At the end of Apple’s MacBook Air announcement was information on a Mac mini 2020 update with more storage and faster speeds.
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iOS, iPadOS 13.4 Arrives on March 24 With Trackpad Support
Announced with the new iPad Pro, Apple is releasing iOS / iPadOS 13.4 on March 24. Among other features, it brings trackpad support to iPads.
Apple Releases Mac Pro Afterburner Card as Separate Purchase
Previously only available as a Mac Pro upgrade option, Apple is releasing the Afterburner card as a separate US$2,000 purchase today.
Refreshed MacBook Air 2020 Drops in Price to $999
Along with the release of new iPad Pros, Apple also announced a refresh of the MacBook Air and Mac mini, with a new Magic Keyboard.
Apple Announces New iPad Pro With LiDAR and Magic Keyboard
Apple announced the release of a new iPad Pro this morning, featuring an A12Z Bionic chip, an Ultra Wide camera, and a LiDAR scanner.
HomeKit Secure Video Comes to eufyCam2
A firmware upgrade is bringing HomeKit Secure Video to the eufyCam 2, as announced during the WWDC 2019 keynote.
5 Games to Play When You’re Stuck at Home
Whether you’re sheltering-in-place or just want to find a new game to play, we’ve rounded up five games to consider as your next purchase.
‘Movies Anywhere’ Will Let You Lend Movies to Friends
Movies Anywhere is adding a new feature called Screen Pass that lets you temporarily share your movies with others.
Apple Amongst Tech Firms Facing ITC Patent Probe
The U.S. ITC has opened an investigation into Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and other tech firms over potential patent violations.
Financial Companies Expose 425 GB of Data in Insecure Database
Researchers found an insecure database thought to have belonged to Advantage Capital Funding and Argus Capital Funding. It contained over 500,000 records of personal and professional information.
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[UPDATE] Apple Closes Stores, Suspends TV+ Production, Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
Apple Stores have been closed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with TV+ production also suspended.
NBCUniversal Makes New Movies Available for Download
To combat financial losses from movie theaters shutting down due to the pandemic, NBCUniversal is making brand new movies available to download.
Social Media Platform ‘MeWe’ Launches Dual-Camera Videos
MeWe, which presents itself as a privacy social network, launched dual-camera videos and a new feature called MeWe Stories.
02 Cellular Network Offering New UK Customers Six-Months Free Disney+
Cellular network 02 is offering new and upgrading UK customers six-months of Disney+ for free when it launches there next week.
Apple Extends Device Return Period Over Store Closures
Apple published an FAQ that answers questions customers may have after Apple closed all retail stores due to the coronavirus.
Powerbeats 4 Coming Soon for $149
Beats made it official: New Powerbeats 4 headphones are coming soon for US$149 with an increase in battery life and the H1 chip.
Apple Receives €1.1 Billion Fine From French Competition Authority
Apple received a €1.1 billion fine from the French competition authority, the largest it has ever handed out to one firm.
WWDC 2020 Will be Online Only, Apple Confirms
After much speculation, Apple has confirmed that WWDC 2020 will be an online-only that will take place in June.
All The Apple Stores in China Are Open
All the Apple Stores in China have reopened, but it seems that Today at Apple sessions have have not yet resumed.
France Fines Apple Over Anti-Competitive Behavior
France’s competition authority is fining Apple, saying the company engaged in anti-competitive behavior in its distribution and sales network.
Production on Apple TV+ Series 'Foundation' Suspended Due to Coronavirus
Production on the forthcoming Apple TV+ sci-fi series ‘Foundation’ has been suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Apple Music Signs New Deals With Record Labels, But Maybe Not a Bundle
Apple Music has signed new multi-year deals with top record labels like Sony Music, Universal Music, and Warner Music.
Apple TV+ ‘The Morning Show’ on Hiatus Due to Coronavirus
Apple TV+ show The Morning Show will be going on a two-week hiatus as a precautionary measure against the coronavirus.
Apple VP Rubén Caballero Leaves for a Company Called ‘Humane‘
Apple’s Vice President of Engineering Rubén Caballero has recently left for a new company called Humane, serving as a technical advisor.