There is a lot of attention being put on Apple's App Store these days. And Google's own option, Google Play, too, but certainly more in Apple's direction. Many people want change, including the likes of Epic Games (and Spotify and others). And some United States Senators are leaning in the same direction.
With macOS 12 Monterey on the way, most of the attention is on that future release. However, Apple isn't quite done with macOS 11 Big Sur. The company is releasing a new software update for the desktop operating system, albeit a minor one.
It has been almost two years since Apple fired its legislative salvo against the mobile device virtualization company Corellium. And while things got rocky between now and then, it appears things have gone quiet. And that would be because it turns out Apple has settled its lawsuit with the company.
Samsung has envisioned a future where foldable smartphones are the go-to for years now. It used to be a pipe dream, but now the company's in its third iteration for not just one model, but two. And today, Samsung has just unveiled the newest versions of its foldable smartphones, along with a brand new smartwatch and truly wireless headphones.
Earlier today, Apple seeded the fifth developer beta of iOS 15. The newest version of the prerelease software didn't add a whole lot to the mix, especially no major features, but there were some new additions. We've already rounded up what's new, but there's a bit more, apparently.
Earlier today, Apple seeded the fifth beta of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 (and tvOS 15) to developers. Even though we're nearing the public launch of the software, it looks like Apple's not quite finished adding and tweaking a few things with the software.
Somehow, there's still room to grow the cast of Martin Scorsese's upcoming film Killers of the Flower Moon, which is coming soon to Apple TV+. It has had a stacked cast right out of the gate, but ever since its initial announcement it has been adding some big names to the roster. That continues today.
As we charge ahead to September, and Apple's expected release dates for updates to its major platforms, we're still in the beta testing phase. Today, the company is moving right along with that plan, preparing the prerelease software ahead of its global, public launch later this year.
It should come as no surprise that Apple has had to go out of its way a bit to offer more context related to some of the newest features coming soon to its major platforms. With it being centered around child protections, but using some invasive efforts to get there, people are concerned the company might be overstepping. In an effort to assuage fears and concerns, Apple's tried to shine as much light on the new features as possible.
If the rumor mill is to be believed, Apple is gearing up for some major hardware redesigns for its MacBook lineup. We've been hearing about a redesigned MacBook Pro for quite some time, and a new MacBook Air is said to be on the way, too. And today, a legendary analyst is fanning the flames.
You may have had to move some furniture to locate a wall socket. And you may have even run into an issue where space is at a premium, and a standard brick-in-the-wall is just too big. If you'd love a wall charger that helps you save some space, Twelve South just might have the perfect option.
Pay inequality is an important issue, and many employees across various companies believe they should be able to anonymously share information related to their pay with other employees. However, some companies aren't a fan of that idea, and it appears that Apple is one of them based on the company's actions.