So far, this release cycle for iOS 11.4 includes AirPlay 2, along with Messages in iCloud; HomePod stereo pairing was removed in developer beta 2.
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Bill Gates Calls Apple 'Amazing,' While Warren Buffett Values How Consumers Make Apple Part of their Lives
Former Microsoft chairman Bill Gates called Apple an “amazing company” on CNBC Monday, while Berkshire Hathaway chairman Warren Buffett said he liked Apple because of the way consumers make the company’s products a part of their lives.
There's a Chance iOS 11.4 Will Bring HomePod Calendar
Although iOS 11.4 betas are out, beta software for HomePod isn’t available yet, but it should be coming in the next few weeks.
Apple Updates iPhone X Repair Policy for Face ID Problems
It sounds like there might be a connection between the iPhone X back camera failure and the front TrueDepth sensor system.
PSA: Serious 7Zip Security Vulnerability Found, What You Can Do
Mac users aren’t affected because 7Zip is only available for Windows.
Microsoft Unveils Two Windows 10 iOS Apps at its Build Conference
The company has unveiled two Windows 10 iOS apps that will make it easier for your iPhone to work with your PC.
There's an iPhone 7 Microphone Bug for Device on iOS 11.3 or Later
It affects certain iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models running iOS 11.3 or later.
IK Multimedia Announces UNO Synth Analog Synthesizer
It’s a monophonic synth with triggers, pads, presets, and analog sound—Bryan Chaffin does so love his analog sounds.
Online Petition Calls for Apple to Redesign and Replace 2016 MacBook Keyboard
The 2016 and later MacBook Pro keyboard has been a point of contention—and failure—for some users, and now a petition is demanding Apple recall the laptop and install a better keyboard.
Apple Working With Publishers for Apple News Video
Video content for Apple News was part of the iOS 11.3 update
Check Out these 4 iPhone and iPad Star Wars Games for Star Wars Day
It’s May the 4th, which means today is Star Wars Day. We rounded up four Star Wars games for your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch to help celebrate the day.
Apple HomePod Update Article Appears, but No Update Yet Available
The notes included in the article, however, list only current features with no other mention of an actual update, and a check in the Home app shows no update available, either.
PSA: Twitter Recommends Password Reset after Discovering Internal Bug
That “bug” essentially stored passwords unmasked—which is utterly awful—though the company said there was no known breach of this info.
Bombich Software Updates Carbon Copy Cloner With APFS Snapshot Support
Bombich Software has recently announced that version 5.1 of Carbon Copy Cloner now offers extensive APFS snapshot support.
Apple Signs 10 Episode Deal for 'Are You Sleeping' TV Series
Apple signed a deal at the beginning of the year for a TV series adaptation of “Are You Sleeping” starring Octavia Spencer, and now we know the deal is for a 10 episode season.
Facebook Wants to be Your New Favorite Online Dating Service
Facebook is launching its own dating service some time this year so you’ll soon have a new way to find Mr. or Mrs. Right and share more personal information with the social network.
Apple and Microsoft in Talks with UAE to End Ban on FaceTime and Skype
Voice-over-IP (VOIP) services face are banned in the UAE to protect local telecom monopolies, but the government also tends towards authoritarianism and listens in on communications of its citizens and vast numbers of foreign guest workers.
Apple Pay Business Will Soon Be in 24 Markets, Accounts For 90% of Mobile Payments
In those markets, Apple Pay accounts for 90% of all mobile contactless payments.
Apple Watch Business is Equal to a Fortune 300 Company, Up 50%
The Apple Watch had great holiday sales in 2017 and made more money than the entire Swiss watch industry.
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Apple Reports Record $61.1 Billion in Revenues and EPS of $273, Beating Wall Street Estimates [Update]
Wall Street consensus estimates were for revenues of $60.8 billion and EPS of $2.68, making the quarter a solid beat for Apple. [Updated with more information about Apple’s results, a $100 billion share rebuy program, and a 16% increase in the company’s dividend.]
Apple Seeds macOS 10.13.5 Developer Beta 3
The biggest feature for end-users is continued testing of Messages in iCloud.
Apple Seeds iOS 11.4 Developer Beta 3
So far, this release cycle for iOS 11.4 includes AirPlay 2, along with Messages in iCloud.
No Cross-platform App Development Platform from Apple Until 2019
Don’t count on seeing Apple’s rumored unified app platform at Worldwide Developer Conference this year. That’s likely happening in 2019, and macOS will go 64-bit only at the same time.
Apple 2018 Q2 Earnings Report Today with All Eyes On iPhone Sales
Apple’s second fiscal quarter earnings report for 2018 is today, May 1st, and the big focus will be on iPhone sales.
