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iOS 11 Public Beta Available for iPhone and iPad
Apple released the first public beta of iOS 11 on Monday, following through on its promise to give users a taste of the next major iPhone and iPad operating system.
Apple Releases Update for iOS 11 Developer Beta 2
If you have an older iPhone or iPad running iOS 11 Developer Beta 2 there’s a good chance you’re seeing an update today.
Nike, SNKRS Team Up for Augmented Reality Shoe Promotions on Your iPhone
Nike is going all in with augmented reality on the iPhone for its latest shoe promotions.
Pearl Automation Reportedly Shutting Down After Poor Sales of $500 RearVision Backup Camera
The company, founded by three former Apple engineers, released the RearVision, its first product, just a year ago.
Google Will Finally Stop Scanning Your Emails to Personalize Gmail Ads
This doesn’t mean that ads are going away, just that Google promises not to use the contents of your emails to come up with personalized ad ideas.
Go Wireless or Go Home: Apple Discontinues Wired Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
Those looking for an official Apple keyboard with numeric keypad can now shell out $129 on the new wireless model, or try to pick up the old wired model from third-party retailers before supplies run out.
New Photo Pairs iPhone 8 Mockup and Already Available Screen Protector
This latest mockup shows just how thin the iPhone 8 display bezel may be.
Popular Punchh Restaurant Loyalty Program Comes to Apple Pay
Punchh is bringing Apple Pay support to its partner restaurants, and it’s adding Apple Wallet loyalty card support, too.
2017 McAfee Threat Report Shows Spike in Mac Malware
Mac malware is up in 2017, but you won’t believe how bad it is on Windows.
3D Touch Multitasking Currently Missing From iOS 11 Betas
Apple’s motivation for removing the handy feature, as well as the permanence of the its absence, are unknown. But, hey, it’s a beta.
High Sierra Firmware Points to Skylake Xeons, Touch ID for iMac Pro
The High Sierra firmware also indicates support for Intel’s “Basin Falls” processors, which are high-end desktop CPUs that could power future non-Pro iMacs and Mac minis.
iPhone GPU Maker Imagination Technologies Puts Itself Up for Sale
Apple’s former mobile GPU partner Imagination Technologies has fallen on hard times and is putting itself up for sale.
Apple Releases iOS 10.3.3 Developer Beta 4 for iPhone, iPad
Apple rolled out developer beta 4 for iOS 10.3.3 on Thursday so the official release can’t be too far off.
Jeff Gamet Discusses Home Automation and IoT at MacTech Pro Denver
The Mac Observer’s Jeff Gamet will be diving into the Internet of Things and smart home devices at MacTech Pro in Denver on Wednesday, June 28th.
Indoor Maps for the Apple Maps App Starting to Appear in iOS 11 Beta
Only a few airports and malls are currently supported, but Apple will be adding more as the public release of iOS 11 approaches.
Apple Watch Pride Edition Band Proceeds To Be Shared With LGBTQ Groups
Apple released the Pride Edition band earlier this month, but clarified this week that some of the proceeds will go to groups supporting the LGBTQ cause.
Toshiba Picked its Flash Memory Buyer and it isn't Apple
Toshiba turned down Apple and Foxconn when it picked a buyer for its NAND flash memory business.
Apple Removing Hundreds of Thousands of "Problematic" Apps From the App Store
Apple has an incentive to get the junk out of the App Store before the revamped App Store experience launches with iOS 11 later this year.
Apple Wants to Pay Record Labels a Smaller Share of Apple Music Revenue
The music industry may actually be fine with a reduced cut as long as Apple can keep adding Apple Music subscribers.
Reader Demographics, Third-Party Ads Now Available to Apple News Publishers
Apple’s dedication to user privacy and experience means that these new Apple News features come with big caveats for publishers.
Apple Rolls Out iOS 11, watchOS 4, tvOS 11, and macOS High Sierra Developer Beta 2
Apple released developer beta 2 for iOS 11, watchOS 4, tvOS 11, and macOS High Sierra Wednesday afternoon.
Virgin Mobile Wants You All-In With the iPhone
Virgin Mobile is set to make you an iPhone offer you can’t refuse.
Apple Opens Registration for Apple Camp and Today at Apple Kids Hour
Apple Camp, which is Apple’s annual summer creative learning series for kids, is open for registration.