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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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Some iOS users cite third-party app crashes after syncing iPhones, iPads with M1-based Macs

This is sort of a mess. A number of iOS users have reported that they can no longer open any third-party app on their iPhone or iPad after syncing the devices with M1-based Macs. The apps have apparently crashed right after opening them, thereby making it impossible to use installed third-party apps. The issue first […]

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Apple retracts iCloud 12 update for Windows, Chrome extension bug thought to be significant factor

If you use iCloud with Windows, this is sort of a kick in the head. Apple pulled its iCloud for Windows client update on Tuesday, only a day after releasing its iCloud Passwords for Chrome on Windows extension. While the company has yet to offer a specific explanation for this retraction, it’s thought that issues […]

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Apple releases macOS 11.2 Big Sur update, focuses on Bluetooth fixes for M1-based Macs

You’ve been waiting for it and it’s here. Apple released its macOS Big Sur 11.2 update. The update, roughly a 3.25 gigabyte download, offers the following fixes and changes: Reliability and connection fixes with M1-based Macs and Bluetooth Reliability and connection fixes with M1-based Macs and peripherals such as mice, keyboards, and AirPods External displays […]

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iOS 14.5 beta hints at Apple Card, finance-related features for Apple Wallet

This could definitely come in handy. A number of code references in the iOS 14.5 beta indicate that the updated operating system arrives with new features slated for Apple Card customers. First, Apple Card customers could get a featured codenamed “FinHealth.” This seems to indicate that it’ll offer budgeting tools via machine learning that analyze […]