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How to use iOS 14.5’s new app tracking blocker Privacy is on everyone’s mind these days, and in iOS 14.5, which is starting to roll out to the public today, there are new privacy features that may make you feel happier but are not endearing Apple to some other companies — specifically Facebook. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/22403523/ios-14-5-tracking-consent-app-transparency-how-to

The YouTube Android app can now play 4K HDR videos If you own a Sony Xperia 1 ii, now is the time for your phone to shine. In an update spotted by Android Police, YouTube now supports 4K HDR playback on Android devices, bringing the app in line with its iOS counterpart. There aren’t many Android phones with 4K displays out there. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/youtube-4k-hdr-android-182542974.html

DC is relaunching its mobile app to focus on comics DC is shaking up its comics app on January 21st and relaunching it as DC Universe Infinite. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/19/22238924/dc-universe-infinite-comics-app-subscription-relaunch

Amazon is cutting off Parler's servers Amazon has told Parler it will suspend the company’s AWS hosting services access, according to BuzzFeed News. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/amazon-suspends-parler-aws-access-025310355.html

See what lidar can do on the iPhone 12 with this 3D-scanning app The iPhone 12 Pro's depth-scanning lidar sensor looks ready to open up a lot of possibilities for 3D-scanning apps on phones. A new one designed for home scanning, called Canvas, uses lidar for added accuracy and detail. But the app will work with non-pro iPhones going back to the iPhone 8, too. Continue Reading . . . https://www.cnet.com/news/see-what-lidar-on-the-iphone-12-can-do-with-this-3d-scanning-app-canvas/

CES and Apple don’t usually go together, but anything goes so far in 2019. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/8/18173637/tv-airplay-2-apple-lg-samsung-sony-vizio-ces-2019 https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62808961/Samsung_TV_iTunes_Movies_and_TV_shows.0.jpg

We learned earlier this month that Philips was working on a major update to its Hue app for its smart home lighting system, and the new version has just hit the iOS App Store. The 3.0 app update is the biggest update to the Hue app since the original release of the 2.0 version. from https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/29/philips-hue-3-0/ https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/hue3.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000

#Apple unveils speedy #A9 and #A9X #processors https://t.co/mA745EKhGL via @engadget — Mike (@mikezmac) September 11, 2016 from Twitter https://twitter.com/mikezmac

#iPhone7 is already in transit from China | Cult of Mac https://t.co/Me7l3dKUFS — Mike (@mikezmac) September 11, 2016 from Twitter https://twitter.com/mikezmac