With antitrust probes currently knocking on Apple's door, the company is now facing a multi-state consumer protection probe as well.
Apple is facing a consumer protection probe from multiple states
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Elisabeth Moss set to star in ‘Shining Girls’ series for Apple TV+
Now we can tick off Elisabeth Moss's name from the list of actors and actresses working with Apple for the company's video streaming service, Apple TV+.
Apple seeds second iOS and iPadOS 14 betas to public beta testers
If you are part of the public beta testing program, then you have new pre-release software to install today.
How to use Smart Stack widgets on iPhone and iPad
Learn how to add the Smart Stack widget to your iPhone or iPad Home Screen so Siri intelligence surfaces the right widget at the right time, showing you relevant information throughout the day.
New report sheds light on Apple’s store closure strategies
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage on, especially in the United States, Apple (along with other companies who haven't been so lucky) has been forced to strategize a great deal when it comes to re-opening (or re-closing) its physical retail stores in the U.S.. Now, a new report sheds light on that strategy.
AT&T says its 5G network is now available nationwide
Like the other major wireless networks in the United States, 5G is the next major milestone that needs to be reached, and as quickly as possible. AT&T has now reached the big one: nationwide coverage.
How to use inline replies in Messages on iPhone and iPad
Learn how to use inline replies in Messages, a feature that lets you reply to a specific message in a conversation on your iPhone or iPad.
Cydia Substrate gets yet another important update with stability-centric bug fixes
Saurik has been particularly busy lately in the Cydia Substrate department. Cydia Substrate received yet another unforeseen update late last night that officially brought the package up to version 0.9.7107.
According to the release notes published on the package’s depiction page, this is what the new Cydia Substrate v0.9.7107 brings to the table for its users:
How to use people mentions in Messages on iOS and Mac
Learn how to use direct mentions to make a text to someone standout in a group conversation on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Apple stops signing iOS 13.5.1, halting downgrades from iOS 13.6
Apple stopped signing iOS & iPadOS 13.5.1 Wednesday evening, a move on the company’s part that effectively prevents iPhone and iPad users from downgrading from the newer 13.6 release that was released to the general public exactly one week ago from today.
The company is notorious for preventing firmware downgrades because it doesn’t want users downgrading to versions that are vulnerable to exploits – whether those exploits are being used maliciously or for the sake of jailbreaking. Compelling users to upgrade to newer firmware when restoring also buffs Apple’s new firmware adoption statistics that the company frequently enjoys flaunting at Keynote presentations.
Charitable Safari extensions that help you give back
There are plenty of ways to help those in need. You can donate money, clothing, or household items, you can volunteer your time at a local shelter, and you can participate in events that assist charities. But one very simple way to give back is with one or more of these Safari extensions.
If you’re already using Safari to search for information or make online purchases, then it’s a no brainer. You’re not giving up time, money, or anything else to help those who need it. If you’re interested, here are some terrific Safari extensions that help you give back.
iPhone 12 launch again rumored to be delayed in some capacity due to coronavirus
While the coronavirus pandemic continues, some businesses are still feeling its effects. And that includes Apple, which, according to a new rumor, may still be feeling the impact later this year when it plans to launch new iPhones.