As shutdowns caused by COVID-19 remain in place, Apple has committed to paying its contractors. The Wall Street Journal reports that initially, some contractors were told their jobs would be suspended without pay during the shutdown, but Apple has …
Lees meerShopping at Publix may be a pleasure, but checking out at the grocery store chain has been a bit archaic for the last five years. The retailer waited half a decade to acknowledge Apple Pay, but the contactless payment service may finally be accepte…
Lees meerAs people adjust to shelter in place orders around the world due to the coronavirus pandemic, new behaviors are impacting almost every industry and that includes podcasts. While at first, you might think podcast listener numbers would be up with th…
Lees meerWith three-quarters of Americans now under some kind of coronavirus lockdown, you might not think there would be much call for extra mobile data. But the reality is that some home broadband connections are now congested, so many people are relying …
Lees meerThe Spotify Kids iOS and Android app has now launched in the US after its debut in Ireland and gradual rollout to selected other countries. This is a standalone app, but linked to a Spotify Premium Family account. The idea is that kids get a protec…
Lees meerApple’s biggest 4K movie sale of the year so far is on tap today with a number of notable price drops from $5. That includes recent releases and various remastered classics, as well. There’s also the usual selection of HD films on sale plus this we…
Lees meerThe latest news in the long-running Japan Display saga is that Apple’s $200M investment in the company has now been finalized. Rather than a cash injection, the iPhone maker is purchasing equipment to be used by the display maker … more… The post …
Lees meerLandscape iPad use seems to be gradually emerging as the new normal. While Apple persists in making them with the logo oriented for portrait use, we’ve recently signs that the company has now woken up to the reality that the devices are more often …
Lees meerWith an increasing number of countries and states urging people to stay at home, a new set of seven Apple Music Come Together playlists are designed to help people cope with home lockdowns. Each of the playlists is designed to meet a specific need,…
Lees meerAccording to the latest report from The Verifier, which has a mixed track record of accuracy, Apple is readying an iOS 13.4.1 build for developers and public beta testers. It also expects that Apple is planning to only release bug fix updates to iO…
Lees meerAs reported by The Intercept, the Zoom video conferencing app offers options for end to end encryption in its UI (and in its marketing materials) but the calls are not actually end-to-end encrypted at all. The Zoom video app is bursting into the pu…
Lees meerNike is rolling out a nice update to the Nike Run Club app for iPhone and Apple Watch today. The update brings new interface tweaks to the Apple Watch app, as well as additional metrics to the post-run experience. more… The post Nike Run Club for …
Lees meerThe Apple Watch Series 5 was a major update, bringing an always-on display to the device for the first time. This year, early indications are that the Apple Watch Series 6 will continue to expand health capabilities. Read on as we round up everythi…
Lees meerThe long-rumored iPhone 9 is expected to be released at some point this spring. Now, accessories from case makers are making their way to retailers such as Best Buy, with specific instructions not to inventory the products until the end of this wee…
Lees meerThe need for video calls and screen sharing has really ramped up as the coronavirus pandemic has spread around the world. Sometimes it’s easy enough to troubleshoot with a call or text when you aren’t nearby, but it’s often helpful to see what’s ha…
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Lees meerA new report from Bloomberg today dives deeper into the new work from home culture at Apple throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The report details how Apple is adapting to the remote work environment, and that several new products are still in develo…
Lees meerHalide is one of the most popular camera apps for iPhone as it allows users to have full control when taking a picture. The app has now been updated to version 1.16, its first 2020 update on the App Store, which brings several improvements, includi…
Lees meer9to5Mac exclusively reported earlier this month that iOS 14 and watchOS 7 will include a new SchoolTime mode and kid mode. The latter feature includes the ability for a parent to set up and manage an Apple Watch for a child with a single iPhone. Ea…
Lees meerPokémon GO continues to adapt to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to changes announced earlier this month, Niantic is also planning to let users partake in Raid Battles from home and more. more… The post Pokémon GO adds at-home Raid Batt…
Lees meerWhatsApp has received a little update today that puts your contacts from the messaging app into the share sheet suggestions across iOS on your iPhone and iPad for a smoother experience. more… The post WhatsApp speeds up experience on iOS 13 with s…
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