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[Sat Jan 25th 1:48 am] How to Sign Up for Free Apple TV+ Subscription for 1 Year


Want a free year of Apple TV+ subscription to enjoy all the Apple TV+ shows? Of course you do! If you’ve bought an iPhone within the past three months then Apple is offering a free year of Apple TV+...


[Sat Jan 25th 1:41 am] Apple to attend meeting promoting easy access to health data


An Apple representative is slated to attend a meeting on Monday held by the Carin Alliance, a nonpartisan group currently advocating to push through government policy that would allow fast,...


[Sat Jan 25th 1:00 am] ‘Byte’ brings back Vine’s 6-second looping videos, launches on Android and iOS


Back in 2016, Twitter killed 6-second looping video service Vine. Two years later, co-founder Dom Hofmann teased a return, and last April introduced a closed beta. Byte today is officially launching...


[Fri Jan 24th 10:12 pm] Happy Birthday, Apple Macintosh!


On January 24, 1984, Apple Computer unveiled its much-anticipated Macintosh computer, a sophisticated, affordably priced personal computer designed for… The post Happy Birthday, Apple Macintosh! app...


[Fri Jan 24th 10:10 pm] Apple dreams up curvy iMac concept


The design of the iMac hasn’t changed much in over a decade, but Apple is considering a radical facelift. A proposed future model would consist of a pane of glass that surrounds the display, then cu...


[Fri Jan 24th 10:00 pm] ‘Butter Royale’ impressions: ‘Fortnite’ as a food fight


People often tell me that too much cholesterol will kill me, but I never imagined that specific death would come in the form of a wall of butter smothering the landscape. And that’s not all I hav...


[Fri Jan 24th 9:53 pm] Take 3D photos on your iPhone or Android phone with this app - CNET


Whether you have an iPhone or an Android phone, the new LucidPix app can now turn your cat and food photos into 3D masterpieces.


[Fri Jan 24th 9:29 pm] Apple to Re-energize the Idea of Lovable Products


Apple will likely release two exciting, potentially lovable products in the first half of 2020. John examines what we know so far.


[Fri Jan 24th 9:21 pm] Apple posts third developer beta of macOS Catalina 10.15.2 Update


Apple has released the third developer beta of macOS Catalina 10.15.2 Update. Registered developers can download the beta via Apple’s developer portal (https://developer.apple.com/account/#/welcome)...


[Fri Jan 24th 9:20 pm] WiLAN Awarded $85.23M in Apple Re-Trial


Jury Awards $85.23 Million in damages to WiLAN in Patent Suit against Apple OTTAWA, Jan. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Wi-LAN Inc. ("WiLAN"), a Quarterhill Inc. ("Quarterhill") company (TSX: QTRH) (OTCQX: Q...


[Fri Jan 24th 9:00 pm] Apple resolves issue that caused App Store outage for some users


Apple has resolved the “weird errors” that on Friday caused an App Store outage that prevented some users from completing purchases, updating apps, or… The post Apple resolves issue that caused...


[Fri Jan 24th 9:00 pm] Add rad text captions to your Instagram photos without an app


Use this built-in tool to add captions to your photos, without downloading any apps. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)


[Fri Jan 24th 8:51 pm] Today at Apple sessions mark Black History Month throughout February


Apple will be marking Black History Month via its stores in the United States, with a number of Today at Apple sessions scheduled to take place throughout February to celebrate culture, by...


[Fri Jan 24th 8:37 pm] Apple patent app reveals radical iMac made of single sheet of glass


A newly-published Apple patent application reveals that the company is considering a radical redesign: an iMac made of single sheet of glass … The post Apple patent app reveals radical iMac made of...


[Fri Jan 24th 8:28 pm] Next Month Apple Stores Celebrate Black History Month


Next month starting February 1 Apple retail stores will celebrate Black History Month with over 40 Today at Apple sessions.


[Fri Jan 24th 8:04 pm] Hands-on: Anker PowerPort Atom III Slim is this year’s best iPhone charger


The second-half of 2019 saw Anker release several compelling charging solutions for today’s modern devices. We recently went hands-on with the brand’s 100W PowerPort Atom PD 4, which is arguably...


[Fri Jan 24th 8:03 pm] Moleskine Journey is an iOS Planner, Journal, and More


The most recent app from Moleskine is called Moleskine Journey. It’s a multi-purpose app that serves as an iOS planner, journal, project manager, habit tracker, note-taker, photo diary, and food dia...


[Fri Jan 24th 8:02 pm] 2019 U.S. subscription app revenue jumped 21% across the top 100 apps


New data from app intelligence firm Sensor Tower indicates U.S. subscription app revenue grew by 21% last year from the $3.8 billion generated by the… The post 2019 U.S. subscription app revenue jum...


[Fri Jan 24th 7:56 pm] 7 Cheapest Cellular Plans for iPhone


Maybe you’re a new iPhone owner searching for a more affordable phone plan. Or maybe you’ve had your iPhone for a while, but your New Year’s resolution is to save money on subscriptions – why...


[Fri Jan 24th 7:51 pm] Review: The Wacom One tablet is a decent alternative to more expensive display tablets


With an HDMI-based display and a 13-inch footprint, artists and hobbyists can now experience the joy of a display-based graphics tablet without paying Cintiq-prices.


[Fri Jan 24th 7:42 pm] Vine successor Byte is available now on iOS and Android


Image: Byte Dom Hofmann, the co-creator of Vine who has been quietly working on a successor to the short-form video platform, says the new app, called Byte, is available now on iOS and Android....


[Fri Jan 24th 7:28 pm] Must-have apps for iPhone and iPad


Every year in late October, I start putting together a rough list of candidates for my annual ‘Must-Have Apps’ story. Two themes emerged… The post Must-have apps for iPhone and iPad appeared fir...


[Fri Jan 24th 7:22 pm] Take a look at the secret app Apple uses to test iPhone hardware


Ever visit the Apple store for an iPhone repair and notice the Genius Bar uses special diagnostic apps you’ve never seen before? Apple keeps its internal-use apps on tight lockdown, but thanks to a...


[Fri Jan 24th 7:17 pm] This $40 Apple Watch Clone Tracks Your Blood Pressure, Sleep, Activity (and More!)


Thinking about getting a fitness tracker or smartwatch but can’t justify spending hundreds of dollars? There’s a new alternative that can give you a slew of features for a lot less than other smar...


[Fri Jan 24th 7:12 pm] Apple working on radical iMac redesign using single sheet of glass


A future version of the iMac may take a more radical form, with Apple considering a redesign of the all-in-one desktop so it effectively exists as a single sheet of curved glass with an emb...


[Fri Jan 24th 7:04 pm] Apple Stores will celebrate Black History Month with over 40 inspirational sessions


Starting February 1, select Apple Stores across the US will celebrate Black History Month with a special lineup of more than 40 Today at Apple sessions. This year’s lineup highlights creators shapi...


[Fri Jan 24th 6:59 pm] Apple TV Plus May Have More Than 33 Million Users But ‘Vast Majority’ Aren’t Paying for It, Researcher Says


Is Apple TV Plus — the tech giant’s foray into the streaming wars — a roaring success? That’s been the initial takeaway from estimates by research firm Ampere Analysis, which has pegged Apple...


[Fri Jan 24th 6:54 pm] ∞ The Dalrymple Report: Encryption, Apple Watch, and Thunderstruck


A baby singing Thunderstruck? Yeah, Dave found the video. We also discuss Apple encryption, as well as fixing and upgrading your Apple Watch. Subscribe to this podcast


[Fri Jan 24th 6:51 pm] SE2 Rumor Redux, Security Friday – TMO Daily Observations 2020-01-24


John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the SE2 rumors coming back (again), and this week’s Security Friday.


[Fri Jan 24th 6:46 pm] How Jeff Bezos’s iPhone X Was Hacked


Good summary from The New York Times. Until this week’s news, I don’t believe we knew what type of phone Bezos was using when he was hacked. Now we know: an iPhone X.  ★ 


[Fri Jan 24th 6:46 pm] The Complete iOS 13 and SwiftUI Developer Bundle: $19


We have a deal on the Complete iOS 13 and SwiftUI Developer Bundle, a package of tutorials and training material for developers. It includes the Complete iOS 13 Developer Course & SwiftUI, SwiftUI: B...


[Fri Jan 24th 6:46 pm] 360Works Scribe 4 released for FileMaker


360Works has released a new version of its 360Works plug-in for FileMaker. 360Works Scribe 4 is a document automation plug-in that allows integration with Word, Excel, and PDF documents. In this relea...


[Fri Jan 24th 6:37 pm] 16-Inch MacBook Pro Takes on Lenovo X1 Extreme Gen 2


The new 16-inch MacBook Pro was well-received by Apple fans. But how does it compare to a Windows equivalent? AppleInsider tested it against the Lenovo X1 Extreme Gen 2 to find out. When it comes to...


[Fri Jan 24th 6:31 pm] Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.3 beta 3 to developers for testing


A few days after the latest iOS, iPadOS, tvOS and watchOS betas were released, Apple has made the macOS 10.15.3 beta 3 available to developers for testing.


[Fri Jan 24th 6:29 pm] Happy 36th Birthday, Macintosh!


36 years ago today, Steve Jobs unveiled the original Macintosh computer, at an annual meeting of Apple’s shareholders.


[Fri Jan 24th 6:16 pm] Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.3 beta 3 for developers


Apple today released the third developer beta of macOS Catalina 10.15.3. This comes as Apple earlier this week released the third developer betas of iOS 13.3.1, iPadOS 13.3.1, watchOS 6.1.2, and tvOS...


[Fri Jan 24th 6:14 pm] ‘Little America’ Team on Creating the Immigration Anthology Series for Apple TV Plus


Respect and authenticity were the key words at the screening of the new Apple TV Plus series “Little America” on Thursday in Los Angeles. Produced by Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon and inspir...


[Fri Jan 24th 6:10 pm] Take a deeply discounted dive into iOS development [Deals]


With each new iOS, developers rush to learn all the new bells and whistles. Now iOS 13 has been out since June, opportunities to learn its programming language are easier to find. They’re also getti...


[Fri Jan 24th 6:09 pm] Facebook Exec Sir Nick Clegg Claims WhatsApp is Unhackable


Top Facebook executive Sir Nick Clegg has come under criticism for denying that Amazon boss Jeff Bezos was hacked via WhatsApp.


[Fri Jan 24th 6:02 pm] Apple Arcade has replaced my Nintendo Switch


Since the launch of Apple Arcade, my Nintendo Switch has rarely come out of its dock… The post Apple Arcade has replaced my Nintendo Switch appeared first on MacDailyNews.


[Fri Jan 24th 5:48 pm] The First Macintosh Was Unveiled 36 Years Ago Today, and It Cost as Much as the Mac Pro


By today’s standards, the Mac Pro may seem expensive, but there was a time when that was the going price for a good computer. It was 36 years ago today, on January 24, 1984, that Steve Jobs unveiled...


[Fri Jan 24th 5:45 pm] Apple Arcade’s Butter Royale is a Fortnite-like food fight


Plenty of games drop players into an arena to battle friends or rivals over the internet, but Butter Royale takes a much lighter tone than most. It’s a food fight, not a desperate struggle for survi...


[Fri Jan 24th 5:26 pm] Applebee’s supervisor fired for kicking out Islamophobic customer: lawsuit


A former supervisor at an Applebee’s in New Jersey was axed after asking a customer to leave for making Islamophobic remarks, a new lawsuit claims. Amanda Breaud, 25, was working at the restaurant c...


[Fri Jan 24th 5:24 pm] Apple TV+ subscriber numbers could be stronger than many think


A new analyst report suggests 33.6 million customers were ready and waiting to subscribe to Apple TV+ before its November launch and estimates that number could grow to 40 million subscribers by the...


[Fri Jan 24th 5:18 pm] Trojan using fake Flash updates infects 1 in 10 Macs


A dangerous piece of Mac malware that hides as a fake Flash warning is a growing security threat to Mac users with one in 10 Macs infected, according to the security firm, Kaspersky. The Shlayer Troja...


[Fri Jan 24th 5:18 pm] App Store outage affecting Fortnite and other major apps with in-app purchases


Apple’s System Status webpage indicates today that some users may experience problems with the App Store. The company says that App Store users “are experiencing a problem with this service,” a...


[Fri Jan 24th 5:00 pm] HomeKit Weekly: Apple should allow selective access to HomeKit devices for Family Sharing


HomeKit is my chosen platform for my smart home, but there are still ways that Apple could expand its platform to grow with its users as their home grows, and as their families change. While Apple al...


[Fri Jan 24th 4:58 pm] Latest Beats Pro headphones $50 off, MacBook Air from $730, iPhone starting at $140 in today’s best deals


Friday’s best deals include the latest Beats headphones discounted in all colors, plus deals on MacBooks, and various previous-generation iPhones. Head below for all that and more in the latest 9to...


[Fri Jan 24th 4:56 pm] ‘Little America’ Coming to Apple Podcasts and Books


An interview with the team behind Apple TV+ show Little America reveals they plan to expand into Apple Podcasts and Apple Books.


[Fri Jan 24th 4:46 pm] These gorgeous cases wrap your AirPods Pro in luxury leather


With AirPods Pro sold out everywhere, the last thing you want to do is destroy the pair you already own. Protect them with Elago’s gorgeous new cases instead, and never worry about them getting beat...


[Fri Jan 24th 4:21 pm] 7 ways the iPhone crushes Android phones - CNET


iMessage, AirPods and timely software updates are just a few of the features that give the iPhone bragging rights over Android.


[Fri Jan 24th 4:10 pm] Palm-sized pillows will have you dreaming about that first Mac


On this day in 1984, the first Macintosh computers started shipping. Who could have imagined that 36 years later to the day, this iconic machine would be commemorated with a tiny plush pillow that fit...


[Fri Jan 24th 3:57 pm] Apple Arcade: The full list of games for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and iPod Touch (updated) - CNET


The $4.99 a month service includes more than 100 games.


[Fri Jan 24th 3:32 pm] These are the latest Apple Arcade games for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and Apple TV


Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added regularly. Follow along with our guide on the latest from Apple’s gaming service. The post These are the...


[Fri Jan 24th 3:23 pm] ∞ Apple shares new Carpool Karaoke trailer


[VIDEO] Solid trailer for Season 3 (video embedded in main Loop post). Funny thing, though I never really thought it through, I succumbed to the illusion that James Corden was driving during those ep...


[Fri Jan 24th 3:20 pm] 52-week high for AAPL ahead of Tuesday’s earnings report


AAPL stock has hit a new 52-week high as the market opened this morning. The previous high for the past 12 months was $319.99, and the stock immediately hit $320.25. At the time of writing, it’s ar...


[Fri Jan 24th 3:15 pm] Apple TV+ U.S. subscribers: 33.6 million already


Apple TV+ U.S. subscribers are said to total 33.6 million already, less than three months after launch. Apple TV+ is obviously doing exceedingly well… The post Apple TV+ U.S. subscribers: 33.6 milli...


[Fri Jan 24th 3:15 pm] Broadcom lands $15 billion deal with Apple to sell it iPhone components


Chipmaker Broadcom has inked two multi-year deals with Apple to sell it some $15 billion in wireless components for its iPhone product line, the company announced in an SEC filing on Thursday. The ann...


[Fri Jan 24th 3:04 pm] How to Play Songs on Spotify with Siri on iPhone or iPad


Siri now supports Spotify commands, meaning you can now use Siri to request specific music be played through Spotify on iPhone, iPad, or other Siri equipped devices with Spotify. And if the iPhone or...


[Fri Jan 24th 2:47 pm] New Apple TV+ ‘Servant’ Featurette – ‘The Food’


The first season of freaky Apple TV+ show, The Servant, is currently available to stream.  A second series is already confirmed too. There is a new featurette about the show on YouTube. Step inside...


[Fri Jan 24th 2:44 pm] Apple’s New Location Privacy Features in iOS 13 Are Working


Apple made some pretty big privacy enhancements in iOS 13, not the least of which was making it much harder for third-party apps to track your location without your express knowledge. It’s a timely...


[Fri Jan 24th 2:31 pm] U.S. presidential candidates’ positions on breaking up Big Tech


In the preamble to the U.S. 2020 presidential election, many Democratic White House contenders have argued in favor of either breaking up or tightening… The post U.S. presidential candidates’ posi...


[Fri Jan 24th 2:27 pm] Two US presidential candidates want tech giants broken up, rest mumble vaguely


Two of the nine leading US presidential candidates have called for the break-up of tech giants, while the rest have essentially mumbled vaguely that “something needs to be done”… The post Two...


[Fri Jan 24th 2:08 pm] The top malware threat for macOS infects one in 10 users


Security firm Kaspersky says that in 2019 the Shlayer Trojan infected one in ten Mac users, opening the door to malicious apps that hide behind fake error messages about users needing to up...


[Fri Jan 24th 2:04 pm] Apple hits the weekend with fresh $5 movie sale, $1 rentals, more


Apple is rolling into the weekend with a fresh $5 movie sale across a number of genres. Regularly up to $20, today’s deals are at least 50% off and a return to all-time lows in many instances. All...


[Fri Jan 24th 2:01 pm] Why everyone’s upset about AirPods Pro, and Tim Cook’s favorite shower tech, this week on The CultCast


This week on The CultCast: it’s not your imagination, Apple changed AirPods Pro and it made them worse—we’ll tell you what’s going on. Plus: a new report says Apple caved to FBI pressure to ke...


[Fri Jan 24th 2:00 pm] Apple Arcade has me reaching for my iPhone rather than my Nintendo Switch


Apple Arcade has reignited my love for mobile gaming. Mobile gaming has always been a bit of a mixed bag. While the idea of having access to thousands of games on my iPhone through the App Store has...


[Fri Jan 24th 1:58 pm] Apple’s iOS 13 drops location data advertisers collect by 68%


According to Location Sciences, a firm that helps marketers analyze location data, since the launch of iOS 13 last fall, the amount of background location data that marketers collect has dropped by 68...


[Fri Jan 24th 1:56 pm] Fund manager with 54% gains last year explains why AAPL is a key investment


A portfolio manager who last year achieved 54% gains for the funds he invests has explained why AAPL is a key investment, making up a third of his portfolio… The post Fund manager with 54% gains...


[Fri Jan 24th 1:50 pm] ‘An Embarrassment From Start to Finish’


Ron Amadeo, reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Fold for Ars Technica: And that brings us to today — the Ars review. This one is going to be a little different, since I don’t think the Galaxy Fol...


[Fri Jan 24th 1:45 pm] Still Don’t Have Dark Mode in Gmail for iOS? Here’s How You Might Be Able to Turn It On


Although it’s arguably taken a lot longer than it should have for iOS to get a proper dark mode — evidence of it was first found in iOS 10 back in 2016 — there’s no doubt that when Apple fina...


[Fri Jan 24th 1:45 pm] Apple leases new offices near to Apple Park


An estimated 12,000 people can comfortably work together in Apple Park. But Apple’s a big company — and 12,000 people is only a drop in the ocean. For that reason, Apple has leased six floors in a...


[Fri Jan 24th 1:24 pm] Apple TV+ subscribers: More than Hulu and, for the moment, Disney+


Apple has been pretty coy about the number of Apple TV+ subscribers, but an analytics company cited by the Wall Street Journal puts the number for the last quarter of 2019 at 33.6 million. That’s...


[Fri Jan 24th 1:08 pm] Comcast Will Raise Your Price Even if You Don’t Use NBC’s Peacock


Two things will go live on April 15: Early access for NBC’s Peacock streaming service, and a price hike from Comcast. The extra costs will not be readily evident to new customers as the rate increas...


[Fri Jan 24th 12:51 pm] How to transfer photos & video from iPhone to Mac


We explain 7 simple ways to transfer photos and video from an iPhone to a Mac. Fidn out how to use iCloud photos, Photo Stream, iCloud Files, Messages, Airdrop and more to import photos to your Mac.


[Fri Jan 24th 12:36 pm] Cowen pushes AAPL target to $350, anticipates strong March quarter guidance


After leading the pack with an Apple stock price climb in early December, Cowen has done so again just over a month later, hiking the price target to $350 on the strength of Services and th...


[Fri Jan 24th 12:32 pm] Facebook Messenger could protect your messages with Face ID


Facebook Messenger could soon add Face ID support to protect your conversations from nosey neighbors. The feature would prevent access to Messenger until it is first unlocked with your face. It seems...


[Fri Jan 24th 12:30 pm] Enticing New ‘Jobs at Apple’ Page Live


Many people dream of a job at Apple. The company is trying to make that prospect even more enticing, with an updated ‘Jobs at Apple’ page.  The company is offering “an open invitation to open m...


[Fri Jan 24th 12:30 pm] iPad & iPhone User 152 Out Today


iPad & iPhone User is the essential guide to the iPad and iPhone. Readers can get more out of their Apple device with its simple tutorials, buying advice and expert reviews of the latest apps, games a...


[Fri Jan 24th 12:22 pm] You Might Like Front and Center Even If You Don’t Like Classic Switching


Dr. Drang, regarding my enthusiasm for John Siracusa’s new Front and Center utility for the Mac: I would argue that just because Gruber misses the old behavior doesn’t make it right. When you...


[Fri Jan 24th 12:16 pm] James Corden Doesn’t Actually Drive the ‘Carpool Karaoke’ Car


You may or may not be surprised to learn the presenter James Corden is not actually driving the ‘Carpool Karaoke’ car.


[Fri Jan 24th 12:15 pm] 4 places where Apple can improve its integration of hardware, software, and services


Apple spends a lot of time talking up its secret sauce: that combination of hardware, software, and services that allow it to make what it believes are the best technology products on the planet.An...


[Fri Jan 24th 12:04 pm] iOS 13 privacy focus has seen background location tracking fall 68%


Apple’s decision to be much more proactive in alerting users to background location tracking in iOS 13 has resulted in a 68% drop in the location data collected by apps. The issue has also seen gre...


[Fri Jan 24th 12:00 pm] iPhone beats Android phones these 7 important ways. Every. Single. Time. - CNET


iMessage, AirPods and timely software updates are just a few of the features that give iPhone users bragging rights over Android.


[Fri Jan 24th 11:50 am] Galaxy S20 will get an awesome feature the iPhone had for nearly 10 years


We’ve learned everything there is to know about the design and hardware of the Galaxy S20 series from an increasing number of leaks. We also have availability details for the upcoming flagship, incl...


[Fri Jan 24th 11:38 am] Apple gives its hiring page a colorful overhaul — and a renewed focus on AI


When you hear “Jobs” and “Apple” together you probably think of the dearly departed Steve Jobs. But Apple happens to employ well over 100,000 people worldwide — and now it’s got a fancy ne...


[Fri Jan 24th 11:31 am] Gorgeous Maps of the Streets of Any City in the World


Enter the name of any city, and Andrei Kashcha’s City Roads website will use OpenStreetMap data to draw all of its streets. Simple and beautiful monochromatic design. (Via Jason Kottke, travel photo...


[Fri Jan 24th 11:15 am] How to get certified for a hard drive you erased


It’s relatively easy to erase the contents of a drive on a Mac. But what if you’re asked to prove you did so? Some companies, government agencies, and other organizations have an internal or le...


[Fri Jan 24th 10:54 am] Fast Company: ‘Apple and Google’s Location Privacy Controls Are Working’


Jared Newman, writing for Fast Company: Some recent data points to consider: Since the launch of iOS 13 last fall, the amount of background location data that marketers collect has dropped by 68...


[Fri Jan 24th 10:52 am] No show Friday: Apple TV+ has its quietest week yet


Apple TV+ had its quietest week yet in terms of new shows, with (to the best of my knowledge) zero new programming uploaded this Friday. Apple Originals Servant, Truth Be Told, The Morning Show, See a...


[Fri Jan 24th 10:49 am] Ticket agency StubHub offering 10% discount with Apple Pay


For a limited time, the StubHub service is offering 10% off the price of any of its music, sports and entertainment tickets, if you buy using Apple Pay and the StubHub app. Terms and condit...


[Fri Jan 24th 10:36 am] Samsung’s AirDrop clone will debut with Galaxy S20 next month


Samsung is developing its own AirDrop competitor that will make its debut alongside the Galaxy S20 next month, according to a new report. Leaked Quick Share screenshots reveal the feature will let use...


[Fri Jan 24th 10:15 am] Semiconductor revenue declined 11.9% in 2019


Worldwide semiconductor revenue totaled $418.3 billion in 2019, down 11.9% from 2018, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. (www.gartner.com). Intel regained the No. 1 position in the mark...


[Fri Jan 24th 9:00 am] Apple Arcade’s latest game is a more family-friendly Fortnite called Butter Royale


Image: Mighty Bear Games Apple Arcade has so far been a great repository for polished, offbeat indie games that are best explored when you have some quiet time and perhaps no internet connectio...


[Fri Jan 24th 3:24 am] Profile focuses on Apple’s cutthroat buying practices and ‘The Blevinator’


In a feature piece based largely on background sources, the Wall Street Journal Thursday profiled Apple’s vice president of procurement giving a unique insight into the dog-eat-dog business of buyin...


[Fri Jan 24th 2:39 am] Grab 10% off on tickets through StubHub in the newest Apple Pay promotion


Get ready for game day. With Apple Pay. What you need to know Apple has launched its newest Apple Pay promotion. Customers can save 10% on StubHub tickets. You must pay using Apple Pay in the StubH...


[Fri Jan 24th 2:39 am] Grab 10% off on tickets through StubHub in the newest Apple Pay promotion


Get ready for game day. With Apple Pay. What you need to know Apple has launched its newest Apple Pay promotion. Customers can save 10% on StubHub tickets. You must pay using Apple Pay in the StubH...


[Fri Jan 24th 1:45 am] Since rollout of iOS 13, which warns users of apps tracking their location, marketers have collected 68% less background and 24% less foreground location data (Jared Newman/Fast Company)


Jared Newman / Fast Company: Since rollout of iOS 13, which warns users of apps tracking their location, marketers have collected 68% less background and 24% less foreground location data  —  Sp...


[Fri Jan 24th 12:49 am] Get 10% off StubHub with Apple Pay


You can get 10% off StubHub by using Apple Pay purchase through January 29, up to a maximum savings of $100. To redeem, during checkout enter the code… The post Get 10% off StubHub with Apple Pay ap...


[Fri Jan 24th 12:45 am] Doqo turns iPad Pro into MacBook with 7 ports [Review]


Anyone who longs for the days when MacBooks came with tons of ports can look to the Doqo, an iPad Pro keyboard case that includes a pair of USB-A ports, HDMI, memory card readers, and more. There’s...


[Fri Jan 24th 12:36 am] Latest Apple Pay promotion offers 10% purchases through StubHub


Apple has launched its latest weekly Apple Pay promotion: for the next week, you can get 10% off purchases at StubHub when you check out with Apple Pay. The post Latest Apple Pay promotion offers 1...


[Fri Jan 24th 12:32 am] Broadcom signs deals to supply wireless chips to Apple - CNET


Deal covers components that will be used in Apple products through the middle of 2023.


[Fri Jan 24th 12:24 am] Apple leases prominent ‘Triangle Building’ just two miles from Apple Park


According to a new report from The Mercury News today, Apple has leased a prominent building in San Jose, California known as “Triangle Building.” Apple is said to have leased the entire 86,000-s...


[Thu Jan 23rd 11:30 pm] Here’s Why Your iPad Pro Has a USB-C Port (But Your iPhone Doesn’t)


Despite their differences, the iPad and the iPhone are built on basically the same technology. But 2018’s iPad Pro went a step further to differentiate Apple’s tablets from its smartphones. That a...


[Thu Jan 23rd 11:10 pm] Broadcom signs 2 new multi-year agreements with Apple, says it expects to generate $15B by supplying wireless chips for Apple devices released through mid-2023 (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg)


Mark Gurman / Bloomberg: Broadcom signs 2 new multi-year agreements with Apple, says it expects to generate $15B by supplying wireless chips for Apple devices released through mid-2023  —  - Br...


[Thu Jan 23rd 10:33 pm] Apple and Broadcom ink chip-supply deals worth $15 billion


Broadcom has disclosed two chip-supply deals that will provide components for Apple devices to be released through the middle of 2023… The post Apple and Broadcom ink chip-supply deals worth $15 bil...


[Thu Jan 23rd 10:22 pm] Apple crams celebrities into first Carpool Karaoke season 3 trailer


Carpool Karaoke is back for a third season and it’s packed with more celebrity appearances than ever before. The first trailer for Carpool Karaoke season 3 was posted to show creator James Cordon’...


[Thu Jan 23rd 10:17 pm] Broadcom says it has entered into two multi-year agreements with Apple for the supply of wireless components that it estimates could generate $15B in revenue (Amal S/Reuters)


Amal S / Reuters: Broadcom says it has entered into two multi-year agreements with Apple for the supply of wireless components that it estimates could generate $15B in revenue  —  (Reuters) - Ch...


[Thu Jan 23rd 10:14 pm] Broadcom announces new ‘high-performance component’ deals with Apple, valued at $15B


Chipmaker Broadcom has announced that it has inked two multi-year deals with Apple to provide “high-performance wireless components and modules.” These chips will be used in Apple products for th...


[Thu Jan 23rd 10:14 pm] Carpool Karaoke Season 3 official trailer released


"Carpool Karaoke: The Series" is back for a Season 3 with life on the road singing your favorite songs. Watch 40 episodes for free… The post Carpool Karaoke Season 3 official trailer released appear...


[Thu Jan 23rd 10:01 pm] Axing Lightning for iPhone would mean unprecedented e-waste, Apple says - CNET


The tech giant argues that "hundreds of millions" of customers would be affected by a forced switch to USB-C.


[Thu Jan 23rd 10:01 pm] Gyms Now Offering Perks for Working Out With an Apple Watch


The plan is that soon you’ll be able to waltz into a gym, connect your Apple Watch to a treadmill, and earn cash back or a free watch just for showing up....


[Thu Jan 23rd 10:00 pm] Rocket League will drop support for macOS in March


Rocket League developer Psyonix today confirmed it will drop support for macOS (and Linux) in March. Players will need to switch platforms to continue enjoying the game — or play without its belove...


[Thu Jan 23rd 9:36 pm] Apple finally ends Safari support for Adobe Flash


Adobe Flash, once a hugely popular way for web browsers to provide multimedia, is almost dead. And Apple is helping bring on the funeral by completely removing support for the Flash plugin from the la...


[Thu Jan 23rd 9:28 pm] Apple shares hit new all-time closing high


In Nasdaq trading today, shares of Apple Inc. (AAPL) rose to hit a new all-time closing high… The post Apple shares hit new all-time closing high appeared first on MacDailyNews.


[Thu Jan 23rd 9:24 pm] Interesting Stats on the U.S. Streaming Service Market


This links to a Wall Street Journal story about the fact that two-thirds of Amazon Prime’s content is user-uploaded, and a lot of it is (unsurprisingly) sketchy. Interesting. But what caught my eye...


[Thu Jan 23rd 9:17 pm] AT&T’s Now Giving Away iPhone XS Models for FREE (with a Catch)


Getting a brand new iPhone for free sounds too good to be true. But thanks to a new promotion from AT&T, it’s isn’t. The carrier has been consistently offering great installment agreement deals an...


[Thu Jan 23rd 9:15 pm] Twitter now lets you add emoji reactions to direct messages


Twitter now lets you add Facebook-style emoji reactions to direct messages. There are currently seven to choose from — one more than Facebook offers — including the familiar thumbs up, laughing fa...


[Thu Jan 23rd 9:13 pm] Apple Music promoting ‘Carpool Karaoke’ season 3 ahead of upcoming release


Apple had already renewed its original Carpool Karaoke spin-off series for a third season last summer, but we haven’t heard anything more about it since then. But James Corden, who runs the show,...


[Thu Jan 23rd 9:08 pm] Apple VP profile details aggressive cost-saving efforts and tense supplier relationships


Apple is widely regarded for its intricate supply chain, and a new report from the Wall Street Journal today details the procurement executive currently leading those relationships. Tony Blevins is A...


[Thu Jan 23rd 9:00 pm] This Command key shortcut will change how you use your Mac


You can Command-click pretty much any icon on the Mac to reveal it in the Finder. You’re going to love this. (Plus: a couple bonus Mac tips.) (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple len...


[Thu Jan 23rd 8:50 pm] How Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ iPhone X Was Hacked and Exploited


Nearly two years ago, Jeff Bezos’ iPhone X was hacked. Since 2019, the Amazon CEO has been on a mission to figure out who did it and how. The study is, of course, tied up with the alleged blackmail...


[Thu Jan 23rd 8:45 pm] Why TikTok could become Apple Music’s scariest rival


It’s the year 2020 and absolutely everyone is making a streaming service, including TikTok. The budding social network is hard at work inking licensing deals for its upcoming music streaming service...


[Thu Jan 23rd 8:30 pm] Advertisers panic as iPhone users turn off GPS tracking


Location data, for a long time a river of gold that enriched companies with digital ad revenues, is starting to dry up as more and more consumers deactivate location tracking on their smartphones. The...


[Thu Jan 23rd 8:17 pm] If You Live in the Sticks, You Likely Get Better Cell Service Than City Folk


The quality of your cellular network connection depends a lot on where you live. But while you may think you have it made in a dense city, new research suggests that’s not the case. People who live...


[Thu Jan 23rd 8:10 pm] iPhone 11 held off FBI hacking efforts for two months


It reportedly took the FBI two months to bypass the security built in an iPhone 11. This demonstrates how difficult iPhone hacking is for even one of the world’s premier law-enforcement agencies. On...


[Thu Jan 23rd 8:03 pm] Carpool Karaoke Season 3 Trailer out on YouTube


A trailer for Carpool Karaoke appeared on the channel The Late Late Show with James Corden on YouTube. Season 3 will feature guests like Jay Leno, Seal, Fred Armisen, Weezer, Kesha, and more. Starti...


[Thu Jan 23rd 7:55 pm] The Talk Show: ‘Fake Faces’


Special guest Glenn Fleishman returns to the show. Topics include iPhone encryption, the privacy implications of widely-available reverse image search for faces, deep-learning-powered algorithmically-...


[Thu Jan 23rd 7:53 pm] George Soros to Start $1 Billion School to Fight Nationalists, Climate Change


Katherine Burton, writing for Bloomberg: Soros also once again criticized Facebook for its failure to police the social media network. “There’s nothing to stop them, and I think there is a ki...


[Thu Jan 23rd 7:44 pm] You can now preheat your oven with your Apple Watch


You now can preheat your oven with your Apple Watch thanks to Home Connect, a dynamic digital ecosystem created to connect home appliances… The post You can now preheat your oven with your Apple Wat...


[Thu Jan 23rd 7:33 pm] Apple says a common charger would handicap innovation, inflate waste


Apple has hit back at new proposals by European lawmakers to force smartphone and other device producers to use a universal standard charger, claiming attempts to make it switch from Lightn...


[Thu Jan 23rd 7:20 pm] ‘Rocket League’ dropping support for macOS in March, but some features will still work


If you play Rocket League via Steam on your Mac, you’ll soon have to make the switch to Windows or give up most of the online features. The studio behind the hit game has announced today that it’...


[Thu Jan 23rd 7:13 pm] Relive 416+ Classic Arcade Games while Charging Your Phone: $29.99


We have a deal on the GAMECASE, a portable charger for your iPhone with a built-in classic gaming system. That includes a display and controls, with more than 416 classic games built into the device,...


[Thu Jan 23rd 7:10 pm] Servant‘s weird focus on food makes Apple TV+ show extra-eerie


Servant is deliberately creepy, and what the characters are eating is an important part of setting that tone. A video by Apple TV+ explains how what’s being cooked and eaten expresses the emotions o...


[Thu Jan 23rd 7:05 pm] Apple pushes back against EU call for common phone charger


Apple on Thursday again pushed back against European Union lawmakers’ call for a common phone charger standard, warning the move could hamper innovation… The post Apple pushes back against EU call...


[Thu Jan 23rd 6:51 pm] You Can Read Entire Books in Minutes with This Highly-Rated iPhone App


When looking into the habits of highly successful people, they usually all have one thing in common: they read. And while most of us would love to spend more time reading, it’s usually difficult to...


[Thu Jan 23rd 6:40 pm] This huge glass sphere might be one of Apple’s coolest new stores


If the rumors are true, the third Apple store in Singapore will be one of the world’s most unique: a huge glass sphere floating in the middle of Marina Bay… The post This huge glass sphere might b...


[Thu Jan 23rd 6:40 pm] 9to5Mac Daily: January 23, 2020 – Apple Watch rewards, RIP Adobe Flash


Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Ove...


[Thu Jan 23rd 6:37 pm] Apple Exec Meets Ukraine Foreign Minister After Crimea Maps Controversy


Senior Apple executive Lisa Jackson met with Ukraine’s foreign minister Vadym Prystaiko at Davos on Thursday, Business Insider reported. It followed the controversial labeling of the annexed region...


[Thu Jan 23rd 6:35 pm] Peacock Debut, ‘The Morning Show’ Awards – TMO Daily Observations 2020-01-23


John Martellaro and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the debut of NBC’s streaming service, and TV+ shows winning awards.


[Thu Jan 23rd 6:28 pm] How Jeff Bezos’ iPhone X Was Hacked


Hidden in a file received by Jef Bezos was malware, granting attackers access to all aspects of the Amazon founder’s iPhone X.


[Thu Jan 23rd 6:20 pm] Apple debuts Apple Watch Connected gym rewards program


Apple has just rolled out a new gym partnership initiative called “Apple Watch Connected.” With it, qualifying gyms can reward users for meeting certain workout criteria with their Apple Watche...


[Thu Jan 23rd 6:03 pm] Apple: Enforced iPhone Port Means Higher Prices and Waste


Apple recently spoke out against the EU’s proposal to force smartphone manufacturers to pick one port for everyone.


[Thu Jan 23rd 5:58 pm] Gym encounter sees Tim Cook become early investor in Nebia smart shower


The Nebia shower head creator has recounted how a chance early morning meeting with Tim Cook in a gym led to the Apple CEO becoming an investor in the company.


[Thu Jan 23rd 5:46 pm] New ‘Apple Watch Connected’ Gym Program Will Reward You for Working out at Participating Gyms


Two years ago Apple debuted GymKit as an effort to promote the fitness aspects of the Apple Watch, allowing manufacturers of workout equipment to add features that would provide Apple Watch users with...


[Thu Jan 23rd 5:44 pm] Output Factory Server for InDesign adds layer-related file name tokens


Zevrix Solutions has released Output Factory Server 2.2.10, a maintenance update to company’s output automation solution for Adobe InDesign.  The software automates InDesign production workflow by...


[Thu Jan 23rd 5:35 pm] Apple says industry standard smartphone connector laws would hurt innovation, in response to latest EU plans


Apple responded to the latest EU efforts to enforce a standardized single connector for smartphones like the iPhone, saying that “regulation that forces conformity across the type of connector …....


[Thu Jan 23rd 5:24 pm] 9 Mistakes You’re Making That Can Ruin Your iPhone


When it comes to smartphones, you may think you know everything there is to know. You keep it charged, you take it with you, and you use it to communicate, connect and work. But there are actually som...


[Thu Jan 23rd 5:18 pm] Peacock – Linear TV in a Streaming World


NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming service is preparing to go live, and it has a somewhat different model to Apple TV+ and other rivals.


[Thu Jan 23rd 5:14 pm] Apple partners with gyms to reward Apple Watch wearers


Wearing your Apple Watch to the gym can now earn you some perks and in some cases, a discounted monthly membership. Apple revealed its new Apple Watch Connected gym partnership today that is supposed...


[Thu Jan 23rd 4:58 pm] How Apple can make iPhone SE 2 successful


In order for a new "iPhone SE 2" to be as appealing to customers as when the first one launched, Apple needs an attractive price, a small size and… The post How Apple can make iPhone SE 2 successfu...


[Thu Jan 23rd 4:58 pm] AirPods Pro return to Amazon all-time low, plus deals on Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Air, more


Thursday’s best deals include the latest AirPods Pro from Apple, along with with markdowns on the 13-inch MacBook Air, and Twelve South’s popular AirFly accessory. Head below for more in the late...


[Thu Jan 23rd 4:55 pm] Apple TV+ ‘Little America’ creators talk upcoming episode podcast and more


The latest Apple TV+ original series Little America has been one of the best-received shows on the platform so far, holding steady at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. In a new interview this week, the team b...


[Thu Jan 23rd 4:49 pm] Apple says EU’s potential charging cable mandate ‘stifles innovation’


Apple today argued against the European Union’s demands for standardized charging cables for smartphones and other devices. New regulations being considered by the EU could force Apple to ditch the...


[Thu Jan 23rd 4:48 pm] Apple Watch Connected program rewards you for wearing it to the gym


Apple is launching a new Apple Watch Connected partnership program this week to make it more compelling to use the company's wearable at your local gym. At launch, it is partnering with four chains in...


[Thu Jan 23rd 4:43 pm] iPhone Sales in India Increased Six Percent in 2019


iPhone sales in India increased by six percent in 2019, with the iPhone XR the most popular device, following a price cut.


[Thu Jan 23rd 4:18 pm] Apple meets Ukrainian politician following Crimea Maps controversy


Lisa Jackson, Apple’s VP of environment, policy and social initiatives, met with Ukraine’s foreign minister at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. This looks to be their first meeting...


[Thu Jan 23rd 4:10 pm] How to Edit Photos on iPhone & iPad


Editing photos on iPhone and iPad is now better, easier, and more powerful than ever before, as you’ll quickly see in this guide. The default Photos app that’s baked into iOS has long provided som...


[Thu Jan 23rd 4:00 pm] Apple warns law to force NEW iPhone charger that makes current cables obsolete would cause ‘e-waste’ crisis


APPLE has slammed EU proposals to force the tech giant to change the iPhone’s charger again. Enforcing a switch would create “unprecedented e-waste” and hurt everyday gadget fans, the company wa...


[Thu Jan 23rd 3:52 pm] 98.6 Degrees Fahrenheit Isn’t the Average Anymore


Jo Craven McGinty, reporting for The Wall Street Journal: Nearly 150 years ago, a German physician analyzed a million temperatures from 25,000 patients and concluded that normal human-body tempera...


[Thu Jan 23rd 3:35 pm] Why Apple needs the iPhone 9, aka SE 2 video - CNET


The time is ripe for a truly budget iPhone.


[Thu Jan 23rd 3:33 pm] JetBrains Mono


New free and open source typeface for developers. I’m not sure it’s for me, but I do appreciate it. It has a much higher than usual x-height, and an emphasis on oval shapes for round characters. O...


[Thu Jan 23rd 3:17 pm] Games news: More real-world Pokémon and Harry Potter events; Tetris swap


There’s good news and bad for iPhone gaming fans today. On the plus side, there are more real-world Pokémon Go and Harry Potter events on the way. On the downside, you won’t be able to play the...


[Thu Jan 23rd 3:16 pm] Jamf Pro gains immediate FileVault encryption & deeper integration with Jamf Connect


Apple device management platform provider Jamf is improving the integration of its Jamf Pro and Jamf Connect products, connecting the two with new features relating to configuration and enr...


[Thu Jan 23rd 3:03 pm] ∞ Baby performs Thunderstruck


[VIDEO] This is truly a labor of love, done by a dad with way too much time on his hands. But his labor is our gain. Baby Ryan, doing Thunderstruck. Video embedded in main Loop post. [H/T, Paul Sanso...


[Thu Jan 23rd 3:02 pm] British Officials Considering Limited Huawei 5G Role


British officials have proposed that Huawei is given a limited role in Britain’s 5G network, Reuters reported. A decision is expected imminently. The recommendation, made at a meeting of officials f...


[Thu Jan 23rd 2:51 pm] ‘Defending Jacob’ starring Chris Evans bows April 24th on Apple TV+


Apple this week announced Defending Jacob, billed as a gripping, character-driven thriller starring Chris Evans and Michelle Dockery… The post ‘Defending Jacob’ starring Chris Evans bows April 2...


[Thu Jan 23rd 2:50 pm] Apple Launches Fitness-Focused ‘Apple Watch Connected’ Initiative


Today Apple announced a new initiative called ‘Apple Watch Connected’. Gyms can join by offering perks for Apple Watch users.


[Thu Jan 23rd 2:47 pm] Apple blasted by Nobel laureate economist Joseph Stiglitz in Davos for failing to pay taxes


CEOs and political leaders in Davos are talking a lot about companies focusing on more than just profits by being responsible for their employees, their suppliers, and their communities. One company...


[Thu Jan 23rd 2:40 pm] A brand-new Tetris game is already out on iOS


A brand-new Tetris game today landed on iOS — just a day after EA confirmed it is retiring its own lineup of Tetris titles. The game promises to deliver the traditional Tetris gameplay experience m...


[Thu Jan 23rd 2:40 pm] How ‘Little America’ made it to Apple TV+


Apple’s highly anticipated and critically acclaimed new anthology series Little America is now streaming exclusively on Apple TV+ around the world… The post How ‘Little America’ made it to App...


[Thu Jan 23rd 2:39 pm] Ukraine’s foreign minister hints Crimea issue in Apple Maps ‘being resolved’


The Ukraine’s foreign minister has tweeted a hint that the hugely controversial Crimea issue in Apple Maps is “being resolved”… The post Ukraine’s foreign minister hints Crimea issue in A...


[Thu Jan 23rd 2:30 pm] Get this powerful VPN protection for up to 10 devices — on sale today! [Deals]


If you’re not using a VPN when you go online, what are you even doing? On public or private networks, it’s one of the best ways to stay secure and anonymous online, along with other benefits. So i...


[Thu Jan 23rd 2:26 pm] X1 announces new Mac client


X1, which specializes in enterprise-class, distributed data discovery and compliance software, has announced the extension of its flagship X1 Enterprise Platform to macOS.  It allows compliance, eDis...


[Thu Jan 23rd 2:25 pm] New York Has a $10 Million Lab Dedicated to Hacking Into iPhones


A new inside look at a cybercrime lab in lower Manhattan reveals the kind of lengths that law enforcement feels that it must go to in order to gain access to iPhones that are seized as part of crimina...


[Thu Jan 23rd 2:24 pm] Apple Watch Diagnoses Another Case at Atrial Fibrillation


The Apple Watch has, for a good while now, been known for effectively recognizing cases of Atrial Fibrillation. AppleInsider reported on a new case in Kentucky, when a Christmas present helped a woman...


[Thu Jan 23rd 2:15 pm] How to make music like the Apple fan who made Steve Jobs dance


Few of us know what it’s like to have our music played at an Apple keynote, but 37-year-old Apple fan Jonathan Mann does. Way back in the days of the iPhone 4, he composed a song about Apple’s Ant...


[Thu Jan 23rd 2:00 pm] Enterprise macOS login simplified with Jamf Pro and Connect integration


Jamf Connect was launched a few years ago after Jamf purchased NoMAD. Since they purchased NoMAD, Jamf has gone on to integrate Microsoft Azure AD and G Suite into the macOS login experience. Today,...


[Thu Jan 23rd 2:00 pm] T-Mobile catches up with 4G leader Verizon as 5G rolls out, AT&T offers fastest downloads


Opensignal is out today with its Mobile Network Experience Report for the US covering the second half of 2019. While Verizon did take home the most awards overall, T-Mobile almost had as good of a ra...


[Thu Jan 23rd 2:00 pm] Tinder verification via blue checkmark rolling out, with panic button feature


Tinder has announced the rollout of a couple of new safety features, including Tinder verification that photos are genuine, and a panic button, alongside flagging of potentially offensive messages…...


[Thu Jan 23rd 2:00 pm] Adobe previews new project management and collaboration tools coming to Premiere Pro


Adobe today announced Productions, a new feature set coming soon to Premiere Pro. The tools were previewed at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and are targeted for production teams in search of i...


[Thu Jan 23rd 1:40 pm] Using DuckDuckGo’s Little-Known Alternative, ‘DuckDuckGo Lite’


As it turns out, there’s a second version of DuckDuckGo called ‘DuckDuckGo Lite.’ Not only does it deliver search results extremely fast, but it cut out all the extraneous JavaScript and ads. Bu...


[Thu Jan 23rd 1:39 pm] In 2020, Apple will go all-out to sell iPhones in India


In 2020, Apple will go all-out on India. In 2019, Apple’s iPhone sales in India grew 6% versus a 43% decline in the previous year, stabilizing its position… The post In 2020, Apple will go all-out...


[Thu Jan 23rd 1:32 pm] Apple Watch Connected: a rewards program that works as you work out at the gym


Apple has announced a new incentive program for gym-goers. The Apple Watch Connected scheme lets you earn real-life rewards at four gym chains for hitting fitness goals, with tracking provided by the...


[Thu Jan 23rd 1:24 pm] Google Search Results Zip Up Leather Jacket, Strap On Water Skis


Danny Sullivan — who for years wrote about search engines independently, but is now Google’s “Search Liaison”: Last year, our search results on mobile gained a new look. That’s now r...


[Thu Jan 23rd 1:22 pm] Apple says it’s healthy to be skeptical about digital health


Is technology really good for your health? Can Apple really make a difference in future healthcare? Questions like this are all perfectly appropriate, argues Apple’s vice president for health, Dr...


[Thu Jan 23rd 1:22 pm] Apple says it’s healthy to be sceptical about digital health


Is technology really good for your health? Can Apple really make a difference in future healthcare? Questions like this are all perfectly appropriate, argues Apple’s VP health, Dr Sumbul Desai.Yo...


[Thu Jan 23rd 1:15 pm] How to switch up your Apple ID if you’re leaving an organization that needs account access


An Apple ID is a powerful hub for one’s Apple-centric identity. However, what if you use your Apple ID within an organization—an organization that needs access to Apple ID-linked purchases, ema...


[Thu Jan 23rd 1:00 pm] Connect an Apple Watch to help pay for your gym membership by working out


Apple is launching an incentive program for the Apple Watch with select health clubs. You can earn benefits at Crunch, YMCA, Basecamp, Orangetheory.       


[Thu Jan 23rd 1:00 pm] Apple Watch Connected gym partnership aims to turn activity into rewards - CNET


Orangetheory, Crunch, YMCA and Basecamp are first to join the program.


[Thu Jan 23rd 12:59 pm] Apple bull boosts target on Q1 upside



[Thu Jan 23rd 12:57 pm] Amazon Music subscriber numbers revealed for first time: close to Apple Music


Amazon Music subscriber numbers have been revealed for the first time. The company says that it has now hit 55 million subscribers, putting it close to the last-reported Apple Music subscriber count...


[Thu Jan 23rd 12:55 pm] Google Researchers Find Flaws in Safari’s Privacy Features


One of the problems that Apple has with taking such a strong stance on user privacy is that it’s constantly under more scrutiny than many of its rival companies, and when a problem is discovered, it...


[Thu Jan 23rd 12:29 pm] Jeff Bezos iPhone X hack gave full access to his photos and messages


A forensic analysis shows that a sophisticated attack on Jeff Bezos’ iPhone X gave full access to both his photos and his messages. The attack, and the alleged attempted blackmail which followed, l...


[Thu Jan 23rd 12:15 pm] iPad at 10: Why apps made the iPad a success


It’s hard to believe that January 27 marks the tenth anniversary of the announcement of the iPad. As impressive as that first iPad was in terms of hardware, a decade later it’s clear that the i...


[Thu Jan 23rd 12:09 pm] CS Odessa releases new Cisco Networking solution for ConceptDRAW DIAGRAM


CS Odessa has announced the Cisco Networking solution, available for download in the ConceptDraw Store. Compatible with macOS 10.13 and higher, it provides a  set of tools for IT and network professi...