Apple has acquired international rights to “Emancipation” an action-thriller starring Will Smith (via Deadline). Emancipation Directed by Antoine Fuqua, “Emancipation” follows Peter, “a runaway slave forced to outwit cold-blooded hunters and the u…
Lees meerGoogle spokesperson Katherine Williams confirmed to Reuters that the company will not reopen its U.S. offices as planned. The decision comes in the midst of a spike in COVID-19 cases in various states. Williams confirmed a Bloomberg report that cite…
Lees meerWe've been hearing the rumors for years. Now we know why and when Apple made the decision to move Macs to Apple Silicon. The Move to Apple Silicon When one of Apple's partners is doing a great job, Apple executive are pleased. Nothing to do but mo…
Lees meerApple is reportedly assessing Apple Silicon prototypes that have macOS running on the iPhone. It would allow users to plug their iPhone into a dock or external monitor and get a full desktop experience (via AppleInsider). Leaker Indicates Apple S…
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 meerJamf, which makes software that allows organizations to manage Apple devices, filed for U.S IPO on Tuesday. The initial valuation of the firm was $100 million, Bloomberg News, reported, although this will likely change. The company was aiming to be …
Lees meerThe trailer for watch Boys State, a new documentary film telling a political coming-of-age story as politically obsessed young-men head to Texas in a bid to be 'Governor' was released Tuesday. The documentary film is set to land on Apple TV+ August …
Lees meerWe have a deal on the Mobisan Mobile Plug-In UV Sanitizer Light. This UV sanitizer plugs into a USB-C port—including iPad and other mobile devices with USB-C—and produces a UV sanitizer light. According to the company, it kills 99.9% of disease-caus…
Lees meerCharlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss updates to Apple’s News app, Google’s news partnerships, and iOS 14 updates to News+.
Lees meerEvery day at WWDC 2020, Serenity Caldwell produced a video roundup of the day's events. They were initially launched on the Developer App and site but also appeared on YouTube. WWDC 2020 Recap Day One The day one roundup featured all the highlig…
Lees meerA new piece of macOS ransomware has been spotted in the wild pretending to be a Google Software Update app. Thomas Reed from Malwarebytes says it has been found in pirated versions of “popular macOS software.” OSX.EvilQuest Mr. Reed found it insid…
Lees meerEm Lazer-Walker digs into the AirPods Pro spatial audio feature announced at WWDC 2020. What does it mean for AR? As Apple improves their indoor location technology, [spatial audio] could also easily become a big part of making indoor wayfinding via…
Lees meeriOS 14 will allow Apple News+ subscribers to open up web links to publications involved in the service directly in the News app. At the moment, going to such publications in a browser means you hit a paywall. News Apple News+ Setting in iOS 14 A…
Lees meerThrough July 10, Apple is giving customers a 10% bonus when adding funds to your Apple ID. Offers like these may only be available in certain countries. Apple ID Funds Bonus You can add funds to your Apple ID by opening the App Store, tapping your…
Lees meerWeather app Rainviewer got a big 2.0 update today. New features include: Future radar map to plan your day ahead; Precipitation chart for the next hour for over 90 countries; Accurate rain forecast for the next 90 minutes; Weather forecast: temperat…
Lees meerIn February, Apple implemented a rule in Safari in which TLS certificates have a lifespan of 398 days. According to ZDNet, Apple made this decision on its own without going through the standard procedure with certificate authorities. Instead of call…
Lees meerPath to Apple Card is a new program from Apple and Goldman Sachs to help you get approved for Apple Card if you were previously denied. A new web page details how the application process works and what data Goldman Sachs examines during the process.…
Lees meerNASA is set to launch the Mars rover Perseverance in the coming weeks. On board will be a small 'helicopter' which will be the first human vehicle to take-off from the surface of the Red Planet and fly in its skies. Forbes has the details, including…
Lees meerToday is the deadline for developers to add Sign In with Apple to their apps. One company, AnyList, doesn’t want to add it and explained why. After considering the merits of Sign in with Apple, we have decided not to support it. We understand that …
Lees meerApple TV+ executive Michelle Lee has been promoted (via Deadline). She is now the streaming service's director, domestic programming reporting to head of scripted development and current programming, Matt Cherniss. Michelle Lee Now Apple TV+ Dire…
Lees meerMichael Gartenberg spent three years as Apple’s Senior Director of Product Marketing, reporting directly to SVP Phil Schiller. He is currently a freelance writer and has become a regular guest here on Background Mode. This BGM Interview is his 11th …
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