Apple has added workout gear to its online store for the first time. The lineup includes a $120 yoga mat ‘that never wears out,’ a smart foam roller for $100 and a smart bike helmet for $300.
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WhatsApp issues warning to users over using Apple App Store
Changes will soon be added to app download pages on the App Store which will give users an overview of what personal data an app uses …
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Apple adding Fitness+ accessories to Apple Store
New yoga products have begun appearing on the online Apple Store ahead of the launch of Apple’s Fitness+ service.
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WhatsApp Protests Apple’s App Store Privacy Requirements
WhatsApp is protesting Apple’s requirement that developers submit information about what user data they collect to create new privacy labels …
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Apple’s Online Store Starts Listing Exercise Gear Ahead of Fitness+ Launch
Set to launch on Monday, 14, Apple Fitness+ is designed to help Apple Watch owners keep fit through a series of guided workouts …
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10 Essential Tips and Tricks to Make the Most of WhatsApp
WhatsApp has long been one of the most popular messaging apps in the business, but a lot has changed since Facebook bought the company back in 2014. If you’re using WhatsApp to manage the bulk of your …
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Facebook faces antitrust allegations over deals for Instagram and WhatsApp
Deals that brought the top four social media companies under Facebook rule would be violations if they were considered a threat …
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WhatsApp in-app notifications tool goes live for iPhone users, here’s how you can check the settings
WhatsApp has quietly rolled out an in-app notifications feature for iPhone users. Users can go to Settings > notifications > In-app notifications to tweak the settings.
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With Apple’s help, former NFL star DeMarcus Ware launches fitness app
Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos linebacker, is seeking a $30 million Series B to grow his fitness app Driven to Win, he told CNBC.
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Apple exec warns it may remove apps that track users without permission
Apple SVP Craig Federighi said that if app developers don’t comply with new ad tracking requirements in early 2021, they can be removed from the App Store.
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New EU rules may force change in how Apple promotes own apps in App Store
Apple and other tech giants may have to alter how they promote their own apps on platforms they control, with the EU competition head hinting at rule changes that could be revealed before the end of …
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Apple releases $35 bi-directional Lightning to 3.5mm Audio Cable
Apple has quietly added a Lightning to 3.5mm bi-directional audio cable to its online Apple Store, a $35 accessory that can be used with the just-launched AirPods Max.
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Apple Unveils Airpods Max, It’s First Over-Ear, Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Apple officially (and quietly) announced its first over-ear headphones today. The AirPods Max offer active noise cancellation (ANC), easy access to Siri and all the current elements of Apple design …
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Peloton shares briefly fall as Apple announces cheaper rival fitness service launches Dec. 14
Peloton shares briefly dipped 2% in pre-market trading on Apple’s announcement of Fitness+, its subscription fitness service, which will launch Dec. 14.
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Apps face App Store expulsion by not complying with new ad-tracking rules
Apps that fail to “play by the rules” of Apple’s anti-ad tracking policy will be removed from the App Store, executive Craig Federighi has warned to developers who attempt to circumvent iOS 14’s …
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Tripadvisor caught up in Chinese App Store purge with 100 other apps
The Chinese government has blocked more than 100 apps in the country, with Tripadvisor one of the few international apps to no longer be listed in the App Store as part of a local regulator’s …
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Apple Announces AirPods Max Over-Ear Headphones With Noise Cancellation, Priced at $549
Apple today introduced new over-ear headphones called AirPods Max, with key features including noise cancellation. The headphones are priced …
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