Apple

Microsoft is almost ready with the public preview of xCloud cloud game streaming on iOS and iPadOS

Evan Selleck ∙ February 15, 2021

In 2020, Apple found itself at the center of a larger discussion regarding cloud game streaming. The folks at Apple believed they were in the right, essentially blocking services from its App Store, while companies like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and others weren't too happy with it. And a lot of customers found themselves on both sides of the fence, too. But those companies found a workaround, thanks to Apple's own mobile web browser.

Apple has talked building a car with Nissan, but those discussions are no longer active

Christian Zibreg ∙ February 15, 2021

According to a pair of fresh reports, Nissan is no longer discussing a potential manufacturing tie-up with Apple regarding Project Titan, the iPhone maker's autonomous car project.

iPhone 13 may debut Portrait mode video along with astrophotography mode

Christian Zibreg ∙ February 15, 2021

Aside from an always-on display with limited customizability, the iPhone 13 should debut new photography features like Portrait mode improvements and an all-new astrophotography mode.

iPhone 13’s always-on display is claimed to offer minimal customizability

Christian Zibreg ∙ February 15, 2021

The next iPhone is rumored to feature an always-on display with Apple's ProMotion technology, but a prominent smartphone leaker is cautioning against expecting rich customizability.

How do you use your iPad mini?

Evan Selleck ∙ February 13, 2021

2012 feels so long ago, right? Forever, even. That's the year Apple introduced its smallest iPad to date, the iPad mini. And, since then, Apple has refreshed the device more than a few times, but it's kept its primary selling point: the small size.

Facebook may launch a smartwatch in 2022

Evan Selleck ∙ February 12, 2021

The Apple Watch is the definitive leader when it comes to smartwatches. And while Google, and many others, have tried to dethrone Apple, that hasn't happened yet. So what if Facebook gave it a shot?

“Foundation” will be a giant novelistic Apple TV+ show spanning a whooping 80 episodes

Christian Zibreg ∙ February 12, 2021

Last August, Apple TV+ has confirmed work on a new series based on Isaac Asimov’s “Foundation” science fiction novels. Today, we learn that the show will have 80 episodes.

AirTags launch reportedly ‘still on for March’

Evan Selleck ∙ Updated August 30, 2023

The AirTags, the Tile-like tracking device Apple has been working on for quite some time, are still not official. But the rumor mill refuses to give up on them. And now we have yet another launch window to look ahead to.

Apple makes it easier for people to turn off Activation Lock on their own

Evan Selleck ∙ February 12, 2021

Activation Lock is meant to be one of the most important security elements on an iOS device. But, like all security-related things, sometimes it can get in the way. But Apple is launching a new self-serve portal to help.

VLC is getting a redesign as the team considers to commercialize the app

Christian Zibreg ∙ February 12, 2021

The open-source VLC media player debuted back in 2001, with its Mac port causing the first real usage spike. The team is now readying a major visual overhaul as they consider a Plex-like commercial business model for the popular, feature-rich cross-platform media player.

The government wants Apple to fact-check apps’ privacy labels

Christian Zibreg ∙ February 12, 2021

The fact that Apple doesn't manually verify the validity of developer-provided privacy label information has prompted Washington politicians to pen an open letter to CEO boss Tim Cook.

Netflix’s former CEO doesn’t think Apple is trying hard enough with Apple TV+

Evan Selleck ∙ February 11, 2021

Apple TV+ launched in late 2019, and, since then, the streaming service has seen its fair share of positive reviews. Things didn't start out so bright, with initial reviews for launch shows not all that positive. But, since then, the service has shown a pretty solid library of original content. However, that's not good enough for one former CEO.