The success of platforms such as the Mac, iPhone and iPad has been built on two pillars: Apple’s efforts in creating platforms that engage users and developers that see the…
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iCloud prices are increasing in some regions
Apple has bumped up the price of iCloud storage in some countries and regions. And while the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and South America are on Apple’s hit…
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Apple Podcasts app gets a pre-iOS 17 update
With iOS 17 just around the corner, Apple isn’t waiting to give us new features in the apps that ship with its mobile operating platform. The Podcasts app gets a…
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Public transport in NSW is getting Express Mode for Apple Pay
Transport NSW has entered an agreement with Apple to use Express Mode for Apple Pay. This will enable public transport patrons to tap on and off trains, buses, trams and…
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Apple’s Find My ecosystem continues to grow
Apple’s Find My service is incredibly useful. When someone in my home can’t find their phone, I use Find My to make it play a sound. And, of course, there’s…
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How to check for Apple service outages
We tend to take cloud services, such as iCloud, for granted. Companies like Apple invest billions of dollars in deploying systems and infrastructure that are designed to run continuously and…
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Apple’s new privacy ad is funny and serious at the same time
Apple has, for many years, produced some of the funniest and most creative ads the tech industry has even seen. There was the famous 1984 ad, produced by Ridley Scott,…
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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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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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Rumour Mill: Apple to stop iCloud on a number of devices
With the need to continually update software in order to mitigate security risks and remediate flaws, there is a strong rumour that Apple will cut off access to iCloud on…
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