The Mechanical Licensing Collective today announced (via Variety that Apple and other digital service providers have paid a total of $424,384,787 in historical unmatched royalty fees. Of that total, Apple paid $163,338,890 which was the highest…
Lees meerApple today informed developers that "health pass" apps can only be submitted by developers that are working with recognized public health authorities. A "health pass" app is classified as an app that generates a pass that's used to enter build…
Lees meerApple today informed Apple Authorized Service Providers that it will be introducing a new same-unit repair method for iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 models exhibiting certain issues that would typically require a whole-unit replacement. In an in…
Lees meerThe North Dakota Senate today voted no on a new bill that would have paved the way for third-party app store options by preventing Apple from requiring developers to use its App Store and in-app purchase methods for apps. According to the North…
Lees meerBack in December, Parallels released a Parallels Desktop 16 for M1 Macs Technical Preview Program, which is designed to allow Parallels to run Windows on M1 Macs. Parallels today released a second Technical Preview, introducing new features a…
Lees meerThrowboy, known for its line of pillows modeled after classic Apple devices, recently launched a new series of Mac-themed throw blankets. The 1984 Throw Blanket is modeled after the first Macintosh that Apple released in 1984. Made from beige f…
Lees meerApple today introduced the second betas of iOS and iPadOS 14.5, building on the extensive feature set that was introduced in the first betas. Changes in the second beta are more minor in scale than what we saw in the first beta, but there are sti…
Lees meerApple today began offering special app discounts and perks to Apple Card holders, a feature that appears to be new to the service. There are several Fitness-focused apps that are available at discounted prices or with an extended free trial for App…
Lees meerAccording to Apple's release notes for the second betas of iOS and iPadOS 14.5 that were released this morning, the update introduces a new privacy feature that's aimed at limiting microphone access on the iPad with a Smart Folio. On the iPad…
Lees meerApple today seeded the second betas of upcoming iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the new beta updates coming two weeks Apple released the first iOS and iPadOS 14.5 betas. iOS and iPadOS 14.5 can be downl…
Lees meerApple today seeded the second beta of an upcoming watchOS 7.4 update to developers for testing purposes, with the new beta coming two weeks after the release of the first beta and three weeks after the launch of watchOS 7.3 with "Time to Walk" funct…
Lees meerApple today seeded the second beta of an upcoming tvOS 14.5 update to developers for testing purposes, with the new beta software coming two weeks after Apple released the first tvOS 14.5 beta. Designed for the fourth and fifth-generation Apple…
Lees meerIf you've logged into the App Store this morning and have noticed that there's no update button next to apps that you want to update, you're not alone. There appears to be an App Store bug that is preventing the "Update" button that's normall…
Lees meerPassword management software LastPass is changing for free users, with the company today announcing that it no longer plans to provide free access on both computers and mobile devices. Instead, those using the free plan must choose a device type to …
Lees meerWe're tracking a few iPad-related deals today, including offers on the new iPad Pro and iPad Air. This also includes a few ongoing deals on Apple's first party accessories like the Magic Keyboard and MagSafe Charger. Note: MacRumors is an affilia…
Lees meerA new Apple patent published today by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office describes an iPhone display that, with high refresh mode enabled, may be capable of updating content at two times, three times, or even four times the native refresh rate, as…
Lees meerApple today announced the launch of its inaugural Entrepreneur Camp for Black Founders and Developers with leaders and their teams from 13 app companies. Apple says the program is designed to give developers the opportunity to improve their exi…
Lees meerApple may launch a foldable iPhone with a 7-inch OLED display and Apple Pencil support as soon as 2023, according to global technology research firm Omdia. In analysis cited by investment research firm EqualOcean, spotted by iPhone in Canada,…
Lees meerDoppler is getting a significant update next week, bringing some notable track and album features to the increasingly popular third-party music playing app for iPhone. For those unfamiliar, the Doppler app offers users an alternative way to exp…
Lees meerAccurate and rapid COVID-19 testing has become a critical hallmark in the battle against the pandemic. Unfortunately, getting tested on a mainstream level currently requires a trip to a clinic or government instituted site. However, in a possibl…
Lees meerTikTok on Tuesday was targeted by EU consumer protection groups for allegedly violating the bloc's consumer laws and for failing to protect children from hidden advertising and inappropriate content (via Reuters). The European Consumer Organisa…
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