This release includes support for Group FaceTime and new emojis found in iOS 12.1.
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Report Shows Subscription App Market is Growing
A report from Liftoff called the Mobile App Engagement Index shows that the subscription app market is booming, up 32% since last year.
iPad Pro gets 6 GB RAM Only in 1 TB Storage Configuration
If you want 6GB RAM instead of 4 GB in your USB-C iPad Pro you’ll have to spring for the 1 TB model. It’s the only configuration with the extra RAM.
watchOS 5.1 Pulled After Bricking Apple Watches
Apple released watchOS 5.1 on Tuesday along side iOS 12.1, but pulled update after some Apple Watch owners were left with watches that stopped working.
Apple Intros USB-C to 3.5mm Headphone Jack, USB-C SD Card Reader Adapters
Following the introduction of the new iPad Pro with Face ID and USB-C, Apple added USB-C to 3.5mm headphone and USB-C SD card reader adapters to its online store.
iOS 12.1 Available Now, Giving Users Dual SIM Capability and More
iOS 12.1 is here, bringing dual sim capability, more emojis and 32 member Facetime calls to your iPhone.
Apple's T2 Security Chip Can Prevent Microphone Eavesdropping
Apple’s T2 security chip has been added to the new MacBook Air. It’s also in newer MacBook Pro models. And it can prevent eavesdropping.
Today at Apple Update: 60 New Sessions and Labs
The Apple Store app will also get a new section around Today at Apple, and it will start to suggest sessions for you based on the products you buy.
Apple Introduces New Apple Pencil with Gesture Controls
Apple unveiled the second generation Apple Pencil on Tuesday at its “There’s More in the Making” media event in Brooklyn.
Apple Announces New iPad Pro with Face ID and USB-C
Apple unveils new iPad Pro models with Face ID and USB-C at “There’s More in the Making” media event.
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Apple Updates Mac mini with More Cores, More RAM, More Storage [Updated]
After only 1,475 days, Apple announced a new Mac mini on Tuesday at the company’s “There’s More in the Making” media event. [Updated with tech specs and other details.]
Apple Intros New MacBook Air with Retina Display
Apple introduced a new MacBook Air on Tuesday with a Retina Display, Thunderbolt 3, up to 1 TB SSD, and 16 GB RAM.
Apple Store Offline Ahead of 'There's More in the Making' Media Event
No surprise here: Apple’s online store was replaced with the “Be right back” message Tuesday morning ahead of the “There’s More in the Making” media event.
Apple Releasing iOS 12.1 with Group FaceTime, eSIM Support, More on Tuesday
Apple is rolling out the official release of iOS 12.1 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch on Tuesday with Group FaceTime and eSIM support, and more.
U.K. Rolling Out Digital Tax, Won't Begin Until 2020
The U.K. will launch the world’s first digital tax which will take effect 2020. It’s expected to generate at least £400 million every year.
High School Kids Allegedly Build Apple Watches
Work experience programs like this are legal, but they do have limitations based on the number of working hours.
PSA: Maybe You Shouldn't Change Apple Watch Region Settings
A workaround that many blogs are telling readers is to change the Apple Watch region settings. But this is a pain in the a$$.
Apple Pencil 2 May Include Gesture Support
Apple Pencil 2, expected to be announced at Apple’s October 30th media event, will likely include a side button and gesture support.
iOS 12.1 Reportedly Shipping on October 30th
Apple will reportedly release iOS 12.1 on October 30th, which is the same day as its “There’s More in the Making” media event.
iFixit Teardown Shows iPhone XR Gives You More for Your Money
iFixit tore apart Apple’s new iPhone XR, and what’s inside shows it really is the best value for your money.
Belgium Apple Pay Coming in the Next Few Weeks
A Redditor claiming to work at an Apple Store in Brussels says that Belgium Apple Pay should launch in the next few weeks.
Pokémon GO Apple Health Integration Finally Here
It will let you earn candy and hatch eggs even when the Pokémon Go app isn’t running.
iOS 12.1 Beta Includes Portrait and Landscape Mode Face ID on iPad Pro
iOS 12.1 beta code shows the iPad Pro that’s expected to be announced on October 30th will likely support portrait and landscape mode Face ID.
Rare Inside Look at Apple News Human Curation
Ms. Kern is a former executive editor of New York Magazine. Working with her team, they hand pick the top stories of the day to feature in the Apple News app.
