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Apple will let Parler back on App Store: Report
According to a letter the iPhone maker sent to Congress since the app was removed from Apple's platform in January for violations of its policies, Parler "has proposed updates to its app and the app's content moderation practices". On April 14, Apple's app review team told Parler that its proposed changes were sufficient, the letter continued. Now, all Parler needs to do is to flip the switch, CNN reported on Monday.
21.5-inch iMac supply dwindles in US: Report
The shortage could be a hint of an imminent change to the iMac lineup just a few days before Apple hosts a product launch event on April 20, reports Ars Technica. In particular, the cheapest, 1080p iMac is seeing ship dates slipping back several days into late April or early May, which is usually a sign of low supply.
iPhone game for kids secretly turns into casino
The game called Jungle Run, now apparently pulled by Apple, for kids aged 4 and up, but, if you use a VPN or access the app using an IP from Turkey, it unlocks an online casino, reports UberGizmo. "This @AppStore app pretends to be a silly platformer game for children 4+, but if I set my VPN to Turkey and relaunch it becomes an online casino that doesn't even use Apple's IAP," Eleftheriou tweeted.
New 5G iPads, better services likely at Apple event on April 20
Called ‘Spring Loaded,' the Apple event will showcase some exciting new products and features. According to The Verge, new iPad Pros will reportedly get a 5G support, speed boost with a new chip similar to Apple's M1, a Thunderbolt port for faster transfers and compatibility with more devices, and support for 5G.
iPhones in 2022 to feature 48MP camera, no mini: Report
According to AppleInsider, citing famed analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple's top-tier "iPhone 14" models will adopt a 1/1.3-inch 48MP CMOS image sensor for wide-angle camera module duties. "We believe that the new 2H2022 iPhone may support direct 48MP output and 12MP (four cells merge output mode) output simultaneously," Kuo said in a note to investors.
Siri reveals next Apple event is on April 20
If you ask Siri "When is the next Apple Event," it replies with "The special event is on Tuesday, April 20, at Apple Park in Cupertino, CA. You can get all the details on Apple.com." However, the company's website did not include any information about the event, suggesting the message had been added to Siri prematurely.
Australia suspends Apple-Epic case as battle shifts to US
According to Gizmodo Australia, Apple had asked for a permanent stay of the case in Australia, arguing that the US and Australia cases were very similar.Justice Nye Perram has ordered that the case be temporarily stayed for a period of three months.
Apple Music TV now available in UK, Canada
Apple users can watch Apple Music TV for free through the TV app or the Music app. To find it in the TV app, one needs to scroll down on the Watch Now page for the Apple Music TV carousel, reports 9To5Google. In the Music app, the channel is currently featured at the top of the Browse tab.
Apple likely to use 120Hz ProMotion display in 'iPhone 13' lineup
According to AppleInsider, low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) displays have been rumoured for the iPhone for about two years. However, the report claims that the displays will finally arrive on the iPhone, granting the device a 120Hz refresh display for the first time.
US Senators strongly urge Apple to testify in App Store hearing
"We write regarding Apple Inc.'s refusal to provide a witness to testify in a timely manner before the Senate Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights at a hearing to examine the competition issues raised by app stores," wrote Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Mike Lee (R-UT).
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