Commentary: I thought iMessage and FaceTime were perks, but for some friends they’re clearly much more than that.
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Eye-tracking app Eyeware Beam free to download in iPhone beta
The eye-tracking app Eyeware Beam has been released in a public beta, with the app providing Windows users the ability to track their eyes using the iPhone’s TrueDepth camera.
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Some iPhone Apps forces users to allow tracking privacy
Some iPhone Apps forces users to allow tracking privacy. These applications will reject users login if they do not activate tracking …
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Apple-backed ride-hailing service Didi Chuxing removed from App Store over privacy concerns
Apple announced a $1 billion investment in the Chinese Uber competitor Didi Global, with Tim Cook saying the investment presented a variety of strategic opportunities for Apple. The investment also …
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Apple iMessage Soundly Beaten By WhatsApp’s Stunning New Update
Apple is now battling its tech rivals to protect your privacy, it says. What happens on your iPhone, stays on your iPhone, it says. But there’s a catch. Apple’s iMessage has now fallen well behind its …
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Evernote Tasks vs Todoist: Which Task Manager Is Better
Evernote Tasks is a new task management add-on by the company. Can it replace Todoist for you? Let’s figure that out in a dedicated comparison between Todoist and Evernote Tasks.
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WhatsApp May Want You to Connect Devices with a Cable for Chat Migration
WhatsApp is working on chat migration between Android and iPhone. However, it seems the process will require connecting phones with a cable.
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Apple’s newest tool will be the unsung hero of your next favorite app
Exclusive: While the betas of iOS 15 and MacOS Monterey grab headlines, the new stuff for coders could make the biggest impact on the Apple ecosystem.
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Apple TV Plus: How to cancel (and what’s coming soon, in case you’re on the fence)
Apple TV Plus just charged many existing customers on long free trials for the first time. Here’s what you need to know to cancel, plus what shows to expect if you’re considering keeping it.
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Back at the Apple Store: My first return visit since the pandemic began
For the first time in more than a year, since the start of you-know-what, I walked into the Apple Store location near my apartment Thursday afternoon. And I have to say: The shopping experience I …
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Apple is reportedly trying a ‘retail flex’ work-from-home program for store employees
Apple is reportedly working on a program called “Retail Flex,” which will give its store employees the chance to work from home some weeks, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. According to the …
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Apple TV Plus: How to cancel (and what shows are coming, in case you’re on the fence)
Apple TV Plus just started charging many existing customers who’ve been watching free for more than a year. Here’s what you need to know to cancel, plus what shows to expect in case you want to keep …
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Coinbase Unveils Plans to Launch a Cryptocurrency App Store
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has announced via blog post, that the company is taking a page from Apple’s playbook and launching a crypto-focused app store.
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Don’t want to pay for Apple TV Plus? It’s your last chance to snag a free year — or cancel
Apple TV Plus is about start charging many existing customers who have been watching free for more than a year, at the same time it phases out a yearlong free-trial offer to new members.
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Shoppers in China can now order online and collect at an Apple Store
Apple is now allowing shoppers to order online and collect their goods in-store in mainland China, a first for the country.
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Apple launches host of new Watch bands and faces to ‘show love of country’ ahead of Olympics
Apple has revealed a huge number of new straps and faces for its Watch ahead of the Olympics. The company is selling 22 new versions of its “Sport Loop” bands that come in the colours of a range of …
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reveals plans for a crypto App Store inspired by Apple
Armstrong outlined plans for the crypto exchange to become a go-to platform for people to participate in the cryptoeconomy.
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