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iOS 14.5 developer beta 2 released, includes as many as 217 new emojis

With the second developer beta of iOS having been released, it looks like there could be as many as 217 new emojis en route. Key among these are new faces, new hearts, and broader gender options, as well as those for couples with mixed skin tones. Perhaps the most notable though is the change to the syringe […]

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Utah launches support for Exposure Notification system built into Apple, Google mobile operating systems

If you’re in Utah, this should come in handy. That state of Utah announced on Wednesday that it would support the Exposure Notification system built into Apple’s and Google’s latest operating systems. The feature doesn’t require an app installation; instead iPhone users can go to Settings > Exposure Notifications and make sure the system is enabled. Once […]

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Microsoft Office suite available for iPhone and iPad

You’ve been waiting for it and it’s here. Microsoft launched its Office app for iPhone and iPhone on Tuesday. The suite combines Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as other new capabilities, and can be used without a Microsoft 365 subscription, albeit this will unlock the full app. Other new features include functionality with device […]

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iOS 14.5 beta code hints at feature that allows for Face ID use while wearing masks

This could be what you’ve been waiting for. In the wake of the pandemic and the need for wearing face masks in public, iPhone users have had to forego using Face ID to quickly unlock their iOS devices, and have needed to type in their number passcodes on the fly. This has been annoying. Recent […]

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Apple releases iOS 14.4, iPad OS updates, includes genuine camera hardware warning, other changes

You’ve been waiting for it, and here it is. Apple on Tuesday released version 14.4 of its iOS and iPadOS operating systems. The update offers the following fixes and changes: Smaller QR codes can be recognized by Camera Option to classify Bluetooth device type in Settings for correct identification of headphones for audio notifications Notifications […]