YouTube Kids Gets the Watch Time, While Netflix Gets The Installs
donderdag 2 april 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
Netflix was installed 59 million times in the first quarter of 2020. However, it was YouTube Kids that had the most usage, according to AppTopia and Blaze data reported on by Reuters. Netflix Inc led rivals YouTube, Amazon Prime and Disney+ with ove…
Lees meerTile: Apple’s Anticompetitive Behavior Has Gotten Worse
donderdag 2 april 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
On Wednesday, Tile told a congressional panel that Apple didn’t live up to its promises to resolve a dispute between the two companies. Tile had objected to Apple requiring its users to repeatedly agree to allow Tile to operate in the background, wh…
Lees meerLatest iPad Pro May Not Have the U1 Chip in it
donderdag 2 april 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
When the 2020 iPad Pro launched there was discussion about whether or not had U1 chip in it. The chip, present in the iPhone 11 series, provides Ultra Wideband support. It is not mentioned in the iPad Pro tech specs but is referred to in the iPhones…
Lees meerU.S. Census Goes Digital With The iPhone 8
donderdag 2 april 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
It’s census year in the U.S., but this time around it’s going to be different. Each enumerator tasked with getting the data is to be handed an iPhone 8 instead of a pen and paper. CNet looked into how it is all going to work, and the risks involved.…
Lees meerAmazon Prime Video Offers In-App Purchases for Customers
woensdag 1 april 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
Apple is loosening its App Store restrictions, at least for Amazon, letting the company directly sell content to users through in-app purchases.
Lees meerThe Case for Apple to Postpone macOS 10.16 into 2021
woensdag 1 april 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
Traditionally, Apple provides a preview of the next version of macOS at WWDC in June, then releases it late September. This year, there’s a case to be made to postpone macOS 10.16 into 2021.
Lees meerDon’t be an April Fool—Back Up Today!
woensdag 1 april 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
World Backup Day has passed (March 31), but Dr. Mac says this is still a good time for his annual admonishment about backups, namely: If you don’t have a backup, your files could disappear forever in the blink of an eye.
Lees meerRestly Sleep App Lifetime Subscription: $39.99
woensdag 1 april 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
We have a deal on a lifetime subscription to the Restly sleep app. According to the developers, Restly provides a scientifically-based method of falling asleep—male and female voices plus different calming sounds to get you through to the shortened …
Lees meer5 Zoom Alternatives to Maintain Your Privacy
woensdag 1 april 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
After multiple privacy and security violations have been found with Zoom, Andrew wanted to share three Zoom alternatives he found.
Lees meerThis Year’s iPhone, Dark Sky by Apple – TMO Daily Observations 2020-04-01
woensdag 1 april 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
Bryan Chaffin and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s release of a an iPhone in 2020 (or not), and Apple’s acquisition of weather app Dark Sky.
Lees meerApple to Pay Contract Workers Previously Told They’d Lose Work
woensdag 1 april 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
Apple has committed to paying contract workers unable to conduct their jobs due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Lees meerNew ‘Share to Instagram Stories’ Feature Seen in iOS 13.4.5 Beta
woensdag 1 april 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
Apple Music users are going to be able to share music they’re listening to on Instagram and Facebook Stories. That’s according to an iOS 13.4.5 beta, which 9to5Mac had a look into. There’s also a lovely Twitter thread from Emily Ross who, as an inte…
Lees meeriOS 14 Adds iCloud Keychain Two-Factor Authentication Codes
woensdag 1 april 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
According to an early build of iOS 14, the code suggests new changes are coming to iCloud Keychain, like support for two-factor authentication codes.
Lees meerApple Doubling COVID-19 Recovery Donation to China
woensdag 1 april 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
Apple has doubled its donation towards China’s COVID-19 recovery donations. The money is being focussed on aiding long-term recovery efforts. Apple more than doubled its donation to China’s efforts to fight COVID-19 to over 50 million yuan ($7 milli…
Lees meerNew Zoom Bug Can Be Used to Steal Passwords, Access Your Webcam, Microphone
woensdag 1 april 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
Security researcher Patrick Wardle disclosed two Zoom bugs today. They can be used to steal Windows passwords and access your webcam and microphone. They do however require physical access to the machine. In this blog post, we’ll start by briefly lo…
Lees meerHappy Birthday Apple – Founded April 1, 1976
woensdag 1 april 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
Happy Birthday Apple – founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne on April 1, 1976, in a Mountain View apartment.
Lees meerTwelve South Launches AirPods Bag ‘AirBag’
woensdag 1 april 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
Today Twelve South announced AirBag, a mini AirPods bag meant to hold your AirPods or AirPods Pro. It’s made with full-grain leather and includes a strap to sling it over your shoulder. It’s also a limited edition product, and as of this writing the…
Lees meerCloudflare’s WARP VPN Enters Beta for macOS, Windows
woensdag 1 april 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
Continuing its tradition of April product announcements, today Cloudflare announced that its WARP VPN is entering beta for macOS and Windows.
Lees meeriWork for iOS Updated to Support Trackpads, Mice
woensdag 1 april 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
Following yesterday’s update to iWork for macOS, today Apple updated iWork for iOS to support trackpads and mice, along with other features.
Lees meerThe UK Limit on Contactless Payments is Now £45
woensdag 1 april 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
The UK has upped the limit on contactless payments to £45 to both hep retailers and reduce the need for contact with in-store surfaces.
Lees meerOpenWRT is Vulnerable to Remote Code Execution Attacks
woensdag 1 april 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
For three years, router firmware OpenWRT has been vulnerable to remote code execution attacks. The researcher also found that it was trivial for attackers with moderate experience to bypass digital-signature checks that verify a downloaded update as…
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