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Adobe Launches New Fonts Recommendations Feature
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Adobe Launches New Fonts Recommendations Feature

Andrew Orr · May 5, 2021

On Tuesday Adobe launched a new feature called Adobe Fonts Recommendations. It helps users receive the right fonts for their projects.

Twitter to Warn Mobile Users to Review Replies With Potentially Abusive Language
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Twitter to Warn Mobile Users to Review Replies With Potentially Abusive Language

Andrew Orr · May 5, 2021

On Wednesday Twitter announced that it will roll out a feature for English-language users on iOS and Android about their tweets.

Worlds With Friends and Farmville Running Mother’s Day In-Game Events
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Worlds With Friends and Farmville Running Mother's Day In-Game Events

Charlotte Henry · May 5, 2021

To try and help those who need to celebrate Mother’s Day virtually, Zynga is offering in-game events via Words With Friends and Farmville.

Luna Display’s Target Display Mode Feature Adds Ethernet, Thunderbolt
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Luna Display’s Target Display Mode Feature Adds Ethernet, Thunderbolt

Andrew Orr · May 5, 2021

M1 iMacs don’t support Apple’s Target Display Mode, but Luna Display has a workaround with Mac-to-Mac Mode.

Developers Have a New Area to Place App Store Ads
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Developers Have a New Area to Place App Store Ads

Andrew Orr · May 5, 2021

Apple announced on Tuesday that developers have a new area to place App Store ads for their apps.

Apple Awards US$410 Million From Advanced Manufacturing Fund to Laser Manufacturer II-VI
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Apple Awards US$410 Million From Advanced Manufacturing Fund to Laser Manufacturer II-VI

Charlotte Henry · May 5, 2021

Apple has awarded an additional US$410 million from its Advanced Manufacturing Fund to optical technology manufacturer II-VI.

‘Ted Lasso’ and ‘Stillwater’ Earn Peabody Awards Nominations
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‘Ted Lasso’ and ‘Stillwater’ Earn Peabody Awards Nominations

Charlotte Henry · May 4, 2021

Apple TV+ offerings ‘Ted Lasso’ and ‘Stillwater’ are amongst 60 shows announced as nominees for the 2021 Peabody Awards.

Apple TV+ Announces Makur Maker Documentary Series ‘Big Man on Campus’
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Apple TV+ Announces Makur Maker Documentary Series 'Big Man on Campus'

Charlotte Henry · May 4, 2021

Apple TV+ has ordered the documentary series ‘Big Man on Campus;, telling the coming-of-age story of basketball phenomenon Makur Maker.

Phil Schiller Suggested Reducing Apple’s App Store Cut to 20 Percent a Decade Ago
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Phil Schiller Suggested Reducing Apple's App Store Cut to 20 Percent a Decade Ago

Charlotte Henry · May 4, 2021

Phil Schiller, the Apple Fellow responsible for leading the App Store, mooted a change to Apple’s 30 percent cut back in 2011.

Steve Jobs Once Called Facebook This Crappy Name
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Steve Jobs Once Called Facebook This Crappy Name

Andrew Orr · May 4, 2021

A series of emails revealed in the Epic v Apple case showed how Steve Jobs had humorously referred to Facebook at one point.

Facebook Implies That its App Tracking Keeps its Products Free
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Facebook Implies That its App Tracking Keeps its Products Free

Andrew Orr · May 4, 2021

Facebook is displaying a message in its apps on iOS 14.5 that tells people to let it track you in order to keep its services free.

Claris Launches ‘Claris Connect’ for Apple School Manager
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Claris Launches ‘Claris Connect’ for Apple School Manager

Andrew Orr · May 4, 2021

Claris International has launched Claris Connect for Apple School Manager. It integrates student information system (SIS) data.

Apple Hires AI Scientist Samy Bengio From Google
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Apple Hires AI Scientist Samy Bengio From Google

Andrew Orr · May 3, 2021

Apple has hired Samy Bengio, a specialist in artificial intelligence from Google expected to join Apple’s team under John Giannandrea.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt‘s ‘Mr. Corman’ to Premiere on Apple TV+ on August 6
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt‘s ‘Mr. Corman’ to Premiere on Apple TV+ on August 6

Charlotte Henry · May 3, 2021

Apple Original comedy series Mr. Corman, created by, directed by, and starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, is set to air on Apple TV+ on August 6.

Apple Releases macOS 11.3.1 With Security Fixes
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Apple Releases macOS 11.3.1 With Security Fixes

Andrew Orr · May 3, 2021

Apple has released macOS Big Sur 11.3.1 alongside iOS 14.5.1. Both were released due to security fixes but we don’t know many details.

Warren Buffett: Tim Cook is a ‘Fantastic Manager’ who was ‘Underappreciated’
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Warren Buffett: Tim Cook is a 'Fantastic Manager' who was 'Underappreciated'

Charlotte Henry · May 3, 2021

Warren Buffett described Tim Cook as “one of the best managers in the world” at Berkshire Hathaway’s shareholder meeting.

Download iOS 14.5.1 to Fix the App Tracking Transparency Bug
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Download iOS 14.5.1 to Fix the App Tracking Transparency Bug

Andrew Orr · May 3, 2021

Apple released iOS 14.5.1 on Monday to fix a bug related to a new feature called App Tracking Transparency.

IFixit Rips Apart an AirTag to Show Off its Insides
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IFixit Rips Apart an AirTag to Show Off its Insides

Andrew Orr · May 3, 2021

AirTags are now released on finding their way into customers’ hands, and iFixit tore one apart in their usual style.

New Generation of Black Male Teachers in Apple-Supported Education Program
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New Generation of Black Male Teachers in Apple-Supported Education Program

Charlotte Henry · May 3, 2021

The inaugural freshmen year of the Apple-backed African American Male Teacher Initiative at Huston-Tillotson University ends this week.

Apple Rejects 78 Percent App Store Operating Margin Figure From Epic Expert Witness
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Apple Rejects 78 Percent App Store Operating Margin Figure From Epic Expert Witness

Charlotte Henry · May 3, 2021

Apple hit back at a figure put forward by an expert witness for Epic Games who said the App Store had operating margins of nearly 78 percent.

Goldman Sachs Reverses its ‘Sell’ Analysis for Apple Stock
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Goldman Sachs Reverses its ‘Sell’ Analysis for Apple Stock

Andrew Orr · April 30, 2021

Apple reported record-breaking results for its March quarter on Wednesday, taking Wall Street by surprise.

Visible to Offer Early Smartphone Upgrade Program for Members
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Visible to Offer Early Smartphone Upgrade Program for Members

Andrew Orr · April 30, 2021

Starting May 3, Visible will offer an early smartphone upgrade program for Apple, Samsung, and Google phones.

SuperDuper Can Back Up Your M1 Mac, But There’s a Catch
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SuperDuper Can Back Up Your M1 Mac, But There’s a Catch

Andrew Orr · April 30, 2021

In the latest beta version of SuperDuper, v.3.5 beta 1, it’s the first version to fully support bootable Big Sur backups on M1 Macs.

MOFT Introduces 2-in-1 Stand & Case for iPad Pro, iPad Air
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MOFT Introduces 2-in-1 Stand & Case for iPad Pro, iPad Air

Andrew Orr · April 30, 2021

MOFT has a new product for the iPad Pro and iPad Air 2020. Called MOFT Float, it gives customers a 2-in-1 stand/case combination.

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