To try and help those who need to celebrate Mother’s Day virtually, Zynga is offering in-game events via Words With Friends and Farmville.
Luna Display’s Target Display Mode Feature Adds Ethernet, Thunderbolt
M1 iMacs don’t support Apple’s Target Display Mode, but Luna Display has a workaround with Mac-to-Mac Mode.
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.
Camera+ 2 Adds AI-Powered Monuments Mode
Monuments Mode is a new camera mode for Camera+ 2 to help photographers take great photos. The team says: “The basic idea was: what if we grab a bunch of high-resolution video frames from the camera feed, perfectly align them on top of each other, and then somehow select the best parts without the moving distractions.” The mode is designed to remove objects in motion that get in the way of a minimal shot, like taking a photo of a building with people walking by. App Store Link
Apple Awards US$410 Million From Advanced Manufacturing Fund to Laser Manufacturer II-VI
Apple has awarded an additional US$410 million from its Advanced Manufacturing Fund to optical technology manufacturer II-VI.
‘Ted Lasso’ and ‘Stillwater’ Earn Peabody Awards Nominations
Apple TV+ offerings ‘Ted Lasso’ and ‘Stillwater’ are amongst 60 shows announced as nominees for the 2021 Peabody Awards.
App ‘Winnie’ Helps Connect Parents to Available Childcare Providers
On Tuesday Apple shared the story of Winnie, an app that helps connect parents to childcare providers with openings.
Winnie is the brainchild of Chief Executive Officer Sara Mauskopf, 36, and Chief Product Officer Anne Halsall, 37, who met while working at the same startup six years ago. Both were mothers with young children, and knew how challenging it could be to find quality childcare.
Apple TV+ Announces Makur Maker Documentary Series 'Big Man on Campus'
Apple TV+ has ordered the documentary series ‘Big Man on Campus;, telling the coming-of-age story of basketball phenomenon Makur Maker.
Phil Schiller Suggested Reducing Apple's App Store Cut to 20 Percent a Decade Ago
Phil Schiller, the Apple Fellow responsible for leading the App Store, mooted a change to Apple’s 30 percent cut back in 2011.
Enpass Password Manager Family Plan 1-Year Subscription: $23.99
We have a deal on Enpass, a password manager that works in macOS, iOS, Android, Windows, and Linux. With Enpass, data is saved locally on your device, and it allows you to store password, credit cards, social security number, identities, and more. A 1-year subscription is $23.99 through our deal.