Continuing Apple’s efforts in helping fight the coronavirus, Apple Maps will soon display testing sites directly on the map. Apple has opened a portal for healthcare providers to add their COVID-19 test facilities to Maps. The listings will tell you what you need to know if you go, including requirements for appointments or referrals, the […]
HBO has decided to continue supporting second- and third-generation Apple TV set-top boxes after initially saying that HBO Go and HBO Now would no longer work on them as of April 30th. The news comes from AppleInsider, which confirmed the change with an HBO spokesperson. The extension for HBO Now isn’t all that long HBO […]
An app created by Stanford Medicine in partnership with Apple helps first responders get access to drive-thru coronavirus tests. The app is currently for use by firefighters, police officers, and paramedics, but there’s hope that the program will be later made available to other key workers. First Responder COVID-19 Guide has some similarities to the […]
Apple today informed employees that its Apple retail stores in the United States will remain closed until early May, and Apple employees will continue to work from home until then. Apple closed all its stores outside of Greater China in March shortly after the World Health Organization officially declared COVID-19 as a pandemic. Its original […]
Apple’s long-rumored, entry-level iPhone model, including the marketing name, product colors, and storage options, based on a tip from a highly trusted reader. Based on the new information, it’s possible Apple could be planning to open orders for the new iPhone as soon as tomorrow; the information definitely tells us that Apple is ready to […]
Amazon, in partnership with Apple, has quietly turned on a new feature in Prime Video’s apps for Apple devices that lets users buy or rent TV shows and movies, using the in-app payment feature. Previously, the Prime Video app for Apple’s family of devices didn’t let you make purchases. The Prime Video app for iPhone, […]
Apple and Goldman Sachs are extending financial assistance to Apple Card holders affected by Covid-19. Specifically, the companies are allowing Apple Card holders to defer April payments without incurring additional interest charges. Apple in this customer support document said it understands that the Covid-19 situation poses unique financial challenges and that some customers may have […]
Apple has introduced a new app and website for screening COVID-19 symptoms. Developed together with the CDC, both tools step you through a series of questions related to the coronavirus to figure out the best course of action. According to the Apple, “The COVID-19 app and website allow users to answer a series of questions […]
Apple today is officially releasing iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4 to the public. This comes after an extended beta testing period for developer and public beta users over the last month and a half. What’s new in iOS 13.4? Read on to find out. Apple is also releasing iOS 12.4.6 for older iPhones and iPads […]
Apple is currently giving out freebies to Books users in the US. The next time you launch the app, you’ll see a notification inviting you to “explore free books, read-alongs for kids, mysteries, and audiobooks for the whole family.” Tapping on the message will lead you to a featured collection where you can select one […]
Apple CEO Tim Cook tweeted Saturday that the company was donating “millions of masks for health professionals in the US and Europe,” to help combat the spread of the novel coronavirus. Cook’s tweet appears to confirm a statement earlier in the day by Vice President Mike Pence. Hospitals in numerous countries are struggling to provide […]
Apple is adding support for trackpads to iPads with its new iPadOS 13.4 software update, starting with its newly announced iPad Pro model and its accompanying “Magic Keyboard” accessory. It’ll work on all iPad Pro models, iPad Air 2 and later, the 5th-generation iPad and later, and the iPad mini 4 and later. Basically, if […]
Apple’s new iPad Pro, available online for either $799 or $949 for 128GB Wi-Fi configurations, depending on the size. They’re available to order online now, and Apple says they will ship on March 25th. Both the 11-inch and 12.9-inch sizes look identical to last year’s models, but there’s a new processor and new camera system […]
Apple has been hit with a record-breaking fine for antitrust practices. French competition authority Autorité de la Concurrence has found Apple and its wholesale distribution partners Ingram Micro and Tech Data guilty of running a cartel for Apple products, and has fined the companies €1.1 billion ($1.2 billion), €62.9 million ($70.2 million) and €76.1 million […]
Apple’s still-unannounced Powerbeats 4 earbuds were spotted at a Walmart in Rochester, New York over the weekend. If you want near-undeniable evidence that this product is about to be officially announced, then here you are. Eddie spotted the redesigned Powerbeats in new packaging for sale in his local Walmart at Rochester, New York, , with […]