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  Three years after Apple slowed down its iPhones to protect aging batteries, a group in Europe is demanding the company pay compensation to all users. Previously… Apple did slow down older iPhones to protect batteries, and it did fail to tell customers that it had done so. It also then apologized, introduced a cheaper battery “>replacement programme , … Continue reading Europe presses Apple for more iPhone ‘batterygate’ compensation Continue Reading →

Apple is surveying users in Brazil about the USB Power Adapters that came packaged in their iPhones, likely for market research concerning the ubiquitous iPhone accessory. Specifically, the survey appears to ask users what they did with the USB adapter that came with their old iPhones. It comes iPhone 12” in 2020. At this time, it … Continue reading Apple surveying users about iPhone AC adapters amid rumors they’ll be sold separately Continue Reading →

Apple is seeking a declaratory judgement to determine that it does not infringe on two instant messaging patents owned by a company named Zipit Wireless, which previously leveled claims against the tech giant. In a complaint filed Friday with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Apple argues that it does not infringe on … Continue reading Apple files to halt future patent lawsuits from Zipit Wireless Continue Reading →

  Reddit has become the latest high-profile service to confirm it will be updating its iOS app to stop copying data from the clipboard, following complaints of it repeatedly triggering iOS 14‘s new privacy-focused clipboard monitoring system. Apple’s clipboard snooping feature included in iOS 14 alerts users to instances when third-party apps attempt to access the clipboard on … Continue reading Reddit app update incoming after triggering iOS 14 clipboard snooping notice author image Continue Reading →

In this week’s episode of HomeKit Insider, working around initial HomeKit setup troubles, several user questions get answered, and we announce the winner of our Eve Cam giveaway. Stephen Robles is out this week so Andrew has frequent AppleInsider podcast contributor William Gallagher join him for this super-sized episode. William has the start of a HomeKit home, but still … Continue reading Getting started with HomeKit, Eve Cam giveaway winner and more on the HomeKit Insider podcast author image Continue Reading →

The release of the Tom Hanks movie “Greyhound” on Apple TV instead of cinemas is an “absolute heartbreak” to the film star, an interview reveals, with Hanks also using the opportunity to poke fun at Apple’s PR policies during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In the days before the July 10 premiere of “Greyhound” on Apple TV+, veteran actor Tom … Continue reading Tom Hanks disappointed with Apple TV+ ‘Greyhound’ release author image Continue Reading →

Like most other things these days, COVID-19 blamed for extension to framework agreement How much does the Scottish public sector need to spend on toner and cartridges in a day? Circa £5,000 if a recent tender notice is anything to go by. In a move that signifies the apparent impact of Covid-19 on all walks of life, … Continue reading £40m wasna enough for ink and toner cartridges in public sector, says Scottish government Continue Reading →

NCSC will make the call, says UK digital secretary After months of dilly dallying, the UK government has said it will finally decide this month whether Huawei should be booted out of Blighty’s nascent 5G network, according to Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden. Speaking on London talk radio station LBC Radio this morning, Dowden raised the possibility that … Continue reading July? British government could decide to boot Chinese giant Huawei from the UK’s networks by this month Continue Reading →

Assuming you haven’t been living under a rock for the past three weeks, then you likely know that Hamilton is now live on Disney+. Hamilton is one of those benchmark Broadway musicals, like Phantom of the Opera or Wicked, that changed the game and generated insane amounts of hype when it first premiered. And like those two shows, it’s going to be … Continue reading Hamilton alone makes Disney+ worth it Continue Reading →

PROS Competitively priced 1.5-liter turbo engine is smooth and economical Lashings of practical and comfortable cabin space Well-equipped with active safety tech CONS Infotainment system feels dated on a too-small screen Enthusiast drivers should probably look elsewhere There’s a reason the CR-V is a perennial best-seller for Honda; nothing else in the automaker’s line-up quite … Continue reading 2020 Honda CR-V Touring Review: The Benchmark Continue Reading →