Apple Wants to Draw Subscribers to Apple TV+ With More Feature Films
vrijdag 9 april 2021 inMacRumors (no https) (Mac algemeen)
Apple is ramping up its efforts to produce feature films, according to a new report from The Information. Apple has a limited number of high profile films already, including "Palmer," "Cherry," and "Greyhound," and sees it as a way to draw more peop…
Lees meerDeals: Save on Anker Charging Accessories, Netgear's Orbi Mesh Router System, and More
vrijdag 9 april 2021 inMacRumors (no https) (Mac algemeen)
Today we're tracking a few discounts across various Apple-related accessories, starting with savings on Anker accessories like wireless chargers and other various charging devices. You'll also find ongoing deals on Apple's Magic Keyboard accessories…
Lees meerJustin Timberlake to Star as Game Show Host Doubling as CIA Assassin in Upcoming Apple TV+ Series
vrijdag 9 april 2021 inMacRumors (no https) (Mac algemeen)
Apple has won the rights to a script for an hour-long drama series that will see Justin Timberlake star as former "The Gong Show" host Chuck Barris, according to Deadline. The untitled series will be based on "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind," a 198…
Lees meerApple Music TV Expands to the UK and Canada
vrijdag 9 april 2021 inMacRumors (no https) (Mac algemeen)
Following its launch in October last year, Apple Music TV has today expanded to the UK and Canada (via 9to5Mac). Apple Music TV offers a constant live stream of currently popular music videos, live shows, and events that run for 24 hours ever…
Lees meerTwo-Thirds of iPhone Users Expected to Block Ad Tracking
vrijdag 9 april 2021 inMacRumors (no https) (Mac algemeen)
As many as 68 percent of iPhone users are expected to deny advertisers permission to track them thanks to Apple's App Tracking Transparency feature, in what is beginning to look like a significant blow to the advertising industry (via AdWeek). …
Lees meeriPhone 12 Mini Missing From Top 5 Best Selling Smartphone List of January 2021
vrijdag 9 april 2021 inMacRumors (no https) (Mac algemeen)
According to market data compiled by Counterpoint Research, Apple's smallest iPhone since the 2016 iPhone SE, the iPhone 12 mini, struggled to obtain a spot in the top five list of best-selling smartphones in January of this year. According to …
Lees meerCounterfeit 'AirPods 3' Hit the Market Prior to Official Announcement
vrijdag 9 april 2021 inMacRumors (no https) (Mac algemeen)
Apple is expected to launch the third iteration of AirPods in the third quarter of this year. Rumors and reports suggest the new AirPods will feature an updated design more in line with the AirPods Pro, but lacking in "Pro" features such as active…
Lees meerApple's Rationale for Not Bringing iMessage to Android Revealed in Legal Documents
vrijdag 9 april 2021 inMacRumors (no https) (Mac algemeen)
It's no secret that Apple sees iMessage as a big enough selling point to keep the service exclusive to Apple devices, however new court filings submitted by Epic Games in its ongoing lawsuit with the company reveal just how Apple executives have rat…
Lees meerApple Reportedly Planning Substantial Increase of Shipments for 5G mmWave iPhone Models in 2021
vrijdag 9 april 2021 inMacRumors (no https) (Mac algemeen)
Apple is expected to substantially increase shipments of mmWave enabled iPhone models in 2021 thanks to the increased demand and improved global support for the newer technology, according to DigiTimes. Apple currently only offers mmWave-enable…
Lees meerDigiTimes: iPhone 13 Pro Models to Feature 120Hz ProMotion Refresh Rate and 15-20% Less Power Consumption
vrijdag 9 april 2021 inMacRumors (no https) (Mac algemeen)
The two premium "Pro" models of the upcoming iPhone 13 lineup will be equipped with a low-power LTPO display, enabling the iPhones to have a 120Hz refresh rate, according to industry sources cited by Taiwanese publication DigiTimes. According t…
Lees meerVerizon Recalls 2.5 Million Hotspots Due to Fire Risk
donderdag 8 april 2021 inMacRumors (no https) (Mac algemeen)
Verizon is recalling 2.5 million hotspot devices that it sold because of a faulty lithium ion battery that can overheat, resulting in a fire and burn hazard. Affected devices include Ellipsis Jetpack Mobile Hotspots with model numbers MHS900L, …
Lees meerSecurity Researcher Earns $100,000 for Safari Exploit in Pwn2Own Hacking Contest
donderdag 8 april 2021 inMacRumors (no https) (Mac algemeen)Each year, the Zero Day Initiative hosts a "Pwn2Own" hacking contest where security researchers can earn money for finding serious vulnerabilities in major platforms like Windows and macOS. This 2021 Pwn2Own virtual event kicked off earlier thi…
Lees meerApple Shells Out $3.4 Million to Chileans to Settle Planned Obsolescence Lawsuit
donderdag 8 april 2021 inMacRumors (no https) (Mac algemeen)
Apple will pay $3.4 million in Chile to settle a lawsuit that accused the Cupertino company of programming a limited lifespan into some of its products to force consumers to upgrade. 150,000 iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s Plus, 7, 7 Plus, and SE owners s…
Lees meerSamsung's 'iTest' Lets You Try a Galaxy Device on Your iPhone
donderdag 8 april 2021 inMacRumors (no https) (Mac algemeen)
Samsung has launched "iTest," an interactive website experience that's designed to allow iPhone users to test out Android on a Galaxy device, or "sample the other side," as Samsung puts it. The iTest website is being advertised in New Zealand, …
Lees meerP&G Wanted to Skirt App Tracking Transparency Rules With China Data Collection Tech
donderdag 8 april 2021 inMacRumors (no https) (Mac algemeen)
Procter & Gamble Co. was one of the companies that worked with the China Advertising Association to test a new data collection tool designed to get around Apple's App Tracking Transparency rules, reports The Wall Street Journal. The state-backe…
Lees meerApple's Eddy Cue Reportedly Advising Tom Brady's New NFT Company
donderdag 8 april 2021 inMacRumors (no https) (Mac algemeen)
NFL star quarterback Tom Brady is teaming up with entrepreneur Richard Rosenblatt to launch a new NFT company called Autograph this spring, and Apple executive Eddy Cue will serve as an advisor to the company, according to CNN. As a Senior Vice…
Lees meerApple's TV App Currently Has Misleading Pricing for Movies
donderdag 8 april 2021 inMacRumors (no https) (Mac algemeen)
The TV app available on the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV has an issue with inaccurate price listings for some titles, a MacRumors reader discovered this morning. The "Movies" section of the TV app has a "Browse by Price" section that lists m…
Lees meerApple Seeds Seventh Beta of macOS Big Sur 11.3 to Developers
donderdag 8 april 2021 inMacRumors (no https) (Mac algemeen)
Apple today seeded the seventh beta of an upcoming macOS Big Sur 11.3 update to developers for testing purposes, with the new beta coming one week after the launch of the sixth beta and more than a month after the release of macOS Big Sur 11.2, a bu…
Lees meerApple Picks Up 'The Crowded Room' Starring Tom Holland
donderdag 8 april 2021 inMacRumors (no https) (Mac algemeen)
Apple has ordered "The Crowded Room," a seasonal anthology series that's set to star Tom Holland, Apple announced today. A seasonal anthology series is a show where the characters and the storyline change from season to season, similar to "American …
Lees meerApple Rolling Out Tags in App Store to Help Refine Popular Search Results
donderdag 8 april 2021 inMacRumors (no https) (Mac algemeen)
With the App Store now home to nearly two million apps, Apple appears to be testing a new feature to make search results more contextual. As noted in the MacRumors forums and on Twitter, some iPhone users in recent weeks have started to see tag…
Lees meerSamsung's Galaxy SmartTag With UWB Beats AirTags to Market, Launches April 16 for $39.99
donderdag 8 april 2021 inMacRumors (no https) (Mac algemeen)
Samsung will release the Galaxy SmartTag Plus on April 16 for $39.99, becoming the first mainstream item tracker with support for ultra-wideband technology, The Verge reports. In January, Samsung announced the "Galaxy SmartTag," a small squircl…
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