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iWork 5.1 for iOS Brings an Text Styles, Face Detection, More
Apple released iWork 5.1 versions for Numbers, Keynote, and Pages for iOS. It includes text styles, face detection, an enhanced 128-bit calculation engine, and more.
OSX/Linker Malware Exploits macOS GateKeeper
Security researchers have discovered a piece of Mac malware called OSX/Linker that can exploit a zero day vulnerability in macOS GateKeeper.
Spotify Anti-Trust Argument Questioned by Apple
Apple claims that Spotify only paid the so call ‘app tax’ on 0.5% of its paid subscribers, and has no paid any commission for three years.
Apple Sued Over Fatal New Jersey Fire
Apple is being sued by a firm that claims a faulty iPad battery caused a fire in New Jersey apartment that resulted in a man dying.
Prime Day 2019 Will Last 48 Hours
Amazon Prime Day 2019 will be a 48-hour long affair, taking place on July 15th and 16th, but some offers are already available.
AT&T Administrative Fee Results in Lawsuit
AT&T is being sued in California over its US$1.99/month administrative fee that it doesn’t disclose in its advertised rates.
Apple Indoor Survey App Redesigned and Improved
Apple’s Indoor Survey app helps businesses add Apple’s Indoor Positioning in their stores. It’s been recently updated and redesigned.
iOS 13, iPadOS, macOS Catalina Public Beta Ready for Testers
Although originally slated for July, Apple decided to release the macOS Catalina public beta today, as well as iOS 13 and iPadOS.
Bill Gates Says Not Challenging iOS his 'Greatest Mistake'
Bill Gates said his “greatest mistake” was not challenging iOS by bringing Microsoft into the mobile space, which cost them $400 billion.
16-Inch MacBook Pro is Coming, And It's Expensive
A 16-inch MacBook Pro is set to land this September, according to analysts, but it is likely going to cost a small fortune.
DASHBOARD Act Could Reveal How Much Our Data is Worth
Senators Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) will introduce the DASHBOARD act so people can know how much their data is worth.
Beats Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer
Beats by Dr. Dre announced the appointment of Chris Thorne, formerly of EA, The Honest. Co and Forward to lead its global marketing efforts.
Trump Adds 5 More Chinese Companies to U.S. Blacklist
President Trump added five more Chinese companies to the U.S. blacklist. This means they can’t buy U.S. components.
Apple Card Leak Show Weight, More in Images
An Apple Card leak from an anonymous source to iMore shows the card’s weight, package, and approval. Apple Card Leak After applying for a card, it took about a week for it to arrive. On a scale, the Apple Card weighs 0.52 ounces (14.74 grams). The minimal sleeve that the card arrives in shows an embossed Apple…
Florida Judge Sides With Matthew Pollard Over iPhone Passcode
A Florida appeals court sided with Matthew Pollard, a defendant who refused to give police his iPhone passcode (via Orlando Weekly). Passcodes Matthew Pollard was charged in an armed robbery of two victims who thought they were buying drugs. Mr. Pollard was accused of providing a firearm and had communicated with co-defendants through texts. During this…
Developers Can Use iPadOS Apple Pencil Latency Upgrades
Developers will be able to take advantage of new Apple Pencil latency upgrades announced at WWDC19 (via Macrumors). Latency Improvements During WWDC19 Craig Federighi announced that in iPadOS, they were able to cut the latency of the Apple Pencil from 20ms down to 9ms. Developers will be able to receive the “latest and greatest” improvements…
Foxconn Founder Asks Apple to Move from China
Foxconn founder Terry Gou urged Apple to move some of its production chain from China to Taiwan as trade tensions increase.
Google Cancel iPad-Challenger Tablets
Google has canceled forthcoming tablet products an executive confirmed, with the company no longer trying to challenge the iPad.
Apple Updates AirPort Base Station Firmware to 7.8.1
Previously, Apple updated the firmware for the AirPort Extreme. Now, the older, 802.11n, AirPort Base Station and its siblings have also been updated.
Firmware update 7.8.1 improves the security of your base station and is recommended for all Apple 802.11n Wi-Fi base stations including AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time Capsule.
Smartwatch Market Dominated by Apple in Coming Years
Apple will continue to lead the field in smartwatches, with new research indicating it will have over a quarter of the market in 2023.
Apple Announces Voluntary 15-inch MacBook Pro Recall
Apple announced a voluntary 15-inch MacBook Pro recall due to overheating batteries that pose a safety risk.
Tim Cook Honored With Champion Award for LGBT Efforts
Later this year, organization GLSEN will award Tim Cook with the Champion Award for his efforts in fighting for LGBT rights and equality.
Apple Calls for Trump Tariffs Not to Be Introduced
Apple warned that President Trump’s proposed trade tariffs would hit many of its products and ’tilt the playing field’ in favor of others.
