State attorneys general join trade groups in fighting to restore net neutrality
The FCC may have voted to repeal net neutrality rules – opening the way Internet service providers to speed up, slow down or even block services depending on who pays them to do so – but some are determined that the war isn’t over.
After a trade group representing companies like Amazon, Facebook and Google vowed to fight the decision in court, a number of states plan to join the battle …
India hikes tax on mobile phone imports in a move which will hurt Apple most
India has increased its import tax on mobile phones from 10% to 15%, a move which will hit Apple harder than other smartphone manufacturers. The tax on video cameras has been increased by the same amount, while that on televisions has been doubled to 20%.
The government made the announcement late last night, as part of its Made In India initiative, a program designed to encourage companies to manufacture products within the country …
Reminder: After 20 years, AIM officially shuts down tomorrow
As originally announced back in October, AIM is officially shutting down tomorrow, December 15th. Largely the pioneer of online messaging, AIM has been around for 20 years, having originally launched all the way back in 1997…
Apple patent describes how Siri could detect when a user is whispering & respond quietly
A new patent unearthed today shows how Apple is working to make improvements Siri and its core capabilities. Apple originally filed for the patent in 2016, but it was just made public today
Essentially, this patent covers how Siri could detect when a user is whispering and subsequently “whisper” all of its replies…..
Google Play Music updated with support for iPhone X
Over a month after the device’s initial release, Google today has updated Play Music for iOS with support for iPhone X. With today’s update, the app now takes full advantage of the iPhone X’s 5.8-inch OLED display…
Cisco announces new Security Connector app for managing enterprise iOS devices
As Apple continues to plan an increasingly big role in the enterprise market, Cisco today announced a new Security Connector app for iOS. Apple and Cisco originally forged a partnership back in 2015 with the goal of creating a “fast lane” for enterprise customers…
iMac Pro: Save some cash & buy at B&H/Expercom, RAM upgradeable only by Apple
Apple officially released its ‘most powerful Mac ever’ earlier this morning in the form of the iMac Pro. After initial availability through Apple’s Online Store, the machine has now become available through authorized resellers like B&H.
Furthermore, we’ve learned a bit more about the upgradability of the iMac Pro…
Dropbox Paper update brings refreshed UI, enhanced editing, and more to iOS
An update today to the Dropbox Paper app for iPad and iPhone introduces a refreshed and enhanced editor, the option to create to-dos, new calendar integrations, and a new UI for iPad.
Apple’s promised Podcast Analytics feature now available in beta
Apple unveiled Podcast Analytics over the summer at WWDC, and today the new feature for podcasters is finally available in beta. From June on Podcast Analytics: