08-05-20 -

Apple expands Apple Maps Look Around feature to Japan
Apple is slowly expanding the Look Around feature that was introduced last year with iOS 13. Previously available only in the United States, the company is now making Look Around available to some Japanese cities. more… The post Apple ...

08-04-20 -

Safari in macOS Big Sur beta 4 now supports 4K YouTube video stream
As we covered before, iOS 14 and tvOS 14 now support 4K video playback on YouTube for the first time. With the release of the fourth developer beta of macOS Big Sur earlier today, Mac users can finally watch 4K videos on YouTube using Safari in m...

08-04-20 -

Should you buy the new iMac? Heres how it compares to its predecessor
Apple has launched refreshed iMacs with the biggest changes coming to the 27-inch models. While there are compelling updates like 10th generation Intel CPUs, new AMD GPUs, and a 1080p FaceTime camera, the switch to Apple Silicon could bring a tru...

08-04-20 -

iOS 14 adds domain-bound codes to make SMS one-time passcodes more secure
Earlier this year, Apple’s WebKit team proposed a change to the format of SMS one-time passcodes to make two-factor authentication more secure. Apple confirmed today that developers can already implement these changes with iOS 14 and ma...

08-04-20 -

Apple releases macOS 11 Big Sur beta 4 to developers, public beta still comin...
The beta testing process for macOS 11 Big Sur continues today with the release of the fourth developer beta. Today’s update to macOS Big Sur beta 4 brings additional tweaks and improvements to the new features coming to all Mac users this fall....

08-04-20 -

Apple teams up with UCLA on mental health study using Apple Watch, iPhone, an...
Apple and UCLA are teaming up on a new three-year study to understand how factors including sleep, physical activity, heart rate, and daily routines can play a role in depression and anxiety. As first reported by CNBC, UCLA will use data collecte...

08-04-20 -

Whats new in iOS 14 beta 4? New TV app widgets, Exposure Notification API sup...
Apple has released the fourth developer betas of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, bringing additional improvements and changes to the new iPhone and iPad features. iOS 14 beta 4 adds support for the Exposure Notification API, restores 3D Touch functionality...

08-04-20 -

AMD Radeon Pro 5000 Series GPUs will bring big graphics improvements to iMac
Today, Apple announced updates to the iMac lineup. While there were small bumps to the 21.5 inch iMac and the iMac Pro, most of the love was saved for the 27-inch iMac, which starts at $1799.00. Although the new 10th-generation CPUs, 1080p webcam...

08-04-20 -

Apple veteran Phil Schiller transitions to new Fellow role, Greg Joswiak prom...
Apple announced today that Phil Schiller will transition into a new Apple Fellow role. Schiller has long served as Apple’s senior vice president of worldwide marketing, but that is a position that will now be occupied by Apple&#8217...

08-04-20 -

Apple releases iPadOS 14 and iOS 14 beta 4 to developers
Apple today will release the fourth betas of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 to developers. Today’s release of iOS 14 beta 4 comes two weeks after the release of beta 3, which included new features such as new Clock app widgets, Apple Music changes, and m...

08-04-20 -

Nike+ Apple Watch Series 5 up to $80 off, Anker HomeKit Cameras from $30, mor...
Today’s best deals include Nike+ Apple Watch Series 5, Anker’s HomeKit cameras, and a notable offer on the CalDigit Thunderbolt 3 dock. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more… Th...

08-04-20 -

Apple releases fourth beta of watchOS 7 to developers
Alongside the release of iOS 14 beta 4, Apple today has also released watchOS 7 beta 4 to developers. watchOS 7 includes new features such as sleep tracking, new watch face features, fitness improvements, and more. more… The post Appl...

08-04-20 -

Apple tweaks iMac Pro lineup with more powerful base model, but no nano-textu...
In addition to the improvements to the consumer iMac today, Apple has also made some very minor adjustments to the iMac Pro lineup. The base model iMac Pro now includes a 10-core Intel Xeon processor, but unfortunately, the iMac Pro misses out on...

08-04-20 -

Apple updates 27-inch iMac with new 10th-gen Intel CPUs, T2 chip and a 1080p ...
Apple has today updated the iMac with a few tech spec bumps. Although the rumored redesign did not come to pass, Apple has updated the 27-inch models with new 10th-generation Intel CPUs, a higher-resolution 1080p webcam. Apple has also standardiz...

08-04-20 -

Report: Apple has expressed serious interest in acquiring TikTok
While Microsoft has made its attempt to acquire TikTok publicly known, Apple is also reportedly interested in the deal. According to a new report Axios, Apple has expressed “serious interest” in acquiring the short-form video sharing service....

08-04-20 -

T-Mobile switches on standalone 5G network, reaches 2,000 more towns
T-Mobile has today switched on a standalone 5G network, and is promising better coverage and performance. It says the move will see its 5G coverage extend to almost 2,000 more towns and cities. Carriers have so far piggy-backed sub-6Ghz 5G servic...

08-04-20 -

9to5Mac Daily: August 04, 2020 Apple acquires mobile payments startup, 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...

08-04-20 -

Apple launches biggest 4K movie sale of the year, plus Disney deals, more
Apple has launched arguably its biggest 4K movie sale of the year with a plethora of deals starting at $5. That’s on top of the usual $1 rental of the week and a selection of other titles that are currently being discounted. You&#...

08-04-20 -

New feature lets you easily fact-check WhatsApp messages
Social media is the main way hoax messages get traction these days, so a new feature has been added to let you easily fact-check WhatsApp messages … more… The post New feature lets you easily fact-check WhatsApp messages app...

08-04-20 -

Apple customers no longer the #1 target for phishing attempts
Last year, Apple customers were the number one target for phishing attempts, scammers sending emails with links to fake Apple websites in an attempt to get their hands on Apple ID credentials. Security company Check Point said that’s ch...

08-04-20 -

Trumps TikTok ruling could see China take revenge on Apple
Fears have been raised that President Trump’s TikTok ruling – banning the app in the United States unless US operations are bought by an American company – could see China take revenge on Apple. Two government-backed Chinese newspap...

08-04-20 -

Apple @ Work Podcast: iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur bring new password technology ...
In this episode of the Apple @ Work podcast, Bradley is joined by Andrew Shikiar from the FIDO Alliance to discuss the history of the FIDO Alliance and what iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur are doing for password management. Sponsored by iMazing...

08-04-20 -

Apple TV+ Guide: Here are all the Apple TV shows and movies available now
Apple TV+ offers exclusive Apple original TV shows and movies in 4K HDR quality. You can watch across all of your screens and pick up where you left off on any device. Apple TV+ costs $4.99 per month. Here’s every Apple original televis...

08-04-20 -

Concept shows a redesigned iMac with new accessories and wireless charger
Apple is yet to introduce new iMac models this year, but they will likely have the same design as the current generation as the company is reportedly holding the redesigned version for next year with an Apple Silicon chip. However, this concept c...

08-03-20 -

Apple details guidelines for web browsers and email clients with new default ...
We have already provided an early look at how you’ll be able to change default apps on iOS 14, although Apple itself hasn’t disclosed details about this new feature. This week, however, the company has shared the documentation of the ...

08-03-20 -

Hands-on: Rampow 61W GaN USB-C Power Adapter [Video]
Today we are taking a closer look at the new Rampow USB-C Power Adapter. Ready for your all of your MacBooks and other other mobile devices, it packs in the latest charging tech in a particularly tight and robust package. Now available with an ex...

08-03-20 -

Report: Apple led global Q2 tablet shipments with 14 million iPads
Apple posted record results for the June quarter which sent its stock price soaring. Now Canalys is out with its estimates on global tablet shipments that detail how much Apple is leading Samsung, Amazon, and others. more… The post Rep...

08-03-20 -

Watch SpaceX troubleshoot iPad issue with NASA astronauts using AirDrop durin...
Law breaking boats weren’t the only surprises SpaceX experienced during an otherwise smooth NASA astronaut splashdown over the weekend. An issue involving a custom SpaceX app on the iPad also made a cameo appearance during the crewed re...

08-03-20 -

Trump announces TikTok ban if no sale by Sept. 15, wants a lot of money for U...
As expected, President Trump has officially announced that the US will ban TikTok and other China-based apps/services like WeChat. In the case of TikTok, Microsoft is working on a potential deal that could see the service continue on but details ...

08-03-20 -

Snapchat launching TikTok-style features for adding music to videos
Snapchat will soon add support for TikTok-style music features, according to a new report from The Verge Snap will roll out these features to all English-language users later this fall, but the functionality is available starting today to users i...

08-03-20 -

Apple Card now offers 3% Daily Cash at Panera Bread for in-store and online o...
Apple Card has added yet another 3% Daily Cash partner, this time marking the first expansion to restaurants. Panera Bread announced today that Apple Card users can now get 3% Daily Cash when they pay with Apple Pay in the Panera Bread app, on th...

08-03-20 -

iPad Pro is up to $500 off in todays best deals, plus AirPods Pro hit new all...
Monday’s best deals include up to $500 off iPad Pro, plus AirPods Pro hit a new all-time low, and you can save big on Anker accessories from $10. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more… Th...

08-03-20 -

Google unveils iPhone SE competitor priced at $349, teases 5G lineup coming t...
After months of speculation, Google today officially unveiled its latest smartphone, this time priced to compete with Apple’s iPhone SE. The new Pixel 4a features a hole-punch display and 128GB of storage, but Google is also teasing a 5G versio...

08-03-20 -

Google unveils iPhone SE competitor priced at $349, teases 5G lineup coming t...
After months of speculation, Google today officially unveiled its latest smartphone, this time priced to compete with Apple’s iPhone SE. The new Pixel 4a features a hole-punch display and 128GB of storage, but Google is also teasing a 5G versio...

08-03-20 -

Microsoft pushes forward on TikTok purchase as Trump threatens ban on Chinese...
News broke at the end of last week that President Trump was set to ban TikTok and force the sale of its US operations. Microsoft was named as an interested party but Trump didn’t like the idea initially. Now it looks like Trump may be o...

08-03-20 -

1,000 fake iPhones from Hong Kong used in AppleCare fraud
More than a thousand ‘deceptively real-looking’ fake iPhones were used to carry out an AppleCare fraud operating between Hong Kong and Switzerland. Two Chinese citizens, a mother and son, have been charged with fraud. The son ...

08-03-20 -

9to5Mac Daily: August 03, 2020 AAPL earnings, iPhone 12 delay confirmed
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...

08-03-20 -

Warren Buffetts $35B stake in AAPL tripled in value to $104B
Warren Buffett’s conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway has seen its $35B stake in AAPL triple in value to around $104B following the stock reaching a new all-time high on Friday … more… The post Warren Buffett’...

08-03-20 -

Today at Apple and Sentrock turn Chicago into a virtual classroom for hundred...
Last week, artists from Chicago shared their inspiration with hundreds of students across the city through Sentrock’s Summer Studio. The collaboration with Today at Apple brought virtual sessions to Chicagoland youth to keep creativity flowing ...

08-03-20 -

Firm accusing Apple of patent infringement wants to ban Siri in China
A Chinese company that has accused Apple of patent infringement wants to ban Siri in China until the case is finally decided. It is asking the court for an injunction of the sale of all products which include Siri – which is almost everything A...

08-03-20 -

William English, the man who built the worlds first mouse, passes away
William English, the man who built the world’s first mouse, has passed away at age 91. While it was Apple who brought the mouse to public attention with the launch of the Lisa in 1983 and the Macintosh in 1984, it was actually first dem...

08-03-20 -

iPhone 12 delay could see two-stage launch, says supply-chain report
Apple last week confirmed reports of an iPhone 12 delay that will go on sale ‘a few weeks later’ than the usual late-September timeframe. A supply-chain report claims to offer a little more detail, suggesting that the new mode...

08-03-20 -

Today at Apple returns to Apple Stores in mainland China
Apple’s in-store creative sessions are coming back to life in mainland China after being paused due to COVID-19. Today at Apple is scheduled to resume at nine stores across the country on August 3. more… The post Today at Apple retur...

08-02-20 -

American Airlines offering Apple TV+ shows as free in-flight entertainment
Apple TV+ is now available on American Airlines for free. The airline and Apple are partnering to give customers more options for passing the time whilst in the air. As first reported by The Points Guy, Apple TV+ content is now available on Ameri...

08-02-20 -

This weeks top stories: AAPL earnings, Tim Cooks antitrust testimony, iPhone ...
In this week’s top stories: Apple CEO Tim Cook testifies to congress, more details on the iPhone 12, Apple’s monster Q3 2020 earnings, and much more. Read on for all of this week’s biggest news. more… The post Thi...

08-02-20 -

Apple asks UK retail landlords to cut rent by 50% and offer a rent-free perio...
Apple is reportedly asking its retail store landlords in the UK to slash its rent by as much as 50%, according to a new report from The Sunday Times. If landlords agree to cut the rent and offer a “rent-free period,”, Apple is allegedly prepa...

08-02-20 -

Apple allowing Apple Card customers to defer payments due to COVID-19
In response to the continued coronavirus outbreak, Apple and Goldman Sachs are allowing customers to skip their Apple Card payments without incurring interest charges. Apple Card holders should receive an email announcing this “Customer Assista...

08-02-20 -

Images show unreleased first-gen iPod touch prototype with glossy black design
Images have surfaced on Twitter this weekend offering a look at an unreleased first-generation iPod touch prototype. In these images, the iPod touch features a glossy black coating on the back, which the leaker says is the “same coating as the ...

08-02-20 -

Comment: Whats the best email app for the Mac (Updated for 2020)
Despite all the new messaging services, project management tools, and chat-based ecosystems, email remains essential. Signing into iCloud (and email) is one of my first tasks when setting up a new Mac. Signing up for almost any service on the Int...

08-01-20 -

Apple removes 30,000 apps from China App Store to comply with regulations for...
Apple has removed over 30,000 applications from the App Store in China, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The report cites new data from Qimai Research Institute, and it explains that games accounted for 90% of the app removals. more&...