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Some Apple users say they’ve been mysteriously locked out of their accounts Apple users reported starting Friday night that they were signed out of their Apple IDs and in some cases made to change their passwords. It's unclear yet how many users have been affected or what the underlying cause of the issue is. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/some-apple-users-say-theyve-been-mysteriously-locked-out-of-their-accounts-162739339.html

Apple is finally rolling out AirPlay in hotel rooms After some delay, Apple is finally bringing AirPlay to hotel room TVs — but you can only use it if you’re staying in one of the “more than” 60 IHG hotels it’s available in starting today. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/18/24133909/apple-airplay-hotel-rooms-iphone-streaming-music-video

Apple is adding end-to-end encryption to iCloud backups Apple will finally be adding end-to-end encryption to iCloud backups, the company said as part of a major set of security announcements on Wednesday. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/12/7/23498580/apple-end-to-end-encryption-icloud-backups-advanced-data-protection

Tim Cook and President Biden came to Arizona to announce plans for American-made chips Apple plans to start using processors made in America following the opening of an advanced new chip factory in Phoenix, Arizona. For the plant’s customers, which also includes AMD and NVIDIA, the new facility means a more secure supply of chips and quicker production timelines. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/12/6/23497417/apple-tsmc-phoenix-fab-plans-biden-amd-nvidia

Dynamic Island Getting Swipe Gestures in iOS 16.1 Beta The new Dynamic Island feature on iPhone 14 Pro models is set to become even more versatile. I’ve been playing with it in the iOS 16.1 beta since receiving my iPhone 14 Pro, and a few new gestures have surfaced to allow more interaction with the feature. Here’s how they work, at least so far. Continue Reading . . . https://www.macobserver.com/tips/quick-tip/dynamic-island-getting-swipe-gestures-in-beta/

Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro The recently-released second-generation Apple AirPods Pro are a huge step up from the first-generation AirPods Pro, offering improved noise cancellation, better sound quality, battery, and a personalized listening experience, among other upgrades. Continue Reading . . . https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/apple-airpods-pro-2-vs-samsung-galaxy-buds-2-pro/

Audi will integrate Apple Music into 'nearly all' of its newer models Audi owners can now play Apple Music through their infotainment systems without having to connect it to their iPhones via Bluetooth or USB. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/audi-integrate-apple-music-newer-models-114025901.html

Apple’s nudity-blurring Messages feature gets international release Apple’s “communication safety in Messages” feature, which is designed to automatically blur images containing nudity sent to children using the company’s messaging service, is now rolling out to additional countries. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/21/23035183/ios-messages-communication-safety-nudity-sexually-explicit-message-blurring

Always wanted a Dolby Atmos speaker system but never had the space? Buy the AirPods Max headphones If you're a movie enthusiast, you've almost certainly always dreamed of having a 'proper' speaker system at home, and these days that means a Dolby Atmos speaker system. Continue Reading . . . https://www.whathifi.com/us/features/always-wanted-a-dolby-atmos-speaker-system-but-never-had-the-space-buy-the-airpods-max-headphones

Apple halts product sales in Russia Apple has paused sales of its physical products in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine, according to a statement from the company. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/1/22957000/apple-russia-ukraine-invasion-halt-product-sales-app-store

Apple becomes world's first $3 trillion company as tech becomes central to post-COVID life A little over three years ago, Apple investors pushed the value of its shares above $1 trillion, making it the world's most highly valued tech company. Then, two years later, Apple stock rose so high that the company's value passed $2 trillion. Now, it's risen yet again, topping $3 trillion. Continue Reading . . . https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-becomes-worlds-first-3-trillion-company-as-tech-becomes-central-to-post-covid-life/

TSA checkpoints will start supporting Apple Wallet IDs in February When Apple introduced its updated Apple Wallet in June, the company said it was working to ensure you could use it to get through airport security — and now, we have our first word from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on exactly when that will happen. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/21/22848300/apple-wallet-tsa-id-check-airport-security-support-mid

Apple to allow self repair for iPhones and Macs for first time Apple (AAPL) has announced a "self-service repair" scheme to allow customers to fix their own apple products including iPhones and Macs for the first time ever. This means that individuals and independent repair shops will have greater access to the parts and tools needed to fix Apple electronics. Continue Reading . . . https://news.yahoo.com/apple-self-repair-iphone-macs-090940613.html

Court rules that Apple can't push back ordered App Store payment changes Apple has failed to convince US District c to delay the App Store change she ordered back in September. As the judge for the Apple vs. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/apple-alternative-payment-stay-injunction-062133997.html

Apple releases iOS 15.1 with SharePlay and more iPhone 13 Pro camera options Apple is releasing iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1 today, and the big new feature is SharePlay’s return. SharePlay is a feature that was originally supposed to ship in iOS 15; it lets people call friends or family and watch movies, TV, or listen to music together. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/25/22732647/apple-ios-15-1-download-release-available-now

What is the new Apple Music Voice plan, and who is it for? The new Apple Music Voice plan that Apple announced at its “Unleashed” event on Monday is causing some confusion. I’m here to help you understand this new, cheaper option, which capitalizes on the power of Apple’s smart voice assistant, Siri (don’t laugh). Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/19/22734185/new-apple-music-voice-plan-price-features-app

2021 MacBook Pros compared: how Apple’s laptops stack up Apple just announced new versions of its 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro explicitly designed around their new Arm-based M1 Pro and M1 Max CPUs. Both models are configurable with either CPU and can be equipped with up to 8TB of storage. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/19/22733406/macbook-pro-13-14-16-inch-m1-max-air-compare-specs

Apple Wallet is getting verifiable COVID-19 vaccination cards There's a real chance you'll need proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to enter certain venues, and Apple is hoping it can save you the hassle of digging up an email or carrying a physical card in your pocket. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/apple-wallet-vaccination-card-193036015.html

Future Apple Watches could feature blood glucose and body temperature sensors This year’s Apple Watch could feature an improved screen and updated ultra-wideband support, Bloomberg reports, but more substantial improvements like temperature and blood glucose monitoring will not appear until later models. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/14/22532916/apple-watch-series-7-features-blood-glucose-body-temperature-extreme-sports-edition-se-2

Apple’s redesigned MacBook Pros with next-gen in-house chips could arrive early this summer The performance of Apple’s M1 chips exceeded our expectations and made the 2020 MacBook Air the most impressive laptop we’ve used in years (it’s also done wonders for the redesigned iMac). Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/18/22441805/apple-macbook-pro-2021-redesign-chip-magsafe-sd-card-slot-hdmi-port