After delays, the UK’s NHS COVID-19 contact tracing smartphone app is set to be released in the coming weeks.
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Apple Begins Selling Sleep Product ‘Hatch Restore’
Apple is offering a new sleep product on its website called Hatch Restore. It combines a reading light, meditation app, and more.
Apple’s new Webpage All About iPhone and Apple Watch
Apple has a new webpage dedicated to the integration between the iPhone and Apple Watch, showing off features they offer for customers.
WWDC 2020: Apple to Confirm Macs Powered by ARM-Based Chips
Apple will announce Macs are shifting from Intel chips to its own, Arm-based, processors at WWDC 2020 later this month.
Apple Releases Summer iPhone Cases and Apple Watch Bands
Apple has released summer iPhone cases and Apple Watch Sport bands: Vitamin C, Coastal Gray, Seafoam, and Linen Blue.
Apple Watch ECG Function Looks to be Heading to Brazil and Japan
The Apple Watch ECG features looks set to become available to users in Japan and Brazil in the not-too-distant near future.
Apple to Allow Monthly Payments For Devices Using Apple Card
Apple preparing to allow customers to purchase devices like iPads and then pay for them on a monthly basis via Apple Card.
Apple Launches Open Source Password Project
Apple recently created an open source project to help developers of password managers collaborate with websites to create strong passwords for users.
Apple Staff Being Offered Covid-19 Tests as They Return to The Office
Staff returning to Apple Park are being offered voluntary Covid-19 swab tests, alongside mandatory temperature testing and other measures.
Broadcom Boss Hints Latest iPhone Release is Set to be Delayed
Comments from the CEO of Apple supplier Broadcom provide further indication that the new iPhone is facing a delayed released schedule.
Europe Builds ‘Gaia-X’ Cloud Platform to Reduce US Dependence
France and Germany have proposed a European cloud platform called “Gaia-X” as a way to reduce its dependence on U.S. tech companies.
Dropbox Introduces Password Manager With Zero-Knowledge Encryption
The Dropbox password manager can be found on the App Store, offering zero-knowledge encryption to paid Dropbox subscribers.
Apple TV+ to 100 Million Paid Subs by 2025, Analyst Predicts
Apple TV+ is estimated to hit 100 million paying subscribers by 2025, according to a note to investors by a top JP Morgan analyst.
Mural Painted Over Boarded-Up Apple Store in Portland
Kelly’s “local” Apple Store has been boarded up due to damage, and it has now been painted with a mural. Kelly spoke with the artist to find out more.
More European Countries Moving to Apple/Google Framework For Covid-19 Contact Tracing Apps
A growing number of European countries are turning to the framework built by Apple and Google for their Covid-19 contact tracing apps.
‘World Environment Day’ Challenge Starts June 5 for Apple Watch Users
Apple Watch owners will be able to participate in an Activity Challenge on Friday, June 5 to celebrate World Environment Day.
The Epic Games Store on iOS Will Arrive in the Future
The Epic Games Store is arriving on iOS in the future, announced CEO Tim Sweeney in an interview with Gamespot.
You Can Now Port Facebook Photos to Google
As part of the Data Transfer Project, customers can now port Facebook photos to Google Photos. Here’s where to find that option.
Amazon Runs Apple Watch Series 3 Sale for $179
If you’ve been waiting for an Apple Watch Series 3 sale, Amazon can hook you up with aluminum models for US$179.
Apple Publishes Tim Cook 'Speaking up on Racism' Statement Following George Floyd Killing
Apple has published a statement from Tim Cook responding to the death of George Floyd – an edited version of an internal memo.
Apple TV+ Sports Play Looks Set to be Led by Former Amazon Exec
James DeLorenzo, an Amazon executive, looks to have been hired away by Apple to lead Apple TV+’s move into sports broadcasting.
Apple Seeds First Developer Beta of tvOS 13.4.8
Apple seeded the first beta of tvOS 13.4.8 to developers, just days after tvOS version 13.4.6 became available to users.
Google Adds Support for WebAuthn on Apple Devices
Google is adding security features for people who use Google accounts on Apple devices to give you more options for physical security keys.
Apple to Face Lawsuit Over Tim Cook iPhone Demand Comments
Apple has to face part of a lawsuit over claims it concealed falling demands for iPhones, particularly in China.