As Bitcoin continues to surge, Coinbase becomes the most downloaded iPhone app in the U.S.
Bitcoin has been surging at an unprecedented pace over the last few days, starting the week at just under $10,000 and rocketing to over $18,000 for a brief period today. Now, in conjunction with the crytpocurrency’s rise, popular Bitcoin wallet Coinbase has become the most dowloaded app in the United States…
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Apple adds first new Aerial screensaver for Apple TV 4K
Apple has updated its aerial screensaver video feed for the Apple TV 4K this week with a handful of new videos. There are now a total of fourteen aerial videos for the Apple TV 4K, most are copied over from the 1080p Apple TV at higher resolution …
Zero-day iOS HomeKit vulnerability allowed remote access to smart accessories including locks, fix rolling out
A HomeKit vulnerability in the current version of iOS 11.2 has been demonstrated to 9to5Mac that allows unauthorized control of accessories including smart locks and garage door openers. Our understanding is Apple has rolled out a server-side fix that now prevent unauthorized access from occurring while limiting some functionality, and an update to iOS 11.2 coming next week will restore that full functionality.
SiriusXM releases new app bringing streaming radio service to Apple TV users
Just a week after launching support for CarPlay, Sirius today announced a new app for Apple TV. This means users can now access Sirius XM content right from their living room on the big screen…
iPhone once again tops Flickr’s most used camera list
According to a report by TechCrunch, Apple’s iPhone has once again topped the most used camera list for the popular photo sharing website, Flickr. And not just smartphone cameras. All cameras. This comes as no surprise as Apple has long been the reigning champion of the most used camera in the world. more…
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Apple’s director of health leaving company to form his own medical records startup
Anil Sethi with his late sister Tania, the inspiration for his new startup
Apple’s work in the health industry has been well reported thus far, but CNBC reports today that the person running Apple’s health efforts is leaving the company. Anil Sethi was originally named director of the health team last year, when Apple acquired his medical record startup Gliimpse…
Honeywell releases HomeKit support update for Lyric security system Controller
After previously announcing incoming HomeKit support for its Lyric security system products, Honeywell today confirmed that the update is now available for users:
LG hints that a deal to supply OLED screens for the iPhone X may be close
We’ve known for some time that LG has been aiming to win OLED iPhone screen orders from Apple, but it’s looking like a deal could be closer than expected.
Following a recent rumor that the company had signed an OLED supply deal with Apple for the iPhone X, ending the exclusivity of the current contract with Samsung, the firm was asked to make a regulatory filing clarifying the position …