apple Apple Explores 'Netflix for Games' Subscription Service Apple discusses a new gaming subscription service with developers that offers a bundle of paid games for a set monthly fee. The tech giant also considers acting as a game publisher to help market and distribute select titles.
apple Major FaceTime Bug Allows Eavesdropping Before Call Acceptance A severe FaceTime vulnerability lets callers listen to another person's audio and potentially view their video before the recipient accepts the call. Apple takes Group FaceTime offline temporarily while it prepares a software update to patch the issue.
apple Apple and Aetna Launch Attain App to Reward Healthy Habits Apple and Aetna introduce the Attain app, which rewards users for healthy behaviors like exercising and sleeping well. Participants even have the opportunity to earn a free Apple Watch by meeting personalized fitness goals.
apple Apple Hints at Upcoming iPad Mini and Budget iPad Launch Apple registers seven new tablet models in a Eurasian database, pointing to an imminent refresh of the iPad mini and entry-level iPad.
apple iOS 12.2 Beta Hints at Hands-Free Siri for Upcoming AirPods A hidden screen discovered in the iOS 12.2 beta suggests that Apple is preparing to bring "Hey Siri" functionality to the next generation of AirPods. This upgrade addresses a major limitation of the current earbuds.
gdpr Privacy Campaigner Schrems Files GDPR Complaints Against Amazon, Apple, Netflix Max Schrems files GDPR complaints against Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Spotify, and YouTube over inadequate data access responses.
duckduckgo Privacy-Focused DuckDuckGo Teams Up With Apple to Power Map Searches DuckDuckGo now uses Apple Maps data to provide map and location search results, replacing its previous limited OpenStreetMap integration. This partnership allows the search engine to offer robust mapping features while maintaining its strict anti-tracking privacy policy.
vr Why Virtual Reality Headsets Stand Poised to Replace the Smartphone Smartphone displays have reached the absolute limit of human visual perception, meaning physical screen size is the only barrier left to overcome. By moving the screen closer to the eye through VR glasses, tech giants plan to unlock massive new digital experiences.
apple Apple Launches Entrepreneur Camp as App Store Payouts Hit $120 Billion Apple welcomes 11 female-founded companies to its inaugural Entrepreneur Camp, a two-week immersive program offering direct access to Apple engineers and business experts. This milestone arrives as total App Store developer earnings reach $120 billion since 2008.
apple Apple Reportedly Registers Seven New iPad Models Ahead of Launch Apple registers seven new iPad models in the Eurasian Economic Commission database, signaling an upcoming hardware release. This routine regulatory filing typically precedes official product announcements by weeks.
apple Upcoming AirPods May Bring Hands-Free Siri Activation Evidence found in the iOS 12.2 beta suggests Apple is preparing next-generation AirPods with a hands-free "Hey Siri" feature. The updated earbuds may also include wireless charging and health monitoring capabilities.
apple Apple Lowers Q1 2019 Revenue Expectations Amid Emerging Market Weakness Apple revises its fiscal first-quarter revenue guidance down to approximately $84 billion, citing greater than expected economic weakness in emerging markets.
apple HomePod Available in China Starting January 18 Apple brings the HomePod wireless speaker to mainland China and Hong Kong starting January 18.
apple Apple Brings Mandarin-Speaking HomePod to China Amid Economic Headwinds Apple is releasing the HomePod in China and Hong Kong with native Mandarin and Cantonese support. The premium smart speaker faces an uphill battle against cheap local rivals and a slowing Chinese economy.
apple New Apple Voice Phishing Scam Looks Just Like a Real Support Call A new voice phishing scam targets iPhone users by making calls appear to come directly from Apple Support.