The app review process has another casualty. FlickType, an award-winning keyboard app for the blind, won’t be available for iOS any longer.
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Apple Promotes ‘Back to College’ Deals With 20% Off AppleCare+
In an email to customers on Tuesday, Apple shared some of its Back to College deals for 2021 that include AirPods and AppleCare+.
Apple Pay Dominated the Mobile Wallet Business in 2020
The most recent study of debit transactions in the US shows Apple Pay dominating the mobile wallet business more than twenty-fold.
US Government Still Wants an iOS Backdoor
Some thought efforts to force an iOS backdoor were over. In fact, Cupertino may have won the battle in 2016, but the war wages on. Jeff Butts outlines the latest stalled efforts, and how they are probably just a setback for the government.
Apple Releases iOS 15 Public Beta 5, Omitting Certain Information
On Wednesday Apple released iOS | iPadOS 15 public beta 5 for testers. It includes a host of bug fixes and improvements.
Stop Porch Pirates With Raspberry Pi and … Flour?
Nobody enjoys having porch pirates steal their Amazon deliveries, but what do you do about it? One creator blasts them with water and flour.
Mastercard Holders Can Now Use Apple Cash Instant Transfer
In an email sent to customers, Apple shared new updates related to Apple Cash, involving instant transfers.
Apple Expands Child Safety Across Messages, Photos, and Siri
Apple is expanding its efforts to combat child sexual abuse material (CSAM) across its platform. Content scanning in Messages, iCloud Photos, and Siri.
You Can Now Buy That Touch ID Magic Keyboard Separately
The Touch ID Magic Keyboard that Apple introduced with the M1 iMac can now be purchased as a separate accessory.
All-new Sound Packs from Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga Available in GarageBand for iPhone and iPad
Apple unveiled all-new Sound Packs from some of today’s top artists and producers will be available in GarageBand on iPhone and iPad
eBay Adds Support for Apple Pay on its Website
eBay has added support for Apple Pay on its website recently. Previously the payment option was only available in its apps.
iOS 15 Public Beta 4 Released for Apple Users
A few days after seeding public beta 4 for developers running iOS 15 | iPadOS 15, public beta testers can now install the release.
Apple Releases Updates for Macs, iPhones, and iPads
Apple has released updates on Monday with macOS 11.5.1 and iPhone 14.7.1 with bug fixes and security updates.
PlayStation 5 Owners Can Get Six Months of Free Apple TV+
Apple and Sony are partnering to offer PlayStation 5 owners a six month trial of Apple TV+. Redeem the offer now and July 22, 2022.
macOS Big Sur 11.5 Brings Modest Update With Big Fixes
Apple has released macOS Big Sur 11.5 alongside iPadOS 14.7, and it’s a modest update that brings big fixes and improvements.
iPadOS 14.7 Brings Apple Card Family, HomePod Timers, Bug Fixes
On Wednesday Apple has officially released iPadOS 14.7 to bring Apple Card Family, HomePod timers, and various big fixes and improvements.
MacKeeper Works to Regain Mac Users' Trust
Although the product has experienced a poor reputation in the past, MacKeeper is working hard to regain Mac users’ trust.
Apple Releases iOS 14.7 to Support MagSafe Battery Pack
On Monday Apple released iOS 14.7 that enables support for its newest product, a MagSafe battery pack for the iPhone 12 product line.
Public Beta 2 for iOS 15, iPadOS 15 Adds Refinements
On Friday Apple released the second public betas for iOS 15 | iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, and watchOS 8. This arrives a couple of days after the latest developer betas.
Apple’s Latest Product is a $99 MagSafe Battery Pack
On Tuesday Apple started selling a MagSafe battery pack for the iPhone 12 product line. It’s available to purchase for US$99.
iCloud Mail Suffers System Outage for Many Apple Users
Some Apple users are finding that iCloud Mail is experiencing an ongoing system outage on Monday, starting around 9:00AM ET.
Apple Seeds macOS Monterey Public Beta 1
Apple has released macOS Monterrey public beta 1 on Thursday, a day after seeding betas for iOS 15 | iPadOS 15 and watchOS 8.
iOS 15 Public Beta is Now Available for Everyone
At WWDC21 Apple said that the iOS 15 public beta would be released in July, so it’s possible this early release means that the OS is fairly stable.
Apple Updates its Media Apps iMovie, Compressor, Final Cut Pro, Motion
Apple updated its media apps that include Compressor, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, and Motion with features like enhanced notifications.