Month: May 2022

Apple retail chief Deirdre O’Brien has pushed back against recent unionization efforts at some of the company’s brick-and-mortar locations in a new video to staff members.Apple SVP Deirdre O’BrienIn the video, which was seen by Bloomberg, O’Brien — Apple’s senior vice president of retail and human resources — said that the efforts could slow workplace…

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The StarTech Thunderbolt 4 Dock adds ten ports to your Mac via a single cable with three downstream Thunderbolt ports at a high price.The StarTech Thunderbolt 4 DockComputer docks come in many shapes and sizes, so choosing the right one depends on your workflow. The StarTech Thunderbolt 4 Dock is a good starting point for…

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In today’s visually oriented world, pictures mean more than ever. Whether you need images for websites, email blasts, social media or other marketing and communication efforts, you know the demand for new and exciting pictures never lets up. Lots of stock photo sources serve up pictures that roughly fit the bill. But often they don’t…

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Google’s Waze navigation app makes driving a little more fun by building in support for Apple Music. This allows drivers to make changes to the music streaming through their iPhone or Android without leaving Waze. The app already supports other music streaming services. At last, Apple Music is available on Waze The goal of building…

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Earlier this month, Apple was spotted testing the new “Tap to Pay on iPhone” feature at the Apple Park Visitor Center. The feature allows iPhones to use the inbuilt NFC to receive contactless payments without additional hardware. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says the iPhone maker has started rolling out the feature to Apple Stores across the…

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The COVID-19-induced lockdowns in China appear to have taken their toll on the unreleased iPhone 14 ahead of its launch. According to a new supply chain report, Apple suppliers are three weeks behind schedule in preparing for the production of at least one of the latest models. According to a Nikkei Asia report, Apple suppliers…

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Maryland residents can now add their driver’s license or state ID to the Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, providing a convenient and contactless way to display proof of identity or age. The feature first launched in Arizona back in March. When the feature launched in Arizona, Apple said additional U.S. states would…

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Apple-owned Beats today introduced new limited-edition Studio Buds designed in collaboration with Amsterdam-based, African-inspired fashion brand Daily Paper. In a tweet, Beats said the custom Studio Buds are inspired by Daily Paper’s spring/summer 2022 clothing collection, which celebrates hip-hop culture from the 1970s to 1990s. The earbuds have a white, black, and red color scheme…

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Apple in February unveiled a new “Tap to Pay on iPhone” feature that will allow compatible iPhones to accept payments via Apple Pay, contactless credit and debit cards, and other digital wallets, with no additional hardware required. Apple began testing the feature at its Apple Park Visitor Center earlier this month, and now Bloomberg’s Mark…

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Apple’s 2020 M1 MacBook Air (256GB) has hit $899.99 on Amazon this week, down from $999.00. This deal is available in both Silver and Gold color options, and both are sold directly by Amazon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a…

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Apple’s Tap to Pay, the contactless feature that lets one iPhone user pay another without any extra hardware, has begun to roll out to Apple Stores nationwide.Tap to Pay allows users to accept contactless payments with no further hardwareFollowing an earlier trial at the Apple Park visitor centre, Tap to Pay is now coming to…

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Workers at an Apple Store in Louisville, Kentucky are working toward forming a union, marking the fourth Apple retail location to announce a push toward unionization.Apple Oxmoor MallThe store is the retail location at the Oxmoor Center mall in Louisville. According to Jay Hedgspeth, the retail specialist behind the union drive, workers are organizing because…

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Ikea has announced a new HomeKit-compatible smart home hub with Matter support and a redesigned home app that’ll make it easier for users to control the company’s smart products.Credit: IKEAThe home goods company unveiled the hub, the Dirigera, on Monday. It’ll be able to handle more product categories and onboard more smart home devices than…

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Spotify and Apple Music are the heavyweights of the music streaming industry, but which is better isn’t clear-cut.Spotify’s App Store icon (left), Apple Music (right)Music streaming is big business, and after years of services being available, it has become a very crowded market. Many apps are trying to keep the attention of subscribers willing to…

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