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Future MacBook Pro keyboard could act as a trackpad with touch-sensitive fabric

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 12:53:35 GMT

A future MacBook Pro may have keys that could be used as a touchpad, with the same technology possible for use in a design where there's no dedicated touchpad section at all.

MacBook Pro trackpad and keyboard.

One of the more tricky areas of designing a notebook computer lies in the relationship between the areas set aside for the keyboard and the trackpad. A large keyboard may be comfortable for the user to use, but it could leave little room for the manufacturer to place the trackpad.

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Here's where Apple Stores have reopened and closed again around the world

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 12:45:23 GMT

Apple's retail operations continue to be impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Here's where Apple Stores have opened, as well as where they are closed, updated on August 4 with six new store closures in California, Alaska, Kentucky, and Nevada.

Apple Michigan Avenue

Apple is opening its retail stores on a case-by-case basis, and are relying on the CDC guidance to do so. The stores that are open offer most of their services, but with precautions in place to protect customers and employees.

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Future Apple Watch Wi-Fi & wireless antenna may be embedded in the display

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 12:05:38 GMT

Apple is aiming to bring better Wi-Fi and wireless connectivity to the Apple Watch by creating a wireless antenna array that is integrated into the display.

Future Apple Watches may have improved Wi-Fi antennas underneath the display

Apple has already given the Apple Watch the ability to store music, and most recently its own App Store. Now it's taking another step toward freeing the Watch from needing a companion iPhone, by improving its own Wi-Fi capability.

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Apple researching curved iPhone body with wrap-around displays

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 11:52:41 GMT

A future version of the iPhone could have a display that wraps around the body of the device, or the iPhone body could be rounder in shape, with Apple examining new ways to create a display that can be installed on a curved surface.

An early render of a round iPhone based on earlier patent filings.

Smartphones and other mobile devices are, generally speaking, boxy in construction. Typically relying on a large flat surface for the display, the rest of the design usually consists of sides that are at 90-degree angles to each other, making them relatively simple to design, manufacture, and to add components within.

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Why your Mac might say its battery is 'Not Charging' on macOS Catalina

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 03:02:52 GMT

Apple, in a new support document, explains how a new "Not Charging" battery status is a feature of its macOS Catalina battery management tools.

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The new Battery Health Management feature, introduced in macOS 10.15.5, is aimed at prolonging the lifespan of MacBook batteries by monitoring battery temperature and charging patterns.

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Apple details iOS 14 requirements for default third-party browsers, email clients

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 00:18:22 GMT

Apple in a recently published support document outlined code configurations, special restrictions and settings developers need to implement in order to offer apps as default alternatives to Safari and Mail in iOS 14.

When iOS 14 debuts this fall, users will for the first time be able to replace Apple's default Safari and Mail apps with third-party options. Developers must adhere to Apple's rules to be eligible for consideration as an alternative.Detailed in a support document, spotted by MacStories' Federico Viticci on Monday, Apple's guidelines note third-party apps must meet certain criteria before being considered as system defaults.

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Swiss family arrested for $1M counterfeit iPhone repair fraud

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 20:31:18 GMT

A mother and son in Switzerland are accused of passing off fake iPhones in a $1 million warranty scam that saw them exchanged for real ones by Apple.

Apple's iPhone SE

In a similar case to one in Oregon in 2019, two members of a Swiss family are accused of a scam involving counterfeit iPhones. Both face prison and one could then be expelled from Switzerland.

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Apple TV+ signs first-look deal with Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 20:26:12 GMT

Apple TV+ has inked a first-look deal with Leonardo DiCaprio-founded Appian Way Productions.

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Appian Way Productions, which was founded by DiCaprio and is run by Jennifer Davisson, is known for films such as "The Revenant," "The Wolf of Wall Street," and "Shutter Island."

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Apple's iPad dominated Q2 2020 on work from home, remote learning boost

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 20:19:31 GMT

The tablet market, led by Apple's iPad, experienced a "renaissance" in the second quarter of 2020 thanks to new remote education and work-from-home trends, a report said Monday.

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Worldwide tablet shipments clocked in at 37.5 million units throughout the second quarter of 2020, a 26% year-over-year increase, according to data from Canalys. Apple's iPadOS devices, such as the iPad Pro and 10.2-inch iPad, were the top sellers in the category, with the company taking a 38% market share during the period.

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What HDR, HDR10, and DisplayHDR are, and what they mean to Apple users

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 19:47:43 GMT

Many devices, from televisions to smartphones, tout the ability to display HDR content, but the different formats and names can seem confusing. Here's AppleInsider's guide to what the different HDR video standards mean to you and your videos.

Over the years, HDR has grown to become as much of a feature to look for as 4K for televisions, or high-resolution screens for your Mac or other computing devices. But while the typical user has a vague idea that HDR can offer a better picture, the introduction of terms including HDR10, Dolby Vision, and HLG suggests there's a lot more to picking hardware than first thought.Fundamentally speaking, there's not that much for the average person to worry about, as the vast majority of the time, they will still be able to watch the HDR content they want to watch.

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Trump demands TikTok sell U.S. arm by September 15 or cease operation

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 19:19:54 GMT

Trump continues to push back against the China-owned TikTok, giving the company a hard date to sell to a U.S. company before forcing the video service to shut down its operations in the U.S.

On Friday, President Trump told reporters that TikTok was facing an immediate ban, heightening tensions between the U.S. and China once more.At the time, Trump did not have an exact date. However, on Monday, he went on to clarify that the company would have until September 15 to sell to a U.S. owned company, or the service would be banned in the U.S.

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Compared: Google Pixel 4a vs iPhone SE

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 19:19:11 GMT

Announced on Monday, Google's Pixel 4a is an aggressively priced Android smartphone with a suite of competitive features. Here's how it stacks up against Apple's 2020 iPhone SE.

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Apple's 2020 iPhone SE refresh, and the Google Pixel 4a both deliver a lot of features and capability for the price. In a one-on-one comparison, they're effectively on equal ground. There are, however, some considerations beyond the manufacturer and choice of operating system.

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Mac Microsoft Office 2016 users will lose 365 cloud services in October

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 17:09:38 GMT

Users of all Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac apps will cease getting security updates in October, and will increasingly face performance and reliability issues as Microsoft drops support.

The main apps in Office 2016 for Mac

From October 13, 2020, Mac users of Office 2016 will no longer be officially supported on Microsoft's Office 365 or Microsoft 365 services. This means the business versions of OneDrive, SharePoint and Exchange Online will not be supported, although they may continue to function.

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European Apple Pay partner Boon is shutting down in October

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 17:06:46 GMT

Digital banking service and European Apple Pay partner Boon announced on Monday that it would be shutting down in October 2020.

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Boon has been an Apple Pay partner since 2016, offering contactless payment options and virtual credit cards in a handful of European countries.

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Six Apple production lines capable of $5 billion in exports allegedly moving to India

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 16:58:33 GMT

An inconsistent report claims that unnamed Apple manufacturing partners are moving six iPhone production lines to India, as part of an increasing trend to relocate from China.

India is responsible for much of the iPhone XR's manufacture

Following reports that Apple has pressed Foxconn to invest $1 billion in developing iPhone production in India, local sources claim that an unnamed iPhone manufacturer is establishing a new facility in the country. The claim also follows separate reports that Foxconn is now manufacturing the iPhone 11 Pro in the country.

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Apple Card users can now get 3% Daily Cash at Panera Bread

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 16:50:08 GMT

Panera on Monday announced that Apple Card users can now get 3% Daily Cash when ordering in-cafe or online.

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Apple Card offers users 1% Daily Cash back on all purchases and 2% when using Apple Pay. The 3% Daily Cash offer was initially restricted to Apple purchases, but since the Apple Card launch, transactions at a number of retailers can qualify for the rate.

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Apple announces new unscripted travel series 'Long Way Up'

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 16:33:16 GMT

The series, starring Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, is set to debut to Apple TV+ on September 18 and will follow two friends as they trek through South and Central America on motorcycles.

The series stars Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, reunited more than a decade since their last adventure around the world. They are known for their previous series, "Long Way Round" and "Long Way Down."The pair will travel over 13,000 miles over 100 days, through 16 border crossings and 13 countries in total. Ewan and Charley will travel through Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and up through Colombia, Central America, and Mexico. They will be riding electric Harley-Davidson LiveWire motorcycles to promote more sustainable globetrotting.

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New eBay coupon knocks 20% off Apple Watches, AirPods, iPhones, iPads; CalDigit TS3 Plus dock $210

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 16:09:56 GMT

Shoppers on a budget looking for the lowest prices on current Apple hardware can save an additional 20% at eBay this week on qualifying purchases. B&H also has the popular 15-port CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 Dock on sale for $209.99 ($40 off).

New 20% off coupon at eBay

The promo code discount, which is valid on select purchases of $50 or more from Vipoutlet, applies to a number of Apple products, including refurbished iPads, AirPods and Apple Watches. To activate the discount, simply shop through this special coupon landing page and enter promo code PICKVIP during checkout.

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Google announces the Pixel 4A, Pixel 4A 5G, Pixel 5 coming in fall

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 15:54:16 GMT

After months of speculation and rumored delays, Google has opened preorders for the Pixel 4A, with the Pixel 4A 5G and the Pixel 5 slated for release this fall.

Google officially announced not one, but three Pixel phones today. Included in the list are the highly anticipated Google Pixel 4A, the 5G-capable version dubbed the Pixel 4A 5G, and the Pixel 5.Google has stated that the Pixel 4A's launch had been somewhat delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, which likely caused delays in the supply chain, according to The Verge.

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Discussing Apple's App Store with Rogue Amoeba's Paul Kafasis on the AppleInsider podcast

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 13:42:43 GMT

Following months of drama about Apple's App Store policies and procedures, your AppleInsider Podcast hosts talked to Mac developer and founder of Rogue Amoeba software, Paul Kafasis, to get the developer's point of view.

After the House antitrust hearing, developers have spoken out against statements made by Apple CEO Tim Cook. On this special episode on the AppleInsider podcast, longtime Mac developer and founder of software company Rogue Amoeba, Paul Kafasis joins us for a special interview.With over 20 years of experience in software development, Paul comments on several claims made by Tim Cook during the hearing, Apple's 30% revenue cut from App Store purchases, and on the opening of iOS and iPadOS to side-loading apps.

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