Tim Cook, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai, and Mark Zuckerberg will appear before the House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee on July 27.
News
Apple Extends App Store Connect API Capabilities
Apple is extending the capabilities of the App Store Connect API for developers, following its redesign of the Connect website in June.
US Considers Banning Chinese Apps Like TikTok
During an interview with Fox News, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the U.S. is considering banning Chinese apps like TikTok.
Apple “Assesses” Hong Kong Data Requests From Chinese Law
Due to China’s new national security law, Hong Kong has been requesting more access to user data to hand over to law enforcement.
Four Beats 1 Radio And Apple Music Interviews You Need to Watch Right Now
Some standout interviews have been uploaded to Beats 1 Radio and Apple Music recently, including with Lin Manuel Miranda, and will.i.am.
Apple Signs Streaming Deal for ‘Where the Wild Things Are’
Apple has signed a deal with The Maurice Sendak Foundation to create a series and other TV specials for Apple TV+.
Supreme Court Supports Federal Ban on Robocalls
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a federal ban on robocalls and eliminated an exception that was made for government debt collectors.
Which Apps Spy on the iOS Clipboard?
There are a few apps that spy on the iOS clipboard. Thankfully, some of the most popular ones are updating their apps to stop doing that.
Tom Hanks Doesn't Seem That Happy 'Greyhound' is Airing on Apple TV+
Tom Hanks’s movie ‘Greyhound’ is going to air on Apple TV+ – a coup for the streaming service, but the star doesn’t seem all that thrilled.
Today At Apple 'Made in LDN' Sessions Return For 2020
‘Made in LDN’ branded Today at Apple sessions are returning for 2020, but will take place online dure to social distancing requirements.
Happy U.S. Independence Day, 2020 Edition
In honor of Independence Day—a U.S. holiday—The Mac Observer is taking off Friday, July 3rd. We will return Monday, July 6th, with our usual Apple, Mac, iPad iPhone, and Apple Watch news. TMO’s Daily Observations podcast is taking off the holiday, too. Enjoy the holiday, keep those masks on, and stay safe!
Researcher Finds Mac Flaw That Lets Apps Read Protected Files
Security researcher Jeff Johnson is going public with a flaw found in a macOS privacy protection system. Apple is still investigating the issue.
Facebook Social Widgets May Be Considered Wiretaps, Court Ruling Says
In an order issued this week, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a ruling in which Facebook social widgets may be considered wiretaps.
Clario Makes Digital Security Easy
Digital security is crucial, but often confusing. Clario has just launched a new product that solves that problem without compromise.
Senate Judiciary Committee Passes Anti-Privacy ‘EARN IT Act’
Today the Senate Judiciary Committee passed the EARN IT act, a bill that weakens Section 230 protections for social media companies in an attempt to fight online child abuse.
Tim Cook Agrees to Appear at House Antitrust Probe
Tim Cook will appear in front of the House Judiciary Committee during antitrust hearings alongside other key tech CEOs.
Pay Your Apple Card Bill Online With the New Web Portal
Apple has finally created a web page to let you pay your Apple Card bill online. It has the same features as the iOS Wallet app.
Sony Veteran Joins Apple TV+ in Senior Programming Role
Top Sony exec Chris Parnell, who worked on Apple TV+ series ‘For All Mankind’, is joining the streaming service in a senior programming role.
Apple Adds Mid 2012 MacBook Pro to Obsolete List
The first-ever MacBook Pro with a Retina Display has now officially become obsolete, having been discontinued more than seven years ago.
Private Social Network ‘MeWe’ Takes on Snapchat Stories
A private social network Andrew reviewed before is MeWe, and it just announced a featured called Journals for its premium subscription.
Mimeo Photos Adds a Wall Decoration Product
Last year Andrew reviewed a product called Mimeo Photos to create a photo book. They’ve just announced a new wall decoration product.
Apple Arcade Devs Have Games Canceled as Service Faces Shakeup
Apple Arcade appears to be undergoing some changes, with developers having games canceled as the service bids to better retain subscribers.
‘Defending Jacob’ Showrunner Signs Overall Deal with Apple
Mark Bomback, the showrunner behind Apple TV+ hit ‘Defending Jacob’, will develop projects exclusively for Apple.
Apple Acquires Rights to ‘Emancipation’ Film Starring Will Smith
Apple has acquired international rights to “Emancipation” an action-thriller starring Will Smith. The deal was reportedly over US$120 million.