Month: April 2022

Apple this week finally launched its Self Service Repair program for recent iPhone models in the United States, while the company also made progress toward rolling out improvements to the much-maligned Studio Display webcam and announced strong quarterly earnings while warning of continued supply chain challenges. On the rumor front, we saw several iPhone 14…

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Saturday’s best deals include a 65W GaN charger for $7.80, an AirPlay 2-equipped 58-inch Vizio Smart TV for $479, and $200 off a color-accurate Acer monitor.Deals for April 30 include refurbished iPads, a 58-inch Vizio Smart TV for $479, and a color-accurate Acer monitor for $399. Each day, we serve up a variety of deals…

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Apple today released a brief teaser trailer for an upcoming “Behind the Mac” film featuring Skywalker Sound, the sound effects division of Lucasfilm known for the Star Wars franchise and many other high-profile movies. The full film will be released on Apple’s YouTube channel on May 4, Star Wars Day, and will examine how artists…

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Late last week, controversy erupted after Apple began notifying some developers that their apps that had not been updated in some time would be removed from the App Store as part of an “?App Store? Improvements” project to clean up “outdated” apps. Many of the affected developers objected to Apple’s policy, noting that their apps…

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A “Behind the Mac” film posted to Apple’s YouTube channel Friday unveiled a sneak peek into the workings of the Skywalker Sound studio.The minute-long trailer featured the artists behind Skywalker Sound, the Lucasfilm division responsible for “Star Wars” sound effects. The entire film is set to debut on May 4.The clip showed the producers involved…

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Apple has issued a press release addressing developers’ concerns over the company removing outdated apps from the App Store.In mid-April, Apple had notified developers that any app that has not been updated for “a significant amount of time” would be pulled from the App Store. However, developers would be able to circumvent the removal by…

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A Russian class-action lawsuit seeks $1.26 million in damages after Apple suspends the use of Apple Pay in Russia.Credit: AppleRussian law firm Chernyshov, Lukoyanov & Partners claims that Apple has violated Russian consumers’ rights after the Cupertino tech giant halted Apple Pay services in Russia. Read more… Go to Source Author:

After realizing Apple’s new Studio Display features a similar panel to Apple’s 27-inch iMac, a clever YouTuber sets out to prove it’s possible to DIY your own 5K display.YouTuber Luke Miani owns one of Apple’s newly launched $1,600 Studio Displays. And, according to a video he posted on Wednesday, he also likes it quite a…

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Apple this week released a new AirTag firmware to users, but details about the update were unknown. However, the company has now confirmed that the latest AirTag firmware (version 1.0.301) enhances the unwanted tracking alert. more… The post AirTag firmware update enhances unwanted tracking alert appeared first on 9to5Mac. Go to Source Author: Filipe Espósito

A law firm in Russia has filed a lawsuit against Apple, seeking 90 million roubles ($1.28 million) in damages. The firm claims the tech giant has negatively affected consumers by withdrawing Apple Pay from the country.  more… The post Lawsuit alleges Apple should have to pay damages to consumers for suspending Apple Pay in Russia…

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As a response to recent coverage of software being purged from the App Store, Apple is sharing its criteria for how it chooses to remove abandoned apps. The company is also reiterating that the practice is not new but instead part of an initiative that started six years ago. more… The post Apple shares criteria…

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20 years ago, on April 29, 2002, Apple unveiled the eMac – a desktop computer that was based on the iMac but with less premium design and hardware, so that it could be more affordable for the education segment. Although Apple has an education discount program, there’s no longer a Mac built specifically for that…

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Why mess with multiple chargers for multiple devices when you can use one for everything? A quality charging station can provide the same charging power as dedicated cables, while taking up a fraction of the space. The modular Omnia Q5 5-in-1 Wireless Charging Station can power five devices at once: iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods and…

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Mac apps often don’t receive as much attention as apps designed for iPhones and iPads, so we have a regular video series that is designed to highlight some of the useful Mac apps that we’ve come across over the past few months. Our April picks feature apps for quickly accessing websites, adjusting external display settings…

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Apple has reported record-breaking results for the March quarter. Here’s how the company’s Q2 2022 stacks up versus the company’s previous quarters and years.Tim Cook financialsThe iPhone maker’s performance during the March quarter marked its best Q2 yet.” Apple CEO Tim Cook said that the period serves as a “testament to Apple’s relentless focus on…

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