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Product News
OmniGroup Announces OmniFocus v4 Public Beta
OmniGroup announced Monday that version 4 of OmniFocus has reached public beta status, and has started accepting users to test the new version of the productivity app for macOS and iOS.
Apple Releases iOS 14.6 Beta 3 to Developers
Apple has released the newest updates to its beta operating systems on Monday. iOS 14.6, iPadOS 14.6, tvOS 14.6, watchOS 7.5, and macOS 11.4.
Report Shows Only 4% of iOS 14.5 Users Opt Into Ad Tracking
A new report from Flurry Analytics shows that approximately 4% of iPhone users running iOS 14.5 have opted into app tracking.
iOS 14.5 Adds Beats Headphones Into the ‘Find My’ App
Apple expanded its Find My app in iOS 14.5 to include support for third-party accessories, but also added first-party products like Beats.
Developers Have a New Area to Place App Store Ads
Apple announced on Tuesday that developers have a new area to place App Store ads for their apps.
Claris Launches ‘Claris Connect’ for Apple School Manager
Claris International has launched Claris Connect for Apple School Manager. It integrates student information system (SIS) data.
Apple Releases macOS 11.3.1 With Security Fixes
Apple has released macOS Big Sur 11.3.1 alongside iOS 14.5.1. Both were released due to security fixes but we don’t know many details.
Download iOS 14.5.1 to Fix the App Tracking Transparency Bug
Apple released iOS 14.5.1 on Monday to fix a bug related to a new feature called App Tracking Transparency.
IFixit Rips Apart an AirTag to Show Off its Insides
AirTags are now released on finding their way into customers’ hands, and iFixit tore one apart in their usual style.
Safari 14.1 Adds WebM, Date & Time Inputs, Web Speech, and More
Safari 14.1 for macOS Big Sur, iPadOS 14.5, and iOS 14.5 brings new WebKit features, APIs, and more for web developers.
Install macOS 11.3 ASAP to Patch a Huge Security Flaw
Apple released the newest versions of its operating systems on Monday, and macOS 11.3 patches a major security flaw.
AirTag Shipping Dates Start in May But Some in June
Apple made its newest product, AirTags, available for customers to purchase on Friday. The shipping date could be anywhere from May to June.
There is Now a Dedicated Apple Music Editorial Channel in Apple News
Apple Music editorial content has arrived on Apple News – the streaming service now has dedicated channel in News app.
There are Three Different Versions of the 2021 5G iPad Pro
If you’re excited to order a new 5G iPad Pro on April 30, you should be aware that there are three different versions.
Apple Celebrates Earth Day 2021 With Curated Content for Customers
In celebration of Earth Day 2021 today, Apple announced some new education resources, curated content, and activities for users.
Long-Rumored AirTag Launches for $29 Each
AirTags have been rumored for roughly two years and on Tuesday Apple finally announced them. They will work with the Find My app.
New iMac Brings M1, 7 Colors, and 4.5K Retina Display
The iMac has been completely redesigned to give customers an M1 chip, a thin, 11.5mm 4.5K Retina display, and a 1080p FaceTime HD camera.
iPad Pro Gets Liquid Retina XDR Display With M1 Chip
A surprising new update announced at Apple’s spring event involves the iPad Pro with an M1 chip and a Liquid Retina XDR display.
Shared Apple Card Users Can Now Build Credit Together
Apple Card was the first product announced at the company’s spring event on Tuesday, and a new feature called Apple Card Family is coming.
Celebrate Earth Day 2021 by Using Apple Pay
Now through April 22 Apple will donate US$1 to Conservation International for every Apple Pay transaction made with Apple.
Fitness+ Adds New Workouts for Pregnancy, Workouts for Older Adults
Apple’s Fitness+ service is expanding its program with three new categories: Workouts for Pregnancy, Workouts for Older Adults, and Workouts for Beginners.
Apple Publishes 2020 Transparency Report for Government Requests
Apple has published its transparency report from 2020. It gives information about what kinds of requests it receives from third parties.