Month: May 2019

Former senior iCloud engineer at Apple explains why he joined education company Clever

May 26, 2019 admin

Back in April, former iCloud engineer Eric Krugler joined the education company Clever. As detailed in an installment of Making the Grade, Clever is a single sign-on service for K-12 students. This week, Krugler sat down with Clever to talk more about his role. more… The post Former senior iCloud engineer at Apple explains why…

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Deal of the Month: Save big on HP displays, printers, USB-C hubs and more

May 26, 2019 admin

For the month of May, 9to5Mac has teamed up with HP to offer great deals via the company’s huge . The sale has a large selection of HP’s best , , and more with big savings for a limited time. Pictured above, a few of our top picks for displays include: HP OMEN X 35…

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Tested: Apple’s updated 2019 MacBook Pro butterfly keyboard

May 26, 2019 admin

Apple made it a point to tell users that the new MacBook Pro has a material change, and has a more reliable keyboard. We put the new updated third-generation keyboard to the test to see how the sound, type, and feel compared to the previous generation and break down exactly what Apple has changed that…

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Apple facing class action lawsuit over alleged iTunes & Apple Music data sale

May 25, 2019 admin

Residents of Rhode Island and Michigan lead the suit, which maintains that Apple profits unjustly by releasing what users play in iTunes and on Apple Music to other companies, and also allowing third-party app developers direct access to what tracks are in users’ iTunes library. AppleInsider – Frontpage News

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Apple Card is the subscription that pays you to use it

May 25, 2019 admin

Apple Card works just like any other Apple Pay account, but the software experience Apple is creating around it to enhance digital banking represents both a new Services venture and also an additional reason for users to keep buying hardware. That’s why Apple is paying its customers to use it. AppleInsider – Frontpage News

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Apple boosts health expertise with children’s asthma tracking startup acquisition

May 24, 2019 admin

Apple has purchased a small California-based startup called Tueo Health, CNBC reports. The health-focused company further expands Apple’s medical-related portfolio. Here’s how the firm described their mission prior to joining Apple: more… The post Apple boosts health expertise with children’s asthma tracking startup acquisition appeared first on 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac

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GlobalCoin, Facebook’s second attempt at a digital currency, to launch in 2020

May 24, 2019 admin

We first learned last year that Facebook was working on developing its own cryptocurrency, GlobalCoin, and it’s today reported that the social network is aiming to launch it at some point next year. Facebook has already consulted both the US Treasury and the Bank of England about its plans … more… The post GlobalCoin, Facebook’s…

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Apple’s second store in Taiwan will open soon in the Xinyi District of Taipei

May 24, 2019 admin

In Taipei, Apple is putting the finishing touches on its second official Taiwanese retail store. After opening its first location on the island in 2017 at Taipei 101, Apple is expanding outdoors with an open pavilion at street level in the Xinyi District of Taipei. Overnight, promotional graphics were installed on the building teasing its…

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Apple’s new MacBook Pros are up to $400 off with our exclusive promo codes

May 23, 2019 admin

On Tuesday Apple announced a refresh of its MacBook Pro lineup featuring faster 8th- and 9th-generation Intel Core processors and a new keyboard design. We’ve partnered with Expercom, an authorized Apple retailer, to offer our readers up to $ 400 off when our exclusive promo codes are applied during checkout. In addition, you can also save…

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Student who made 3,000 fraudulent iPhone warranty claims pleads guilty

May 23, 2019 admin

An engineering student who made 3,000 fraudulent iPhone warranty claims has entered a guilty plea in a US federal court. Quan Jiang sent Apple non-functioning counterfeit iPhones and received genuine ones in return … more… The post Student who made 3,000 fraudulent iPhone warranty claims pleads guilty appeared first on 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac

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Instagram website source code exposed private information of thousands

May 23, 2019 admin

A security researcher discovered a flaw in Instagram’s website that left user contact information exposed for months, potentially allowing nefarious actors to create databases containing the phone numbers and email addresses of thousands. AppleInsider – Frontpage News

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Hands on: WaterField’s Tech Rolltop Backpack for MacBooks & iPads

May 22, 2019 admin

San Francisco-based WaterField recently launched the Tech Rolltop Backpack, an option for Mac and iPad toters who occasionally need to cram in a lot extra. AppleInsider – Frontpage News

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FAQ: 2019 MacBook Pro & Apple’s updated butterfly keyboard repair program

May 22, 2019 admin

As you might expect, we’re getting a lot of questions about the 2019 MacBook Pro. AppleInsider tackles a few of the issues, and tells you what you can expect when and if you buy one of the new machines. AppleInsider – Frontpage News

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Save up to $1,000 on 2018 MacBook Pros with these blowout deals

May 22, 2019 admin

More price drops are in, and these special markdowns are available exclusively for AppleInsider readers. Save $ 500 to $ 1,000 instantly on 2018 15-inch MacBook Pros featuring 32GB of memory and at least 1TB of storage. In addition to the lowest prices ever, shoppers can take advantage of no interest financing or a sales…

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Apple launches repair program for 2016 13-inch MacBook Pros with ‘stage light’ problem

May 21, 2019 admin

At last addressing a long-standing controversy, Apple has introduced a Backlight Service Program for the "stage light" problem affecting some 2016-model 13-inch MacBook Pros. AppleInsider – Frontpage News

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