Monday November 4
12:30
Apple TV+ Offers Free Access to Final MLS 2024...
Apple is giving soccer fans a big reason to cheer. As the 2024 Major League Soccer (MLS) season draws to a close, Apple TV+ subscribers can stream the remaining games free of charge. This special offer slashes the original $14.99 monthly fee, making the final matches accessible to more viewers. Non-subscribers can also benefit, as […]
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12:30
iPod Fans Race to Save Click-Wheel Games
In a move to protect digital history, fans of iPod click-wheel games have launched an ambitious preservation project. These classic games, once iconic in the early 2000s, face the risk of vanishing without a trace. A Loophole Sparks a Movement It all began when an iPod enthusiast, Quix, discovered a loophole in Apple’s digital rights […]
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12:30
Apple Under NLRB Scrutiny for Pay Equity Claims
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is intensifying its scrutiny of Apple. The agency has accused the tech company of preventing employees from openly discussing pay equity and other workplace issues. According to a complaint filed on November 1, 2024, Apple allegedly restricted conversations about wages, performance incentives, and sex bias. This complaint marks the […]
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12:30
Apple’s Q4 2024 Shines, Q1 2025 Brings High Hopes
Apple closed the fourth quarter of 2024 with robust results, reporting $94.93 billion in revenue, a 6.1% increase compared to last year. However, the company experienced a significant dip in net profit, falling 35.8% to $14.7 billion compared to Q4 2023. The gross margin reached $39.7 billion, up 8.5% year-on-year, while operating income rose by […]
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12:30
Apple Acquires Pixelmator, Aiming for a Creative Leap
Apple has made headlines with its recent acquisition of Pixelmator, a popular and highly respected Mac app known for image editing. The news, announced on November 1, 2024, has stirred excitement among creative professionals and everyday users. The Pixelmator team confirmed the deal, pending regulatory approval, emphasizing that no immediate changes are planned for their […]
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12:30
Apple Invests $1.1 Billion to Expand Satellite...
Apple has announced a $1.1 billion investment to boost its satellite messaging capabilities, marking a significant expansion of its collaboration with GlobalStar. The investment aims to add new satellites and improve the ground infrastructure, enabling Apple to deliver more robust emergency and non-emergency satellite services to iPhone users. Expanding Satellite Features Since launching Emergency SOS […]
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12:30
Apple Magic Accessories Need macOS Sequoia 15.1+
Apple’s latest Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard have sparked frustration among users. Despite promises of backward compatibility, these new USB-C accessories only function correctly on macOS Sequoia 15.1 or later. On older macOS versions, critical features like Touch ID and the Magic Mouse’s scrolling capability are disabled. Compatibility Problems Apple assured users that the new […]
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12:30
iOS 18.1 Adoption Soars at Double the Rate of iOS 17...
Apple’s latest update, iOS 18.1, is seeing an impressive adoption rate, with users upgrading at double the pace compared to last year’s iOS 17.1 launch. Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, shared the news just ahead of the company’s quarterly earnings call. According to Cook, the increased adoption reflects strong interest in Apple Intelligence, the new AI-driven […]
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12:30
Apple Pledges Support for Valencia Flood Relief
Apple has announced that it will donate to relief efforts in Valencia, Spain, following one of the deadliest floods in the country’s modern history. The region was struck by catastrophic rainfall on October 29, which meteorologists described as a year’s worth of rain falling in just eight hours. The deluge caused rivers to burst their […]
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09:45
RESOLVED: We're investigating reports of an...
Incident began at 2024-10-18 18:30 and ended at 2024-10-20 00:15 (times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)).
Incident Report
Summary
Beginning on 18 October 2024, users of the Gmail application for iOS experienced increased application crash rates for a duration of 1 day, 5 hours, 45 minutes. To our Gmail for iOS users who were impacted by this issue, we sincerely apologize. This is not the level of quality and reliability we strive to offer you, and we are taking immediate steps to improve the platform’s performance and availability.
Root Cause
The Gmail iOS application uses a Google-wide SSO client library to authenticate all accounts on a given device with a backend authentication server. This includes a lookup of account IDs and their corresponding email addresses. Email addresses are returned from the authentication server normalized to avoid potential formatting conflicts. For example...
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09:38
How to use a VPN to get the best travel deals
If you're looking for the best deals for travel, you can unlock them with the best VPN for iPhone apps.
Searching flights with a VPN can get your better deals.
Many travel shoppers are unaware that booking sites like Expedia, airlines, hotels, and car rental agencies often use dynamic pricing. Dynamic pricing on these sites means that prices vary depending on your location, browsing history, and internet provider, but with your iPhone and a VPN you can appear to be located somewhere else.
Using a VPN can unlock deals and perks that are unavailable otherwise. Here's how to get the best prices on travel purchases with a VPN.
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09:34
Google, Apple Drive 'Black Box' IP...
App developers Musi and Sarafan Mobile have sued Apple and Google in California federal court over app removals they claim were unjustified, highlighting tensions over the tech giants' intellectual property enforcement policies. Musi's music-streaming app was removed after YouTube complained about interface infringement, while Sarafan's "Reely" app was taken down following Instagram's claims about logo similarity.
Both developers say the platforms breached their agreements by removing apps without sufficient evidence. The lawsuits underscore broader concerns about Apple and Google's dominance in app distribution. Their private IP dispute systems operate outside traditional legal frameworks, with platforms making unilateral decisions that can effectively shut down businesses, according to University of New Hampshire law professor Peter Karol. [...]
"In a court proceeding, you can see here's a complaint with the allegations, and then we have the defendant respond, and...
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08:53
RESOLVED: We're investigating reports of an...
Incident began at 2024-10-30 12:30 and ended at 2024-10-30 18:46 (times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)).
Mini Incident Report
We apologize for the inconvenience this service disruption/outage may have caused. We would like to provide some information about this incident below. Please note, this information is based on our best knowledge at the time of posting and is subject to change as our investigation continues. If you have experienced impact outside of what is listed below, please reach out to Google Workspace Support using the help article https://support.google.com/a/answer/1047213.
(All Times US/Pacific)
Incident Start: 29 October, 2024 13:00
Incident End: 30 October, 2024 11:46
Duration: 22 hours, 46 minutes
Affected Services and Features:...
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08:28
The brand-new iPad Mini just got a massive $99...
Macworld
The new iPad Mini has only been around for a few days, but we’re already seeing a jaw-dropping discount that makes this $490 device become available for $400. I don’t know about you, but that smells like Black Friday is knocking on the door.
The cool new iPad Mini features the A17 Pro chip, which means it supports Apple Intelligence. Since we’re currently reviewing the iPad Mini, we can share that we already love this compatibility, as well as the speed boost delivered by the new chip. The 8.3-inch Liquid Retina Display is gorgeous as well, with great color and deep contrast. We also love to see that the base...
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04:12
Scosche’s excellent MagicMounts are now Qi2...
04:11
How to use Distraction Control on an iPhone or iPad
04:10
Why Mac Payroll Software is the Best Choice for...
04:10
Today’s deal: Microsoft Office 2024 Home &...
04:09
AI facial filters can change who we find attractive
04:02
Apple announces iPhone 14 Plus Service Program for...
04:00
News items you should check out: November 4
02:00
Apple initiates iPhone 14 Plus camera repair program...
If you’re having an issue with the camera on your iPhone 14 Plus, there’s hope on the horizon. Apple on Friday announced the launch of a new repair program for the iPhone 14 Plus camera. According to Apple, a “very small percentage” of iPhone 14 Plus devices do not show a preview of an image […]
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