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Here’s What Working With Apple is Like, According to Ron Moore
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Here’s What Working With Apple is Like, According to Ron Moore

Andrew Orr · February 22, 2021

Well known for shows like “Battlestar Galactica” and “Star Trek”, Ron Moore sat down for a podcast interview to talk about what it was like working for Apple.

Apple Beats Samsung to Top Q4 2020 Smartphone Sales Chart
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Apple Beats Samsung to Top Q4 2020 Smartphone Sales Chart

Charlotte Henry · February 22, 2021

Apple beat Samsung to take top spot amongst smartphone vendors in the fourth quarter of 2020, and was second for the year overall.

‘Mythic Quest’ Returning to Apple TV+ on May 7
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'Mythic Quest' Returning to Apple TV+ on May 7

Charlotte Henry · February 22, 2021

Season two of Mythic Quest will land on Apple TV+ on May 7, with the team returning to the office after quarantine and a big guest cameo.

COPAN Diagnostics Ships 15 Million of COVID-19 Tests Following Investment From Apple’s Advanced Manufacturing Fund
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COPAN Diagnostics Ships 15 Million of COVID-19 Tests Following Investment From Apple's Advanced Manufacturing Fund

Charlotte Henry · February 22, 2021

COPAN Diagnostics, which received US$10 million from Apple’s Advanced Manufacturing Funds has now shipped over 15 million COVID-19 tests.

Apple Teases Stephen King’s Series ‘Lisey’s Story’ Starring Julianne Moore
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Apple Teases Stephen King’s Series ‘Lisey’s Story’ Starring Julianne Moore

Andrew Orr · February 22, 2021

Stephen King and J.J. Abrams have joined forces to create a series based on Mr. King’s novel “Lisey’s Story” for Apple TV+.

Jane Fonda Joins Cast of Apple TV+ Animation ‘Luck’
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Jane Fonda Joins Cast of Apple TV+ Animation ‘Luck’

Charlotte Henry · February 19, 2021

Jane Fonda has joined the cast of forthcoming Apple TV+ Animation ‘Luck’ and will take a lead role – The Dragon.

Plex is Beta Testing an Expansion of its Apple TV App
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Plex is Beta Testing an Expansion of its Apple TV App

Andrew Orr · February 19, 2021

Plex will soon allow Apple’s TV app to include content from Plex alongside other search results. Unfortunately, content from your personal Plex library is excluded.

Drama ‘The Mosquito Coast‘ Arriving on Apple TV+ April 30
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Drama ‘The Mosquito Coast‘ Arriving on Apple TV+ April 30

Charlotte Henry · February 19, 2021

‘The Mosquito Coast’ is to launch on Apple TV+ on April 30, starring Justin Theroux, Melissa George, Logan Polish and Gabriel Bateman.

Mp3tag for Mac Launches With Powerful Metadata Tools
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Mp3tag for Mac Launches With Powerful Metadata Tools

Andrew Orr · February 19, 2021

Developer Florian Heidenreich has launched Mp3tag for Mac and it’s available in the Mac App Store. It’s a tool to edit metadata of audio files.

Apple TV+ Reveals Dramedy ‘Physical’ Starring Rose Byrne
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Apple TV+ Reveals Dramedy ‘Physical’ Starring Rose Byrne

Andrew Orr · February 19, 2021

Apple announced on Friday a new dramedy called “Physical” starring Rose Byrne. It’s created by Annie Weisman, and produced by Tomorrow Studios.

UK Supreme Court Rejects Uber Appeal, Says Drivers Entitled to Workers’ Rights
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UK Supreme Court Rejects Uber Appeal, Says Drivers Entitled to Workers' Rights

Charlotte Henry · February 19, 2021

Uber drivers are entitled to a variety of labor rights, including the minimum wage, Britain’s Supreme Court has ruled.

Rumors Claim Apple to Hold March 16 Event
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Rumors Claim Apple to Hold March 16 Event

Andrew Orr · February 18, 2021

Korea’s Economic Daily News cites two leakers who claim Apple plans to hold a March 16 event this year for an iPad Pro, iPad mini, and AirTags.

Apple Posts Adverts for 6G Engineers
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Apple Posts Adverts for 6G Engineers

Charlotte Henry · February 18, 2021

Apple has posted adverts for engineers to help it develop 6G wireless, showing the firm’s desire to lead as the wireless technology develops.

Apple TV+ Becomes Available on Chromecast with Google TV
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Apple TV+ Becomes Available on Chromecast with Google TV

Charlotte Henry · February 18, 2021

The Apple TV app and TV+ streaming service, are now available on Chromecast with Google TV, with more devices to be added in the future.

The 2021 Apple Platform Security Guide is Here
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The 2021 Apple Platform Security Guide is Here

Andrew Orr · February 18, 2021

Apple regularly shares security guides for each of its systems, and today it shared its 2021 Platform Security guide for all of its systems.

OWC Launches a Thunderbolt 4 USB-C Cable
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OWC Launches a Thunderbolt 4 USB-C Cable

Andrew Orr · February 18, 2021

OWC announced on Thursday the launch of a universal USB-C cable that is compatible with multiple ports like Thunderbolt 4.

New Emoji Coming to iOS 14.5, Including Updated Syringe to Coincide With COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
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New Emoji Coming to iOS 14.5, Including Updated Syringe to Coincide With COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Charlotte Henry · February 18, 2021

There are new heart emojis, broader gender options, and couples with mixed skin tones in iOS 14.5. Plus the syringe emoji is empty.

Instagram to Fix its iMessage Link Preview Bug
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Instagram to Fix its iMessage Link Preview Bug

Andrew Orr · February 18, 2021

Instagram links shared via iMessage have not been showing the link preview. An Instagram spokesperson confirmed this was a bug.

Bay Area Transit Card Coming Soon to iPhone Wallet
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Bay Area Transit Card Coming Soon to iPhone Wallet

Andrew Orr · February 18, 2021

Apple announced on Thursday that the Clipper card used for San Francisco Bay Area transit agencies is coming soon to the Wallet app on iPhone.

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Apple Music Pays US$163,338,890 in Historical Unmatched Royalties

Charlotte Henry · February 17, 2021

Apple has paid out US$163,338,890 in historical unmatched royalties for tracks played via Apple Music according to the MLC.

Apple Signs Multi-Year Deal With Skydance Animation
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Apple Signs Multi-Year Deal With Skydance Animation

Andrew Orr · February 17, 2021

Apple has signed a multi-year deal with Skydance Animation and nabbed “Luck” and “Spellbound” for Apple Original Films.

Key Project Titan Manager Leaving Apple’s Autonomous Electric Vehicle Team
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Key Project Titan Manager Leaving Apple's Autonomous Electric Vehicle Team

Charlotte Henry · February 17, 2021

Benjamin Lyon, a key Project Titan manager involved in Apple’s work to build an autonomous electric vehicle, has left to join a startup.

Six Mobile ad Companies Form Alliance to Help Navigate Apple Privacy Changes
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Six Mobile ad Companies Form Alliance to Help Navigate Apple Privacy Changes

Charlotte Henry · February 17, 2021

Six mobile advertising companies have come together to form an alliance in response to forthcoming privacy changes from Apple.

iPhone 12 Pro Max Ranks as Most Popular 5G Smartphone
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iPhone 12 Pro Max Ranks as Most Popular 5G Smartphone

Andrew Orr · February 17, 2021

Speedtest by Ookla and research firm M Science found that the iPhone 12 Pro Max ranks as the most popular 5G smartphone in 49 out of 50 U.S. states.

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