Apple’s report card 2020 is the latest in my annual look back at the company’s product launches and other key activities across the year. It follows similar pieces in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. Normally, I’d kick off with the latest iPhone lineup…
Lees meerApple’s MagSafe Duo hasn’t been received too well with a $129 price tag and lacking features like a power brick and upright iPhone 12 charging. It turns out there’s a neat MagSafe Duo alternative that can be 3D printed and used with the MagSafe Cha…
Lees meer2020 saw a record App Store spend as coronavirus lockdowns saw people forced to seek more at-home entertainment, according to analytics data. With less time spent with family, and fewer entertainment options outside the home, more time has been spe…
Lees meerWhile 2020 was all about social distancing and staying at home, there was a controversial app promoting secret private parties during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thankfully, the iOS app was removed from the App Store this week. more… The post App that …
Lees meerIn the latest special offer of 2020 for Apple Pay users, Apple is promoting its payment service with 20% discount for orders in the Grubhub app or website. The offer, of course, is valid when you checkout with Apple Pay. more… The post Latest Appl…
Lees meerLast month, Apple patented a new version of the Touch Bar with built-in Force Touch technology. Now, the US Patent & Trademark Office has granted Apple a patent for a “reconfigurable” Mac keyboard that is built with a small display for each key, al…
Lees meerDespite a variety of challenges and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 was a busy year for Apple. The company introduced its most expansive iPhone lineup yet, updated the Apple Watch, undertook a major overhaul of the Mac lineup, and much more dur…
Lees meerA new sketchy rumor based on some images of what could be new hardware for the next-gen AirPods Pro has surfaced. The speculation about two sizes for AirPods Pro 2 comes from Mr white. He doesn’t have a very reliable track record but has had access…
Lees meerLast August, Apple filed a lawsuit against virtualization company Corellium, which allows users to virtualize iOS for security research purposes. Now, a judge has thrown out Apple’s claims that Corellium’s virtualization tools violated copyright la…
Lees meerToday’s best deals include the latest Mac mini from Apple, plus markdowns on Apple Watch Series 6, and various iPads on sale. Hit the jump for all that and more in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more… The post Deals: M1 Mac mini $639, Apple Watch S…
Lees meerApple once again dominated Christmas day smartphone activations in the US, according to new data from Flurry Analytics. The data indicates that the iPhone accounted for nine of the top ten smartphone activations on Christmas day this year, although…
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Lees meerIt looks like AAPL could close out 2020 at a record high. Today, Apple’s shares hit an intraday record near $140 putting the stock’s growth at an impressive 88% YoY, with the market cap moving closer to the $3 trillion mark. more… The post AAPL sh…
Lees meerA fresh claim of iPhone workers being used as forced labor in China has appeared today, following an investigation by the Tech Transparency Project. It suggests that iPhone glass supplier Lens Technology has been using Muslim minority Uighurs, who …
Lees meerApple’s annual New Years movie sale is now live on its iTunes storefront. This time around there’s a heavy focus on its “decades bundles”, which feature 10-films at a notable discount. It’s an easy way to load up your library with some fresh conten…
Lees meerThere was a time when forgetting to take your wallet with you when leaving home could really spoil your day. Apple Pay changed that, but even in London – where you can use contactless payment for almost everything – there are still occasions when y…
Lees meerAs reported in September, LG finally made the Apple TV app available for its 2018 OLED Smart TVs as the app was previously only available for the 2019 and 2020 LG OLED TV models. However, features like AirPlay 2 and HomeKit remained unavailable as …
Lees meerAs the COVID-19 vaccine has begun to be distributed in the United States, Los Angeles County has developed a new way to let its residents prove that they have taken the vaccine. Citizens can now add the COVID-19 vaccination proof in the Apple Walle…
Lees meerOne of the biggest new features to arrive for HomePod this year is Intercom support. And the handy feature is now available to more people than ever with HomePod mini arriving and many likely being gifted one over the holidays. Follow along for how…
Lees meerIf you unwrapped a new Apple Watch this holiday season, we’ve already rounded up some of our top tips for getting started. There are also a variety of third-party Apple Watch apps you can install to take your experience to the next level. Here are …
Lees meerListen 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 Habit…
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