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WWDC: Apple previews tvOS 12, highlights Dolby Atmos compatibility, improved Siri support, Zero Sign-On feature, etc.

Wrapping up the multitude of operating system announcements at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference Monday morning, Apple announced that tvOS 12 for the Apple TV 4K will include a slew of new features, including Dolby Atmos support and Zero Sign-on. With Dolby Atmos support, Apple will become the only box that is both Dolby Vision and […]

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Apple’s single sign-on feature goes live, begins with support from 9 pay TV services

This could come in handy. Or at least drive you that much less insane. As of Monday, Apple’s single sign-on feature has gone live and provides easy authentication for multiple pay TV services. The feature is presently limited to U.S. cable subscribers though international support is expected to debut at a later date. The feature […]

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Apple adds on new data providers for Apple Maps, including NavAds and Gas Buddy

Apple’s apparently adding to its list of information providers for its Maps application. Although the company continues to have TomTom at the top of its list of data providers, additional contributors cited on the acknowledgement page include, E-WEGO SARL, NavAds BV, and Yellow Pages Turkey. The new data sources are likely noticeable in regions around […]

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State Farm won’t cover Apple Watch

If you’re pondering an Apple Watch, you might not be able to insure it with State Farm. According Rob Lee, who was following up on insurance coverage, an email inquiry as to whether State Farm would cover the forthcoming Apple Watch was met with the following reply: From: Laura Keeler Date: March 17, 2015 at […]

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AT&T confirms Apple SIM card lock, says customers will need to buy new SIM card to change carriers

There may be increased competition and good deals to be had in the wireless markets, but the major carriers will still try to lock you in… Per Re/code, wireless carrier AT&T has apparently taken advantage in the change to the SIM card found in the new iPad, which apparently allows customers to designate which wireless […]