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Minecraft on Apple TV was Dropped and Nobody Noticed
Minecraft on Apple TV was discontinued on September 24th, but don’t feel bad for not noticing because no one else did, either.
Uber Drivers Hold Strike in Major UK Cities
Uber drivers in major cities across the UK begun a 24-hour strike today and even tried to occupy the firm’s HQ.
Apple Diagnostic Software Hasn't Killed Right to Repair
Headlines have been saying that Apple diagnostic software effectively kills the right to repair movement. But iFixit disagrees.
London High Court Blocks Google iPhone Lawsuit
The case was an attempt to bring legal action against Google over claims that it collected the sensitive data of over 4 million iPhone users.
Apple Releases iOS 12.0.1, Fixes Placement of '.?123' Key on iOS Keyboard
This maintenance release fixes several bugs, and it puts the “.?123” key on the iOS keyboard back where it used to be.
Your Facebook Account Probably Wasn't Hacked Over the Weekend
A message from friends warning your Facebook account may have been hacked made the rounds over the weekend. It’s a scam.
Apple Looking into iPhone XS LTE Issue
Apple is currently looking into the iPhone XS LTE issue, which affects a certain number of iPhone XS and XS Max owners.
iOS 12 User Base Now at 46% of Devices
It’s only been about two weeks since it launched and the iOS 12 user base is already at 46% of devices, according to analytics company Mixpanel.
Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 Available Today
Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 is available for order now, and limited quantities are in some Apple retail store locations.
Apple FY 18 Q4 Results to be Released on November 1
The fiscal year quarter four results will be presented as part of a conference call at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET.
Not Everyone Got the FEMA Presidential Alert
No matter what carrier you’re on, a wide range of people seemed to have been affected.
BBC Radio 1 Hip-hop DJ Charlie Sloth Joining Apple Music
BBC hip-hop DJ Charlie Sloth is leaving his current gig to join Apple Music. Just like Zane Lowe, his show broadcast on BBC Radio 1, and now he’ll be on Beats 1.
Tim Cook VICE Interview Is Nice, But Reveals Little
A couple things that stood out to Andrew were Apple’s removal of Alex Jones, and Apple’s Chinese data centers.
macOS Mojave 10.14.1 Developer Beta 2 Available for Download
Along with iOS 12.1 developer beta 2, Apple released macOS Mojave 10.14.1 developer beta 2 on Tuesday.
Philips Hue App Adds Siri Shortcuts Support
The Philips Hue app for controlling Hue smart lights was updated on Tuesday with support for iOS 12 Siri Shortcuts.
Apple Releases iOS 12.1 Developer Beta 2 with New Emoji
Apple released iOS 12.1 Developer Beta 2 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with 70 new emoji and more.
Pictar Pro Launches Preorders on Kickstarter - Camera-Grip and Viewfinder for iPhone
This device is part grip and part Bluetooth controller that lets you take pics on your iPhone (or Android device) more like you would on a DSLR.
Apple Will Add 70 New Emojis to iOS 12.1
iOS 12.1 is currently being beta tested by both developers and the public, and new emojis include animals, people, food, and objects.
Single iPhone Users Don't Want to Date Android Users
According to a recent survey of over 5,500 single people aged 18 and over, it found that single iPhone users are 21 more likely to judge people negatively for owning an Android phone.
Greg Joswiak Interview: Screen Time, Updates, and More
He talked with Arianna Huffington about iOS 12 Screen Time, iOS update cycle compared to Android, and more.
iPhone XS Skin Smoothing is Actually Something Else
If you bought one of the new iPhones, you may have noticed that your skin looks smoother, like a beautification feature that some Android phones have. But that’s not what is going on.
Here's What You Need to Know About the Presidential Alert Test
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and Federal Communications Commission are testing the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts on Wednesday, October 3rd. Here’s what you need to know.