Apple recognizes the 13 app companies joining its inaugural Entrepreneur Camp for Black founders and developers
Apple announced and opened up applications for its first Entrepreneur Camp for Black founders and developers back in October last year. Now the inaugural camp has launched and Apple has shared the 13 app companies to take part in the program.
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TikTok is accused of disguising ads to kids, ripping them off with in-app currency
TikTok is accused of presenting kids with “hidden” forms of advertising as one of a number of formal complaints from the BEUC, an umbrella body for consumer watchdogs across the European Union.
BEUC also accuses the video sharing app of unclear privacy terms, failing to protect kids from inappropriate content, and ripping them off with in-app currency…
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A sneak peek at VLC 4 user interface doesn’t look good…
We learned recently that VLC was getting a significant update, with an all-new and more modern VLC 4 user interface. But a sneak peek at the Linux version unfortunately doesn’t look good.
It does indeed look more modern (seen next to the current UI on the left), but it appears to be trying an iOS-like approach to simplicity…
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A year on, all-in-one Microsoft Office iPad app finally available
If you’ve wanted to use a Microsoft Office iPad app, you’ve been able to run the individual Word, Powerpoint, and Excel apps for many years. But while the iPhone got an all-in-one Office app in February of last year, the iPad didn’t. A year later, Microsoft has finally fixed that.
The process of integrating the main Office tools into a single app actually began in November 2019 …
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Apple @ Work Podcast: Keeping email secure in a remote work world
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In this episode of the Apple @ Work podcast, Bradley is joined by Henry Trevelyan Thomas from Tessian to talk about email, keeping it secure, and building products that end-users never see.
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Photos: New Apple Southpoint opens in Durham, North Carolina
North Carolina’s first Apple Store has a new look and a new location. Apple Southpoint in Durham reopened today with Apple’s latest design.
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Apple fixes bug that let users begin macOS Big Sur installation without enough space available
It was reported last week that macOS Big Sur has a serious issue that can result in data loss when users try to upgrade a Mac to the latest version of the operating system without enough space available. Apple has finally fixed the issue with a new build of macOS Big Sur 11.2.1, which properly checks if the disk has the required space before starting the upgrade process.
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Didn’t get the ‘2021 Heart Month Challenge’ Apple Watch achievement? Here’s how to fix it
Apple Watch users had another activity challenge last Sunday, February 14, which was a celebration of Heart Month. However, some users reported that even after completing the challenge, they didn’t receive the virtual achievement — but luckily there’s a way to fix that.
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What’s on my iPhone? February 2021 edition – time-tracking, crypto wallet, and more [Video]
In this latest edition of What’s on my iPhone, I take a look at some of the apps that I use on a regular basis. Some of these apps have been around for years, while others are relatively new to the first page of my iPhone’s home screen. Inside you’ll find details on my favorite Reddit client, my go-to app for securing cryptocurrency, an app that helps put the kibosh on annoying robocallers, and more. Watch our hands-on What’s on My iPhone episode, and subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more videos like this.
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Apple Watch bricked in Power Reserve? Here’s how to check if you’re eligible for a free repair
Apple shared details on a new repair program for Apple Watch Series 5 and SE that have become bricked after entering Power Reserve. Below we’ll cover how check Apple Watch Power Reserve bug free repair eligibility and next steps with Apple.
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