A documentary special called ‘Who Are You, Charlie Brown’, narrated by Lupita Nyong’o, will premiere on Apple TV+ on Friday, June 25.
WWDC 2021 Preview - iOS 15, macOS 12, and Next-Gen Apple Silicon
WWDC 2021 is nearly upon us, and Charlotte Henry makes her predictions of what we will and won’t hear about in the keynote.
Justice Department Creates Cybersecurity Task Force
The U.S. Department of Justice has created a task force to coordinate and track federal cases that involve ransomware and other attacks.
Send/Receive Text Messages, Locations, SOS When Cellular Service Is Unavailable: $230
We have a deal on the RADACAT GPS Messenger 2, a device with a built-in Mini GPS tracking device that can be used as a messenger and a tracker by connecting to the user’s mobile phone. This device allows users to send and receive text messages, real-time locations, and SOS to other Radacat C2 users even when cellular service is unavailable. A 2-pack of these devices is $230 through our deal.
iPad Pro and Mini Set For Major Updates
Apple is working on a new iPad Pro with wireless charging and a redesigned Pad mini to be released in 2022 and later in 2021 respectively.
Mercedes-Benz Adds Apple Music to EQS, C-Class, S-Class Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz announced that it will be adding Apple Music integration to some of its vehicles within the MBUX infotainment system.
TikTok Will Collect Biometric Data From US Users
TikTok updated its privacy policy on Wednesday, adding a new section about collecting biometric data from users. This data includes “faceprints and voiceprints.”
The statement itself is vague, as it doesn’t specify whether it’s considering federal law, states laws, or both. It also doesn’t explain, as the other part did, why TikTok needs this data. It doesn’t define the terms “faceprints” or “voiceprints.” Nor does it explain how it would go about seeking the “required permissions” from users, or if it would look to either state or federal laws to guide that process of gaining consent.
'Lisey's Story' Premieres on Apple TV+
Lisey’s Story premiered on Apple TV+ on Friday. The first two episodes are now available to subscribers. The remaining episodes of the eight-part series, an adaptation of the Stephen King novel of the same name, will be released on a weekly basis.
Elizabeth Anweis Joins Cast of Apple TV+ Thriller Echo 3
Elizabeth Anweis has joined the cast of the forthcoming Apple TV+ series Echo 3, alongside Luke Evans and Michiel Huisman.
European Consumer Group Backs EU Apple Antitrust Case Prompted by Spotify
The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) has backed the European Union’s antitrust case against Apple prompted by Spotify.
