Category: Apple

Apple will soon ditch its butterfly keyboard design

[ad_1] Apple’s butterfly keyboards have been troublesome from the get-go, and are well known to fail as a result of debris or overheating. Apple rolled out a worldwide repair program for 2015-and-later MacBooks, and subsequently updated the keyboard last year to include a thin silicone barrier behind each key to help thwart dust and crumbs. […]

Apple’s new iOS 13 feature corrects your gaze during video calls

[ad_1] A video call is a great way to connect with friends and family when you can’t physically be together. But even if you’re staring directly at your loved one’s face, there’s still something a little off about the whole process. The way your phone’s screen display and camera lens sync up means you’re never […]

Apple reveals how often governments request App Store takedowns

[ad_1] Meanwhile, Russia sent in 10 requests specifying 11 apps and Norway sent in one requesting the removal of 37 apps related to illegal gambling investigations. Saudi Arabia also just sent Apple one request, but it called for the removal of 25 apps that reportedly violated its privacy law. In all, Apple granted 75 of […]

Apple says it isn’t micromanaging shows for its streaming service

[ad_1] Cue also downplayed claims that Apple was shying away from mature content. He pointed out that the Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon project, The Morning Show, had issues, language and other aspects that were “definitely not appropriate” to watch with a child. The statements suggest that Apple isn’t micromanaging shows once they’re underway, although […]

Spotify Stations radio app now works with CarPlay

[ad_1] Spotify Stations breaks Spotify’s radio feature out into a separate app. It surfaces music based on your own playlists and listening habits, and lets you add or subtract artists and like or dislike songs. Since you can listen to tunes without thinking too much or digging in to your collection, it’s especially convenient on […]

WSJ report on Jony Ive is ‘absurd’

[ad_1] Exclusive: In scathing email, Apple CEO Tim Cook tells me the @WSJ report about Jony Ive’s departure — and his frustration with Cook’s alleged lack of interest in design — is “absurd.” Says reporting and conclusions “don’t match with reality.” Full story coming soon @NBCNews … pic.twitter.com/QX9L4MvjFs — Dylan Byers (@DylanByers) July 1, 2019 […]

Apple offers free repairs for faulty 2018 MacBook Air logic boards

[ad_1] Apple is reportedly notifying affected customers by email. We’ve asked Apple for comment. The low-key nature suggests this isn’t a widespread problem, but the timing is less than ideal. It comes days after Apple recalled some older MacBook Pros over battery issues, and weeks after the company made MacBook keyboard repairs a higher priority. […]

Apple won’t offer a Netflix-like quantity of TV shows

[ad_1] Instead, you could expect a steady feed of new material. Apple is planning to release new movies and shows every month, with the first likely to be the Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon collaboration The Morning Show. Other shows will include Ron Moore’s For All Mankind, Steven Spielberg’s Amazing Stories and the Little America […]

Apple reportedly vows improvements to News+ after lackluster start

[ad_1] It’s not clear just how Apple would address publisher issues. However, they’ve expressed desires to both encourage longer reading sessons (since the publishers are paid based on time spent) and simplifying the conversion of magazines to Apple’s format. We’ve asked Apple for comment. The service has faced challenges from the get-go, if you believe […]