Apple Pay may support the Nanaco and Waon debit cards, Japan's popular payment cards, as soon as the iOS 15 software update launches this fall, according to a new report.
Apple Pay will soon add support for Japan’s Nanaco and Waon prepaid cards
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In addition to a portrait video mode, iPhone 13 could also support Apple’s ProRes codec
Aside from a previously rumored portrait video mode, this year's upcoming iPhone 13 models releasing in the fall are understood to also add support for Apple's ProRes video codec.
Apple is shutting down internal employee surveys regarding pay equity
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.
Apple isn’t ruling out expanding new child safety features to third-party apps
Apple can make waves with all sorts of types of announcements. Take for example its recent unveiling of new Expanded Protections for Children. This is a suite of features, three in total, that are aimed at helping protect children from abuse and exploitation. It's also meant to give even more information and resources to those who might be at risk.
Briana Middleton joins Julianne Moore in Apple TV+ film ‘Sharper’
It's been a bit of time since we last heard about Sharper, an upcoming film from production company A24 heading to Apple TV+. Over a year, in fact. But today changes that, as news arrives that there's another member filling a lead role in the upcoming picture.
Vince Vaughn will star in new Apple TV+ drama series ‘Bad Monkey’ from writer Bill Lawrence
Another day, another new addition coming soon to Apple TV+. This time around its a new drama series, of which there are many on Apple's video streaming service.
Today, Apple TV+ announced that it has given a straight-to-series order for a new show entitled Bad Monkey. The new series is already set to star Vince Vaughn (Freaky), and it is written by Bill Lawrence (Ted Lasso). Vaughn is also serving as an executive producer on the project. Lawrence is another EP as well.
Apple issues new FAQ regarding photo scanning in its Expanded Protections for Children
Early today, Apple released a dedicated frequently asked questions (FAQ) document regarding Expanded Protections for Children. This is the company's new initiative to help protect children against exploitation and abuse. While the intentions are good, it has ruffled a lot of feathers. Especially regarding one feature in the new protections.
Apple is surveying 12-inch MacBook users on size, what they would change, and more
The 12-inch MacBook was a pretty popular laptop for Apple, thanks to its size, portability, and fan-less design, among other things. However, the butterfly keyboard brought the overall appeal down over time. Eventually Apple would discontinue the small laptop, apparently giving up on the option altogether.
Apple appears to be working on iOS 14.8 ahead of iOS 15 launch
Right now, the current version of iOS 14 is iOS 14.7.1. Apple released this version of the mobile operating system at the tail end of July. And it was expected that that would be the final version of iOS 14.7 for the public, with iOS 15's arrival penciled in for sometime in September. But it turns out that might not be the case.
Apple is reportedly bidding on an upcoming film from Paolo Sorrentino starring Jennifer Lawrence
In a very short period of time, Apple went from a fringe presence in the entertainment industry to a major player, doling out a lot of money to secure new films, TV series, and documentaries for its video streaming service, Apple TV+. And if the company wants to remain a viable player, it needs to keep doing that. So here we are with another story of that exact thing.
How do you feel about Apple’s new Expanded Protections for Children?
Every once in a while, Apple manages to do something that is Very Controversial. It doesn't happen all the time, and usually it's hardware related. Like the butterfly keyboard. Or the Touch Bar. Or how you charge a Magic Mouse 2. Things like that.
The best webcams for your Mac you can buy now
With so many people working from home these days, a solid, dedicated webcam might be a device you're in the market for. In this roundup, you'll find some of the best webcams you can buy right now. They're from a range of companies, and offer plenty of worthwhile features depending on what you're looking for.