10-29-20 -

Apple Set to Increase LiDAR Chip Orders on Strong Demand for iPhone 12 Pro
Demand for iPhone 12 Pro has been so strong among consumers that Apple's delivery lead time from manufacturers has had to be extended, according to Taiwanese industry publication DigiTimes. As a result of increased demand for ‌iPhone...

10-28-20 -

Apple Invites Developers to Get One-on-One Guidance From Engineers Ahead of A...
With the end of the year approaching, we're getting closer to the launch of the first Mac with an Apple Silicon chip. Apple has been allowing Mac developers to prepare for the transition to ‌Apple Silicon‌ through the Universal Q...

10-28-20 -

First iPhone 12 Mini Hands-On Video Surfaces [Update: Video Pulled]
Apple's iPhone 12 mini and the iPhone 12 Pro Max aren't set to be available until November 13, but a Romanian YouTuber got his hands on the ‌iPhone 12‌ mini and showed it off today, offering a size comparison between the &zwn...

10-28-20 -

How to Measure Someone's Height with iPhone 12 Pro
Apple's iPhone 12 Pro and ‌iPhone 12 Pro‌ Max boast a neat feature that allows you to measure the height of someone using just the Measure app and the iPhone's camera and LiDAR Scanner. This article and video shows you how. ...

10-28-20 -

All the MagSafe Accessories You Can Buy for iPhone 12
When Apple in October 2020 unveiled the iPhone 12 series – the ‌iPhone 12‌, ‌iPhone 12‌ mini, iPhone 12 Pro and ‌iPhone 12 Pro‌ Max – it revived the MagSafe brand to describe a brand-new ma...

10-28-20 -

Apple Renews Jason Sudeikis Show 'Ted Lasso' for Third Season
Apple has renewed Apple TV+ show "Ted Lasso" for a third season due to its popularity with both viewers and critics. According to Apple, critics have called the series "terrific," "hilarious," "heart-swelling&quo...

10-28-20 -

Review: Eight Sleep 'Pod Pro' iPhone-Connected Mattress Offers Temperature Co...
A few years ago, Eight Sleep launched its first iPhone-connected mattress called "The Pod." The central feature of this bed is that it allows you to adjust the temperature of the mattress from your iPhone (or Android smartphone), accompl...

10-28-20 -

Apple Releases First macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 Beta to Developers
Apple today seeded a new macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 beta to developers for testing purposes, with the new beta replacing the existing macOS Big Sur 11 beta 10 update that was released two weeks ago. The macOS Big Sur beta can be downloaded through ...

10-28-20 -

Apple Updates Clips App With New Design, HDR Video Recording With iPhone 12, ...
Apple today announced a major update to its video creation app Clips for iPhone and iPad, with key new features including a refreshed interface, support for both vertical and horizontal video, HDR recording with iPhone 12, and more. Clips 3.0, ...

10-28-20 -

iOS 14's Upcoming Anti-Tracking Prompt Sparks Antitrust Complaint in France
Starting early next year, iOS 14 will require apps to get opt-in permission from users to collect their random advertising identifier, which advertisers use to deliver personalized ads and track how effective their campaigns were. Ahead of th...

10-28-20 -

'Warp Drive - Teleport Racing!' Coming Soon to Apple Arcade
New game "Warp Drive - Teleport Racing!" is coming soon to Apple Arcade. The game is a new, fast-paced arcade-style racing game from Supergonk, with a unique concept at its heart. Warp Speed features an innovative teleport gamepla...

10-28-20 -

iPhone 12 Ceramic Shield Still 'Scratches at Level 6 With Deeper Grooves at L...
iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro models feature a new Ceramic Shield front cover that is "tougher than any smartphone glass," according to Apple, but the displays on the devices still have similar scratch resistance as previous iPhones based ...

10-28-20 -

Insta360 Launches New ONE X2 360-Degree Camera
Insta360, known for its line of cameras that are able to capture 360-degree photos and videos, today announced the launch of the next-generation Insta360 ONE X2, a followup to the Insta360 ONE X. The Insta360 ONE X2 features the same familiar...

10-28-20 -

Top EU Antitrust Investigator Warns Against Break Up of Big Tech Companies
As the European Union increasingly targets big tech companies, top antitrust enforcer Margrethe Vestager has warned against the structural break up of big tech companies (via The Information). The comments were somewhat surprising, as Vesta...

10-28-20 -

Eve Adds Support for iOS 14's HomeKit Adaptive Lighting to Eve Light Strip
Eve Systems, known for its line of HomeKit-connected products, today announced the launch of a new firmware update that will bring HomeKit Adaptive Lighting support to the Eve Light Strip. Eve is one of the first companies to embrace Adaptive...

10-28-20 -

Mujjo Debuts New Range of Leather Cases for iPhone 12 Series
When Apple unveiled the iPhone 12, it also announced a range of new cases, including a leather case with MagSafe that won't be available until Friday, November 6. If you're hankering after a leather case for your ‌iPhone 12‌ but ...

10-28-20 -

Deals: Woot Offering Discounts on Refurbished iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro M...
Woot today is offering deals on the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. All of these smartphones are in refurbished condition and are expected to have a moderate level of wear and tear, but they were tested and are in full working con...

10-28-20 -

Report: Apple 'Stepping Up Efforts' to Develop Alternative to Google Search
Apple is "stepping up efforts" to develop its own search technology as U.S. antitrust authorities target a lucrative deal between Apple and Google that keeps Google's search engine the default option on Apple devices, according to a new ...

10-28-20 -

iPhone 12 Models Might Support Reverse Charging of Future Apple Accessories A...
iPhone 12 models could have an inactive wireless charging feature for accessories, according to an FCC filing discovered by VentureBeat's Jeremy Horwitz. Mockup of reverse charging of AirPods on iPhone via The Apple Post In the filing, Apple s...

10-27-20 -

After Mocking Apple, Samsung May Remove Power Adapter From Galaxy S21 Box
Samsung's Galaxy S21, coming in 2021, may not include a power adapter or headphones in the box, according to reports from Korean media sites highlighted by SamMobile. Rumors earlier this year also said that Samsung was considering removing th...

10-27-20 -

2020 iPad Air vs. iPad Pro: Hands-On Comparison
Apple announced the new 2020 fourth-generation iPad Air in September, but the new tablets just started shipping out to customers last Friday. We picked one up and thought we'd do a hands-on comparison with the iPad Pro, which was last updated in M...

10-27-20 -

iOS 14 Poised to Surpass iOS 13 Installations as Adoption Nears 50%
More than five weeks after release, iOS 14 adoption is set to overtake iOS 13 as the most installed version of iOS, according to data obtained from Mixpanel's iOS 14 adoption tracker. Apple hasn't shared ‌iOS 14‌ installatio...

10-27-20 -

Jon Stewart Current Affairs Series Coming to Apple TV+
Apple has secured a multi-year deal with writer, producer, and former host of "The Daily Show" Jon Stewart, which will see him returning to TV following his 2015 retirement, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Stewart will once aga...

10-27-20 -

Apple Acquires AI Startup Vilynx to Improve Siri
Apple earlier this year acquired artificial intelligence startup Vilynx with the aim of improving the Siri voice assistant built into Apple devices, reports Bloomberg. The Vilynx website is now defunct, but the company described itself as &qu...

10-27-20 -

Apple Files Mystery 'Personal Computer' With Placeholder 'B2002' Name in Blue...
Last week, a listing appeared in the Bluetooth product database for an Apple product with a placeholder name "B2002" and a model number of "TBD." MacRumors was alerted to the listing by health and fitness tech website MyHealthy...

10-27-20 -

Profit Margin Tensions Souring Relationship Between Apple and Foxconn
The relationship between longtime partners Apple and Foxconn is eroding due to a battle over profit margins, according to a new report from The Information. While Apple's gross profit margins are close to 40 percent, Foxconn's profit margins are i...

10-27-20 -

Peanuts Fans Unhappy With Specials Being Limited to Apple TV+, Petition Tops ...
Apple has a content deal with WildBrain, the company behind the popular "Peanuts" franchise. The deal includes original content like "The Snoopy Show," and, as announced earlier this month, Peanuts specials for Christmas, Thank...

10-27-20 -

New Backbone One Controller Brings a Console-Like Gaming Experience to iPhone
Apple's iPhone and iPad have supported gaming controllers for quite some time now, and there are several on the market, but the new Backbone One controller is being praised as one of the best new controllers to use with Apple's iPhones for mobile ...

10-27-20 -

T-Mobile Announces New TVision Streaming Service, Offers Free Apple TV+ With ...
T-Mobile today announced the launch of new streaming service options that include TVision LIVE, VIBE, and CHANNELS, all of which work with a new TVision Hub. TVision LIVE is priced between $40 and $60 per month and offers up l...

10-27-20 -

Linksys Velop AX4200 WiFi 6 Mesh System Now Available
Linksys today announced that its new Linksys Velop AX4200 WiFi 6 Mesh System is available for purchase, adding to its lineup of WiFi 6 router products. The Velop AX4200 is Linksys' new flagship WiFi mesh system, designed to provide the latest...

10-27-20 -

Apple TV+ Orders Comedy Series 'Platonic' Starring Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen
Apple today announced that it has ordered a new comedy series called "Platonic" that will be streamed on Apple TV+. The series, starring Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen, will be produced for Apple by Sony Pictures Television. "Platon...

10-27-20 -

Apple Researching Stronger Displays for Foldable Devices to Resist Cracking
A newly-published patent filing has revealed that Apple is developing a protective layer to resist cracking on foldable displays, as well as improve scratch resistance and durability (via Patently Apple). The U.S. Patent and Trademark Offic...

10-27-20 -

Deals: Save Up to $75 on Apple's Entire 2020 iPad Pro Lineup
We're tracking a collection of iPad Pro deals today, offered from retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, B&H Photo, Adorama, and Tiger Direct. Today's savings include markdowns on both Wi-Fi and cellular versions of the 2020 iPad Pro. Note: ...

10-27-20 -

Apple Music for Android Updated With 'Listen Now' Tab, Improved Search, Autop...
Apple Music received a redesign in iOS 14 with a more personalized Listen Now tab, an improved search experience, autoplay functionality, and more, and these features have just been rolled out to the Android version of the app. Apple Music for ...

10-27-20 -

Deals: AirPods Pro Hit $199.99 at Amazon and B&H Photo ($50 Off)
Both Amazon and B&H Photo are now offering the AirPods Pro for $199.99, down from $249.00. This $50 discount remains the best price that we've ever tracked for a new pair of AirPods Pro. Note: MacRumors is an affilia...

10-27-20 -

Report: Apple Silicon iMac Featuring Desktop Class 'A14T' Chip Coming First H...
The first iMac powered by Apple Silicon is set to arrive in the first half of next year and will feature a desktop class "A14T" chip, according to Chinese-language newspaper The China Times. Codenamed "Mt. Jade," Apple's f...

10-27-20 -

Crash Bandicoot Coming to iPhone and iPad in Spring 2021
Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! is coming to iPhone and iPad in the spring of 2021. The endless runner title is being developed by King, makers of the massively popular Candy Crush. PlayStation-era fans of the franchise can look forward to class...

10-27-20 -

UK Ban on Sale of Locked Handsets to Come into Effect December 2021
British telecoms regulator Ofcom has confirmed it is to ban mobile phone operators from selling locked handsets in order to make switching networks easier for customers (via Sky News). The watchdog says the current rules hurt some consumers b...

10-27-20 -

iPhone 12 Lineup Enables Personal Hotspot Over Faster 5GHz Wi-Fi
As noted by MacRumors contributor Steve Moser, and confirmed by Aaron Zollo, the iPhone 12 lineup introduces support for Personal Hotspot tethering over faster 5GHz Wi-Fi, compared to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi on previous iPhones. Personal Hotspot over 5G...

10-26-20 -

Apple Raising App Store Prices in Brazil, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Russia ...
Apple today announced that App Store prices are set to rise in several countries around the world due to taxes or changes in foreign exchange rates. App and in-app purchase pricing is set to increase in Brazil, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Rus...

10-26-20 -

MagSafe Charger Only Charges at Full 15W Speeds With Apple's 20W Power Adapter
Alongside the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro models, Apple introduced a new MagSafe charger that attaches to the magnetic ring in the back of the devices, providing up to 15W of charging power, which is double the speed of the 7.5W Qi-based wireless chargin...

10-26-20 -

Apple Shares New 'Make Movies Like the Movies' iPhone 12 Pro Ad Highlighting ...
Apple today shared a new ad that's meant to highlight the Dolby Vision HDR video capture, editing, and playback available on the new iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max. The video features a series of people using their ‌iPhone 12 Pro&z...

10-26-20 -

Microsoft Updates Office Apps for iPad With Mouse and Trackpad Support
Microsoft today announced that the Word, PowerPoint, and Excel apps for iPad are receiving updates that will allow them to use the trackpad and mouse support in iPadOS. The apps will feature a cursor that transforms into the tool that's neede...

10-26-20 -

YouTube for iOS Gaining New Gestures and Controls
Google is overhauling the YouTube app for iOS to add more intuitive gestures and control options, according to a new blog post on the YouTube site. The AutoPlay button is being moved from below a video to the top of a video, so it's easier to...

10-26-20 -

Link Previews in Popular Messaging Apps May Lead to Security Vulnerabilities
A new report by security researchers Talal Haj Bakry and Tommy Mysk has revealed that link previews in messaging apps can lead to security and privacy issues on iOS and Android. Through link previews, Bakry and Mysk discovered that apps could leak...

10-26-20 -

Apple References Unreleased 2020 16-Inch MacBook Pro in Boot Camp Update
Last week, Apple released an update for Boot Camp, its utility for running Windows on a Mac. While this update would typically be unremarkable, several of our readers noticed that the release notes reference an unreleased 2020 model of the 16-inch...

10-26-20 -

Apple Shares Trailer for Apple TV+ Documentary 'Becoming You'
Apple has today shared a trailer for its new Apple TV+ documentary "Becoming You," which offers an insight into how children develop around the world. The series, narrated by Academy Award winner Olivia Colman, features 100 childr...

10-26-20 -

Apple Pay With Express Transit Mode Now Available in Chicago
The Chicago Transit Authority today announced that Ventra now supports Apple Pay with Express Transit mode, allowing the fare card to be added to the Wallet app on a compatible iPhone or Apple Watch for tap-and-go payment at train stations and on ...

10-26-20 -

Apple's 'Arbitrary' App Store Policies Stifle the Launch of Facebook's Cloud-...
Facebook has today announced a new series of cloud-streamed games for its app and website, but the service will be unavailable in-app to iOS users due to Apple's App Store policies (via CNBC). Facebook explained in its announcement that the...

10-26-20 -

iPhone 12 Six-Foot Drop Test Results: Ceramic Shield More Durable But Not Dam...
Apple's new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro feature a new Ceramic Shield screen that Apple says offers 4x better drop performance. To test that claim, Allstate Protection Plans put the two models through a range of breakability tests and recorded the ...