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Apple expected to hold WWDC 2021 as virtual event this year as other large events hold off on in-person gatherings throughout the summer

It looks like Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference will once again be virtual thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. San Diego Comic-Con, E3, and Anime Expo — all California events — this week officially cancelled plans to hold in-person gatherings out of public safety concerns, reports The Verge. If held, the typically large gatherings that attract hundreds […]

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Rumor: Apple could release iPhone 12 MagSafe battery pack with “reverse charging” feature

Per noted Apple product leaker Jon Prosser, Apple is currently working on a MagSafe-compatible battery pack that will be compatible with current iPhone 12 models. Prosser also indicated that one version of the battery pack will feature “reverse charging,” which could also be able to charge an ‌iPhone 12‌ while also charging AirPods from the other side […]

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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 […]