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Instagram Security Checkup Expands to Users Worldwide
Instagram Security Checkup is a feature that people can use if their accounts may have been hacked. It’s rolling out to people globally.
App Store Sessions for Developers Start February 15
App Store Sessions will be held from February 15 to March 29. If you’re a member of the Apple Developer Program you can sign up.
Twelve South's StayGo USB-C Hub Now in Matte White Color
Twelve South’s StayGo USB-C hub is now available in a new color, Matte White. It’s available to purchase at US$99.99.
watchOS 8.5 Developer Beta 2 Now Released for Testing
Apple has released watchOS 8.5 developer beta 2 alongside new betas for its other operating systems. It doesn’t include major features.
Apple Seeds macOS Monterey 12.3 Beta 2
The latest build, macOS Monterey 12.3 beta 2, includes Universal Control and resolves a number of bugs from the first beta.
iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 Beta 2 Rolling Out
Apple has begun distributing iOS 15.4 beta 2 to developers, along with iPadOS 15.4, tvOS 15.4, watchOS 8.5, and more.
ExpressVPN Bug Bounty Reward Increases to $100,000
The ExpressVPN bug bounty reward has increased to US$100,000, the company announced on Tuesday, ten times higher than the previous reward.
Mophie Releases Magnetic Stand, Travel Charger for iPhone
Mophie announced two new products today. One is a 3-in-1 travel charger for iPhone, and the other is a portable magnetic charging stand.
'Tap to Pay on iPhone' Coming Later This Year, Apple Says
Apple has officially announced Tap to Pay on iPhone, its contactless peer-to-peer payment system for small businesses to accept payments.
Apple Gets Third Dutch Antitrust Fine
The Dutch antitrust authority Authority for Consumers and Markets has issued a third fine against Apple, totalling US$5.72 million.
Apple Gets 'Moderate' Rating of its Environmental Efforts in New Report
A report analyzing the attempts of companies, including Apple, to offset their impact on the environment called for more substantive progress.
Change Your Signal Number in Company's Latest Update
It’s now possible to change your Signal number, thanks to an update the company recently released and wrote about on Monday.
IRS Will No Longer Require Facial Recognition for Taxes
Backpedaling among public backlash, the IRS won’t require citizens to use facial recognition for taxes, The New York Times reported.
The World’s First Metaverse Movies Star … You
If you’re waiting for Hollywood to release the first metaverse movies, look to your iPhone instead. The evolution of entertainment is there.
Israel Wants to Know if Pegasus Spyware Used in Own Country
The government of Israel is opening an investigation to determine if its own law enforcement used Pegasus spyware against Israeli businesses.
Apple Will Reportedly Hold 5G iPhone SE Event on March 8
We’ve heard for quite some time that Apple plans to unveil a refreshed 5G iPhone SE in March or April. We’ve got our first hint of the date.
Apple TV+ Outlines Release Dates For New Series And Big Name Renewals
After being criticized for the lack of depth to its library, Apple TV+ looks to have a pretty full slate in the weeks and months ahead.
Intuit Warns Customers of Tax Phishing Emails
Intuit has released security warnings for customers about tax phishing emails some people have received, and tips to spot them.
Here are the Apple Arcade Games for February 2022
A handful of Apple Arcade games for February 2022 have been announced, from a variety of gaming genres. Here’s what is coming.
Apple, Broadcom Win Trial Against Caltech in $1.1B Patent Case
A U.S. appeals court threw out a jury verdict that ordered Apple and Broadcom to pay Caltech US$1.1 billion in damages.
Silent AirTags and Other Accessories Raise Privacy Concerns
As if the thought of someone hiding a tracking device on you wasn’t bad enough already, now we have to worry about silent AirTags.
Apple Music Free Trial Now Just One Month
The Apple Music free trial period has been cut from three months down to one, although you can still get six months free with some products.
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'Suspicion' Starring Uma Thurman Premieres on Apple TV+ [Updated]
‘Suspicion’ premiered on Apple TV+ on February 4, starring Uma Thurman as an American businesswoman whose son is kidnapped.