An interesting new patent granted to Apple was for a repositionable control that could be used with iPads and other devices.
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iPhone Independent Repair Provider Program Coming to Europe and Canada
Apple is expanding its Independent Repair Provider so firms in Europe and Canada can offer customers iPhone repairs using genuine Apple parts.
Apple Pay Available to Heritage Bank Customers
Australia’s Heritage Bank has rolled out Apple Pay as more banks work to facilitate contactless payments to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Tom Hanks is “Actually Thrilled” ‘Greyhound’ is Coming Out on Apple TV+. No. Really.
Tom Hanks walked back recent comments and said he is “thrilled that Apple TV+ is making it possible for everybody to see” Greyhound.
iOS 14 Developer Beta 2 Now Available
iOS 14 Developer beta 2, the first update since WWDC, has landed, as have Xcode 12 beta 2 and Xcode 12 for macOS Universal Apps beta 2.
The Top New Features in iOS 14, You'll Love 'Em
With the new version of iOS, you’ll get a lot of improved functionality. Here are the top new features in iOS 14 that we’re sure you’ll love.
Samsung Smart TVs Now Offer Apple Music Time-Synced Lyrics
Samsung Smart TVs now have the Apple Music lyrics tool feature available on all models released in 2018 and later.
iPhone Trade-In Prices Have Been Cut
Apple has cut the trade-in values of many iPhone models, adding to the speculation that the iPhone 12 will be announced in the coming weeks.
Ireland Launches COVID-19 App Based on Apple Model
Ireland has launched its COVID-19 tracking app ‘COVID Tracker Ireland’ and it’s based on Apple and Google’s private exposure notification API.
Date Set For Tim Cook And Fellow Tech CEOs to Appear in Front of House Subcommittee
Tim Cook, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai, and Mark Zuckerberg will appear before the House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee on July 27.
Apple Extends App Store Connect API Capabilities
Apple is extending the capabilities of the App Store Connect API for developers, following its redesign of the Connect website in June.
US Considers Banning Chinese Apps Like TikTok
During an interview with Fox News, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the U.S. is considering banning Chinese apps like TikTok.
Apple “Assesses” Hong Kong Data Requests From Chinese Law
Due to China’s new national security law, Hong Kong has been requesting more access to user data to hand over to law enforcement.
Four Beats 1 Radio And Apple Music Interviews You Need to Watch Right Now
Some standout interviews have been uploaded to Beats 1 Radio and Apple Music recently, including with Lin Manuel Miranda, and will.i.am.
Apple Signs Streaming Deal for ‘Where the Wild Things Are’
Apple has signed a deal with The Maurice Sendak Foundation to create a series and other TV specials for Apple TV+.
Supreme Court Supports Federal Ban on Robocalls
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a federal ban on robocalls and eliminated an exception that was made for government debt collectors.
Which Apps Spy on the iOS Clipboard?
There are a few apps that spy on the iOS clipboard. Thankfully, some of the most popular ones are updating their apps to stop doing that.
Tom Hanks Doesn't Seem That Happy 'Greyhound' is Airing on Apple TV+
Tom Hanks’s movie ‘Greyhound’ is going to air on Apple TV+ – a coup for the streaming service, but the star doesn’t seem all that thrilled.
Today At Apple 'Made in LDN' Sessions Return For 2020
‘Made in LDN’ branded Today at Apple sessions are returning for 2020, but will take place online dure to social distancing requirements.
Happy U.S. Independence Day, 2020 Edition
In honor of Independence Day—a U.S. holiday—The Mac Observer is taking off Friday, July 3rd. We will return Monday, July 6th, with our usual Apple, Mac, iPad iPhone, and Apple Watch news. TMO’s Daily Observations podcast is taking off the holiday, too. Enjoy the holiday, keep those masks on, and stay safe!
Researcher Finds Mac Flaw That Lets Apps Read Protected Files
Security researcher Jeff Johnson is going public with a flaw found in a macOS privacy protection system. Apple is still investigating the issue.
Facebook Social Widgets May Be Considered Wiretaps, Court Ruling Says
In an order issued this week, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a ruling in which Facebook social widgets may be considered wiretaps.
Clario Makes Digital Security Easy
Digital security is crucial, but often confusing. Clario has just launched a new product that solves that problem without compromise.
Senate Judiciary Committee Passes Anti-Privacy ‘EARN IT Act’
Today the Senate Judiciary Committee passed the EARN IT act, a bill that weakens Section 230 protections for social media companies in an attempt to fight online child abuse.
