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This Designer is Re-Thinking the macOS Font Picker
Designer Sam William Smith wants to make the font picker easier to use when you have a lot of fonts installed.
Siri Improves in Loup Ventures AI Showdown, Still Trails Google Assistant
Loup Ventures conducted its annual test to see how popular voice assistants perform, and Apple’s Siri came in second behind Google Assistant.
Tests Confirm Core i9 MacBook Pro Software Update Fixes Throttling Issue
Apple addressed Core i9 MacBook Pro throttling issues head on with a software update on Tuesday and early tests show the issue really is fixed.
Dropbox Denies Giving Researchers Private User Data
We don’t know if the users whose data was collected were asked for permission.
24 Sentenced in Recent India Phone Scam Case
It included charges of conspiracy to commit identity theft, impersonation of an officer of the United States, wire fraud, and money laundering.
Apple Releases Software Fix for MacBook Pro (2018) Thermal Throttling, Apologizes for Bug
Apple released a software update and apology for what it called a bug that resulted in the much-ballyhooed thermal throttling issue in its new MacBook Pro 2018 models.
ISO: 5G TV Provider. Must Be Apple or Google
Later this year the carrier plans to launch 5G in Los Angeles and Sacramento.
Apple Opening Milan Piazza Liberty Store July 26th
Apple’s Piazza Liberty store in Milan is opening in Milan this Thursday, July 26th. Apple says the store will be open 24 hours a day and host special events all year.
Bluetooth Pairing Flaw Could Lead to Man in the Middle Attacks
CERT issued a warning for a Bluetooth security flaw that could lead to a man-in-the-middle attack.
Looking for Dark Mode Apps for your iPhone and iPad? Check Out this List
Apple made a big deal out of Dark Mode for apps during its Worldwide Developer Conference in June, and now it’s highlighting iPhone and iPad apps that offer the feature.
Apple Will Host a HomePod QA Session on July 25
Customers will be able to ask Apple support representatives questions about the HomePod.
Apple Business Chat Expands to More Services
Apple Business Chat, which the company unveiled with iOS 11.3, is expanding to 10 new partners and five new platforms.
AdGuard Pro is Being Discontinued due to App Store Policy
Due to App Store guidelines, AdGuard Pro in its current form is being discontinued. The company shared a blog post detailing what happened.
iPhone Fast Charging to Require Certified USB-C Chargers
iPhone 18 W fast charging will require USB-C chargers that meet authentication standards. That’ll make them harder to find, but safer for your iPhone.
HomePod OS 12 to Support iPhone Voice Calls, Multiple Timers
A HomePod OS 12 private beta reportedly has the ability to handle phone calls when linked to your iPhone, can invoke Find My iPhone with a Siri voice command, and also includes multiple timer support.
Data Transfer Project Will Make it Easier to Switch Platforms
The companies want to build an open-source data portability platform to make it easy for users to migrate between platforms.
Two Researchers Examined Phone Spying. What They Found Won't Shock You
Kara Swisher of Recode recently interviewed two researchers from Northeastern University about phone spying.
New Apple Ads Showcase iPhone Privacy, Sustainability
iPhone is the culmination of Apple’s ideals on privacy, recycling, energy efficiency, and more.
Apple Pay Summertime Discount Promo Includes Fandango, Grubhub, More
Apple has a new summertime Apple Pay promotion that’ll save you money when you buy movie tickets through Fandango, food through Grubhub, and more. The promotion runs from July 19th through August 1st.
Apple Watch Faces Price Hike From US Tariffs
Your next Apple Watch could cost more thanks to tariffs the Trump administration is imposing on products imported from China.
Comcast Backs Out of Fox Bid, Disney Wins the Deal
Comcast just backed out of trying to buy 21st Century Fox, leaving Disney and its US$70 billion bid as the last man standing.
Soon You Might See Emergency Alerts on Netflix
Two Senators, one from Hawaii and one from South Dakota, introduced a bill called the Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement (READI).
Survey Says: iOS Users Hate App Subscriptions but Spend More Anyway
The data comes from a survey of 800 smartphone users in the U.S.