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Apple AR Lens Development Reaches Key Stage
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Apple AR Lens Development Reaches Key Stage

Charlotte Henry · July 10, 2020

Apple’s AR attempts are reportedly at a crucial milestone, with prototypes of semitransparent lenses moving beyond into trial production.

Happy 12th Birthday iOS App Store
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Happy 12th Birthday iOS App Store

Charlotte Henry · July 10, 2020

The iOS App Store has turned 12-years-old. It first went live on 10 July 2008 and has since created a whole economy.

Apple EU Tax Case Appeal Ruling Due Next Week
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Apple EU Tax Case Appeal Ruling Due Next Week

Charlotte Henry · July 10, 2020

The result of Apple and Ireland’s appeal against an EU tax ruling is expected next week but is likely to be appealed further.

Spotify, Waze, And Other Popular Apps Crashing in iOS 13 Possibly Thanks to Facebook SDK
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Spotify, Waze, And Other Popular Apps Crashing in iOS 13 Possibly Thanks to Facebook SDK

Charlotte Henry · July 10, 2020

Users are reporting that a number of popular apps, including Spotify and Waze, are crashing when they try to use them on an iPhone.

Apple Registers UK Turnover of £1.37 Billion, £6.2 Million Tax Payment
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Apple Registers UK Turnover of £1.37 Billion, £6.2 Million Tax Payment

Charlotte Henry · July 10, 2020

The latest accounts for Apple in the UK showed the firm had a turnover of £1.37 billion with a total tax expense of £6.2 million.

Public Beta of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 Now Available
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Public Beta of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 Now Available

Charlotte Henry · July 9, 2020

Apple has released the Public Beta of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, just days after the updated developer beta was made available.

Apple Releases Updated Swift Coding Educational Resources
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Apple Releases Updated Swift Coding Educational Resources

Charlotte Henry · July 9, 2020

Apple updated its coding programs and resources for students launched a new online professional learning course for educators.

Apple Won 63 Patents, Including For a Repositionable Control Accessory
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Apple Won 63 Patents, Including For a Repositionable Control Accessory

Charlotte Henry · July 8, 2020

An interesting new patent granted to Apple was for a repositionable control that could be used with iPads and other devices.

iPhone Independent Repair Provider Program Coming to Europe and Canada
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iPhone Independent Repair Provider Program Coming to Europe and Canada

Charlotte Henry · July 8, 2020

Apple is expanding its Independent Repair Provider so firms in Europe and Canada can offer customers iPhone repairs using genuine Apple parts.

Apple Pay Available to Heritage Bank Customers
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Apple Pay Available to Heritage Bank Customers

Charlotte Henry · July 8, 2020

Australia’s Heritage Bank has rolled out Apple Pay as more banks work to facilitate contactless payments to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Tom Hanks is “Actually Thrilled” ‘Greyhound’ is Coming Out on Apple TV+. No. Really.
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Tom Hanks is “Actually Thrilled” ‘Greyhound’ is Coming Out on Apple TV+. No. Really.

Charlotte Henry · July 7, 2020

Tom Hanks walked back recent comments and said he is “thrilled that Apple TV+ is making it possible for everybody to see” Greyhound.

iOS 14 Developer Beta 2 Now Available
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iOS 14 Developer Beta 2 Now Available

Charlotte Henry · July 7, 2020

iOS 14 Developer beta 2, the first update since WWDC, has landed, as have Xcode 12 beta 2 and Xcode 12 for macOS Universal Apps beta 2.

The Top New Features in iOS 14, You’ll Love ‘Em
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The Top New Features in iOS 14, You'll Love 'Em

Jeff Butts · July 7, 2020

With the new version of iOS, you’ll get a lot of improved functionality. Here are the top new features in iOS 14 that we’re sure you’ll love.

Samsung Smart TVs Now Offer Apple Music Time-Synced Lyrics
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Samsung Smart TVs Now Offer Apple Music Time-Synced Lyrics

Charlotte Henry · July 7, 2020

Samsung Smart TVs now have the Apple Music lyrics tool feature available on all models released in 2018 and later.

iPhone Trade-In Prices Have Been Cut
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iPhone Trade-In Prices Have Been Cut

Charlotte Henry · July 7, 2020

Apple has cut the trade-in values of many iPhone models, adding to the speculation that the iPhone 12 will be announced in the coming weeks.

Ireland Launches COVID-19 App Based on Apple Model
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Ireland Launches COVID-19 App Based on Apple Model

Andrew Orr · July 7, 2020

Ireland has launched its COVID-19 tracking app ‘COVID Tracker Ireland’ and it’s based on Apple and Google’s private exposure notification API.

Date Set For Tim Cook And Fellow Tech CEOs to Appear in Front of House Subcommittee
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Date Set For Tim Cook And Fellow Tech CEOs to Appear in Front of House Subcommittee

Charlotte Henry · July 7, 2020

Tim Cook, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai, and Mark Zuckerberg will appear before the House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee on July 27.

Apple Extends App Store Connect API Capabilities
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Apple Extends App Store Connect API Capabilities

Andrew Orr · July 7, 2020

Apple is extending the capabilities of the App Store Connect API for developers, following its redesign of the Connect website in June.

US Considers Banning Chinese Apps Like TikTok
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US Considers Banning Chinese Apps Like TikTok

Andrew Orr · July 7, 2020

During an interview with Fox News, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the U.S. is considering banning Chinese apps like TikTok.

Apple “Assesses” Hong Kong Data Requests From Chinese Law
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Apple “Assesses” Hong Kong Data Requests From Chinese Law

Andrew Orr · July 7, 2020

Due to China’s new national security law, Hong Kong has been requesting more access to user data to hand over to law enforcement.

Four Beats 1 Radio And Apple Music Interviews You Need to Watch Right Now
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Four Beats 1 Radio And Apple Music Interviews You Need to Watch Right Now

Charlotte Henry · July 6, 2020

Some standout interviews have been uploaded to Beats 1 Radio and Apple Music recently, including with Lin Manuel Miranda, and will.i.am.

Apple Signs Streaming Deal for ‘Where the Wild Things Are’
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Apple Signs Streaming Deal for ‘Where the Wild Things Are’

Andrew Orr · July 6, 2020

Apple has signed a deal with The Maurice Sendak Foundation to create a series and other TV specials for Apple TV+.

Supreme Court Supports Federal Ban on Robocalls
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Supreme Court Supports Federal Ban on Robocalls

Andrew Orr · July 6, 2020

The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a federal ban on robocalls and eliminated an exception that was made for government debt collectors.

Which Apps Spy on the iOS Clipboard?
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Which Apps Spy on the iOS Clipboard?

Jeff Butts · July 6, 2020

There are a few apps that spy on the iOS clipboard. Thankfully, some of the most popular ones are updating their apps to stop doing that.

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