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TikTok Sets Out New Safety and Privacy Features For Teens
TikTok outlined new features to protect younger users, including changes to direct messages and more control over who can view videos.
Fourth Public Beta of macOS Monterey Available Now
Apple has seeded the Fourth Public Beta of macOS Monterey, giving those not in the developer program a chance to test the software.
Facebook to Delay U.S Officer Return Until 2022 Due to COVID-19 Cases
Facebook is set to delay it’s return to the office in the U.S. until 2022, amid growing concern about the increase in COVID-19 cases.
Researchers Propose New Way to Limit Location Tracking With ‘Pretty Good Phone Privacy’
Researchers have proposed a way to limit smartphone tracking from carriers. It’s called Pretty Good Phone Privacy.
Senators Introduce Bill That Could Force Apple to Allow Third-Party App Stores
U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced the Open App Markets Act on Wednesday.
Netflix Bans Residential IP Addresses in Latest Crackdown
Netflix is intensifying its battle to ban users of VPNs and proxies. It now bans residential IP addresses.
Satechi Releases 2021 iMac USB-C ‘Clamp Hub’
On Thursday Satechi unveiled a USB-C hub that clamps onto the 2021 M1 iMac. It’s available to purchase for US$54.99.
Tom Hanks Movie 'Finch' to Debut on Apple TV+ Friday, November 5,
Finch, starring Tom Hanks alongside Caleb Landry Jones, will debut on Apple TV+ on Friday, November 5, it has been confirmed.
Apple TV+: John Lithgow Joins Cast of Martin Scorsese’s 'Killers of the Flower Moon'
John Lithgow is the latest big-name addition to the cast of Martin Scorsese’s ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’, set to be released on Apple TV+.
Apple Privacy Chief Tries to Reduce Concerns About CSAM And Messages Safety Features
Apple’s privacy chief, Erik Neuenschwander, explained its stance, following an outcry over its proposals on countering the spread of CSAM.
Apple Releases iOS 15 Public Beta 5, Omitting Certain Information
On Wednesday Apple released iOS | iPadOS 15 public beta 5 for testers. It includes a host of bug fixes and improvements.
Apple Reaches Settlement With Corellium, Dropping its Lawsuit
Apple and security firm Corellium have reached a settlement and Apple has dropped its lawsuit. The terms of the settlement are confidential.
Ancestry.com Gave Itself Commercial Rights to Your Photos
Recently, Ancestry.com updated its terms and conditions to give itself the rights to use your photos for any reason in perpetuity.
Spotify Will Actually Support AirPlay 2
After statements to the contrary, Spotify confirmed in its support forum that it will, in fact, support AirPlay 2.
Apple Seeds Fifth Developer Betas of iOS 15, iPadOS 15 and tvOS 15
Apple released the fifth developer betas of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and tvOS 15 to those enrolled in the program.
Donate Blood in August 2021 and get 4 Months Free Apple Music
American Red Cross is offering special deals for people who donate blood between August 1-31, 2021. It includes four months of free Apple Music.
Facebook Transfer Tool Adds Photobucket, Google Calendar
Facebook announced on Monday that it added two new services to its information transfer tool: Photobucket and Google Calendar.
Automatically Buy Crypto With New Venmo Cash Back Feature
Venmo added a feature recently that lets customers automatically purchase cryptocurrency through the new “Cash Back to Crypto” feature.
Twelve South’s New ‘Plugbug Slim’ is Ultra-Thin USB-C Charger
On Tuesday, accessory maker Twelve South announced its newest product. Called PlugBug Slim, it’s a thin USB-C wall charger.
iPhone 13: Portrait Mode For Video and Other Camera Enhancements on Way
The iPhone 13 will come with Portrait mode for video, a higher-quality ProRes format, and new filters for pictures.
Apple Fighting Netflix For New Jennifer Lawrence Film
Apple is engaged in a bidding war with Netflix for a forthcoming Jennifer Lawrence movie about legendary Hollywood superagent Sue Mengers
Apple TV+ Orders 'Bad Monkey' From 'Ted Lasso' Exec Producer Bill Lawrence
Apple TV+ has ordered Bad Monkey, a drama from Ted Lasso executive producer and writer Bill Lawrence and starring Vince Vaughn.
Apple Posts FAQ About its CSAM Scanning in iCloud Photos
With iOS 15 Apple will add a system to detect examples of child abuse that get uploaded to iCloud Photos. They now have an FAQ to explain it.
