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Report Shows Apple Apps Come First in App Store Search
A new report shows that Apple apps are typically shown before other apps when users input certain search queries.
BMW Charging £85 a Year for CarPlay
BMW has introduced an £85 a year fee for CarPlay, becoming the first car manufacturer to charge an annual subscription for the service.
Intel in Talks to Sell Smartphone-Modem Business to Apple
Apple is in advanced talks to buy Intel’s smartphone-modem chip business, both patents and staff, valued at around $1 billion.
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Apple Releases Mac Security Update 2019-004 for Sierra and High Sierra [Update]
Both updates contain security patches also found in macOS Mojave 10.14.6.
Apple Releases macOS Mojave 10.14.6 with Apple News+ Features, Combo Download Available
While the release includes several bug-fixes, it also adds a couple of new features for Apple News+.
Netflix Preschool Programming Launches
A spate of Netflix preschool programming has been announced and geared towards kids aged 2 to 6 with educational content.
Slack 4.0.0 Launches 33% Faster and uses 50% Less Memory
Slack 4.0.0 on the desktop now launches 33% faster and uses 50% less memory. VoIP calls are also 10 times faster.
watchOS 5.3 is Now Available
watchOS 5.3 is now available, along with other software updates like iOS 12.4. watchOS 5.3 brings a fix for the Apple Watch Walkie Talkie.
iOS 12.4 is Out But Apple Card Isn't...Yet
Today Apple released iOS 12.4 with improvements to Apple News+, wireless data migration, and more. However, it appears that Apple Card hasn’t officially been released.
VLC Player Critical Security Does Not Affect Macs (we Think)
A critical security flaw to VLC Player has emerged, but it looks like it affects Windows and Linux, and Mac users do not need to worry.
iPhone Could Get 120Hz OLED Display in 2020
Apple is reportedly in talks with suppliers about using OLED 120Hz ProMotion displays in the iPhone and mciroLEDs in the Apple Watch.
Apple Applies for Apple Card Trademark in Canada
Apple filed applications for Canadian trademarks for Apple Card, Apple Cash, and Apple Pay Cash earlier this month.
2020 iPhones Could Get 5-Nanometer TSMC Chips
Rumor has it that Apple’s supplier TSMC could move to a 5-nanometer process for its chip manufacturing on 2020 iPhones.
Twitter Tests a 'Label Replies' Option
Twitter recently redesigned its website to align with its mobile apps, and now its testing a way to label replies for users.
Tim Cook Pays Tribute to Kyoto Animation Arson Attack Victims
Apple CEO Tim Cook took to Twitter to pay tribute to the victims of an arson attack at famous Japanese anime studio, Kyoto Animation.
BritBox: Broadcasters Bring Streaming Service to UK
British broadcasters ITV and the BBC unveiled plans for their combined streaming service, BritBox to be available in the UK.
YouTube Adds Seamless Switching Between Music and Videos
YouTube has added the ability for Premium and Music Premium users to jump seamlessly between a song and its video via a new button.
NVMe Patches to Allow macOS-Linux Dual Boot Under Review
Work is underway to support Linux on newer Macs, and NVMe patches are currently under review. This would make it easier to dual-boot Linux.
Apple Execs Visit Samsung Over iPhone Chip Shortages
According to a report, Apple has been sending executives to meet with Samsung to discuss possible iPhone chip shortages.
UK Politicians Demand Answers on Facebook's Contradictory Evidence
Senior UK politicians accused Facebook of contradicting its own evidence about platform policy violations and demanded clarification.
Apple Patents a Mixed Reality Sensory System
Apple has filed four patents regarding a mixed reality sensory system to be used with a headset, and today a fifth patent was published.
Bluetooth Low Energy Flaw Affects Apple Devices
Researchers have discovered a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) flaw that affects Apple devices and expose them to tracking and data leakage.
Sky: Children of the Light Now Widely Available
After a delay, longawaited game Sky: Children of the Light has been released widely for iPad, iPhone and Apple TV.
