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The Latest App Store Phishing Scam is Tough to Spot

Andrew Orr · December 20, 2018

People have reported getting a fake receipt claiming to be a purchase confirmation by Apple.

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You Can Now Gift In-App Purchases To Others

Andrew Orr · December 20, 2018

There is no option to do so in the App Store, so it’s not clear how Apple will handle this. Maybe there will be a new option when you tap the three dots icon next to an app.

Recent, Notable Guests on TMO’s Background Mode Podcast: Jeff Gamet, Dr. Kiki Sanford
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Recent, Notable Guests on TMO's Background Mode Podcast: Jeff Gamet, Dr. Kiki Sanford

John Martellaro · December 19, 2018

John has had some very interesting and inspiring guests on his Background Mode podcast recently. Here are a few in case you missed them.

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Apple Shares Shot on iPhone XR and iPhone XS Photos

Andrew Orr · December 19, 2018

Apple shared some Shot on iPhone XR and iPhone XS photos for the holidays. New camera features in these phones include Smart HDR and more.

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Waze Throws Shade at Apple by Celebrating Tim Cook Day

Andrew Orr · December 19, 2018

Waze attributes much of its success to Apple, because of the Apple Maps debacle back in 2012, and celebrates an annual Tim Cook day.

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Facebook Gave Tech Firms Access to Your Data

Charlotte Henry · December 19, 2018

Facebook allowed other tech firms to access user’s personal data to a far greater degree than was known by them.

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New Apple Patent Outlines Work on Wraparound Display

Charlotte Henry · December 19, 2018

Apple received approval for patents relating to a wraparound display and a variety of other features, including “multi-device charging”.

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Elcomsoft Can Now Extract Your iPhone Health Data

Andrew Orr · December 19, 2018

Phone Breaker breaks into iPhones to extract the data, encrypted or not. And now it has the capability to extract iPhone health data.

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Swiss Apple Pay Issue Resolved

Charlotte Henry · December 18, 2018

Apple has offered an unspecified technical fix to a problem with Apple Pay in Switzerland that disrupted the use of a local alternative.

Qualcomm Says Apple Still ‘Flouting’ the Law
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Qualcomm Says Apple Still 'Flouting' the Law

Charlotte Henry · December 18, 2018

Qualcomm insisted that Apple remains in violation of court orders in China, despite the iOS updates pushed on Monday.

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Add Apple ID Funds and get a 10% Bonus

Andrew Orr · December 18, 2018

For a limited time when you add Apple ID funds you can get a 10% bonus. The special offer ends Thursday, December 20.

Images of New Smart Battery Case for iPhone XS and XS Max Leaked
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Images of New Smart Battery Case for iPhone XS and XS Max Leaked

Charlotte Henry · December 18, 2018

Leaked images of the expected new Apple Smart Battery Case show that it still has a “bump” and will only be available in black.

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Paul McCartney, Emma Stone Make Apple Music Anti-Bully Video

Andrew Orr · December 18, 2018

Mr. McCartney’s most recent album—Egypt Station—was released back in September. It has 16 tracks and the song Who Cares has an anti-bullying message.

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Justin Lin, Director of 'Fast and the Furious' Signs Apple Deal

Andrew Orr · December 18, 2018

Mr. Lin—with his production company Perfect Storm Entertainment—will develop, produce, and direct content that will emphasize a “global perspective.”

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The T-Mobile eSIM App is Ready to Download. But There's a Catch

Andrew Orr · December 18, 2018

If you have an unlocked iPhone XR, iPhone XS, or iPhone XS Max with iOS 12.1.1, you can use it. But there’s a catch.

iPhone Saved Shipwrecked Group’s Lives
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iPhone Saved Shipwrecked Group's Lives

Charlotte Henry · December 17, 2018

An iPhone helped save the lives of a group whose boat capsized in high seas. The device kept working, meaning the friends could call for help.

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PSA: App Store Glitch Messes With App Ratings, Reviews

Andrew Orr · December 17, 2018

An App Store glitch has messed with app ratings and reviews. Some developers say that up to half of their ratings and reviews have vanished.

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Apple Offers Six Free Audiobooks Read by Celebs

Andrew Orr · December 17, 2018

Apple Books is offering six free audiobooks read by celebrities like Kate Beckinsale, Kelsey Grammer, and Tituss Burgess.

New ‘Peanuts’ Content Coming Exclusively to Apple
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New 'Peanuts' Content Coming Exclusively to Apple

Charlotte Henry · December 17, 2018

Apple’s forthcoming streaming service will be the exclusive home of new ‘Peanuts’ series, specials and, shorts.

Manufacturers ‘Gearing Up’ for Qualcomm Trial
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Manufacturers 'Gearing Up' for Qualcomm Trial

Charlotte Henry · December 17, 2018

Manufacturers engaged in a dispute with chipmaker Qualcomm are “gearing up” for a trial in April, according to their lead attorney.

Google Won’t Sell Facial Recognition Software. Yet.
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Google Won't Sell Facial Recognition Software. Yet.

Charlotte Henry · December 14, 2018

A senior Google executive said the company will work through technology and policy issue before it sells its facial recognition software.

App Analytics from new Mojave Mac App Store now Available
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App Analytics from new Mojave Mac App Store now Available

Charlotte Henry · December 14, 2018

Developers can now access analytics from apps in the new macOS Mojave App Store via the App Store Connect service.

Apple Releasing Updates Next Week to try and Resolve Qualcomm China Dispute
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Apple Releasing Updates Next Week to try and Resolve Qualcomm China Dispute

Charlotte Henry · December 14, 2018

Apple will release software updates next week in a bid to overturn the ban on sales of some iPhone models in China.

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Rest In Peace: Apple Music Connect Has Died

Andrew Orr · December 14, 2018

You can still find Connect content through search results, but Apple will remove artist-submitted posts in May.

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