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WhatsApp has updated its privacy policies, mandating users to share data with parent company Facebook from early February.
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Facebook sent an email to its advertising customers saying that it has no choice but to comply with iOS 14’s App Tracking Transparency.
Key Apple Supplier Predicts Half Billion 5G Phones in Fiscal Year
A key Apple supplier, Murata Manufacturing, has predicted demand for 5G smartphones will clear 500 million devices in the coming fiscal year.
CES 2021: LG Announces World’s First Eyesafe Certified Television
LG announced on Wednesday the launch of the world’s first Eyesafe certified television set. It’s a 65-inch OLED display that emits low levels of blue light.
Tim Cook's Gets Bonus Rise After Bumper 2020 For Apple
Tim Cook’s cash bonus increased by 40 percent in 2020 and was part of a wider pay package totaling nearly $15 million.
Intel Releases ‘RealSense ID’ Facial Authentication Technology
Intel released a new technology called RealSense ID on Wednesday. It’s a device for facial authentication that can be used in various devices.
App Store Enjoyed Recording Breaking New Year's Day
Apple revealed it enjoyed a bumper record-breaking New Year’s Day as App Store customers spent over $540 million.
iPhone 12 Dominates Apple Smartphone Sales
The new iPhone 12 range has accounted for 76 percent of U.S. iPhone sales since its launch, but with the mini a bit of disappointment.
Tile Plans to Launch Item Trackers Using Ultra-Wideband Technology
Tile is planning to compete with Apple’s rumored AirTags which are said to use ultra-wideband technology in the form of its U1 chip.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Made $50 Billion Profit on AAPL Investment in 2020
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway likely made a US$50 billion gain on its investment in AAPL over 2020, the stake worth $125 billion in total.
iOS Privacy Changes Pose Most Risk to Facebook And Snap
iOS privacy changes are likely to hit Facebook and Snap the hardest, according to a note from MKM analysts.
CEO of College Futures Foundation Monica Lozano Joins Apple Board of Directors
Apple announced on Tuesday that Monica Lozano, president and CEO of College Futures Foundation, has been elected to Apple’s board of directors.
Jamf is Now Running on 20 Million Apple Devices
Apple Enterprise Management firm Jamf is now running on over 20 million Apple devices and is serving more than 47,000 customers.
France’s Navigo Card Arrives on iPhone in February
Residents in the Île-de-France region will be able to add their Navigo pass on their iPhone in February and use them at train access terminals.
Michaela Conlin Joins Season Two of For All Mankind on Apple TV+
Michaela Conlin is to join the cast of season two of For All Mankind, playing Helena Webster, a former pilot turned astronaut.
Prince Harry Apple TV+ Series Faces Further Delays
A series on mental health that Prince Harry was working on for Apple TV+ alongside Oprah Winfrey is now not expected until Spring 2021.
Apple Rumors for 2021 Include AirPods, AirTags, AR Device
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Apple will release AirTags, new AirPods, an AR device, and more this year.
Amazon Payment Processor Leaked Data of 100M Cardholders
Juspay, a payment processor for Amazon and others has reported a data breach that leaked the data of over 100 million credit and debit cardholders.
Happy New Year, 2021!
2020 is no more! Huzzah and good riddance! The Mac Observer is taking New Year’s Day off, but we’ll be back with our regular daily new coverage, analysis, and podcasts on Monday, January 4th.
New York City Subways Complete Apple Pay Support
Subways in New York City have finished rolling out support for contactless payment methods such as Apple Pay using the One Metro New York.
Total App Spending Hit $407.6 Million Over Christmas Period
Spending across the Apple App Store and Google Play Store hit rocked to $407.6 million over the Christmas period.
Apple Removes 39,000 Games From China App Store
Apple removed 39,000 games from its App Store in China on Thursday, before a deadline for developers to get a license hit.
LG Display to Showcase Transparent OLED at CES 2021
LG Display is set to show off Transparent OLED at CES 2021, demonstrating how the technology can be used in smart homes and mobility.
Gazelle’s Smartphone Trade-In Program Shuts Down in 2021
Gazelle emailed its customers on Wednesday saying that it plans to cancel its smartphone trade-in program on February 1, 2021.