Apple releases iOS 11.3.1 with third-party display repair fix, security improvements
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Urban Armor Gear unveils its Plasma Case for iPad and iPad Pro with Apple Pencil holder
Urban Armor Gear has revealed its latest protection for Apple’s iPad lineup, the Plasma Case. These new cases will be available for the 5th and 6th generation 9.7-inch iPad as well as both iPad Pros.
Trello rolls out major update with new home and newsfeed feature, enhanced notifications
Popular home, work organization, and project management app, Trello, has released a major update today. Just last month, the app saw a major refresh and now it’s being updated again with a brand new home and newsfeed feature and new notification features.
Apple will start paying $15 billion to Irish escrow account from May as legal battle over back taxes continues
In August 2016, the EU ordered Ireland to collect 13 billion euros (around $15 billion) in back taxes from Apple citing illegal tax benefits from 2003 to 2014. Both Ireland and Apple have rejected the judgement and are appealing the decision in a court battle that will last years.
For the time being, the money will be left in an escrow account. It was announced today that Apple will start paying into that account from next month. This will be the largest ever tax recovery of its kind, if the ruling holds up as lawful.
Spotify enhancing free tier with 15 on-demand playlists, mode with 75% less data consumption
Spotify held its major media event in New York City today where it announced a new version of its app that lets users play more popular music for free. Spotify says it is also reducing data consumption so users can stream more music without worrying about overages.
PDF Expert for iOS adds new two-page view, improved cloud file management, more
PDF Expert, the popular PDF editing app for iPhone and iPad from Readdle, has today been updated with a pair of new notable features. Furthermore, the app’s Mac version has also been updated with some notable enhancements…
Share prices of Apple suppliers fall on ‘deeper trough’ of iPhone X sales
The share prices of three Apple suppliers have fallen after one of them warned that its revenue from ‘a major customer’ would be below expectations …
iTunes fills your library w/ new $5 4K + HD movie sale, double features for $10, more
iTunes has a trio of new sales running this morning, offering a wide variety of HD and 4K films for just $5. Some of these come in the form of double feature bundles for $10 or triple features for $15. You’d typically expect to pay around $10-$15 for each film. This is a great way to load up your iTunes library for less. Of course, each film will become a permanent part of your collection. Head below for more.
iPhone app allows Amazon to deliver packages to your (compatible) unattended car
Six months ago, Amazon launched a new Amazon Key service to allow its delivery staff to unlock your front door and leave packages inside your home while you’re out. It’s today following that up with a variation that will allow access to the trunk of your parked car …