Month: May 2021

Apple has evolved the design of its remote control over time, with each iteration introducing physical improvements and better features. After launching the second-generation Siri Remote, has Apple created its best controller?Apple’s history of remote controlsAs part of its “Spring Loaded” special event, Apple updated the Apple TV 4K with some new specifications, but the…

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Security researchers have found new versions of chip flaws affecting Intel and AMD processors that get around existing mitigations for Spectre attacks, resurrecting vulnerabilities that may affect Intel-based Macs.In 2018, an Intel chip kernel flaw was found that allowed attackers to gain access to protected data, which could include passwords and application keys. While patches…

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Verizon has given up on its attempt to transform ’90s internet giants Yahoo and AOL into a content and advertising behemoth, as it has agreed to sell the brands to private equity firm Apollo Global Management for $5 billion.Verizon has agreed to sell AOL and Yahoo for $5 billionSix years after it bought AOL and…

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Apple is expected to refresh the iPad mini in the second half of this year. The claim has been made by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo based on a supply chain check. Continue reading ? Go to Source Author: Rajesh Pandey

Here’s how to replace the battery in your AirTag, and how you’ll know when you need to do it.The battery is a commonly available CR2032 one.An AirTag battery will last for about a year, and your iPhone will warn you when that battery is low. But if that notification is all you rely on, you…

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The Apple Store in MacArthur Center, VA, is closing down permanently and follows the shuttering of many prominent stores in the mall.Apple MacArthur Center (source: Apple)As previously reported, Apple has been planning to close down its MacArthur Center store in Virginia. The store’s own webpage now confirms that the last day will be Friday, May…

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With the release of iOS 14.5, Apple also rolled out App Tracking Transparency which requires apps to take users’ explicit permission before they can track them across apps and services. The feature is expected to have an impact on the advertising industry, with Facebook heavily criticizing it. Now, Facebook and Instagram want iPhone users to…

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Reputed and reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that the company will launch a foldable iPhone in 2023 featuring an 8-inch QHD+ OLED display. Continue reading ? Go to Source Author: Rajesh Pandey