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Apple releases iOS 14.7 with support for MagSafe battery pack
Following the release of iOS 14.6 to the public in May, iOS 14.7 is another notable update for iPhone users. One of the biggest changes here is support for the new MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhone 12, which has already started arriving to early shoppers, reports 9To5Google. The new update also brings support for merging two separate Apple Cards and creating one joint, co-owned account.
Apple iPhone 13 likely to feature Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E is an extended version of the Wi-Fi 6 framework with the additional benefit of a 6GHz band. The company upgraded from Wi-Fi 5 to Wi-Fi 6 with the iPhone 11 lineup in 2019, which offers significantly improved speeds and security, GizmoChina reported. Currently, the iPhone 12 series have a LiDAR sensor but only for the high-end Pro and Pro Max models.
Apple takes down 'Fakespot' app from App Store on Amazon's request
Launched last month for iOS users, the app, which is a service for filtering and hiding fake product reviews on Amazon, has now been taken down. The giant retailer said that it was concerned about how a new update to the Fakespot app was "wrapping" its website without permission and how that could be theoretically exploited to steal Amazon customer data, The Verge reported.
Apple releases latest iOS 15 public beta
Apple refers to this as iOS 15 public beta 3 and it includes a handful of notable changes, such as Safari design changes, new Music widgets and more. Users interested in signing up for Apple's public beta testing programme can do so via Apple's website, 9To5Google reported
Google team helps Apple, Microsoft fix zero-day bugs in browsers
After the vulnerabilities were disclosed by Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG), Apple, Microsoft and Google quickly patched those bugs. Zero-day vulnerabilities are unknown software flaws. Until they're identified and fixed, they can be exploited by attackers. There have been 33 zero-day exploits used in attacks that have been publicly disclosed this year.
Apple dominates global refurbished smartphone market: Report
In addition, Apple's secondary market ASPs (average selling prices) are almost three times higher than the average of all its competitors, said a Counterpoint Research report. "In fact, over the past year, Apple's share has increased compared to its competitors. Even with the rollout of 5G by over 150 mobile operators in over 70 countries, the demand and ASPs for Apple's refurbished LTE portfolio remain elevated," said Research Director Jeff Fieldhack.
Upcoming MacBook Pro might feature upgraded 1080p webcam: Report
The upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros will be receiving "an updated, improved 1080p webcam" alongside the "entire Mac lineup," citing a tipster, MacRumors reported. Apple's most recent Mac, the 24-inch iMac, features a 1080p webcam; however, its MacBook Air and MacBook Pro continue to feature a 720p camera.
Twitter working on implementing Sign in with Apple support: Report
According to researcher Jane Manchun Wong, if Twitter ends up fully rolling it out to the public, this feature would allow users to sign in to Twitter using their Apple ID. Wong has discovered a variety of different pieces of evidence suggesting that Twitter is developing support for Sign in with Apple. One piece of evidence is a new "Connected accounts" option that lists Apple as an option for signing in, 9To5Mac reported.
LG suspends talks with Apple about selling iPhones
Back in June, the South Korean company was reportedly in negotiations with Apple on a retail partnership. Now, however, it appears to have temporarily ended those talks after some local backlash, reports AppleInsider. SME Daily reports that LG ended talks after controversy stirred among small- and medium-sized retailers, as well as among consumers.
Apple likely to bring Spatial Audio system for VR devices
In a patent application on July 8, Apple details an interface system that could present a "synthesized reality" to users. However, the patent application details how this reality could go beyond visual and include other senses, such as hearing, reports AppleInsider. A synthesised reality, in this case, is defined as an entirely or partly computer-generated setting that a user could interact with or sense.
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