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Apple Adds Encrypted DNS Support to iOS 14, macOS 11
A WWDC20 presentation shows how Apple is adding support for encrypted DNS to iOS 14 and macOS 11. It will support HTTPS and TLS.
Apple Snags International Thriller ‘Losing Alice’
Apple is partnering with Dori Media productions in Israel on a neo-noir psychological thriller called “Losing Alice.”
Apple Orders New Comedy Series ‘The Afterparty’
Apple has given a straight-to-series order for a comedy series called “The Afterparty” from Academy Award winners Chris Miller and Phil Lord.
Commercial Hackintosh Gone Before the Lawyers Can Stop Drooling
A new commercial Hackintosh has come and gone in not much longer than it would have taken the Bitcoin to buy it to clear. The OpenCore Computer Velociraptor appears to have gone extinct before it was ever really born.
Safari 14 Adds Face ID, Touch ID to FIDO Logins
A feature coming to Safari 14 later this year involves logging into websites with Face ID and Touch ID through the Web Authentication API.
Check Out The WWDC20 Playlist on Apple Music
The WWDC20 playlist is here on Apple Music. The opening playlist features Glass Animals, Alicia Keys, Weezer, The Killers, and others.
iOS 14 Accessibility Listens Out For Your Safety
If you have hearing problems, this new iOS 14 accessibility feature, Sound Monitoring, can alert you to important noises.
WWDC 2020: Here’s the macOS Big Sur Device Support List
The Mac Observer has a macOS Big Sur device support list so you can find out if your Mac can run Apple’s newest Mac operating system.
Some Kernel Extensions Won’t Work in macOS 11 Big Sur
If you updated to macOS Catalina 10.15.4 recently, you may have seen a warning message about kernel extensions. They’re going away.
WWDC 2020: It's Official. Macs Will Transition to Apple CPUs
We’ve been hearing the rumor for years. Now it’s official. Macs will soon make the transition from Intel CPUs to Apple silicon.
WWDC 2020: New Privacy Features in iOS 14
Amid all of the announcements today we’re getting some new privacy features in iOS 14. Here are two main ones coming this year.
WWDC 2020: iOS 14 Device Support List
Good news: If you can download iOS 13, you can download iOS 14. Here’s the iOS 14 device support list for iPhones.
WWDC 2020: macOS Big Sur is the Platform's Biggest Design Change Ever
macOS Big Sur includes some of the biggest changes in design and Safari in years. The design copies iOS but keeps certain UI elements unique.
WWDC 2020: 8 Awesome iOS 14 Features Coming This Year
Apple announced plenty of awesome iOS 14 features coming this year. Here are nine of the biggest features that customers will love.
WWDC 2020: Messages to Get Major Upgrade in iOS 14
Messages is set to get a big upgrade in iOS 14 with an overhaul to Groups and new Memoji accessories on the way too.
Apple Partners With A24 on ‘Sharper’ Film Starring Julianne Moore
Apple is partnering with film studio A24 to acquire “Sharper” for Apple TV+, starring and produced by Academy Award winner Julianne Moore.
Watch ‘The Banker’ Free on Apple TV+ Until June 30
To celebrate Juneteenth Apple is making “The Banker” free to watch on Apple TV+ without needing a subscription until the end of June.
Apple Redesigns App Store Connect Website
Along with redesigning the Apple Developer app on macOS, Apple has also redesigned the App Store connect website.
New: The macOS Security Compliance Project
The objective of this project is to develop an extensible, modern approach to security guidance that can be used by any organization to adhere to security compliance frameworks and policy. Project outputs include scripts, documentation, and configuration profile payloads
Apple Acquires Rights to Israel-Iran Spy Series ‘Tehran’
Apple has acquired rights to stream “Tehran” outside of Israel. It’s distributed by Cineflix Rights and stars Israeli actress Niv Sultan.
App Store Ecosystem Supported $519 Billion Globally in 2019
Apple announced today that in 2019 the App Store supported US$519 billion in billing and sales globally.
2020 Apple Back to School Promotion Offers Free AirPods With Mac or iPad
The 2020 Apple ‘Back to School’ promotion has been announced. Students can get a free pair of AirPods with the purchase of a Mac or iPad.
Apple Card 0% Financing Expanded to More Products
The Apple Card 0% financing program has been expanded to include more products. Previously it was only available for iPhones.