Apple is changing the App Store Review process to allow developers to not just challenge a decision, but the guidelines themselves.
WWDC 2020: Apple Announces Xcode 12 For Developers
Apple announced new developer technologies at WWDC 2020. Perhaps the most significant of these was Xcode 12.
Some Kernel Extensions Won’t Work in macOS 11 Big Sur
If you updated to macOS Catalina 10.15.4 recently, you may have seen a warning message about kernel extensions. They’re going away.
iPadOS and iOS 14 Will Let You Set Third-Party Email and Browser Apps as Defaults
Users are going to be able to set third-party apps as their default browsers and email services with iPadOS and iOS 14.
NSO Group Tools Used to Hack Journalist Omar Radi’s iPhone
An investigation from Amnesty International reveals that NSO Group tools were used to target human rights journalist Omar Radi via his iPhone.
Through our investigation we were able to confirm that his phone was targeted and put under surveillance during the same period he was prosecuted. This illustrates how human rights defenders (HRDs) may often have to deal with the twin challenges of digital surveillance alongside other tactics of criminalisation at the hands of Moroccan authorities leading to a shrinking space for dissent.
The same NSO Group that hopes to woo American law enforcement with its dazzlingly array of hacking tools.
Apple Pencil Becomes Even More Useful With Scribble for iPad
Apple unveiled a big upgrade to iPadOS during the WWDC 2020 keynote, including significant improvements to how Apple Pencil works.
Relive The Best Bits of WWDC 2020 Day One
With the keynote and the Platforms State of the Union, there was a lot to take in on day one of WWDDC 2020. Apple has helpfully released a video of the highlights from the first day of the conference, wrapping up some of the most important announcements (including reiterating that macOS Big Sur is macOS 11). It is introduced, of course, by a Memoji.
Apple Confirms Big Sur Will Be macOS 11
There have been conflicting reports about the version number on the newly announced version of macOS, Big Sur. Apple has confirmed what it will eventually be in two different places.
Craig Federighi Reveals iOS 14 Clipboard Will Be Locked Down
Michael Grothaus interviewed Craig Federighi where he talks about iOS 14 privacy features. One feature is restricted access to the system clipboard/pasteboard. Apps will no longer have full access, which was a problem in the past.
Though there isn’t a lot of evidence apps have done this on a wide scale, apps will now require your approval to access the pasteboard for the first time. If a messaging app requests approval, it’s probably legit–but look out if, say, a free gaming app wants to get at your pasteboard.
As regular readers can guess, I’m excited for the new privacy features in iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur.
Apple Shows-Off Trailer for Apple TV+ Series 'Foundation' at WWDC 2020
Amongst the operating system upgrades, Apple unveiled a trailer for a new Apple TV+ show, Foundation, at WWDC 2020. The series is based on the award-winning novels by Isaac Asimov and tells the story of a band of exiles on their monumental trying to save humanity and rebuild civilization as the Galactic falls. It stars Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou Llobell, Leah Harvey, Laura Birn, Terrence Mann, and Cassian Bilton. The show will arrive on the streaming service in 2021.
WWDC 2020: It's Official. Macs Will Transition to Apple CPUs
We’ve been hearing the rumor for years. Now it’s official. Macs will soon make the transition from Intel CPUs to Apple silicon.
WWDC Keynote Quick Take – TMO Daily Observations 2020-06-22
Bryan Chaffin, Charlotte Henry, and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont for a quick analysis of the WWDC Keynote just after it finished.
WWDC 2020: New Privacy Features in iOS 14
Amid all of the announcements today we’re getting some new privacy features in iOS 14. Here are two main ones coming this year.
Watch the WWDC 2020 Keynote
Led by Tim Cook and his executive team, Apple delivered a packed keynote at the all online WWDC 2020 on Monday. It was both a highly impressive production and full of big announcements covering iOS, watchOS, macOS, and more. There was a lot to take in, but the whole thing is available to watch back on YouTube.
WWDC 2020: iOS 14 Device Support List
Good news: If you can download iOS 13, you can download iOS 14. Here’s the iOS 14 device support list for iPhones.
WWDC 2020: Rosetta 2 on Apple Silicon Macs and Virtualization
At WWDC 2020, we learned about Rosetta 2 on Apple Silicon Macs, as well as great new virtualization features for gamers and developers.
WWDC 2020: macOS Big Sur is the Platform's Biggest Design Change Ever
macOS Big Sur includes some of the biggest changes in design and Safari in years. The design copies iOS but keeps certain UI elements unique.
WWDC 2020: 8 Awesome iOS 14 Features Coming This Year
Apple announced plenty of awesome iOS 14 features coming this year. Here are nine of the biggest features that customers will love.
WWDC 2020: Maps to Include Cycling Routes
Apple Maps is set to get cycling directions in certain cities and routing to electronic vehicle charging points in iOS 14.
WWDC 2020: Siri in iOS 14 Updates Privacy and We Get a Translate App
Siri in iOS 14 brings much-needed privacy improvements, and a new Translate app. Jeff Butts outlines the personal assistant’s new features.
WWDC 2020: Messages to Get Major Upgrade in iOS 14
Messages is set to get a big upgrade in iOS 14 with an overhaul to Groups and new Memoji accessories on the way too.
Apple to Remove Unlicensed Games From App Store in China
Apple is to remove thousands of mobile games from its App Store in China if they do not receive Government licenses by July.
Apple Partners With A24 on ‘Sharper’ Film Starring Julianne Moore
Apple is partnering with film studio A24 to acquire “Sharper” for Apple TV+, starring and produced by Academy Award winner Julianne Moore.
Apple Approves ‘Hey’ Email App, Developer Adds Free Burner Accounts
Apple has approved a new version of the Hey email app once the developers added a free option for users. You can now create a free, temporary email account that expires after 14 days, making it a new privacy service for burner emails.
…the company will now offer iOS users a free temporary Hey email account with a randomized address, just so the app is functional when it is first opened. These burner accounts will expire after 14 days. Hey is also now able to work with enterprise customers, as Apple initially took issue with the app’s consumer focus.
I like the burner option. Find it in the App Store here.