Are you locked into the Apple ecosystem because of iMessage?
Apple says iMessage, and some of its other features, aren’t going to be ported to Android because it helps secure customer “lock-in” for its platform. Do you agree?
Half Lemons, tell.em, Wanna Selfie, and other apps to check out this weekend
This week, for our Apps of the Week roundup, we have a super handy recipe finder, an audio postcard-maker and a selfie faker. And as always, we’ve selected two new games for you to check out.
Uranium offers free all-in-one iOS customization for jailbreakers on iOS 13 or 14
A new and free jailbreak tweak called Uranium offers systemwide customization of iOS & iPadOS 13 and 14 without any cost to the end user.
Get this Alexa-friendly WiFi 6 router for just $90, and more of today’s top tech deals
If you’re at all in the market for a new wireless router, you may want to check out this deal TP-Link. They have their AX1800, which is a dual-band gigabit router that supports both WiFi 6 and Alexa, on sale for just $90 right now.
Apple ‘abruptly’ refuses to testify in upcoming Senate app stores hearing
Apple is refusing to participate in an upcoming Senate hearing on app stores and the digital marketplace.
Cornelius Smith Jr. joins the cast of Apple TV+ limited series ‘Five Days at Memorial’
“Five Days at Memorial”, which is set to star Vera Farmiga, has brought on Cornelius Smith Jr. in a leading role for the Apple TV+ limited series.
How to add third-party accessories to Apple’s Find My app to keep track of them
Follow these simple steps to add compatible third-party accessories to Apple’s Find My app so that you can keep track of them on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Mac.
Jessie Henderson is the new Feature Executive in Original Films for Apple TV+
Jessie Henderson, a former VP at HBO Max, has joined Apple Studios as a feature executive for original films at Apple TV+.
Justin Timberlake set to star as ‘Gong Show’ host Chuck Barris in new Apple TV+ series
Apple TV+ has secured an hour-long drama series based on the life of “Gong Show” host Chuck Barris, who was also reportedly a CIA assassin. The show will star Justin Timberlake.
Google apparently axes Pixel 5a due to the global chip shortage [u: coming later in 2021]
Google has entirely canceled an upcoming release of its Pixel 5a handset, according to a leaker, and will now focus on selling the current Pixel 5a and 5G models throughout 2021.
iPhone 13 Pro models said to have 15-20% less power consumption even with 120Hz displays
Thanks to the power efficiency of LTPO display technology, the next iPhone will double the screen refresh rate without impacting battery life.
Apple acknowledges lock-in is the reason why iMessage hasn’t been ported to Android
Apple’s Schiller: “Moving iMessage to Android will hurt us more than help us.”