Tim Cook is the board chairman of Tsinghua University’s School of Economics and Management
Apple CEO Tim Cook will take on a three-year position as chairman of the board for one of China’s top business schools. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
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Amazon and Google smart speakers can eavesdrop and phish owners; HomePod safe
We’ve known since the spring of last year that Amazon Alexa and Google Home smart speakers can eavesdrop on owners, and even phish them via voice. However, new research shows that new malicious apps with these capabilities continue to be approved by both companies. The two vulnerabilities – demonstrated in videos below – occur because…
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Dark Mode in iOS 13 significantly helps iPhone battery life, robotic test shows [Video]
Dark Mode is one of the tentpole features of iOS 13 this year, and is rolling out quickly to third-party apps and websites. A new test from PhoneBuff this weekend aims to discover just how much better Dark Mode is for battery life than Light Mode. more… The post Dark Mode in iOS 13 significantly…
Apple engineer explains how the incredibly useful Security Code AutoFill feature came to be
One of the most useful new features to come to iOS over the last several years has been Security Code AutoFill. Added in iOS 12, this feature autofills the security code authentication text messages you receive from banks, websites, and more. On Twitter this weekend, an Apple software engineer has offered a fun look at…
US House to deliver final report on big tech antitrust probe in ‘first part’ of 2020
The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee expects to deliver a final report on an investigation into potential antitrust breaches by big technology companies, including Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google, in the first part of 2020. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Hands-on: Totallee’s iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max cases + Giveaway [Video]
Below we go hands-on with totallee’s lineup of popular super-thin cases for iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max. Thanks to totallee, 9to5Mac readers can use code HAPPYHOUR to get for a limited time (and enter our iPhone giveaway below). Check out our hands-on video with the new cases: more… The post Hands-on: Totallee’s…
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Editorial: Samsung hasn’t copied AppleTV+ yet, but it’s only a matter of time
It’s not true that Samsung copies absolutely everything Apple ever does. Apart from Apple TV+, though, we’re struggling to find another exception — and there are reasons to think TV won’t be safe for long, either. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Apple files complaint to halt relitigation of IXI Mobile patent suit
Apple on Friday filed a complaint seeking declaratory judgment that patent licensing entity IXI Mobile cannot re-sue the tech giant as its way to losing a patent case dating back to 2014. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
9to5Rewards: Win a MacBook Pro + 60% off Infinity Magnetic Cable [Giveaway]
Thanks to our sponsor Chargeasap, we’re giving 9to5Mac readers the chance to win Apple’s latest MacBook Pro over the coming weeks. You can also get up to 60% off the company’s brand new Infinity Cable– the first magnetic cable with interchangeable connectors that supports 100W Power Delivery! Get w/ Lightning, USB-C, and micro-USB connectors up…
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Review: Deebot 661 sweeps and mops your floors so you don’t have to
If you’re looking for a good mid-range robotic vacuum to help keep your home clean, the Deebot 661 might be the perfect fit. This multi-purpose robot can both vacuum and mop your floors, giving you back more time in your day. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Apple’s newest Apple Pay promotion offers $5 off orders from Instacart
Apple has launched its latest Apple Pay promotion today. This time, the deal offers $ 5 off when you place an order for groceries with Instacart. more… The post Apple’s newest Apple Pay promotion offers $ 5 off orders from Instacart appeared first on 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac
Apple hid a Lightning connector for debugging in the Apple TV 4K’s ethernet port
As it turns out, the Apple TV 4K includes a hidden Lightning port. This discovery was first made on Twitter by Kevin Bradley, better known as nitoTV on Twitter. This could lead to access to the Apple TV 4K’s firmware. more… The post Apple hid a Lightning connector for debugging in the Apple TV 4K’s…
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Extend your Mac display to another Mac with Luna Display 4.0
You can now extend or mirror your main Mac’s screen onto a second Mac as easily as you can with Sidecar and an iPad with Luna Display 4.0. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Netflix says Apple TV+, others to accelerate transition away from traditional TV
Netflix in a letter to investors released on Wednesday said new entrants into the streaming space, including Apple TV+, will help accelerate what it believes to be an inevitable shift away from traditional linear television. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Apple hit with new iPhone throttling class action in California
A fresh class action lawsuit lodged in California seeks to bring Apple to task for quietly building iPhone-throttling battery management tools into previous versions of its iOS operating system, an action that allegedly hindered and interfered with device performance. AppleInsider – Frontpage News