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$100 Million Apple Settlement With Developers Changes Anti-Steering
Courtesy of a proposed Apple settlement with developers, changes to how apps can let you know about payment options may be on the horizon.
BioLite Labor Day Sale Offers 20% Sale for All Products Sitewide
From August 27 to September 6, BioLite is holding a sale for Labor Day with 20% off all products. The company sells products like the AlpenGlow lantern.
Spigen’s Tag Armor Duo Case Adds an AirTag Slot for Your AirPods Pro
Spigen’s newest product is called Tag Armor Duo, a case for your AirPods Pro with a space to hold an AirTag.
Myst Comes to the Mac App Store with New Art and Sound, More
Cyan releases Myst on the Mac App Store and Steam with updated graphics and sound along with M1 Mac support.
AirTag Firmware Update Rolls Out, Here's How to See if Your Tracker is Up to Date
Apple released a firmware update for its AirTag tracker. Here’s how to see if it’s installed on yours.
45 MM Apple Watch Photo Leak Inspires Our 51 MM Watch Pic
A new photo claims to confirm Apple is making a 45 mm Apple Watch, so we made our own “leaked” pic showing a 51 mm model—which doesn’t really exist.
Most Workers Are Open to Pay Cuts to Stay Home
As folks have gotten accustomed to the freedom and flexibility of remote work, most workers are open to pay cuts to stay home.
Tim Cook Receives Final Payout of $750 Million in Apple Stock
As part of a 10-year deal when he took over as Apple CEO, Mr. Cook’s final payout is 5 million shares in Apple worth roughly US$750 million.
Biotech Startup 'SweetBio', VC Firm "VamosVentures, Get Funded by Apple
Two companies have gotten funding from Apple’s Racial Equity and Justice Initiative, a biotech startup called SweetBio and a venture capital firm called VamosVentures.
Tesla iOS App Update Brings Widgets and More
The latest version of the Tesla iOS app brings enhanced phone key support and a brand-new set of widgets for your iPhone’s Home Screen.
News Partner Program Aims to Boost Apple News Format in Stories
On Thursday Apple announced the News Partner Program for subscription news publications to publish their content in Apple News Format.
Could BreezoMeter’s New Wildfire Tracker Come to Apple Weather?
BreezoMeter has launched a Wildfire Tracker that provides real-time detection of wildfire perimeters.
4 More Must-have Mac Menu Bar Add-ons
We have four more great Mac menu bar add-ons to follow up from last week’s list. They’ll all help do even more with your Mac, so read on to see our list.
A Virtual Keyboard Could Be Coming to Your Mac
An Apple filing just approved by the United States Patent Office could point to Cupertino offering virtual keyboard technology on the Mac.
Boston Man Thankful for Apple Watch’s Life-Saving Features
Apple Watch’s life-saving features have definitely made headlines. One Bostonian has been saved by this technology not once, but twice.
App Store Model Faces New Threat in South Korea
The biggest threat ever to Apple’s App Store model is South Korea. A new bill requires app stores to allow developers more payment freedom.
Scammer Stole Over 620,000 iCloud Photos Looking for Nudes
Hao Kuo Chi, 40, of La Puente, has agreed to plead guilty to four felonies, including conspiracy to gain unauthorized access to a computer.
What Other Products do iPhone Owners Have?
The latest analysis from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners examined some of the common products that iPhone owners own.
Facebook Messenger Celebrates 10th Birthday With New Features
Facebook’s Messenger app is celebrating its 10th anniversary in August, and it will release a bundle of 10 product features.
Cybersecurity Threats Bring Tim Cook and Others to Meet With President Biden
The serious increase in cybersecurity threats is bringing Apple CEO Tim Cook to a meeting with President Biden and other top tech executives.
Apple TV+ Pays Off Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in Biscuits
One episode of Ted Lasso led to a not-so-lengthy legal standoff. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney agreed to a settlement paid in biscuits.
Incase Launches ‘Reform’ Hardshell MacBook Pro Case
Incase has launched a hardshell case for the 13-inch MacBook Pro. It gives customers up to four feet up drop protection.
AppleToo Movement Seeks Change from Cupertino
With Apple offending its consumers so much, it can be easy to miss employee discrimination woes. The AppleToo movement wants to change that.