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A decade ago, privacy was declared dead. And when it comes to privacy, Apples App Store is one of the internets most important battlegrounds. ApplesWorldwide Developer Conference keynoteon Monday hadpredictablemoments andsurprises, but the undercurrent of privacyran through much of the event. Photo: Justin Sullivan (Getty) But is that true? No, said Bennett Cyphers, a technologist with the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Theres quite a bit of daylight between the way they talk versus a users experience....

Reproductive health tech is going through some growing pains. But theres also been some troubling developments. Importantly, its not limited to the Apple Watch. Apple introduced its Cycle Tracking feature at WWDC 2019.Screenshot: Andrew Liszewski (Gizmodo) Since itll be integrated into the Health app, every iPhone user will get the option. First off, Apple deserves kudos for natively building period tracking into its phones. And thats if you find an app you like right off the bat....

Were talking about new UI and features in Safari, Mail, Notes, and a whole bunch more. Companies partnering with Apple to support HomeKit Secure Video at launch include Logitech, Netatmo, and Eufy. Youll also be able to control who can see your profile pic and name. Photo: (Apple) News from the future, delivered to your present. Meta Pissed Off Everyone With Poorly Redacted Docs Meta is being very transparent on accident....

When it comes to smart home platforms, AppleHomeKits been sort of like the ugly stepchild. But at WWDC 2019, Apple proposed a few privacy-focused features that could make HomeKit way more appealing. First off is HomeKit Secure Video. Screenshot: Andrew Liszewski (Gizmodo) HomeKit Secure Video is meant to process video locally on-gear and encrypt it before sending it to iCloud. HomeKit is also coming to routers. (Again, provided they all support HomeKit....

just got a major refresh weeks ago. Switching will be done via a new Control Center that looks similar to the Control Center on iOS devices. seems like a quick double punch the remote opens the Control Center to allow switching between users. Screenshot: (Apple) The final big update to tvOS is support for the Xbox One and PS4 Dual Shock controllers. News from the future, delivered to your present....

The company also claims that the feature ensures personal data is kept private. The feature will reportedly be available in the fall. News from the future, delivered to your present. Gif: Apple (YouTube) Meta Pissed Off Everyone With Poorly Redacted Docs Meta is being very transparent on accident. Apple, Are You Okay? I need Apple to blink once for yes and twice for no, because it’s getting weird.

Its not uncommon for Apples annual developer conference to start a little sleepily. It actually felt a little bit exhilarating. So in no particular order, here is everything Apple announced today. Photo: (AP) Probably fine, but Apple went ahead and built one called the Pro Display XDR. Its all very expensive, too. The display itself costs $5,000, and the stand costs $1,000. Photo: (AP) iTunes Replacements Now, lets talk briefly about the death of iTunes....

Welcome to Gizmodossixthannualblogdetailingwhat new featuresApples set in its crosshairs. With Cycles, Apple is adding female health tracking to its Apple Watch. Users will be able to log symptoms, as well as receive notifications of upcoming periods and fertile windows. Image: Andrew Liszewski (Gizmodo) Itll also be available for non-watch users via the Health app. The big thing to note here is Apples emphasis on privacy. SwiftKey One of the many updates to iOS 13 includes what Apples dubbing QuickPath Typing....

This years WWDC is no exception. Some more watch faces! And a Pride band! Photo: (Apple) Apple Watch still doesnt have as many watch faces as its Android-friendly competitors. That said, the company did introduce a number of new watch faces this year. you’re able to also get something Apples Kevin Lynch described onstage as taptic chimes. Screenshot: Andrew Liszewski (Gizmodo) In the demo, Lynchs watch chimed to the sound of birds chirping....

Its time for yet anotherWorldwide Developers Conference, Apples annual developer blowout. So what can you expect to see in 2019? Plus, we might get to finally see a new Mac Pro. Apples WWDC keynote kicks off at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. If youve got an Apple TV, all you oughta do is download the Apple Events app to stream. Unlike in past years, you dont really have to worry about which internet tool youre using....

Yet inevitably we reach for a real computer when the work is demanding enough. Apple clearly wants that to change, if todays news is anything to go by. The move isnt too surprising given the iPads slow push into becoming a laptop. Photo: (Apple) So you could have two instances of, say, the Notes app, on the same screen. Want to import images? you’re free to bypass the Photos app and import directly into Lightroom....

Applepromised a major redesignto the last version of the Pro back in the spring of 2017. Form trumped function leaving Apple with a pretty equipment that was a nightmare to upgrade. Its been all but abandoned since it landed with a thud. Photo: (Apple) Last week the version of it available on Apples site was still using a processor from 2015. And still, we all languished with only Apples furtive promises of a new and unique rig....

Were bound to see some drama at Apples Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) keynote today. What kind of drama at this annual gathering of computer geeks, you ask? None other thanthe death of iTunes. Gif: Andrew Liszewski (Gizmodo / Apple) This is a rare plot point to expect from WWDC. Either outcome is dramatic in its own way, and the fun wont stop there. Apple is also expected to announce the latest versions of macOS, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS....