This story is part of CNET’s coverage of Apple Arcade, including exclusive first looks we got at some of the service’s high-profile new games. On Thursday, Apple Arcade, Apple’s $4.99-a-month gaming service, launched updates for three of its top-rated games in the App Store — Tangle Tower (4.8 of 5 stars), Sneaky Sasquatch (4.7 of 5 stars) and Down …
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Strings of texts that cause iPhones and iOS devices to crash isn’t a new problem, but a new one has appeared in 2020. After several bugs annoyed iOS users in the last decade, a new string of text using Sindhi characters has seemingly been discovered that, when sent to an iOS device in a notification, it will cause the device …
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Getting the new iPhone SE? It’s a heck of a deal at $399. If you’re upgrading from an older iPhone, your new phone’s camera tricks, faster performance and improved battery life mean you’re in for a treat. With orders starting to arrive, we want you to be prepared for one of the first tasks you’ll need to do — transfer all of …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Most of us are spending more time at home as a result of coronavirus lockdowns and quarantines. And even when restrictions begin to loosen, it’s going to be a while before things get back to any sense of “normal.” You may still be …
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Pearl Jam are streaming their newest album Gigaton in Dolby Atmos format for free for the next week, exclusively for users of Apple TV and iOS devices. If you’re a Pearl Jam fan, the full-length album is available on Apple TV 4K or compatible iPhones, iPads or MacBooks. While you will need an Atmos-compatible receiver and speakers (or Atmos soundbar) to …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Apple and Google’s joint effort to try to slow the spread of coronavirus may be launching sooner than previously thought. The two companies announced last week that they’re collaborating on a platform that will allow contact-tracing apps to work on iOS and Android …
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Apple says flaws uncovered in the default Mail app for its iPhones don’t pose an immediate threat. The iPhone maker’s statement comes after reports earlier this week said the Mail app may be vulnerable to sophisticated email hacks. “The researcher identified three issues in Mail, but alone, they are insufficient to bypass iPhone and iPad security protections, and we have …
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Apple will start selling Macs that use in-house processors in 2021, based on ones in upcoming iPhones and iPad Pros, Bloomberg reported Thursday. The company is apparently working on three of its own chips, suggesting a transition away from traditional supplier Intel. The initial batch of custom chips won’t be on the same level as the Intel ones used in …
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Microsoft’s long-awaited answer to Apple’s AirPods will finally be available in just a couple of weeks, according to a report Thursday from Winfuture, citing a retail source. The report says that the Surface Earbuds will be available in many European countries starting May 6, for a price of 199 euros (about $215). The report offered no information on the product …
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With nearly 2.6 million cases and 180,000 deaths stemming from the novel coronavirus; millions of people around the world locked down in homes; mass gatherings canceled; and a global recession almost certain to happen, it feels like an awkward time to launch a new consumer electronics product. But for upstart smartphone maker OnePlus, it felt more important than ever to go …
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