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Spatial Audio With Dolby Atmos and Lossless Audio Comes to Apple Music
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Spatial Audio With Dolby Atmos and Lossless Audio Comes to Apple Music

Charlotte Henry · May 17, 2021

Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos is coming to Apple Music and the service’s entire library of tracks is also going to become available in Lossless audio.

Coinbase Will List Dogecoin as Tradeable in 6-8 Weeks
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Coinbase Will List Dogecoin as Tradeable in 6-8 Weeks

Andrew Orr · May 14, 2021

In a call with investors, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the crypto exchange will list Dogecoin as tradeable in six to eight weeks.

Major Browsers Vulnerable to Cross-Browser Tracking Exploit
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Major Browsers Vulnerable to Cross-Browser Tracking Exploit

Andrew Orr · May 14, 2021

Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Tor are vulnerable to a type of cross-browser tracking that can identify users.

Did the Government Take Down the DarkSide Ransomware Group?
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Did the Government Take Down the DarkSide Ransomware Group?

Andrew Orr · May 14, 2021

DarkSide is the group behind the ransomware attack affecting Colonial Pipeline, and recently said it lost control of its web servers.

FDA Continues to Monitor MagSafe Magnets With Medical Devices
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FDA Continues to Monitor MagSafe Magnets With Medical Devices

Andrew Orr · May 14, 2021

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a statement saying the agency is continuing to monitor the effects of MagSafe on medical devices.

Tile Trackers Didn’t Sell Well in Apple Stores
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Tile Trackers Didn't Sell Well in Apple Stores

Charlotte Henry · May 14, 2021

Tile trackers did not sell well in Apple Stores, according to Apple Chief Compliance Officer Kyle Andeer in a letter to lawmakers.

U.S. and China Activists Hit Out at Apple App Store During Epic Games Trial
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U.S. and China Activists Hit Out at Apple App Store During Epic Games Trial

Charlotte Henry · May 13, 2021

As Apple’s court clash with Epic Games continues, campaigners in the U.S and China have reiterated their complaints against the App Store.

What’s Wrong With AirTags? Stalkers and Security
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What’s Wrong With AirTags? Stalkers and Security

Andrew Orr · May 13, 2021

One report about AirTag on Thursday show that more security researchers are exploring the device, and another says it is a “gift to stalkers.”

People Can Now Store Medical Records in 1Password
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People Can Now Store Medical Records in 1Password

Andrew Orr · May 13, 2021

On Thursday Agile Bits announced a new data type item that lets people store medical records in 1Password.

Pixelmator Pro Available With 50 Percent Discount
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Pixelmator Pro Available With 50 Percent Discount

Charlotte Henry · May 13, 2021

Pixelmator Pro is currently available with a 50 percent discount, and users also got a sneak peek at version 2.1 of the software.

App Tracking Transparency Most Popular New Feature With iPhone Users, as Brand Loyalty Soars
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App Tracking Transparency Most Popular New Feature With iPhone Users, as Brand Loyalty Soars

Charlotte Henry · May 13, 2021

Apple brand loyalty is at 92.6 percent, with App Tracking Transparency the most popular new iOS 14.5 features with iPhone users.

Teradici Partners With MacStadium on High-Performance Remote Mac Access
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Teradici Partners With MacStadium on High-Performance Remote Mac Access

Andrew Orr · May 13, 2021

PCoIP company Teradici is partnering with Mac cloud provider MacStadium to offer high-performance remote access to Macs in the cloud.

Canadian Court Approves Settlement Over Defective MacBook Pros
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Canadian Court Approves Settlement Over Defective MacBook Pros

Andrew Orr · May 13, 2021

A Canadian court has approved a settlement in a class-action lawsuit dating back to 2014 over defective MacBook Pro models.

Apple Engineer Leaves After Two Weeks After Racist, Sexist Comments Criticized
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Apple Engineer Leaves After Two Weeks After Racist, Sexist Comments Criticized

Charlotte Henry · May 13, 2021

A product manager has left Apple after a couple of weeks in the job following an internal backlash over previous racist, sexist comments.

MoneyGram Will Let People Convert Their Crypto to Cash
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MoneyGram Will Let People Convert Their Crypto to Cash

Andrew Orr · May 12, 2021

On Wednesday MoneyGram announced that it will help people in the U.S. withdraw their cryptocurrency in cash.

Joel Coen’s ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand Coming to Apple TV+
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Joel Coen’s 'The Tragedy of Macbeth starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand Coming to Apple TV+

Charlotte Henry · May 12, 2021

Apple Original Films and A24 are partnering on ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand.

Neural Implant Helps Person Write Just by Thinking
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Neural Implant Helps Person Write Just by Thinking

Andrew Orr · May 12, 2021

Researchers helped a paralyzed person to write just by imagining that we was writing, by using a neural implant.

Detroit Apple Developer Academy Applications Open This Week
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Detroit Apple Developer Academy Applications Open This Week

Charlotte Henry · May 12, 2021

Two new Apple Developer Academies in Korea and Detroit, Michigan are coming, with the applications for the Detroit site opening this week.

Apple Supports Alliance to Unify Smart Home Devices
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Apple Supports Alliance to Unify Smart Home Devices

Andrew Orr · May 12, 2021

Apple, Amazon, and Google are supporting an industry alliance to make it easier for smart home devices from different brands work together.

Backblaze Partners With Veeam for Disaster Recovery
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Backblaze Partners With Veeam for Disaster Recovery

Andrew Orr · May 11, 2021

Cloud backup service Backblaze has partnered with Veeam to combat ransomware with a disaster recovery plan.

Brydge Releases Air MAX+ for iPad Air and iPad Pro
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Brydge Releases Air MAX+ for iPad Air and iPad Pro

Andrew Orr · May 11, 2021

Brydge is releasing a new keyboard for iPad Air 4th-gen and iPad Pro 11-inch. It’s available to preorder for US$149.99.

These are the Most Data-Hungry Health and Fitness Apps
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These are the Most Data-Hungry Health and Fitness Apps

Andrew Orr · May 11, 2021

A recent study examined privacy policies of the top health and fitness apps to determine which ones track the most data.

Apple Stopped $1.5 Billion Transactions in 2020
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Apple Stopped $1.5 Billion Transactions in 2020

Andrew Orr · May 11, 2021

In the midst of its legal battle with Epic Games concerning the App Store, Apple says it stopped over US$1.5 billion fraudulent transactions in 2020.

‘Lisey’s Story’ Premiering on Apple TV+ June 4
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'Lisey's Story' Premiering on Apple TV+ June 4

Charlotte Henry · May 11, 2021

Lisey’s Story, an adaptation of the Stephen King novel starring Julianne Moore, will premiere on Apple TV+ on June 4th.

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