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Apple Acquires Weather App ‘Dark Sky’
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Apple Acquires Weather App ‘Dark Sky’

Andrew Orr · March 31, 2020

On its blog today, Dark Sky announced that it has been purchased by Apple. The iOS app will continue to be available in the App Store.

Office 365 is Becoming Microsoft 365
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Office 365 is Becoming Microsoft 365

Charlotte Henry · March 31, 2020

From April 21, Office 365 will be knowns as Microsoft 365, and the suite of apps will contain a variety of new features.

Epic Games offering $1 Million Bounty for Proof of Houseparty “Smear Campaign”
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Epic Games offering $1 Million Bounty for Proof of Houseparty "Smear Campaign"

Charlotte Henry · March 31, 2020

Houseparty owner Epic Games is offering $1 million for information on what it describes as a “smear campaign” against the app.

The ‘iPhone 9’ Could Launch on April 5
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The 'iPhone 9' Could Launch on April 5

Charlotte Henry · March 31, 2020

Accessories for the “iPhone 9” have reportedly started appearing in shops with instructions for them not to be made available until April 5.

How Apple’s Secrecy Has Been Put to The Test
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How Apple’s Secrecy Has Been Put to The Test

Andrew Orr · March 30, 2020

The current pandemic has forced Apple employees and others to work from home, and it’s a new challenge the company has to navigate.

Apple Releases ProRes RAW Beta for Windows
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Apple Releases ProRes RAW Beta for Windows

Andrew Orr · March 30, 2020

Apple is releasing a beta version of its ProRes RAW codec to Windows today, for Windows 10 64-bit, enabling ProRes video playback.

Logic Pro X Could be Getting GarageBand’s Live Loops Feature
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Logic Pro X Could be Getting GarageBand's Live Loops Feature

Charlotte Henry · March 30, 2020

GarageBand’s Live Loops will arrive on Logic Pro X in the near future, according to a screenshot taken from Apple’s Education website.

China’s Factories Are Open – Now Apple Has iPhone Demand Worries
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China's Factories Are Open - Now Apple Has iPhone Demand Worries

Charlotte Henry · March 30, 2020

China’s factories are open, but questions remain about the potential demand for both the iPhone 11 series and an expected 5G device.

HQ Trivia is Back and Broadcast a Live Show
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HQ Trivia is Back and Broadcast a Live Show

Charlotte Henry · March 30, 2020

HQ Trivia, the live quiz app which for a short, time took the world by storm, is back in the App Store and broadcast a live show.

AT&T Offers $15 Prepaid Plan Through Pandemic
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AT&T Offers $15 Prepaid Plan Through Pandemic

Andrew Orr · March 27, 2020

For a limited time, AT&T is offering a US$15/month prepaid plan that gives people 2GB of data with unlimited talk and text.

iPhone 5G Component Makers Deny Being Told to Delay Production
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iPhone 5G Component Makers Deny Being Told to Delay Production

Charlotte Henry · March 27, 2020

Key parts of the supply chain deny being been told of any production delay to the expected 5G iPhone, indicating it could arrive as expected.

Face ID Could be Coming to Macs
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Face ID Could be Coming to Macs

Charlotte Henry · March 27, 2020

A new patent outlines the ways that Apple could bring Face ID to future models of both the MacBook and the iMac.

Apple Launches COVID-19 Screening Tool on App Store and the Web
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Apple Launches COVID-19 Screening Tool on App Store and the Web

Bryan Chaffin · March 27, 2020

Apple on Friday launched both an app (iOS and iPadOS) called Apple COVID-19 and a website screening tool for COVID-19, the disease that can develop from exposure to Coronavirus.

[UPDATED] How to Customize Control Center on Your iPad
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[UPDATED] How to Customize Control Center on Your iPad

Charlotte Henry · March 27, 2020

You can transform Control Center on your iPad from being something quite dull into something exceptionally useful.

Apple Extends App Store Deadlines Like Sign In with Apple
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Apple Extends App Store Deadlines Like Sign In with Apple

Andrew Orr · March 26, 2020

Apple published an announcement for developers saying deadlines for certain App Store requirements have been extended to June 30, 2020.

A Bug Existing Since iOS 13.3.1 Interferes With VPNs Encrypting Traffic
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A Bug Existing Since iOS 13.3.1 Interferes With VPNs Encrypting Traffic

Andrew Orr · March 26, 2020

There’s a bug that’s been in iOS since version 13.3.1 that prevents VPNs from encrypting network traffic and could leak some of your data.

Apple Music Shows New Music From Artists in Your Library
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Apple Music Shows New Music From Artists in Your Library

Andrew Orr · March 26, 2020

Apple is rolling a feature that will tell you when new music is released from an artist in your library, making it easier to stay on top of the latest hits.

Google Podcasts Arrives on iOS
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Google Podcasts Arrives on iOS

Charlotte Henry · March 26, 2020

Google Podcasts is now available on iOS and it has also had a design refresh, which is currently rolling out to Android users.

Apple TV+ Trails As Streaming Services Get New Subscriber Boost
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Apple TV+ Trails As Streaming Services Get New Subscriber Boost

Charlotte Henry · March 26, 2020

Disney+, HBO Now, and Showtime had huge spikes in new subscribers last week, but it was just a 10% improvement for Apple TV+.

T-Mobile Now Supports Apple Pay for Paying Bills
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T-Mobile Now Supports Apple Pay for Paying Bills

Andrew Orr · March 26, 2020

T-Mobile added Apple Pay as an option for customers to pay their bills with, available on its website and in the app.

Tim Cook: Apple Able to Source Ten-Million Masks to Help in Fight Against Coronavirus
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Tim Cook: Apple Able to Source Ten-Million Masks to Help in Fight Against Coronavirus

Charlotte Henry · March 26, 2020

Tim Cook announced that Apple has been able to source 10 million masks for medical staff in the U.S., and “millions” for those in Europe.

Safari Now Blocks All Third-Party Cookies by Default
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Safari Now Blocks All Third-Party Cookies by Default

Andrew Orr · March 25, 2020

In an update on the WebKit blog, we learned that Apple now blocks third-party cookies by default in Safari.

Jamf Offers Same-Day Support For Apple Operating System Upgrades
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Jamf Offers Same-Day Support For Apple Operating System Upgrades

Charlotte Henry · March 25, 2020

Across its range of products, Jamf supports new features rolled out in the latest Apple operating system updates.

Apple Releases ARKit 3.5 With New Scene Geometry API
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Apple Releases ARKit 3.5 With New Scene Geometry API

Andrew Orr · March 25, 2020

Apple released ARKit 3.5 today that can take advantage of the iPad Pro 2020’s LiDAR scanner to improve the realism of AR objects.

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