Apple announced a variety of new software features designed for people with mobility, vision, hearing, and cognitive disabilities.
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Pros and Cons of the new 2021 Apple M1 iMac
Tom Brant wrote a review of Apple’s new M1 iMac for PCMag, sharing some important pros and cons for people looking to buy the new product.
Apple 'is a Ruthless Bully', Says Spotify Chief Legal Officer
Spotify’s chief legal officer Horacio Gutierrez accused Apple of being “a ruthless bully” in a piece for The Wall Street Journal.
Magnetic MOFT Snap Tablet Stand Launches on May 20
MOFT is releasing a new, magnetic iPad stand called MOFT Snap Tablet Stand, modeled after the MOFT X.
New Kid Series 'Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show' Coming to Apple TV+
Apple TV+ has ordered the kids series Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show from Jack McBrayer and Angela C. Santomero.
ZAGG Releases Three New Wireless iPad Keyboards
On Wednesday, ZAGG announced three new wireless keyboards for the iPad, and two of them have a trackpad.
Buy This Wireless Game Controller and get 4 Free Months of Apple Arcade
Gaming company SteelSeries announced a new offer that involves its Nimbus+ wireless gamepad controller.
PSA: You Can Buy the New iMac, iPad Pro, and Apple TV 4k in Stores From Friday
The new iMac, iPad Pro, and Apple TV 4K will be available in stores from May 21, with previously placed orders starting to arrive too.
PopSockets Partners With TikTok on Limited Edition Product
PopSockets is partnering with TikTok to launch a limited edition product called TikTok PopMount 2 Flex to use as a hands-free phone stand.
Deezer Now Allows Users to Manage Playlists and Listen Offline on Apple Watch
Deezer subscribers can now download and manage their playlists and listen to music directly from their Apple Watch.
EU Apple Pay Probe 'Quite Advanced'
The EU’s investigation into Apple Pay is “quite advanced” according to the bloc’s antitrust chief, Margrethe Vestager.
Apple Releases watchOS 7.5 Release Candidate
In addition to its other operating systems, Apple has released watchOS 7.5 release candidate, which includes several major features.
macOS Big Sur 11.4 Release Candidate Released
On Monday Apple released macOS Big Sur 11.4 release candidate. This has appeared a couple weeks after 11.4 beta 3.
iOS 14.6 Developer Release Candidate Includes Apple Card Family and Podcast Subscriptions
Apple pushed a release candidate for iOS 14.6 to developers which includes Apple Card Family and Podcast subscriptions.
Apple Unveils 2021 Pride Watch Bands and Faces
Apple revealed its Apple Watch Pride bands for 2021 – a Braided Solo Loop for US$99 and Nike Edition Sport Loop for US$49.
Spatial Audio With Dolby Atmos and Lossless Audio Comes to Apple Music
Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos is coming to Apple Music and the service’s entire library of tracks is also going to become available in Lossless audio.
Coinbase Will List Dogecoin as Tradeable in 6-8 Weeks
In a call with investors, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the crypto exchange will list Dogecoin as tradeable in six to eight weeks.
Major Browsers Vulnerable to Cross-Browser Tracking Exploit
Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Tor are vulnerable to a type of cross-browser tracking that can identify users.
Did the Government Take Down the DarkSide Ransomware Group?
DarkSide is the group behind the ransomware attack affecting Colonial Pipeline, and recently said it lost control of its web servers.
FDA Continues to Monitor MagSafe Magnets With Medical Devices
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a statement saying the agency is continuing to monitor the effects of MagSafe on medical devices.
Tile Trackers Didn't Sell Well in Apple Stores
Tile trackers did not sell well in Apple Stores, according to Apple Chief Compliance Officer Kyle Andeer in a letter to lawmakers.
U.S. and China Activists Hit Out at Apple App Store During Epic Games Trial
As Apple’s court clash with Epic Games continues, campaigners in the U.S and China have reiterated their complaints against the App Store.
What’s Wrong With AirTags? Stalkers and Security
One report about AirTag on Thursday show that more security researchers are exploring the device, and another says it is a “gift to stalkers.”
People Can Now Store Medical Records in 1Password
On Thursday Agile Bits announced a new data type item that lets people store medical records in 1Password.