In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman says 2022 is certain to be a “stronger showing” for Apple devices than 2021. 

How much stronger? “As many as three new Apple Watch models, a major iPhone upgrade, revamped Mac Pros and...

In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman says 2022 is certain to be a “stronger showing” for Apple devices than 2021. 

How much stronger? “As many as three new Apple Watch models, a major iPhone upgrade, revamped Mac Pros and...

Fifty-nine percent of Apple and 25% of Google delisted apps had no privacy policy detected, according to the the first half (H1) 2021 Delisted Apps Report from the advertising analytics firm Pixalate — as noted by VentureBeat.

On Apple, 60% of delisted apps from China had no privacy policy detected. On Google, 26% of delisted apps from Russia had no privacy policy detected. In addition, 66% of delisted Google apps had at least one “dangerous permission,” 27% had access to GPS coordinates, and 19% could access the camera.

In total, more than 813,000 apps with over nine billion downloads were removed from the Apple App Store and Google Play, according  to Pixalate. And 86%+ them targeted children aged 12 and under.

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Fifty-nine percent of Apple and 25% of Google delisted apps had no privacy policy detected, according to the the first half (H1) 2021 Delisted Apps Report from the advertising analytics firm Pixalate — as noted by VentureBeat.

On Apple, 60% of delisted apps from China had no privacy policy detected. On Google, 26% of delisted apps from Russia had no privacy policy detected. In addition, 66% of delisted Google apps had at least one “dangerous permission,” 27% had access to GPS coordinates, and 19% could access the camera.

In total, more than 813,000 apps with over nine billion downloads were removed from the Apple App Store and Google Play, according  to Pixalate. And 86%+ them targeted children aged 12 and under.

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Some early pre-orders of the iPhone 13 range are being dispatched by Apple, but while the notifications that orders are on their way are being received by some customers, it doesn't mean the iPhone will turn up before its September 24 street date.Following after Friday's opening of pre-orders for the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and the iPhone 13 Pro Max, Apple has been inundated with orders for its newest smartphone line. Customers keen to get their hands on the new models are now starting to see notifications that their order has "shipped" to them.Customers checking the status of their order through the App Store app may see that the iPhone has gone past Processing and Preparing to Ship, and is now residing at the stage of Shipped. In some cases, customers have posted to social media about...

iLounge has a special deal on the 3-in-1 Apple Watch, AirPods & iPhone Charger, which allows you to power up your iPhone, AirPods Case ...

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Russia has been added to the list of countries and regions where Private Relay will not be available. The Private Relay feature for the ...

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Here are the highlights of the new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini from the Apple Event.

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Apple has started shipping out iPhone 13, ‌iPhone 13‌ mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and ‌iPhone 13 Pro‌ Max orders to customers who pre-ordered one of the new devices on Friday, September 17.

Many orders will still say "Preparing to Ship" in Apple's ordering system and will continue to do so until later this week, but customers in the United States who are receiving their devices through UPS can use the UPS My Choice feature for tracking purposes or can track through a reference number like a phone number or an order number.

UPS My Choice is free to use and well worth checking out for those in the United States who want to keep an eye on their upcoming shipments. If you've ordered a new device and it's shipping via UPS, details should be available soon if they're not already available...

Just two days after pre-orders began, Apple has now started shipping the first batch of iPhone 13 orders to to early buyers. Unfortunately, however, this doesn’t mean you should expect your iPhone 13 pre-order to arrive any earlier than the September 24 release date.

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On Friday, the Hong Kong Patent and Trademark Office granted Apple four design patents for the redesigned 2021 iMac along with two additional patents for the iMac's new keyboard with Touch ID built-in. In addition, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted Apple two design patents for "Retail Fixtures" on Tuesday.

Apple is still planning to bring out new Macs and AirPods before the end of 2021, a report claims, but users may have to wait until 2022 for other major product debuts to occur.Apple's California Streaming event saw the introduction of the iPhone 13 range, as well as updates to the iPad, iPad mini, and Apple Watch Series 7. With those launches in progress, attention now draws to what Apple will unveil next.In Sunday's Bloomberg "Power On" newsletter, Mark Gurman claims there are still some products set to be unveiled in 2021,...

The “H1 2021 Delisted Mobile Apps Report” from Pixalate shows that more than 813,000 apps were delisted in the first half of 2021 across the Google Play Store and Apple App Store with more than 86% of these apps targeting children age 12 and under.

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The iPhone 13 was announced during the “California Streaming” event this week. With pre-orders already available and Apple giving a first look in all of the new colors, which is your favorite one?

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One of the big issues that Google Glass faced back in 2013 was the perception by the public that their privacy could be invaded by those wearing this first generation device. That issue is now in the spotlight again with European regulators over new smartglasses by Facebook/Ray-Ban

The Russian government still has a strong influence on Telegram despite lifting a ban last year. RadioFreeEuropereports Telegram has temporarily blocked all of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's Telegram chat bots during voting in the country's parliamentary election this weekend. Company founder Pavel Durov said Telegram would obey an election law barring campaigning during elections, calling the law "legitimate."

The move comes despite the nature of the bots and Durov's past statements. One of the bots, Smart Voting, was only meant to identify candidates that could unseat the dominant United Russia party, not just Navalny's Russia of the Future party. Durov also decried Apple and Google removing the Smart Voting mobile app from their...

Don't worry if you were disappointed that Harley-Davidson's first e-bikes didn't include that eye-catching vintage model. As Electreknotes, Harley's Serial 1 brand now plans to sell a highly similar retro bike, the MOSH/TRIBUTE, in "late Q4" (read: December). Pre-order it for $5,999 and you'll get the MOSH/CTY's underpinnings with looks that would seem right at home in the 1950s, including fat white Schwalbe Super Moto-X tires, a honey-hued leather...

The Release Candidate version of watchOS 8 is here and it will be released to the general public on Monday. After three months of beta testing, here’s everything you need to know about Apple’s newest update for Apple Watch.

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If you don't want to disturb anyone when finding out the time on your Apple Watch, you could try Taptic Time. Here's how to feel what time it is in watchOS.You can silently get your Apple Watch to tell you the time, using the Taptic Engine. Like other watches, the Apple Watch has, as its core function, the ability to tell users the time. It seems obvious, but considering all of the features the Apple Watch has, it's something that can be easily forgotten about.

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Achieve a wireless and convenient car dashboard setup for your iPhone 12 and get quality screen protection at the same time. Today, the Belkin ...

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Preorders for the newly-announced iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 are set to go live online at 5am Pacific Time. Ahead of the opening, ...

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Let’s talk about the new iPad Mini introduced at the September 14th Apple Event. Want to learn more? Find the full discussion in Mac Geek Gab 890.

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Valve didn't wait long to hold its second Steam Next Fest. The Vergereports the games extravaganza (formerly the Steam Game Festival) is now slated to take place October 1st through October 7th. You'll see a range of upcoming games, including livestreams and chats, but the highlight may be the demos. Most notably, IGNsays you'll get to try No Man's Sky creator Hello Games' Steam release of The Last Campfire.

Other game demos will include Ludomotion's Unexplored 2, The...

This week we’ve got a few reviews for music and photography enthusiasts. First, James Trew put the GoPro Hero 10 Black through its paces and was impressed by the capabilities of the new GP2 processor. Next, Billy Steele listened to Jabra’s $80 Elite 3 earbuds and, due to the combination of price and features, deemed them one of the company’s best gadgets. Lastly, Terrence O’Brien played around with the Arturia SQ80V synth emulator only to be charmed by its fluid user interface and timeless sounds.

The GoPro Hero 10 Black benefits from a new processorJames Trew / Engadget

James Trew is plain about the new GoPro Hero 10 Black: it is remarkably similar to last year’s model, save for the impressive, new GP2 processor. That chip brings a boost in frame rates across the board, including 5.3K at 60fps. It’s also...

Friday's best deals include a 32:9 43.8-inch Sceptre IPS monitor, 14TB of external WD Elements storage for $270, 128GB of G.Skill DDR4 memory for $460, and more!Shopping online for the best discounts and deals can be an annoying and challenging task. So rather than sifting through miles of advertisements, check out this list of sales we've hand-picked just for the AppleInsider audience.You'll find more than just Apple products here. Each section is organized by product type or brand and can contain anything from furniture to iPhone cases.

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Adds support for for communicating with recently upgraded Bookends 14 and fixes bugs. ($49 new, free update, 91.6 MB, macOS 10.9+)

The Facebook files

The Wall Street Journal

If you've been following tech news at all this week, you've likely read some of WSJ's reporting already. However, the entire series of articles is worth a look as it shows how much Facebook knows about unequal policy enforcement, how toxic Instagram can be for teen girls, the power of its algorithm, illegal activity and, perhaps most stunningly, how activists drowned out Mark Zuckerberg's own push for COVID-19 vaccines.

This FDA-approved necklace is designed to prevent brain injuries in athletes

Mark Wilson, Fast Company

Concussions will never be prevented by simply wearing a helmet for contact sports, so...

The iPad mini 6 pre-orders opened just after the “California Streaming” event, with the first orders arriving on September 24. If you waited until today to try to pre-order one by next week, you’ll probably need to wait at least the second half October to receive it from the Apple Online Store.

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Here’s a quick tip from Mac Geek Gab 888 on how to use Siri to assign your contacts’ nicknames and relationships.

Tags: Contacts, SIri, Video Tip

Apple's highly anticipated "California Streaming" event on Tuesday had an interesting mix of expected and unexpected news, including the iPhone 13 lineup that largely followed expectations and the Apple Watch Series 7 that didn't get the expected flat-sided redesign but otherwise matched up with rumors pretty well.

On the more unexpected front, we got updates to the iPad mini and entry-level iPad, something most people weren't expecting until a second autumn event in October or November. We also didn't get the third-generation AirPods, which were rumored but fairly uncertain about heading into the event.

For a look at Tuesday's biggest announcements, check out our 7-minute recap video and associated article that links out to all of our coverage from event day.

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In 2018 Apple acquired Platoon, a London-based creative services firm founded in 2016. This week the U.S. Patent Office published Apple's filing for Platoon's creative figurative trademark.

I want to see Face ID come to the Mac (and think it will next year). However, I think the Center Stage feature would be an even bigger asset to macOS.

Center Stage

Center Stage in iPadOS 15 uses the Ultra Wide camera and machine learning on iPads to change the way you participate in video calls. As you move around, it automatically pans to keep you centered in the frame. When others join in or leave the call, the view expands or zooms in. As Apple notes, Center Stage works with FaceTime and other video conferencing apps for an even more engaging experience.

There are still a lot of folks working from home as COVID still continues to rampage. Center Stage would be a nice feature for work calls or video conversations with family and friends. 

I don’t expect to see the feature in the upcoming MacBook Pro refresh. But perhaps when Apple updates its 24-inch iMac (next spring?), Center Stage could debut via a macOS update. 

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I want to see Face ID come to the Mac. However, I think the Center Stage feature would be an even bigger asset to macOS.

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I want to see Face ID come to the Mac (and think it will next year). However, I think the Center Stage feature would be an even bigger asset to macOS.

Center Stage

Center Stage in iPadOS 15 uses the Ultra Wide camera and machine learning on iPads to change the way you participate in video calls. As you move around, it automatically pans to keep you centered in the frame. When others join in or leave the call, the view expands or zooms in. As Apple notes, Center Stage works with FaceTime and other video conferencing apps for an even more engaging experience.

There are still a lot of folks working from home as COVID still continues to rampage. Center Stage would be a nice feature for work calls or video conversations with family and friends. 

I don’t expect to see the feature in the upcoming MacBook Pro refresh. But perhaps when Apple updates its 24-inch iMac (next spring?), Center Stage could debut via a macOS update. 

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Apple has released new videos covering a guided tour of the iPhone 13, an exclusive look at Isaac Asimov’s epic masterpiece, Foundation, debuting next Friday and a look behind the scenes of the first episode of 'The Morning Show' that aired last night.

PopSockets is entering the phone case category with the PopCase for the iPhone.

Designed with a slidable grip for adjustable comfort and standing, it’s designed to “elevate the standard phone case to a multi-tool solution that is sleek, durable, and functional.” You can slide the grip where you want it. You can slide it up to the center for landscape viewing for watching YouTube videos or playing games,. Or you can slide it down for portrait stand mode for FaceTime, Zoom, or TikTok. 

 Available for the iPhone 12 generation and for pre-order for the iPhone 13 generation, the PopCase hero lineup features four translucent colorways: Clear,...

PopSockets is entering the phone case category with the PopCase for the iPhone.

Designed with a slidable grip for adjustable comfort and standing, it’s designed to “elevate the standard phone case to a multi-tool solution that is sleek, durable, and functional.” You can slide the grip where you want it. You can slide it up to the center for landscape viewing for watching YouTube videos or playing games,. Or you can slide it down for portrait stand mode for FaceTime, Zoom, or TikTok. 

 Available for the iPhone 12 generation and for pre-order for the iPhone 13 generation, the PopCase hero lineup features four translucent colorways: Clear,...

Apple has been granted a patent (number 11,120,612) for a “method and device for tailoring a synthesized reality experience to a physical setting.” It involves the rumored “Apple Glasses,” an augmented reality/virtual reality head-mounted display (HMD).

About the patent

In the patent data, Apple notes that virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are becoming more popular due to their remarkable ability to alter a user’s perception of the world. For example, VR and AR are used for learning purposes, gaming purposes, content creation purposes, social media and interaction purposes, or the like. 

These technologies differ in the user’s perception of his/her presence. VR transposes the user into a virtual space so their VR perception is different from his/her real-world perception. In contrast, AR takes the user’s real-world perception and adds something to it. 

These technologies are becoming more commonplace due to, for example, miniaturization of...

Apple has been granted a patent for a “method and device for tailoring a synthesized reality experience to a physical setting.”

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Apple has been granted a patent (number 11,120,612) for a “method and device for tailoring a synthesized reality experience to a physical setting.” It involves the rumored “Apple Glasses,” an augmented reality/virtual reality head-mounted display (HMD).

About the patent

In the patent data, Apple notes that virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are becoming more popular due to their remarkable ability to alter a user’s perception of the world. For example, VR and AR are used for learning purposes, gaming purposes, content creation purposes, social media and interaction purposes, or the like. 

These technologies differ in the user’s perception of his/her presence. VR transposes the user into a virtual space so their VR perception is different from his/her real-world perception. In contrast, AR takes the user’s real-world perception and adds something to it. 

These technologies are becoming more commonplace due to, for example, miniaturization of...

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Being a global company has its perks. There’s a lot of money to be made overseas. But the biggest US tech companies are finding out that there’s also a downside: Every country where you make money is a country that could try to regulate you.

It’s hard to keep track of all the tech-related antitrust action happening around the world, in part because it doesn’t always seem to be worth paying close attention to. In Europe, which has long been home to the world’s most aggressive regulators, Google alone was hit with a $2.7 billion fine in 2017, a...

Since I can’t cover everything, I’ll often direct your attention to articles from various other sources worth your time.

° From Apple’s YouTube channel: Apple has posted “A Guided Tour of the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro.”

° From The Verge: Apple is rolling out a COVID-19 testing mandate next month. Vaccinated employees will get infrequent tests if going into an office or store. Unvaccinated employees will have to get frequent testing.

° From MacRumors:...

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As small businesses have followed the digital transformation trend of large businesses, having reliable technology has become ever more important. When devices run into issues, business owners need repairs, and they need them fast. Apple’s growing footprint Apple Store and the genius bar have become a lifeline for small businesses without dedicated IT departments.

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Since I can’t cover everything, I’ll often direct your attention to articles from various other sources worth your time.

° From Apple’s YouTube channel: Apple has posted “A Guided Tour of the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro.”

° From The Verge: Apple is rolling out a COVID-19 testing mandate next month. Vaccinated employees will get infrequent tests if going into an office or store. Unvaccinated employees will have to get frequent testing.

° From MacRumors:...

Certainly most of the new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro features are related to the cameras, which have been upgraded with better lenses and new video capabilities — including Cinematic Mode. To promote these new features, Apple has now added a new hashflag #HollywoodInYourPocket on Twitter.

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Apple is expanding availability of an AppleCare+ option that allows device users to extend their warranty beyond the typical coverage period.Announced in an updated support document, users in France, Italy and Spain might be able to purchase additional coverage if they paid upfront for an AppleCare+ plan for iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch. The new plan renews on a monthly basis and plan coverage may continue beyond 24 or 36 months until canceled.Previously, the extended coverage options were limited to Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook fielded questions regarding pressing employee relations topics in an all-hands meeting on Friday, and while he acknowledged certain issues, some workers were not placated by his answers.Cook, along with SVP of Retail and People Deirdre O'Brien, addressed a range of subjects from pay equity to Texas' new abortion law in a meeting broadcast to employees around the world, reports The New York Times.Activist employees told the publication that Cook answered only two of a number of questions they wanted to ask. The report fails to detail what those two questions were, but notes the Apple chief did comment on pay equity, at least in part.

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One year after releasing a full remake of cult classic Destroy All Humans!, THQ Nordic plans to modernize its 2006 sequel as well. During its recent publisher showcase, the company announced Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed (yes, that’s the actual name of the game). It’s coming out “soon” on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.

Developer Black Forest Games is remaking the PlayStation 2 and Xbox title completely from scratch in Unreal Engine 4. The studio says the new game will feature local two-player split-screen co-op, and a “much larger” open world for players to explore. The 2006 original was game in the series developed by Pandemic Studios before the developer was acquired by EA in 2007 and subsequently shut down in 2009.

Improves the display of durations in the sidebar in macOS 11 Big Sur. ($42 annual subscription, free update, 34.6 MB, macOS 10.13+)

Apple and Google removed an app meant to coordinate protest voting in this weekend's Russian elections from the country on Friday, a blow to the opponents of President Vladimir V. Putin and a display of Silicon Valley's limits when it comes to resisting crackdowns on dissent around the world. From a report: The decisions came after Russian authorities, which claim the app is illegal, threatened to prosecute local employees of Apple and Google -- a sharp escalation in the Kremlin's campaign to rein in the country's largely uncensored internet. A person familiar with Google's decision said the authorities had named specific individuals who would face prosecution, prompting it to remove the app.

The person declined to be identified for fear of angering the Russian government. Google has more than 100 employees in the country. Apple did not respond to phone calls, emails or text messages seeking comment. The app was created and promoted by allies of the opposition leader...

Apple is implementing a new COVID-19 testing policy for US employees who work out of its offices and retail locations. Moving forward, the company will require unvaccinated employees to get tested more frequently than their vaccinated counterparts. News of the development was first reported by The Verge, with Protocol later obtaining confirmation from Apple.

We've reached out to the company for additional information. 

The policy is the latest effort by Apple to push its employees to get inoculated against the coronavirus. Unlike Google, Facebook and several other tech companies, Apple has yet to mandate employee vaccinations. However, it has started asking employees to voluntarily...

On the AppleInsider podcast this week we dive into the details of Apple's new devices and decide if the Apple Watch Series 7 is worth an upgrade, plus best practices for upgrading to the new iPhone 13.Despite several leaks missing the mark, especially ones of a flat-sided design for Apple Watch Series 7 and a definite launch for AirPods 3, Apple announced a great deal at its "California Streaming" event. We examine the lot, including what's really significant and what isn't, plus what is worth upgrading to — and perhaps what may not be.Starting with the 10.2-inch iPad which now has a starting storage capacity of 64GB and brings Center Stage to Apple's base-model iPad.

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iPhone 13 pre-orders have just gone live, and now the wait commences until those shiny new devices arrive next week. In the meantime, it’s time to prepare your setup with all of the best MagSafe chargers ranging from nightstand-friendly offerings to power banks and car mounts. All of the major brands are making the cut, like Apple, Anker, Nomad, Satechi, and more. You’ll find all of our recommendations for the best MagSafe chargers to pair with your iPhone 13 down below.

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Niantic is discontinuing development on Catan: World Explorers. Announced in the fall of 2019, the studio had yet to release the game officially, and it was only available in early access in select markets outside of the US. Later today, Niantic plans to remove World Explorers from the App Store before shutting down the servers that power the game on November 18th, making it unplayable thereafter. With today’s announcement, the augmented reality title will not roll out to additional countries, and Niantic has removed all in-app purchases from the experience.

It’s not clear what exactly went wrong with development but it appears scope creep may have played a part in Niantic’s decision to cancel the project. “We had a vision for trading, harvesting and building up...

A US district court has sentenced a man who unlocked 1.9 million AT&T phones to 12 years in prison. Muhammad Fahd continued the seven-year scheme to defraud the company even after learning of an investigation against him, according to the Department of Justice. At Fahd's sentencing hearing, Judge Robert S. Lasnik said he committed a “terrible cybercrime over an extended period,” with AT&T said to have lost $201.5 million as a result.

Fahd contacted an AT&T employee through Facebook in 2012 and bribed them to help him unlock customers' phones with "significant sums of money," the DOJ said. Fahd, a citizen of Pakistan and Grenada, urged the employee to recruit co-workers at a Bothell,...

Apple just announced the iPhone 13, and that means the time to trade in your old device is right now! Over the coming weeks, resale values for older iPhones are going to drop significantly, but you can with Decluttr, you can lock in your cash value to make sure get every penny you deserve. It’s the smart way to upgrade to your next phone — fast, easy and free! And you can use code 9TO5MAC to get extra cash for a limited time.

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Soulver is one of my favorite applications for the Mac, and it became even more powerful this week with the release of Soulver 3.5. This week’s update to Soulver adds support for publishing sheets via the web, integration with live and historical stock rates and currencies, and much more.

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A young woman has alleged that she found an Apple AirTag tucked behind her license plate, suggesting that someone was attempting to track her — but the recollection of the tale is suspicious.Ashley, who goes by @_ashleyscarlett on TikTok, recently posted a video where she claims she's found an Apple AirTag tucked behind her license plate. She noted that a passenger in her car got an alert on their iPhone that an unfamiliar AirTag was tracking them. @_ashleyscarlett

This is something you see in movies ##fyp #sextrafficking

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Enlarge / A sculpture of Russian opposition leader and anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny in front of the Brandenburg Gate at an anti-Putin demonstration on May 9, 2021 in Berlin, Germany. (credit: Getty Images | Adam Berry )

Apple and Google gave a boost to Russian President Vladimir Putin's ruling party by removing a strategic voting app developed by activists who support the jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The app, called "Navalny," was kicked off the mobile app stores ahead of this weekend's legislative election as Apple and Google caved to pressure from the Russian government.

"Removing the Navalny app from stores is a shameful act of political censorship. Russia's authoritarian government and propaganda will be thrilled," Ivan Zhdanov, who is director of...

Researchers have prepared the Uchuu simulation of the universe, the most detailed ever made so far. It contains 2.1 trillion “particles” in a space 9.6 billion light-years across.

The simulation models the evolution of the universe across more than 13 billion years. It doesn’t focus on the formation of stars and planets but instead looks at the behavior of dark matter within an expanding universe. The detail of Uchuu is high enough that the team can identify everything from galaxy clusters to the dark matter halos of individual galaxies. Since dark matter makes up most of the matter in the universe, it is the main driver of galaxy formation and clustering.

“Fortunately, if you don’t have that much spare change, you can access the data online. The Uchuu team has their raw data on skiesanduniverses.org, so you can explore their virtual universe all you want.”

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A product safety filing has revealed the official battery capacities of the iPhone 13 lineup, which features larger batteries and better battery life on every single model.Credit: AppleAt its Sept. 14 keynote event, Apple touted the increased battery life across its iPhone 13 models. The company said the iPhone 13 Pro Max, for example, can last up to 28 hours when streaming video — the longest battery life yet in an iPhone.

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The Federal Trade Commission will change the way it scrutinizes acquisitions from Big Tech. On Friday it released the findings of its decade-long study on deals that weren’t reported.

The FTC reviewed 616 transactions valued at $1 million or more between 2010 and 2019 that were not reported to antitrust authorities by Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google and Microsoft. 94 of the transactions actually exceeded the dollar size threshold that would require companies to report a deal. The deals may have qualified for other regulatory exemptions. 79% of transactions used deferred or contingent compensation to founders and key employees, and nearly 77% involved non-compete clauses. 36% of the transactions involved assuming some amount of debt or liabilities.

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The Release Candidate version of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 is here and the updates will be released to the general public on Monday. After three months of previewing Apple’s upcoming operating systems for the iPhone and iPad, here’s whether you should update or not.

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Boston Dynamics’ Spot has found itself a new job, and thankfully this time it doesn’t involve a potential battlefield role. Hyundai has started testing the robot at a Kia manufacturing plant in South Korea where it will be one of the tools the company uses to ensure the facility is safe for workers. The pilot represents the first public collaboration between the two companies since Hyundai acquired a majority stake in Boston Dynamics this past June.

You’ll notice the Spot featured in the video Hyundai released looks different from the robot we’ve seen in past clips. That’s because the automaker’s Robotics Lab outfitted it with what is essentially a backpack that features a host of enhancements, including a thermal camera, LiDAR...

One of the promises of blockchain technology is that it will enable Web3, what many call the next step in the evolution of the web. While it may not be here yet, there are decentralized services you can use today.
VPN: Orchid

Orchid bills itself as a decentralized bandwidth marketplace. People use the Orchid app to get protection from snooping ISP’s, unblock websites cutoff by firewalls, and for many other privacy benefits. Sellers receive payments in real-time as they provide service and stake OXT to compete for service requests. This is a pay-as-you-go VPN starting as low as a dollar to get started.
Cloud Storage: Internxt

Internxt is a decentralized cloud storage service that offers 2GB free to get started. Files uploaded to Internxt Drive are fragmented, client-side...

Apple TV+ sci-fi drama "Foundation" gets a first look trailer featuring commentary from writer David S. Goyer and the cast.'Foundation' comes to Apple TV+ on September 24Apple calls "Foundation" the "greatest science fiction work of all time," and it is ready to premiere on September 24. The ambitious Apple TV+ show seeks to bring the iconic Issac Asimov series to the screen for the first time.

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During Tuesday's media event, Greg Joswiak noted that Apple has redesigned the packaging for the iPhone 13 lineup to eliminate the traditional outer plastic wrap on the box, a change that will avoid creating 600 metric tons of plastic waste.

As shared in a tweet by leaker DuanRui earlier today, it appears that Apple's solution is one already used on many Apple accessories, involving a sticker with a tear-off strip that secures the box until it's ready to be opened.

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Apple is not the only company making changes to its packaging for sustainability reasons as part of the ‌iPhone 13‌ launch, with Belkin...

Starting next month, Apple is ramping up COVID-19 testing requirements for employees. According to The Verge's Zoe Schiffer, unvaccinated employees will be required to get frequent COVID-19 tests, while vaccinated employees will receive infrequent tests if going into an office or store.

Unlike other tech companies, such as Google and Facebook, Apple has not mandated vaccines for its employees and still does not require workers to get vaccinated to remain at Apple. Prior to the upcoming testing mandate, testing was encouraged, but not required.

Apple earlier this month began asking employees to provide details on their vaccination status, and it has been pushing vaccines through an internal vaccination campaign.

Apple offers vouchers to get employees vaccinated through Walgreens along with...

Apple this week expanded the option to extend an expiring AppleCare+ plan to additional countries, including France, Italy, and Spain. In addition, Apple has also expanded the Mac coverage renewal option to all countries where extended ‌AppleCare‌+ coverage is offered: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Prior to now, extended ‌AppleCare‌+ coverage options for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch were limited to the U.S., UK, Australia, Canada, Germany, and Japan, and the Mac-specific option was only available in the United States. The changes were highlighted in an updated version of Apple's ‌AppleCare‌+ support document.

In all eligible countries, if you paid upfront for an ‌AppleCare‌+ plan...

According to The Wall Street Journal, the Biden administration plans to implement new measures to make it more difficult for hackers to profit from ransomware attacks using cryptocurrencies. As early as next week, the Treasury Department will reportedly impose sanctions and guidance designed to discourage organizations from using digital currencies to pay for ransoms.

Per The Journal, among the measures the agency is considering are fines and other penalties aimed at businesses that cooperate with hackers. Later in the year, the Treasury Department is also expected to implement new anti-money laundering and terror-financing regulation to limit further the use of cryptocurrencies as a payment method for ransoms and other illegal activity.

The incoming sanctions will reportedly single out specific traders and exchanges...

Apple today published a seven minute video positioned as a tour of the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro, with the walkthrough coinciding with the pre-orders that are now live.

Filmed at the Tower Theater Apple Store in Los Angeles, the tour highlights the four available sizes, camera technology like Cinematic Mode and improved low-light performance, the Ceramic Shield display and IP68 water resistance, battery life, ProMotion Display, and more.

Apple suggests the video will help users choose the iPhone that's the right fit for them.Find the right iPhone for you. Let's walk through the new iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max as we explore the incredible new features, sizes, and colors available.The ‌iPhone 13‌ and 13 Pro models are available for purchase as of today, and pricing...

Friday's best deals include $58.99 for a Microsoft 365 Personal 12 month subscription and $15 Amazon.com Gift Card, $105 Beats Studio Buds, and more!Deals Friday, September 17Shopping online for the best discounts and deals can be an annoying and challenging task. So rather than sifting through miles of advertisements, check out this list of sales we've hand-picked just for the AppleInsider audience.

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The Morning Show season two apple.com/gb/episode/my-least-favorite-year/umc.cmc.5taucmh02qry4j6otwnfhwesr?showId=umc.cmc.25tn3v8ku4b39tr6ccgb8nl6m">premiered on Friday. For those who may have forgotten what happened in the previous episodes, Apple TV+ has published a nice recap. You can also read episode-by-episode recaps on The Mac Observer.

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Netflix has locked down several high-profile creators to TV and movie deals over the last few years, including Ryan Murphy, Shonda Rhimes, David Fincher and Game of Thrones duo David Benioff and Dan Weiss. The latest talent to join Netflix's stable is Dan Levy, the star and co-creator of Schitt's Creek who won four Emmys for the hit Canadian sitcom last year.

Levy's first Netflix project is a romantic comedy movie that he'll write, produce, direct and star in, according to...

We’re heading into the weekend with all of the best Apple deals, which are headlined by up to $140 in savings on the Apple Watch Series 6. That’s alongside Apple’s new iPad mini 2021 dropping to $459 as a pre-order and the official Leather MagSafe Wallet at $49. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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On Friday a report claims that Apple once threatened to remove Facebook from the App Store in 2019. The cause was human trafficking. (Original, paywalled report here).

The BBC published a sweeping undercover investigation of the practice, prompting Apple to threaten to remove Facebook from its store, the paper said.

An internal memo found that Facebook was aware of the practice even before then: A Facebook researcher wrote in a report dated 2019, “was this issue known to Facebook before BBC inquiry and Apple escalation?,” per the Journal.

Do the right thing, Apple: Remove Facebook.

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Pre-orders on the iPhone 13 opened Friday. However, those trying to buy one with an Apple Card are having problems, according to CNBC (and lots of annoyed Twitter users).
Apple Card Users Facing iPhone 13 Purchasing Problems

At the time of this writing, there was no explanation as to why users were facing such problems. Apple itself had not commented. It’s likely this is just a system overload issue or similar.

It is still possible to order an iPhone 13 with a different credit card. However, many customers...

The fallout from Richmond’s crushing defeat to Manchester City continues in Ted Lasso season two episode nine. We follow Coach Beard around London as looks to get over the semi-final loss.
Extended Time With Coach Beard and the Boys From the Pub

The whole setup leaves viewers unclear as to what is real or fantasy. The constant references to dropped keys…the eery presence of BBC Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker and former France international Thierry Henry…the big blue moon in the sky (a Manchester City reference). Combined with cinematography, this all gives the episode a dream-like feel. However, the final scene seems to clear everything up as we see Coach Beard’s bruises and those trousers at the end. No Inception-like frustration here.

Not only is this episode of Ted Lasso season two longer than...

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This week on Happy Hour Zac and Benjamin break down all the announcements from the September Apple event, featuring the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro, Apple Watch Series 7 with larger display and the all-new iPad mini.

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Following in the footsteps of the 10.2-inch iPad yesterday, today Walmart has Apple's brand new iPad mini 6 for up to $50 off. Prices start at $459.00 for the 64GB Wi-Fi iPad mini, down from $499.00.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Walmart. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

You can also get the 256GB Wi-Fi model for $599.00, down from $649.00. These sales are available in all four colors...

The Mac Observer’s Charlotte Henry joined the London Evening Standard‘s daily ‘Tech and Science’ podcast following the announcement of the iPhone 13 range. She also discussed the new iPad and iPad mini, which were also unveiled at the ‘California Streaming’ event.

This month, Apple unveiled the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro as the successors to the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, featuring a smaller notch, the A15 Bionic chip, longer battery life, improved cameras, and new color options across the lineup.

The iPhone 13 starts at $799, while the iPhone 13 Pro starts at $999. As Apple's latest iPhones share a large number of features, should you consider purchasing the lower-cost model to save money, or opt for the high-end Pro model? Our guide helps to answer the question of how to decide which of these two iPhones is best for you.

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The late launch of the iPhone 12 range in 2020 means that users on the iPhone Upgrade Program shouldn't get to update to iPhone 13 yet — but Apple will allow it, for a price.Apple's iPhone Upgrade ProgramOf course Apple is going to give as many people a way to buy a new iPhone 13 as it conceivably can. If they're on the iPhone Upgrade Program, where they get a new iPhone every year, there is always a way to avoid waiting the full 12 months.

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The Russian government has compelled Apple and Google to remove an app associated with jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny (via Reuters).
Voting App

The app gives people recommendations on who to for, as an attempt to thwart President Putin’s likely reelection. Russia’s upper house of parliament, the Federation Council, threatened the companies with fines and criminal prosecution of local employees if the app was not removed.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow welcomed the move and that the U.S. companies had acted in the “spirit and letter of (Russian) law”.

Reuters independently verified that the app was unavailable on Apple’s AppStore and Google Play for Russian users. Previously downloaded versions of the app were not...

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Apple's forthcoming Private Relay privacy feature in iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey, will reportedly no longer be usable in Russia.Apple Private RelayAs well as only being available in public beta from the launch of iOS 15, Apple has previously said that Private Relay will not be available in all countries. Now, however, it has seemingly added Russia to that list.

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iPhone 13, ‌iPhone 13‌ mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and ‌iPhone 13 Pro‌ Max pre-orders went live on Apple.com earlier today, and now you can also pre-order the newest Apple smartphones across many carriers and retailers in the United States. Carriers typically offer numerous deals and bonuses to ordering through them instead of Apple, and that's no different for the ‌iPhone 13‌ launch.

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At AT&T, you can get up to $1,000 off a new iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max, if you purchase the new device on an eligible...

Why is the process for pre-ordering an iPhone 13 such a convoluted mess? Apple can, and should, do better.

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The iPhone 13 is now available for purchase. Based on my experience, you should purchase it with your Mac instead of using the App Store app (the retail store app, not the software app) on an iPhone. Trying to use it has been a headache for me.

Yesterday, as I noted, I took Apple’s advice to fill in my pre-order details on the app. I selected all the options (the model I want, color, storage options, wireless provider, AppleCare preferences, trade-in option, etc.). However, there was no submit button or choice, which left me confused. I thought my preferences would be saved and that this morning I’d simply be able to complete the purchase.

Making matters worse was the conflicting answers I got from Apple support. 

At first I contacted Apple support via Messages. I was told that my issues were likely due to a high number of pre-orders going on. I was told to try back in a couple of hours. I tried again two hours later and the situation was the same. This time I...

The iPhone 13 is now available for purchase. Based on my experience, you should purchase it with your Mac instead of using the App Store app (the retail store app, not the software app) on an iPhone. Trying to use it has been a headache for me.

Yesterday, as I noted, I took Apple’s advice to fill in my pre-order details on the app. I selected all the options (the model I want, color, storage options, wireless provider, AppleCare preferences, trade-in option, etc.). However, there was no submit button or choice, which left me confused. I thought my preferences would be saved and that this morning I’d simply be able to complete the purchase.

Making matters worse was the conflicting answers I got from Apple support. 

At first I contacted Apple support via Messages. I was told that my issues were likely due to a high number of pre-orders going on. I was told to try back in a couple of hours. I tried again two hours later and the situation was the same. This time I...

Apple has been blackmailed into removing from the App Store a Russian tactical voting app, Navalny, which was designed to help voters support the opposition leader Aleksei Navalny.

Both Apple and Google have removed the app after specific company employees were threatened with “punishment” …

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The Apple Store is back online with iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max models ready for preorder ahead of deliveries starting September 24.The new iPhone 13 ProApple on Friday began accepting preorders for its latest flagship handsets, with early-bird buyers due to receive their device of choice on September 24. Preorders in China have already outpaced those of the iPhone 12 in 2020.

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Pre-orders for the iPhone 13 range are now open. The apple-announces-iphone-13-lineup/">four different models were unveiled at the ‘California Streaming’ event earlier this week.
iPhone 13 Pre-Orders Now Open

To order directly from Apple head to https://www.apple.com/store. You can also use the Apple Store app on iPhone or iPad. Shipping will begin on September 24, which is also when they will be available in store.

The iPhone 13 starts at US$799, with the mini at US$699. They come in Pink, Blue, Midnight, Starlight, and (PRODUCT) RED. At the higher end, the Pro starts at US$999, with the Pro Max at US$1099. They are available in Graphite, Gold, Silver, and Sierra Blue. Trade-in options are available too.

Amongst the new features are 12MP Wide cameras and Cinematic Mode for video. All models get Night Mode too....

As expected, iPhone 13 pre-orders are now live following Apple’s special “California Streaming” event earlier this week. For full details on how to place your iPhone 13 pre-order to ensure the best price and fastest delivery, head below.

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Apple is now accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 13, ‌iPhone 13‌ mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and ‌iPhone 13 Pro‌ Max through its online storefront and through the Apple Store app.

Pre-orders are available in more than 30 countries and regions around the world. Those who used the "Get Ready" feature to prepare for pre-orders will just need to hit a button to get their orders in.

This year's iPhones are similar in design to last year's models, but feature upgraded camera capabilities, a smaller front notch, faster A15 chips, improved battery life, 128GB starting storage, and ProMotion technology for the Pro models.

The ‌iPhone 13‌ mini is the most affordable of the new iPhones, priced at $699, while the ‌iPhone 13‌ mini is priced at $799. These...

We knew that Apple has redesigned the packaging for the iPhone 13 box, eliminating the plastic wrap. What we didn’t know was how it would manage to keep the boxes securely closed during transit and handling.

A photo tweeted this morning reveals the answer …

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