Month: July 2025

If you’ve been meaning to check out Apple’s new psychological crime drama “Smoke“, you can now sample the show’s intense opening scene, along with Thom Yorke’s moody theme song for the opening credits. Watch it below. more… Go to Source Author: Marcus Mendes

The is officially certified as ‘Works with Apple Home‘. It’s the company’s first Hub/bridge device to earn Apple’s smart home badge, which allows for easier control of SwitchBot devices inside the Home app and HomeKit. more… Go to Source Author: Bradley C

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Meta-owned social network Threads was today updated with support for direct messages, a feature that Meta has been testing during June. This is the first time the two-year-old social network has offered a direct messaging option. Direct messages on Threads are limited to a person’s Threads followers or mutual followers from Instagram users who are…

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Apple has to pay $110.7 million for infringing on wireless patents owned by Spanish company TOT Power Control, reports Reuters. A jury found that transceivers used in Apple devices rely on 3G wireless technology owned by TOT. TOT was formed by engineer Alvaro Lopez-Medrano, who patented a technology that manages “how power is used to…

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Jennifer Aniston will star and produce a 10-episode Apple TV+ series based on the bestselling “I’m Glad My Mom Died,” where she plays the narcissistic mother of “iCarly” actress Jennette McCurdy.’I’m Glad My Mom Died’ by Jennette McCurdyApple TV+ is packed with star-studded dramas and comedies, and it continues to roll out new projects at…

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Apple has failed to convince a jury that it didn’t infringe on 3G wireless patents with cellular chips in its iPhone, with it now having to pay TOT Power Control over $110 million.The iPhone’s 3G capability has cost Apple in a patent lawsuitThe jury decision, made on June 30 and made public by a Delaware…

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An injured climber stranded above 10,000 feet on Snowmass Mountain in Colorado was rescued after using Apple’s satellite texting feature on his iPhone to call for help.Emergency SOS via Satellite is on iPhone 14 and laterAccording to the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office, the 53-year-old man reached the summit on Sunday. During his descent, he injured…

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Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup will be unveiled just two months from now, and while most features of the new models have already leaked, there’s at least one big question mark that could swing a lot of upgrade decisions: ProMotion. more… Go to Source Author: Ryan Christoffel

Spanish company TOT Power Control has been awarded $110.7 million in damages after a federal jury in Delaware found that Apple’s devices infringe on a patent related to 3G wireless communications. Here are the details. more… Go to Source Author: Marcus Mendes

Cloud storage is pretty much a must–have these days, but if there’s one thing none of us need in life it’s yet another monthly or annual subscription. This 4th July you can declare your independence from ongoing cloud fees by taking advantage of a pCloud lifetime plan – with savings as high as 70% ……

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Apple’s well documented struggles to upgrade Siri with AI might have an unexpected fix. Per Mark Gurman, Apple is considering powering its revamped Siri with third-party AI models from Anthropic or OpenAI. Here’s why that could be the best move for Apple and users. more… Go to Source Author: Ryan Christoffel

A climber stranded at nearly 11,000 feet in the Colorado wilderness was rescued this week thanks to Apple’s Emergency SOS satellite messaging feature. Here’s what happened. more… Go to Source Author: Marcus Mendes

Popular social network TikTok is still operating in the United States under a ban that has been paused by U.S. President Donald Trump, but it’s possible that a deal for the sale of company is closer to being completed. Trump this week said that he identified a buyer to purchase TikTok from ByteDance, and according…

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Apple’s UAE YouTube channel posted an iPhone 16 Pro ad today, promoting the Camera Control button as a great way to snap quick shots. Watch the video below, and answer our poll: Do you use the Camera Control button on your iPhone? more… Go to Source Author: Marcus Mendes