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Apple Loses Copyright Lawsuit Against Corellium
Apple has lost a copyright battle against security company Corellium, a company that virtualizes iOS for security research.
New Films Prompt Huge Increase in Downloads of HBO Max and Disney+
HBO Max and Disney+ saw a huge increase in downloads of their respective apps on the back of big-name film debuts.
Apple Supplier ‘Lens Technology’ Used Forced Uighur Labor
Documents uncovered by the Tech Transparency Project show that Apple supplier Lens Technology has used forced slave labor from Uighur Muslims.
AirPlay 2 and HomeKit Support Comes to 2018 LG TVs
After previously resisting, LG has begun rolling out support for AirPlay 2 and Homekit for some of its 2018 smart TV models.
AAPL Stock Rockets to Intraday Record
AAPL stock hit an intraday record on Tuesday, reaching $138.79 per share at one point, after opening at $138.05.
Ming-Chi Kuo Cool on Apple Car Speculation
Analysts, including the well-known Ming-Chi Kuo, have poured some cold water on recent Apple car speculation.
Xiaomi Joins Samsung in Mocking Apple Then Removing Smartphone Charger From the Box
Xiamoi and Samsung mocked that the iPhone 12 range does not come with a charger in the box, but both firms now seem to be doing the same.
LA Vaccine Recipients Can Add a Digital Record to Apple Wallet
Residents in Los Angeles who get a COVID-19 vaccine will receive a digital record they can add to Wallet on iOS.
Apple’s New Mentorship Program for First-Gen College Students
Apple will launch a mentorship program for first-generation college freshmen and sophomores called Launch@Apple.
Cherry? Check? 8herk? No, a Mistakenly Shared Apple TV+ Poster
Prior to Christmas Apple TV+ launched a ‘for you consideration’ campaign for its film, ‘Cherry,’ but a poster shared online was unreadable.
Mariah Carey in Discussions About Further Apple TV+ Specials
Mariah Carey is said to be in talks to make specials for Apple TV+, following the apparent success of her recent Christmas show.
Happy Holidays 2020 from The Mac Observer!
Whether you’re into Christmas, Hanukkah, Festivus, Solstice, or any end-of-the-year holiday, The Mac Observer hopes this is a wonderful time for you. We’re taking Thursday and Friday off this year, but we’ll be back on Monday, December 28th, with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Media, and probably even car coverage, along with a fresh TMO Daily Observations episode.
Eligible Devs Start Receiving Emails to Join App Store Small Business Program
Apple has begun to contact developers who earn under $1 million per year and are eligible for its new App Store Small Business Program.
Behind the History of Oceanhorn on Apple Arcade
In anticipation of the latest title in the Oceanhorn series, Chronos Trigger, Tommaso De Benetti, discussed the its history.
Some Tricks to Help You Take Better Pictures on Your iPhone
The cameras are pretty great across the iPhone 12 range, and there are a few things users can adjust to take even better pictures.
Reuters Says Apple Car Targeted for 2024, with Possible New Battery Tech
Hot on the heels of Chinese-language Economic Daily News reporting that Apple was targeting September 2021 for release of its unannounced Apple Car, Reuters has a much more likely story saying that Apple is targeting 2024 for release of its auto entry.
Disney+ Dominates Streaming Service Advertising
Disney+, followed by Hulu, had the most advertising impressions of any streaming service in 2020, with Apple TV+ garnering 6.6. billion.
AAPL Rides High on Electric Car News
AAPL stock soared Tuesday, following news of its plans for electric car emerging production the day before.
Adobe Premiere Pro, Premiere Rush, and Audition Enter Beta for M1 Macs
Beta versions of Adobe software Premiere Pro, Premiere Rush, and Audition are now available for M1 Macs.
Sound Familiar? Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Look to Copy Apple's Spatial Audio
Samsung’s forthcoming Galaxy Buds Pro looks set to have a feature that is like Apple’s Spatial Audio tool, called 3D audio for videos.
Apple Car to Hit the Road in September 2021, According to Auto Supply Chain Leaks
A Chinese newspaper reported that Apple has put in orders to several Taiwanese auto parts manufacturers and plans to release its car in September of 2021.
New Covid Relief Package Removes Huawei, ZTE Broadband Equipment
The U.S. passed a new US$900 Covid relief package and it provides US$1.9 billion to remove Huawei and ZTE equipment from US networks.
DOJ Charges Zoom Executive With Aiding Chinese Government
The Department of Justice is charging a China-based Zoom executive with aiding the Chinese government to shut down certain Zoom meetings.