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WSJ: Zuckerberg tells staff to ‘inflict pain’ on Apple as privacy battle intensifies
As the battle between Facebook and Apple intensifies, The Wall Street Journal is out with a new report this morning detailing Facebook’s anger at Apple. The report explains that one of the turning points in the battle was an interview Tim Cook did in 2018 amid Facebook’s Cambridge Analytics scandal.
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Apple TV Channels offering extended free trials of A&E Crime Central and History Vault
The Apple TV Channels platform is a great way to get more out of Apple’s TV application. This holiday weekend, a pair of channels are offering extended one-moth free trials: A&E Crime Central and History Vault.
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Apple @ Work: Best Apple devices for K-12 and enterprise deployments
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As we continue with our “back to the basics” series of Apple device management, picking the right devices is certainly a major part of the process. This week, I’ll look at the various devices in Apple’s hardware lineup and make recommendations about which ones are ideal for your K-12 and enterprise Apple deployments.
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How to watch UFC 258 Usman vs Burns on iPhone, Apple TV, web, more
UFC 258 and the welterweight title bout is set for Saturday, February 13 at 10 pm ET/7 pm PT at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Read along for how to watch UFC 258 Usman vs Burns on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, the web, and more.
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Google resumes updating its major iPhone and iPad apps, starting with YouTube
The vast majority of Google’s iOS apps have not been updated since early December. A trio of smaller Google applications saw new versions towards the end of last month, while YouTube for iPhone and iPad was just updated this evening.
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Poll: Do you plan to keep your Apple TV+ subscription after the free trial period?
Since Apple TV+ was launched, Apple has been offering a one-year free trial to customers who purchase a new device. However, it seems that the company has been struggling to keep Apple TV+ attractive to subscribers as the free trial period has already been extended twice since then. Now we want to know if you plan on keeping your Apple TV+ subscription after the trial period ends.
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All the best holiday iOS app deals: Stardew Valley, Bloons, NBA 2K20, Affinity Photo, more
As we head into the President’s Day and Valentine’s Day weekend, we have a giant list of top-tier holiday iOS app deals to roundup. This week has seen plenty of big-time price drops on some of the App Store’s best titles including Stardew Valley (that just received a massive update on console), Samorost 3, Bloons TD 6, Pascal’s Wager, NBA 2K20, the brilliant Affinity imagine manipulation apps, and it just keeps going from there. Head below the fold for handy list of all of this weekend’s best holiday iOS app deals.
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Report: Facebook plotting Apple Watch competitor for as soon as 2022
A new scoop from The Information this afternoon shares details about Facebook developing an Apple Watch competitor with a focus on health and messaging. The possible smartwatch launch from the social media giant could happen as soon as 2022.
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Everything we know so far about the iPhone 13/iPhone 12s lineup
The 2021 iPhone, whether it be the iPhone 12s or the iPhone 13, is lining up to be a small upgrade over the iPhone 12. Even though we’re still months away from its introduction, the rumors on what to expect from the 2021 iPhone upgrade are starting to gain traction.
Read on for our full roundup of everything we know so far about the iPhone 12s or iPhone 13.
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How to get around Activation Lock on iPhone, iPad, Mac, more
Having trouble with a locked Apple device? Follow along for how to get around Activation Lock on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and Apple Watch. We’ll look at several steps including an Activation Lock web tool from Apple that’s new for 2021.
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US Apple Stores begin return to in-store shopping, more locations reopening
Apple is reintroducing in-store shopping appointments at many US Apple Stores that have been operating as Express storefronts. Other temporarily-closed locations are reopening for pickup of online orders.
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UK government gets deal on 11,000 iPhone SE devices with IBM consulting
Apple and IBM’s partnership to bring devices and software solutions to the enterprise dates back to 2014. Now in a related development, the UK’s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to buy 11,000 iPhone SE smartphones that will include IBM’s software support.
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Developer reveals how fake reviews and ratings play a major role in App Store scam apps
Over the last few weeks, developer Kosta Eleftheriou has been sharing details on how scam apps game Apple’s App Store, sometimes raking in millions of dollars and lasting for months or in some cases years. Apple has this month taken down some of the scams that have been brought to light. However, today Kosta shared his existing deep concerns about the state of App Store ratings and how they’re abused by scams.
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Apple updates its Developer Forums with improved search and thread notifications
Apple released an update to its Developer Forums today with two improvements. There’s now an enhanced search along with a way to monitor threads and receive an email each time you get a reply.
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HomeKit Weekly: Apple One Premier subscribers should have increased HomeKit Secure Video limits
A few years ago, I told a few friends that I wasn’t planning to add security cameras to my house. After Apple announced HomeKit Secure Video (HKSV), my mind began to change. I have never been comfortable with security cameras that use third-party cameras, and my initial belief was repeatedly reinforced. Recently, BuzzFeed reported on an ADT employee accessing cameras inside customers’ homes. I want a video system where that’s not technically possible. With HKSV, we have that system. I now have too many cameras to use HomeKit Secure Video for all of them. It’s time for Apple to add a 10-camera HomeKit Secure Video option to the Apple One Premier bundle.
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Rumor: AirTags on schedule to launch in March alongside new iPad Pro
Apple’s long-rumored AirTags could be launching as soon as next month, a new leak today claims. This comes after reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported last month that AirTags were on track for a release sometime in 2021.
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Friday’s Best Deals: Best Buy President’s Day Apple sale, M1 MacBook Pro $100 off, more
Today’s best deals are headlined by Best Buy and Satechi kicking off their own President’s Day sales, as well as an all-time low on the new M1 MacBook Pro at $100 off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Apple․com adds dedicated Activation Lock webpage with new self-serve tool
Apple has launched a new way for users in the United States to more easily disable Activation Lock on their device. As first spotted by users on Reddit, there is now a dedicated webpage on Apple’s website for managing Activation Lock requests.
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