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Tech journalist, grad student, owner of SnarkFish T-Shirts, host of the Mistakes Were Made Dinocast, and carbon-based goof. :-)
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Rumor: Apple looking to open aspects of Apple Intelligence up to third-party developers for iOS 19

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Rumor: Apple looking to open aspects of Apple Intelligence up to third-party developers for iOS 19
Sometimes it’s the best idea to hand an idea over to third-party developers to get the most from it. According to Bloomberg, Apple will allow third-party developers to incorporate Apple Intelligence…
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May 22, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Fortnite resurfaces on the U.S. App Store

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Fortnite resurfaces on the U.S. App Store
After no less than five years of legal feuds between Apple and Epic Games, Fortnite is once again available on the U.S. App Store, Apple having finally approved Epic Games’ app submission…
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May 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Apple to offer AI alternatives as it works to overhaul Siri

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Apple to offer AI alternatives as it works to overhaul Siri
Apple may be en route to offering AI alternatives as it works to overhaul Siri. Per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and Dave Bennett, who’ve written a feature on how Apple fell behind in AI, how it has yet to...
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May 21, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Apple posts WWDC 2025 developer labs and community events information

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Apple posts WWDC 2025, developer labs, and community events information
Apple on Tuesday posted a complete WWDC 2025 schedule as well as outlined details about its developer labs and community events. Apple will be hosting free group labs from Tuesday…
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May 21, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Apple releases updated Apple Sports app, begins to incorporate daily newsletter, other new features

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Apple releases updated Apple Sports app, begins to incorporate daily newsletter, other new features
You can’t knock a good daily newsletter, or at least a regular dose of news, when tracking your favorite sports. Apple’s Sports app has once again been updated, complete with easier access to league…
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May 20, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Apple releases iPadOS 17.7.8 update after reported issues with iPadOS 17.7.7 software

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Apple releases iPadOS 17.7.8 update after reported issues with iPadOS 17.7.7 software
If you downloaded and installed the iPadOS 17.7.7 update around May 12, you might want to run Software Update again and install the iPadOS 17.7.8 update. The patch, released just a week after the…
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May 20, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Fortnite's iOS version undergoes global shutdown as Apple/Epic Games continue to argue over App Store/developer terms

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Fortnite’s iOS version undergoes global shutdown as Apple, Epic Games continue to argue over App Store/developer terms
The drama between Apple and Epic Games continues. Following a judge’s order for Apple to allow developers to link to external payment systems, Epic Games rushed to deliver Fortnite to the App Store…
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May 19, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Following five days of silence from Apple, Epic Games resubmits Fortnite for App Store consideration

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Following five days of silence from Apple, Epic Games resubmits Fortnite for App Store consideration
This is what happens after years of less-than-great relations with Apple and its legal department. Epic Games has once again submitted its Fortnite game to the U.S. App Store for review…
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May 16, 2025 at 10:15 AM
OpenAI switches ChatGPT default model to GPT-4.1

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OpenAI switches ChatGPT default model to GPT-4.1
OpenAI on Thursday officially integrated its flagship GPT-4.1 model into ChatGPT, making it available to Plus, Pro, and Team subscribers starting today. The company announced the rollout on X…
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May 16, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Apple Maps adds new search features, can now locate high-end hotels, restaurants, and other services on the fly

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Apple Maps adds new search features, can now locate high-end hotels, restaurants and other services on the fly
If you’re looking for the fancy stuff while traveling, it can now be found on Apple Maps. As of Wednesday, Apple Maps users in the U.S. are now able to search for and view restaurants and hotels with…
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May 15, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Rumor: Apple developing visionOS 3 feature that could allow scrolling via eye movements

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Rumor: Apple developing visionOS 3 feature that could allow scrolling via eye movements
With Apple’s forthcoming visionOS 3 operating system, your eyes could become that much more of a user interface tool. Per Bloomberg, Apple is working on a visionOS 3 feature that would eliminate the…
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May 15, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Apple's C1 modem found to have significant security flaw, iOS 18.5 installation recommended to fix it

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Apple’s C1 modem found to have significant security flaw, iOS 18.5 installation recommended to fix it
Apple’s recently-released C1 modem has gotten some great press, but also appears to have a significant security flaw that requires the installation of iOS 18.5 to fix it. Per Macworld, with the iOS 18...
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May 14, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Apple releases iPadOS 18.5 update, focuses on bug and and security fixes

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Apple releases iPadOS 18.5 update, focuses on bug and security fixes
It isn’t a huge update, but it can come in handy. In classic late-cycle style, Apple released its iPadOS 18.5 update, complete with a new notification for Screen Time as well as a new modal for making...
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May 14, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Apple releases macOS Sequoia 15.5 update

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Apple releases macOS Sequoia 15.5 update
It’s not a huge update, but it’s handy. Apple on Monday released its long-awaited and most likely final update before Apple debuts macOS 16 at WWDC next month. The update offers the following fixes…
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May 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Apple releases iOS 18.5 update

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Apple releases iOS 18.5 update
After more than a month of beta testing, Apple is expected to release its iOS 18.5 update this week. Although the update is relatively minor, it includes the following features, changes…
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May 13, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Epic Games submits Fortnite build to the U.S. App Store following years of legal action

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Epic Games submits Fortnite build to the U.S. App Store following years of legal action
After years of legal action, arguments, and assorted kerfuffle between Apple and Epic Games, Epic Games on Friday submitted the current version of Fortnite to the U.S. App Store. If approved by Apple…
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May 12, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Leaked iPhone product road map shows ambitious goals over the next two years

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Leaked iPhone product road map shows ambitious goals over the next two years
Apple’s road map for the iPhone may be more ambitious than thought, at least according to a leaked internal memo that went public last fall. The road map was proclaimed the “most ambitious in our…
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May 9, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Rumor: Apple to incorporate camera features into next-gen AirPods and Apple Watch models

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Rumor: Apple to incorporate camera features into next-gen AirPods and Apple Watch models
Apple is currently working on versions of the AirPods and the Apple Watch that will incorporate a camera, with the devices en route for 2027. Per Bloomberg, Apple has developed a chip codenamed “Nevis...
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May 9, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Apple distributes iOS 18.5 Release Candidate 1 to beta tester, developer communities

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Apple distributes iOS 18.5 Release Candidate 1 to beta tester, developer communities
Apple’s iOS 18.5 update is getting near the finish line, and with Release Candidate 1 out the door to the developer and beta tester community, here are the release notes for the forthcoming update…
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May 8, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Apple's Eddy Cue confirms that Apple is working to blend AI search options into future versions of Safari

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Apple’s Eddy Cue confirms that Apple is working to blend AI search options into future versions of Safari
Not surprisingly, Apple is looking at reworking its Safari web browser to directly support AI-powered search services. Per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple’s senior vice president of services, Eddy Cue…
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May 8, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Apple continues to ban Epic Games' developer account following last week's rulings

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Apple continues to ban Epic Games’ developer account following last week’s rulings
Following last week’s ruling against Apple, Apple continues to ban Epic Games’ U.S. developer account, effectively banning all of Epic’s games from the App Store. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney, in turn…
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May 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Rumor: Apple could bring the battery pack accessory back for the iPhone 17 Air

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#Apple #rumor #iPhone #battery #batterypack #accessory #iPhone17Air #thin #slim #return #power #charge #hardware
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May 7, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Rumor: Apple actively developing an under-screen Face ID system for the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max models

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Rumor: Apple actively developing an under-screen Face ID system for the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max models
After years of rumors hinting at under-display authentication technologies en route with next-gen iPhones, Apple is said to be actively testing an under-display Face ID system on a prototype iPhone 18...
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May 6, 2025 at 11:06 AM
AirPlay protocol bug found, unpatched versions can lead to wormable security issues

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#Apple #AirPlay #developer #bug #fix #update #security #hack #hacker #exploit #worm #wormable #issues #flaw
AirPlay protocol bug found, unpatched versions can lead to wormable security issues
This gets fairly technical, and a bit of the language isn’t safe for work, but the Low Level YouTube channel (which is excellent) has focused on an exploit within the AirPlay protocol that allows for…
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May 6, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Apple shifts gears, U.S. App Store policies following Epic Games lawsuit ruling

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#Apple #AppStore #USAppStore #legal #litigation #lawsuit #EpicGames #policies #ruling #steering #developer #rules
Apple shifts gears, U.S. App Store policies following Epic Games lawsuit ruling
Sometimes a court case doesn’t go your way and you’ve got to pivot on a dime. Apple has changed its App Store rules in the U.S. to let apps link users to their own websites so they can buy…
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May 5, 2025 at 10:47 AM