This is a continuation of patents that date back to 2004, as suggested by an illustration of an iPod Classic in the patent filing.
Andrew Orr
Since 2015 Andrew has been writing about Apple, privacy, security, and at one point even Android. You can find him most places online under the username @andrewornot.
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The iPhone 8 Could Soon Usher in Eye-Tracking Ads
Aside from ARKit, another API that Apple released to developers this summer is a Vision API which can “identify faces, detect features, and classify scenes in images and video.”
iOS 11: A Safari Finger Gesture to Open Links in the Background Immediately
This is a great feature because it’s faster to open links this way than long-pressing them or even using 3D Touch.
iOS 11: How to Focus Lock the iPhone's Default Camera
Locking the focus isn’t new in iOS 11, but since the user interface is different it’s time for a refresher.
macOS: Put the iCloud Drive Icon on Your Dock
You probably wouldn’t know they are there because you’ll have to enter a specific file path in order to access them.
Craig Federighi Is Now Leading the Siri Team
Eddy Cue continues to oversee the iTunes Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, Apple Maps, iCloud, iWork, and iLife.
Apple Net Neutrality Comments to FCC: Don't Allow Fast Lanes
Apple’s stance is more general in nature, and doesn’t specifically mention issues like whether to treat telecoms like utilities
Whoa, Siri in iOS 11 Sounds Amazing and Human-Like
iOS 1 1 will bring a Siri that is not only smarter than before, but also more human-sounding.
Apple Just Won an Emmy Award for Siri on Apple TV
The Sciences part of the Emmys is often overlooked, and it’s good to see recognition for the team’s hard work.
Coming to Apple Stores September 1st: Star Wars-Themed Sessions for Force Friday II
Force Friday II starts just after midnight at 12:01 PDT, and Apple Stores will be hosting free Star Wars-themed sessions.
Reddit Saved an 80GB Archive of Apple Videos from YouTube Censors
After being directed to the r/DataHoarder subreddit, the members of which are experts at storing data, they helped Sam by hosting the files on a private server and creating a torrent of them.
iOS 11 Dreams Can Come True With The Shelf App
The Shelf app can be used as a temporary storage solution for items that you want to drag and drop on the iPad and iPhone.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Will Become an AR Game
The grand prize for the sweepstakes are tickets to attend the premiere of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” in Los Angeles this December, as well as a private tour of Lucasfilm in San Francisco.
iOS 11 Safari Will Remove Google AMP Data When Sharing
With this feature, whenever you share a link to an AMP page, it will automatically share the original URL, instead of the AMP URL.
A New Apple Data Center Could be Built in Waukee, Iowa
The Des Moines Register says that tech companies “love” building data centers in Iowa because of available crop land, access to high-speed fiber optics, and a low risk for natural disasters.
Juniper Thinks Apple Pay Could Increase to 34% By 2022 Because Chip-and-PIN Sucks
While US card issuers haven’t yet made contactless a priority, the extremely positive response across Europe, both from merchants and consumers, suggests the US would see very rapid migration at POS if and when contactless cards become mainstream.
Apple is Accepting SPLC Donations in iTunes Now
Apple won’t share user information with the SPLC, and donations won’t qualify as a charitable donation.
In The Next iTunes Update, iTunes U Collections Will Move to Podcasts
If you are an iTunes U content creator, you won’t have to do much since Apple will be doing the transition. However, Apple recommends that institutions review current iTunes U Collections and remove outdated or unneeded content before the transition happens.
Last Minute Tips for Taking Eclipse Photos With Your iPhone
Once the moon is completely between the earth and sun, you’ll only have about 2.5 minutes or less to take a photograph. If you have a tripod, go ahead and use it.
Everything You Need to Know about the Apple Secure Enclave Hack
The Secure Enclave is isolated from the rest of the system. It’s like having a house where the windows are blacked out. The decryption means that now we can look through the windows, but we still can’t get in.
The EU Certified a Birth Control App, And The U.S. Could be Next
Advisors to Natural Cycles include Professor Kristina Gemzell Danielsson, Dr. Helena Kopp Kallner, and Dr. Jan Holte.
Apple Pay Germany Rollout Could Happen Next Month
Germany may finally be getting on board with Apple Pay, and it could happen as soon as next month.
Your Mac Remembers Everything You Download. Here's How to Clear Download History.
This isn’t just Safari downloads. Any app that lets you download files will show up here. This can include torrents, cat photos, porn—anything.
EENA Wants iPhones to Send Better Emergency Location Data
If Apple hasn’t implemented it yet, there may be a reason behind its decision.