has also surveyed 30,000 people across 16 countries to assess the i...

10-28-20 -

Apple search engine efforts stepping up as Google deal under threat FT
Speculation about plans for an Apple search engine to compete with Google has been around for many years now, ever since the company was first seen to be using its own web crawler back in 2014. Apple confirmed the existence of the Applebot crawle...

10-28-20 -

Logitech launches new M575 Wireless Trackball that helps save desktop space
Today Logitech takes the wraps off of its new ERGO M575 Wireless Trackball, an input device with a sculpted ergonomic shape that’s designed to keep your hand and arm relaxed. Available in both graphite and off-white colors, the M575&...

10-28-20 -

Hands-on with iOS 14s Sound Recognition feature that listens for doorbells, s...
iOS 14 brings a range of valuable new features, and some of them are designed as Accessibility options but happen to be useful for just about everyone. Read along for a hands-on look at how to use iPhone Sound Recognition to get alerts for things...

10-28-20 -

Apple @ Work Podcast: Are Macs more secure than PCs in the enterprise?
In this episode of the Apple @ Work podcast, Bradley is joined by Patrick Wardle and Josh Stein from Jamf to discuss a recent IT survey about Mac and PC security in the enterprise. more… The post Apple @ Work Podcast: Are Macs more se...

10-28-20 -

Apple FCC filing hints at hidden reverse wireless charging feature in iPhone 12
Reverse Wireless Charging was one of the rumored features for iPhone 11 last year, but Apple allegedly removed it from the final version of the devices. Now, FCC filings for iPhone 12 have revealed that this year’s devices might have a ...

10-27-20 -

Apple stops signing iOS 14.0.1, blocking downgrades from iOS 14.1
As iOS 14.1 is now available to all users, Apple has just stopped signing iOS 14.0.1. That means users who have updated their devices to iOS 14.1 or iOS 14.2 beta can no longer downgrade to iOS 14.0.1. Before that, Apple also stopped sig...

10-27-20 -

Orbit app lets you track and price your work hours with smart invoices on iOS...
If you work independently, tracking your work hours, deadlines, projects, and clients can be difficult sometimes. That’s why the Orbit app brings new and easy ways to calculate how long you’ve worked on a project and how much ...

10-27-20 -

iPhone 12: How to shoot Night mode selfies with the front-facing TrueDepth ca...
Apple’s iPhone 12 lineup features a number of improvements to the camera systems and one of those is Night mode expanding beyond the standard rear-facing wide lens and landing on the ultra wide lens and the front-facing TrueDepth camera...

10-27-20 -

Former Daily Show host Jon Stewart to launch current affairs series on Apple TV+
Jon Stewart left US talk show scene in 2015, but is now set to make a triumphant comeback with a new current affairs series exclusive to Apple TV+. Via Hollywood Reporter, Apple and Stewart today announced a multi-year deal covering the series an...

10-27-20 -

Apple acquires startup behind AI technology for video searches
Apple has made yet another acquisition in the artificial intelligence industry. Bloomberg reports that Apple has acquired the Barcelona-based startup Vilynx Inc in a deal completed for around $50 million. more… The post Apple acquires...

10-27-20 -

Apple Music 3.4 for Android brings iOS 14 themed redesign, autoplay [Gallery]
Apple Music has received an update on Android bringing all of the latest enhancements that came with the app’s iOS 14 update, including a redesign and autoplay. more… The post Apple Music 3.4 for Android brings iOS 14 themed ...

10-27-20 -

New report highlights the eroding relationship between Apple and Foxconn
A new report from The Information today highlights what it refers to as Apple’s “eroding partnership with Foxconn.” The report details how Foxconn has struggled with low margins despite Apple’s continued growth, and how the manufacturing ...

10-27-20 -

Apple sets next Apple Watch Activity Challenge for Veterans Day on November 11
Apple has scheduled its next Apple Watch Activity Challenge for November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. In order to complete this challenge, you simply have to complete a workout that is 11 minutes or longer. more… The post Apple sets n...

10-27-20 -

T-Mobile announces TVision live TV service starting at $10/month, Apple TV+ a...
T-Mobile announced today that it will be the latest company to enter the live TV business. The company has unveiled TVision, a new over-the-top streaming TV service designed to compete with the likes of YouTube TV and AT&T TV. It launches...

10-27-20 -

Deals: Latest iPad Air returns to all-time low, iPad Pro with Cell $50 off, A...
Today’s best deals include Apple’s latest iPad Air and iPad Pro along with markdowns on AirPods Pro. You’ll find all that and more in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break down below. more… The post Deals...

10-27-20 -

Report: Apple considered $400 million deal with MGM for latest James Bond film
Over the weekend, a variety of reports suggested that MGM was interested in licensing the next James Bond film No Time to Die to a streaming service such as Apple or Netflix. A new report today indicates that Apple was interested enough in the de...

10-27-20 -

Instagram increases Live video limit to 4 hours, debuts Live Archive save fea...
Instagram is out with three new updates to its Live video feature that expands the time limit, introduces an option to save your live videos afterward, and a new “Live Now” section for both the Explore tab and IGTV app. more&...

10-27-20 -

Apple TV+ orders Platonic comedy series, starring Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne
Apple TV+ is continuing to expand its original slate of comedies with an announcement today of a 10-episode series order for “Platonic”, with Seth Rogan and Rose Byrne in starring roles. more… The post Apple TV+ ord...

10-27-20 -

9to5Mac Daily: October 27, 2020 Apple Silicon Mac rumors, more
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 D...

10-27-20 -

Apple hit a billion iPhones last month, says reliable analyst
An analyst with an excellent Apple track record estimates that the company last month achieved a milestone of a billion iPhones in active use. Neil Cybart also says that he doesn’t believe Apple has yet hit peak iPhone sales, despite th...

10-27-20 -

Apple Halloween week movie sale discounts Harry Potter, scary films, more
Apple is rolling into Halloween weekend with a fresh movie sale including a number of popular films, movie bundles, and more. You’ll even find a fresh $1 rental of the week down below along with all of the best offers today. Hit the jum...

10-27-20 -

Tinder video chat rolling out globally for dating in the coronavirus era
Dating has to be pretty tricky at a time when it’s either risky or illegal to meet face to face, so it’s no surprise to see Tinder video chat starting to roll out globally after an earlier test … more… Th...

10-27-20 -

Three versions of A14 chip, says Chinese report: two for Apple Silicon Macs
A Chinese newspaper has posted what it claims is the chip roadmap for the first Apple Silicon Macs, citing supply-chain sources to suggest three versions of the A14 chip. The report says that there will be three variants of the A14 processor so f...

10-27-20 -

Unstaffed store in South Korea will sell iPhones; entry via face recognition
The iPhone 12 and other models will go on sale in a 24-hour unstaffed store in South Korea, in a partnership with local carrier SK Telecom. The store, located in Seoul, will be known as T-Factory 24, and is set to open on Friday. Customers will n...

10-27-20 -

Crash Bandicoot iPhone game coming in spring 2021
Candy Crush creator King has announced that a Crash Bandicoot iPhone game is coming in the spring, and you can pre-register now. A video trailer can be seen below. Crash Bandicoot was one of the most popular PlayStation 1 games of all time, selli...

10-27-20 -

[Update: New values] Here are all the best iPhone trade in values after iPhon...
The iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max are here, and that means it’s iPhone trade in season! We’re always trying to keep you updated on all the best iPhone, iPad, and MacBook trade in deals every m...

10-27-20 -

Popular photo book app Motif updated with easier navigation, express mode, more
Motif is a popular photo book printing service from the company responsible for printing Apple’s photo books in the past. The Motif app for iOS was updated today with major changes to its interface, including an Express Project Creation...

10-27-20 -

Improve your work from home situation with a Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C display
If you’re working from home due to COVID, you might find that using just your laptop isn’t a great fit. In 2020, USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 display options are growing. It’s great to see newer options like Apple&#...

10-27-20 -

iPhone 12 owners on Google Fi are currently unable to access 5G
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro went on sale last Friday with 5G touted as a flagship feature, but Google Fi customers are currently not able to use that faster network. more… The post iPhone 12 owners on Google Fi are currently unable...

10-27-20 -

Researchers demonstrate how link previews in apps can expose data from users
Almost all popular messaging apps offer link previews, which let users know the content of a URL in advance. However, security researchers Talal Haj Bakry and Tommy Mysk have discovered that these link previews can expose user data in both iOS an...

10-26-20 -

Apple will raise App Store prices in Brazil, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Russ...
Apple announced today that the App Store prices in Brazil, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Russia, and South Africa will be increased in the next days. Price changes affect the apps and in-app purchases available, but Apple doesn’t say if ...

10-26-20 -

iPhone 12 Pro: Top features [Video]
The iPhone 12 Pro has finally arrived and brings a bunch of new features into play with the inclusion of a new processor, camera system, and MagSafe charging. Watch our hands-on video inside for all the details! more… The post iPhone 1...