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Apple Music Arrives for Tesla Owners: How to Start Streaming
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Apple Music Arrives for Tesla Owners: How to Start Streaming

Nick deCourville · December 14, 2022

Apple Music is now available for Tesla owners in thanks to an annual holiday software update, a feature that has been highly requested.

Get Started With Apple Music Sing Using These Perfect Playlists
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Get Started With Apple Music Sing Using These Perfect Playlists

Arnold Zafra · December 14, 2022

Apple has just made it easier to get started with Apple Music Sing with featured playlists and other curated songs supporting the feature.

Rumors Suggest iPad Pro and MacBook Air to Move to OLED Panels by 2024
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Rumors Suggest iPad Pro and MacBook Air to Move to OLED Panels by 2024

Nick deCourville · December 13, 2022

Analyst Ross Young predicts that Apple will move to OLED panels for the iPad Pro and MacBook Air as early as 2024.

Apple Releases iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1 and More
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Apple Releases iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1 and More

Jeff Butts · December 13, 2022

After a period of beta testing, Apple has released iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2 and more. The updates provide new features and bug-fixes.

Emergency SOS Via Satellite Expands to UK, Germany, Ireland and France
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Emergency SOS Via Satellite Expands to UK, Germany, Ireland and France

Arnold Zafra · December 13, 2022

Apple announced the availablity of Emergency SOS via satellite feature for iPhone 14 users in the U.K., Ireland, Germany and France.

Two Unreleased Macs Spotted on Valve’s Gaming Platform Steam
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Two Unreleased Macs Spotted on Valve's Gaming Platform Steam

Nick deCourville · December 12, 2022

Two unreleased Macs have been spotted on Valve’s gaming platform Steam, with one potentially being the M2 MacBook Pro.

Twitter Blue on iOS Relaunches on Monday for $11 Monthly
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Twitter Blue on iOS Relaunches on Monday for $11 Monthly

Arnold Zafra · December 12, 2022

Twitter Blue on iOS and on web will be relaunched on Monday with new $11 monthly subscription fee for iOS users and $8 on web.

iOS 16 Adoption Rate Hits Close to 69% for iPhones
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iOS 16 Adoption Rate Hits Close to 69% for iPhones

Nick deCourville · December 9, 2022

A report from Mixpanel suggests that the adoption rate for iOS 16 is close to 69% for iPhones, possibly in thanks to the new features.

Apple Cancels Plans for CSAM Detection Tool for iCloud Photos
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Apple Cancels Plans for CSAM Detection Tool for iCloud Photos

Arnold Zafra · December 9, 2022

Apple is abandoning its planned CSAM detection tool for iCloud photos but will refocus on its communications safety feature instead.

First US Apple Store Union to Begin Negotiations in January
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First US Apple Store Union to Begin Negotiations in January

Jeff Butts · December 8, 2022

The Towson, Maryland Apple Store union is set to begin its first contract negotiations in early January, reports indicate.

Apple’s Employee Giving Program Raises $880 Million for Organizations
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Apple's Employee Giving Program Raises $880 Million for Organizations

Nick deCourville · December 8, 2022

Apple has officially announced that its Employee Giving program has raised $880 million over the past 11 years for various organizations.

Twitter Blue Subscription on iPhone to Cost $11 Month Upon Relaunch
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Twitter Blue Subscription on iPhone to Cost $11 Month Upon Relaunch

Arnold Zafra · December 8, 2022

When Twitter relaunches its Blue subscription, the service will cost more on iPhone than the web. This will help Twitter recoup commissions.

FBI Unhappy With Apple’s End-To-End Encrypted iCloud Backup
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FBI Unhappy With Apple’s End-To-End Encrypted iCloud Backup

Arnold Zafra · December 8, 2022

The FBI expressed its deep concern about the implications’s of Apple’s upcoming end-to-end encrypted iCloud backup feature.

Apple Announces Powerful New User and Data Security Features
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Apple Announces Powerful New User and Data Security Features

Jeff Butts · December 7, 2022

Coming soon to an iPhone, iPad or Mac near you, Apple has announced three new user and data security features.

French Group Files Complaint Against Apple Over Device Repairability
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French Group Files Complaint Against Apple Over Device Repairability

Nick deCourville · December 7, 2022

Reports indicate that a French environmental group is filing a complaint against Apple regarding how the company handles device repairability.

Two Women Sue Apple for Illegal AirTag Tracking Incidents
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Two Women Sue Apple for Illegal AirTag Tracking Incidents

Arnold Zafra · December 7, 2022

Two women filed a class-action lawsuit against Apple for illegal airtag tracking incidents, calling the device an “unsafe product.”

Microsoft Looking Into ‘Super App’ to Directly Compete with Apple and Google in Search Engine Markets
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Microsoft Looking Into 'Super App' to Directly Compete with Apple and Google in Search Engine Markets

Nick deCourville · December 6, 2022

Reports indicate that Microsoft may develop a “super app” that would compete in the search engine market alongside Google and Apple.

Apple Car Plans Scaled Back Considerably to Ensure Launch by 2026
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Apple Car Plans Scaled Back Considerably to Ensure Launch by 2026

Jeff Butts · December 6, 2022

Faced with huge technological hurdles, Apple has reportedly scaled back plans for its self-driving car in order to launch it by 2026.

Apple Announces 700 New Price Points for App Store
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Apple Announces 700 New Price Points for App Store

Jeff Butts · December 6, 2022

The App Store is gaining an almost tenfold increase in the number of price points developers can use. It’s also offering new pricing tools.

Regulators’ Probe Continues Delay of Apple Pay Launch in South Korea
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Regulators' Probe Continues Delay of Apple Pay Launch in South Korea

Arnold Zafra · December 6, 2022

The Apple Pay launch in South Korea has been pushed back in late December due to further probes by financial regulators.

Eufy Doesn’t Patch Potential Security Issue Affecting Its Video Doorbells, Instead Adds Disclaimer
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Eufy Doesn't Patch Potential Security Issue Affecting Its Video Doorbells, Instead Adds Disclaimer

Jeff Butts · December 5, 2022

Eufy is choosing not to fix a potential security issue with its camera products yet, but is offering more transparency into data storage.

St. Louis Galleria Apple Store Employees Reject Unionization Efforts
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St. Louis Galleria Apple Store Employees Reject Unionization Efforts

Jeff Butts · December 5, 2022

Despite other claims to the contrary, workers at the St. Louis Galleria Apple Store stated they felt no pressure against unionization.

Goldman-Sachs Updates Customer Agreement for Apple Card Daily Cash Savings Account Feature
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Goldman-Sachs Updates Customer Agreement for Apple Card Daily Cash Savings Account Feature

Nick deCourville · December 5, 2022

Reports indicate that Goldman Sachs has updated the customer service agreement concerning the new savings accounts for Apple Card owners.

Foxconn Expects Full Production Capacity To Resume By Late December to Early January
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Foxconn Expects Full Production Capacity To Resume By Late December to Early January

Arnold Zafra · December 5, 2022

After falling behind dramatically in its iPhone 14 Pro production, Foxconn believes it will resume full operations in the near future.

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