Mozilla is releasing results from a survey conducted with YouGov, showing that 63% of them don’t trust their ISPs (n=1305).
63 percent of consumers do not trust ISPs to look out for their best interests, and 72 percent want control of what they see online without meddling or interference from ISPs, according to the findings released today from a new survey we conducted with YouGov.
On Wednesday Twitter announced that it will roll out a feature for English-language users on iOS and Android about their tweets.
The transition towards Apple using randomzied serial numbers has begun. The recently released iPhone 12 model is the first device to have them, MacRumors reported.
With assistance from Aaron Zollo, host of the YouTube channel ZolloTech, we can confirm that the purple iPhone 12 released last month has a new 10-character serial number format, compared to the usual 12 characters for most other Apple products. Apple previously said its randomized serial numbers would initially be 10 characters long, so the purple iPhone 12 appears to be the first Apple product with a randomized serial number. The change likely extends to the purple iPhone 12 mini, but we’ve yet to confirm this.
Dave Hamilton joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss migrating to a new computer, and when you could use an assist, and when to start over from “scratch.”
Email app Superhuman is rolling out support for Zoom and Google Meet integrations into its calendar. The integration was one of the most highly requested features from Superhuman users. With the new integration, users will be able to add Zoom or Google Meet links to the calendar events they create in Superhuman. Like the rest of the calendar experience – you’ll be able to do so with the keyboard only. Superhuman mail is a US$30/month subscription.
Australian retailer Officeworks pulled AirTags off its shelves this week citing “safety concerns.” Apple has defended the product, reports TechRadar, insisting it meets all the relevant safety standards.
In response to the report, Apple issued the following statement to TechRadar: “AirTag is designed to meet international child safety standards, including those in Australia, by requiring a two step push-and-turn mechanism to access the user-replaceable battery. “We are following the regulations closely and are working to ensure that our products will meet or exceed new standards, including those for package labelling, well ahead of the timeline required.” As Apple’s statement above shows, the brand believes that it is conforming with the necessary regulations for sale of goods with coin batteries inside, and should be allowed on sale on Australian shelves.
To try and help those who need to celebrate Mother’s Day virtually, Zynga is offering in-game events via Words With Friends and Farmville.
M1 iMacs don’t support Apple’s Target Display Mode, but Luna Display has a workaround with Mac-to-Mac Mode.
Apple announced on Tuesday that developers have a new area to place App Store ads for their apps.
Monuments Mode is a new camera mode for Camera+ 2 to help photographers take great photos. The team says: “The basic idea was: what if we grab a bunch of high-resolution video frames from the camera feed, perfectly align them on top of each other, and then somehow select the best parts without the moving distractions.” The mode is designed to remove objects in motion that get in the way of a minimal shot, like taking a photo of a building with people walking by. App Store Link
Apple has awarded an additional US$410 million from its Advanced Manufacturing Fund to optical technology manufacturer II-VI.
Apple TV+ offerings ‘Ted Lasso’ and ‘Stillwater’ are amongst 60 shows announced as nominees for the 2021 Peabody Awards.
On Tuesday Apple shared the story of Winnie, an app that helps connect parents to childcare providers with openings.
Winnie is the brainchild of Chief Executive Officer Sara Mauskopf, 36, and Chief Product Officer Anne Halsall, 37, who met while working at the same startup six years ago. Both were mothers with young children, and knew how challenging it could be to find quality childcare.
Apple TV+ has ordered the documentary series ‘Big Man on Campus;, telling the coming-of-age story of basketball phenomenon Makur Maker.
Phil Schiller, the Apple Fellow responsible for leading the App Store, mooted a change to Apple’s 30 percent cut back in 2011.
We have a deal on Enpass, a password manager that works in macOS, iOS, Android, Windows, and Linux. With Enpass, data is saved locally on your device, and it allows you to store password, credit cards, social security number, identities, and more. A 1-year subscription is $23.99 through our deal.
A series of emails revealed in the Epic v Apple case showed how Steve Jobs had humorously referred to Facebook at one point.
Charlotte Henry is joined by Kelly Guimot to discuss the new Apple TV+ series ‘The Mosquito Coast’ and how it compares to the 1986 movie. They also reveal other bits of the Apple TV+ catalog that they are enjoying.
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont on Star Wars Day to discuss new OS updates, and what both are looking forward to coming out of Cupertino.
Dynamo wallpapers use automation Shortcuts to change dynamically based on your iPhone’s battery life, and when your phone is charging. Not only does this create a delightful interaction, it also improves visual communication of the charging cycle. Dynamo is available in 2 different packs, each pack contains 3 sets of dynamic wallpapers. Please note: These wallpapers need to be installed and automated using the iOS 14 Shortcuts app. This takes approx 10 minutes to setup. Video and PDF instructions are included in the download.
Facebook is displaying a message in its apps on iOS 14.5 that tells people to let it track you in order to keep its services free.
Wearables, including the Apple Watch, are clearly going to play a big part in Apple’s future. According to a Telegraph report picked up on by Cult of Mac, a sensor from a British firm could be key to taking its medical capabilities to the next level.
The British startup promises to “bring laboratory diagnostics to the wrist.” And Rockley is undoubtedly(sic) working with the iPhone-maker. The company is about to have its IPO, and documentation filed with the SEC mentions, “Apple Inc., Rockley’s largest customer.” But the two companies’ cooperation might not lead to significant change as quickly as some might hope. In March, CEO Andrew Rickman said in the SEC filing, “The commercial launch of Rockley’s consumer product offerings is expected to be in 2022.”
Claris International has launched Claris Connect for Apple School Manager. It integrates student information system (SIS) data.
We may finally be getting close to seeing Prince Harry and Oprah’s long-awaited Apple TV+ series on mental health. The talk show queen revealed that it is coming this month during a recent TV appearance, reported The Independent.
Winfrey confirmed the release during a recent appearance opposite psychiatrist Dr Bruce D Perry on The Drew Barrymore Show. “I want to just say that Dr Perry and I have also, for the past two years, along with Prince Harry and Apple, we’ve been working on this mental health series that’s coming out in May on Apple,” she said. The announcement of the duo’s partnership was initially made in April 2019 via a post shared to the official Instagram account for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
