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Earthquake in Fukushima Causes Factory Delays, Possible Production Delays
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Earthquake in Fukushima Causes Factory Delays, Possible Production Delays

Nick deCourville · March 18, 2022

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Japan late Wednesday night, causing many tech manufacturers to shut down. This may have an impact on supply.

Zac Efron Stars as Novelist in Vietnam War-Era Film for Apple TV+
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Zac Efron Stars as Novelist in Vietnam War-Era Film for Apple TV+

Nick deCourville · March 18, 2022

Zac Efron stars in a new Peter Farrelly production primed for streaming on Apple TV+ that is based off a novel set during the Vietnam War.

Modding Community Springs New Life into Recycled iPods
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Modding Community Springs New Life into Recycled iPods

Nick deCourville · March 18, 2022

While many are happy with their iPhone streaming music, an underground community is looking to bring fresh life to the class iPod.

New M1 Ultra Chip Not as Powerful as Apple Originally Claims
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New M1 Ultra Chip Not as Powerful as Apple Originally Claims

Nick deCourville · March 18, 2022

Apple threw shade at its competition during its spring event. Now reviews for the Mac Studio say the M1 Ultra underperforms.

Apple Watch Fall Detection Credited for Saving a St. Petersburg Woman’s Life
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Apple Watch Fall Detection Credited for Saving a St. Petersburg Woman's Life

Arnold Zafra · March 18, 2022

An Apple Watch helped in saving a life by dialing 911 when it detected that the woman had fallen hard and was almost unconscious.

iPhone Manufacturer Pegatron Sets up Shop in India
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iPhone Manufacturer Pegatron Sets up Shop in India

Nick deCourville · March 18, 2022

As relations between the United States and China continue to sour, Apple manufacturer Pegatron is already setting up shop in India.

AirTag Competitor Tile Launches Scan and Secure Feature to Fend Off Suspicious Tracking
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AirTag Competitor Tile Launches Scan and Secure Feature to Fend Off Suspicious Tracking

Arnold Zafra · March 18, 2022

Tile’s mobile app now includes a feature to help prevent unwanted tracking. First announced in fall 2021, the new feature is rolling out now.

Charlotte Man Indicted for Selling Stolen iPhones Overseas
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Charlotte Man Indicted for Selling Stolen iPhones Overseas

Jeff Butts · March 17, 2022

On Thursday, a U.S. District Court indicted a man from Charlotte, NC of selling stolen iPhones overseas by the hundreds.

Enjoy Smart Volume Button Orientation on Any iPad
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Enjoy Smart Volume Button Orientation on Any iPad

Jeff Butts · March 17, 2022

Previously found only on the 6th-generation iPad mini, smart volume buttons are available for all Apple tablets running iPadOS 15.4 or later.

New Malware Coming Through Email Posing as IRS
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New Malware Coming Through Email Posing as IRS

Nick deCourville · March 17, 2022

A new phishing scam posing at the IRS is making the rounds through email. Infamous botnet Emotet is behind many of the attacks.

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