Both Apple and Netflix are understood to have held preliminary talks with MGM about potentially acquiring the media firm.
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UK Payment App Curve Adds Apple Pay Support
Curve is an app that gives you a prepaid Mastercard that you can load on demand, and it just added support for Apple Pay.
Apple Buys Documentary ‘Boys State’ for $12 Million
Apple and A24 has purchased the rights to Boys State, a documentary from Sundance Festival about the “health of American democracy”.
FCC Unlocks 3.5GHz Spectrum ‘OnGo’ Band that iPhones 11 Can Use
After six years of collaboration the FCC has unlocked 3.5GHz spectrum, called the ‘OnGo’ band, for consumers.
Imagination CEO Reflects on Renewed Relationship With Apple
Imagination Technologies CEO Ron Black conceded both his firm and Apple “probably didn’t do something correct,” when their relationship soured.
CarPlay Comes to Fiat Chrysler Vehicles With UConnect 5
Apple’s CarPlay system is coming to all Fiat Chrysler vehicles thanks to Android system UConnect 5.
Apple Partners With Microsoft on Patient Access to Health Data
Apple and Microsoft are sending representatives to a meeting hosted by the Carin Alliance to support its effort to make access to health data easier for patients.
Apple Told to Pay WiLAN $85 Million After Losing Patent Infringement Case
Apple has been told to pay $85 million to QuarterHill subsidiary WiLAN for patent infringement, a reduction on a previously ordered amount.
Kobe Bryant: Tim Cook Remembers Basketball Legend
Apple CEO Tim Cook described himself as “devastated” at the death of Kobe Bryant, whilst Apple TV+ star Reese Witherspoon also paid tribute.
Next Month Apple Stores Celebrate Black History Month
Next month starting February 1 Apple retail stores will celebrate Black History Month with over 40 Today at Apple sessions.
Happy 36th Birthday, Macintosh!
36 years ago today, Steve Jobs unveiled the original Macintosh computer, at an annual meeting of Apple’s shareholders.
Facebook Exec Sir Nick Clegg Claims WhatsApp is Unhackable
Top Facebook executive Sir Nick Clegg has come under criticism for denying that Amazon boss Jeff Bezos was hacked via WhatsApp.
‘Little America’ Coming to Apple Podcasts and Books
An interview with the team behind Apple TV+ show Little America reveals they plan to expand into Apple Podcasts and Apple Books.
James Corden Doesn't Actually Drive the 'Carpool Karaoke' Car
You may or may not be surprised to learn the presenter James Corden is not actually driving the ‘Carpool Karaoke’ car.
How Jeff Bezos' iPhone X Was Hacked
Hidden in a file received by Jef Bezos was malware, granting attackers access to all aspects of the Amazon founder’s iPhone X.
Apple: Enforced iPhone Port Means Higher Prices and Waste
Apple recently spoke out against the EU’s proposal to force smartphone manufacturers to pick one port for everyone.
iPhone Sales in India Increased Six Percent in 2019
iPhone sales in India increased by six percent in 2019, with the iPhone XR the most popular device, following a price cut.
Apple Launches Fitness-Focused ‘Apple Watch Connected’ Initiative
Today Apple announced a new initiative called ‘Apple Watch Connected’. Gyms can join by offering perks for Apple Watch users.
Safari Technology Preview 99 Removes Adobe Flash Support
The next version of Safari will remove Adobe Flash support. We can see a glimpse of this move in Safari Technology Preview 99.
Google Finds Intelligent Tracking Prevention Flaws in Safari
Google’s Project Zero security team found multiple Intelligent Tracking Prevention flaws in Safari that let users be tracked anyway.
Netflix Claims People Are Googling 'The Witcher' More Often Than 'The Morning Show'
According to Netflix, more people are searching more often for ‘The Witcher’ than ‘The Morning Show’, ‘Jack Ryan’, or ‘The Mandalorian’.
Wistron Increasing iPhone Production in India
iPhone assembler Wistron is set to increase its production of Apple’s smartphone at a third plant in India.
Chancellor Sajid Javid Says UK Will Proceed With Digital Sales Tax, Despite U.S. Protest
UK Chancellor Sajid Javid confirmed he will introduce a digital sales tax in April, despite public opposition from the U.S.
Restrictions for Kids Apps, HTML5 Apps Go Into Effect March 3
Apple is reminding developers that new restrictions for kids apps and HTML5 apps go into effect on March 3, 2020.
