In honor of Memorial Day, a U.S. holiday, the staff of The Mac Observer will be taking the day off. We will resume our regular coverage of all things Apple, including the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch on Tuesday, May 31, as we get ready for App…
Lees meerRecently a Verizon employee database was compromised with the hacker holding it for a $250,000 ransom. Verizon states it doesn’t believe the content contains “any sensitive information”, and has ceased communications with the the hacker. However, t…
Lees meerStar Wars fans your celebration weekend is here. Get your lightsabers and popcorn ready, as a wealth of Stars Wars content is soon to arrive. During the Lucasfilm Studio Showcase panel occurring at the Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, California, …
Lees meerThe role of social networks and end-to-end encryption has come to a discussion in the wake of the deadly mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas. The discussion is rekindling arguments concerning end-to-end encryption of private messa…
Lees meerFearing spying from China, U.S. senators hope to bar apps that accept Beijing’s digital yuan. The senators introduced the bill Thursday, which might affect both Apple’s App Store and the Google Play store, among others. Digital Yuan Could Allow Spy…
Lees meerAccording to alleged leaks from Apple’s supply chain, the A16 chip for the iPhone 14 Pro models may stick with the same manufacturing process as the A15. The new M2 chip, on the other hand, will reportedly skip the 4-nanometer process and use a 3-na…
Lees meerApple TV may be getting a new rival thanks to a new Xbox dongle from Microsoft. Reports confirm that Redmond is working on an affordable streaming device. Said device would be capable of allowing users to play Xbox games without the need for a tradi…
Lees meerFactory workers from MacBook Pro manufacturer Quanta in Shanghai started protesting over the prolonged lockdowns. Tired and frustrated, the workers demand more freedom. The lockdown has trapped the workers in a bubble for two months now. MacBook Pr…
Lees meerK-Pop sensation BTS will be highlighted in a new three-episode limited series on Apple Music 1. Dubbed "BTS Radio: Past and Present," the new show debuts on Apple Music 1 starting May 28. It will go on weekly leading up to the launch of the group's …
Lees meerOn Thursday morning, a questionable rumor began circling the internet claiming that Apple is working on an iCloud Time Machine along with a new range of AirPort routers. There are several reasons Apple may or may not be chasing this idea. iCloud D…
Lees meerA new report indicates that some state privacy legislation uses wording written by tech companies and its lobbyists. Previously, an Apple-backed lobbying group has been cited for pushing weaker privacy protection based on this wording. The aim of t…
Lees meerIt's not often that a popular game comes to the Mac. It is no secret that Apple has not really done much to foster gaming on its computers. However, one critically acclaimed platform adventure that has been very popular on Xbox, Windows, and PlaySta…
Lees meerReports are indicating that a new live-action Speed Racer series is in the works at Apple TV+. J.J. Abrams is onboard as executive producer. 'Speed Racer' Pacing Toward Apple TV+ According to Variety, the project has been in the works for awhile, …
Lees meerSmart lighting—lights you control with an app or by voice—is mainstream these days. It’s no big deal to turn a light (or roomful of lights) on or off without touching a light switch. Many smart lighting products include features you couldn’t operate…
Lees meerWith less than two weeks left until the opening keynote for Apple’s WWDC22, many are starting to feel a tinge of excitement. With a week dedicated to developers, Apple is sure to provide a wealth of content for both developers and users. This year’…
Lees meerIncluded in the few new features in iOS 15.5, Apple has rebranded the old iTunes Pass offering. Now referred to as the “Apple Account Card,” the option lets you quickly check your Apple ID balance from the Wallet app. Previously, the iTunes Pass gen…
Lees meerApple has informed its retail store workers that hourly pay will be increased to a minimum of $22. The minimum wage hike comes as the Cupertino-based company faces various unionization efforts in some of its retail stores. Apple Retail Store Worker…
Lees meerApple plans to maintain its 2022 iPhone production target at the same 220 million units as last year. The Cupertino-based company decided on the production volume despite the previous target of 240 million units. It also didn't consider the fact tha…
Lees meerApple issued a reminder to all developers who submitted apps that support account creation to provide in-app account deletion. Developers have until June 30 to comply with the new App Store policy. Apple Requires Developers to Provide Option to Del…
Lees meerWe've heard a lot of stories about how the iPhone SOS feature has saved lives. For a woman who just had a blast on a beach with her friends, little did she know that her iPhone would save her from sexual assault. Ironically, the assailant asked for …
Lees meerQuite a bit of the discussion surrounding apples mixed reality headset has been that it will be a standalone device. Rumors suggested that the team developing the product looked at utilizing a base station instead. Eventually, so the story goes, it …
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