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Facebook to Discontinue Location-Based Features Like Nearby Friends
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Facebook to Discontinue Location-Based Features Like Nearby Friends

Jeff Butts · May 6, 2022

Facebook Nearby Friends and several other location-based services will go away after May 31, the social network says.

Apple HR Executive Shares Story Of How The Company Learned to Unify For AirPods Pro
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Apple HR Executive Shares Story Of How The Company Learned to Unify For AirPods Pro

Nick deCourville · May 6, 2022

A former HR executive for Apple recently shared a story involving how the company learned to unify its teams when developing the AirPods Pro.

Apple Music Installs Automatically on iPhone Dock Displacing Other Apps
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Apple Music Installs Automatically on iPhone Dock Displacing Other Apps

Arnold Zafra · May 6, 2022

Several iPhone users complained that Apple Music installs itself automatically on the dock, replacing other apps.

Apple Arcade Games Coming in May Include a Mario Kart-Style Racer and Badlands Party
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Apple Arcade Games Coming in May Include a Mario Kart-Style Racer and Badlands Party

Arnold Zafra · May 6, 2022

The Apple Arcade games lineup for May includes a Mario-style kart racer, Badlands Party, Goat Simulator and Pro Darts, a 3D dart game.

Workers Riot At Quanta Factory Due To Strict COVID-19 Lockdowns
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Workers Riot At Quanta Factory Due To Strict COVID-19 Lockdowns

Nick deCourville · May 6, 2022

MacBook producers Quanta experienced a riot at its Shanghai factory due to China’s strict COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns.

Xbox Cloud Gaming Brings Fortnite Back to iOS With No Subscription Needed
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Xbox Cloud Gaming Brings Fortnite Back to iOS With No Subscription Needed

Arnold Zafra · May 5, 2022

Xbox Cloud Gaming Makes Fortnite gaming available again for fans who play the game on their iPhone and iPad.

Digital Markets Act Enforcement Delayed Until 2023, Apple Gets a Reprieve for Now
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Digital Markets Act Enforcement Delayed Until 2023, Apple Gets a Reprieve for Now

Arnold Zafra · May 5, 2022

The European Commission has delayed the enforcement of the DIgital Markets Act to early 2023 to give the Commission more time to prepare.

Elon Musk Edges Closer to Raising Money to Buy Twitter
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Elon Musk Edges Closer to Raising Money to Buy Twitter

Jeff Butts · May 5, 2022

Elon Musk’s bid to buy Twitter seems more likely to succeed. The Tesla chief disclosed an additional $7 billion in funding for the purchase.

Computer Scientist David Walden, Responsible For the Development Of The Internet, Dies at 79
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Computer Scientist David Walden, Responsible For the Development Of The Internet, Dies at 79

Nick deCourville · May 5, 2022

David Walden, a computer scientist that helped build the foundations of the internet, has died at the age of 79.

Apple Car Could Make Intelligent Destination and Parking Choices For You
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Apple Car Could Make Intelligent Destination and Parking Choices For You

Jeff Butts · May 5, 2022

According to a recent patent filing, the Apple Car may be able to pick a destination for you, when you don’t know the best place to go.

Apple Experiencing Delays On Custom Mac Studio and MacBook Pros, Delivery May Take Months
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Apple Experiencing Delays On Custom Mac Studio and MacBook Pros, Delivery May Take Months

Nick deCourville · May 5, 2022

Apple is experiencing significant delays on anything beyond the base models of Mac Studio and MacBook Pro, with some deliveries taking months.

Apple Reaches Settlement in iPhone 4S Class-Action Suit, Will Pay $15 to Impacted Users
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Apple Reaches Settlement in iPhone 4S Class-Action Suit, Will Pay $15 to Impacted Users

Nick deCourville · May 5, 2022

Apple has reached a settlement involving an iOS 9 update to the iPhone 4S. Users in New York and New Jersey claim the update slowed devices.

Apple and Other Tech Giants Announce Commitment to a Future Without Passwords
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Apple and Other Tech Giants Announce Commitment to a Future Without Passwords

Jeff Butts · May 5, 2022

A recent announcement boosts Apple’s commitment to a future without passwords. What this will actually do for security remains to be seen.

Facebook Places Freeze on New Hires, Blames Apple’s App Tracking Transparency
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Facebook Places Freeze on New Hires, Blames Apple's App Tracking Transparency

Nick deCourville · May 5, 2022

Facebook has told staff that the company is putting a temporary halt on hiring, citing loss of revenue due to Apple’s App Tracking.

New Book ‘After Steve’ Reveals Dr. Dre Lost $200 Million Leaking Apple Beats Deal Early
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New Book 'After Steve' Reveals Dr. Dre Lost $200 Million Leaking Apple Beats Deal Early

Nick deCourville · May 4, 2022

New book “After Steve” by Tripp Mickle gives a story that Dr. Dre lost $200 million by leaking the Apple Beats deal early.

Apple Gifts Entire ‘Studio Makeover’ To Aspiring Videographer
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Apple Gifts Entire 'Studio Makeover' To Aspiring Videographer

Nick deCourville · May 4, 2022

Recently, Apple has tapped Fro Knows Photo’s Jared Polin to provide an aspiring photographer/videographer a wealth of Mac Studio products.

Foxconn Halts New Hiring Blitz at Zhengzhou Factory Amid COVID-19 and iPhone 14 Delay Concerns
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Foxconn Halts New Hiring Blitz at Zhengzhou Factory Amid COVID-19 and iPhone 14 Delay Concerns

Nick deCourville · May 4, 2022

Just a day after announcing a new hiring promotion, Foxconn backs out due to new COVID-19 restrictions. Rumors are now circulating that the iPhone 14 may see delays.

Replace 5G-Vulnerable Radio Altimeters, FAA Tells Airlines
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Replace 5G-Vulnerable Radio Altimeters, FAA Tells Airlines

Jeff Butts · May 4, 2022

AT&T and Verizon will end voluntary restrictions preventing 5G interference with radio altimeters in July. The FAA wants to plan next steps.

Apple to Teach Consumers How to Make Creature Sound Effects in GarageBand
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Apple to Teach Consumers How to Make Creature Sound Effects in GarageBand

Jeff Butts · May 4, 2022

Anybody interested in how to create sound effects, like Star Wars creature vocals, in GarageBand will have a great opportunity on May 9.

Apple Store in Portland Looking To Replace Steel Barricade Erected After Protests
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Apple Store in Portland Looking To Replace Steel Barricade Erected After Protests

Nick deCourville · May 4, 2022

The Apple Store in Portland, Oregon is looking to renovate; replacing the outside steel barricade with a clear polycarbonate barrier.

Behind the Mac Film: Skywalker Sound Available Now on YouTube
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Behind the Mac Film: Skywalker Sound Available Now on YouTube

Arnold Zafra · May 4, 2022

Apple released the latest Behind the Mac film featuring Skywalker Sound, the sound effects division of Lucasfilms.

Apple Retail Store Workers in Towson, Maryland Intends to Form a Union as First Union Election is Set in Another Store
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Apple Retail Store Workers in Towson, Maryland Intends to Form a Union as First Union Election is Set in Another Store

Arnold Zafra · May 4, 2022

Apple retail store workers in Towson, Maryland intends to form a union while workers in Atlanta retail store prepares for union election.

Firefox Turns 100, Adds HDR Video on macOS and More
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Firefox Turns 100, Adds HDR Video on macOS and More

Jeff Butts · May 3, 2022

Mozilla’s Firefox browser has hit version 100, adding HDR video on Mac. Firefox on iOS users will get better tab and history organization.

YouTube Star iJustine Gives Rare Behind-The-Scenes Tour of Apple Fitness+ Studio
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YouTube Star iJustine Gives Rare Behind-The-Scenes Tour of Apple Fitness+ Studio

Nick deCourville · May 3, 2022

YouTube star iJustine has provided a rare glimpse behind-the-scenes of Apple’s Santa Monica Fitness+ studio. Additionally, the star also conducts interviews with several prominent Fitness+ employees.

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