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New Malware Coming Through Email Posing as IRS
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New Malware Coming Through Email Posing as IRS

Nick deCourville · March 17, 2022

A new phishing scam posing at the IRS is making the rounds through email. Infamous botnet Emotet is behind many of the attacks.

Industry Experts Disagree Over Future of 27-Inch iMac Pro
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Industry Experts Disagree Over Future of 27-Inch iMac Pro

Jeff Butts · March 17, 2022

The Studio Display has prompted doubt that Apple will launch a 27-inch iMac Pro. Industry analysts and experts even disagree on the prospect.

Ted Lasso Star and Creator Jason Sudeikis Gives Preview of Season 3 at SXSW
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Ted Lasso Star and Creator Jason Sudeikis Gives Preview of Season 3 at SXSW

Nick deCourville · March 17, 2022

Star and creator of Ted Lasso Jason Sudeikis made an appearance at SXSW along with fellow stars of the show to talk about Season 3.

Monterey 12.3 Update Causing Reboots, Bricking in Repaired MacBooks
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Monterey 12.3 Update Causing Reboots, Bricking in Repaired MacBooks

Nick deCourville · March 17, 2022

While the new Monterey 12.3 update is exciting for some, users on social media and Reddit are reporting bricked MacBooks.

Matter Smart Home Standard Delays Release Until Fall 2022
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Matter Smart Home Standard Delays Release Until Fall 2022

Jeff Butts · March 17, 2022

The first cross-platform protocol for smart home technology, the Matter smart home standard, is delayed but expected to launch in Fall 2022.

5G Smartphone Sales Finally Surpassed 4G, Thanks to the iPhone
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5G Smartphone Sales Finally Surpassed 4G, Thanks to the iPhone

Arnold Zafra · March 17, 2022

Counterpoint Research reported 5G smartphone sales in January surpassed that of 4G smartphones. Apple’s iPhone contributed greatly to this.

Scammers Are Using Apple TestFlight and Web Clips To Distribute Malicious Apps to iPhones
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Scammers Are Using Apple TestFlight and Web Clips To Distribute Malicious Apps to iPhones

Arnold Zafra · March 17, 2022

A new report said that CryptoRom Bitcoin swindlers are using two new ways to fool users to install malicious apps on iPhones.

Female Employee Sues Apple for Failing to Protect Her Against Sexual Harassment
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Female Employee Sues Apple for Failing to Protect Her Against Sexual Harassment

Arnold Zafra · March 17, 2022

A female worker sued Apple along with two other film companies for failure to protect a female worker against sexual harassment in the workplace.

Ukraine Telecom Industry Unites to Maintain Communications
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Ukraine Telecom Industry Unites to Maintain Communications

Jeff Butts · March 16, 2022

As Russia’s invasion continues, the Ukraine telecom industry is fighting their own battle: protecting their phone and internet services.

Lucky Customer Offers Early Look at Mac Studio Days Before Stores
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Lucky Customer Offers Early Look at Mac Studio Days Before Stores

Jeff Butts · March 16, 2022

Thanks to a happy accident, one customer has provided an early look at Apple’s latest desktop computer, the Mac Studio.

Apple Keeps App Store Open for Russia, Sparks Controversy
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Apple Keeps App Store Open for Russia, Sparks Controversy

Nick deCourville · March 16, 2022

As Apple continues to keep its App Store open in Russia, ethical arguments begin to rise as Russia censorship continues.

Apple and Google Find Backlash Over Support for Weak Privacy Laws
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Apple and Google Find Backlash Over Support for Weak Privacy Laws

Nick deCourville · March 16, 2022

Lobbyists for Apple and Google are pushing for Utah’s privacy laws to become the norm across the U.S. However, critics feel they’re too weak.

Better Late than Never, Face ID Mask Unlock Now Works with iPhone
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Better Late than Never, Face ID Mask Unlock Now Works with iPhone

Arnold Zafra · March 16, 2022

On some models of the iPhone, iOS 15.4 brings the ability to unlock your smartphone using Face ID even with a mask covering your face.

First Look at the iPhone 14 From Leaked CAD Renders
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First Look at the iPhone 14 From Leaked CAD Renders

Jeff Butts · March 16, 2022

The first of what are sure to be many iPhone 14 CAD renders have leaked. Most notable is the hole punch + pill cutout instead of the notch.

Midnight Family Brings All Latinx Cast to Apple TV+
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Midnight Family Brings All Latinx Cast to Apple TV+

Nick deCourville · March 16, 2022

Apple is producing a television show based off the documentary Midnight Family, the story of a family that owns their own private ambulance.

Apple Supplier Foxconn Partially Reopens its iPhone Hub in Shenzhen
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Apple Supplier Foxconn Partially Reopens its iPhone Hub in Shenzhen

Arnold Zafra · March 16, 2022

iPhone manufacturer Foxconn will resume operations of its two campuses, one of which makes the iPhone after getting the approval to operate under a closed-loop system.

WatchOS 8.5 is Out with Some Unexpected But Useful Features
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WatchOS 8.5 is Out with Some Unexpected But Useful Features

Arnold Zafra · March 16, 2022

Apple released watchOS 8.5 with new features such as new emojis, better heart rate detection, Apple TV authorization and more.

How You Can Score Apple AirPods Max for $100 Off
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How You Can Score Apple AirPods Max for $100 Off

Jeff Butts · March 15, 2022

When a deal is too good to pass up, we like to pass it along. That’s what’s happened with Apple AirPods Max, now priced $100 off retail.

Both iPad Pro Models May Adopt OLED Simultaneously, but Not Until 2024
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Both iPad Pro Models May Adopt OLED Simultaneously, but Not Until 2024

Jeff Butts · March 15, 2022

Many folks are waiting for the iPad Pro to get an OLED display. One analyst thinks we’ll get that for both sizes at once, but not until 2024.

Apple Second Impact Accelerator Event Brings Opportunity to Minority Businesses
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Apple Second Impact Accelerator Event Brings Opportunity to Minority Businesses

Nick deCourville · March 15, 2022

For the second year in a row Apple’s Impact Accelerator is offering minority-owned businesses a chance to work directly alongside Apple.

iPhone Manufacturer Foxconn looking to Saudi Arabia for $9 Billion Factory
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iPhone Manufacturer Foxconn looking to Saudi Arabia for $9 Billion Factory

Nick deCourville · March 15, 2022

iPhone manufacturer Foxconn is looking into a $9 billion factory in Saudi Arabia in order to produce EV parts. This may be for the Apple Car.

Apple Car Team Needs Reorganizing Fast, Analyst Says
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Apple Car Team Needs Reorganizing Fast, Analyst Says

Jeff Butts · March 15, 2022

According to one analyst, the Apple Car team dissolved a while ago. If Apple is to ship its automobile by 2025, the team needs to reorganize.

Smartphone App to Predict Heart Disease Risk May Alleviate Death Rate
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Smartphone App to Predict Heart Disease Risk May Alleviate Death Rate

Arnold Zafra · March 15, 2022

As cardiac health problems become more prevalent, a team of researchers have developed an app that can predict heart disease risk.

MacOS 12.3 Featuring Universal Control, New Emojis and More Available for Download
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MacOS 12.3 Featuring Universal Control, New Emojis and More Available for Download

Arnold Zafra · March 14, 2022

Apple released macOS 12.3 today featuring Universal Control, 37 new emojis, spatial audio dynamic head tracking, and a plethora of new features as well as bug fixes.

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