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WWDDC 2020: Apple Updates App Store Review Process
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WWDDC 2020: Apple Updates App Store Review Process

Charlotte Henry · June 23, 2020

Apple is changing the App Store Review process to allow developers to not just challenge a decision, but the guidelines themselves.

WWDC 2020: Apple Announces Xcode 12 For Developers
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WWDC 2020: Apple Announces Xcode 12 For Developers

Charlotte Henry · June 23, 2020

Apple announced new developer technologies at WWDC 2020. Perhaps the most significant of these was Xcode 12.

Some Kernel Extensions Won’t Work in macOS 11 Big Sur
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Some Kernel Extensions Won’t Work in macOS 11 Big Sur

Andrew Orr · June 23, 2020

If you updated to macOS Catalina 10.15.4 recently, you may have seen a warning message about kernel extensions. They’re going away.

iPadOS and iOS 14 Will Let You Set Third-Party Email and Browser Apps as Defaults
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iPadOS and iOS 14 Will Let You Set Third-Party Email and Browser Apps as Defaults

Charlotte Henry · June 23, 2020

Users are going to be able to set third-party apps as their default browsers and email services with iPadOS and iOS 14.

Apple Pencil Becomes Even More Useful With Scribble for iPad
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Apple Pencil Becomes Even More Useful With Scribble for iPad

Charlotte Henry · June 23, 2020

Apple unveiled a big upgrade to iPadOS during the WWDC 2020 keynote, including significant improvements to how Apple Pencil works.

Apple Confirms Big Sur Will Be macOS 11
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Apple Confirms Big Sur Will Be macOS 11

Kelly Guimont · June 22, 2020

There have been conflicting reports about the version number on the newly announced version of macOS, Big Sur. Apple has confirmed what it will eventually be in two different places.

WWDC 2020: It’s Official. Macs Will Transition to Apple CPUs
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WWDC 2020: It's Official. Macs Will Transition to Apple CPUs

John Martellaro · June 22, 2020

We’ve been hearing the rumor for years. Now it’s official. Macs will soon make the transition from Intel CPUs to Apple silicon.

WWDC 2020: New Privacy Features in iOS 14
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WWDC 2020: New Privacy Features in iOS 14

Andrew Orr · June 22, 2020

Amid all of the announcements today we’re getting some new privacy features in iOS 14. Here are two main ones coming this year.

WWDC 2020: iOS 14 Device Support List
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WWDC 2020: iOS 14 Device Support List

Andrew Orr · June 22, 2020

Good news: If you can download iOS 13, you can download iOS 14. Here’s the iOS 14 device support list for iPhones.

WWDC 2020: Rosetta 2 on Apple Silicon Macs and Virtualization
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WWDC 2020: Rosetta 2 on Apple Silicon Macs and Virtualization

Jeff Butts · June 22, 2020

At WWDC 2020, we learned about Rosetta 2 on Apple Silicon Macs, as well as great new virtualization features for gamers and developers.

WWDC 2020: macOS Big Sur is the Platform’s Biggest Design Change Ever
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WWDC 2020: macOS Big Sur is the Platform's Biggest Design Change Ever

Andrew Orr · June 22, 2020

macOS Big Sur includes some of the biggest changes in design and Safari in years. The design copies iOS but keeps certain UI elements unique.

WWDC 2020: 8 Awesome iOS 14 Features Coming This Year
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WWDC 2020: 8 Awesome iOS 14 Features Coming This Year

Andrew Orr · June 22, 2020

Apple announced plenty of awesome iOS 14 features coming this year. Here are nine of the biggest features that customers will love.

WWDC 2020:  Maps to Include Cycling Routes
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WWDC 2020: Maps to Include Cycling Routes

Charlotte Henry · June 22, 2020

Apple Maps is set to get cycling directions in certain cities and routing to electronic vehicle charging points in iOS 14.

WWDC 2020: Siri in iOS 14 Updates Privacy and We Get a Translate App
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WWDC 2020: Siri in iOS 14 Updates Privacy and We Get a Translate App

Jeff Butts · June 22, 2020

Siri in iOS 14 brings much-needed privacy improvements, and a new Translate app. Jeff Butts outlines the personal assistant’s new features.

WWDC 2020: Messages to Get Major Upgrade in iOS 14
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WWDC 2020: Messages to Get Major Upgrade in iOS 14

Charlotte Henry · June 22, 2020

Messages is set to get a big upgrade in iOS 14 with an overhaul to Groups and new Memoji accessories on the way too.

Apple to Remove Unlicensed Games From App Store in China
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Apple to Remove Unlicensed Games From App Store in China

Charlotte Henry · June 22, 2020

Apple is to remove thousands of mobile games from its App Store in China if they do not receive Government licenses by July.

Apple Partners With A24 on ‘Sharper’ Film Starring Julianne Moore
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Apple Partners With A24 on ‘Sharper’ Film Starring Julianne Moore

Andrew Orr · June 22, 2020

Apple is partnering with film studio A24 to acquire “Sharper” for Apple TV+, starring and produced by Academy Award winner Julianne Moore.

WWDC 2020: Did Tim Cook Just Tweet Another Hint at What’s in Store?
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WWDC 2020: Did Tim Cook Just Tweet Another Hint at What's in Store?

Charlotte Henry · June 22, 2020

An animated Memoji version of Apple CEO Tim Cook wished developers “a good morning” ahead of the WWDC 2020 ‘Full Stream Ahead’ keynote.

WWDC 2020: Tim Cook Talks Secrets And Social Change in Preview Interview
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WWDC 2020: Tim Cook Talks Secrets And Social Change in Preview Interview

Charlotte Henry · June 22, 2020

Tim Cook has given a revealing and in-depth interview with CBS and said he was “full of secrets” in the build-up to WWDC 2020.

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Sir Jony Ive Changed Apple’s Approach to AR and VR

Charlotte Henry · June 19, 2020

Former design chief Sir Jony Ive prompted the company to change course on its VR headset, and opted for a simpler design.

How TikTok’s #ForYou Feed Works
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How TikTok’s #ForYou Feed Works

Charlotte Henry · June 19, 2020

In a blog post, TikTok explained how the #ForYou feed works to recommend videos to users in a personalized feed.

Team Telecom Wants FCC to Stop Part of a Undersea Cable Over China Fears
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Team Telecom Wants FCC to Stop Part of a Undersea Cable Over China Fears

Andrew Orr · June 19, 2020

Team Telcom is calling on the FCC to cancel part of an undersea cable that links Los Angeles to Hong Kong over Chinese spying fears.

Watch ‘The Banker’ Free on Apple TV+ Until June 30
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Watch ‘The Banker’ Free on Apple TV+ Until June 30

Andrew Orr · June 19, 2020

To celebrate Juneteenth Apple is making “The Banker” free to watch on Apple TV+ without needing a subscription until the end of June.

Apple Rejects ‘Hey’ App Store Appeal
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Apple Rejects 'Hey' App Store Appeal

Charlotte Henry · June 19, 2020

Apple has rejected an appeal from the team behind the email app Hey, meaning it is still blocked from being in the App Store.

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