Apple’s Pro-Privacy Stance is Anti-Competition, German Regulator Says

Another day, anotherantitrust investigationinto a tech giant. The Bundeskartellamts investigation is primarily focused on Apples App Tracking Transparency Framework (or ATT, for short). Naturally, those same companies were angry when ATT came into play. Photo: Justin Sullivan (Getty Images) Snapchats CEO, Evan Spiegel, recentlychalked upa less-than stellar quarter for his own company to ATT as well. So whats the issue? Well, there are a few, according to the Bundeskartellamts complaint....

June 14, 2022 · 1 min · 139 words · James Owen

We’re Already Learning About Apple’s Second-Gen AR/VR Headset

Despite the first models absence, were now learning about Apples second-generation mixed reality headset. Why not the first model? LG is reportedly prepping its micro OLED displays by ordering deposition equipment from Sunic System. Tim CookPhoto: Spencer Platt (Getty Images) It will use those tools to manufacture micro OLED panels for Apples second-gen headset. What is micro OLED? micro OLED is expected to be the technology of choice for upcoming mixed reality headsets....

June 13, 2022 · 1 min · 159 words · Vanessa Henderson

DidNope’sNew Trailer Actually Spoil Anything?

With just two movies under his belt, Jordan Peele films are now an event unto themselves. And if the final trailer is to be believed… Nope is gonna be about an alien invasion. Only…does it really? Image: Universal/Monkeypaw The alien theory has been one hovering around the film since that original trailer back in February. Realistically, you cant not think that beings not of this world would be showing up in this movie....

June 11, 2022 · 1 min · 150 words · Brenda Sanchez

Newly Discovered Apple M1 Security Flaw is Unpatchable

The flaw could theoretically give bad actors a door to gain full access to the core operating system kernel. Before I go any further,M1 Macowners dont need to worry about having their sensitive data stolen. Foremost, the system under attack needs to have an existing memory corruption bug. Photo: Joanna Nelius/Gizmodo As such, the scientists say there is no cause for immediate alarm. It does this using PAC, or pointer authentication code that checks for unexpected changes resulting from an attack....

June 10, 2022 · 2 min · 224 words · Joseph Richards

Apple To Release 15-inch MacBook Air in 2023 Followed By 12-inch Laptop (Report)

Apple has even bigger plans for theMacBook Airafter unveiling a redesigned model atWWDCearlier this week. It would also be slightly thinner than before. Previously, the MacBook Air was available in 11-inch and 13-inch versions. MacBook Air M2Photo: Phillip Tracy/Gizmodo On the opposite end of the spectrum is that rumored 12-inch laptop. Apples latest M-series processors could bring luck to this ill-fated form factor. What Apple will do about the port situation is anyones guess (get your dongles ready!...

June 9, 2022 · 1 min · 133 words · David Robinson

EU Courts Order Apple to ‘Think Different’ About Its Iconic Slogan

The decision is the result of a request from Swatch. The European Courts took Swatchs side. Apple appealed the decision The courtsheld firm. Photo: Justin Sullivan (Getty Images) In mid-2019, Applefiled a casein Swiss court to stop Swatchs use of the slogan. At the start of 2021, Apple brought thee actions against Swatch before the General Court of the EU. Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment....

June 8, 2022 · 1 min · 161 words · Tony Jimenez

A Woman Murdered Her Boyfriend After Tracking Him to a Bar With an AirTag, Cops Say

Andre Smith was pronounced dead at the scene. The car is registered in Morris name, he said. The defendant could not be reached for comment. The AirTag tracking device is introduced during a virtual event held to announce new Apple products, Tuesday, April 20, 2021.Photo: Jae C. Hong (AP) Security experts, however, immediately warned of the potential for abuse by violent partners. Some women report AirTags beingdropped into their pocketsin bars....

June 7, 2022 · 1 min · 123 words · Fred Mitchell

Apple’s AR Headset Might Be Postponed

Notably absent from theWWDC keynotethis year was any overt mention of augmented or virtual reality. Kuo says the postponement would be due to lockdowns in China due to the ongoing pandemic. As expected, there were no clues for AR/MR headset at WWDC 2022. Apple CEO Tim CookPhoto: Spencer Platt (Getty Images) Here is my prediction for Apple AR/MR headset schedule. Here is Kuos proposed schedule: 1. EVT (Engineering Validation and Testing) starting from Q3 2022....

June 7, 2022 · 1 min · 180 words · Stephanie Richardson

Everything We Know About Apple’s 2022 WWDC Event

The new Home app has been prepped forMatters eventual arrival. Next up waswatchOS 9which takes advantage of the larger screen on the most recent Apple Watch models. Apple also updated the MacBook Pro 13 with M2, but its barely worth a footnote. WWDC 2022Image: Apple you’re able to manually group tasks together or open multiple simultaneously and resize or relocate them. The iPad is also getting the Weather app, which has been a long time coming....

June 7, 2022 · 1 min · 111 words · Maria Weber

MacBook Air (2022) Hands-On: You Can Ignore the MacBook Pro 13

Excuse the cliche, but the MacBook Air feels grown-up. Im thinking its the shapegone is the iconic slanting edge, replaced in favor of stout straight lines. Joining Space Gray and Silver are what Apple calls Starlight and Midnight. MacBook Air M2 2022Photo: Phillip Tracy/Gizmodo While these are nice additions, I cant help but feel cheated. Apple isnt ready to ready to have fun with its laptop yet, and Im tired of waiting....

June 7, 2022 · 2 min · 365 words · Samantha Nichols

Apple iOS 16 Brings a New Look to the Lock Screen

Family sharing is also a part of the new iOS experience. It will create a separate iCloud library for up to six people to contribute to with their photos. (If this sounds similar to a feature youre using on Google Photos, thats because it is! Image:Apple But this one doesnt require you to use a Google account.) Screw it; were doing it Live Text Live Text is expanding to work with videos....

June 6, 2022 · 2 min · 234 words · Steven Montoya

Apple MacBook Air With M2 Looks Almost Perfect—But There’s a Notch

A new generation of MacBook Air has arrived. The first thing youll notice about the MacBook Air is the new color options. Apple also brought back MagSafe for this laptop, freeing up the two Thunderbolt ports on the left side. MacBook Air M2Image: Apple On the right is a 3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance audio support. Along with being larger than before, the new Liquid Retina Display is 25% brighter....

June 6, 2022 · 2 min · 252 words · Bradley Garcia

Apple Pay Introduces Installment Plans, and Maps May Actually Improve

Lets take a look. Apple Pay Later is available everywhere Apple Pay is acceptedin apps and online. No word yet on how Apple will deal with late payments. Screenshot: Gizmodo/Apple A Maps Makeover Meanwhile, Apple Mapsnotoriousfor suckingmay actually be getting a pretty cool makeover. The feature allows you to program up to 15 stops for one tripwhich is pretty cool. you could also ask Siri to integrate additional stops to your trip while youre driving....

June 6, 2022 · 1 min · 121 words · Dr. Joshua Martin DVM