Disney+ is now live in Europe, but it launched with a lower overall bandwidth utilization of at least 25 percent.
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Government Excludes Apple Watch From Tariffs
The U.S. Trade Representative approved Apple’s request to exclude the Apple Watch from U.S. tariffs on imported Chinese goods.
AAPL Falls, Taking Firm Below $1 Trillion Valuation
AAPL stock fell after markets opened, taking Apple below the £1 trillion valuation it regained back in October.
Apple Offers 10% When You Add Funds to Apple ID
Apple is giving customers a way to earn a bit of extra cash. When you add funds to Apple ID you get a 10% bonus.
Oprah Has a New Coronavirus Show on Apple TV+
Oprah has launched a special new show on Apple TV+ discussing the coronavirus outbreak with a variety of guests.
Apple TV+ Throttling Video Streaming to Help Reduce Strain on European Broadband
Apple TV+ has reduced the bit rate quality of its streamed-video to help ease the strain currently on European broadband networks.
Siri Can Walk You Through Symptoms of Coronavirus
Siri has a new capability: She can list the symptoms of coronavirus if you question if you have it, and give you advice based on your answers.
Apple Books Gives Out Free Books and Audiobooks
On Sunday Apple customers may have noticed a notification from Apple Books. It offers free books and audiobooks for the whole family.
Netflix Relief Fund Gives $100M for Halted Productions
Netflix is creating a US$100 million relief fund to help productions that were halted due to the coronavirus.
5 Resources For Meditation, Mindfulness, and Exercise
We live in stressful times, but there are some fantastic digital resources out there to help with meditation, mindfulness, & exercise.
Conan O'Brien to Shoot Full Episodes of Late Night Show on His iPhone
Conan O’Brien announced he will become the first late night host to produce a full show remotely, using his iPhone and Skype.
Apple Bans Keyboard App Used to Bypass Chinese Censorship
On Thursday, Apple removed “Boom the Encryption Keyboard” from the App Store. People used it to bypass censorship in China.
Apple Working Towards High-Quality AR Images
A new patent takes it clear that Apple wants its AR devices to be attractive, as well as producing high-quality images.
Tim Cook Announces More Coronavirus Donations
Tim Cook said Apple will make a “substantial donation” to the Protezione Civile in Italy to help them deal with the Coronavirus outbreak.
iPad Pro 2020 Features the iPhone 11 U1 Chip
The U1 chip wasn’t mentioned at all in Apple’s press release of the iPad Pro 2020. But iPadOS 13.4 code suggests its existence.
New Seasonal Colors for iPad Pro, iPhone cases, and Apple Watch Bands Arrive
Apple released new Seasonal Colors for a host of accessories, including Apple Watch Bands and cases for the iPhone 11and iPad Pro 12.9′.
Your Next Computer Might be an iPad Pro
Apple unveiled the new iPad Pro and, along with it, two new videos demonstrating the device’s specs and how it can be a laptop replacement.
Mac Mini Updated With More Base Storage, CPU Still The Same
At the end of Apple’s MacBook Air announcement was information on a Mac mini 2020 update with more storage and faster speeds.
iOS, iPadOS 13.4 Arrives on March 24 With Trackpad Support
Announced with the new iPad Pro, Apple is releasing iOS / iPadOS 13.4 on March 24. Among other features, it brings trackpad support to iPads.
Apple Releases Mac Pro Afterburner Card as Separate Purchase
Previously only available as a Mac Pro upgrade option, Apple is releasing the Afterburner card as a separate US$2,000 purchase today.
Refreshed MacBook Air 2020 Drops in Price to $999
Along with the release of new iPad Pros, Apple also announced a refresh of the MacBook Air and Mac mini, with a new Magic Keyboard.
Apple Announces New iPad Pro With LiDAR and Magic Keyboard
Apple announced the release of a new iPad Pro this morning, featuring an A12Z Bionic chip, an Ultra Wide camera, and a LiDAR scanner.
HomeKit Secure Video Comes to eufyCam2
A firmware upgrade is bringing HomeKit Secure Video to the eufyCam 2, as announced during the WWDC 2019 keynote.
5 Games to Play When You’re Stuck at Home
Whether you’re sheltering-in-place or just want to find a new game to play, we’ve rounded up five games to consider as your next purchase.