At the Apple event on Tuesday we got some new iPads. The iPad 8th-gen comes with the A12 chip, and the iPad Air that looks like an iPad Pro.
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Apple Announces watchOS 7: Family Setup, Apple Fitness+, New Faces, Sleep Tracking
Apple announced watchOS 7 during Tuesday’s Time Flies event, along with Apple Watch Series 6. watchOS 7 includes Family Setup, a ton of new Faces, more Memoji support, a service called Finess+, and more. Updated with more details.
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Apple Watch 6 Announced with Pulse Oximeter [UPDATE]
During Apple’s September 15 event, Apple announced the Apple Watch Series 6 with a pulse oximeter, SPO2.
Apple Ends Barclays Rewards Card to Focus on Apple Card
Apple has canceled the Barclays Rewards card so that it can focus on Apple Card and make that the premier way for people to purchase Apple products.
UK Lawmakers Demand Answers From Apple on Sustainability and Repairability
Apple has faced criticism from British lawmakers for its apparent failure to engage with an inquiry into product repairability.
Apple Updates AirPods Firmware to ‘3A283’
Apple is rolling out firmware updates to AirPods 2nd-gen and AirPods Pro. Both models are getting the same update, 3A283.
Apple Stifles Cryptocurrency Innovation, Says Coinbase CEO
According to one CEO, the lack of functionality in crypto apps is because of App Store guidelines that stifle cryptocurrency innovation.
Oracle Overtakes Microsoft in Bid to Buy TikTok
Microsoft is officially out of the running to buy TikTok’s U.S. operations – a race that Oracle now appears to be leading.
NVIDIA to Purchase Arm in Record-Busting Deal
NVIDIA has come to an agreement to buy UK chip-designer ARM from Softbank in a transaction worth a total of $40 billion.
Apple Registers Various 'Apple One' Domains
Apple has registered a variety of domain names based on the phrase ‘Apple One’ ahead of its expected launch at the ‘Time Flies’ event.
Border Patrol Mistakenly Seized ‘Counterfeit’ AirPods
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized 2,000 boxes of wireless earbuds that it referred to as “counterfeit AirPods.” But the photos show OnePlus Buds.
Google Aims to go Carbon-Free by 2030
Google has set itself an unprecedented target- to operate 24/7 on carbon-free energy by 2030, CEO Sundar Pichai has revealed.
Apple Changes Streaming Game Rules in New Rules
Apple has pushed updates to its App Store review guidelines regarding streaming game services, reader apps, and others.
Hollywood Dealmaker Tim Connolly Joins Apple
Apple has hired ex-Disney, Hulu, and Quibi exec Tim Connolly as part of its TV division, seemingly in a bid to expand its reach in Hollywood.
Apple Watch 'SE' Could be Announced at Next Apple Event
Speculation continues that we could see a lower-cost Apple Watch ‘SE’ unveiled at the ‘Time Flies’ Apple Event.
Who Will Succeed Tim Cook, and Who Else is Climbing Apple's Corporate Ladder?
Succession planning is reportedly in place to get in line those who will takeover from Tim Cook and other top Apple execs.
COVID-19 App to Launch in England and Wales on September 24
The NHS COVID-19 contact tracing app will go live in England and Wales on Thursday, September 24, 2020, the UK Government has announced.
Totallee Reveals the Truth About iPhone 12 Cases
Accessory maker totallee has revealed its line of iPhone 12 cases, and as usual they’re as thin as can be. Check out the Navy Blue option.
First Apple Silicon MacBook Pro Coming at ’Time Flies’ Event
We continue to wait for the first Apple Silicon MacBook to be unveiled. We just might see it at the “Time Flies” event on September 15.
Apple One Bundle Revealed in Android Code
Code in a beta of an upcoming version of Apple Music for Android appears to confirm the rumored Apple One service bundle.
Analyst Examines Apple Card One Year Later
Financial analyst Ted Rossman wrote an article examining the Apple Card a year after it launched, sharing positives and negatives.
Nature Doc 'Tiny World' Coming to Apple TV+ October 2
The first six episodes of nature docuseries ‘Tiny World,’ narrated by Paul Rudd, will arrive on Apple TV+ on October 2.
Portland Facial Recognition Ban Strongest in Country
Portland’s facial recognition ban passed on Wednesday is the strongest law thus far in the United States.
Apple Marina Bay Sands Opens Its Doors
The newest Apple Store – Apple Marina Bay Sands in Singapore is the company’s first retail location directly on water.
