WhatsApp to Let Users Encrypt Chat Backups Uploaded to iCloud
WhatsApp has announced it will give its two billion users the option to upload their chat backups to Apple's iCloud using password-protected encryption. Currently, WhatsApp on iPhone lets users back up their chat history to ‌‌iCloud‌‌, but messages and media that users back up aren't protected by WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption while in ‌‌Apple's cloud servers‌. Given that Apple holds the encryption keys for ‌iCloud‌, a subpoena of Apple or an unauthorized ‌iCloud‌ hack could potentially allow access to WhatsApp messages backed up there. Apple was reportedly pressured to not add encryption to ‌iCloud‌ Backups after the FBI complained. The upcoming WhatsApp feature will resolve that security vulnerability by allowing users to encrypt and password-protect their chat history before uploading it to Apple's cloud-based platform. WhatsApp began early work on the security feature back in March 2020. The rollout will make backups secure in remote ‌iCloud‌ servers by making them unreadable without an encryption key. Encrypted backups will be optional, and users will be asked to save a 64-bit encryption key or create a password that is associated with the key. According to a whitepaper published by the Facebook-owned platform, when a WhatsApp user creates a password linked to their account's encryption key, WhatsApp stores the key in a physical hardware security module (HSM) that acts like a safety deposit box and can only be unlocked using the correct password. WhatsApp only knows that a key exists in a HSM, not the key itself or the associated password to unlock it. When the password is used to unlock the HSM, the encryption key is released which then decrypts the account's backup on Apple's servers. If the wrong password is entered repeatedly, however, the data in the HSM becomes permanently inaccessible. WhatsApp will only know that a key exists in a HSM, not the key itself or the associated password to unlock it. "WhatsApp is the first global messaging service at this scale to offer end-to-end encrypted messaging and backups, and getting there was a really hard technical challenge that required an entirely new framework for key storage and cloud storage across operating systems," said Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a post announcing the feature.The encrypted chat backups feature will be rolled out in the coming weeks on Android (for WhatsApp users backing up to Google Drive) and iOS, and will be available in every market where WhatsApp is operational, which could put the company at odds with some governments. Comparatively, Apple is not making its upcoming ‌iCloud‌+ Private Relay encrypted browsing feature available to users living under certain authoritarian regimes, including China, Belarus, Colombia, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkmenistan, Uganda, and the Philippines. According to Apple, "regulatory reasons" are preventing the Private Relay feature from launching in those countries.Tags: security, iCloud, WhatsApp, EncryptionRelated Forum: Apple Music, Apple Pay/Card, iCloud, Fitness+This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Warns Vibrations Like Those From High-Power Motorcycle Engines Can Harm iPhone Cameras
Apple today published a new support document warning iPhone users that the cameras on their devices can be damaged by exposure to certain vibrational frequencies such as those generated by high-power motorcycle engines. ‌iPhone‌ camera lenses with optical image stabilization (OIS) or closed-loop autofocus (AF) are susceptible to this damage due to their use of gyroscopes and/or magnetic sensors to help compensate for movement and vibration when shooting photos or video.The OIS and closed-loop AF systems in iPhone are designed for durability. However, as is the case with many consumer electronics that include systems like OIS, long-term direct exposure to high-amplitude vibrations within certain frequency ranges may degrade the performance of these systems and lead to reduced image quality for photos and videos. It is recommended to avoid exposing your iPhone to extended high-amplitude vibrations.Due to this risk, Apple recommends that users not attach their iPhones directly to the chassis or handlebars of such motorcycles, as direct transmission of vibrations can be intense. Apple even recommends that users mounting their devices to lower-powered devices like mopeds and electric scooters at least use a vibration-dampening mount to minimize the chances of any damage. First ride on the motorcycle and I think I toasted the camera in my iPhone.8 miles. Crappy design.— James Chadbourne (@mack505) September 4, 2021 It is unclear whether there is a specific reason Apple has posted the document at this time, but there have been a number of reports on discussion forums and other venues over the years about damage caused in such scenarios, including on mountain bikes. Apple has previously warned that OIS and closed-loop AF systems can similarly suffer from magnetic interference that degrades camera performance when used with certain ‌iPhone‌ accessories, although magnet-related issues tend to be temporary and can be remedied by simply removing the accessories. Vibrations can more easily result in permanent damage to the systems. All ‌iPhone‌ models from the ‌iPhone‌ 7 onward, as well as the ‌iPhone‌ 6 Plus and ‌iPhone‌ 6s Plus, have OIS and/or closed-loop AF and are potentially affected.Related Roundups: iPhone SE 2020, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 ProBuyer's Guide: iPhone SE (Don't Buy), iPhone 12 (Don't Buy), iPhone 12 Pro (Don't Buy)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple TV+ has Released a 4-Minute Featurette of Season 2 of 'The Morning Show' that Starts next Friday
Apple TV+ has posted a "behind the scenes" featurette with the creators and cast of The Morning Show.

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Apple Analyst Kuo: Mass Production of Apple Watch 7 is set to Begin, with Luxshare playing a Major Role in 2021 and 2022
Last week the Nikkei Asia claimed that production of the Apple Watch 7 had hit a snag. Today, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kou put investor's minds at rest with the news that his latest investigation pointed out that Apple had solved the quality problem of the Apple Watch 7 panel modules.

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What to Expect at the September 14 Apple Event: iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, and More
Apple is holding its annual iPhone-centric event on Tuesday, September 14, and like last year, it will be entirely digital. We've been hearing rumors about what's coming for many months now, so we have a good idea of what to expect. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. We're expecting the new iPhone 13 models and Apple Watch Series 7 models to debut at the event, along with new Apple Watch bands and iPhone cases. We could also get the AirPods 3, and there are also other products on the horizon like new iPads and the M1X MacBook Pro, but with Apple rumored to be holding multiple events over the next few months, this one may have more of an iPhone focus. This guide highlights everything that we're expecting to see at the September event based on the rumors we've heard so far. iPhone 13 Apple will release four iPhones in 2021, including a 5.4-inch iPhone 13 mini, a 6.1-inch iPhone 13, a 6.1-inch iPhone 13 Pro, and a 6.7-inch iPhone 13 Pro Max. If that sounds a lot like the iPhone 12 lineup, well, it is. The iPhone 13 models will be almost identical to the iPhone 12 models, and we're expecting few design changes. That said, the new models might be just a little bit thicker, and there could be new colors. A darker graphite gray shade and bronze have been rumored, but not confirmed, as has a pink shade. The side button, mute button, and volume buttons may be a bit lower and some of the biggest design changes are coming to the camera. The iPhone 13 Pro will have a bigger camera bump and the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 will have lenses arranged diagonally. Camera bumps may be thicker, but individual lenses will protrude less. On the front side, we're expecting a smaller Face ID notch with the speaker moving to the top edge of the display. There may be some improvements to Face ID itself, but we haven't heard that from a reliable source. The iPhone 13 Pro models are rumored to be getting a 120Hz "ProMotion" display to finally put the iPhone on par with the iPad Pro. This will be enabled through new low-power LTPO backplane technology, which may also facilitate an always-on display similar to what we have on the current Apple Watch models. Inside, the iPhone 13 models will have a 5-nanometer A15 chip and as with all updates to the A-series chip, it's expected to bring faster performance and efficiency improvements that will boost battery life. Qualcomm's X60 modem will bring faster 5G connection speeds and better 5G coverage, and Apple is expected to bring super-fast mmWave connectivity to more countries. As for WiFi, iPhone 13 models may support the latest WiFi 6E specification. Apple is rumored to be using bigger batteries in all the iPhone 13 models, which might bring longer battery life, but the always-on display and 120Hz refresh rate might eat some of that up on the Pro models. We've heard a rumor that wired charging might be faster with support for up to 25W, and reverse wireless charging is a possibility but hasn't been confirmed by a reliable source. Camera technology improves each year, and rumors suggest all of the new iPhones are getting updated features. Some of the biggest improvements will come to the iPhone 13 Pro, which is expected to be on par with the iPhone 13 Pro Max this year with a better telephoto lens. The iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max are expected to get sensors with larger pixels to improve photos in low-light conditions, and the Ultra Wide camera on these models will feature autofocus and an improved f/1.8 aperture for low-light improvements. The sensor-shift stabilization feature available in the Pro models is expected to come to the entire iPhone 13 lineup for much better stability for the Wide camera. On the Pro models, the Ultra Wide camera may also use sensor-shift stabilization. A new cinematic video mode will work like Portrait mode but for video, and Apple is adding ProRes support to the Pro models, which is the video equivalent of ProRAW. The built-in camera filters will be improved and will be applied to objects and people more precisely rather than being overlaid on the entire photo, plus Night Mode could get better colors and new features for recognizing the night sky. The iPhone 13 models may support up to 1TB storage for the first time, up from the prior 512GB maximum. There were rumors of a portless design and under-display Touch ID, but those did not pan out and we're no longer expecting those features. For more detail on what's coming in the iPhone 13 lineup, we have a dedicated iPhone 13 roundup. Apple Watch Series 7 No new health features are expected for the Apple Watch this year, but it is getting the first redesign we've seen since 2018. The Apple Watch Series 7 will better match the iPhone 13 because it's adopting the same flat-edged design, which is a major change from the curved edges the Apple Watch has had since its 2015 introduction. The Apple Watch Series 7 will come in new 41mm and 45mm size options, up from 40mm and 44mm. Combined with thinner bezels, this will allow for significantly larger displays that will also include a new lamination technique that brings the display closer to the watch's surface. We could see new color options, such as a green color that could join or replace the blue shade introduced last year. Rumors have been mixed on whether the new design will make the Series 7 thicker or thinner, so we'll have to wait to see. An updated S7 chip will be included in the Series 7, and because it's smaller, it leaves more room for other components like a bigger battery. New wireless connectivity is expected, as is an improved version of the current U1 Ultra Wideband chip. Apple is designing new Series 7-exclusive watch faces to go with the larger displays, including a Modular Max face, a Continuum face, and a new world time watch face. Alongside the launch of the new watch, Apple is debuting new "Time to Run" and "Audio Meditations" features that will accompany the "Time to Walk" option that was introduced earlier this year. Apple has reportedly been having some difficulties ramping up mass production of the Apple Watch Series 7, so while we expect to see an introduction at this event, its actual launch could be delayed a bit compared to the iPhone 13 or initially available only in very limited quantities. For more on the Apple Watch Series 7, we have a dedicated guide that aggregates everything we know about it so far. AirPods 3 Apple's most affordable earbuds are getting an update in 2021, and it could come at the September event, although we're a bit less certain it's coming at this event than we are with the iPhone and Apple Watch. Whenever they arrive, the AirPods 3 will get a design overhaul with a more AirPods Pro-like look. We're expecting an AirPods Pro design with shorter stems, and there are mixed rumors on whether or not the new AirPods will have the same silicone tips or if they'll retain the current no-tip design, but it's looking like they'll be a tipless hybrid of the current AirPods and AirPods Pro. The case is shorter and wider than the current AirPods case and is more similar to the AirPods Pro case. New internal hardware with an updated wireless chip is a possibility, and we could see extended range and battery life improvements. The AirPods 3 won't get AirPods Pro features like Noise Cancellation, and they'll still be the most affordable AirPods. New Software Updates Apple is expected to release iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15 just a few days ahead of when the new iPhone models are set to become available. If the iPhone models are announced on the 14th and are set to launch on the 24th, for example, we could see the software updates launch on the 22nd. Alternatively, some of the software updates could come as soon as the 15th if Apple repeats last year's timing. Either way, Apple will let us know the launch dates for the software on event day. If Apple follows its recent pattern of releases, macOS Monterey may be released a bit after iOS 15 and its sister updates so we may not see Monterey until later in September or in October. Expected Later This Year Last year, Apple held events in September, October, and November, and it was an autumn event extravaganza. Multiple events proved to be successful, and it's something we're also counting on this year. 2020 was a special situation because of the iPhone delay, so we may only get two events this year, but three is still a possibility. Here's what we may see at events held in October and/or November: MacBook Pro - Apple is working on an updated version of the MacBook Pro that will come in 14 and 16-inch size options. It will have thinner bezels and a larger display, along with a redesigned chassis. It will mark the return of MagSafe connectivity over USB-C, and Apple is also bringing back the HDMI port and SD card slot. The new MacBook Pro models will do away with the Touch Bar in favor of a row of function keys, and in many ways, this redesign will mark a return to the pre-2016 MacBook Pro. Most notably, the upcoming MacBook Pro models will use a new "M1X" chip that's an upgrade to the M1. Mac mini - According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is working on a new version of the Mac mini that will feature an M1X chip. This new Mac mini will replace the current Intel version of the Mac mini and it is coming "in the next several months." iPad 9 - There is a new version of the low-cost iPad in development and it's expected to launch before the end of the year. It will continue to have a Home button, but it will get an updated 10.5-inch display and it could be thinner and lighter than prior models. A faster A-series chip is also expected. iPad mini 6 - Apple has major changes in store for the iPad mini 6, which is expected to be updated with an all-display design. Like the iPad Air, it will have no Home button and it could feature a Touch ID power button. How to Watch The iPhone 13 event will kick off on Tuesday, September 14 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Apple will live stream the event on its website and on YouTube. For those unable to watch, MacRumors will have live coverage of the event both on MacRumors.com and through our MacRumorsLive Twitter account.Tag: September 2021 Apple EventThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple to Start Selling All 24-Inch iMac Colors in Retail Stores
We're not expecting new Macs to debut at Apple's upcoming "California Streaming" event, but according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is making one small tweak to its Mac sales plans. After the September 14 event, Apple retail stores will begin selling the 24-inch iMac in all colors, which will mean all seven colors will be able to be purchased in store. Right now, Apple's retail stores only offer the ‌iMac‌ in green, pink, blue, and silver. The yellow, orange, and purple colors cannot be purchased in stores and must be ordered online. The change will make it easier for customers who want one of the more unusual ‌iMac‌ colors to get an ‌iMac‌ right away without having to wait for shipping. It may also mean that third-party stores will be able to carry additional colors, as retailers like Best Buy have also been limited to green, pink, blue, and silver. There are highly anticipated redesigned 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro models that are in the works, but unfortunately, we are not expecting these new machines at the September event. Instead, Apple will likely hold a second October and/or November event that will focus on Macs and iPads.Related Roundup: iMacTag: Apple StoreBuyer's Guide: iMac (Neutral)Related Forum: iMacThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple TV+ News: 'Swagger' Debuts October 29, 'Yo Gabba Gabba' Revival, John Lithgow Joins 'Sharper'
The first season of basketball-focused TV show "Swagger" is set to premiere on Friday, October 29, Apple announced today. "Swagger" is a drama series inspired by Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant's childhood and his experience as a talented youth basketball player courted by recruiters.Inspired by Durant's experiences, "Swagger" explores the world of youth basketball, and the players, their families and coaches who walk the fine line between dreams and ambition, and opportunism and corruption. Off the court, the show reveals what it's like to grow up in America.The 10-episode series is set to star Isaiah Hill, O'Shea Jackson Jr., and Quvenzhané Wallis. Kevin Durant was involved in the show's creation alongside Reggie Rock and Brian Grazer. When the show premieres on October 29, the first three episodes will be available, with new episodes to follow each Friday. In other Apple TV+ news, John Lithgow has been cast in ‌Apple TV+‌ thriller "Sharper," and he will star alongside Julianne Moore. "Sharper" follows the story of a woman who cons her way through the world of Manhattan's wealthy elite. Apple has also inked a deal for popular children's television show "Yo Gabba Gabba." Apple is creating a new 20-episode "Yo Gabba Gabba" series and has also acquired the rights to all prior "Yo Gabba Gabba" TV shows and specials.Tags: Apple TV Shows, Apple TV PlusThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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MacRumors Giveaway: Win an iPhone 13 and Case Prize Pack From CaseBorne
For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with iPhone case maker CaseBorne to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win one of Apple's upcoming iPhone 13 models along with a prize pack of cases to go along with it. CaseBorne, rebranded this year from ArmadilloTek, offers a range of different case options that are designed to offer high levels of protection for Apple's iPhones, keeping them safe from drops and bumps. The R Series cases, priced at $30, are made from a clear polycarbonate material that leaves the body of the iPhone visible so you're not hiding the device's finish. The cases feature soft rubber inside to absorb shock should the iPhone be dropped, and the case is enclosed in a protective aluminum frame available in iridescent, black, pink, and red. A raised lip protects the front of the display, and all buttons are protected but usable. It offers 12-foot drop protection without adding a significant amount of bulk. CaseBorne also makes the R Series cases with a Kevlar/Aramid Fiber frame as an alternative to the clear polycarbonate, with this version available in black or red and priced at $40. For those who need maximum protection, CaseBorne offers the Vanguard Series cases, which are thicker and more rugged. Priced at $30, the V Series cases offer three layers of protection and can keep the iPhone safe from drops as high as 21 feet. There's a shock absorbent TPU material that combines with a hard plastic shell for total device protection, and the honeycomb design and reinforced corners provide additional protection for the iPhone's weak spots. There's a protective screen and the sides protect the buttons, plus plug-ins keep ports safe from dust. The V Series cases come in black, orange, purple, and red, and there's a built-in kickstand at the back that can be pulled out when using the iPhone to watch videos. CaseBorne is planning to have a full range of cases available on Amazon when the iPhone launches, with 50 percent discounted pricing for those who purchase first. Details are available on the CaseBorne website. We have one iPhone 13 to give away, and the winner will be able to pick the color of their choice. The iPhone 13 models are not yet released, but information about the device can be found in our roundup. The prize will be available as soon as the new iPhones begin shipping, provided there are no launch delays. CaseBorne is also including four R Series cases, two Kevlar/Aramid R Series cases, and three V series cases to fit the iPhone 13. To enter to win our giveaway, use the Gleam.io widget below and enter an email address. Email addresses will be used solely for contact purposes to reach the winners and send the prizes. You can earn additional entries by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, subscribing to our YouTube channel, following us on Twitter, following us on Instagram, or visiting the MacRumors Facebook page. Due to the complexities of international laws regarding giveaways, only U.S. residents who are 18 years or older are eligible to enter. To offer feedback or get more information on the giveaway restrictions, please refer to our Site Feedback section, as that is where discussion of the rules will be redirected. CaseBorne GiveawayThe contest will run from today (September 10) at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time through 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time on September 17. The winner will be chosen randomly on September 17 and will be contacted by email. The winner will have 48 hours to respond and provide a shipping address before a new winner is chosen.Tag: giveawayThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Deals: Get the 2020 64GB Wi-Fi iPad Air for $499.99 ($99 Off, Lowest Ever)
Amazon today has the 2020 64GB Wi-Fi iPad Air for $499.99, down from $599.00 in all colors. Currently, the Green color has the best shipping estimate, with a few options arriving late next week. You'll see this sale price applied at the checkout screen thanks to an automatic $39.01 coupon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Otherwise, Amazon's stock on these iPad Air tablets has been very low over the last few weeks and continues into September. You can order Rose Gold, Sky Blue, Silver, and Space Gray at the $499.99 price tag, but shipping estimates for those are delayed into October. $99 OFF64GB Wi-Fi iPad Air for $499.99 Across the board, this sale represents the lowest price we've ever tracked on this model of the iPad Air. There are also a few solid deals on the 256GB Wi-Fi model and cellular models, but stock shortages stretch into those tablets as well. For even more iPad deals, head to our full Best Deals guide for iPad. In that guide we track the best discounts online for iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro.Related Roundups: Apple Deals, iPad Air Buyer's Guide: iPad Air (Neutral)Related Forum: iPadThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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A US Judge orders Epic Games to pay Apple damages for Breach of Contract and Apple to allow outside payment methods for Mobile Apps
U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has ordered Epic Games to pay damages to Apple for breach of contract. Apple, on the other hand was ordered to allow different forms of payment systems for apps..

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Epic CEO: Judge's Decision 'Isn't a Win for Developers or for Consumers,' Fortnite Not Immediately Returning to App Store
The year-long dispute between Epic Games and Apple reached a milestone with Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers delivering a middle-of-the road verdict that isn't quite what ‌Epic Games‌ or Apple wanted. Apple will not be required to support third-party app stores as ‌Epic Games‌ pushed for, but Apple will have to let developers offer "buttons, external links, or other calls to action" to direct customers to in-app purchase alternatives. In a statement on Twitter, ‌Epic Games‌ CEO Tim Sweeney said that the company was not happy with the verdict, and at the current time, there are no immediate plans for Fortnite to return to the App Store. Sweeney said that today's ruling "isn't a win" for developers or consumers. Fortnite will return to the iOS App Store when and where Epic can offer in-app payment in fair competition with Apple in-app payment, passing along the savings to consumers.— Tim Sweeney (@TimSweeneyEpic) September 10, 2021 He also said that Fortnite will return to the ‌App Store‌ when Epic can offer "in-app payment in fair competition with Apple in-app payment," which is unclear. At the current time, the specifics of the judge's ruling are unknown and the exact parameters of what Apple is required to provide have yet to be established. How the ruling is interpreted and what's ultimately implemented in terms of alternative payment methods remains to be seen. The ruling, for example, does not prevent Apple from requiring developers to support in-app purchases, it simply calls for Apple to also allow for other payment methods. What's clear, though, is that Fortnite will not immediately be returning to the ‌App Store‌, and Fortnite's return isn't even up to Epic. The judge's ruling makes it clear that ‌Epic Games‌ violated its contract with Apple, and that Apple's decision to terminate Epic's developer account was "valid, lawful, and enforceable." Apple is under no obligation to allow Fortnite back into the ‌App Store‌, and further, the injunction preventing Apple from banning the Unreal Engine developer account has ended. Apple is well within its rights to remove Epic's access for Unreal Engine development and distribution.Apple's termination of the DPLA and the related agreements between Epic Games and Apple was valid, lawful, and enforceable, and Apple has the contractual right to terminate its DPLA with any or all of Epic Games' wholly owned subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or otherentities under Epic Games' control at any time and at Apple's sole discretion.Epic Games also needs to pay Apple 30 percent of the $12 million that it brought in while offering the direct payment option that was in violation of Apple's ‌App Store‌ rules. Though Epic is unhappy with the decision, other companies that have been in disputes with Apple support the ruling. Spotify legal chief Horacio Gutierrez said that Spotify is "pleased" with the finding while also calling for legislation to further address Apple's anti-competitive conduct."We are pleased with Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers' finding that Apple engaged in anti-competitive conduct and has permanently prohibited their anti-steering provisions. This and other developments around the world show that there is strong need and momentum for legislation to address these and many other unfair practices, which are designed to hurt competition and consumers. This task has never been more urgent."Though Apple did not score a total win, Apple lawyer Kate Adams told members of the media that the ruling was a "resounding victory" that validates the ‌App Store‌ business model. Apple's official statement highlights the anti-trust portion of the ruling, which went in Apple's favor. Apple has yet to comment on the outside payment requirement.Today the Court has affirmed what we've known all along: the App Store is not in violation of antitrust law. As the Court recognized 'success is not illegal.' Apple faces rigorous competition in every segment in which we do business, and we believe customers and developers choose us because our products and services are the best in the world.Epic Games plans to appeal the parts of the ruling that it does not agree with, and Apple too will likely submit an appeal to push back on the anti-steering requirements the judge has enacted. Apple's lawyers told members of the media that they're still analyzing the judge's decision. As of right now, Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has given Apple 90 days to comply with her ruling and allow developers to add links and buttons to direct customers to alternative payment methods. Apple has sort of already taken steps toward the implementation of such a system with its announcement earlier this month that said "reader" apps could offer a link for account signups outside of the ‌App Store‌.Tags: Epic Games, Fortnite, Epic Games vs. AppleThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Epic Games vs. Apple Judgment Allows App Store Developers to Link to Alternative Payment Methods
A decision was reached today in the Epic Games v. Apple trial, with U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruling that Apple's anti-steering conduct is anti-competitive, and ruling in favor of Apple on all other counts. Judge Rogers issued a permanent injunction that requires Apple to let developers direct customers to payment options other than Apple's in-app purchase system. From the permanent injunction:Apple Inc. and its officers, agents, servants, employees, and any person in active concert or participation with them ("Apple"), are hereby permanently restrained and enjoined from prohibiting developers from (i) including in their apps and their metadata buttons, external links, or other calls to action that direct customers to purchasing mechanisms, in addition to In-App Purchasing and (ii) communicating with customers through points of contact obtained voluntarily from customers through account registration within the app.Judge Rogers ruled that Epic Games shall pay damages in an amount equal to 30% of the $12,167,719 in revenue that Epic Games collected from users in the Fortnite app on iOS through direct payments between August 2020 and October 2020, plus 30% of any such revenue Epic Games collected from November 1, 2020 through the date of judgment, plus interest. Apple is likely to appeal the decision. We've reached out to the company for comment and will update this story if we hear back. Epic Games v. Apple: Judgme... by MacRumorsTag: Epic Games vs. AppleThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Abandoned Low-Cost TV Dongle Plans, but Looking to Double New Apple TV+ Content Rate in 2022
Apple has abandoned its plans for a low-cost Apple TV dongle and is set to significantly accelerate and expand the output of new content on Apple TV+ next year, according to The Information. Sources said to be familiar with Apple's plans speaking to The Information have apparently revealed many of the company's internal discussions and attitudes around ‌Apple TV+‌ in detail. The company allegedly sees ‌Apple TV+‌ as a standalone business rather than a mechanism to encourage users to buy into the Apple ecosystem. The Information reported in 2018 that Apple was working on a low-cost TV dongle device as a more inexpensive alternative to the ‌Apple TV‌, which starts at $149. The project was driven by Tim Twerdahl, an Apple video and audio marketing executive, who argued that a low-cost TV device would make it more affordable for users to access ‌Apple TV+‌ based on his experience overseeing similar projects at Netflix and Amazon. Greg Joswiak and Phil Schiller reportedly overruled Twerdahl, insisting that Apple should not begin making cheap, low-margin devices due to its potential to damage its reputation for premium products, meaning that Twerdahl's low-cost TV device project was abandoned. Twerdahl is said to have recently left the company. Apple decided that an appropriate middle-ground solution would be to develop apps for ‌Apple TV+‌ on other platforms, such as devices from Samsung, Roku, Amazon, Sony, and Microsoft, which aligned with earlier concerns among executives, including Eddy Cue, that ‌Apple TV+‌ would need to be available on a wide range of devices, including non-Apple ones. Executives are said to have debated putting the Apple brand on another company's device for over a year, ahead of Apple reaching an agreement for a dedicated Apple TV+ button on the Roku remote control. Apple has apparently discussed similar arrangements with at least one other TV manufacturer, but there are no imminent plans for another dedicated button. The report explained that Apple intends to increase the amount of regular new content on ‌Apple TV+‌ in 2022, with at least one new item added per week, at more than double the pace of new content in 2021. Despite Apple's willingness to pay a premium for ‌Apple TV+‌ content, the company apparently refuses to cover budget overruns, insisting that studio partners pay for any additional costs. Some studio executives have apparently felt frustrated with Apple's lack of willingness to market shows aggressively before they come out, treating the debut of new shows like hardware products. The company is also said to share little detail with studio partners about the objectives of marketing campaigns, and whether they are aiming to advertise to acquire subscribers or raise awareness of an individual show. ‌Apple TV+‌ is also set to benefit from more than $500 million in marketing this year. The company is believed to have spent significantly less than this on marketing in 2020. Netflix, by comparison, spent $1.1 billion on marketing during the first half of 2021 alone. Apple has also reportedly told advertising partners that it will not buy campaigns for ‌Apple TV+‌ titles on Facebook or Instagram. It was estimated that by the end of 2020, ‌Apple TV+‌ had around 40 million subscribers. These numbers are roughly the same as of this summer, according to an individual said to have knowledge of Apple's subscriber figures. Approximately half of ‌Apple TV+‌ subscribers are now paying for the service, with the other half still using a free trial period. Other tidbits from the report include the fact that Apple has endeavored to protect its brand within ‌Apple TV+‌ shows, insisting that the unlikeable character of "Jo" in "Mythic Quest" was not seen using Apple devices during the show's second season. For more details, see The Information's full report.Related Roundup: Apple TVTags: theinformation.com, Apple TV Shows, Apple TV PlusBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home TheaterThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Plans to Spend $500 Million to Promote Apple TV+ and Bolster Content with the goal of one new Show or Movie per Week
Apple is going to major push with Apple TV+ over the next year with upping content output to a whole new level which is needed to be a serious contender in the streaming wars.

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Kuo: Apple Watch Series 8 Will Take Your Temperature, Future AirPods to Help Manage Your Health
In a research note focused on how the Apple Watch Series 7 will still be released in September despite a minor two-week delay in mass production, reputable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also briefly commented on the Apple Watch Series 8 and AirPods. Kuo said he is optimistic about demand for the Apple Watch in 2022 given that next year's Apple Watch Series 8 will offer new health management features, and he predicted this will include body temperature measurement. This feature would conveniently turn the Apple Watch into a thermometer on your wrist, which could be especially useful for detecting a fever, a common symptom of many illnesses. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and Debby Wu previously reported that the Apple Watch would likely gain a body temperature sensor in 2022, and The Wall Street Journal's Rolfe Winkler said the function would help with fertility planning. Apple has gradually expanded the health features available on the Apple Watch over the years to include heart rate tracking, irregular heart rhythm notifications, the ECG app, blood oxygen measuring, fall detection, and more. In an interview with Outside Magazine last year, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the Apple Watch is still in "the early innings" in regards to the amount of sensors that could be built into the device. "Think about the amount of sensors in your car," said Cook. "And arguably, your body is much more important than your car." Kuo also predicted that future AirPods will provide health management functions, but he did not provide any specific details. In May 2020, DigiTimes reported that future AirPods would adopt new system-in-package technology with embedded AI, allowing the AirPods to "monitor heart rates, step counts, and health conditions." Chinese supplier Luxshare Precision will be the "largest beneficiary" of Apple's health management hardware products, according to Kuo.Related Roundups: Apple Watch Series 6, AirPodsTags: Ming-Chi Kuo, TF International SecuritiesBuyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Don't Buy), AirPods (Don't Buy)Related Forums: Apple Watch, AirPodsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Music has created a Process that will Properly ID and Compensate DJ Creations with a Portion of Industry Royalties
It's being reported today that Apple Music announced that it’s created a process to properly identify and compensate all of the individual creators involved in making a DJ mix.

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Deals: Amazon Taking Up to $100 Off 2021 iPad Pro Tablets
Today we're tracking a handful of deals on the 2021 iPad Pro in both 11-inch and 12.9-inch configurations. You'll have a chance to save up to $100 on these models, which also focus on Wi-Fi only tablets and are all available on Amazon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Starting with the 128GB Wi-Fi 11-inch iPad Pro, you can get this tablet for $749.00, down from $799.00. We've seen this model at a lower price in the past, but this is a solid second-best deal from Amazon as the entry point into the 2021 iPad Pro ecosystem. $50 OFF128GB Wi-Fi 11-inch iPad Pro for $749.00 Secondly, the 512GB Wi-Fi 11-inch iPad Pro is priced at $999.99, down from $1,099.00. This is the lowest price we've ever tracked on this tablet, and only Amazon is offering the discount at this time. If you're shopping for the larger tablet, Amazon has the 128GB Wi-Fi 12.9-inch iPad Pro for $999.00, down from $1,099.00; and also the 256GB Wi-Fi model at $1,099.00, down from $1,199.00. $100 OFF128GB Wi-Fi 12.9-inch iPad Pro for $999.00 Additionally, the matching 12.9-inch iPad Pro Magic Keyboard (2021) is seeing a slight discount on Amazon this week. You can get the accessory for $324.88, down from $349.00 in Black, which is an Amazon all-time low. For even more iPad deals, head to our full Best Deals guide for iPad. In that guide we track the best discounts online for iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro.Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple has Fired Ashley Gjøvik who filed a complaint with the U.S. National Labor Relations Board last month
In mid-August Patently Apple posted a report about Apple's new rebellious culture. While the report covered a number of recent incidences, one of them involved Ashley Gjøvik, a senior engineering project manager who had a long history of publicly criticizing the company's culture of work. Apple put her on paid leave. A new report published today states that Apple has officially fired her.

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Apple's iPhone 13 could Capture One-Third of 2021 Global 5G Shipments
Apple’s iPhone 12 and upcoming 13 series devices are set to spike Q4 2021 allowing Apple to capture one-third of global 5G shipments

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Apple Music Now Uses Shazam Technology to Pay Rights Holders in DJ Mixes
Apple has announced the creation of a process to properly identify and compensate individual creators involved in making DJ mixes that are streamed on Apple Music (via TechCrunch). The process reportedly uses technology from Shazam, and Apple is working with major and independent labels to work out a system whereby streaming royalties are fairly divided among DJs, labels, and artists who feature in the mixes. Since the rise of streaming services, the job of paying rights holders whose music is used in a DJ mix has been a lingering issue. The rise in popularity of the EDM genre has also resulted in an increasing number of remixes, mash-ups, and DJ mixes that incorporate samples from other songs, making working out who should be compensated even harder. ‌Apple Music‌ originally introduced DJ mixes and mash-ups in 2016 through a partnership with Dubset Media Holdings to identify and pay for licensed music within mixes. Now, Apple is using the Shazam technology it acquired in 2018 to identify and compensate everyone whose content appears in a mix. "Apple Music is the first platform that offers continuous mixes where there's a fair fee involved for the artists whose tracks are included in the mixes and for the artist making those mixes," DJ Charlotte de Witte told TechCrunch on behalf of Apple. "It's a step in the right direction where everyone gets treated fairly. I'm beyond excited to have the chance to provide online mixes again."As part of the rollout, Apple is showcasing the thousands of mixes already available on the service within its dedicated genre section for DJ mixes within the ‌Apple Music‌ app. Studio K7!'s DJ Kicks archive of mixes will also start rolling out on ‌Apple Music‌, giving users access to mixes that haven't been on the market in over 15 years. The new technology will also let ‌Apple Music‌ subscribers see the names of individual tracks within a streamed mix, as well as give them the ability to skip or save the songs for listening offline. Tag: Apple MusicThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Revamped Apple Maps Rolls Out Across Italy
In July of this year, Apple began testing its revamped Maps experience across Italy, following rollouts in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain. Apple has now officially launched those Maps improvements in Italy, San Marino, Vatican City, and Andorra, according to MacStories. The update brings a raft of previously unavailable Maps features to the regions, including Look Around, lane guidance, speed camera data, 3D buildings, Siri Natural Language Guidance, and improved navigation. The update also adds more detailed road coverage, and faster and more accurate navigation. Regarding the rollout, Apple's senior VP of services Eddy Cue provided MacStories with the following statement: "Apple Maps is the best way to explore and navigate the world, all while protecting your privacy, and we're excited to bring this experience to even more users with today's rollout. We have rebuilt the map from the ground up, with better navigation, richer detail, more accurate information for places, and remarkable features that only Apple can deliver, including Look Around, Siri Natural Language Guidance, and more. Now it is easier than ever for users in Italy to find the places they love and get to where they're going even faster and easier."Apple Maps received a major overhaul in iOS 15 and in addition to new details in cities, an interactive globe, and enhanced driving directions, there are a handful of other smaller features that will be available. Other new Maps features include 3D road level perspectives for complex interchanges, step-by-step augmented reality directions when walking, a redesigned transit experience, new place cards with updated info about businesses, improved search functionality, and a dedicated Maps user profile for reporting issues, selecting favorites, and choosing a preferred mode of transit. At WWDC 2021 last month, Apple announced that its revamped Maps experience would be expanded to all users in Italy and Australia later this year. In early 2020, Apple said it would begin rolling out the revamped Maps experience across Europe in the coming months, so other countries should soon follow. The updated maps provide more comprehensive views of roads, buildings, parks, airports, shopping malls, sports venues like baseball fields and tennis courts, and other details.Tags: Apple Maps, ItalyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Several Apple Products Currently Experiencing Delayed Shipping Times
Several Apple products, including recently launched devices, are currently experiencing delayed shipping times, a possible sign that the ongoing chip shortage could be more significantly impacting Apple and its products. During the company's third-quarter earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook warned that the chip shortage that has plagued the industry for the last few months would impact iPhone shipments this year. While Cook was likely referencing constraints with the upcoming iPhone 13, the shortage could be creeping onto existing models. Ahead of an expected refresh or update, the current and soon-to-be last generation devices can be expected to be depleted in stock as Apple makes room for the newer models. As a result, select configurations of the iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 are showing up to two weeks for shipments at the time of writing. Similarly, across the Apple Watch lineup, some models of the aluminum case of the Series 6 are at least three to four weeks out, while stainless steel models are entirely sold out or at least three weeks away. Next Tuesday, September 14, Apple is expected to release the ‌iPhone 13‌ and Apple Watch Series 7 to replace the existing models. While the ‌iPhone‌ and Apple Watch are soon getting updated, likely resulting in the delayed shipments, other products are less certain. For example, the 21.5-inch iMac, powered with the M1 Apple silicon chip, is currently at least three to four weeks out. As a matter of fact, all products with the ‌M1‌ Apple silicon chip are currently experiencing some form of delay. For instance, depending on configuration, the ‌M1‌ 13-inch MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro are listing three days or up to a week for shipments, though specific timeframes will fluctuate. Under normal circumstances, depending on location, products may be available for same-day delivery. The ‌M1‌ Apple silicon chip was announced in November of last year, and since its announcement, Apple has expanded it to more products, including the ‌iPad Pro‌. The out-of-normal shipping times for multiple ‌M1‌ products could act as further proof that the chip shortage is directly limiting ‌M1‌ production, hindering shipping times and general availability. In the last several months, several reports have suggested that Apple's suppliers are struggling to keep up with demand. Specifically, the company's suppliers for mini-LED displays to be used in upcoming MacBook Pros have reportedly struggled to reach satisfactory output levels, possibly pushing Apple to invest in procuring additional suppliers.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Obsoletes 16GB Fifth-Generation iPod touch
Apple today added the 16GB fifth-generation iPod touch, released in 2013, to its list of obsolete products. This specific variation of the ‌iPod touch‌ was released as a lower-end option to the fifth-generation ‌iPod touch‌ released a year earlier. Compared to its 32GB and 64GB companions, the 16GB model was only offered in a single silver color and lacked a rear camera or loop. Apple followed up the fifth-generation ‌iPod touch‌ with the sixth-generation in the summer of 2015. Compared to the previous generation, the newer model featured improved performance and the removal of the wrist strap. Since the seventh-generation ‌iPod touch‌ released in 2019, Apple has not yet updated its iconic product. Apple classifies products that have been discontinued for at least seven years as "obsolete," meaning that they cannot receive any hardware service from Apple or its service providers.Tag: vintage and obsoleteThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Kuo: Apple Watch Series 7 to Ship Late September After Production Issues Resolved
Apple has resolved its Apple Watch Series 7 production issues and will start mass producing the new model in mid to late September, with a launch in the same month still on schedule, according to a new investor note by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The production issue of the Apple Watch 7 is mainly related to the panel side. However, it has been resolved, and mass production of panel modules will begin in mid-September.According to Based on this schedule, Kuo says the end product will start mass shipments in late September. More to follow...Related Roundup: Apple Watch Series 6Buyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Apple WatchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Epic Games Asks Apple to Restore Fortnite in South Korea Following Ban on In-App Purchase Requirement
Epic Games today said that it has asked Apple to reinstate its Fortnite developer account because it intends to release Fortnite in South Korea. South Korea in late August passed a bill that bans Apple from requiring developers to use its in-app purchase system. The bill forces Apple (and Google) to let developers use third-party payment methods to make purchases. ‌Epic Games‌ now says that it intends to release Fornite in Korea and offer both Epic payment and Apple payment options side-by-side "in compliance with the new Korean law." Epic has asked Apple to restore our Fortnite developer account. Epic intends to re-release Fortnite on iOS in Korea offering both Epic payment and Apple payment side-by-side in compliance with the new Korean law.— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) September 9, 2021 Fortnite has been unavailable on iOS devices since Apple pulled the app in August 2020. Apple removed the app from the App Store after ‌Epic Games‌ added a direct payment option that skirted Apple's in-app purchase requirements, and since then, the two have been embroiled in a bitter legal battle. ‌Epic Games‌ attempted to get a judge to require Apple to allow Fortnite on the ‌App Store‌ while the lawsuit played out, but the judge refused because the situation that caused Fortnite to be banned was of ‌Epic Games‌' own making. When South Korea passed its updated Telecommunications Business Act banning Apple from requiring in-app purchases, Apple said that it would put users at risk of fraud and undermine privacy protections.The Telecommunications Business Act will put users who purchase digital goods from other sources at risk of fraud, undermine their privacy protections, make it difficult to manage their purchases, and features like "Ask to Buy" and Parental Controls will become less effective. We believe user trust in App Store purchases will decrease as a result of this legislation -- leading to fewer opportunities for the over 482,000 registered developers in Korea who have earned more than KRW8.55 trillion to date with Apple.It is not yet clear if Apple will be willing to reinstate the Fortnite developer account and allow ‌Epic Games‌ to distribute Fortnite in South Korea. Apple and ‌Epic Games‌ faced off in a trial that took place earlier this year, and we are still awaiting a final ruling from the judge overseeing the case. ‌Epic Games‌ argued that iOS should be opened up to competing app stores, but it is unlikely that Apple will be required to implement such a drastic change.Tags: Epic Games, Fortnite, Epic Games vs. AppleThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Brace yourselves: Hybrid work is hard. Here’s how Microsoft Teams and Office 365 can help
The shift to remote work over the last 18 months is one of the most significant changes in work culture since the Industrial Revolution. To understand how this change is impacting our customers and Microsoft employees, we’ve been conducting regular research and internal surveys. As reported in our recent Work Trend Index, survey data shows… The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.

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Microsoft acquires Clipchamp to empower creators
Microsoft acquires Clipchamp to help you express yourself through the power of video. The Clipchamp team is a creative powerhouse dedicated to quality and great customer outcomes—and we welcome them wholeheartedly as kindred spirits. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.

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From Windows 365 to Q&A in Microsoft Teams meetings—here’s what’s new in Microsoft 365
This month, we’re announcing the general availability of Windows 365 along with new capabilities across Teams, Yammer, Office, and more. The post From Windows 365 to Q&A in Microsoft Teams meetings—here’s what’s new in Microsoft 365 appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.

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New pricing for Microsoft 365
Today we are announcing changes to our commercial pricing for Microsoft 365—the first substantive pricing update since we launched Office 365 a decade ago. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.

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Switch 9.34 – Converts a variety of audio formats.
Switch File Format Converter is a sound file converter for Mac. It can convert audio files from many sources into mp3 or wav format. Switch Converter is very easy to use. Just add the files you want to convert to the list, select the format you want to use, and then click the convert button. Features: Simple and intuitive interface. Converts a variety of different audio file formats (including WMA, MOV, AIFF formats) into MP3 or WAV format. MPEG Layer-3 encoding done using the LAME codec, providing complete control over mode and bitrate selection. Wave encoding allows configuration of encoding technique, bit rate, sampling rate and number of channels. Ability to play tracks prior to conversion. Version 9.34: Bug fixes Download Now]] >

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Tabby 1.0.157 – Highly configurable terminal emulator (was Terminus).
Tabby (formerly Terminus) is a highly configurable terminal emulator, SSH and serial client for macOS Integrated SSH client and connection manager Integrated serial terminal Theming and color schemes Fully configurable shortcuts and multi-chord shortcuts Split panes Remembers your tabs PowerShell (and PS Core), WSL, Git-Bash, Cygwin, Cmder and CMD support Direct file transfer from/to SSH sessions via Zmodem Full Unicode support including double-width characters Doesn't choke on fast-flowing outputs Proper shell experience on Windows including tab completion (via Clink) Integrated encrypted container for SSH secrets and configuration Version 1.0.157: Fixed saving profiles Windows: added built-in profiles for MSYS2 SSH: reworked keyboard-interactive auth Version for Apple Silicon Download Now

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BOINC 7.16.19 – Donate your idle computer time to research.
BOINC is a program that lets you donate your idle computer time to science projects like SETI@home, Climateprediction.net, Rosetta@home, World Community Grid, and many others. After installing BOINC on your computer, you can connect it to as many of these projects as you like. Use the idle time on your computer to cure diseases, study global warming, discover pulsars, and do many other types of scientific research. It's safe, secure, and easy. Although BOINC supports 64-bit Intel project applications on OS X 10.5.0 and above, the only part of the BOINC client package built as a 64-bit executable is the screensaver coordinator for OS X 10.6.x and later. The BOINC libraries also include a 64-bit build so that they can be linked with 64-bit project applications.Version 7.16.19: Same as 7.16.18, but with some strings translated for additional languages Download Now]] >

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ProSelect 2020r1.7 – Pro photography presentation and sales package.
ProSelect is now the industry's leading presentation and sales software helping thousands of professional photographers double and triple (and more!) their sales results. ProSelect includes all of the functions that you need to run a successful in-person sales session. It includes a browser, slideshow, ordering system, proofing tool, montage (composite layout) designer, book builder, production system and much, much more. Ideally, use ProSelect with a projector or large screen TV to best effect because you can projector your products at actual size. ProSelect support dual screens where you can keep the operator controls on one screen and just show the images on the other. ProSelect's Working with Rooms module allows you to show single images, matted products, canvases (or any mix of these together, with or without frames) correctly scaled on an image of a wall. You can use one of ProSelect built in pre-calibrated room images, purchase an additional pack of rooms or use images of your client's own wall for maximum impact. Working with Rooms allows you to quickly design bespoke wall galleries for your clients. The published price is that of a perpetual license for ProSelect Basic. Full pricing info can be found here. Note: Registration is required before downloading this product.Version 2020r1.7: Full release notes are available here Fixes You can no longer sort the columns in the Get Image Info window by clicking on the header row. Client email addresses with a "+" Plus character in the name will now correctly send the address to the SendMyRooms Invitation page. The Color Picker window is again available on OSX Catalina and newer. This feature was temporarily disabled because the API method previously used was no longer supported on these operating systems. When editing Presentation Options, only changed the case of one or more letters in the description will now enable the Save button. When importing frames from a Collection file (.tpk), the sizing information is no longer added twice to imported frame filenames if the frames in the Collection already include sizing information in the frame's name. The Add Print Price List window no longer pre-checks the top-most size in the list of available sizes. Photoshop CS4 or later to access all Photoshop-related functions Download Now]] >

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DbVisualizer 12.1.3 – Cross-platform database visualization and management tool.
DbVisualizer is a feature-rich, intuitive, cross-platform database tool for developers and DBA's providing a single powerful interface for a variety of databases. DbVisualizer supports simultaneous database connections; it lets you explore and manage database objects, execute SQL queries, visualize information, and a lot more. Free of charge for commercial and non-commercial use. This edition provides basic level features useful for most users. DbVisualizer comes in Free and Pro editions. You can find the differences here . The price quoted in the listing is the starting price for the Pro edition.Version 12.1.3: Improvements Theme: FlatLaf. Improve visibility of tab label in dark them using custom background color Bugs Fixed Cell Viewer/Editor DEVENV Java 11 OS Support: Windows Cursor problem in Cell Editor DB Support: Exasol DB Support: Vertica Query Builder Autojoin fails to join on FK/PK in Exasol and Vertica Export. Some files created with "Save as Default" in the export object features are not handled in export/import settings Query Builder. The elements to JOIN cannot be identified error Oracle Java 8 Download Now]] >

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calibre 5.27.0 – Complete e-book library management system.
Calibre is a complete e-book library manager. Organize your collection, convert your books to multiple formats, and sync with all of your devices. Let Calibre be your multi-tasking digital librarian. Manage, convert, sync, and more Library management. Calibre keeps things orderly by creating single entries for books that contains multiple formats. Add tags and comments for better searchability. Format conversion. Calibre's robust conversion options support a wide variety of file formats. File syncing. Calibre's device drivers seamlessly support all the top e-readers and devices Version 5.27.0: New features: When adding markdown (.md) or textile (.textile) files that contain references to images, automatically add them as txtz with the images Bug fixes: DOCX Output: Correctly convert soft hyphens in the input document to DOCX soft hyphens DOCX Input: Fix a bookmark at the end of a paragraph causing the bookmark at the start of the paragraph to be skipped Edit book: Spell check: Fix EPUB 3 nav document not being spell checked when not in the spine PDF Output: Fix a rare failure when the input document has a ToC item pointing to the last page Windows: Fix a regression in calibre 5 that caused drag and drop from WinZip to not work TXT Output: Fix a regression in calibre 5 that caused the max line length option to not work When auto converting added TXT files with image references to TXTZ use a full markdown parser to detect markdown images New news sources: The Week by Kovid Goyal Improved news sources: BBC News Foreign Affairs Download Now]] >

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WebKit 282259 – Open-Source Web-browser engine.
WebKit is an open source web browser engine. WebKit is also the name of the macOS system framework version of the engine that's used by Safari, Mail, and many other macOS applications. WebKit’s HTML and JavaScript code began as a branch of the KHTML and KJS libraries from KDE.Version 282259: Release notes were unavailable when this listing was updated. Download Now]] >

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FindInFiles 3.6.26 – File context menu text search.
FindInFiles is an application that uses context menu to find a text in files contained in a folder and edit the found text in an external editor. Main features: Support Windows and macOS Search by context menu Auto detect file's encoding(UTF8, UNICODE, EUC-KR, EUC-JP, ISO-2022-JP, Shift_JIS, Big5) Found string highlighting Open by external editor Atom CotEditor Sublime text MacVim TextWrangler TextMate Visual Studio Code Version 3.6.26: Fixed the problem of not recognizing encoding. Display search results in the window title. Fixed the problem that doesn't open well with sublime. Download Now

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Amadine 1.2.3 – Vector graphics design.
Amadine is a vector drawing software with perfectly balanced UI that guarantees smooth workflow and quick learning. The app is perfect for illustrations, designing websites, user interface, laying out flyers and brochures, creating logos and icons. Developed with precision and attention to what users need, Amadine offers everything you may require to bring the craziest illustration ideas to life. Tools: Use more that 30 tools for selecting, drawing, editing, slicing and typing. Select and modify objects: Move, Selection, Lasso, Eyedropper, Scissors, Eraser, Zoom. Draw and edit paths: Pen, Convert, Draw (combines Pencil and Brush), Width, Gradient, Rectangle, Rounded Rectangle, Ellipse, Polygon, Star, Line, Arc. Transform shapes: Free Transform, Symmetrical Distortion, Free Distortion. Organize artboards: Sheets. Type and edit text: Text (combines text in place and text in box), Text on Path, Text in Shape. Version 1.2.3: Bug fixes and performance improvements Download Now

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BibDesk 1.8.4 – Bibliographic reference manager.
BibDesk is a bibliographic reference manager for OS X. BibDesk is designed to help organize and use bibliographic databases in BibTeX .bib format. In addition to manual typing, BibDesk lets you drag-and-drop or cut-and-paste .bib files into the bibliographic database and automatically opens files downloaded from PubMed. BibDesk also keeps track of electronic copies of literature on your computer and allows for searching your database through several keys. BibDesk integrates well with TeX for creating citations and bibliographies. This integration includes a Citation search completion service, and drag-and-drop (cut-and-paste) support for adding citations to TeX files.Version 1.8.4: New Features Allow deleting bookmarks by dragging to the trash New preference to hide group highlights Allow changing the fields to filter with in the quick search Contextual menu when searching file content Restore favicon in browser Save file links using modern bookmark data Bugs Fixed Improve UI Avoid some macro strings editing problems in rare situations Prevent crasher after closing a document containing macros Fix moving multiple bookmarks by dragging Fix undo of moving bookmarks Fix toggle for detail editor side bar Fix adding publications from clipboard when the data starts with a URL Improve table UIs Improve animation of control views Improve efficiency of UI updating Fix Journal field from RIS import Fix Quick Look updates when selection changes Fix opening files in some cases Try not to collapse last column in main table Download Now]] >

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SnipTag 3.90 – Captioning and cropping utility.
SnipTag is an app for adding text captions to digital photos, and batch-cropping scanned photos. It takes its name from its two powerful tools - one for printed photos, one for digital: SNIP - Auto-crop scanned photos Scan up to eight photos at a time with any scanner, smartphone or digital camera, at super-high resolution Scan in any popular image format (JPG, PNG, TIFF, BMP) Bulk-import these multi-photo scans into SnipTag It automatically detects, extracts and saves all photos in high resolution and original format - accurately and super-fast TAG - Edit digital photos' metadata Bulk-import photos from your Mac or cloud Add captions to one or multiple photos at a time via the Mac keyboard or your voice View and print photos with captions SnipTag also saves all details in IPTC metadata tags, making it easy to organize and retrieve photos With SnipTag's metadata editor, you can edit and add up to 25 IPTC and EXIF meta tags to your photos, making them instantly findable in SnipTag or any other photo program, on any computer. You'll never again have to waste time looking for them in your collection of thousands Version 3.90: Added support for M1 Silicon Macs Download Now

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Infinite Family Tree Explorer 2.0 – Lay out extended family trees.
Infinite Family Tree Drawer let you lay out and print extended family trees. Features: Import your existing genealogical database from any GEDCOM file Draw, print or export to PDF format ascending and descending family trees Trees can contain hundreds of people, dozens of generations, include all the dates, places and notes associated to persons and families, and still remain printable on a few standard pages Built-in timeline presentation Automatically collapse and highlight implex branches (redundant branches that appear when two distant cousins get married) Version 2.0: Much improved timeline: Precise time scale Marks for each event in a person's life: marriage, birth of children, death of a parent… Tooltip with the date of each of these events, with age at this date Support for unknown or imprecise date of death Powerful and flexible filters: Add colored labels according to the region(s) where each person has lived Or to the number of children, or remarriages… Or to the age of loss of one or both parents, or of birth of the first or last child… Or to religion, or to occupancy… Added a tutorial to discover the features of the application Performance improvements Fixed many minor bugs and issues Download Now

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WipQ 2.1 – Project management tool.
WipQ is a simple and intuitive, lean and agile, project management tool for solo professionals and small teams. Features Kanban board style interface with customisable Work In Progress (WIP) limits Customisable queues and folders for organising your work and workflow Saves project data locally-no network or third party login required Supports Personal Kanban Uses macOS versions by default, so you'll never lose your data Supports all modern macOS interfaces, including document model, versioning, drag/drop, copy/paste, undo/redo, printing, full screen, window tabs, etc. Exports to CSV, XML and JSON (in case you want to move to a different tool) Version 2.1: Text filtering on cards. Preference option to reduce the column width of empty queues, giving more space to other columns. Can now set a default category for adding new items. Can now show created, modified and enqueued date/time when editing cards. Download Now

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Sync-N-Link X 1.0.77 – Batch sync dual-system sound using timecode.
Sync-N-Link X lets users batch process an Event of unsynchronized clips exported from Final Cut Pro X, which greatly reduces the amount of time spent on preparing rushes.Version 1.0.77: Bug fix for clips with offline original media and online proxy media Download Now]] >

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Is an Ambulance Really Necessary? – The TouchArcade Show #505
In this week’s episode of The TouchArcade Show I again fight through the crippling exhaustion that comes with having a … Continue reading ""

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TouchArcade Game of the Week: ‘Blon’
Yes, it is the year 2021 and there is a new side-scrolling auto-runner mobile game that has somehow captured my … Continue reading ""

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SwitchArcade Round-Up: ‘WarioWare: Get It Together!’, ‘NBA 2K22’, ‘Lost in Random’, and Today’s Other Releases and Sales
Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for September 10th, 2021. There ended up being a lot more … Continue reading ""

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The 5 best Assault Rifles in COD Mobile 2021
Weapons and their elaborate customization are some of the top reasons that make COD Mobile a popular game. Call of Duty Mobile is loaded with weapons. There are Assault Rifles, Snipers, SMGs, LMGs, and every other imaginable weapon, can be found in COD Mobile. [Read more]

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Epic vs Apple: The Judge Rules That App Store Developers Must Be Able to Link to Alternate Payment Methods
Last year, Epic Games updated Fortnite on iOS to sell in-game currency directly through Epic at a lower rate. This … Continue reading ""

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Pre-Registrations for Top-Down Action RPG ‘Edens Zero Pocket Galaxy’ for iOS and Android from Konami Are Now Available
Konami’s upcoming top-down action RPG Edens Zero Pocket Galaxy is based on the Edens Zero manga from Hiro Mashima (Fairy … Continue reading ""

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Unity 2021.1.20f1 – High-end game development app.
Unity delivers a stable and scalable platform for creating captivating content. Content that is efficient to create, and that works on low as well as high-end hardware. Features Unity is the only Mac-based high-end game development tool sporting a stylish pro-app GUI, no-friction workflow and top-of-the-line technical features such as extensible graphics, great particle effects, highly optimized scripting, the Ageia physX Engine, skinned character animation and ragdolls, and making standalone games for Mac and Windows (and Dashboard Widgets and web-plugins). Unity is a 3D game editor which happens to contain one of the most advanced game engines out there. Packed with power it is built to meet the demands of next-generation game developers. Create dazzling, different, captivating games with state of the art technology such as the Ageia physX Physics Engine, the most modern graphical effects, and highly optimized JavaScript. Automatic asset importing, prefabs, and ultra fast edit-play-modify turnaround while you assemble and test your game helps maintain the creative flow. Asset production was never this fast before. The editor ties together all the powerful features of the engine in an intuitive way. Note: The downloadable file is an installer that will install the application when opened.Version 2021.1.20f1: Note: The downloadable file is an installer that will install the product when opened. Improvements: Scripting: Ammend CompilationPipeline.compilationFinished to include that it's currently not possible to build a player from a callback. (1338334) Changes: Editor: Updated com.unity.cinemachine to 2.7.8 Fixes: Android: Fixed android:exported atribute not set to true for Uniy library activity when target API level is 31 or higher. (1356676) Android: Fixed cameras with depth only clear flickering or not rendering on Adreno devices. (1314872) Asset Pipeline: Fixed issue where some meshes imported from FBX are missing the first UV channel. (1342131) Asset Pipeline: Improved UI performance when generating many asset previews. (1340118) Audio: Fixed missing domain unload callback and excessive number of registrations for each instantiation of a custom DSP that caused an "Callback registration failed. Increase kMaxCallback." error. (1306511) GI: Fixed baking on non-primary GPU on machines using a mix of NVIDIA and AMD GPUs. (1314991) GI: Fixed reflection probes weight on flat objects. (1233991) GI: LightProbes.needsRetetrahedralization doesn't get invoked in IL2CPP builds. (1338514) Graphics: Fixed bilinear rescale on 32k wide or high images such that the image no longer flips around. (1340329) Graphics: Fixed SRPBatcher not increasing CBuffer size when material shader is changed. (1353368) Input System: Fixed Y coordinate being flipped in Windows Player when WarpCursorPosition in Input System. (1355722) iOS: Fixed 'end Encoding' crash when force closing iOS application. (1329593) iOS: Fixed Mute Other Audio Sources not muting background audio on a device when toggled on when Unity audio is enabled. (1335093) iOS: Fixed video freezing or app crashing when resuming the app from suspension or unlocking the device. (1297877) N/A (internal): Fixed scene-with-scrollbar-horizontal-delete-doesnt-dirty-on-save test instability by calling Focus(). (1356609) Package Manager: Fixed "Load all" not working in "My Assets". (1287445) Package Manager: Fixed the issue where the selection in the list is broken and the wrong package appears as selected in My Assets. (1343197) Package Manager: Fixed the issue where there is a noticeable lag when selecting an asset in the PackageList when navigating a large number of assets in My Assets. (1343193) Prefabs: Fixed unpacked prefabs added under a prefab instance being removed when undoing any change made to outermost root. (1339775) Scripting: Fixed an issue when opening a project using rulesets, Error CS8035 is no longer thrown in the console. (1349517) Services: Analytics no longer auto-activates on new project link. Services: Updated analytics package. Constantly repopulating a list of strings was causing the inspector panel for the analytics tracker to spam autosave in some cases. (1150985) Universal Windows Platform: Fixed Alt + Enter not entering/leaving fullscreen mode. (1304865) Windows: Fixed the new input system reporting incorrect keyboard key display names when using certain non-english keyboard layouts. (1337684) Graphics card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities Download Now]] >

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Merlin Project 8.0.0 – Project management software (was Merlin).
Merlin Project is the leading professional project management software for OS X. If you plan complex projects on your Mac, you won’t get far with a simple list of tasks. Good planning raises questions about the dependencies of activities on each other, the impact of delays on the project completion date, and budget planning. These are precisely the answers Merlin Project provides for your projects - with just a few mouse clicks. Download now our free demo version and test Merlin Project on OS X for full 30 days.Version 8.0.0: New features: The new dynamic help explains views, columns, fields and controls. Activate it using the new question mark icon in the main toolbar, and then point to an object you want to learn more about. You can now customize the width and color of the vertical timeline in the Gantt chart in the Style inspector. You can now start calls from the phone icon in the Resource Inspector. The file attachments inspector has been redesigned. The "Milestones" condition is now available in the Style Inspector. Changes: The font in the inspector is now larger. When creating new columns, you now select the associated field in a separate dialog. Titles and fields of existing columns can now only be changed in the inspector and no longer directly in the column header. Fixed issues: Improved general stability. Download Now]] >

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Rust 1.55.0 – A language empowering everyone to build reliable and efficient software.
Rust is blazingly fast and memory-efficient: with no runtime or garbage collector, it can power performance-critical services, run on embedded devices, and easily integrate with other languages. Rust’s rich type system and ownership model guarantee memory-safety and thread-safety - enabling you to eliminate many classes of bugs at compile-time. Rust has great documentation, a friendly compiler with useful error messages, and top-notch tooling - an integrated package manager and build tool, smart multi-editor support with auto-completion and type inspections, an auto-formatter, and more.Version 1.55.0: Language You can now write open "from" range patterns (X..), which will start at X and will end at the maximum value of the integer. You can now explicitly import the prelude of different editions through std::prelude (e.g. use std::prelude::rust_2021::*;). Compiler Added tier 3* support for powerpc64le-unknown-freebsd. Refer to Rust's platform support page for more information on Rust's tiered platform support. Full list of changes available hereDownload Now

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Sketch Fashion 1.0.9 – Easy to use apparel design creator.
Sketch Fashion is a beautiful, easy to use apparel design creator designed exclusively for Mac. Create, prototype, sketch and bring your ideas to life with a new fashion design tool. Good fashion starts with Sketch Fashion. With a wide range of models, fashion sketch tools, Sketch Fashion lets you create fashion sketches in seconds, draw with vector tool extra details, apply ready styles or create your own. And thanks to its intuitive and accessible interface, Sketch Fashion is delightfully easy to use - whether you’re just a beginner or a pro. Interface and Functionality The modern, single-window interface of Sketch Fashion is designed exclusively for creating best apparel sketches on a Mac Ready creator tools make sketching easy and accessible, even if you’re a complete beginner Native dark and light appearances adapt to the light and dark modes of macOS A customizable toolbar, inspector and sidebar lets you organize your creative environment just the way you want Professional Drawing Tools Full-featured Bezier Pen tool for creating custom shapes Basic Shape Tools for drawing extra stuff Essential set of apparel creation tools Path multi-point selection and editing Rotate, Scale tools Easily move, resize, and arrange objects to create stunning compositions Adjust fill color, shadow, stroke and pattern Speed up creating with ready shape styles Easily design great-looking text with a full set of typography tools Compatibility Export ready fashion sketches to PDF, PNG, TIFF and JPG Share your designs to Photos, Mail, AirDrop, and other locations Many other powerful features, including: Layers and Groups Smart Alignment Guides Canvas Scale, Rulers, and Units Snap to Grid / Snap to Guide Align and Distribute objects Duplicate and Transform Convert Text to Paths Export as vector-based PDF file Version 1.0.9: Added New Style Collection - Linear Fills Added 7 New Sketches to different categories Fixed Love Sketch issue Improved Bow Sketch Style Updated many old version warnings for smooth launch Download Now

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Match-3 Puzzler ‘Zookeeper World’ Is Out Now on Apple Arcade and Here Are the Big Apple Arcade Updates for the Week
Last month, Zookeeper World () and Zen Pinball Party were revealed for Apple Arcade. While the latter arrived recently, Zookeeper … Continue reading ""

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Elevated API Errors from Amazon Alexa
Sep 10, 15:53 PDTInvestigating - We're experiencing an elevated level of API errors and are currently looking into the issue.

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DNS Update Delays
Sep 10, 19:37 UTCMonitoring - Cloudflare has implemented a fix for this issue and is currently monitoring the results. We will update the status once the issue is resolved.Sep 10, 19:27 UTCIdentified - Cloudflare has identified the issue and is implementing a fix. We will update the status once we implement the fix.Sep 10, 19:26 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating delays of up to 16 minutes for updates to DNS records. This delay also affects provisioning SSL certificates and new Argo Tunnel instances.DNS resolution, existing SSL certificates, and established Argo Tunnels are not impacted. More updates to follow shortly.

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Oracle Dyn Managed DNS | US East (Ashburn) Region | CN-120041
Sep 10, 16:21 UTCInvestigating - On September 10, 2021, beginning around 14:00 UTC, our engineers began performing Emergency Maintenance on the Dyn Managed DNS service.Customers may experience increased latency while this is completed. Customers with questions are encouraged to reach out to our Product Support Team.

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SMS Delivery Delays To Telkomsel Indonesia
Sep 10, 04:15 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Telkomsel Indonesia. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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Cloudflare Pages Build Delays
Sep 10, 09:56 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is aware of, and investigating an issue with Cloudflare Pages build delays which potentially impacts multiple customers. Further detail will be provided as more information becomes available.

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Cloudflare Workers Cron Issues and Pages Delays
Sep 10, 09:35 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is aware of, and investigating an issue with Cloudflare Workers Cron Triggers and Cloudflare Pages build delays which potentially impacts multiple customers. Further detail will be provided as more information becomes available.

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On Call Engineers are Investigating a Potential Issue on Twilio Console
Sep 9, 21:14 PDTInvestigating - We've become aware of a potential issue with Twilio console. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.

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Delivery Report Delay For Domestic Traffic In Egypt
Sep 9, 20:15 PDTResolved - Twilio delivery report was degraded between 07:55 and 18:05 Pacific Time on 9 September 2021. During this period, customers may have experienced delivery report delay for domestic traffic In Egypt. The issue has now been resolved.

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Customer Impacting Issue
Sep 10, 00:02 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is aware of, and investigating, an issue which potentially impacts customers participating in the Durable Objects beta. Further detail will be provided as more information becomes available.

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MMS Delivery Delays Over Subset of Short Codes to Multiple US Networks
Sep 9, 15:57 PDTResolved - The incident causing MMS delivery report delays has been resolved, except for a small number of customers. We are closing this incident and will reach out to these customers individually for further follow-ups.Sep 8, 21:17 PDTUpdate - We are no longer experiencing MMS delivery delays over a subset of Short Codes to multiple US networks. Our engineers are now working with our carrier partner to resolve MMS delivery report delays issue. We expect to provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 7, 21:17 PDTUpdate - We are no longer experiencing MMS delivery delays over a subset of Short Codes to multiple US networks. Our engineers are now working with our carrier partner to resolve MMS delivery report delays issue. We expect to provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 6, 21:17 PDTUpdate - We are no longer experiencing MMS delivery delays over a subset of Short Codes to multiple US networks. Our engineers are now working with our carrier partner to resolve MMS delivery report delays issue. We expect to provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 5, 21:17 PDTUpdate - We are no longer experiencing MMS delivery delays over a subset of Short Codes to multiple US networks. Our engineers are now working with our carrier partner to resolve MMS delivery report delays issue. We expect to provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 4, 21:25 PDTUpdate - We are no longer experiencing MMS delivery delays over a subset of Short Codes to multiple US networks. Our engineers are now working with our carrier partner to resolve MMS delivery report delays issue. We expect to provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 3, 21:25 PDTIdentified - We are no longer experiencing MMS delivery delays over a subset of Short Codes to multiple US networks. Our engineers are now working with our carrier partner to resolve MMS delivery report delays issue. We expect to provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 3, 08:43 PDTUpdate - We are experiencing MMS delivery delays or MMS delivery report delays over a subset of Short Codes to multiple US networks. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 16 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 3, 00:43 PDTUpdate - We are experiencing MMS delivery delays over a subset of Short Codes to Verizon and AT&T Networks. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 8 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 2, 20:44 PDTUpdate - We are experiencing MMS delivery delays over a subset of Short Codes to Verizon and AT&T Networks. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 4 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 2, 18:51 PDTUpdate - We are experiencing MMS delivery delays over a subset of Short Codes to Verizon and AT&T Networks. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 2, 17:52 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing MMS delivery delays over a subset of Short Codes to Verizon and AT&T Networks. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 2, 17:22 PDTMonitoring - We are observing recovery in MMS delivery delays over a subset of Short Codes to Verizon and AT&T Networks. We will continue monitoring the service to ensure a full recovery. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 2, 13:23 PDTUpdate - We are experiencing MMS delivery delays over a subset of Short Codes to Verizon and AT&T Networks. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 4 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 2, 11:58 PDTUpdate - We are experiencing MMS delivery delays to multiple US networks over a subset of shortcodes Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 2, 11:01 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing MMS delivery delays to multiple US networks over a subset of shortcodes Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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SMS Delivery Delays to Vodafone Network in Egypt
Sep 9, 14:38 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Vodafone Network in Egypt. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.

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SMS Delivery Delays to to Airtel in Malaysia
Sep 9, 14:15 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to to Airtel in Malaysia. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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Emergency Network Maintenance – US-East (Newark)
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Sep 10, 00:00 - 01:00 UTCSep 9, 20:00 UTCScheduled - We will be performing an emergency network maintenance in our US-East (Newark) data center on Friday, September 9th from 04:00 (UTC) until 06:00 (UTC). While we do not expect any downtime, there may be a period of brief packet loss or latency.

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SMS Delivery Delays to Telesom Network in Somalia
Sep 9, 13:04 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Telesom Network in Somalia over longcode and alphanumeric sender IDs. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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New Relic UI Irregularities and Errors for EU Region
Sep 9, 12:38 PDTInvestigating - Some customers are experiencing an issue with accessing the New Relic UI in the EU region. We will update this page as we resolve the issue.

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UPDATE: europe-west3, europe-west4, us-east4, asia-northeast1: Elevated error rates for GKE control plane
Incident began at 2021-09-09 12:06 (all times are US/Pacific).Summary: europe-west3, europe-west4, us-east4, asia-northeast1: Elevated error rates for GKE control plane Description: We are investigating a potential issue with Google Kubernetes Engine. We will provide more information by Thursday, 2021-09-09 12:35 US/Pacific. Diagnosis: We are currently investigating the impact of this incident. Workaround: None at this time. Affected products: Google Kubernetes Engine

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On Call Engineers are Investigating Elevated HTTP 500 Errors for Programmable Messaging Rest API
Sep 9, 10:46 PDTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with elevated HTTP 500 Errors for the Programmable Messaging Rest API. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.

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Service Issues – Newark
Sep 9, 17:39 UTCInvestigating - We are currently investigating issues within our Newark data center. During this time, users may experience connection timeouts and errors with services in this data center. We will share additional updates as we have more information.

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On Call Engineers are Investigating Elevated HTTP 500 errors
Sep 9, 09:53 PDTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue causing elevated rates of HTTP 500 errors for Programmable Messaging and Programmable Voice REST API requests. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.

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Subset of Outbound Voice and Video Call Errors
Sep 9, 08:39 PDTUpdate - We are currently experiencing an issue with the Programmable Voice and Video services. Some customers will experience errors initiating and modifying voice and video calls. Our engineers are actively investigating the issue. We expect to provide another update in 60 minutes or as soon as more information becomes available.Sep 9, 08:20 PDTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with Programmable Voice. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.

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Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.8GHz 8-core Intel Core i7 with Retina 5K display, 10GB Ethernet, Nano‑texture glass – G11VPLL/A – $2,459.00
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.8GHz 8-core Intel Core i7 with Retina 5K display, 10GB Ethernet, Nano‑texture glass – G11VPLL/A $2,459.00 Originally released August 2020 27-inch (diagonal) Retina 5K display; 5120-by-2880 resolution with support for one billion colors, Nano-textured glass True Tone technology 8GB of 2666MHz DDR4 memory 1TB SSD 1080p FaceTime HD camera Radeon Pro 5500 XT with 8GB of GDDR6 memory Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 21.5-inch iMac 3.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i3 with Retina 4K display – G0VXDLL/A – $1,949.00
Refurbished 21.5-inch iMac 3.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i3 with Retina 4K display – G0VXDLL/A $1,949.00 Originally released March 2019 21.5-inch (diagonal) Retina 4K display; 4096-by-2304 resolution with support for one billion colors 32GB of 2666MHz DDR4 memory 1TB SSD storage FaceTime HD camera Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.8GHz 8-core Intel Core i7 with Retina 5K display – G0ZX0LL/A – $2,119.00
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.8GHz 8-core Intel Core i7 with Retina 5K display – G0ZX0LL/A $2,119.00 Originally released August 2020 27-inch (diagonal) Retina 5K display; 5120-by-2880 resolution with support for one billion colors True Tone technology 8GB of 2666MHz DDR4 memory 1TB SSD 1080p FaceTime HD camera Radeon Pro 5500 XT with 8GB of GDDR6 memory Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.3GHz 6-core Intel Core i5 with Retina 5K display – G0ZW7LL/A – $2,719.00
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.3GHz 6-core Intel Core i5 with Retina 5K display – G0ZW7LL/A $2,719.00 Originally released August 2020 27-inch (diagonal) Retina 5K display; 5120-by-2880 resolution with support for one billion colors True Tone technology 32GB of 2666MHz DDR4 memory 2TB SSD 1080p FaceTime HD camera Radeon Pro 5300 with 4GB of GDDR6 memory Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.8GHz 8-core Intel Core i7 with Retina 5K display – G0ZXALL/A – $2,459.00
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.8GHz 8-core Intel Core i7 with Retina 5K display – G0ZXALL/A $2,459.00 Originally released August 2020 27-inch (diagonal) Retina 5K display; 5120-by-2880 resolution with support for one billion colors True Tone technology 32GB of 2666MHz DDR4 memory 512GB SSD 1080p FaceTime HD camera Radeon Pro 5500 XT with 8GB of GDDR6 memory Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.8GHz 8-core Intel Core i7 with Retina 5K display – G0ZXBLL/A – $2,629.00
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.8GHz 8-core Intel Core i7 with Retina 5K display – G0ZXBLL/A $2,629.00 Originally released August 2020 27-inch (diagonal) Retina 5K display; 5120-by-2880 resolution with support for one billion colors True Tone technology 32GB of 2666MHz DDR4 memory 1TB SSD 1080p FaceTime HD camera Radeon Pro 5500 XT with 8GB of GDDR6 memory Product page on the Apple Store…

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Apple iPad Pro 11″ WiFi 128GB Tablet (2020) for $659 + free shipping
That's $40 under our July mention, the best deal we could find today by $20, and the best price we've seen for a new one. (Not to mention, most retailers charge $799 or more). Buy Now at B&H Photo Video Tips Available in Space Gray.

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Refurb Apple MacBook Pro Skylake i7 15.4″ Laptop (2016) for $830 + free shipping
That's a $68 drop from our July mention, a savings of $1,569 off list, the best price we could find for a refurb by $90, and the lowest price we've ever seen in any condition. Buy Now at eBay Tips Sold by Tek Replay via eBay. A 60-day Tek Replay warranty is included.

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Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.8GHz 8-core Intel Core i7 with Retina 5K display – G11N9LL/A – $2,719.00
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.8GHz 8-core Intel Core i7 with Retina 5K display – G11N9LL/A $2,719.00 Originally released August 2020 27-inch (diagonal) Retina 5K display; 5120-by-2880 resolution with support for one billion colors True Tone technology 8GB of 2666MHz DDR4 memory 2TB SSD 1080p FaceTime HD camera Radeon Pro 5700 with 8GB of GDDR6 memory Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.8GHz 8-core Intel Core i7 with Retina 5K display – G11PJLL/A – $2,379.00
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.8GHz 8-core Intel Core i7 with Retina 5K display – G11PJLL/A $2,379.00 Originally released August 2020 27-inch (diagonal) Retina 5K display; 5120-by-2880 resolution with support for one billion colors True Tone technology 8GB of 2666MHz DDR4 memory 512GB SSD 1080p FaceTime HD camera Radeon Pro 5700 XT with 16GB of GDDR6 memory Product page on the Apple Store…

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Apple Deals at eBay: Up to 50% off + free shipping
Save on a selection of laptops, iPads, iPhones, and more. Shop Now at eBay

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Certified Refurb Apple MacBook Pro 13″ i5 Laptop (2012) for $412 + free shipping
Apply code "SAVE15LABORDAY" to drop the price an extra $73. Buy Now at eBay Tips Sold by Alpha_Tech_Store via eBay. This is a certified refurbished item backed by a 2-year warranty from Allstate.

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Refurb Unlocked Apple iPad Pro 9.7″ 128GB WiFi + 4G Tablet (2016) for $300 + free shipping
That's the best deal we could for a refurb by $50. Buy Now at eBay Tips A 90-day warranty applies, although it's not clear who backs it. Sold by A4C via eBay.

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M1 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 7‑Core GPU – Silver – G13K4LL/A – $1,609.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M1 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 7‑Core GPU - Silver – G13K4LL/A $1,609.00 Originally released April 2021 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 16GB unified memory 1TB SSD 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M1 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 8‑Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet – Orange – G1332LL/A – $1,609.00
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Senior Software Developer – *Apple* (iOS/tvOS) – The Walt Disney Company (United States)
**SUMMARY** Hulu's Apple team is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with a passion for mobile applications to join our team in Seattle. Our highly

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Mac/ *Apple* Technician A (Hardware) – MIT Lincoln Laboratory (United States)
…performance as well as their contributions to the entire hardware team. Lead Apple Tech is Mac repairs. Requirements Graduation from a two year day technical

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*Apple* Mac Infrastructure Design & Delivery Engineer – AVP – Citigroup (United States)
…Overview** CTI End User Services Desktop OS Engineering team is seeking an Apple Mac Infrastructure Design & Delivery Engineer to provide engineering services for

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*Apple* / Macintosh / ADM Systems Administrator – Active Top Secret required – General Dynamics Information Technology (United States)
…Administration **Duties and Responsibilities** + Configure and maintain the client's Apple Device Management (ADM) solution. The current solution is JAMF supporting

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Restaurant Manager – *Apple* Valley – Hesperia – Panda Express (United States)
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Medical Assistant – *Apple* Valley Clinic – Fairview Health Services (United States)
…Health Fairview has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant/LPN at the M Health Fairview Apple Valley Clinic located in Apple Valley, MN. This is a 1.0 FTE

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Geek Squad *Apple* Consultation Professional – Best Buy (United States)
**829606BR** **Job Title:** Geek Squad Apple Consultation Professional **Job Category:** Store Associates **Store Number or Department:** 001422-Tualatin-Store **Job

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*Apple* Systems Engineer – Cogent Infotech (United States)
…Description Contract-hire after 90 days FT salary 80-90K Pay Rate: $55/hr. The Apple Systems Engineer Responsible for the planning and engineering of the Casper JSS

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*Apple* Mac Infrastructure Design & Delivery Engineer – VP – Citigroup (United States)
The CTI End User Services Desktop OS Engineering team is seeking an Apple Mac Infrastructure Design & Delivery Engineer responsible for the end-to-end architecture

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*Apple* Support Technician (Orange County, CA) – Solugenix Corporation (United States)
Apple Support Technician $25-29/hr Orange County, CA (onsite from day 1) Contract to hire 3 months Job ID 2021-5591 Solugenix is assisting a client, a prestigious

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Product Development Engineering Lead – *Apple* – DISH (United States)
…will be doing We are seeking an ambitious, data-driven thinker to shape the Apple Product Development team as our new Retail Wireless division continues to grow and

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Geek Squad Advanced Repair *Apple* Professional – Best Buy (United States)
**824407BR** **Job Title:** Geek Squad Advanced Repair Apple Professional **Job Category:** Store Associates **Store Number or Department:** 000301-Downers

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*Apple* Endpoint Engineer – ServiceNow, Inc. (United States)
…to do in this role:** + Demonstrated knowledge and ability to design and administer Apple Device Management systems (eg JAMF Pro and Addigy) + Configuring Apple

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