Today Apple unveiled a new website called Apple Books for Authors. It’s a resource for authors interested in publishing their books with Apple.
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Apple Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over ‘Flexgate’ MacBook Pro Defect
Apple is getting hit with a nationwide, class action lawsuit over a defect in the 2016 MacBook Pros, called “Flexgate.”
Zoom Purchases End-to-End Encryption Specialist Keybase
Zoom is buying security firm Keybase in order to help the video-conferencing firm implement end-to-end encryption.
Microsoft Office to Support New iPadOS Mouse and Trackpad Functionality
The iPad version of Microsoft Office is to get an upgrade that will enable users to access the new trackpad and mouse features in iPadOS.
Apple Store Online is a New Hub For All Your Needs
Apple has a new hub for online shoppers that provides links to services like Apple specialists, financing and credit, and more.
'Defending Jacob' Becoming Apple TV+'s Breakout Success
‘The Morning Show’ launched Apple TV+ but the recently released ‘Defending Jacob’ could the streaming service’s breakout success.
Pandora Partners With Hasbro to Create Gaming Playlists
If you’ve been playing board games with your family lately, you might appreciate Pandora’s newest announcement with Hasbro.
UK Keeps Door Open to Apple/Google Approach For Contact Tracing App
A group of software developers has been asked to “investigate” using the Apple/Google model of COVID-19 contact tracing by UK health chiefs.
Sonos S2 Arrives June 8th With Room Groups, Increased Audio Bandwidth, More
Sonos’s next-generation software platform, Sonos S2, will be available for everyone on June 8, 2020. Announced in March, this platform will allow Sonos to bring new features like room groups and increased audio bandwidth, allowing for a richer Sonos experience going forward. What it won’t bring with it are older Sonos units like the original Play:5 (Gen 1), Bridge, and others. No worries, though – there’s a path to keeping those online, too.
Apple Awards $10 Million to Firm Producing COVID-19 Sample Collection Kits
Apple has awarded $10 million ro COPAN Diagnostics, which produces sample collections kits crucial to Covid-19 testing.
NFC Devices Could Soon Charge Smaller Devices With WLC Specification
Today The NFC Forum introduced a specification that would allow smartphones and tablets to charge smaller devices using NFC.
Apple Hires BBC Factual Controller Alison Kirkham
Apple has hired BBC factual controller Alison Kirkham to join Apple TV+ this summer. She will remain in London and oversee unscripted content.
Sonos Arc Premium Soundbar Brings Dolby Atmos, Immersive Sound
On Wednesday, Sonos announced their latest hardware additions, featuring the Sonos Arc, a premium soundbar with support for Dolby Atmos. This marks the first Sonos product to support Dolby Atmos, and there are hints at support for higher resolution audio formats coming in the future. Two other pieces of hardware, Sonos Five (a PLAY:5 with revamped guts) and their 3rd-generation Sonos Sub, were also announced today.
Australia's Covid-19 Contact Tracing App Doesn't Work Properly on iPhones
Users running Australia’s Covid-19 contact tracing app on an iPhone may not be collecting all the necessary data, it has emerged.
iOS 13.5 Will Auto-Share Your Medical ID With First Responders
In the beta versions of iOS 13.5 and watchOS 6.2.5, a feature will automatically share your Medical ID when Emergency SOS is activated.
New iMac and AirPods 'Ready to Ship'
Updated iMacs and AirPods are apparently “ready to ship” and “could drop at any time,” according to a well-known source of leaked information.
Twitter Testing Sending Prompt to Users Posting 'Offensive' Replies
Twitter is to test sending prompts to users who may be using “offensive or hurtful language” in their replies.
Apple Releases Firmware Update 2D15 for AirPods Pro
Today Apple released firmware version 2D15 for AirPods Pro. This will bring all customers to one update.
WWDC 2020 Date Set for June 22
Apple just announced the WWDC 2020 date and it will happen on June 22. As previously reported it will be a virtual conference.
Apple Stores in Australia and Austria Reopening This Week
Apple Stores in Australia and Austria will reopen this week, with almost all those in Australia welcoming customers from Thursday.
Apple and Google Ban Location Tracking in COVID Apps
Apple and Google announced on Monday that the use of location tracking in contact tracing apps is banned to preserve privacy.
Nest Introducing Two-Factor Authentication For All Users This Month
Nest is introducing two-factor authentication for users who have not migrated to a Google account or turned the feature on already.
Deezer iOS App Gets New 'In Progress' Podcast Feature
Deezer has launched a new “In Progress” podcast feature on its iOS and web versions that puts unfinished podcast episodes in one place.
'The Morning Show' Showrunner Extends Deal With Apple
Kerry Ehrin, showrunner on Apple TV+ flagship ‘The Morning Show’, has signed a multi-year extension to her deal with Apple.