macOS Catalina 10.15.2 appears to partially fix the 16-inch MacBook Pro speaker popping bug
macOS Catalina 10.15.2 appears to squish this annoying software bug for some people, but further updates may be required to stamp out the issue entirely.
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Apple TV 4K owners complain some Apple TV+ shows are no longer streaming in Dolby Vision
Owners of the Apple TV 4K set-top box have taken to Apple’s forums, Twitter and Reddit to complain about certain shows no longer streaming in the Dolby Vision HDR format.
iPhone 11 Pro reportedly collects location data even when told not to
Apple says this is by design and nothing to worry about, but we beg to differ. Collecting and transmitting location data against user settings posees a potentil security risk.
Apple offers a fix for 13-inch MacBook Pros plagued with unexpected shutdowns
Here’s what you should do if your 13-inch 2019 MacBook Pro model randomly turns off even though the battery shows a remaining charge.
iOS 13.1.3 issues with Apple’s U1 chip are causing AirDrop on some iPhone 11 units to fail
Some of the affected units reportedly cannot be repaired, with disgruntled owners claiming that Apple had to replace their phones.
Screen Time for Mac found to measure open rather than active app time
A year after bringing out Screen Time for iPhone and iPad Apple has added this handy feature to the Mac with the latest macOS Catalina 10.15 update. Too bad it‘s not working correctly.
Is the TV app crashing on your Apple TV following the tvOS 13 update?
According to web reports (as well as my personal experience), Apple’s redesigned TV app provided as part of the latest tvOS 13 update seems to be crashing for some folks.
macOS Catalina breaks DJ apps that rely on iTunes with XML file support
Doing away with the iTunes app in macOS Catalina in favor of all-new Music, TV and Podcasts apps has broken compatibility with apps for DJs that use real-time XML libraries to integrate with users’ music libraries.
Apple’s patched a Bluetooth exploit allowing an attacker to brute-force pairing with your devices
Recent Apple updates have patched a major Bluetooth vulnerability that permitted an attacker to brute-force a pairing with your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Mac.
Apple may ditch the problematic butterfly mechanism keyboards sooner than expected
Apple is planning on switching back to a scissor mechanism for future MacBook keyboards starting with a rumored 16-inch model, according to one analyst’s revised timeline.
Apple suspends Walkie-Talkie on Apple Watch over an eavesdropping vulnerability
Apple has disabled the Walkie-Talkie app on Apple Watch as a precaution over an exploit that could allow an attacker to secretly listen in on audio conversations without consent.
Apple is prioritizing MacBook keyboard repairs to provide next-day turnaround time
Next-day turnaround would be definitely way more convenient for affected customers provided Genius Bar experts can fulfill such an ambitious timeframe for MacBook keyboard repairs.
