Apple and Google announced on Monday that the use of location tracking in contact tracing apps is banned to preserve privacy.
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Nest Introducing Two-Factor Authentication For All Users This Month
Nest is introducing two-factor authentication for users who have not migrated to a Google account or turned the feature on already.
Deezer iOS App Gets New 'In Progress' Podcast Feature
Deezer has launched a new “In Progress” podcast feature on its iOS and web versions that puts unfinished podcast episodes in one place.
'The Morning Show' Showrunner Extends Deal With Apple
Kerry Ehrin, showrunner on Apple TV+ flagship ‘The Morning Show’, has signed a multi-year extension to her deal with Apple.
New 13-Inch MacBook Pro Released With Magic Keyboard and More Storage
Apple updated the 13-inch MacBook Pro today and it comes with the new Magic Keyboard, 10th-generation Intel processors, and more storage.
Apple Card Deferred Payments Extended Through May
Continuing its actions from March and April, Apple and Goldman Sachs are allowing Apple Card deferred payments to be extended through May.
Podcast Listeners Turning to Spotify in Some U.S. States
Spotify’s investment in podcasts appears to be starting to pay off as in some U.S. states, listeners are moving away from Apple.
Annie Weisman to Produce Apple TV+ Projects for Two Years
Annie Weisman, producer and show runner of Apple TV+ series Physical, has signed a two-year contract to product exclusively for Apple.
BBC Studios Production 'Trying' Now on Apple TV+
The British comedy series ‘Trying’ is now available on Apple TV+, as is the latest episode of ‘Defending Jacob’.
AAPL Blows Past Muted Wall Street Expectations with Q2 Earnings and Revenue up Year-over-Year
Apple turned in its March quarter earnings report on Thursday, with earnings and revenue that blew past Wall Street’s expectations, rising year-over-year when everyone expected declines. [Update: This article has been updated with additional information.]
Privacy Advocates Raise Concerns About UK COVID-19 Contact Tracing App
UK privacy advocates sounded warnings about the country’s proposed COVID-19 contact tracing app, following its move to a cetralized model.
Tim Cook Tried to Teach Warren Buffett How to Use an iPhone. It Didn’t go Well.
Tim Cook tried to teach Warren Buffett how to use an iPhone, but the Oracle of Omaha has admitted he still struggles to make a call on one.
Apple Exec Cynthia Hogan Joins Joe Biden’s Team as Adviser
Joe Biden’s presidential campaign announced that Apple executive Cynthia Hogan will join their team as an adviser to search for a running mate.
App Lobby Group Splits Away From Apple’s App Association
A new trade group called The App Coalition split away from The App Assocation to lobby Congress so startups can get economic relief loans.
Owners of Sonos Speakers Can Listen to Free Audiobooks
OverDrive, the company behind the popular Libby book app, is partnering with Sonos to offer audiobooks for owners of these speakers.
Orange And Apple Working to Launch French Coronavirus Contact Tracing App in May
Apple is in ongoing discussions with Orange over developing a coronavirus contact tracing app, which is expected during May.
Spotify Now Has 130 Million Paid Subscribers
Spotify now has 286 million monthly active users it announced in its most recent set of results, and a podcast catalogue of over one million.
Apple Previews Contact Tracing With iOS 13.5 Developer Beta
Apple released the iOS 13.5 developer beta today. In particular it includes initial support for the contact tracing API for government coronavirus apps.
iPhone Dominates India's Ultra-Premium Smartphone Market
Apple’s share of the Indian smartphone market rose 78 percent year-over-year in Q1 2020, with the iPhone dominating the top-end segment.
Apple Pays $18 Million to Settle FaceTime Lawsuit
Apple is paying US$18 million to settle a lawsuit with VirnetX. The latter accused Apple of purposely breaking FaceTime on iOS 6.
Google Meet Premium Video Conferencing Free For Everyone
The Google Meet premium video conferencing tool is going to be free for everyone, with availability “rolling out over the coming weeks.”
Apple Maps Shows COVID-19 Testing Locations in US
Apple Maps now shows COVID-19 testing locations for users in the United States. This is part of a series of updates Apple made.
UK Coronavirus Contact Tracing App Could be Rolled Out in Two-Three Weeks
The UK could begin rolling out its coronavirus tracing app widely in under a month, an official leading the development has told lawmakers
Zoom: How to Host a Meeting Safely
300 million people a day use Zoom. You’re probably one of them. Here are some tips on how to host a meeting on it safely.