10-29-20 -

Apple temporarily closes Philadelphia store amid protests
Apple has temporarily closed Apple Walnut Street in Philadelphia as protests over the police killing of Walter Wallace Jr. continue.The store closure was announced in an update to Apple's dedicated retail web portal on Wednesday. As of this writin...

10-29-20 -

Apple might soon offer 1TB iPhone storage option
Apple might soon offer iPhone buyers a 1TB storage option after years of slowly growing allotments to the current 512GB maximum, according to leaker Jon Prosser.Prosser hinted at the prospect of a 1TB iPhone in a cryptic

10-28-20 -

Apple accessibility experts to speak at Sight Tech Global event in December
Apple's Sarah Herrlinger, senior director of Global Accessibility Policy & Initiatives, and Jeffrey Bigham, research lead of AI/ML accessibility, will take part in a discussion that seeks to shed light on the impact artificial intelligence has...

10-28-20 -

Apple invites select developers to Apple silicon Mac labs ahead of launch
Apple this week invited developers taking part in the Universal App Quick Start Program to a round of one-on-one labs, with the initiative designed to prepare apps for upcoming Apple silicon Macs.The lab series offers developers one-on-one code-le...

10-28-20 -

Early iPhone 12 mini hands-on video surfaces
An early hands-on look at the upcoming iPhone 12 mini has surfaced on YouTube, offering a real-life size comparison with the iPhone 12.Credit: George BuhniciThe iPhone 12 mini doesn't become available for preorder until Nov. 6, and won't actually ...

10-28-20 -

Amazon says users don't own content bought on Prime Video
When you purchase a TV show or movie on Amazon Prime Video, you don't actually own it. At least, that's Amazon's argument in an effort to dismiss a lawsuit on Monday.Credit: AmazonAmazon on Monday filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging unfai...

10-28-20 -

Apple renews sports comedy 'Ted Lasso' for third season
Apple TV+ sports comedy "Ted Lasso" gains a third season ahead of its second season start of production."Ted Lasso," which made its debut to Apple's streaming service on August 14, was developed by Jason Sudeikis, Lawrence, Joe...

10-28-20 -

AMD debuts first Radeon RX 6000 PCI-E video cards
AMD unveiled a trio of RX 6000 series GPUs, three RDNA 2 powered cards that undercut Nvidia's RTX 30 series in price with comparable performance and lower power consumption.AMD's three new cards all use the company's RDNA 2 architecture, which it ...

10-28-20 -

Senate Commerce Committee grills tech CEOs on content moderation, bias
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday grilled the CEOs of Facebook, Twitter, and Google over their respective content moderation practices.Credit: U.S. Senate Commerce CommitteeOn paper, the hearing was supposed to focus on Section 230 o...

10-28-20 -

Apple issues first developer beta for macOS Big Sur 11.0.1
Confusing the Big Sur beta process somewhat, Apple has released macOS 11.0.1 beta 1 to developers prior to the release of Big Sur to the general public.New betas are able to be downloaded from the Apple Developer Center by anyone enrolled in the D...

10-28-20 -

Apple updates Clips with HDR recording for iPhone 12
A revamped Clips 3.0 brings landscape recording and new effects to the social media video app, plus the ability to record in HDR with the new iPhone 12 range.Clips on iPadThree years after it introduced Clips as an iMovie-like app specifically for...

10-28-20 -

French advertisers file complaint over Apple's iOS 14 privacy plan
A collection of advertisers and publishers in France have filed a complaint with the country's competition authority, claiming that iOS 14's blocking of automatic ad tracking will severely affect revenues.Users will be asked to give permission app...

10-28-20 -

Coupon: Aukey USB-C GaN wall charger for MacBook Pro, iPad Pro drops to $14.2...
Shoppers looking for an easy power delivery system for USB-C compatible Macs and iPads can pick up the Aukey 60W USB-C charger with GaN technology for only $14.29 with coupon at Amazon.USB-C GaN Wall Charger couponAukey is running a special deal o...

10-28-20 -

Logitech debuts lower-cost Ergo M575 trackball for $49.99
Logitech on Wednesday released a new lower-cost trackball mouse with an ergonomic design and made partly from recycled material.Credit: LogitechThe Ergo M575 is a lower-cost trackball that runs on a single AA battery and connects to macOS, iPadOS,...

10-28-20 -

Insta360 ONE X2 launches as the ultimate personal 360-degree camera
Insta360 is launching its new do-it-all camera, the Insta36 ONE X2, designed to replace a multi-cam setup for great ultra-wide video, one-touch panoramas, and 360-degree video.Insta360 ONE X2This new camera is replacing the Insta360 ONE X which ha...

10-28-20 -

iPhone 12 line sets pre-order records in India
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro presales have done well in India, thanks to authorized resellers offering monthly payment options and robust trade-in offers.The iPhone 12 line is seeing promising sales numbers in India, primarily due to attractive...

10-28-20 -

Eve Systems light strip is the first to support HomeKit Adaptive Lighting
Rolling out now, Eve Systems has updated its Eve Light Strip to support HomeKit's new Adaptive Lightning feature that automatically adjusts the hue of the light throughout the day.Adaptive Lighting was launched as part of a number of HomeKit chan...

10-28-20 -

Review: ZenPods aim to be the go-to choice now that earbuds don't come with t...
Zendure's newly-launched ZenPods may be the best, affordable, choice now Apple's removal of EarPods across the entire iPhone line means that you have to buy your own alternatives.ZenPods ANC earbudsThere is no longer a shortage of wireless earbud ...

10-28-20 -

European Union antitrust chief warns against breaking up Big Tech firms
EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager says breaking up tech giants like Apple and Google, could have unintended consequences and legal ramifications.Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice-President of the European CommissionAs the European Union conti...

10-28-20 -

Evidence mounting that Apple is preparing alternative to Google search
Industry sources, plus changes to how iOS 14 returns web search results, back up previous reports that Apple is working on its own universal search engine.Siri on iOS 14As Google faces a Justice Department antitrust suit over paying to be Apple's ...

10-28-20 -

iPhone 12 boasts latent reverse wireless charging feature, FCC filing suggests
A Federal Communications Commission filing hints at a latent iPhone 12 feature that could one day allow the handset to wirelessly charge other accessories.Source: iFixitApple's iPhone 12 series could be hiding a major feature that was rumored to d...

10-28-20 -

Apple ceases signing iOS 14.0.1 following release of iOS 14.1
Apple on Tuesday stopped signing iOS 14.0.1 code following the release of iOS 14.1, blocking users from downgrading to the older operating system.Released last week, iOS 14.1 pairs with the newly released iPhone 12 series to deliver HDR video play...

10-28-20 -

New iPhone 12 owners bombarded with free Apple Arcade offers
Apple really wants you to try Apple Arcade. The company is using every resource at its disposal to inform new iPhone 12 owners that their recent handset purchase entitles them to three months of free access to the service.Shortly after iPhone 12 w...

10-27-20 -

iOS 14 nears 50% adoption six weeks after launch
As it nears an estimated 50% adoption rate, Apple's iOS 14 update is poised to overtake iOS 13 as the most installed version of the mobile operating system.Credit: Andrew O'Hara, AppleInsiderAlthough Apple hasn't released official iOS 14 adoption ...

10-27-20 -

New Apple 'personal computer' placeholder appears in Bluetooth database
A new listing for an Apple "personal computer" has surfaced in a Bluetooth product database, potentially revealing an unreleased Mac or iPad.Credit: Andrew O'Hara, AppleInsiderThe device listing carries a placeholder name of B2002 and is...

10-27-20 -

Jon Stewart signs multi-year deal with Apple TV+ for current events series
Long-time "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart is set to return to his beat, in a long-term deal for Apple TV+.Stephen Colbert (left), with Jon Stewart (right)Stewart is said to deliver "hourlong, single-subject episodes" with Stewart...

10-27-20 -

Apple buys computer vision & artificial intelligence startup Vilynx for $50 m...
Earlier in 2020, Apple reportedly purchased Barcelona startup Vilynx that specialized in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision.Citing sources familiar with the matter, a report on Tuesday claims that the Barcelona, Spain b...

10-27-20 -

Razor-thin margins have strained Foxconn's relationship with Apple
In the midst of a changing relationship with Apple, Foxconn has sometimes resorted to methods like exaggerating hiring counts to cut costs and boost margins.Credit: AppleWhen Foxconn was undergoing production trials for the 2018 iPad Pro, for exam...

10-27-20 -

Apple Car could have an energy-saving active suspension system
The Apple Car could have an intelligent active suspension system, one that includes a way to store and maintain a level of pressure in a hydraulic system to enhance the ride of the car for drivers and passengers.An extreme example of a car's suspe...

10-27-20 -

Seoul wireless carrier to sell iPhone & accessories in unmanned store
SK Telecom is opening "T Factory," an unmanned 24-hour, where it claims partnerships with Apple, Microsoft, and more, mean customers will be able to buy an iPhone in under five minutes.SK Telecom's new "T Factory" store in Seou...

10-27-20 -

Backbone One controller and app aims to elevate iPhone gaming
Backbone Labs has launched Backbone One, a game controller for iPhone that, used with its companion app, aims to make mobile gaming closer to its console counterparts.Backbone One controller for iPhoneQuietly launched on Tuesday, Backbone consists...

10-27-20 -

T-Mobile launching internet TV service starting at $10 a month
T-Mobile is set to enter the online TV business with the planned launch of a new internet-based streaming service dubbed TVision on Nov. 1.Credit: T-MobileThe service will be similar to existing over-the-internet streaming platforms like YouTube T...

10-27-20 -

Apple TV+ orders 'Platonic' comedy series starring Rose Byrne, Seth Rogen
The upcoming Apple TV+ series follows two friends as they attempt to mend a friendship after falling out.Image Credit: AppleThe 10-episode series will explore the inner workings of a platonic friendship between two childhood friends who reconnect ...

10-27-20 -

Linksys debuts more affordable Velop AX4200 Wi-Fi 6 mesh router
Linksys is expanding its Wi-Fi 6 lineup of Velop mesh routers, making them more affordable as the number of Wi-Fi 6-capable devices continues to grow.The new Linksys AX4200 mesh routerThe Velop AX4200 Wi-Fi 6 mesh system joins Linksys's MX5 Wi-Fi ...

10-27-20 -

More than a billion people are using an iPhone today
A new estimate claims that the number of current, active, iPhone users passed one billion in September 2020, fewer than 5,000 days since the first one went on sale.Steve Jobs with the original iPhoneEven if it weren't for the coronavirus, Apple mi...

10-27-20 -

Must-have deal: new iPad Air 4 drops to $559 ($40 off) for limited time
Apple's new 2020 iPad Air is on sale right now for $559 at B&H Photo, with the electronics retailer matching the lowest price ever on the iPad Air 4 period — and the best deal we've seen on the brand-new green finish.New iPad Air 4 priceApp...

10-27-20 -

Apple Music for Android beats iOS to Crossfade
Apple has rolled out an update to Apple Music on Android, one that adds enhanced sharing options as well as Autoplay and changes to search, along with a feature that hasn't yet arrived on iOS - Crossfade.Apple Music on Android [Google Play]Updated...

10-27-20 -

'Blue Box' circuit board designed by Steve Wozniak to hit auction block
A rare phone-hacking circuit board created by Steve Wozniak and marketed by Steve Jobs will go up for auction with a starting bid of $8,000 to $12,000.Credit: BonhamsThe "blue box" populated circuit board was used by so-called "phon...

10-27-20 -

Apple originally considered real-world AR using wearable personal projectors
Apple AR endeavors originally included a glasses or headset-free version that projected data onto real-world objects, including one concept where the user wore the projector itself.An image projected onto a building [Pixabay]People generally consi...

10-27-20 -

AMD acquiring Apple supplier and FGPA maker Xilinx for $35B in stock
AMD on Tuesday announced that it has agreed to purchase long-time Apple supplier Xilinx, mainly known for making a type of reconfigurable chip, for $35 billion in stock.Credit: XilinxXilinx is a company known for producing field-programmable gate ...

10-27-20 -

This 16" MacBook Pro is on sale for $2,125, plus $80 off AppleCare
Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro is on sale at Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama, with exclusive promo code savings on the system itself as well as AppleCare.16" MacBook Pro and AppleCare dealsThe 16-inch MacBook Pro discount is courtesy of Adoram...

10-27-20 -

Starlink starts $99 per month 'Better than Nothing' internet service beta
SpaceX is expanding its Starlink satellite internet beta to interested parties, requiring a $499 upfront purchase on top of a $99 per month fee.SpaceX, one of the several projects from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has sent out emails to those who expresse...

10-27-20 -

How to run Aperture, iPhoto, and older versions of iTunes on macOS Big Sur
Despite long being abandoned by Apple, it's still possible to launch — and run — apps without 64-bit support like Aperture and older versions of iTunes on both macOS Big Sur and Catalina. Here's how to do it.That's iTunes version 10.7 running ...

10-27-20 -

Mophie announces new Juice Pack Connect modular system
Mophie has introduced a new modular charging system, the Juice Pack Connect, that allows users to charge their phones on demand using a detachable battery.The Juice Pack Connect is a 5,000mAh detachable battery, which can charge any Qi-enabled sma...

10-27-20 -

PTAB reviewing Seven Networks' patents ahead of Apple infringement trial
Apple's upcoming patent infringement trial may be a little easier for the company after it convinced the Patent Trial and Appeal Board to review one of Seven Network's 16 patents being used against Apple in the lawsuit.[via Pexels]The intellectual...

10-27-20 -

Apple cable supplier Foxlink to increase production at new plant in India
Apple supplier Foxlink will begin ramping up cable production later in 2020 from a new plant in India, as manufacturers hurry to set up a supply chain outside China.As trade tensions with China continue, many major Apple suppliers are attempting t...

10-27-20 -

Samsung considering copying Apple's AC charger removal despite mocking ads
Samsung may be shooting itself in the foot with its own marketing effort, as it is believed the South Korean electronics giant may follow Apple in removing the charger from the box for the "Galaxy S21," shortly after mocking the iPhone f...

10-27-20 -

Apple working on software for dynamic 'Apple Glass' audio and AR image blending
Apple AR glasses or VR headsets may include a switchable audio system that can provide a range of different listening modes, while also incorporating a system that could smoothly blend a real-world view with virtual imagery at speed.Some VR headse...

10-27-20 -

Early 2021 Apple Silicon iMac said to have 'A14T' processor
Supply chain sources claim that Apple is to make a new desktop processor, the "A14T," plus its own GPU, for forthcoming Apple Silicon Macs, both of which are to be 5nm processors.27-inch iMacAs Apple is expected to be going into mass pro...

10-27-20 -

How to remove HP printer driver 'malware' from Mac
Your Mac does not have malware, it's just got printer drivers that HP mistakenly asked Apple to block. Here's how to work around the problem.Some users of HP printers are reporting error messages like thisHewlett Packard has now explained the rece...