Apple has paid out US$163,338,890 in historical unmatched royalties for tracks played via Apple Music according to the MLC.
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Apple Signs Multi-Year Deal With Skydance Animation
Apple has signed a multi-year deal with Skydance Animation and nabbed “Luck” and “Spellbound” for Apple Original Films.
Key Project Titan Manager Leaving Apple's Autonomous Electric Vehicle Team
Benjamin Lyon, a key Project Titan manager involved in Apple’s work to build an autonomous electric vehicle, has left to join a startup.
Six Mobile ad Companies Form Alliance to Help Navigate Apple Privacy Changes
Six mobile advertising companies have come together to form an alliance in response to forthcoming privacy changes from Apple.
iPhone 12 Pro Max Ranks as Most Popular 5G Smartphone
Speedtest by Ookla and research firm M Science found that the iPhone 12 Pro Max ranks as the most popular 5G smartphone in 49 out of 50 U.S. states.
Brydge Firmware Update Adds Multi-Touch to Pro+ iPad Keyboard
Brydge announced on Wednesday a firmware update for its iPad Pro+ keyboard that brings multi-touch capabilities to the trackpad.
Utah Launches COVID-19 Exposure Notification System
Utah announced on Wednesday the support of Apple and Google’s Exposure Notification system built into the latest mobile operating systems.
Epic Games Hits Apple With EU Antitrust Complaint
Epic Games has filed a complaint with EU regulators against Apple, its latest move after it was prevented from sidestepping App Store rules.
Safari Adware ‘GoSearch22’ Targets M1 Macs
Security researcher Patrick Wardle found a Safari adware extension called GoSearch22 has been rewritten to target M1 Macs.
North Dakota Votes No on Third Party App Store Bill Backed by Epic Games
The North Dakotan Senate voted 36-11 against bill SB2333on Tuesday, backed by Epic Games and the Coalition for App Fairness.
Apple Creates First Entrepreneur Camp for Black Founders, Developers
On Tuesday Apple announced the launch of its first Entrepreneur Camp for Black founders and developers from 13 app companies.
Our Favorite Features Coming to iOS 14.5
The Mac Observer has a couple of people running the iOS 14.5 beta, and here are some of our favorite features.
HyperJuice is a New Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand for iPhone 12, AirPods
HYPER by Sanho Corporation released the HyperJuice Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand on Tuesday for iPhone 12 and AirPods.
TikTok Hit by European Consumer Group Complaint Regarding Child Safety
TikTok is facing complaints from European consumer group BEUC, which criticized the social video app’s privacy and child safety policies.
Mark Zuckerberg Wants to 'Inflict Pain' on Apple After Tim Cook Comments
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of the social media giant, apparently is taking moves by Apple and comments by CEO Tim Cook personally.
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[Updated] watchOS 7.3.1 For Apple Watch Series 5 and SE Out Now
Apple has released watchOS 7.3.1, a minor update that aims to remove an issue that stops some models from charging in Power Reserve mode.
Parler is Back, But Not on The App Store
Parler, the social media app that became popular with right-wing users, is back but it is still not on the Apple App store.
Tim Cook Marks Presidents' Day by Quoting FDR
Apple CEO Tim Cook marked Presidents Day 2021 by sharing a quote from Franklin D. Roosevelt on choosing “the path of social justice.”
UK Government Orders 11,000 iPhone SEs
The UK government’s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is to purchase 11,000 iPhone SEs
Apple Adds Activation Lock Webpage With Tools for Users
Apple has created a new webpage for Activation Lock so people can turn the feature off and reset their Apple ID password in a browser.
Apple Looking for Head of International for Podcasts
Apple is looking to expand its Podcasts team and is recruiting a Head of International based in London, according to a job ad.
Crypto Provider BitPay Adds Support for Apple Pay
BitPay provides cryptocurrency payment services and announced on Friday that its BitPay Prepaid Mastercard can be added to Apple Wallet.
Netflix Co-Founder Takes Swipe at Apple TV+, but Has 'Deepest Respect' For Disney
Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph said he had “the deepest respect right now for Disney,” but was less complimentary about Apple TV+.
Apple Watch Now Worn by Over 100 Million People
There is an Apple Watch on more than 100 million wrists, according to analyst Neil Cybart, and there are huge possibilities for growth.
