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Australian National Swim Team Finds the Apple Watch Workout App and iPad Useful for Training and Coaching
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Australian National Swim Team Finds the Apple Watch Workout App and iPad Useful for Training and Coaching

Arnold Zafra · August 19, 2022

The Australian national swim team finds the Apple Watch workout app and iPad are useful for training as well as coaching.

Apple Celebrates 20 Years of Shazam With a Curated Playlist of Most Shazamed Songs
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Apple Celebrates 20 Years of Shazam With a Curated Playlist of Most Shazamed Songs

Nick deCourville · August 19, 2022

Today Apple is celebrating 20 Years of the music identification service Shazam, celebrating with a special curated playlist.

Nielsen Ratings Show Streaming Viewership Surpasses Cable TV for the First Time, What This Means for Apple TV+
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Nielsen Ratings Show Streaming Viewership Surpasses Cable TV for the First Time, What This Means for Apple TV+

Nick deCourville · August 18, 2022

Reports from Nielsen indicate that viewership for streaming is surpassing cable TV for the first time, spelling good news for Apple TV+.

India Mulls Requiring Universal Standard Charger, Like USB-C, on iPhones and More
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India Mulls Requiring Universal Standard Charger, Like USB-C, on iPhones and More

Jeff Butts · August 18, 2022

As in other parts of the world, another nation wants a standard phone charger. India may require Apple to make the iPhone charge via USB-C.

‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ Trailer Takes Apple TV+ and Zac Efron to the Vietnam War
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'The Greatest Beer Run Ever' Trailer Takes Apple TV+ and Zac Efron to the Vietnam War

Nick deCourville · August 18, 2022

Apple TV+ has released the trailer for “The Greatest Beer Run Ever” starring Zac Efron, the film premieres in September.

TSMC Soon to Begin Production of 3nm M2 Pro Chip for MacBook Pro
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TSMC Soon to Begin Production of 3nm M2 Pro Chip for MacBook Pro

Jeff Butts · August 18, 2022

Industry insiders have reported to Taiwanese news sites that TSMC will soon begin production of the M2 Pro chip for new MacBook Pro models.

Kuo Believes Early iPhone 14 Announcement May Minimize Recession Impact on Demand
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Kuo Believes Early iPhone 14 Announcement May Minimize Recession Impact on Demand

Nick deCourville · August 18, 2022

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that Apple may anticipate the possible global recession by releasing the iPhone 14 earlier than past releases.

Upcoming Netflix Ad-Supported Tier Will Not Allow Users to Download Content
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Upcoming Netflix Ad-Supported Tier Will Not Allow Users to Download Content

Nick deCourville · August 18, 2022

Recent reports indicate that the new ad-supported Netflix subscription tier will not allow users to download content for offline streaming.

[U: Play It Again, Sam] Update Zoom On Your Mac Now: Vulnerability Could Give Attacker Full Access to Your Computer
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[U: Play It Again, Sam] Update Zoom On Your Mac Now: Vulnerability Could Give Attacker Full Access to Your Computer

Jeff Butts · August 18, 2022

An urgent update to the Zoom client for your Mac addresses a serious vulnerability. Install it now to keep your Mac free of malware.

Apple Store Ginza in Tokyo is Moving to Japan’s First Ever Building Made of Wood
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Apple Store Ginza in Tokyo is Moving to Japan's First Ever Building Made of Wood

Arnold Zafra · August 18, 2022

Apple Store Ginza in Tokyo will be moving to the first ever 12-story building in Japan that is made mostly of wood and steel.

Apple One Gets Bundled as Free Incentive for Revamped U.K. Carrier’s “Full Works” for iPhone Plan
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Apple One Gets Bundled as Free Incentive for Revamped U.K. Carrier's "Full Works" for iPhone Plan

Arnold Zafra · August 18, 2022

British mobile carrier started offering Apple One bundle with revamped Full Works for iPhone plan to customers.

Apple Fixes Zero-Day Security Vulnerabilities with iOS and iPadOS 15.6.1, macOS Monterey 12.5.1
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Apple Fixes Zero-Day Security Vulnerabilities with iOS and iPadOS 15.6.1, macOS Monterey 12.5.1

Jeff Butts · August 17, 2022

Apple released iOS and iPadOS 15.6.1, along with macOS Monterey 12.5.1, to address security problems that may have been actively exploited.

Sources Point to September 7 iPhone 14 Launch Event
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Sources Point to September 7 iPhone 14 Launch Event

Jeff Butts · August 17, 2022

The latest rumors point to Apple holding its iPhone 14 launch event earlier than expected. Sources suggest an announcement on Sept. 7.

‘Pokémon GO’ Celebrates the 2022 Pokémon World Championships with New Event, Here’s What’s Included
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'Pokémon GO' Celebrates the 2022 Pokémon World Championships with New Event, Here's What's Included

Nick deCourville · August 17, 2022

“Pokémon GO” is celebrating the Pokémon 2022 World Championships in London, England. New spawns, Research and more will be available.

Mark Wahlberg Joins Apple TV+ for New Action Comedy ‘The Family Plan’
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Mark Wahlberg Joins Apple TV+ for New Action Comedy 'The Family Plan'

Nick deCourville · August 17, 2022

Today “Deadline” reports that Apple TV+ is picking up Mark Wahlberg for the new action comedy film “The Family Plan”.

Your iOS VPN Isn’t As Secure As You Think, Research Shows
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Your iOS VPN Isn’t As Secure As You Think, Research Shows

Jeff Butts · August 17, 2022

Two years after a VPN provider advised Apple of a bug in iOS preventing the service from being secure, the problem still exists.

Apple Drops New GarageBand Remix Sessions Featuring Katy Perry and K-Pop Stars SEVENTEEN
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Apple Drops New GarageBand Remix Sessions Featuring Katy Perry and K-Pop Stars SEVENTEEN

Nick deCourville · August 17, 2022

Today Apple has unveiled new GarageBand Remix Sessions featuring the music of Katy Perry and K-Pop group SEVENTEEN.

New Apple Watch Activity Challenge Has Users Explore National Parks Aug. 27
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New Apple Watch Activity Challenge Has Users Explore National Parks Aug. 27

Nick deCourville · August 17, 2022

A new Apple Watch Activity Challenge will have users celebrate the beauty of national parks by completing a one-mile fitness challenge.

Apple Watch 6 Beats Two Rivals in Heart Rate Measurement Accuracy
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Apple Watch 6 Beats Two Rivals in Heart Rate Measurement Accuracy

Arnold Zafra · August 17, 2022

Research shows the Apple Watch 6 was the most accurate in measuring heart rate when compared with two rival wrist-worn devices.

Apple Plans to Move Manufacturing of Apple Watch and MacBooks to Vietnam
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Apple Plans to Move Manufacturing of Apple Watch and MacBooks to Vietnam

Arnold Zafra · August 17, 2022

Apple plans to move manufacturing of the Apple Watch and MacBook to Vietnam as its looks to diversify production away from China.

Apple TV+ Wants Families and Kids to Seize the Day with Trailer for ‘Life By Ella’
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Apple TV+ Wants Families and Kids to Seize the Day with Trailer for 'Life By Ella'

Nick deCourville · August 16, 2022

Apple TV+ has released the trailer for the new kids and family series “Life By Ella”. The series is set to premier globally Sept. 2.

Apple TV+ Goes to 1980’s Bombay for New Original Series ‘Shantaram’
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Apple TV+ Goes to 1980's Bombay for New Original Series 'Shantaram'

Nick deCourville · August 16, 2022

Apple TV+ has announced the new series “Shantaram” based on the titular bestselling novel by Gregory David Roberts.

Apple Adds More Control to iOS 16 Battery Indicator, but Many Seek a Better Design
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Apple Adds More Control to iOS 16 Battery Indicator, but Many Seek a Better Design

Jeff Butts · August 16, 2022

As of iOS 16 developer beta 5, users have more control over the battery percentage indicator. Many wish for a redesigned icon, however.

UI Student Shows How iOS 16 Could Handle Notifications on the Lock Screen
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UI Student Shows How iOS 16 Could Handle Notifications on the Lock Screen

Nick deCourville · August 16, 2022

UI Student Hidde Collee shows how Apple could improve Notifications on the Lock Screen while the Media Player is running.

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