Every day at WWDC 2020 Serenity Caldwell produced a video roundup, recapping the day’s events at the virtual conference.
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New Ransomware ‘OSX.EvilQuest’ Found in Pirated Mac Software
A new piece of macOS ransomware has been spotted in the wild within multiple pirated Mac software, and it’s called OSX.EvilQuest.
iOS 14 Can Automatically Redirect Apple News+ Subscribers Pass Paywalls to App
iOS 14 will allow Apple News+ subscribers to open up web links to publications involved in the service directly in the News app.
Add Funds to Your Apple ID, Get a 10% Bonus Through July 10
Through July 10, Apple is giving customers a 10% bonus when adding funds to your Apple ID. The maximum amount you can add is US$200.
‘Path to Apple Card’ Helps You Get Approved for Apple Card
Path to Apple Card is a new program from Apple and Goldman Sachs to help you get approved for Apple Card if you were declined.
Apple TV+ Exec Who Oversaw The Morning Show Gets Promotion
Apple TV+ executive Michelle Lee has been promoted to become the streaming service’s director, domestic programming.
Apple Watch Handwashing Feature Pre-Dates COVID-19
The Apple Watch’s handwashing feature, announced at WWDC 2020, had been in the pipeline long before COVID-19 struck.
The New York Times Quits Apple News
The New York Times has ended its participation in Apple News, focussing on driving subscribers and traffic to its own app and website.
PSA: The Deadline to Add ‘Sign In with Apple’ is Tuesday, June 30
The deadline for developers to add Sign In with Apple into their apps is coming up tomorrow, June 30. Andrew has several guides available for readers.
PSA: Don’t Install macOS Big Sur on the Same APFS Container as Older Versions
In our Mac Geek Gab forums, Brian Monroe has a warning for people wanting to try the macOS Big Sur beta.
Apple Announces Design Awards Winners for 2020
The winners of this year’s Apple Design Awards have been announced with developers of both apps and games receiving the accolade.
Exxon Mobil Offers 3% Cash Back With Apple Pay
Exxon Mobil is offering a deal for Apple customers. When you use Exxon and Mobil stations you can get 3% cash back with Apple Pay.
Department of Justice Takes Hard Look at Apple's 30% Tax
As part of its ongoing antitrust investigation, the Department of Justice is examining Apple’s rules for the App Store, like the 30% tax.
TikTok to Stop Reading iPhone Users’ Clipboards
TikTok is to stop reading the contents of users’ clipboards after the recent beta release of iOS 14 revealed the practice was still going on.
Apple Adds Encrypted DNS Support to iOS 14, macOS 11
A WWDC20 presentation shows how Apple is adding support for encrypted DNS to iOS 14 and macOS 11. It will support HTTPS and TLS.
Brainstorm by Mapping Your Mind (Part 2)
In the thrilling conclusion to last week’s mind-mapping column, this week Dr. Mac talks about four macOS mind-mapping apps.
Macworld All-Star Band Reunites for Musicians’ COVID Relief Fund
The Macworld All-Star Band, best known for appearances at the now-defunct Macworld Conference & Expo, reunited for a virtual performance of “Feelin’ Alright,” that was released earlier today.
Apple Snags International Thriller ‘Losing Alice’
Apple is partnering with Dori Media productions in Israel on a neo-noir psychological thriller called “Losing Alice.”
Google Launches New News Partnership
Google has announced a licensing program for “high-quality” news content from publications from all round the world.
New Henge Vertical MacBook Docks Available for Purchase
Brydge announced its new line of Vertical MacBook Docks for all current models. Some of them can be purchased now, others will come later.
Exclusive: Logitech Crayon to Support Scribble for iPad
The Mac Observer has learned that Scrrible for iPad will not just be for Apple Pencil users – the Logitech Crayon will support it too.
DOJ and States Attorneys General Turning Antitrust Attention on Apple
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and various state attorneys general are reportedly looking into launching an antitrust probe against Apple.
Apple Orders New Comedy Series ‘The Afterparty’
Apple has given a straight-to-series order for a comedy series called “The Afterparty” from Academy Award winners Chris Miller and Phil Lord.
Apple Acquires Device Management Company ‘Fleetsmith’
Fleetsmith announced its acquisition by Apple today. The company specializes in mobile device management (MDM).
