The Apple ID recovery key is a feature that lets you add extra security to your account. At some point (I haven’t been able to determine when) Apple removed it from its operating systems. But with iOS 14 the option is present once again. Apple ID R…
Lees meerGreyhound surpassed previous records and generated the biggest opening-weekend release on Apple TV+. The Tom Hanks WWII movie, which arrived on Friday, also brought in a significant proportion of new signups to the service. Thirty percent of viewers…
Lees meerApple has won the latest round of its landmark tax case against the European, overturning a $14.9 billion bill that the bloc's Commission claimed the company owed. The EU's second-highest court ruled that the competition authority “did not succeed i…
Lees meerRep. Stephen Lynch, chairman of the House subcommittee on national security, sent separate letters to Apple and Google, wanting assurances these companies could warn users about apps with foreign ties. At a minimum, Apple and Google should take step…
Lees meerVerizon and Apple are set to offer Apple News+ free for six new months on any iPad activated through the network. The official announcement is set to come later this week, and the offer will be available to anyone with an Apple ID that has not used …
Lees meerThe EU passed new rights for developers on Sunday. GamesIndustry.biz explained how it will offer App Store developers greater protection. The scope of the regulation is limited to platforms that allow developers and publishers to offer their games t…
Lees meerCharlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the iOS public beta release, and how Joanna Sterns inspired Charlotte to retry Safari.
Lees meerAlthough the final version has not been released, the iOS 14 public beta is now available (as is the iPadOS 14 one). It works on devices from the iPhone 6s onwards. As we always say at the Mac Observer - you really should not install the beta versio…
Lees meerApple is encouraging retail staff to work from home to support customers, as over 90 stores across the U.S. have been forced to reclose due to COVID-19 spikes. The company is also sending COVID-19 testing kits to staff in the mail. While a small num…
Lees meerOne of the announcements at WWDC 2020 was iOS 14. It brings new features like encrypted DNS, home screen Widgets, App Library, and more. So where can you download the iOS 14 beta? The Mac Observer recommends that you install beta software on extra …
Lees meerLONDON - Huawei kit will be removed from the UK's 5G networking by 2027, the UK government announced Tuesday. Furthermore, it banned the purchase of 5G equipment from the Chinese firm after December 21, 2020. Huawei Removal Further Delays UK 5G R…
Lees meerIn a video released over the weekend, Greyhound screenwriter and star Tom Hanks is joined by cast members to further explain the Battle of the Atlantic and how it was represented in the movie. They reflect on the strain that was placed on the crew a…
Lees meerIn a rather unexpected piece this week, The Wall Street Journal's personal tech columnist Joanna Stern recommended quitting Google's Chrome browser. Instead, she said users should turn to Safari or Microsoft's Edge. Safari The Best Browser on Mac…
Lees meerApple has posted a trailer for “Ted Lasso”, a comedy series starring Jason Sudeikis. Ted Lasso is a small-time college football coach from Kansas hired to coach a professional soccer team in England, despite having no experience coaching soccer. In …
Lees meeriOS 14 Sleep Mode is a new feature that replaces Bedtime introduced in iOS 12. Previously there was a Bedtime section in the Clock app, but Sleep Mode is now in the Health app. iOS 14 Sleep Mode To get started, open the Health app and search for s…
Lees meerDr. Stephon Alexander is a theoretical physicist specializing in cosmology, particle physics and quantum gravity (String Theory and Loop Quantum Gravity). He received his BSc from Haverford College and Ph.D. from Brown University. He also explores i…
Lees meerThe EFF unveiled the Atlas of Surveillance today. It’s a database of surveillance tech used by law enforcement across the country. Anyone can use it to see what spying technology their state’s LE uses. You can download datasets, too. We specifically…
Lees meerIn an hour-long video released over the weekend, the cast and crew of Apple TV+ flagship series The Morning Show took part in a virtual panel. They discussed the show and what the relevance of it is today, in the midst of a pandemic and following th…
Lees meerIn a report [PDF] from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, Apple is among many companies named that are said to use forced labor from China’s oppressed Uyghur Muslim community. Forced Labor The report’s third case study on page 21 details U…
Lees meerWe have a deal on a portable power bank that comes with a 4-panel, foldable solar charger. The portable battery has a 10,000mAh capacity and smart charging. It can also be charged through a micro USB port, and it features two USB charging ports for …
Lees meerJohn Martellaro and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont for Media Monday! Topics include the debut of Tom Hanks’ Greyhound, and the state of TV+.
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