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Instagram Photos and Messages Weren’t Actually Deleted
Security researcher Saugat Pokharel found that Instagram didn’t delete his photos and messages from its servers, even though he deleted them.
Apple Removes ‘Fortnite’ From App Store
Apple has removed popular game Fortnite from the App Store, hours after the company circumvented Apple’s payment system.
How Verzuz Came to Apple Music And Twitter
Apple Music and Twitter recently came together to integrate with popular DJ battle series Verzuz, and it’s working out for all involved.
UK Begins Testing New COVID-19 App, Using Google-Apple Framework
The UK has begin testing a new COVID-19 app, based on the API built by Apple and Google, after its ‘go-it-alone’ attempt failed.
Ready Apple One - Services Bundles To Launch in Coming Weeks
A new services bundle, known internally as Apple One, could launch as early as October this year, according to reports.
Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 13.6.1 With Bug Fixes
Apple released a 13.6.1 update for iOS and iPadOS on Wednesday, issuing bug fixes for storage and displays.
Foxconn Boss Says China’s Days as World’s Factory ‘Are Done’
China’s days as the world’s factory are over, according to the Chairman of Foxconn, which manufactures iPhones.
Russia Says Apple Guilty of Antitrust Following Kaspersky Complaint
Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly Service has decided that Apple is guilty of abusing its position, following a complaint by Kaspersky.
Wall Street Journal Plans to Stay With Apple News
The Wall Street Journal plans to stick around on Apple News, saying the partnership brings new readers to the website like young people.
macOS Big Sur, Like iOS 14, Redirects to Apple News+. Good.
A feature guiding users through a paywall to the News app for outlets included in an Apple News+ works inn macOS Big Sur, as well as iOS 14.
‘Harriet the Spy’ Coming to Apple TV+ Starring Beanie Feldstein and Jane Lynch
On Wednesday Apple announced a series order for “Harriet the Spy” an animated adaption of the children’s novel of the same name.
Instagram Sued Over Illegal Collection of Biometric Data
Facebook-owned Instagram faces a lawsuit that accuses the company of illegally collects biometric data from users.
Jury Rules Apple Owes Firm $506 Million in 4G LTE Patents Row
A jury in the Eastern District of Texas ruled Tuesday that Apple owes PanOptis $506.2 million for willful infringement of 4G LTE Patents.
Cheaper 4G 'iPhone 12' Could Launch in February 2021
A 5g ‘iPhone 12’ is expected in September, but some analysts think that early in 2021 a cheaper, 4G, version could be made available.
Steve Wozniak Celebrates Birthday in Very Woz Style
Steve Wozniak turned 70, and the Apple co-founder celebrated the milestone in typical Woz fashion – a joke about hexadecimal numbering.
Apple Espionage Thriller ‘Tehran’ Series Premieres September 25
Apple revealed on Tuesday that its espionage thriller “Tehran” series will globally premiere on Apple TV+ September 25.
Facebook Meets With Advertisers Wary of iOS 14 Anti-Tracking
Representatives from Facebook have been meeting with mobile game companies concerned that iOS 14’s anti-tracking feature could affect their ad revenue.
Martin Scorsese Signs Multi-Year First-Look Deal With Apple TV+
Martin Scorsese will develop film and television projects that he will produce and direct for Apple TV+ in a new multi-year deal.
Facebook and Microsoft Take App Store Grievances to EU
Recent grievances against Apple from Facebook and Microsoft could feed into an EU antitrust investigation into the App Store.
VSCO Introduces New Video Tools and Kodachrome-Inspired Preset
VSCO launched new tools for its photo/video editing app on Tuesday, with a new preset and options to edit videos with speed and reverse.
Setapp Arrives on iOS
Setapp has rolled out on iOS, bringing the popular app subscription service to the iPhone, with seven apps initially available launch.
Apple Seeds First watchOS 7 Public Beta
On Monday Apple seeded the first watchOS 7 public beta to customers after having released the first macOS Big Sur public beta on Thursday.
Apple Faces Forced Labor Accusations Over Store Staff T-Shirts
Apple is facing accusations that forced labor was involved in making t-shirts likely worn by Apple Store staff.