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Apple won't charge apps providing online classes, events till Dec 31
Last year, to support apps that adapted services from in-person to digital due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Apple temporarily deferred the requirement to offer paid online group event services through in-app purchase.
App makers blast Apple, Google in Senate hearing: Report
In a lengthy Senate hearing, the app makers said Apple and Google's rules surrounding in-app payments and app updates allow the tech giants to choke off rival services, and that they engage in retaliation when app developers refuse to comply, reports CNN.
Signal uses iPhone SE to hack Cellebrite phone-cracking software
The company said that anyone could place a file on their iPhone that effectively renders useless any data extraction performed on the phone and that it will be doing this for Signal users. It also said that the file could also compromise all past and future reports generated from the Cellebrite Windows app, reports 9To5mac.
Apple pips Samsung to take 2nd spot in India tablet market
In Q1 2021, Apple iPads continued to perform exceptionally in India with more than 140 per cent (year-on-year) growth, as per estimates by market research firm CyberMedia Research (CMR). In the first quarter, Apple iPad 8 garnered a 17 per cent market share while Apple iPad Air 2020 had a 9 per cent market share in India. Lenovo continued to lead the Indian tablet market in Q1 2021.
Apple TV+ observes Earth Day with 3 new premieres
These premieres join a specially curated collection of environmentally-themed Apple TV+ programming, including films, series and episodes that celebrate Earth Day's mission, including: Here We Are. Long Way Up, The Elephant Queen and Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds, the company said in a statement.
Hackers hit Apple in $50M ransomware attack via MacBook supplier
According to The Record, the operators of the REvil ransomware are demanding that Apple pay a ransom demand to avoid having confidential information leaked on the Dark Web.
Apple to launch iOS 14.5 update starting next week
As Apple announced the launch of the new Tile-like AirTag tracker, the company said on Tuesday: "AirTag requires iPhone or iPod touch running iOS 14.5 or later, or iPad running iPadOS 14.5 or later". These software updates will be available starting next week". "Customers must have an Apple ID and be signed in to their iCloud account. Certain features require to Find My to be enabled in iCloud settings," Apple added.
Apple unveils new iMac with M1 chip, Touch ID
The new iMac features a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display with 11.3 million pixels, 500 nits of brightness and over a billion colours, delivering a brilliant and vivid viewing experience. It also includes a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, studio-quality mics, and a six-speaker sound system -- the best camera and audio ever in a Mac.
Apple unveils next-gen TV 4K, podcast subscription
Priced at Rs 18,900, the new Apple TV 4K will be available at apple.com, Apple Store app, and Apple Store locations. It will also available through Apple Authorised Resellers and select pay TV providers from April 30, with availability beginning in the second half of May in more than 30 countries and regions, including the US.
Apple introduces AirTag starting from Rs 3,190
Whether attached to a handbag, keys, backpack, or other items, AirTag taps into the vast, global 'Find My' network and can help locate a lost item, all while keeping location data private and anonymous with end-to-end encryption, the company said in a statement.
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