Microsoft contractors are still listening to some requests made to its Cortana intelligent assistant, as well as some Skype calls. The revelation follows decisions by Apple, Google, and Facebook to suspend their human review processes for now, and …
Lees meerApple has recently updated its App Store Preview pages for stories to allow users to view the full content of stories from inside their desktop web browser. App Store stories have always been shareable as links, but the web version was just a title…
Lees meerApple was last year granted more than 2,000 patents, putting in around 10th place in a ranking of US companies. Two different organizations came up with slightly different numbers and rankings … more… The post Apple granted over 2,000 patents last…
Lees meerApple Waterside Shops in Naples, Florida has been completely rebuilt from the ground up and will celebrate its grand reopening on August 24th at 10:00 A.M. local time. The store closed early last September for expansion and will now feature Apple’s…
Lees meerApple’s WebKit team today has released its full “Tracking Prevention Policy.” This policy is an outline of WebKit’s tracking efforts and details what types of tracking WebKit will prevent, countermeasures, and more. more… The post Apple WebKit tea…
Lees meerAs Apple reportedly plans to expand its role in podcasting, Pandora is also now looking to compete. The company announced today that podcasters can now submit their shows to be included in Pandora’s growing catalog of podcasts. more… The post Pand…
Lees meerWhether it’s your daily carry or a longer trip, Apple accessories can quickly become troublesome to keep organized and easily accessible. Native Union’s Stow Organizer is designed specifically with Apple users in mind to tame your cables, dongles, …
Lees meer9to5Mac Watch Time is a new seasonal podcast series hosted by Zac Hall. In this series, we’ll talk to real people about how the Apple Watch is affecting their lives. In the fourth episode of our new Watch Time podcast, Zac is joined by Kyle Seth Gr…
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Lees meerLast week, a report from iFixit detailed a new feature in iOS that alerts users if an iPhone battery can’t be verified as a genuine Apple part. In a new statement today, Apple defends that warning in iOS as a way to ensure device performance and sa…
Lees meerApple has set its latest Apple Watch Activity Challenge for August 25. This challenge is being held in celebration of the Grand Canyon National Park’s 100th anniversary. more… The post Apple Watch Activity Challenge set for August 25 in honor of G…
Lees meerRambo explores running iOS apps on the Mac with Catalyst, John falls in love will full screen mode all over again, and Apple’s new security measures for Mac apps and batteries cause a bit of a stir in the community. Also, tips for minimizing distra…
Lees meerA new analyst report today from Nomura, seen by CNBC predicts that Goldman Sachs could see notable losses on Apple Card customers if a recession happens within the next few years. This estimate is based on the firm’s belief that it will take severa…
Lees meerNike+ Apple Watch Series 4 models return to their best price yet in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break. You’ll also find deals on MacBook Pro at up to $550 off and Samsung’s all-metal BAR flash drives hit new all-time lows at Amazon. All of our favorite …
Lees meerSonos and IKEA’s home decor meets smart speaker collaboration has an interesting challenge: will it blend? Not in the squeeze-it-in-a-blender sense; will it blend in with your home and fit your taste? Like sound, design preference is highly subject…
Lees meerWay back in 2015, I looked at whether the iPad Pro of the time could be a Mac substitute. My bottom line then was “not for everyone, but for many, yes.” The answer, of course, is the same one I give when non-techy friends ask me which laptop they …
Lees meerIf you’ve received an email from Apple asking for your Apple ID in order to send you an invitation for the Apple Card, it’s not a phishing fraud… more… The post PSA: Asking for your Apple ID for Apple Card invite is a glitch, not phishing appeared…
Lees meerWe’ve heard two credible reports now that this year’s successor to the iPhone XS will be named the iPhone 11 Pro. Today’s report suggests that the successors to the iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max will be, respectively: iPhone 11 iPhone 11 Pro iPhone 11…
Lees meerWe learned yesterday that this year’s iPhones will escape the latest of Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports for the first two months or so of sales. The US government announced that the new tariff has been deferred until December for certain product…
Lees meerAs we get closer to the iPhone September launch window, iPhone naming speculation ramps up. We have heard the iPhone Pro moniker being bandied about from other sources, and it seems case makers agree. ESR, which sells a multitude of iPhone cases on…
Lees meerSeveral months ago, Apple launched a voluntary recall and replacement program for older model 15-inch MacBook Pros due to battery safety concerns. Now, the United States Federal Aviation Administration has addressed the recall and advised airlines …
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