Just a few days before the Los Angeles Auto Show opens to the public, many automakers have debuted new vehicles compatible with Apple’s CarPlay system, providing hands-free access to Maps, Messages, Phone, Music, and select third-party apps. We’ve confirmed that CarPlay is available either as a standard option or as an upgrade in the following …
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Apple today updated its official Apple Support app to introduce an overhauled interface and a new “Discover” tab for learning about new features in the products you own. The new Apple Support interface features a cleaner look with more white space and a universal search bar at the top of the “Get Support” section for …
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Apple this morning launched a new Sports section in its TV app, which appears to be available on devices running iOS 11.2 and tvOS 11.2. Sports can be accessed through the new dedicated Sports tab at the bottom of the app, located next to the “Watch Now” button. First announced in September, the TV app’s …
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Apple today released Security Update 2017-001 to fix a serious vulnerability that enables access to the root superuser with a blank password on any Mac running macOS High Sierra version 10.13.1. The critical bug, which gained attention after it was tweeted by developer Lemi Ergin yesterday, lets anyone gain administrator privileges by simply entering the …
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Following an op-ed shared on Axios earlier this morning by CEO Evan Spiegel, Snapchat has now unveiled its radical redesign with the goal of creating a personalized user experience that’s easier to navigate, particularly for new users (via TechCrunch). The app’s update will start to roll out to iOS and Android users on Friday, and …
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Last month, Logitech released the CRAFT, a wireless “Advanced Keyboard” complete with a creative input dial for controlling customizable, app-specific functions. I’ve been testing one out over the last few weeks to see if the company’s latest Mac/PC accessory can live up to its $200 price tag. Design At 960 grams (2.1 pounds), the full-size …
Waze today announced it is rolling out three new features in its popular crowdsourced navigation app for iOS and Android, the most notable of which is support for high occupancy vehicle lanes, also known as carpool lanes. Image via TechCrunch If you are driving with at least one passenger, or have a hybrid or electric …
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In the ongoing legal feud between Apple and LTE chipmaker Qualcomm, Reuters reports today that Apple has made the latest move by filing a countersuit against Qualcomm and claiming that the supplier’s Snapdragon chips — used in many Android devices — infringe on the Cupertino company’s patents. The countersuit is Apple’s retaliation against Qualcomm after …
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Facebook users are beginning to notice a new account verification test on mobile devices that asks for them to upload a clear photo of their face, which will then be used to confirm that they are a real person, similar to other basic captcha tests that prove human users are not a bot. The selfie …
Microsoft looks set to release a new iOS app for Windows 10 users in the coming months that lets them transfer photos from their Apple devices to their PCs more easily. First discovered by Italian blog Aggiornamenti Lumia, the companion app is said to support the fast transfer of photos and videos from Apple smartphones …
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Apple has taken down games from its App Store that glorify the Philippine government’s deadly drugs war, according to a regional organization supporting victims of illegal drugs (via The Philippine Star). Last month, the Asian Network of People who Use Drugs (ANPUD) sent Apple CEO Tim Cook a letter demanding that the company remove several …
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Radio streaming service iHeartRadio has updated its official iOS app to include support for podcast playback through Apple’s CarPlay feature, meaning listeners can now tune into their favorite iHeartRadio podcasts when they’re on the road. The latest update introduces podcasts in CarPlay through a number of new features, according to a iHeartRadio blog post announcing …
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The team behind the popular Pixelmator photo editing app for iOS and Mac today launched its latest Mac app, Pixelmator Pro. Pixelmator Pro is a more advanced version of its existing Pixelmator software, built from the ground up for the Mac. First announced in September, Pixelmator Pro features a reimagined workflow with simplified editing tools, …
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Instagram today announced the launch of a new “Remix” feature for Direct Messages, which is designed to allow users to remix their friends’ photos and then send them back for “fun conversations.” When viewing a photo message from a friend, you can tap on the camera icon at the bottom and to create a reply. …
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Apple may be leasing a former Fiat-Chrysler vehicle testing site in Arizona for autonomous vehicle research purposes, according to an unnamed source that spoke to Jalopnik. Apple has reportedly been recruiting automative test engineers and technicians from vehicle proving grounds around Arizona to work at the site, located in Surprise, Arizona, but neither Apple nor …
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