When iOS 14.5 arrives, Apple will finally welcome its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) feature. It has been in the works for quite some time, ruffled a few feathers, but it will soon see the light of day. But some companies are already looking for ways to skirt the feature.
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Apple’s TV app is showing incorrect pricing for some content
Apple's TV app is typically a one-stop-shop for finding TV shows and films of all kinds. And usually that's a good thing, because it means buying, renting, or finding where to stream content is easy. But it's not so great when pricing information isn't accurate.
Apple seeds seventh macOS Big Sur 11.3 beta to developers
Apple continues to beta test the next version of its popular platforms. macOS Big Sur is part of the process, of course, and today the latest beta has been seeded.
Apple is adding tags in the App Store to help refine search results [Updated: now live]
Search is pretty straightforward, or at least it should be. But as more items are added to something, like a digital storefront where there can be a lot of the "same" product, it can sometimes be exceptionally frustrating, too. It looks like Apple is trying to help, at least a little.
Tom Holland will star in ‘The Crowded Room’ anthology series for Apple TV+
Tom Holland (Spider-Man: Far From Home) is not a stranger to working with Apple, as he starred in the drama Cherry not too long ago. And now he has a new project in the works.
Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag+ item trackers are launching on April 16 with AR technology
Apple better release the AirTag soon, its heavily rumored accessory for tracking personal belongings, because rival Samsung just announced that its latest Tile-like product, dubbed Galaxy SmartTag+, is arriving on Friday the next week, April 16.
The global chip shortage has reportedly delayed some iPad and MacBook production
The coronavirus pandemic has caused a global chip shortage—that's why you haven't been able to purchase your PlayStation 5—and Apple has been immune to this problem, up until now.
Chipolo announces the ONE Spot item tracker that uses Apple’s Find My network
Earlier today, Apple announced that it had expanded its Find My network to third-party companies. This means that they can use the secure Find My network, too. And Chipolo jumped at the chance.
The official Reddit app now requires iPhone 6s or newer, cuts off support for iOS 12
Reddit has announced that its official mobile app for iOS no longer works on the iPhone 6 and older because it now requires iOS 13.0 or later to function.
New report says iOS 15 will adopt a macOS-like Control Center, iPhone 13 will get dual Face ID and Touch ID, and more
We're a week into April, but with June looming on the horizon, and Apple already confirming this year's Worldwide Developers Conference, the rumor mill is going to start ramping up on what we can expect to see in a couple months.
Amazon Music gains a new Car Mode interface that reduces distractions while driving
The mobile Amazon Music app for iOS and Android has gained a new Car Mode feature that replaces the app's splashy interface and eye-catching album artwork with a simplified look, custom presets and voice control through the Alexa virtual assistant.
Intel is promoting its latest processors with a MacBook Pro for some reason
Intel is having some fun out there, poking Apple with a series of ads that try to garner attention for its lineup of chips as Apple earns plenty of attention for its brand new M1 processor. However, its latest ad seems a little strange.