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Spotify Web Player Supports Safari Again
In 2017 the Spotify web player removed support for Safari without telling customers why. But functionality has now been restored.
Apple Could Be Put on China's 'Unreliable Entity List"
China is reportedly prepared to put Apple,”unreliable entity list,” meaning the company could face restrictions and investigation.
TSMC to Spend $12 Billion on a Chip Factory in Arizona
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is planning to spend US$12 billion to build a chip factory in Arizona.
How to create a TikTok Account Using Sign in With Apple
There is a lot of clever, funny, and downright daft content on TikTok at the moment and you can create an account using Sign in with Apple.
Apple 2020 Supplier Responsibility Report Includes Info on COVID-19 Impact
Apple released its 2020 Supplier Responsibility report today. It includes a letter from Sabih Khan, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Operations.
Apple Acquires ‘NextVR’ Broadcasting Startup
Apple recently acquired VR startup NextVR, which supplied sports and entertainment content to VR headsets like Facebook’s Oculus.
How to Listen to Audiobooks on Mac
Settling into an audiobook on a mobile device is great, but you can also listen to audiobooks on a Mac via different services.
Adobe Acrobat Reader Flaw Lets Malicious Programs Get Root Privileges
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC patched three serious vulnerabilities today for macOS. Update as soon as possible by going to the menu bar.
Apple Stores in Italy to Reopen Next Week
Ten of the 17 Apple Stores in Italy will reopen on Tuesday, the latest country in which Apple retail locations are lifting their shutters.
Apple Served With Warrant by FBI as Part of Investigation into Senator Richard Burr
The FBI issued Apple with a warrant to gain access to Senator Richard Burr’s iCloud account as part of an investigation into the lawmaker.
Wink Terminates Partnership With Chamberlain, Customers Left Helpless
In the latest development of the Wink saga, Chamberlain is ending its partnership with Wink, which will render Wink + MyQ integrations useless.
Apple And Google Mobility Data Being Used to Track Post-Lockdown Economic Recovery
Mobility data from Apple and Google is being used to help track any economic recovery following the loosening of coronavirus lockdowns.
Michael Jackson Wanted to Buy or Partner With Apple, New Book Claims
Michael Jackson wanted to buy or partner with a variety of major companies, one of which was Apple, according to a new book.
Netflix is Still Throttling HD and UHD Video
Netflix continues to degrade HD and UHD video quality in the UK and Europe, long after bit rate caps were supposed to have been removed.
Eero Mesh Routers Available on Apple.com
Today eero announced that its mesh routers are now available to on Apple.com, like the Mesh Wi-Fi Router and Beacon Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender.
Ridley Scott Signs First Look Deal With Apple TV+
Director Ridley Scott and his production company Scott Free Productions have signed a first-look deal with Apple for Apple TV+.
Wink Subscription Deadline Has Been Extended by One Week
Wink wants customers to sign up for its monthly subscription. The deadline—which was today—has been extended by one week to May 20.
Amazon Releases New Fire HD 8 Tablets
Amazon has unveiled new Fire HD 8 tablets which come with a 64 GB memory option and a kids-specific offering.
Apple Considers Creating Audio Versions of News+ Articles
A report today claims that Apple has been talking with publishers over the past few months to create audio versions of their News+ content.
German Watchdog Probes Apple Over Retail Store Temperature Checks
Germany’s regional data protection agency is launching a probe into Apple due to recent procedures that include temperature checks for COVID-19.
Sofia Coppola is Creating a Book Adaptation Series for Apple
Sofia Coppola is creating a series adaptation of Edith Wharton’s book “The Custom of the Country” for Apple.
Instagram iPhone App Gets Update to Help Keep Bullies Away
Instagram is rolling out and testing tools that will allow users to both remove negative comments and amplify positive ones.
Logic Pro X 10.5 Arrives Featuring Live Loops and Other Major Updates
Apple unveiled a major update its music production software with Logic Pro X 10.5, including a pro version of GarageBand’s Live Loops.
