Apple on Wednesday inched a step closer to replacing real-world wallets with the one on its iPhone, opening up its digital driver’s license and state ID program in Arizona. The initiative, built into Apple’s iOS 15 software that powers modern iPhones, was announced last summer and will expand to Colorado, Hawaii, Mississippi, Ohio and Puerto …
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This story is part of War in Ukraine, CNET’s coverage of events there and of the wider effects on the world. Microsoft has suspended sales of its products and services in Russia in the wake of the country’s “unjustified, unprovoked and unlawful invasion” of Ukraine, the company said in a blog post Friday. It’s also stopping other aspects of its business …
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This story is part of War in Ukraine, CNET’s coverage of events there and of the wider effects on the world. What’s happening Tech companies are aiding Ukrainians, blocking Russian state-run media and monitoring for cyberattacks after Moscow invaded its neighbor. Why it matters The industry is more actively involved than corporations have been in past military conflicts. Big Tech …
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Apple will make it easier for iPhone users to accept contactless payments. Later this year, anyone using an iPhone in the US will be able to accept contactless payments via Tap to Pay, removing the need for any additional terminal hardware. iPhone users will be able to “seamlessly and securely accept Apple Pay, contactless credit and debit cards, and other …
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On Monday, Apple shared some numbers around its expansion into services, including Fitness Plus, TV Plus and Arcade, and said it plans to continue investing in those services this year. Apple now has over 745 million paid subscriptions in use across more than a billion devices, according to a press release. Apple Fitness Plus, the fitness subscription service that launched …
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The Apple Watch was made to play nicely with your iPhone, and that holds true for the setup process, too. If you just got a new Apple Watch as a gift this holiday season, getting started is as simple as bringing the device close to your phone and following a few easy instructions. The steps are the same whether you …
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The Apple Watch was made to play nicely with your iPhone, and that holds true for the setup process, too. If you just got a new Apple Watch as a gift this holiday season, getting started is as simple as bringing the device close to your phone and following a few easy instructions. The steps are the same whether you …
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Apple is showcasing its Product Red devices and accessories for World AIDS Day on Wednesday. Included in the Product Red lineup are the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, Apple Watch Series 7 and Apple Watch bands. The company is also donating $1 to the Global Fund for every purchase made using Apple Pay on apple.com, in the App Store or in …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Shopping for a new smartwatch? If you’re eyeballing the Apple Watch SE, make sure to snag it before Cyber Monday sales end. The Apple Watch SE has been on sale throughout the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping weekend, but it’s already gone back up …
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If you’re itching to add your state ID or driver’s license to your Apple Wallet, you’ll have to wait just a little longer. An update to Apple’s website describing iOS 15 noted that the feature is slated for “early 2022.” The change was spotted Tuesday by MacRumors, which noted that the feature had been expected late this year. Apple didn’t immediately respond …
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