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How to hand off FaceTime calls between your Mac, iPhone, and iPad
You can hand off FaceTime calls between your Mac and another device when you’re signed in with the same Apple ID…
Disney+ adds support for Apple’s SharePlay on Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad
Wednesday’s new Disney+ app update includes added support for Apple’s SharePlay so subscribers with an iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV will…
Apple’s SharePlay powers new ways to stay connected and share experiences in FaceTime
SharePlay, a powerful set of features for shared experiences while on a FaceTime call, has introduced new ways for Apple users to connect…
Apple’s FaceTime is about to get a lot better
Due to the response to COVID-19, FaceTime became more important than ever, playing a critical role in the way friends and family have…
Apple delays introduction of ‘SharePlay’ feature in iOS 15
Apple has delayed the introduction of the iOS 15 “SharePlay” feature which is meant ot allow users to keep FaceTime conversations going as…
Apple technology helped students and teachers stay connected during COVID-19 lockdowns
Over the last year, as bedrooms and kitchens became classrooms throughout the COVID-19 lockdowns, teachers and students around the world…
Apple FaceTime calls will allow Android, Windows users to join later this year
Apple announced that anyone — including those who settle for Android and Windows devices — will soon be able to join FaceTime calls which…
Apple reportedly developing device that combines HomePod + Apple TV
Apple is reportedly testing prototypes that combines the HomePod and Apple TV into a single product (HomePod TV?). The company is also…
Concept image: Apple TV + HomePod = HomePod TV
Apple is reportedly testing prototypes that combine the Apple TV and the HomePod into a single product (HomePod TV?)…
Apple CEO Tim Cook ‘can’t wait’ for a post-pandemic return to work in Apple Park
As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues, Apple CEO Tim Cook, however, is now feeling bullish about returning to work in Apple Park …
Judge rules Apple cannot move consumer privacy lawsuit to private arbitration
Apple must continue fighting a consumer privacy lawsuit in open court and can’t move the suit behind closed doors into private arbitration…
U.S. judge denies Apple bid to overturn VirnetX patent verdict, could owe over $1.1 billion
A federal judge denied Apples bid to overturn or reduce a $502.8 million patent infringement verdict favoring VirnetX Holding Corp…
UK government to give 11,000 Apple iPads to care homes so residents can keep in touch
A total cost of £7.5 million, up to 11,000 Apple iPads will be given to thousands of care homes to help residents keep in touch…
VirnetX wins favorable ruling in $440 million patent case against Apple
VirnetX received a positive court ruling Wednesday, as the company disclosed that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas…
Pablo Escobar’s brother sues Apple for $2.6 billion
The brother of notorious Colombian kingpin Pablo Escobar’s brother, Roberto, is suing Apple for a whopping $2.6 billion, claiming someone hacked his…
Apple to pay $18M to settle class action lawsuit over FaceTime imbroglio
Apple has agreed an $18 million deal to settle a class action lawsuit in California that accused it of intentionally breaking FaceTime on older iPhones…
Apple releases iOS 13.4.1 for iPhone SE (2020)
Apple today released the iOS 13.4.1 update for iPhone SE owners, suggesting that iPhone SE devices set to arrive in customers’ hands tomorrow…
Marriage via FaceTime now legal in New York State
New York State now permits marriage ceremonies via FaceTime. Yes, now we can add weddings to the list of things that can be done virtually during…
Apple releases watchOS 6.2.1 with fix for FaceTime bug
Apple today released watchOS 6.2.1, the seventh update to the watchOS 6 operating system. watchOS 6.2.1 fixes the FaceTime bug that prevented…
Caution: Zoom video calls are not end-to-end encrypted
As millions attempt to work from home during the coronavirus pandemic, some companies are using Zoom software, but it lacks end-to-end encryption …
How to use Group FaceTime on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
As we work together to socially distance, Apple’s Group FaceTime can help bring people together. Here’s how to use Group FaceTime on your iPhone, iPad…
Supreme Court refuses to hear Apple’s appeal in $440M VirnetX patent case
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear Apple appeal over a $440 million damages verdict for using patent licensing firm VirnetX ‘s internet…
Apple denied bid for rehearing in VirnetX patent case
On Monday, the U.S. Court of Appeals denied a request by Apple that it reconsider a split decision that Apple iPhones infringed VirnetX patents…
Apple to U.S. Supreme Court: $439 million VirnetX judgment is ‘legally wrong and grossly unfair’
“Defying this court’s commands, the Federal Circuit committed two fundamental legal errors to sustain a whopping $439 million judgment,” Apple wrote…
VirnetX $503 million patent win against Apple vacated by U.S. appeals court
A U.S. appeals court on Friday set aside a jury’s calculation that Apple Inc should pay $503 million for infringing on patents…
Apple granted more U.S. patents for Apple Watch ‘smartbands’
Apple has been granted a trio of U.S. patents for Apple Watch smart bands…
Apple asked the Federal U.S. Court of Appeals for another shot at overturning $439 million patent lawsuit
Apple wants to take another crack at beating patent troll VirnetX in U.S. federal court…
Apple vs. VirnetX legal saga continues over $439.8 million FaceTime ruling
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has issued two decisions against Apple and in favor of VirnetX…
iOS 13 shows Apple still sweats the detail, or something
Now beta testing has begun, we’re beginning to learn about all the tiny features that didn’t get any attention at Apple’s WWDC iOS 13 reveal..
Apple patent application hints at Apple Watch ‘smartbands’
Future Apple Watch bands may have additional features and do more than simply keep the smart watch on your wrist…
We’re still waiting on ‘smartbands’ for our Apple Watch
A smarter watch band will play a crucial role in Apple Watch’s future as a personal technology device…
Apple wins dismissal of Texas lawyer’s FaceTime eavesdropping lawsuit
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from a Texas lawyer who claimed a widely-publicized security flaw…
New details emerge about Apple’s Lighthouse deal
In March, Apple acquired the patents of Lighthouse, the maker of a security camera powered by artificial intelligence…
Maxell sues Apple alleging patent infringement
Long-time magnetic storage and electronics maker Maxell on Friday launched a lawsuit against Apple…
Apple acquires smart home security startup Lighthouse AI’s patent portfolio
Apple has recently acquired a handful of patents from Lighthouse AI…
Apple asks U.S. federal court circuit to reconsider $439 million VirnetX patent infringement ruling
Apple is continuing its attempts to get out of paying VirnetX $439 million after being declared…
Apple’s iOS 12.1.4 is coming to fix the worst iPhone and iPad bug to date
If you’re running iOS 12.1 or later on your iPhone, then the iOS 12.1.4 patch …
Apple apologizes for Group FaceTime eavesdropping bug; will issue fix and re-enable feature next week
Apple has apologized over a major FaceTime bug that let people listen in on others…
Canadian law firm applies for class action lawsuit against Apple over FaceTime eavesdropping bug
Montréal-based law firm Lambert Avocat Inc. has applied for a class action lawsuit…
Apple’s iOS 12.1.4 update to fix FaceTime eavesdropping bug appear in analytics
Apple’s upcoming fix for the FaceTime eavesdropping bug that was discovered on Monday…
New York state begins probe into Apple’s slow response to FaceTime eavesdropping flaw
New York officials are investigating a recent Apple Inc. privacy breach that allowed some users…
