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YouTube Adds Seamless Switching Between Music and Videos
YouTube has added the ability for Premium and Music Premium users to jump seamlessly between a song and its video via a new button.
NVMe Patches to Allow macOS-Linux Dual Boot Under Review
Work is underway to support Linux on newer Macs, and NVMe patches are currently under review. This would make it easier to dual-boot Linux.
Apple Execs Visit Samsung Over iPhone Chip Shortages
According to a report, Apple has been sending executives to meet with Samsung to discuss possible iPhone chip shortages.
UK Politicians Demand Answers on Facebook's Contradictory Evidence
Senior UK politicians accused Facebook of contradicting its own evidence about platform policy violations and demanded clarification.
Apple Patents a Mixed Reality Sensory System
Apple has filed four patents regarding a mixed reality sensory system to be used with a headset, and today a fifth patent was published.
Bluetooth Low Energy Flaw Affects Apple Devices
Researchers have discovered a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) flaw that affects Apple devices and expose them to tracking and data leakage.
Sky: Children of the Light Now Widely Available
After a delay, longawaited game Sky: Children of the Light has been released widely for iPad, iPhone and Apple TV.
Ed Sheeran is Absolutely Dominating Spotify
Ed Sheeran is the number one artist globally on Spotify, and his latest album is being heavily promoted on Apple Music too.
Goldman Sachs Spent $1.3B on Consumer Transformation
New York-based bank Goldman Sachs isn’t usually associated with average consumers. But it has spent US$1.3 billion to transform itself with initiatives like Apple Card (via CNBC). Goldman Transformation So far in 2019 Goldman Sachs has spent US$275 million on its new businesses like Apple Card and its consumer bank Marcus. In an earnings call…
Apple Sends Further Zoom Update, As More Flawed Apps Uncovered
Apple released a silent update to Macs to patch apps affected by the Zoom security flaw, which it turns out affects a number of other apps.
iPadOS, iOS 13 Developer Beta 4 Now Available
iPadOS and iOS 13 developer beta four are now available, two weeks after developer beta three was released.
Apple Card Release Date is Around the Corner
The Apple Card release date is around the corner, with the latest and possibly final iOS 12.4 beta appearing recently.
Prime Day 2019 Was Amazon's Biggest Event Ever
Amazon declared Prime Day 2019 the largest shopping event in its history with customers from 18 countries buying over 175 million items.
Apple Previews Emojis for 2019 World Emoji Day
Apple previews some emojis for 2019 World Emoji Day, with additions coming in the future in categories like food, animals, and activities.
Apple Set to Fund Original Podcasts
Apple has planned to fund original podcasts, with executives discussing buying exclusive rights from media companies.
The Apple Rainbow Logo May Appear in New Products
The classic Apple rainbow logo might reappear in future products, and might even show up as soon as this year, according to a tipster.
Some People Experiencing App Gifting 'Bug' in iOS 12.3.1
Some people have noticed that the app gifting ability seems to have disappeared in iOS 12.3.1. It sounds like it’s a bug, rather than an official decision on Apple’s part. App Gifting As of July 7, 2019, it appears there is no longer an option to “Gift” an app through the App Store (i.e. the…
Sell Your Data to Amazon for $10
During Prime Day, Amazon is offering users $10 credit to install its price comparison tool, which collects a range of user data.
Ajit Pai's Proposal Would Limit Local Power to Regulate Internet
A proposal by FCC Chairman Ajit Pai would limit local authority to regulate internet access by killing fees and other rules.
For All Mankind Apple TV+ Teaser Drops to Mark Apollo 11 Anniversary
Apple released a teaser video for For All Mankind to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch.
2019 MacBook Air Has Slower SSD Than 2018 Model
The 2019 MacBook Air released last week has a slower SSD than the 2018 MacBook Air. The 128GB and 256GB models were tested.
Waze Update Willl Show Toll Road Prices
An update for Waze rolling out today will show toll road prices along your driving route for users in the United States and Canada.
macOS Mojave 10.14.6 Developer Beta 5 Available
Apple has released the fifth developer beta of macOS Mojave 10.14.6 today, one week after developer beta four came out.