Apple has been researching AirPods user authentication technology that promises to verify your identity by checking the shape of your ear canal.
AirPods user authentication could verify your identity by checking your ear canal
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Apple TV+ nabs rights to stream Sundance favorite “Cha Cha Real Smooth”
The Apple TV+ Original Films division has won out in a bidding war for Sundance 2022 favorite “Cha Cha Real Smooth” from writer and director Cooper Raiff.
HomePod software 15.3 extends Siri multiuser support to additional countries
Updating your Apple wireless speaker to software version 15.3 will let you set up HomePod multiuser with Siri voice recognition in additional countries and languages.
Future iOS update could allow iPhones to accept credit cards directly via NFC
A future iOS update could enable your iPhone to accept credit card payments directly via its onboard NFC chip without requiring any additional external hardware.
Apple sets the next two Apple Watch fitness challenges for February
The next two Apple Watch activity challenges have been set for the month of February, enticing you to earn special badges and unlock achievements in the Fitness app.
Apple releases iOS 15.3, iPadOS 15.3, tvOS 15.3, macOS 12.2, and watchOS 8.4
Apple has been working on the next update for iOS, and its other platforms, for a bit of time now. The beta process for iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 wasn't as long as some have been in the past, but, considering the fact it doesn't appear the new software updates feature a variety of new features, that is to be expected. Still, the wait is now over.
Apple iCloud Backup, Game Center, iCloud Mail, and other services experiencing an outage [Update: fixed]
All things considered, iCloud is a pretty solid service. It works more often than it doesn't, at least. However, it has been a pretty rough month for Apple's cloud services in the beginning of 2022. And it looks like January isn't going to close out without another issue cropping up.
Volume control, instant iCloud pairing and other new Beats Studio Buds features enabled by the 10M359 firmware
Apple's new software update has enabled new features for your Beats Studio Buds truly wireless earphones, including volume control and instant pairing via iCloud.
An analyst believes Apple will keep things optional when it comes to an eSIM-only iPhone 14
An eSIM is a digital alternative to the necessary SIM card for smartphones. It's a feature that has been popular enough up to this point, but physical SIM cards haven't been completely replaced quite yet. And this might not be the year it happens, either.
Black Unity Braided Solo Loop for Apple Watch launches in time for Black History Month
Apple is celebrating Black History Month with a special Apple Watch band and an accompanying Unity Lights watch face inspired by Afrofuturism.
Disney+ will be launching in 44 additional countries in its largest expansion yet
By the summer of 2022, new Disney+ countries will include 44 additional markets and eleven new territories across Europe, Africa and West Asia.
Apple launches a Personal Safety User Guide to tackle safety concerns like AirTag tracking and device access
When Apple launched its device tracking accessory, the AirTag, it did so to plenty of fanfare. It was just one more Apple-branded device that was designed to help with everyday tasks. However, since the accessory's launch there has been a lot of concern about stalking and property theft. Apple has added features to help alleviate some of those issues, but now the company is going one step further with a dedicated user guide to help smooth over some of the wrinkles.