Disney+, HBO Now, and Showtime had huge spikes in new subscribers last week, but it was just a 10% improvement for Apple TV+.
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T-Mobile Now Supports Apple Pay for Paying Bills
T-Mobile added Apple Pay as an option for customers to pay their bills with, available on its website and in the app.
Tim Cook: Apple Able to Source Ten-Million Masks to Help in Fight Against Coronavirus
Tim Cook announced that Apple has been able to source 10 million masks for medical staff in the U.S., and “millions” for those in Europe.
Safari Now Blocks All Third-Party Cookies by Default
In an update on the WebKit blog, we learned that Apple now blocks third-party cookies by default in Safari.
Jamf Offers Same-Day Support For Apple Operating System Upgrades
Across its range of products, Jamf supports new features rolled out in the latest Apple operating system updates.
Apple Releases ARKit 3.5 With New Scene Geometry API
Apple released ARKit 3.5 today that can take advantage of the iPad Pro 2020’s LiDAR scanner to improve the realism of AR objects.
Apple Releases Security Updates 2020-002 for High Sierra, Mojave & Catalina
Apple released Security Update 2020-002 for High Sierra and Mojave on March 24.
The same updates are included in Catalina 10.15.4.
macOS Catalina 10.15.4 Lets You Import Chrome Passwords to iCloud Keychain
Along with its other OS updates, Apple released the macOS Catalina 10.15.4 update today, adding some important Mac-specific features.
ZAGG Launches ‘Slim Book Go’, ‘Rugged Book Go’ iPad Keyboard Cases
Today ZAGG announced the launch of new keyboard cases: The Slim Book Go and Rugged Book Go. Both are available for the iPad Pro.
How the Coronavirus Outbreak is Altering Podcast Listening Habits
The coronavirus outbreak seems to be having an effect on podcast listening habits, particularly in badly hit countries like Italy
Apple Releases 13.4 Update for iOS and iPadOS
Apple just released the latest update for its operating systems: 13.4. It includes a redesigned system to support mice and trackpads, changes in Files, and more.
Universal App Purchases Roll Out For Apple’s Platforms Today
Apple is giving developers the option to distribute their apps as universal purchases starting today, so users only have to buy an app once.
Disney+ is Live in Europe, But With Reduced Bandwidth Utlilization
Disney+ is now live in Europe, but it launched with a lower overall bandwidth utilization of at least 25 percent.
Government Excludes Apple Watch From Tariffs
The U.S. Trade Representative approved Apple’s request to exclude the Apple Watch from U.S. tariffs on imported Chinese goods.
AAPL Falls, Taking Firm Below $1 Trillion Valuation
AAPL stock fell after markets opened, taking Apple below the £1 trillion valuation it regained back in October.
Apple Offers 10% When You Add Funds to Apple ID
Apple is giving customers a way to earn a bit of extra cash. When you add funds to Apple ID you get a 10% bonus.
Oprah Has a New Coronavirus Show on Apple TV+
Oprah has launched a special new show on Apple TV+ discussing the coronavirus outbreak with a variety of guests.
Apple TV+ Throttling Video Streaming to Help Reduce Strain on European Broadband
Apple TV+ has reduced the bit rate quality of its streamed-video to help ease the strain currently on European broadband networks.
Siri Can Walk You Through Symptoms of Coronavirus
Siri has a new capability: She can list the symptoms of coronavirus if you question if you have it, and give you advice based on your answers.
Apple Books Gives Out Free Books and Audiobooks
On Sunday Apple customers may have noticed a notification from Apple Books. It offers free books and audiobooks for the whole family.
Netflix Relief Fund Gives $100M for Halted Productions
Netflix is creating a US$100 million relief fund to help productions that were halted due to the coronavirus.
5 Resources For Meditation, Mindfulness, and Exercise
We live in stressful times, but there are some fantastic digital resources out there to help with meditation, mindfulness, & exercise.
Conan O'Brien to Shoot Full Episodes of Late Night Show on His iPhone
Conan O’Brien announced he will become the first late night host to produce a full show remotely, using his iPhone and Skype.
Apple Bans Keyboard App Used to Bypass Chinese Censorship
On Thursday, Apple removed “Boom the Encryption Keyboard” from the App Store. People used it to bypass censorship in China.