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Apple is looking to hire a “regulatory project manager” to join its ever-growing Health team, as first detailed in a report from MyHealthyApple. The job posting is for a position on the Hardware team and the person would be responsible for leading the work on a Class II medical device and the associated regulatory hurdles….
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the semiconductor company that builds the A-series and M-series chips for Apple, has received approval for its most advanced chip plant to date. According to a report by Nikkei Asia, the factory — located in Hsinchu, Taiwan — will be dedicated to building next-generation 2-nanometer chips. The iPhone 12, by comparison,…
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Today, Speck is launching its first collection of AirTags cases with a variety of new offerings designed to help attach Apple’s item finders to keys, luggage, and more. Entering with affordable price tags to match the bright colors you’ll find throughout, there are also some more unique and specialized offerings in the lineup, too. Head…
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Separately from its controversial coronavirus contact tracing project, the U.K. has updated its regular NHS app to effectively become a vaccination passport.UK COVID Pass in Apple WalletWales and England’s famously poor $50 million NHS COVID app is currently under criticism for sending almost 700,000 self-isolation alerts in the week of July 14-21, 2021. Now known…
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Apple today announced that its GarageBand app for iPhone and iPad has received all-new Sound Packs from some of today’s top artists and producers, including new Remix Sessions from singers Dua Lipa and Lady Gaga. The music creation app has also gained seven new Producer Packs with beats, loops, and instruments created by top producers,…
In a press release today, Apple announced that it’s expanding GarageBand for iPhone and iPad with new “Sound Packs” from some of the world’s top artists and producers. With these new Sound Packs, GarageBand users can learn to remix and create songs with help from artists such as Dua Lipa and Lady Gaga. more… The…
Apple AR devices, such as “Apple Glass,” will work to avoid disorientating users by giving them control over where they move, plus previews of what they’ll see.Maybe you remember how slow it was moving around the island in “Myst,” or perhaps you’re used to “walking” in a first-person shooter game. “Apple Glass” wants speed, and…
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HomePod sales estimates appear to validate Apple’s decision to launch the $99 HomePod mini before subsequently discontinuing the original HomePod. A new report today says that HomePod sales grew 180% from the second quarter of 2020 to the same quarter this year. Market intelligence company Omdia does, however, suggest that Apple may need to launch…
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Lightstrips are one of the most flexible and popular Hue products, and there’s an even better version on the way: the Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip Ambiance. While existing Lightstrips let you choose from 16 million colors, the Gradient takes this to a new level … more… The post Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip Ambiance reportedly on…
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Slated to release in August, the new Beoplay EQ Adaptive noise-canceling wireless earbuds promise authentic audio and up to 6.5 hours of playtime with noise cancellation turned on.The Beoplay Adaptive noise-canceling wireless earbuds are tuned by acclaimed sound engineers and boast a 6.88mm electro-dynamic driver for audio performance.They feature both active noise cancellation and transparency…
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ true wireless in-ear headphones have been announced, to provide some premium competition to AirPods Pro. They offer wireless charging, adaptive active noise cancellation – the first time the Danish audio company has included the tech in true wireless earphones – and claim better battery life than AirPods Pro … more……
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Apple’s App Tracking Transparency feature hasn’t been enough to stop Facebook from pulling in a massive $28 billion in ad revenue for the second quarter of 2021. That represents a 56% increase year-on-year. Facebook earned $10.4 billion in total profits for the quarter. While Apple’s anti-tracking privacy measures weren’t explicitly designed to hurt Facebook, Facebook…
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Earlier this year, Google announced plans to follow in Apple’s footsteps and roll out privacy labels for apps on the Play Store next year. The new labels, much like Apple’s App Privacy labels, will inform users on what data an app collects about them, allowing them to make a more informed decision on whether to…
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A job application filled out by 18-year-old Steve Jobs in 1973 has sold for $343,000 — and, based on its history, that may actually be a pretty good deal. The rare paper document, possibly the only job application Apple’s late co-founder and CEO filled in in his life, has proven to be a pretty great…
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Bang & Olufsen today announced Beoplay EQ, the Danish audio outfit’s first true wireless headphones with adaptive active noise cancelation. To achieve maximum noise cancelation, the buds use adaptive ANC that combines active noise cancellation with passive sealing. Six microphones allow for automatic adjustment of ANC levels and also make use of directional beamforming technology…
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