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CNN claims multiple notifications bug was Apple’s fault

CNN claims multiple notifications bug was Apple’s fault

Christopher Lee · Jan 31, 2018

A bug on Apple’s News app resulted in notifications of one particular CNN news report being sent to iPad and iPhone repeatedly on Tuesday afternoon. Some users were alerted up to 100 times with the same notification. Revealed via a barrage of complaints that made their appearance on Twitter, reddit and public forums, the problem […]

Apple developers can now download latest watchOS update

Apple developers can now download latest watchOS update

Christopher Lee · Jan 29, 2018

Last week Apple seeded the initial beta version of the new watchOS 4.3 update to the thousands of developers out there who have been eagerly awaiting its release. This comes only two days after the company released watchOS 4.2.2, a less important update which focused on increasing performance and sorting out a couple of bugs. […]

Apple releases Spectre and Meltdown patches for older Macs

Apple releases Spectre and Meltdown patches for older Macs

Christopher Lee · Jan 24, 2018

Readers who own an Apple Mac running on an older version of the company’s operating system are now able to download a software patch that promises to protect their computers against the dreaded Spectre and Meltdown attacks. This is after Apple released updates for two of its older operating systems yesterday, namely OS X El […]

Apple initiative aims to bring coding skills to everyone

Apple initiative aims to bring coding skills to everyone

Christopher Lee · Jan 23, 2018

Apple’s CEO Tim Cook is spearheading a new initiative called “Everyone can Code” which helps to launch coding curriculum in colleges, high schools and elementary schools so both adults and children can acquire coding skills. Cook is quite passionate about children of all ages learning to code. Only a week ago he said in an […]

Apple devices vulnerable to new malicious link

Apple devices vulnerable to new malicious link

Christopher Lee · Jan 18, 2018

On Tuesday afternoon, a malicious link that exploits a bug in Mac and iOS devices made its appearance on social media. If you are unfortunate enough to receive the link via the Messages application, your iPad or iPhone can respring or freeze up, and the Messages app could cease to function. The link in question […]

Apple cited by China Labour Watch over working conditions

Apple cited by China Labour Watch over working conditions

Christopher Lee · Jan 17, 2018

A Bloomberg report issued this week, as well as a pending report from China Labour Watch, both claim that an Apple subcontractor in China failed to consistently supply earplugs and goggles to workers. The facility, workers say, frequently has tiny metallic particles in the air, as well as noise levels of more than 80 decibels. […]

Chinese consumer group scrutinises older iPhone slowdowns

Chinese consumer group scrutinises older iPhone slowdowns

Christopher Lee · Jan 16, 2018

Apple had to face more questions about the issue of slowing down older iPhones on Monday. According to a Reuters report, a powerful Chinese consumer group has demanded that the company provides clarity on this matter before Friday. The demand was issued by the Shanghai Consumer Council. In a letter the organisation sent to the […]

Apple’s PC market share remains below 10%

Apple’s PC market share remains below 10%

Christopher Lee · Jan 15, 2018

Within the next three weeks, Apple will publish its earnings report for the latest holiday quarter. Of course, the majority of ‘experts’ will occupy themselves mainly with iPhone sales – which is not surprising given that the bulk of Apple’s revenue has been produced by this device for quite some time. Disregarding the iPhone, however, […]

Another password bug embarrassment for Apple

Another password bug embarrassment for Apple

Christopher Lee · Jan 12, 2018

Researchers have discovered another password bug that affects Apple’s Mac operating system. This is the third similar discovery in the past few months. The vulnerability enables anyone to modify someone’s preferences in the company’s AppStore by simply entering a fictitious password. It was revealed by Open Radar, a site for Apple developers. Any user who […]

Second iPhone battery explosion in two days

Second iPhone battery explosion in two days

Christopher Lee · Jan 11, 2018

Another report of an iPhone battery exploding emerged yesterday. The latest story in this regard surfaced yesterday and covers an event that took place at Apple’s Calle Colon outlet in the Spanish city of Valencia. What is noteworthy is that it came only one day after a similar incident at a Swiss Apple store. The […]

Apple to publish LISA source code soon

Apple to publish LISA source code soon

Christopher Lee · Jan 8, 2018

In 1983 – long before the days of the Mac, iMac and iPhone – Apple released the Local Integrated Software Architecture computing device, better known as LISA, which is also the name of Steve Jobs’ eldest daughter. This project was a failure, mainly because Apple charged $10,000 ($24,700 in today’s money) for the computer. The […]

Will Apple buy Netflix in 2018?

Will Apple buy Netflix in 2018?

Christopher Lee · Jan 3, 2018

Market analysts say that there is a good chance that Apple will buy Netflix in 2018, following the corporate tax changes introduced by President Donald Trump’s administration. Analysts Jim Suva and Asiya Merchant from Citi estimate that there is a 40% chance of the deal, which could be worth around $75bn, being made this year. […]

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