Ahead of WWDC 2021, Apple on Monday released its latest operating system update, iOS 14.6. While iOS 14.6 isn’t quite as large as iOS 14.5, there are still new features to check out. Apple also released TVOS 14.6, WatchOS 7.5 and MacOS 11.4. With the update, you’ll get a new way to find lost AirTags trackers …
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On Wednesday, Twitter shared the results of analysis of its image-cropping algorithm, which it stopped using after users noted instances where it chose white individuals over Black ones in photo crops, and male-presenting ones over female-presenting ones, among other problems related to bias. Twitter tested the potential gender- and race-based biases of the algorithm, and found that in comparisons …
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Whenever Apple releases a new software update for the iPhone and iPad, you have to decide how soon you should update. Do you wait to see if there are any bugs? Or do you take the plunge right away and hope that it’s smooth sailing? If you choose the latter, there’s a slim chance you’ll be able to go back …
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Apple’s iOS 14.5 update means iPhone and iPad apps now have to ask permission from users before tracking their movements online. According to a new analysis by Flurry Analytics, only 5% of US daily users with iOS 14.5 have opted in so far. Flurry Analytics, owned by Verizon Media, is used in more than 1 million mobile apps across 2 …
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Clubhouse, the invite-only audio chat app, is now available for Android devices after more than a year on iOS. The company said Sunday the beta would begin rolling out immediately in the US, followed by other English-speaking countries and eventually the rest of the world. “Our plan over the next few weeks is to collect feedback from the community, fix …
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Twitter on Thursday unveiled a new way to send and receive payments on the social media platform. Tip Jar lets account holders add an icon to their profile page listing payment services through which people can send money. Anyone using Twitter in English can now send tips to accounts on iOS and Android, while a limited group of people around the world using Twitter …
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After a lengthy beta, Apple has launched iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5. The updates went live Monday and include several additional features — such as new Siri voices and a fancy new Face ID feature that makes it possible to use your iPhone while wearing a face mask. While it’s tempting to update your iPhone or iPad to the latest software Apple has to offer, …
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When Apple first released the latest major update to its mobile operating system, iOS 14, in September, iPhone fans were excited to see several new features and improvements that make using their phones easier. But Android users were quick to point out that the changes looked a little… familiar. While iOS 14.5’s release in April saw some brand-new features — including …
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Facebook grew its users and revenue in the first quarter, but the social media giant reiterated that a new privacy update Apple released this week could hinder its ads business. “We continue to expect increased ad targeting headwinds in 2021 from regulatory and platform changes, notably the recently-launched iOS 14.5 update, which we expect to begin having an impact in …
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Apple’s latest update for the iPhone and iPad is out now, and it brings a ton of new features. iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 include several new features and improvements. For example, you can now unlock your iPhone using Face ID when wearing a facial covering, and you’ll now have the option to stop apps from tracking you across the web …
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