If you’ve ever wished Apple made matte black MacBooks, a new patent shows that the company is at least considering the idea. Apple begins by explaining the likely reason it hasn’t yet done it: it’s really hard to get a true black, rather than a dar…
Lees meerFacebook announced today more changes in its policy against fake news on its social networks. The company will now be more aggressive in punishing users who share misleading information on Facebook and also Instagram. more… The post Facebook and I…
Lees meerTwitter had been testing threaded answers for some time before releasing the feature to all users in February this year. However, the company is now reverting to the classic conversation method as users considered the new threaded conversation conf…
Lees meerEarlier this year at WWDC 2020, Apple announced a major change to its in-app purchases system that would let users share in-app paid content with the family. This option is now officially available for developers and users running iOS 14 and macOS …
Lees meerThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published a blog post today specifically warning consumers about robocall scammers pretending to be Apple and Amazon. While these types of scams are common, an increase in prevalence has recently prompted the …
Lees meerFor the first time ever, Apple has a new mid-range Apple Watch for potential buyers to consider this holiday season. The Apple Watch SE sits between the Apple Watch Series 3 and Series 6 in Apple’s lineup, and it provides an interesting hybrid of f…
Lees meerThe annual BundleHunt app sale in conjunction with 9to5Mac has now launched with deals from just $3. There are nearly 50 titles to choose from, all of which will become a permanent part of your library if you choose to purchase them. Additional dis…
Lees meerApple TV+ has given a straight-to-series order for a docuseries hosted by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton, as first reported by Deadline. The series will be inspired by their new book entitled The Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of…
Lees meerA new upcoming email client called Big Mail is preparing to roll out its beta to early users. Like many email apps before it, Big Mail’s goal is to reimagine email and take away the pain points. While that’s a tall order, from looking at the radica…
Lees meerApple has officially opened enrollment for the new App Store Small Business Program. This program allows developers to qualify for a commission rate of 15% if they earn up to $1 million. more… The post Apple opens enrollment for new App Store Sma…
Lees meerThe latest macOS beta release is now available for developers with a number of bug fixes and performance improvements. Fixes have arrived for VoiceOver, AppKit, full-screen issues, and more while there are several new boot options included in this …
Lees meerApple just gave an overhaul to its accessibility landing page to better highlight the native features in macOS and iOS that allow user’s devices to “work the way you do” and encourage everyone to “make something wonderful.” Now a new interview with…
Lees meerA new patent filing from Apple shows how the company is working on developing a dual monitor stand for the Pro Display XDR. The current Pro Stand is an elegant yet expensive accessory for the Pro Display XDR, and this patent filing shows how Apple …
Lees meerApple has reportedly informed service providers that it has some sort of “AppleCare-related changes” planned for next Tuesday, December 8. It’s not explicitly clear what this could mean, but history suggests it could relate to some sort of new hard…
Lees meerToday’s best deals include the new M1-powered 13-inch MacBook Pro, HomeKit smart plugs, and cameras, along with other offers. Head below for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more… The post Deals: M1-powered 13-inch MacBook Pro…
Lees meerA new concept from Matt Bircher today imagines how Apple could overhaul Control Center in watchOS 8. Currently, the Apple Watch Control Center is reserved for quick access to things like WiFi, Do Not Disturb, and Water Mode, but this concept imagin…
Lees meerApple Music Replay is Apple’s competitor to Spotify Wrapped, allowing Apple Music subscribers to access details on their most listened to songs, albums, and artists of the year. Here’s how to find your Apple Music Replay 2020 year-in-review. more……
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Lees meerAn Apple trophy presented to the developers behind the best apps of 2020 has been described as ‘the most exclusive Apple product of all time’ … more… The post Apple trophy for best apps ‘the most exclusive Apple product of all time’ appeared firs…
Lees meerThe Apple Accessibility website has been given a major revamp, in a move praised by accessibility and assisting tech reporter Steven Aquino – who said that it “captures their institutional love for accessibility as a thing.” Apple heads the page wi…
Lees meerWhen it comes to judging the quality of smartphone cameras, the MKBHD blind camera test is one of the most compelling pieces of consumer research out there. YouTuber Marques Brownlee takes the same photos with a bunch of different cameras, and labe…
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