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Apple is Building a Battery Farm Capable of Storing 240MW Hours of Energy
Apple shared some environmental news on Wednesday, including an energy storage project capable of storing 240 megawatt-hours of energy.
Epic Games Files Anti-Apple Complaint to UK Regulator
Epic Games has filed a complaint to the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority alleging that Apple has engaged in anticompetitive behavior.
Twelve South Launches MagicBridge Extended to Join Magic Keyboard and Trackpad
On Tuesday Twelve South launched a new product called MagicBridge Extended. It’s an enclosure to combine an Apple Magic Trackpad 2 with a Magic Keyboard.
Disney MagicMobile Lets You Check in With iPhone, Apple Watch
A new Disney MagicMobile service lets guests at Walt Disney World Resort to check into theme parks with their iPhone or Apple Watch.
Big Tech Fights Independent Repair Shops Over ‘Right to Repair’
Lobbyists and independent repair shop owners met in a committee hearing in Nevada to argue over its Right to Repair bill.
Apple Announces Online-Only WWDC 2021 for June 7-11
Apple has officially set the date for WWDC 2021 and it’s from June 7 to June 11. Like the 2020 keynote this year’s program will be an online experience.
Ted Lasso to Give Pep Talk at SAG Awards 2021
Ted Lasso is to give a pre-match pep talk to his team as part of a brand new sketch that will air during the SAG Awards on Sunday night.
Apple Expands Indie Repair Program to Over 200 Countries
Apple is expanding its Independent Repair Program globally in over 200 countries, and interested providers can sign up on the company’s website.
HYPER Launches iPhone 12 MagSafe Battery Pack
HYPER by Sanho Corporation has launched a MagSafe battery pack for the iPhone 12 smartphone line.
Apple TV Gets First LGBTQ+ Channel - OUTtv
OUTtv, a collaboration between OUTtv Media Group and Producer Entertainment Group and the first LGBTQ+ channel on Apple TV, is available now.
Otterbox Releases iPad Cases for Kids and Other Accessories
On Monday Otterbox announced a line of iPad cases for kids and other accessories like cables, a tablet stand, and charging cords.
All Apple Services Back to Normal After App Store and iCloud Services Experience Issues
The App Store, Mac App Store, and some iCloud services were listed as experiencing issues on Apple’s System Status pages, but are now fixed.
Apple Commissions Photography to Celebrate Holi Festival
To mark the Hindu festival of Holi, Apple commissioned the latest ‘Shot on iPhone’ photography collection from artist Dhruvin S.
David Attenborough Wildlife Documentary Coming to Apple TV+
Apple announced several updates to Apple TV+ in anticipation of Earth Day 2021, including a new wildlife documentary narrated by David Attenborough.
Epic Games vs Apple: How Economists Are Playing a Key Role in Crucial Case
Economists are playing a key role in the Apple vs Epic Games case with lawyers closely monitoring how much analysis expert witnesses submit.
We Could See a Rugged Apple Watch in the Future
A report on Friday claims that Apple is considering a rugged Apple Watch for hikers and other athletes
Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 14.4.2 With Webkit Security Fix
Apple released iOS and iPadOS 14.4.2 providing “important security updates [that] is recommended for all users.”
‘Home Before Dark’ Season 2 Releases on June 11
“Home Before Dark” season two will premiere on Apple TV+ Friday, June 11. The mystery drama was created by Dana Fox and Dara Resnik.
Apple Music Launches ‘Saylists’ for Speech-Impaired Customers
Apple has integrated a project from Warner Music into Apple Music called “saylists,” special playlists to help people with speech-sound disorders.
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[Updated] Amanda Gorman Discusses Biden Inaugural Poem on Oprah Apple TV+ Show
A discussion between Oprah Winfrey and Amanda Gorman, in which they discuss her inaugural poem, is now available on Apple TV+.
'12 Angry Men... and Women,' Recorded at The Steve Jobs Theater to Stream on Apple TV
A performance of ’12 Angry Men… and Women ‘by The Billie Holiday Theater Company will be available exclusively via Apple TV from March 26.
T-Mobile Completes Rollout of Anti-Spam ‘STIR/SHAKEN’ Technology
T-Mobile announced on Thursday that it completed the rollout of its anti-spam STIR/SHAKEN technology.
Slack Has to Reverse Course on Connect DMs Feature After Harassment Concerns
Slack has had to roll back key parts of the Connect DMS feature it just launched amidst concerns about harassment.