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SharePlay Now Works With Disney+
Disney+ now supports Apple’s new SharePlay feature which allows everyone on a FaceTime call to watch the same content at the same time.
DHS Announces 'Hack DHS' Bug Bounty Program to Improve Security
On Tuesday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a bug bounty program called Hack DNS to improve security.
Lobbying Group 'Internet Association' Shuts Down by End of 2021
The Internet Association is a trade group composed of members such as Google, Facebook, and Amazon. It will shut down by the end of 2021.
Apple Removes Mention of CSAM Detection on Child Safety Page, Code Remains in iOS
Apple has removed any mention of its controversial CSAM detection plans in iCloud Photos, although the code remains in iOS.
Apple TV+: 'The Afterparty' With All-Star Cast will Premiere January 28
Murder-mystery comedy series ‘The Afterparty’ will debut on Apple TV+ on January 28, with an all-star cast that includes Tiffany Haddish.
Apple TV+ Now Available Via Sky Glass and Sky Q
The Apple TV app is now directly available to users of a Sky Q box or Sky Glass television in the UK and Ireland.
Apple’s Employee Giving Program Has Raised US$725 Million in 10 Years
Apple’s Employee Giving program distributed US$120 million in 2021, and raised US$725 million in the decade it has been around.
Sonnet Releases Compact Thunderbolt 4 Hub, Supports up to 8K Displays
Sonnet announced its Echo 5 Thunderbolt 4 hub on Tuesday. It features 4 Thunderbolt 4 ports and 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type A charging port.
Update to Package Manager 'Pacifist' Supports M1 Chip, Rewritten in Swift
The Pacifist 4.0 update was released in November and it includes full support for M1 Macs. The app was also rewritten in Swift 5.
Photoshop for iPad Gets New Tools: Smudge and Sponge
Adobe announced the addition of two new tools coming to its iPad app: Smudge and Sponge. These assist artists in more creative ventures.
iOS 15.2 Update Finally Introduces the App Privacy Report
Apple released iOS 15.2 on Monday, and one of the changes you’ll see is App Privacy Report. You can install the update through Settings.
HomeKit and U1 Chip Should Be a No-Brainer
If you could use HomeKit and the U1 chip together, your smart home could redefine “point and click.” For now, that’s only a dream, though.
watchOS 8.3 For Apple Watch Available Now
Apple released watchOS 8.3, to accompany the release of iPadOS and iOS 15.2 and features such as Apple Music Voice Plan.
Biden Expected to Sign Order for More Online Government Services
President Biden is expected to sign into law a bill that would direct certain government agencies to offer their services online.
Poland Probes Apple's App Tracking Transparency Privacy Feature
Poland’s Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) is investigating Apple over its private feature App Tracking Transparency (ATT).
Adobe's Latest Subscription App Offers Easy Drag-And-Drop Creativity
On Monday Adobe announced its latest subscription app called Creative Cloud Express. It takes aim at competitors such as Canva.
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Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 15.2 With Voice Plan and App Privacy Report [Updated]
Apple has released iOS and iPadOS 15.2. The operating system updates bring with them an array of new features and fixes.
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Interviews With Apple Music Awards 2021 International Winners [Updated]
Interviews with some of the international winners at the Apple Music Awards 2021 – HIGE DANDISM, RIN, and Aya Nakamura – have been released.
Apple TV+ Orders 'Surfside Girls', Invasion Set For Season Two
Apple TV+ has ordered Surfside Girls, a 10-episode live-action series based on a graphic novel series, and renewed Invasion for season two.
Apple Bids to Pause App Store Change Ordered by Court
Apple is looked to pause a court-ordered change that would highlight payment methods outside the App Store.
Microsoft Tried Compromising with Apple to Bring Game Pass to App Store
In an effort to bring Xbox Game Pass to the iOS App Store, Microsoft tried compromising with Apple. Apple reportedly refused to budge.
TV Casting May Finally Get Standardized with Matter
TV casting streaming media is a hot mess, with at least 5 proprietary protocols. A new specification, included in Matter, may change that.
Ledger Wallet Adds Support for Internet Computer (ICP), Staking Included
Ledger on Friday announced that its crypto hardware wallet now supports Internet Computer Protocol token (ICP) to hold and stake.