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Apple fixes bug that reset default web and mail apps

Apple has issued an iOS update that fixes a major bug users found in the previous update. Last week, iPhone users began complaining that their settings had been reset to Apple’s default email and default web browser options. Tapping on links would suddenly default back to Safari rather than Chrome, for example. “Fixes an issue that could cause default browser and …

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New Twitter prompt gets users to read news before retweeting it, says firm

After rolling out a test in June that prompts users to consider reading an article before retweeting it, Twitter says the company has seen “more reading” and “more informed tweeting.” In fact, people open articles 40% more often after seeing the prompt, the social media giant says, and the amount of people opening articles before retweeting went up by 33%.  …

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Xbox Series X’s 1TB expandable storage costs $220

Adding 1TB of storage to your Xbox Series X or Series S will cost $220, as revealed by a Best Buy preorder page for Seagate’s Game Drive. It will be available on Nov. 10, the day Microsoft’s next-gen consoles come out. See it at Best Buy The preorder page reveals that the card will slot into the back of Microsoft’s …

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Epic, Spotify and other Apple critics form coalition to take on App Store rules

More than a dozen app makers and other companies have joined together to form the Coalition for App Fairness, a nonprofit group that’s taking aim at Apple and its App Store rules. Among the founding members are Spotify, Epic Games and Match Group, all of which have been vocal critics of the fees Apple charges developers.  “As enforcers, regulators, and …

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Zoom’s new tools let you rearrange and pin multiple videos

Zoom on Wednesday launched new features designed to make the video chat platform easier to access for all users. Now, people can rearrange videos in Gallery View into whatever order they’d like by clicking, dragging and dropping. This can help someone with disabilities move an interpreter’s video closer to who’s sharing content in order to see them more easily, for …

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Amazon makes it easier to find green products with new ‘Climate Pledge Friendly’ label

Amazon customers looking for a greener online shopping experience now have an easier way to identify more ecologically sustainable products. On Wednesday, Amazon announced the rollout of its new “Climate Pledge Friendly” label, which will highlight items that have been certified by a wide range of partners as sustainable products. The online retailer also created a dedicated storefront for the …

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Lumi light

The Lumi, a new type of portable keyboard and all-in-one music-learning system, goes on sale Oct. 1 for the first time after four years of development and Kickstarter funding. A $299 (£299, or about AU$540) light-up mini keyboard pairs with an app and music library to help you follow along with songs, lessons and musical exercises. The Lumi comes from London-based …

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