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iPhone X Users Can Now Receive Face ID Fix Without Device Swap
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iPhone X Users Can Now Receive Face ID Fix Without Device Swap

Nick deCourville · April 6, 2022

Apple has recently expanded its repair program to allow the iPhone X to receive repairs to Face ID without swapping the entire device.

New iOS 15.5 and macOS Betas Released
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New iOS 15.5 and macOS Betas Released

Jeff Butts · April 6, 2022

New iOS 15.5 beta software is available, along with new builds for iPadOS and macOS Monterey. Both developer and public betas are available.

Apple TV+ Announces a Second Season of Severance Days Before Season One Finale
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Apple TV+ Announces a Second Season of Severance Days Before Season One Finale

Nick deCourville · April 6, 2022

Days before the season finale, Apple has announced that Severance will receive a second season. The show takes a look at work/life balance.

Apple Test Pilots New Feature In App Store that Auto Enrolls Current App Subscribers
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Apple Test Pilots New Feature In App Store that Auto Enrolls Current App Subscribers

Nick deCourville · April 6, 2022

Reports are indicating that Apple is testing a new feature in the app store that auto enrolls app subscribers for new subscription prices.

OtterBox Announces New iPad mini Case For Your Mini-Me
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OtterBox Announces New iPad mini Case For Your Mini-Me

Jeff Butts · April 6, 2022

The latest OtterBox case for iPad mini provides protection from almost anything your little ones might throw its way.

Google Maps for iOS Updated  with Better Navigation and Apple Watch Support
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Google Maps for iOS Updated with Better Navigation and Apple Watch Support

Arnold Zafra · April 6, 2022

Google is rolling out updates to Google Maps for iOS, making it easier to navigate on the go, as well as standalone support for Apple Watch.

Apple Fails to Patch Big Sur and Catalina, Leaves Older Macs Vulnerable to Two Security Exploits
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Apple Fails to Patch Big Sur and Catalina, Leaves Older Macs Vulnerable to Two Security Exploits

Arnold Zafra · April 6, 2022

Apple has not issued security updates for macOS Big Sur and Catalina, leaving many older Macs vulnerable to two security exploits.

Apple Awarded Patent for Electronic Band to Enhance Apple Watch
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Apple Awarded Patent for Electronic Band to Enhance Apple Watch

Jeff Butts · April 5, 2022

A patent for an electronic band for the Apple Watch shows how Cupertino could greatly expand the wearable’s features and capabilities.

Kuo: Apple to Discontinue AirPods Pro Due to Weaker Demand for AirPods 3
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Kuo: Apple to Discontinue AirPods Pro Due to Weaker Demand for AirPods 3

Arnold Zafra · April 5, 2022

Apple may discontinue its AirPods Pro ahead of the release of the AirPods Pro 2 to avoid product segmentation problems seen with AirPods 3.

Apple Patent Hints at Extreme Sports Edition Ruggedized Apple Watch
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Apple Patent Hints at Extreme Sports Edition Ruggedized Apple Watch

Arnold Zafra · April 5, 2022

A new Apple patent application suggests that a new Apple Watch geared for extreme sports use may be underway.

Tim Cook to Deliver Keynote Address at IAPP’s Global Privacy Summit in Washington D.C.
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Tim Cook to Deliver Keynote Address at IAPP's Global Privacy Summit in Washington D.C.

Nick deCourville · April 5, 2022

Apple CEO Tim Cook is expected to deliver a headlining keynote address at this year’s Global Privacy Summit hosted by the IAPP.

Apple Increases Orders for iPhone 13, Sparks Debate in Phone Sizes
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Apple Increases Orders for iPhone 13, Sparks Debate in Phone Sizes

Nick deCourville · April 5, 2022

Apple recently announced the increase in iPhone 13 orders. With the decrease in iPhone SE sales, this is sparking a debate on phone sizes.

A New Lawsuit Filed Against Apple Concerns How Often Employees are Paid
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A New Lawsuit Filed Against Apple Concerns How Often Employees are Paid

Nick deCourville · April 5, 2022

A new lawsuit against Apple alleges that the company was not paying employees per current New York labor laws.

Apple Officially Announces WWDC22 Returning Online, Rumors of What to Expect
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Apple Officially Announces WWDC22 Returning Online, Rumors of What to Expect

Nick deCourville · April 5, 2022

Today Apple announced its WorldWide Developers Conference (WWDC). This is the third year in a row the event will held online.

Patents Filed by Apple Reveal FaceTime May Receive Spatial Audio
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Patents Filed by Apple Reveal FaceTime May Receive Spatial Audio

Nick deCourville · April 5, 2022

New patents filed by Apple show that the company may be making a move toward spatial audio for FaceTime. The patents were filed last Thursday.

Western Australia Police Finds Apple CarPlay Useful for Responding to Emergencies
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Western Australia Police Finds Apple CarPlay Useful for Responding to Emergencies

Arnold Zafra · April 5, 2022

Western Australia Police find Apple CarPlay useful for an unusual purpose: effectively responding to emergency calls inside their vehicles.

Two Men Sentenced to a Combined 13 Years Imprisonment for the $1.5 Million Apple Gift Card Fraud
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Two Men Sentenced to a Combined 13 Years Imprisonment for the $1.5 Million Apple Gift Card Fraud

Arnold Zafra · April 5, 2022

Two men were sentenced to a combined 13 years in federal prison for a $1.5 million Apple gift card fraud scheme.

Tech Giants Subject of ‘Monopolies Must Go’ Light Show Message in Washington, DC
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Tech Giants Subject of ‘Monopolies Must Go’ Light Show Message in Washington, DC

Jeff Butts · April 4, 2022

A light show message insisting that “monopolies must go” will encourage Washington, D.C. commuters to write Congress about Big Tech bills.

Harrison Ford Makes Television Star Debut in new Apple TV+ Series Shrinking
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Harrison Ford Makes Television Star Debut in new Apple TV+ Series Shrinking

Nick deCourville · April 4, 2022

Apple TV+ has announced that they have signed legendary actor Harrison Ford to the new show Shrinking, set to release this year.

Brian Westover Tests Mac Studio with M1 Max against M1 Ultra: Is the New Chip Worth it?
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Brian Westover Tests Mac Studio with M1 Max against M1 Ultra: Is the New Chip Worth it?

Nick deCourville · April 4, 2022

Brian Westover of PC Mag ran a series of tests pitting a Mac Studio M1 Ultra against a Mac Studio with M1 Max. The results are surprising.

US Officially Launches Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy
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US Officially Launches Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy

Jeff Butts · April 4, 2022

The latest move in modernizing the U.S. government sees the new Bureau for Cyberspace and Digital Policy open its doors for the first time.

Prehistoric Planet Set to Bring the Prehistoric World to Apple TV+
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Prehistoric Planet Set to Bring the Prehistoric World to Apple TV+

Nick deCourville · April 4, 2022

Apple TV+ has announced a new five part series title Prehistoric Planet, promising to bring famous talent to a 66 million year old world.

Legislation in EU Parliament May Create New Battery Mandates
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Legislation in EU Parliament May Create New Battery Mandates

Nick deCourville · April 4, 2022

New legislation making its way through the European Parliament may change how batteries are stored in electronic devices.

Apple Adds Postpartum Workouts to Fitness Plus
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Apple Adds Postpartum Workouts to Fitness Plus

Arnold Zafra · April 4, 2022

Apple added seven 10-minute videos on its Fitness+ service, covering postpartum workouts that new mothers can follow to get back in shape.

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