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Jon Stewart appeared in a “Jimmy Kimmel Live” skit as an Apple Store employee to promote season two of “The Problem With Jon Stewart” on Apple TV+.Jon Stewart working at the Genius BarOne of the staff members from “Jimmy Kimmel Live” needed his iPhone repaired, so he decided to do it on company time. The…
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Following the launch of iOS 16.0.2 last Thursday, Apple has stopped signing iOS 16 and iOS 16.0.1, the two previously available versions that came out in mid-September. Since the two versions are no longer being signed, it is not possible to downgrade to those versions of iOS after installing iOS 16.0.2. Apple routinely stops signing…
Anker has one-upped Apple by launching new Soundcore Liberty 4 earbuds with in-ear heart rate sensors – a feature that was rumored to be coming to the AirPods Pro 2 but ultimately never made the cut. Anker’s new earbuds feature a stemmed design reminiscent of Apple’s AirPods, while the right-hand earbud includes a special sensor…
The Korean antitrust authority has carried out a dawn raid on Apple offices in the city of Gangnam-gu. The raid was part of an investigation into claims that Apple effectively charges some developers even more than the 30% cut, which has itself come under fire. The same issue also sees small developers subjected to an…
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We’ve been talking for many years about both the need and the difficulty of reducing Apple’s dependence on China, and Bloomberg’s research division has now put some estimated numbers on it. The research suggests that moving just 10% of Apple production out of China would take around eight years … more… The post Reducing Apple’s…
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With new movie The Greatest Beer Run Ever, Apple TV+ seems anxious to pick up some easy awards from industry insiders who prefer heartwarming tales of friendship and broad gestures over strong ideas and nuance. Zac Efron leads an ensemble cast as John “Chickie” Donohue, a guy going nowhere in life during the Vietnam War…
A new report estimates that it would take Apple eight years to move even as little as ten percent of its production away from China.Apple and all technology firms have been making moves over the last several years to reduce their dependency on China. It’s partly from wanting to avoid over-reliance on any one source,…
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Officials from Korea’s Fair Trade Commission conducted a dawn raid on Apple’s offices in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, over allegations that its App Store has been collecting 33% in-app payment fees, rather than its stated 30%.Apple has previously settled a South Korea antitrust case, which had been about the company allegedly abusing its size to drive out…
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Exposure to a massive amount of self-harm content on both Instagram and Pinterest played a key role in the death of 14-year-old Molly Russell, concluded an inquest. Executives from both social media companies have admitted that the teenager was exposed to material she should not have been able to see, and apologized for the failings…
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Adaptive Transparency from the AirPods Pro 2 could make its way to the original model. The feature blocks loud noises above the 85 dB threshold to protect your hearing. iPhone users running iOS 16.1 beta 3 and the latest AirPods Pro beta firmware spotted the Adaptive Transparency toggle for the wireless earbuds in the Settings…
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One of the key features of the new AirPods Pro 2 is adaptive audio transparency, but according to the latest iOS 16.1 beta, that may be coming to the first-generation AirPods Pro too.Adaptive Transparency is the new feature that removes loud noises yet keeps the listener aware of general environmental sounds. It’s an improvement because…
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The new Apple Watch Ultra packs features tailored for athletes and extreme conditions. It does an exceptional job but still has room to grow.Diving with Apple Watch UltraThe new Apple Watch Ultra was unveiled at Apple’s fall event in tandem with the launch of the new Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 8. We…
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Here’s how to identify which of your passwords have been compromised and how to change them on your iPhone.It’s essential to maintain good digital health. This includes, but is not limited to, creating strong passwords that are not easily guessed.In the event that your passwords are compromised — or even just especially weak — it’s…
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Apple’s South Korean headquarters have been raided by antitrust regulators after a complaint was raised by developers that it is charging them over the standard 30% App Store commission rate. The dawn raid by the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) was reported by local media on Monday and covered on Friday by the Foss Patents…
The Greatest Beer Run Ever is the latest Apple Original Film, now streaming on the Apple TV+ streaming service. The movie stars Zac Efron as Chickie Donohue, telling the incredible true story of a man who volunteers to go to Vietnam, during war time, just to give his allied soldiers a beer. It’s of the…