Apple now sells certified refurbished 16-inch MacBook Pros on its website, a model that was released in November 2019.
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AR Quick Look Lets Retailers Sell Products in Augmented Reality
Apple is updating Quick Look, an AR feature to preview objects in the physical world. One feature could let retailers sell products.
‘Data Protection Act’ Could Create US Data Protection Agency
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) proposed a bill called the Data Protection Act that would create a federal U.S. data protection agency.
Readdle Updates Spark For iOS And Mac
The macOS and iOS versions of Readdle’s Spark email app got an update this week, with useful new features added.
Microsoft Project XCloud Launches iOS Preview
Users can now apply to test Microsofts Project XCloud game streaming service on iOS devices via the TestFlight program.
iPhone Assembler Foxconn Aiming to be at 50 Percent Output by Month End
Foxconn hopes that it can resume up to half of its output by the end of February and be at 80 percent by the end of March.
Apple’s Swift Playgrounds App Comes to macOS
Released for iPad in 2016, Apple is bringing the Swift Playgrounds app to macOS as another platform on which to code.
FTC Launches Probe Into Acquisitions By Apple And Other Tech Giants
The FTC has announced a probe into acquisitions by major tech firms, including Apple, to see if they are anticompetitive.
Siri Can Answer Your Questions About Elections
Along with Apple News’ 2020 coverage of the election, Apple added functionality to Siri so she can answer your election questions.
Apple Hires Jeff Bronikowski From Warner Music Group
Apple recently hired Jeff Bronikowski from Warner Music Group as Apple’s global head of strategic music initiatives.
By 2026 Apple Pay Could Make up 10% of Global Transactions
By 2025 Apple Pay could account for 10% of global card transactions. Currently the service accounts for 5%.
UK Government Looking to Regulator to Police Social Media
The UK Government is proposing that media regulator, Ofcom, becomes an online harms regulator, overseeing social media firms.
Mac Malware Threats Are Now Growing Faster Than Those For Windows
A new report from Malwarebytes reveals that malware threats against Macs outpaced those for Windows for the first time ever in 2019.
Search Warrant Reveals Apple Scanning Emails for Child Abuse Images
Andrew wrote that Apple scans uploaded iCloud content for child abuse imagery, and a search warrant reveals it scans emails too.
Apple Joins FIDO Alliance, an Authentication Group
The FIDO Alliance is an industry group to develop authentication standards as an alternative to passwords. Apple recently joined the group.
We May Have a Sneak Peek of the iPhone 9
Case maker totallee is back with another prediction for the new affordable iPhone, and it’s not a design that matches the iPhone SE.
AirPods Dominate Earbuds Market
AirPods dominated the growing wireless earbuds market in the last quarter, thanks, in part, to the release of the AirPods Pro in October.
AmazonSmile Available on Android App, But Not iOS
Amazon has introduced AmazonSmile to its Android app, making it easier to donate to charity, but the feature is not yet available on iOS.
Judges Reject Apple Bid to Appeal VirnetX Patent Case
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has rejected Apple’s bid to have it reconsider a patent infringement case with VirnetX.
iPadOS, iOS 13.4 Public Beta 1 is Now Out
iPadOS and iOS 13.4 public beta one is now available today. Changes include the return of iCloud folder sharing, and more.
Abode Smart Security Kit adds HomeKit Support
Abode is adding HomeKit support to its Smart Security kit, a DIY home security system featuring a gateway, motion sensor, and more.
Foxconn Reopens Factory, But With Just 10 Percent of Workforce
Following the Coronavirus outbreak, around 16,000 Foxconn workers have now returned to the iPhone maker’s Zengzhou factory.
Oscar Winning Director Slams Apple’s Butterfly Keyboard
Oscar winning director Taika Waititi took aim at Apple’s butterfly keyboard, and called on the Writers Guild of America to “do something.”
Trump Administration Using Smartphone Data For Border Enforcement
The Trump administration purchased a commercial database mapping the movements of millions of cellphones for border enforcement purposes.
