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Apple Adds Allscripts to Health Records

Andrew Orr · August 26, 2019

Apple has added digital health records company Allscripts to its Health Records. This lets patients and medical professionals share and access medical records on Apple devices.

Apple Involved in TSMC Patent Lawsuit
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Apple Involved in TSMC Patent Lawsuit

Andrew Orr · August 26, 2019

GlobalFoundries accused TSMC of patent infringement involving 16 patents. Apple is cited in three of them.

Apple Releases watchOS 5.3.1
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Apple Releases watchOS 5.3.1

Bryan Chaffin · August 26, 2019

It’s intended to keeps Apple Watch up-to-date with iOS 12.4.1, which was also released Monday.

Apple Releases tvOS 12.4.1 to Address Security Issue
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Apple Releases tvOS 12.4.1 to Address Security Issue

Bryan Chaffin · August 26, 2019

The security release addresses a vulnerability that could allow the bad guys to take over your Apple TV.

Apple Releases macOS Mojave 10.14.6 Supplemental Update with App and Large File Performance Fixes
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Apple Releases macOS Mojave 10.14.6 Supplemental Update with App and Large File Performance Fixes

Bryan Chaffin · August 26, 2019

The update includes a security fix, as well as some specific performance issues, including a large file issue, a MacBook sleep issue, and an issue that could stop some of Apple’s own apps from updating.

Apple Releases iOS 12.4.1, a Security Update
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Apple Releases iOS 12.4.1, a Security Update

Bryan Chaffin · August 26, 2019

Apple released iOS 12.4.1 on Monday, a security release that, “provides important security and stability updates, and is recommended for all users.”

Irish Contractors Listened to 1,000 Siri Recordings Per Shift, Alleges Ex-Employee
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Irish Contractors Listened to 1,000 Siri Recordings Per Shift, Alleges Ex-Employee

Charlotte Henry · August 26, 2019

Contractors in Cork, Ireland were expected to listen to 1,000 Siri recordings per shift, a former employee has claimed.

Disney+ is Challenging Netflix’s Premium Tier
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Disney+ is Challenging Netflix's Premium Tier

Charlotte Henry · August 26, 2019

For $7-a-month Disney+ will allow users to have four simultaneous streams, 4K, UHD and High Dynamic Range picture quality.

Tim Cook in Line For $114 Million Share Windfall
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Tim Cook in Line For $114 Million Share Windfall

Charlotte Henry · August 26, 2019

Apple CEO Tim Cook is in line for a payout worth $114 million, with various share options due to vest later this month.

YouTube Cancels Accounts Showing Hong Kong Protests
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YouTube Cancels Accounts Showing Hong Kong Protests

Charlotte Henry · August 23, 2019

YouTube suspended 210 channels that “behaved in a coordinated manner” whilst uploading videos of the recent Hong Kong protests.

Walmart Sues Tesla Over Solar Panel Fires
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Walmart Sues Tesla Over Solar Panel Fires

Andrew Orr · August 23, 2019

Walmart is suing Tesla in a multi-million dollar lawsuit, alleging that the latter’s solar panels caused fires on as many as seven stores.

50 Attorneys General and 12 Carriers Want to End Robocalling
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50 Attorneys General and 12 Carriers Want to End Robocalling

Andrew Orr · August 23, 2019

The attorneys general of every state along with 12 carriers announced a plan to end robocalling. But it’s not legally binding, nor is there a deadline.

NSA Wants Congress to Reauthorize Section 215 Permanently
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NSA Wants Congress to Reauthorize Section 215 Permanently

Andrew Orr · August 23, 2019

Section 215 gives the NSA and FBI the power to collect the phone records of innocent Americans, and the NSA wants it to be permanent.

Ruby 11 Libraries Found to Contain Backdoors
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Ruby 11 Libraries Found to Contain Backdoors

Andrew Orr · August 23, 2019

The RubyGems package repository removed 18 backdoors from Ruby 11 software libraries meant to launch secret cryptocurrency mining.

‘Tim Cook Calls Donald Trump Directly,’ President Reveals
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'Tim Cook Calls Donald Trump Directly,' President Reveals

Charlotte Henry · August 23, 2019

President Trump piled raised onto Tim Cook and said the Apple CEO called him “whenever there is a problem.”

Bose Launches Home Speaker With Air Play 2 Support
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Bose Launches Home Speaker With Air Play 2 Support

Charlotte Henry · August 23, 2019

Bose unveiled a new portable Home Speaker with AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect support, set for release in September in two colors.

Today at Apple Music Remix Features Taylor Swift
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Today at Apple Music Remix Features Taylor Swift

Andrew Orr · August 22, 2019

Apple stores have Music Labs that let customers remix songs of popular musicians. Taylor Swift is the third musician to have a session.

Following its Release, Apple Card Twitter is Here to Help
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Following its Release, Apple Card Twitter is Here to Help

Andrew Orr · August 22, 2019

The Apple Card Twitter account is here to help you with all your credit card needs. Well, maybe. Right now there’s only one tweet.

Apple Stops Selling ‘Designed by Apple in California’ Book
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Apple Stops Selling 'Designed by Apple in California' Book

Andrew Orr · August 22, 2019

After about three years in print, it appears that Apple is canceling its ‘Designed by Apple in California’ book.

The Effect of Apple TV+ on Apple’s Bottom Line
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The Effect of Apple TV+ on Apple's Bottom Line

Charlotte Henry · August 22, 2019

For every 10 million subscribers Apple TV+ gets, 20 to 25 cents could be added to earnings per share, according to an analyst.

Bug Hunter Complains About Lack of Steam Bounty
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Bug Hunter Complains About Lack of Steam Bounty

Charlotte Henry · August 22, 2019

A bug-hunter revealed details of two flaws with gaming platform Steam but parent company Valve angered him by refusing to pay a bounty.

Want a Clean Apple Card? Here’s How
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Want a Clean Apple Card? Here's How

Andrew Orr · August 22, 2019

Want a clean Apple Card? Apple has a new support page that tells customers how to do just that.

Spotify Offering Three Months of Premium for Free, Matching Apple Music
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Spotify Offering Three Months of Premium for Free, Matching Apple Music

Charlotte Henry · August 22, 2019

Spotify is giving users the first three months of a Premium plan for free, bringing it in-line with Apple Music’s offer.

Twelve South Launches New iPad Pro Journal Case
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Twelve South Launches New iPad Pro Journal Case

Andrew Orr · August 21, 2019

Today Twelve South announced the launch of its iPad Pro Journal case, giving your aluminum and glass devices an attractive, leather wrap.

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