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iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini Available to Order in Purple From Friday
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iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini Available to Order in Purple From Friday

Charlotte Henry · April 21, 2021

Apple is adding a purple model to the iPhone 12 and mini lineup, with orders starting on Friday, April 23, availability from April 30.

iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, and macOS Big Sur 11.3. watchOS 7.4 and tvOS 14.5 Available ‘Next Week’
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iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, and macOS Big Sur 11.3. watchOS 7.4 and tvOS 14.5 Available 'Next Week'

Charlotte Henry · April 20, 2021

iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, and macOS 11.3, watchOS 7.4 and tvOS 14.5 will all land “next week,” according to an Apple press release.

Apple Unveils New Apple TV 4K and New Siri Remote
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Apple Unveils New Apple TV 4K and New Siri Remote

Charlotte Henry · April 20, 2021

A new Apple TV 4K and a redesigned Siri Remote costing US$179 and US$59 respectively, were unveiled at the Spring Loaded event.

Long-Rumored AirTag Launches for $29 Each
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Long-Rumored AirTag Launches for $29 Each

Andrew Orr · April 20, 2021

AirTags have been rumored for roughly two years and on Tuesday Apple finally announced them. They will work with the Find My app.

New iMac Brings M1, 7 Colors, and 4.5K Retina Display
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New iMac Brings M1, 7 Colors, and 4.5K Retina Display

Andrew Orr · April 20, 2021

The iMac has been completely redesigned to give customers an M1 chip, a thin, 11.5mm 4.5K Retina display, and a 1080p FaceTime HD camera.

iPad Pro Gets Liquid Retina XDR Display With M1 Chip
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iPad Pro Gets Liquid Retina XDR Display With M1 Chip

Andrew Orr · April 20, 2021

A surprising new update announced at Apple’s spring event involves the iPad Pro with an M1 chip and a Liquid Retina XDR display.

Shared Apple Card Users Can Now Build Credit Together
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Shared Apple Card Users Can Now Build Credit Together

Andrew Orr · April 20, 2021

Apple Card was the first product announced at the company’s spring event on Tuesday, and a new feature called Apple Card Family is coming.

‘Ted Lasso’ Season Two Coming to Apple TV+ July 23
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'Ted Lasso' Season Two Coming to Apple TV+ July 23

Charlotte Henry · April 20, 2021

The wait for the return of everyone’s favorite soccer coach is almost over – season two of Ted Lasso will arrive on Apple TV+ on July 23.

Apple Unveils Podcast Subscriptions And Redesigns App
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Apple Unveils Podcast Subscriptions And Redesigns App

Charlotte Henry · April 20, 2021

Apple is launching a subscription option to an updated podcast app, and gave a preview at the start of the company’s ‘Spring Loaded’ event.

WaterField Releases a 2-in-1 iPad Pro, MacBook Sleeve
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WaterField Releases a 2-in-1 iPad Pro, MacBook Sleeve

Andrew Orr · April 20, 2021

WaterField announced on Tuesday a Double-Take Sleeve that can store an iPad Pro with Apple Pencil and a MacBook Pro.

Venmo Now Supports Buying, Selling, Holding Cryptocurrency
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Venmo Now Supports Buying, Selling, Holding Cryptocurrency

Andrew Orr · April 20, 2021

Venmo is rolling out support to buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrencies for its 70 million user base, supporting for coins to get started.

Discord Reverses Decision to Block NSFW Content on iOS
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Discord Reverses Decision to Block NSFW Content on iOS

Andrew Orr · April 19, 2021

Discord has reversed its decision to block NSFW content for its iOS app. Now it only applies to certain servers.

Apple TV+ Orders Bilingual Drama Series ‘Now And Then’
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Apple TV+ Orders Bilingual Drama Series ‘Now And Then'

Charlotte Henry · April 19, 2021

Apple TV+ has ordered bilingual drama series ‘Now and Then’, which will be shot in both Spanish and English with an all-Hispanic cast.

Apple Original Film ‘Wolfwalkers’ Earns Five Annie Awards
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Apple Original Film 'Wolfwalkers' Earns Five Annie Awards

Charlotte Henry · April 19, 2021

Apple Original Film ‘Wolfwalkers’ picked up five wins at the Annie Awards, including Best Indie Feature and Best Direction.

Apple Lets Social Media Platform ‘Parler’ Back in App Store
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Apple Lets Social Media Platform ‘Parler’ Back in App Store

Andrew Orr · April 19, 2021

In a letter sent to Congress on Monday, Apple says it will allow Parler into the App Store again after improvements were made.

Xbox Cloud Gaming Enters Beta for Apple Devices
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Xbox Cloud Gaming Enters Beta for Apple Devices

Andrew Orr · April 19, 2021

Microsoft announced on Monday that its Xbox Cloud gaming service will enter a limited beta for select Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members.

Best Buy Joins Apple Business Chat in iMessage
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Best Buy Joins Apple Business Chat in iMessage

Andrew Orr · April 19, 2021

Best Buy is the latest company to join Apple’s Business Chat, letting people talk to customer support through iMessage.

Humpback Whale Documentary ‘Fathom’ to Premiere on Apple TV+ on June 25
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Humpback Whale Documentary 'Fathom' to Premiere on Apple TV+ on June 25

Charlotte Henry · April 16, 2021

Documentary feature Fathom will premiere on Apple TV+ on June 25, telling the story of two scientists who study humpback whales.

Apple Releases 2021 Environmental Progress Report
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Apple Releases 2021 Environmental Progress Report

Andrew Orr · April 16, 2021

Apple has published the latest version of its annual environmental progress report. There is an easy-to-navigate webpage and a longer PDF.

Apple Music Pays Artists up to Three Times More Than Spotify Per Stream
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Apple Music Pays Artists up to Three Times More Than Spotify Per Stream

Charlotte Henry · April 16, 2021

A letter from Apple Music has revealed it pays artists a penny per stream of a song – three times what Spotify offers.

Scosche Releases PowerVolt Car and Wall Chargers
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Scosche Releases PowerVolt Car and Wall Chargers

Andrew Orr · April 16, 2021

Scosche Industries announced new PowerVolt car and wall chargers at CES 2021, and now these products are ready for purchase.

Apple VP Lisa Jackson Joins Time 2030 Committee
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Apple VP Lisa Jackson Joins Time 2030 Committee

Charlotte Henry · April 16, 2021

Apple VP Lisa Jackson has joined the Time 2030 committee and outlined Apple’s approach to helping tackle climate change.

Docker Desktop for Mac Adds Support for M1 Chips
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Docker Desktop for Mac Adds Support for M1 Chips

Andrew Orr · April 16, 2021

Docker announced on Thursday that its desktop app for Mac adds support for M1 chips in its latest release.

Apple TV+: Sir David Attenborough Doc ‘The Year the Earth Changed’ and New ‘Mythic Quest’ Episode Now Available
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Apple TV+: Sir David Attenborough Doc 'The Year the Earth Changed' and New 'Mythic Quest' Episode Now Available

Charlotte Henry · April 16, 2021

‘The Year the Earth Changed’, narrated by David Attenborough, along with new seasons of other nature shows, are no available on Apple TV+.

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