Apple has previewed software features for cognitive, vision, hearing and mobility accessibility, along with innovative tools for individuals who are nonspeaking or at risk of losing their ability to speak….
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Anthony is the founder of Australian Apple News. He is a long-time Apple user and former editor of Australian Macworld. He has contributed to many technology magazines and newspapers as well as appearing regularly on radio and occasionally on TV.
Tap to Pay makes it easier for businesses to accept payments
Apple’s Tap to Pay service has been available in the USA for a while now. Westpac and Tyro payments can now offer the service to their business clients, enabling shoppers…
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Telstra to raise mobile plan prices
Telstra, Australia’s largest mobile carrier, has announced that prices for mobile plans will increase by between $3 and $6 per month in line with inflation for 4 July 2023. And…
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Melburnians rejoice – Apple Pay on public transport is coming
The Victorian state government has announced that the public transport contract handled by NTT will end in November 2023 with US company Conduent taking over with a $1.7B contract. And…
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Emergency SOS via satellite is available in Australia and New Zealand on all iPhone 14 models
Apple’s safety service Emergency SOS via satellite is available starting today in Australia and New Zealand on all iPhone 14 models. The technology enables users to message with emergency services…
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Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad finally arrive – as subscription apps
Apple will release Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad on 23 May 2023. The new apps, which will be available as monthly or annual subscriptions, bring touch interfaces…
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Apple’s headset will usher in a new reality
Apple’s new mixed reality headset and realityOS are expected to make their official public debut at WWDC in June 2023. And, as you’d expect, there are plenty of rumours and…
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Algorithms are not measurements – Apple Health is excellent but not perfect
One of the most common topics of discussion on health and well-being forums comes from the way certain metrics are derived and used. For example, many people point to Body…
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AirPods, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max get firmware update
Apple has released firmware updates for AirPods, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. According to the company the update addresses “Bug fixes and other improvements” and brings the firmware up to…
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Steve Jobs Archive releases book of the Apple founder’s correspondence and more
Make Something Wonderful, is a new book comprised of a curated collection of Steve Jobs’ speeches, interviews and correspondence. The book, that brings together content published at the Steve Jobs…
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