Spending across the Apple App Store and Google Play Store hit rocked to $407.6 million over the Christmas period.
Privacy-Focused Browser Now Has Native Support For M1 Macs
Brave now offers native support for M1 Macs, 9to5Mac reported. This should help the privacy-focused browser utilize the faster speeds offered by Apple’s own silicon. That said, it is built on the Chrome engine, which often brings with it high memory usage and reduced battery performance.
The company says the latest version also has a fix for problems playing videos from a couple of key sites. “Our last desktop browser update of the year (v1.18.77) features native support for M1 Macs, a localization fix for Brave Rewards, and fixes for playing videos on HBO Max and IMDb.” Brave blocks ad trackers by default, and claims to be faster by blocking most ads too.
Apple Removes 39,000 Games From China App Store
Apple removed 39,000 games from its App Store in China on Thursday, before a deadline for developers to get a license hit.
Latest T-Mobile Data Breach Exposes Customer Data
The latest T-Mobile data breach (this is the third time and the second breach in 2020) has affected an estimated 200,000 people.
The data accessed did NOT include any names associated with the account, financial data, credit card information, social security numbers, passwords, PINs or physical or email addresses. The information that was accessed may have included phone numbers, number of lines subscribed to and in a small number of cases some call-related information collected as part of normal operation and service.
LG Display to Showcase Transparent OLED at CES 2021
LG Display is set to show off Transparent OLED at CES 2021, demonstrating how the technology can be used in smart homes and mobility.
Gazelle’s Smartphone Trade-In Program Shuts Down in 2021
Gazelle emailed its customers on Wednesday saying that it plans to cancel its smartphone trade-in program on February 1, 2021.
AirPods Pro Two Could be Available in Multiple Sizes
According to one leaker, the next generation of AirPods Pro will be available in multiple sizes, but not colors.
Looking Back At Apple's 2020 – TMO Daily Observations 2020-12-30
Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the year in Apple software and hardware. Tune in to see what stood out!
Twelve South Has a 20 Percent New Year's Sale
Twelve South have produced a range of products that we’ve highlighted at The Mac Observer during 2020. To end the year, the company has a sale, offering these items at a reduced price. There is 20 percent off everything through New Year’s Eve.
CISA Tells Federal Agencies to Update SolarWinds Software ASAP
In the wake of the SolarWinds cyber attack on the U.S. government, CISA urges agencies to update their software by the end of the year.