Apple Awarded Patent For Periscope Lens

Despite the iPhone 13 still being a complete mystery, rumors and reports about the iPhone 14—or whatever Apple decides to call 2022’s iteration of the smartphone—already have started to surface. Chief among these is a belief that Apple will include a periscope lens in one of the cameras. A recently granted patent, which was first reported by Patently Apple, has been discovered. 9To5Mac expects the lens to play a major part in 2022’s iPhone....

January 23, 2023 · 2 min · 321 words · Norma Brown

Apple Backtracks On Child Safety Update Following Criticism Over Privacy Concerns

The operating system update for Apple devices includes a tool for parents that would warn them if their child was receiving or sending sexually explicit photos. It also included expanded guidance to the Siri and Search features intended to further protect children from “unsafe situations.” But it was the third component of the update that particularly caught the eye of privacy advocates. A feature designed to catch images of child sexual abuse would do this by filtering through users’ stored iCloud images and running them against material stored in a database operated by National Center for Missing and Exploited Children....

January 23, 2023 · 3 min · 482 words · Willis Barlow

Apple Glasses News And Expected Price Release Date Specs And More Rumors

When Will Apple Glasses Be Released? There are dueling opinions on a release date, partly because there could possibly be three types of glasses and headsets that Apple has planned on releasing. Apple Glasses is the AR device that analysts at one time said we won’t see until after Apple’s VR headset (which is possibly called Apple Reality Pro). Here’s a look at a few release date rumors that, sadly, never came true:...

January 23, 2023 · 4 min · 694 words · Edward Matsumoto

Apple Is Announcing New Hardware On October 18Th Here S What We Expect To See

New 14- and 16-Inch MacBook Pro Models Apple’s next generation 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros should boast serious redesigns. Rumors suggest a return to MagSafe charging, the addition of an SD card slot, and the ditching of the controversial Touch Bar. If the whispers are true, the announcement should satisfy old-school Mac users who miss the way things used to be. On top of that, the latest MacBook Pro models will likely utilize Apple’s new M1X processors, which could mean a serious performance boost....

January 23, 2023 · 2 min · 313 words · William Cunningham

Apple Is Discontinuing The Ipod Touch

Apple’s iPod and iPhone have become iconic products within the tech industry and the company stands as one of the biggest producers of smartphones in the world, with Apple branding out into tablets, accessories, and even rumored to be developing a game console. While the iPhone has captured the attention of fans worldwide, the iPod Touch served as the companion to the popular smartphone, sharing many of the same features....

January 23, 2023 · 2 min · 398 words · Anthony Dykes

Apple Tv Comes To Xfinity Offers Free Previews

Comcast has announced its plans—which are already underway—to make Apple TV+ available to its Xfinity customers, complete with free trials and preview options. Peter Stern, Apple’s Vice President of Services, stated in the press release, “Apple TV+ offers the highest quality programming from the finest creators in the world… Our work with Comcast lights up that experience for tens of millions of new devices, and we are thrilled that so many Comcast customers have a compelling way to enjoy their new favorite shows on Apple TV+....

January 23, 2023 · 2 min · 226 words · Dustin Lawrence

Apple Tv Coming To Comcast S Video Platforms

According to Variety, the deal was announced during the company’s Q3 earnings call ,as Apple and Comcast aim to extend the reach of their services and platforms. The Apple TV app also will be coming to Comcast’s XiOne streaming device in Italy and Germany and Sky Glass TVs in the United Kingdom. Owners of any of these devices or services will have access to Apple TV Plus, the vast iTunes library, and select third-party channels such as Paramount Plus and Showtime....

January 23, 2023 · 1 min · 204 words · Josiah Howard

Apple Unveils Homepod Mini In Three New Colors

The mini was shown off at Apple’s October 2021 Event alongside other new devices and services. According to Apple, the device will support the new Apple Music Voice Plan and extend its voice recognition abilities. Apple will extend the device’s multi-user voice recognition feature to all regions where the HomePod mini is available. The feature allows Siri to recognize multiple voices in a household, and with the feedback obtained from the voice, users can enjoy music specifically tailored to them....

January 23, 2023 · 1 min · 153 words · Amparo Barnett

Apple Virtual Reality Headset Release Date And Design Rumours

Apple VR headset release date rumours: When will Apple release a virtual reality headset? So, the biggest question of all is “When will Apple release its virtual reality headset?” and while a lack of rumours suggests that we may not be seeing a finished product anytime soon, we can speculate based on rival headsets. The Oculus Rift, one of the biggest names in virtual reality at the moment, is available for pre-order now after years of development, with shipping due to start in March....

January 23, 2023 · 5 min · 938 words · Roderick Lawing

Apex Legends Battle Pass For Season 1 Release Date Details

Starting March 19, players can purchase the Apex Legends Season 1 Battle Pass in one of two forms: the standard Battle Pass and the Battle Pass Bundle. The standard pass will cost 950 Apex Coins (around $10) while the Battle Pass Bundle will cost 2,800 Apex Coins (about $30). Both versions of the Season 1 Battle Pass include a full 100 levels for players to earn, with each level of experience unlocking a new item....

January 22, 2023 · 2 min · 370 words · Michael Knepp

Apex Legends Leaker Reveals Details About Potential New Character

The leaked abilities may shed some light on who this Apex Legends character could be. According to the leak, Pariah’s ultimate ability “Sacrificial Romantic” will utilize a SDM device to release a “flurry of steam in all directions.” Pariah will be unable to move during the ultimate, but the steam will do damage directly to enemies’ health. Pariah’s tactical operates like a recon tool much like Bloodhound’s or Crypto’s. Pariah’s “Sonar Grenade” will reveal enemies within the grenade’s area of effect, lasting 15 seconds....

January 22, 2023 · 2 min · 389 words · James Brinkman

Apex Legends Mobile Will Receive Some New Legends Before Pc And Console Versions

According to the latest official website dedicated to Apex Legends Mobile, this version of the game may not only receive batches of entirely exclusive content in the future, but it might also end up getting new content sooner than any other platform. With millions of players already signed up for the chance to play Apex on the go, this particular development shouldn’t be a major surprise. RELATED: Apex Legends Disables Kings’ Canyon Map...

January 22, 2023 · 2 min · 393 words · Florentina Bradfield

Apex Legends Players Want Mobile Feature In Base Game

Nonetheless, the core experience is the definition of Apex Legends. Fans have been playing for three years now, and that experience—though not without its faults—speaks for itself. Apex Legends Mobile is launching in more regions as part of the next stage of Apex, but there’s something about it that fans want to see in the base game. RELATED: Apex Legends Leak Suggests Changes Coming to Firing Range Apex Legends’ servers are notoriously…not the best....

January 22, 2023 · 2 min · 368 words · Alice Wallace

Apex Legends Season 1 Launch Rumor Shut Down By Respawn

In a message titled “Some Clarity Around Datamining and Season 1,” Respawn community manager Jay Frechette explicitly states that “Season 1, Battle Pass, and the next Legend” will not be out today. He does confirm that they’ll all be out “very soon,” just not today like players may have begun to expect. So while it may not be the news Apex Legends players were hoping to hear, it does confirm that the content they’re now expecting is near....

January 22, 2023 · 2 min · 279 words · Sally Lynch

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January 22, 2023 · 0 min · 0 words · Sean Connors

Apnewsbreak Govt Olympic Funds Not Usable For Abuse Probes

Yet not a penny of those federal funds can be used to fight the actual problem: investigating or resolving more than 800 open cases, many brought by victims themselves. That leaves an ever-growing backlog for the U.S. Center for SafeSport, the organization that opened 20 months ago to investigate sex-abuse complaints in Olympic sports. “We didn’t realize until the (bid instructions for the grant) came out that we would not be able to use it for performing investigations,” said SafeSport CEO Shellie Pfohl....

January 22, 2023 · 5 min · 1032 words · Derrick Overfield

Apple Celebrates Black History Month With A Limited Edition Series 6 Watch

The new Apple Watch Black Unity Collection includes a limited-edition Series 6 which has the words “Black Unity” etched onto the back crystal. To go along with it, Apple has created a special watch face along with a sport band with the words “Truth. Power. Solidarity.” etched onto the interior of the stainless steel fastening pin. The company has designed this new watch band and face with a little help from members of the Black creative community....

January 22, 2023 · 2 min · 379 words · Kirk Watts

Apple Confirms Next Event For This Month

The next Apple event will take place on September 14 at 1 p.m. ET and will be titled “California Streaming.” Apple sent out invitations for the event on Tuesday, though the invitation doesn’t appear to provide any clues as to what it has planned. Rumors, however, have been swirling quite a bit over the past few weeks. Reports that the upcoming iPhone 13 may include a smaller notch and some other improvements like satellite service support and even a smoother display designed to run at 120Hz....

January 22, 2023 · 1 min · 185 words · Jason Dickson

Apple Hacking Alert How To Update Ios And Mac Devices To Keep Data Safe

The company posted online documents on Wednesday and Thursday about the security threat, noting that hackers could have the ability to take control of a device through “maliciously crafted web content.” The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)—the operational component of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) tasked with protecting the nation’s cybersecurity—also directed Apple users to update their software in a Thursday statement. Which Devices Are Affected? Apple reported the flaws affect all iPhones dating back to the 6S model; iPad 5th generation and later; iPad Air 2 and later; iPad mini 4 and later; all iPad Pro models; and the 7th generation iPod touch....

January 22, 2023 · 3 min · 461 words · Alvin Smith

Apple Ipad Mini 2 Vs Google Nexus 7 Vs Microsoft Surface Pro 2

Apple iPad Mini 2 Vs Google Nexus 7.2 Vs Microsoft Surface Pro 2 HEAD TO HEAD: Design: iPad mini 2: 200×134.7×7.5mm Google Nexus 7.2: 201x114x8.65mm Microsoft Surface Pro 2: 274×172×13.2 mm Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is the thickest of the three. Google Nexus 7 2 is the lightest, weighing 290g, followed by iPad Mini 2 at 331g. Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is heavy for a tablet, at almost 900g weight....

January 22, 2023 · 2 min · 323 words · Joann Croom