Month: December 2020

New Apple TV+ thriller series ‘Surface’ to star Gugu Mbatha-Raw

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Apple is partnering with Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine production company to develop “Surface,” a psychological thriller series set to star Gugu Mbatha-Raw.Created and written by Veronica West, known for co-creating Hulu’s adaptation of “High Fidelity,” the series is slated to include eight episodes and will begin production next year, reports Variety.Details are currently unknown, though…

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How to reset HomePod and HomePod mini to fix strange glitches

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Many of the glitches and frustrations you might encounter with HomePod and HomePod mini can usually be fixed with a simple factory reset. It’s easy to do and doesn’t take long, but Apple doesn’t make it immediately obvious how a reset is performed. So we’ll show you what you need to do. Resetting your HomePod…

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Here is Why Google’s Competitors Like Apple are Not Keen on Antitrust Investigation

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Regulatory authorities are suing Google with regard to search engine monopolistic practices. It is a well-known secret that Google pays companies like Apple to include their search engine as default. The smaller businesses have often raised a stink about Google’s unethical practices, but nothing has changed. Now Google’s rivals are siding with the company and…

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Functional Apple-1 With Original Box Signed by Steve Wozniak Goes to Auction

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There are a limited number of original Apple-1 computers left in the world, and every so often, one comes up for auction. Available starting December 10, a new Apple-1 auction will see RR Auction selling a functional Apple-1 computer with an original box that’s been signed by Steve Wozniak. Apple-1 machines were the first computers…

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Here are 60 of our favorite iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro cases for every taste

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AppleInsider has spent a few weeks now gathering up our favorite cases for Apple’s new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. Here are some of the best options out there and what we thought of them.A pile of cases for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 ProAs a reminder, the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12…

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Apple hires former venture capitalist Josh Elman for App Store discovery role

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As part of Apple’s ongoing efforts to improve app discovery, the company has hired former venture capitalist Josh Elman for a related role on the App Store.Credit: Josh ElmanIn a statement Monday, Elman said he would be joining Apple to “help customers discover the best apps for them.” He added that he was excited to…

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Apple’s App Store commission cut applies to about 98% of developers

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Apple’s new App Store program that cuts in-app purchase commission rates to 15% will apply to the overwhelming majority of all iPhone, iPad, and Mac app developers, data shows.Credit: AppleThe App Store Small Business Program slashes Apple’s cut of in-app transactions to 15% for developers paid less than $1 million by Apple in 2019. That…

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Get cash in the best iPhone, iPad, and MacBook trade in deals for December 2020

December 1, 2020 admin

The holiday season is here, so perhaps you’re thinking about upgrading your suite of personal devices — or maybe you want to help a loved one do so. Whatever it is you’re planning to buy — a new iPhone, iPad, or other Apple device — it’s not an uncommon problem to not know what to do…

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Bidding for ‘exceptional’ Apple-1 with original box signed by Woz starts at $50K

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We usually see a few Apple-1 computers go up for auction each year, but the latest one looks to be rarer than most. In addition to being in “exceptional” and “fully functional” condition, this Apple-1 includes all the necessary accessories and comes in the original box signed by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. more… The post…

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Spotify becomes latest app to jump the shark with Snapchat-like stories

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It seems as if Instagram-like stories have been getting added into popular social media apps left and right. We saw this more recently with Twitter’s new “Fleets” feature, and now it looks like Spotify is joining the club. Or as some prefer to put it, Spotify is jumping the shark. more… The post Spotify becomes…

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Apple hires former venture capitalist and Robinhood VP for App Store discovery role

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Apple has hired Josh Elman, a former venture capitalist at Greylock Partners, to work on the App Store with a specific focus on app discovery. Elman announced his new role on Twitter this afternoon, saying that he is “excited to get to build ways to help over a billion customers and millions of developers connect.”…

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Some Apple One subscriptions appearing as ‘expired’ as first day users renew

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If you signed up for Apple One on day one, then that means your free trial subscription will be renewing today. At least, it should be. Some readers are reporting that their Apple One transition has not gone so smoothly. Although these customers have not opted to cancel, the Apple server appears to think that…

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Save an extra 40% on these skill-building apps for Cyber Monday

December 1, 2020 admin

If you’re like us, you’re probably already looking forward to next year and how it could be better — in more ways than one. If you’re interested in learning a new language or earning a new certification to beef up your resume, look no further than this roundup of skill-building apps and software. With Cyber…

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