Apple said the purpose of the data is to help contain the spread of coronavirus and “provide helpful insights to local governments and health authorities and may also be used as a foundation …
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Apple Adds Raft of 2018 Mac mini Models to Refurb Store
Apple has just added multiple 2018 Mac mini models to its US online refurb store, offering customers potentially hundreds of dollars in savings on a variety of configurations. Last month, Apple …
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The Apple-Google Contact Tracing Plan Won’t Stop Covid Alone
Apple and Google say they will create software allowing phones to broadcast unique … Other phones would record these codes when they come nearby, perhaps within 10 or 15 feet. Each phone would store …
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2019 Mac Pro Now Available Through Apple’s Refurbished Store With Up to $4000 in Savings
Apple yesterday added the 2019 Mac Pro to its online store for refurbished products, offering customers the ability to save approximately 15 percent compared to equivalent brand-new models. The …
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An Apple employee laughed because I bought a new MacBook Air
It’s easier than usual to talk to Apple store employees these days. All of the US stores are shut, because of the coronavirus outbreak. Customize your new MacBook Air Every new Mac purchase from Apple …
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Facebook releases an experimental messaging app for Apple Watch
Facebook has released an experimental called Kit (or Keep in Touch). It appears to work in a similar way to iMessage on the device, as you can share emoji, voice messages, your location, doodles and …
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Apple May Let You Try Out Apps Without Installing Them in iOS 14
Or are you someone who doesn’t like to install a lot of apps on your smartphone? Well, Apple is all set to put an end to your misery with its latest iOS 14 later this year. According to a report by …
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iPhone and Android COVID-19 contact-tracing: Public health authority apps only, can be disabled by region, multiple iOS updates required
Apple and Google have been working on the initiative for two and a half weeks as of April 13, 2020 Users cannot self-verify COVID-19 status to avoid false positives Apple is targeting the broadest …
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iOS 14 May Let You Use ‘Lite’ Versions of Apps without Installing Them
It’s also unclear how Apple would address security and parental control issues with this, since the Screen Time system doesn’t currently provide any way to manage access to apps that aren’t actually …
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iOS 12.4.6 rolled out for iPhone 6, iPhone 5S, and old iPad models
Phone 5S . Apple recently released the iOS 13.4 for its latest iPhone models. and iPadOS 13.4 for many iPad models. But the list of eligible devices also includes models as old a …
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Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 13.4 With New Mail Toolbar, iCloud Folder Sharing, Trackpad Support for iPad and More
To access the updates, go to Settings > General > Software Update. Apple is also releasing iOS 12.4.6 for older iPhones, with the update adding security improvements. iOS and iPadOS 13.4 are …
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iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4
What’s new in iOS 13.4? Read on to find out. Apple is also releasing iOS 12.4.6 for older iPhones and iPads today as well. tvOS 13.4 is also being released today. Apple touts that iPadOS support …
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iOS 13.4 introduces CarPlay Dashboard support for third-party map apps
Apple with the release of iOS 13.4 on Tuesday added the ability to use third-party navigation apps directly on the CarPlay Dashboard. Third-party navigation apps will now be able to add …
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iOS 12 ‘doubles down’ on performance, coming to all iOS 11-eligible devices
iOS 12 is coming soon… to every single iOS 11-supported iPhone and iPad, vastly improving performance, especially on older devices. With 6,000 folks in attendance at the San Jose Convention …
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The first iOS 12.3 developer beta is available for download right now
Just days after Apple rolled out iOS 12.2 to the public (unlocking Apple News+ for everyone who wants to pay $9.99 for a subscription to magazines and newspapers), the first iOS 12.3 beta has been …
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iOS 12.1 will improve selfie quality on iPhone Xs, Xs Max, and Xr
When Apple will release iOS 12.1, it will fix the issue when selfie pictures are blurred and soft on the iPhone Xs, Xs Max, and Xr. According to a recent The Verge report, Apple will fix this when …
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Apple iOS users served mobile malware in Poisoned News campaign
Apple iOS smartphone users in Hong Kong are being targeted in a new campaign exploiting online news readers to serve malware. This week, Trend Micro researchers said the scheme, dubbed Operation …
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