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Apple Pay Express Transit bug hits number of riders, results in double charging for rail fees

Well, this is kind of a snafu. A small number of New York City subway riders reported a bug in the Metro Transit Authority (MTA) tap-and-go turnstiles that inadvertently activates the Apple Pay Express Transit feature on user iPhones, resulting in double billing. The MTA’s One Metro New York system is designed to scan a […]

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Apple patent awarded for variable internal illumination system, could hint at LED keyboards, other devices

Because you can’t argue with very cool, shiny things. Apple has recently been granted a patent for a variable internal illumination color system. It’s thought that such a system could be used in keyboards and other devices. Per Patently Apple: Appleā€™s granted patent covers devices, systems and methods that implement variable internal illumination of input […]

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Apple celebrates more than a decade of Services, states more are on the horizon

Good products will get your foot in the door. It’s the services that make you money. Apple has announced the close of a decade of services, complete with a 2019 that included the launch of Apple Arcade, Apple TV+, Podcasts, Apple News+, and Apple Card. The company also cited the continued success of the App […]

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FBI reported to have asked Apple for assistance in unlocking iPhones used by Naval Air Station shooter Mohammed Saeed Alshamrani

Once again, it’s Apple and the government trying to find a balance between security and privacy in the wake of a tragedy. In a letter sent late Monday to Apple’s general counsel Katherine Adams, the FBI has asked Apple to help unlock two iPhones that investigators believe were owned by Mohammed Saeed Alshamrani, who carried […]

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Brydge announces Pro+ keyboard/trackpad for use with iPad Pro, standalone trackpad products

These could be very cool. Accessory maker Brydge has announced two new products designed to close the gap between the iPad Pro and the MacBook Pro notebook. The company’s Pro+ keyboard for the iPad Pro offers a built-in trackpad as well as a similar look and feel to Apple’s notebooks. The Pro+ keyboard will arrive […]