08-04-20 -

Apple improves SMS-delivered code security with domain-bound codes
By now you’ve probably used a service that will send you a text message that includes a specific code sent to you in a text message, usually in an effort related to security measures while logging into something. It’s meant to ...

08-04-20 -

Disney+ now boasts 57.5 million paid subscribers
Disney’s video streaming service Disney+ continues to see millions of subscribers, and the good news for the company is that those numbers continue to trend upwards. Today, Disney announced the results for its third fiscal quarter of 202...

08-04-20 -

iTunes 4K movie sale discounts Knives Out, Ad Astra, John Wick and many more ...
Apple on Tuesday updated its iTunes Store with new deals on movies and other media. There are a handful of solid promotions running this week, but my favorite has to be the 4K blowout sale. Eye-popping movies like Alita: Battle Angel, Ad Astra, Kn...

08-04-20 -

iOS 14 Widgets: How to have Siri dynamically curate apps on your iPhones Home...
The new Siri Suggestions widget can dynamically suggest apps or shortcuts on the Home screen of your iPhone or iPod touch that you may want to use next, based on usage and your personal patterns. The Siri Suggestions widget is arguably one of the ...

08-04-20 -

Heres whats new in iOS 14 beta 4
The third developer beta of iOS 14 brought with it a few different changes and new additions. The fourth beta is doing the same. On Tuesday, Apple seeded the fourth betas of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 to developers. The company will continue to release ...

08-04-20 -

Exposure Notification API is now live in iOS 14 thanks to the fourth beta
Apple and Google’s Exposure Notification API, which is meant to help health authorities launch COVID-19 contact tracing apps, is now finally live in iOS 14. On Tuesday, Apple seeded the fourth developer beta of iOS 14, and, with it, welc...

08-04-20 -

Apple seeds fourth betas of iOS 14, iPadOS 14, tvOS 14, and watchOS 7 to deve...
As we march towards the fall, and the public launch of the next major updates to Apple’s most popular operating systems, the company continues to seed betas of the prerelease software. And that trend continues as Apple on Monday seeded t...

08-04-20 -

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 08/04/2020
Rest: Sleep Sounds & Stories , Attendance (For Students) , Stickyboard 2 and more iPad: Stickyboard 2 ( $4.99 → Free ) Qrayon, LLC Sticky notes of different sizes and colors can be created by double-tapping on the whiteboard. The...

08-04-20 -

Phil Schiller becomes an Apple Fellow; Greg Joswiak steps up to SVP of Worldw...
Apple is using Tuesday as a day of announcements, apparently. The company already revealed a new 27-inch iMac, and now we’re getting some big news regarding Phil Schiller. Apple has announced that Schiller will be advancing to an Apple F...

08-04-20 -

Resolve iTunes errors and system issues on iPhone, iPad & Apple TV with AnyFi...
AnyFix is a one-stop software solution aimed at helping you get rid of a bunch of annoying system issues that can plague your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Apple TV and iTunes. AnyFix by iMobie is a new system repair software for iOS, iPadOS and tvOS ...

08-04-20 -

Get this amazing 100+ icon pack for your favorite Mac apps, optimized for mac...
With macOS Big Sur launching this fall, many of your favorite third-party apps may still be using what will by then be an outdate icon system. User interface designer Raven Yu took it upon himself to solve your first world problem with a custom de...

08-04-20 -

The new Alto Collection is dropping August 13 on Xbox, PlayStation 4 and Epic...
Canadian developer Snowman today announced “The Alto Collection”, combining its endless snowboard games “Alto’s Adventure” and “Alto’s Odyssey” into one unified experience. “The Alto Collection” will be releasin...

08-04-20 -

Apple has reportedly expressed serious interest in buying TikTok
TikTok is supposedly running out of time in the United States, with the President of the United States threatening to ban the popular video app if a particular deadline is not met. That deadline is a sale of a portion of TikTok’s busines...

08-04-20 -

iOS 14 Siri: How to enable captions for most spoken text on iPhone and iPad
The all-new compact Siri interface, available with iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, renders just a small animated orb at the display bottom along with a compact, banner-style response that slides into view at the top of the screen. That’s an improv...

08-04-20 -

iOS 14: How to personalize lists in Reminders with emojis and symbols
With iOS 13, Apple made many improvements to Reminders including the ability to personalize lists. This allowed users to add colored icons to make lists easier to spot and organize. So with iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, Apple made another improvement to t...

08-04-20 -

Apple publishes developer guidelines for setting default email and browser apps
Apple yesterday published detailed guidelines for developers of web browser apps and email clients who wish to be considered as the new default app options in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14. The company previously stated that it was working with select deve...

08-03-20 -

Apple says not to worry if you see Not Charging when your Mac is connected to...
Apple says that if you have a specific Mac, and are running at least macOS 10.15.5, you should not be concerned if you see “Not Charging” while you’re charging your Mac. Apple recently launched a dedicated support document for this p...

08-03-20 -

Trump says TikTok will be banned if sale doesnt happen by September 15
TikTok, one of the most popular social networks out there, is in some hot water in the United States, and it could come down to a ban if things don’t go a certain way. According to several different reports, President Trump has said that...

08-03-20 -

Leonardo DiCaprios Appian Way production studio inks a first-look TV and film...
Leonardo DiCaprio isn’t a stranger to working with Apple TV+, and now his production studio is signing a major deal with the streaming service. As first reported by Deadline on Monday, Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way Productions...

08-03-20 -

iOS 14: How to access carrier lock information if you need to verify that an ...
There are several ways you can prove to a potential buyer that your iPhone is unlocked, including crude methods such as pulling out your SIM card and putting one from a different carrier inside. With iOS and iPadOS 14, you can access carrier lock ...

08-03-20 -

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 08/03/2020
Neet Meeting Minutes , Youpendo: Self Express & Meet , Moonlight Express: Fortnight and more iPhone: Neet Meeting Minutes ( $0.99 → Free ) Ben Collins Pty Ltd Neet will help keep you and your team accountable. Create a meeting an...

08-03-20 -

Google Pay is gaining support for mobile checking accounts in 2021
In November of 2019, we reported that Google was planning to launch support for checking accounts sometime in 2020. But it looks like the timing was a bit off. As was reported by The Verge, Google Pay is gaining support for mobile checking account...

08-03-20 -

Apple TV+ previews Long Way Up unscripted series starring Ewan McGregor ahead...
It might not be a trailer, but Apple TV+ is previewing an unscripted series called Long Way Up ahead of its debut in mid-September. Apple TV+ shared a first look at the unscripted series Long Way Up, which stars Ewan McGregor (Star Wars: Episode 1...

08-03-20 -

Apple Card customers can now get 3% Daily Cash at Panera Bread
Apple Card customers have a new retail option for earning 3% Daily Cash when making purchases, adding to the list of options for the cash back feature. On Monday, Panera Bread announced that it is now an option for Apple Card customers to earn 3% ...

08-03-20 -

Googles new Pixel 4a is an iPhone SE competitor priced at $349
Way back in April of this year, Apple announced the new iPhone SE — the company’s newest entry-level handset. And now Google has its response: the Pixel 4a. On Monday, Google announced its newest Pixel-branded smartphone, while also te...

08-03-20 -

American Airlines is offering Apple TV+ as a free in-flight entertainment option
While hopping on a flight might not be the number one activity these days, thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, if you do get on an American Airlines plane to go somewhere you might notice Apple TV+ joining you along the way. According to T...

08-03-20 -

iOS 14 Siri: How to always show speech transcriptions of your requests on iPh...
iOS and iPadOS 14 bring a brand new compact Siri interface which shows the assistant as an animated orb overlaid on top of your current context instead of taking up the whole display. By default, your iPhone or iPad does not show a real-time Siri ...

08-03-20 -

iOS 14: How to assign Reminders with shared lists
The Reminders app has given users the ability to share lists for some time now. And while sharing a list that you can work on with a coworker or family member is handy, something’s been missing. As of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, you can assign...

08-03-20 -

iOS 14: How to organize Notes with the collapsible Pinned section
Users have had the ability to pin notes in the Notes app for a few years now. While the feature has worked well, there’s always room for improvement. And that’s exactly what Apple did with iOS 14 and iPadOS 14. Along with a bit...

08-02-20 -

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 08/02/2020
Pomodoro Focus Timer , EXIF Viewer by Fluntro , PhotoTangler Collage Maker and more Universal: Pomodoro Focus Timer ( $0.99 → Free ) Pawanpreet Singh This tried and true technique helps you define clear goals and get them done faster by ...

08-02-20 -

Editors Desk: iPhone 12 delayed, AAPL smashes June quarter earnings & more
It’s been a busy week for Apple, what with Tim Cook’s anti-trusts testimony at a congressional hearing, the company’s stellar earnings that defy all expectations amid the coronavirus pandemic, official confirmation th...

08-01-20 -

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 08/01/2020
Eyehacks – yoga for eyes , Synesthetic , 5coins Simple expense tracker and more iPhone: Eyehacks – yoga for eyes ( $1.99 → Free ) Vadim Miropolskiy With Eyehacks, it only requires 10 to 20 minutes a day to improve you...

08-01-20 -

Overlap, Pineapple, Rise, and other apps to check out this weekend
In this week’s episode of our Apps of the Week roundup we have a timezone manager, an app that builds apps, and a digital headquarters for the surprisingly large sourdough bread-making community. And as always we’ve selected tw...

07-31-20 -

Microsoft is ending support for Cortana on iOS
As companies were jumping on the digital assistant bandwagon, Microsoft launched its own alternative: Cortana. It proved to be plenty helpful, but Google‘s and Amazon‘s dominance in this regard (across platforms, and Siri on iO...

07-31-20 -

Tim Cook says Apple acquisitions are a means to overcome challenges, not redu...
Apple is still part of an ongoing antitrust probe in the United States, and, earlier this week, the company’s CEO testified in front of the U.S. House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee. A portion of that investigation touched on Apple&...

07-31-20 -

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 07/31/2020
Marvin The Cube , Alice Trapped in Wonderland , Eva Stickers and more Universal: Marvin The Cube ( $1.99 → Free ) MJ Bros s.c. Marvin is a lonely little cube who just wants to find where he belongs in this massive universe. Help him disc...

07-31-20 -

Nvidia is reportedly in advanced talks to buy ARM for more than $30 billion
It has been rumored for a bit of time now that SoftBank is looking to sell ARM, the chip designer based out of Britain. And a new report aims to lock down a potential buyer. According to Bloomberg, Nvidia may be the company that goes through the m...

07-31-20 -

Apples new gift card in the U.S. is for everything Apple
Apple’s gift card situation hasn’t always been the easiest, with two distinct options for customers who are looking to buy something. But now the company is streamlining things. As was first noticed by iCulture, Apple has launc...

07-31-20 -

Review: Papalook PA452 and Ausdom AF640 web cameras bring clarity and versati...
As plenty of workers are telecommuting during COVID-19 pandemic, iDB has taken it upon itself to highlight some of the technologies and accessories that make remote work as enjoyable as humanly possible. In these challenging times, video conferenc...

07-31-20 -

iOS 14: How to edit multiple Reminders at once
When using Reminders, has there been a time when you wanted to update more than one item at a time? You may have wanted to apply a due date, add a flag, or mark off several reminders at once. Sure, you could do it one-by-one, but that’s ...

07-31-20 -

iOS 14: How to use the enhanced Notes actions menu
Some might say there’s nothing wrong with the menus in the Notes app on iOS. But once you take a look at the redesigned menus on iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, you’ll appreciate the new arrangement and appearance. An actions menu appear...

07-30-20 -

Apple confirms 2020 iPhones will be delayed a few weeks
While Apple isn’t providing any specifics, the company is confirming that it’s newest iPhones will see a delayed launch. Following Apple’s third fiscal quarterly earnings report, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook and CFO...

07-30-20 -

Apples Services division continues to rake in the money, sees double-digit gr...
Earlier today, Apple announced the quarterly earnings for its third fiscal quarter in 2020. The numbers are impressive despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and, yet again, Apple’s Services division is a beacon. As part of the announ...

07-30-20 -

Tim Cook confirms most Apple employees in the U.S. wont return to work until ...
“Due to coronavirus concerns” is a common thread these days, and it strikes yet again as it relates to Apple employees returning to work in the United States. If you’ll recall, Apple had deemed it okay for some essential workers in t...

07-30-20 -

Apple reports Q3 2020 revenue of $59.7 billion
Apple’s latest quarterly earnings results show how the company fared selling its products in the middle of an ongoing global pandemic. Apple on Thursday officially announced its third fiscal quarter results for the year 2020. These resul...

07-30-20 -

iFixit shines a light on Apples internal discussions regarding Right to Repair
Yesterday, Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, along with chief executives of other major companies like Amazon, took part in testimony in the U.S. House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee. While there was quite a bit to go over regarding the App Store...

07-30-20 -

Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 07/30/2020
MathEdge Division 2020 , Chromatica camera , Ananda – PREMIUM and more iPhone: Ananda – PREMIUM ( $2.99 → Free ) Manuel Loigeret Ananda provides you with a new and unique ambience every time. Start off by spinning the...

07-30-20 -

iOS 14 Privacy: How to grant apps your approximate location only
With the iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 software updates, you can grant apps your approximate rather than precise GPS location. Follow along with us to learn how to share approximate location with specific apps instead of an exact GPS coordinates of your iP...

07-30-20 -

CBS All Access picks up over 3,500 episodes of TV, new films, and a new inter...
CBS All Access has been around for awhile now, and today ViacomCBS has announced a major change for the streaming service. On Thursday, ViacomCBS announced a huge update to the library for CBS All Access, adding more than 3,500 new episodes of TV ...

07-30-20 -

iOS 14: How to organize Smart Lists in Reminders
The Reminders app received a huge overhaul in 2019 that brought a redesign and terrific enhancements. And with iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, the app got a few more features to add to the list. One such feature is the ability to organize the Smart Lists. M...