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Lawsuit claims iPhone, other Apple devices infringe on wireless patents
The complaint, lodged in the US District Court for the Western District of Texas, claims that Apple products -- like iPhones and iPads -- infringe on specific claims in 13 different patents owned by non-practicing entity Smart Mobile, LLC. Virtually all of the patents share a common specification and several of them are continuation-in-part of a patent application filed in 1999, AppleInsider reported.
Apple supports Windows Precision Touchpad gestures in new update
The new 6.1.15 update includes support for Windows Precision Touchpad, including single tap to click, lower-right corner to right-click, down motion to scroll up and three or four-finger gestures. According to The Verge, various Reddit users noticed the surprise update went live yesterday, and it works better than third-party solutions like Trackpad++ and mac-precision-touchpad that people have had to use for years.
Apple 'boosted' ranking of its Files app ahead of Dropbox: Report
Apple has reportedly admitted that it manually boosted the ranking of its own Files app when users searched for its competitor Dropbox for nearly 11 months. According to The Verge, an email chain has surfaced during the Epic vs Apple trial that confirms this.
Pune-based vocalist's music app among Apple Design Award winners (Ld)
The app helps musicians of all genres and any expertise perform and publish their music without boundaries. After first finding its tune as an app for practicing Indian classical singing, NaadSadhana has expanded to support seven different genres of music.
Apple launching Podcast in-app subscriptions on June 15 globally
The global launch of in-app subscriptions and channels is slated for June 15, reports The Verge. Apple had earlier said that it will launch Podcasts Subscriptions and channels in June to "ensure the best experience for creators and listeners."
Adobe updates Creative Cloud apps for Apple M1 Macs
The update indicates new features and workflow improvements across flagship desktop and mobile applications, the company said in a statement. Illustrator, InDesign and Lightroom Classic are now native apps for Apple's M1 Macs and based on 3rd-party benchmark testing, Creative Cloud is on average over 80 per cent faster using the M1 system when compared to an identically configured Intel system.
Apple unveils watchOS 8, new health tools
The company said that it will let people share the data from their Health app with family members or others. In the Health app, a new Sharing tab lets users privately share their data with a trusted partner or caregiver. Meanwhile, the watchOS 8 will bring several new mindfulness features, including enhanced guided mediation, plus new data captured during sleep and additional workout modes.
Top iOS 15 features to elevate your iPhone experience this fall
"iOS 15 helps users stay connected while sharing experiences in real-time, gives them new tools to help reduce distraction and find focus, uses intelligence to enhance the photos experience, and, with huge upgrades to Maps, brings new ways to explore the world," said Craig Federighi, Apple's senior vice president of Software Engineering.
Facebook to show creators how much money they pay to Apple, Google
Continuing its tirade against the new Apple privacy policy for app developers including Facebook, the company said it will launch a new interface for creators. "To help more creators make a living on our platforms, we're going to keep paid online events, fan subscriptions, badges, and our upcoming independent news products free for creators until 2023," Zuckerberg said in a post on Monday.
Apple opens Siri for third-party devices, brands
HomeKit accessory makers can now enable "Hey Siri" in their products, allowing customers to talk to and get responses from Siri on third-party devices. Siri-enabled accessories will relay requests through HomePod or HomePod mini and will support features such as Personal Requests, Intercom, timers, and alarms.
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