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Facebook Runs Anti-Apple Ads in Major U.S. Newspapers
Facebook took out adverts in major newspapers on Wednesday attacking Apple over its new data collections rules.
US Publishers Join Coalition for App Fairness Against Apple
Digital Content Next, a trade association representing major U.S. publishers, has joined the Coalition for App Fairness to protest Apple’s fees.
Life Time Adds Fitness+ to its Membership Program
Fitness company Life Time announced that it will be adding Apple’s Fitness+ program to its membership starting December 19.
macOS Big Sur Gets 11.1 Update - Introducing AirPods Max Support, ProRaw, and More
Apple has released the 11.1 update of macOS Big Sur with AirPods Max support, ProRAW support, and an updated TV app.
Mozilla Supports M1 Macs With Firefox 84
Mozilla issued an update to Firefox on Tuesday, and the 84th version has added support for M1 Macs, along with a few new features.
EU Lays Out New Regulations for Big Tech
Thee EU has laid out plans to try and rein in big tech firms, including annual checks on how illegal and harmful content is dealt with.
COVID-19 Exposure Notifications Now Work on iPhone 6 And Other Older Devices
Devices that doe not support iOS 14, including the iPhone 6, can now access COVID-19 exposure notifications thanks toiOS 12.5.
Skylum Releases ‘Luminar AI’ Photo Editor for $79 on Mac
Known for products like Aurora HDR and Luminar, Skylum has launched its latest photo editor called Luminar AI.
Apple Boosting iPhone Production by 30 Percent in First Half of 2021
Apple is reportedly planning to produce 30 percent more iPhones in the first half of 2021 than in the same period in 2020.
Apple Overhauls Privacy Policy, Makes it Easier to Read
Apple has redesigned its privacy policy page on Monday to make it a bit easier to read and it’s now separated into distinct, clickable sections.
watchOS 7.2 Brings Apple Fitness+ Support and More
Apple released watchOS 7.2 alongside other software updates, principally to support the new Fitness+ service.
Apple TV+ ‘Slow Horses’ Adds Olivia Cooke, Jonathan Pryce
“Slow Horses” is an upcoming spy drama series for Apple TV+ from Gary Oldman. Two stars were recently added.
Apple Releases iOS 14.3 With Fitness+, ProRAW, and Privacy Information
Apple has released its iOS 14.3 software update on Monday. It brings access to its newest service called Fitness+ and many more features.
Violence Breaks Out iPhone Manufacturing Plant
Violence broke out at an iPhone manufacturing plant on Saturday, with staff alleging that they had not been paid as expected.
Apple Updates ‘Shazam’ UI, Launches Web Beta, Holiday Deal
Apple has updated the Shazam app with a new user interface and improvements to syncing. A online web version has also launched in beta.
Google Services Start to Return After Major Outage
Google services, including Gmail, Google Drive, and YouTube, and the search engine itself, suffered a major outage on Monday morning.
The MOFT MagSafe Wallet Doubles as an iPhone 12 Stand
The MOFT MagSafe wallet is the latest such accessory to enter the scene. Its differing feature is a built-in iPhone 12 stand.
Apple Will End Support for Music Memos by March 2021
Apple says it’s ending support for the Music Memos app and encourages people to use the Voice Memos app instead.
Apple Begins Work to Create its Own Cellular Modem
Johny Srouji, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware technologies, said the company has begun efforts to create its own cellular modem.
Julia Roberts to Star in Forthcoming Apple TV+ Series 'The Last Thing He Told Me'
Julia Roberts will team-up with Reese Witherspoon for a limited series adaptation of the book ‘The Last Thing He Told Me’ for Apple TV+.
Most Apple Employees to Work From Home Until June 2021
Tim Cook confirmed that most of his employees will work from home until June 2021, but he ultimatley wants people back at the office.
Tim Cook to Address UN Climate Ambition Summit
Tim Cook will speak at the UN Climate Ambition Summit on December 12, marking the fifth anniversary of the Paris climate change agreement.
Apple TV+ Could be Shut Down Across Europe
The Irish Government published legislation that could see Apple TV+ shut down across Europe unless 30 percent of its content is made there.