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Google Puts More Pressure on Apple to Adopt RCS with ‘Get the Message’ Campaign
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Google Puts More Pressure on Apple to Adopt RCS with ‘Get the Message’ Campaign

Jeff Butts · August 9, 2022

In a new campaign, “Get the Message,” Google is once again calling on Apple to implement RSC support for the iPhone.

Despite Keeping Things Private, Apple TV+ Continues to Show Dominance
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Despite Keeping Things Private, Apple TV+ Continues to Show Dominance

Nick deCourville · August 9, 2022

Apple TV+ is continuing to show dominance for streaming services, despite the company’s decision of keeping information private.

Apple Partners with Kim Kardashian for Beats Fit Pro in Neutral Colors
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Apple Partners with Kim Kardashian for Beats Fit Pro in Neutral Colors

Jeff Butts · August 9, 2022

Apple, Beats by Dr. Dre and Kim Kardashian have worked together to bring Beats Fit Pro earbuds in neutral colors.

Apple Brings Battery Percentage Back in iOS 16 beta 5: Who Gets it and Who Doesn’t
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Apple Brings Battery Percentage Back in iOS 16 beta 5: Who Gets it and Who Doesn't

Nick deCourville · August 9, 2022

The new iOS 16 beta 5 brings the battery percentage back to the Status Bar. However, not all iPhones are currently created equal.

Snapchat Brings Parental Controls Through New ‘Family Center’ Feature
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Snapchat Brings Parental Controls Through New 'Family Center' Feature

Nick deCourville · August 9, 2022

Today Snapchat announced parental controls through its new “Family Center” feature; parents or guardians can monitor who their teens follow.

Apple Pay Now Available in Malaysia in Partnership in MayBank, AmBank and Standard Chartered Bank
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Apple Pay Now Available in Malaysia in Partnership in MayBank, AmBank and Standard Chartered Bank

Arnold Zafra · August 9, 2022

Apple Pay is now available in Malaysia in partnership with 3 banks, namely Maybank, AmBank and Standard Chartered Bank.

South Korea to Investigate Whether Apple and Other App Store Operators Violate In-App Payment Law
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South Korea to Investigate Whether Apple and Other App Store Operators Violate In-App Payment Law

Arnold Zafra · August 9, 2022

A South Korean telecommunications regulator is probing Apple, Google, and the locally-owned One Store for violating in-app payment laws.

Apple Could Bring Back the High-End HomePod and Then Some
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Apple Could Bring Back the High-End HomePod and Then Some

Jeff Butts · August 8, 2022

A return to the high-end HomePod may be in the works, sources suggest, along with new hybrid devices for your kitchen and living room.

Email to Reset Slack Password Is the Real Deal
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Email to Reset Slack Password Is the Real Deal

Jeff Butts · August 8, 2022

Recent emails telling users their Slack password was reset is actually legitimate. The communication tool took action to respond to a bug.

Apple Searching for Gold and Treasure in New Original Podcast ‘Missed Fortune’
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Apple Searching for Gold and Treasure in New Original Podcast 'Missed Fortune'

Nick deCourville · August 8, 2022

Reports indicate that a new Apple Original Podcast is soon arriving; “Missed Fortune” follows the story of searching for the Fenn treasure.

Gurman: Apple Starts Preparing Pre-Recorded Keynote for iPhone 14 and Apple Watch 8
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Gurman: Apple Starts Preparing Pre-Recorded Keynote for iPhone 14 and Apple Watch 8

Arnold Zafra · August 8, 2022

Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman reported that Apple has started working on pre-recorded videos to launch the iPhone 14 and Apple Watch 8.

Kuo and Apple’s New AR/MR Headset: Talks Market Expectations, Announcement and Price
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Kuo and Apple's New AR/MR Headset: Talks Market Expectations, Announcement and Price

Nick deCourville · August 8, 2022

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has made further reports concerning Apple’s AR/MR headset; Kuo talks announcements, price and market expectations.

Apple Begins Testing Updated Map Design in Israel, Saudi Arabia and Palestine
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Apple Begins Testing Updated Map Design in Israel, Saudi Arabia and Palestine

Arnold Zafra · August 8, 2022

Apple has started testing the new design of its updated Apple Maps in three more countries, namely Israel, Saudi Arabia and Palestine.

Amazon Cleans House, Acquires Roomba-Maker iRobot for $1.7 Billion
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Amazon Cleans House, Acquires Roomba-Maker iRobot for $1.7 Billion

Nick deCourville · August 8, 2022

Reports indicate that Amazon has acquired iRobot, makers of the popular robot-vacuum Roomba, for a total of $1.7 billion.

As Apple TV+ Celebrates the Series Finale, What Happened to the Real People Involved with ‘Black Bird’
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As Apple TV+ Celebrates the Series Finale, What Happened to the Real People Involved with 'Black Bird'

Nick deCourville · August 5, 2022

With Apple TV+ releasing the series finale of “Black Bird”, we’re going to take a look at what happened to many of the real people involved.

Bringing Together Rumors of the Upcoming iPhone 14
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Bringing Together Rumors of the Upcoming iPhone 14

Jeff Butts · August 5, 2022

We’ve read plenty of iPhone 14 rumors over the past few months. With the launch expected soon, let’s round up the most credible of them all.

New Today at Apple Tutorial Video Shows Users How to Capture ‘Dramatic Summer Light’
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New Today at Apple Tutorial Video Shows Users How to Capture 'Dramatic Summer Light'

Nick deCourville · August 5, 2022

Apple has posted a Today at Apple photography tutorial video to its YouTube page showing users how they can capture “Dramatic Summer Light”.

Apple Removes App That Could Hijack Facebook Ad Accounts
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Apple Removes App That Could Hijack Facebook Ad Accounts

Jeff Butts · August 5, 2022

An iOS app would hijack Facebook Ad accounts. It locked several advertisers out and ran scam advertisements. It’s now gone from the App Store.

Apple TV+ Looking for Pixar Magic as It Delivers First Major Animated Feature ‘Luck’
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Apple TV+ Looking for Pixar Magic as It Delivers First Major Animated Feature 'Luck'

Nick deCourville · August 5, 2022

Today Apple TV+ has globally premiered its first major animated feature “Luck”, which is the company’s response to Pixar.

OBS Live Streaming App Beta Now Optimized for Apple Silicon Macs
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OBS Live Streaming App Beta Now Optimized for Apple Silicon Macs

Arnold Zafra · August 5, 2022

Popular live streaming app OBS released the first beta version of OBS Studio 28, now optimized for Apple’s Silicon Macs.

Apple Warns of Revenge from China After U.S. Representatives Visit, iPhone Shipments May See Impact
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Apple Warns of Revenge from China After U.S. Representatives Visit, iPhone Shipments May See Impact

Nick deCourville · August 5, 2022

A U.S. House of Representatives visiting Taiwan has spurred China into revenge; these acts may complicate iPhone shipments for Apple.

Fraudulent Chinese Apps Elude Apple’s Strict Mac App Store Review Process
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Fraudulent Chinese Apps Elude Apple's Strict Mac App Store Review Process

Arnold Zafra · August 5, 2022

A research found out that some fraudulent Chinese apps managed to slip through Apple’s review team and got published on the Mac App Store.

Female Employees Call Out Apple’s Handling of Complaints on Misconduct
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Female Employees Call Out Apple's Handling of Complaints on Misconduct

Arnold Zafra · August 4, 2022

Female Apple employees have called out Apple for its handling of complaints of misconduct and discrimination within the workplace.

Why This Texas Restaurant Will Make You Lock Up Your iPhone
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Why This Texas Restaurant Will Make You Lock Up Your iPhone

Jeff Butts · August 4, 2022

A new Italian restaurant in Texas may be one of a kind. It requires patrons to lock up iPhones and other devices during dinner.

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