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    iOS 18.2 will include daily Sudoku puzzles for Apple News+ subscribers

    Apple iOS 18.2 is getting daily Sudoku puzzles for News+ subscribers. It joins Crossword, Crossword Mini, and Quartiles.

    Lawrence Bonk
    10.25.2024
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    iOS 17.5 is here with support for web-based app downloads in the EU

    Apple has rolled out iOS 17.5, which includes a cross-platform alert system for unwanted Bluetooth trackers that it worked on with Google. Also new are a web-based app distribution option in the EU and a daily word game for Apple News+.

    Kris Holt
    05.13.2024
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    Apple TV+ prices have doubled in just over a year

    Apple has raised the prices of its Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+ and Apple One services. In just over a year, the monthly cost of an Apple TV+ subscription has doubled to $10.

    Kris Holt
    10.25.2023
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    Fast Company hackers sent out obscene push notifications to Apple News users

    The bad actors released a database with thousands of employee records.

    Mariella Moon
    09.27.2022
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    Apple will take a smaller cut of in-app fees from publishers who use Apple News

    Apple will cut its in-app fees in half for publishers — if they sign up for Apple News.

    Jon Fingas
    08.26.2021
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    Apple celebrates Black History Month with a limited-edition Watch Series 6

    The company is amplifying Black voices and stories in Apple Music, Apple News and elsewhere.

    Kris Holt
    01.26.2021
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    Apple News adds audio stories and a daily podcast

    It also introduced local news hubs for select cities and regions.

    Kris Holt
    07.15.2020
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    The New York Times removes its articles from Apple News

    The New York Times is ending its partnership with Apple News.

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    Apple News' 2020 presidential election coverage includes livestreams

    Like Apple's done during previous election years, it's announced special dedicated Apple News coverage for the presidential election, just in time for those tricky caucuses. Sources will include most major US news networks and outlets, including CBS, CNN, FiveThirtyEight, Fox News, NBC, ProPublica, Reuters, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post.

    Mat Smith
    02.04.2020
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    Apple News partners on a presidential debate for the first time in February

    Apple isn't just offering in-depth election news -- for 2020, it'll have a degree of participation in the process. Apple News will partner on its first political debate on February 7th, when it cooperates with ABC and WMUR-TV for the eighth Democratic debate in Manchester, New Hampshire. Apple hasn't outlined just what it will do as part of its co-hosting duties (we've asked it for details), but it's safe to presume that the debate will receive priority coverage in the News app.

    Jon Fingas
    12.12.2019
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    Apple might be planning its own subscription bundle

    Ever since Apple rolled out its second, third and fourth subscription services, folks have begun to wonder when they could buy all three together, ideally for a discount. According to Bloomberg, it's something that Apple is at least thinking about, if not actively planning to do at some point in 2020. Unnamed sources have said that, buried in the supplier contracts for news outlets, is a clause saying that News+ can be bundled with other services.

    Daniel Cooper
    11.14.2019
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    Apple is now presenting its privacy policy as if it were another product

    It's not uncommon for users to skip reading an app's privacy policy because it's too long and jumbled. Apparently, Apple wants to change that. Today, it released a new privacy page that makes its privacy policy easier to read and understand. The new privacy page looks more like a product page than your standard screen of black and white text.

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    News Corp is apparently working on a news app called 'Knewz'

    News Corp wants to give people an alternative to Google News and Apple News. The media company that owns Dow Jones Newswires and HarperCollins is working on its own news aggregation service, reported The Wall Street Journal. The service will be called Knewz.com, and take the form of both a traditional website and a mobile app. It will draw from a variety of national outlets such as The New York Times and NBC News, as well as more partisan news sites like The Daily Caller and ThinkProgress.

    Amrita Khalid
    08.22.2019
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    Apple to shut down Texture on May 28th now that News+ exists

    You knew Texture wasn't long for this world once Apple News+ arrived -- and sure enough, the end is in sight. Texture has warned subscribers that its all-you-can-read magazine service will end on May 28th, 2019. You'll have a month-long free News+ trial (the same as for anyone else) to see if the new service scratches your itch. However, there's one main problem: many of Texture's subscribers can't make the jump.

    Jon Fingas
    03.29.2019
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    Apple News app kept crashing after iOS 12.2 update

    The rollout of Apple News+ has not gone as planned for Apple. While the new subscription news service is supposed to be available in the Apple News app following the update to iOS 12.2, a number of users have taken to social media to complain about the app crashing repeatedly. Apple has reportedly issued a server-side fix to address the issue, according to 9to5Mac.

    AJ Dellinger
    03.26.2019
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    All the important stuff from Apple's services event (+)

    Apple just wrapped up its services event, giving us nearly two hours of news -- well, more like an hour-plus of news and 45 minutes of details on its forthcoming original programming. Still, there's a ton to unpack, even though the vast majority of Apple's announcements won't be useful for you, dear reader, until later this year. We'll run all the major details down here, as well as when you can give these new subscription services and apps a shot.

    Nathan Ingraham
    03.25.2019
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    Apple's news service adds the Wall Street Journal at the last minute

    Whatever trouble Apple has had recruiting publishers for its paid news service, it appears to have scored at least one big coup. New York Times tipsters claim the Wall Street Journal has agreed to join the service mere days ahead of Apple's March 25th event. It's not certain what prompted the decision, although Apple's pitch has reportedly centered on giving publications access to millions of new readers.

    Jon Fingas
    03.20.2019
  • Why Apple News isn't available in the UK yet

    So you've backed up your apps and data to iCloud and updated your Apple device to iOS 9. The new font, smarter Siri and slicker multitasking will probably take some getting used to, but did you notice that one feature was missing? Yes, Apple News is not available to UK users -- at least not yet. So how do you get it? The official answer is: you can't, unless you're willing to change the default language on your device. According to reports, UK publishers were made to wait a little bit longer because Apple wanted to put all of its focus into making sure the US launch went off without a hitch.

    Matt Brian
    09.17.2015
  • Apple smart home initiative and other news for May 27, 2014

    It's almost time for Apple's annual World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC), which means that the rumor mills are working over time to mass produce ideas of what might we might hear about at next Monday's keynote address. Apple getting into the home automation market is one of the first and most intriguing rumors, so let's look at that and other news of the day: The Financial Times said yesterday that Apple may announce a new software platform allowing iOS devices to control "the Internet of Things," meaning devices like thermostats, door locks, lights, and more. The platform would be announced alongside a new initiative similar to the "Made for iPhone" program, with Apple certifying devices that work with the platform. Apple already sells a number of connected devices in Apple Stores. Apple has been granted a patent for a method of embedding displays -- including those covered with sapphire -- into Liquid Metal. The patent was applied for six years ago, but is of particular interest since Apple has exclusive rights to the "bulk amorphous alloy" through the end of 2015 and is also investing in a large synthetic sapphire manufacturing facility in Arizona. Want a Mac Pro? Finally, more than six months after the top-of-the-line Mac was rolled out, you can get one configured to order in about a week. While you're at it, buy another one and send it my way, OK?

    Steve Sande
    05.27.2014
  • Free shipping from Apple's online store and more news for May 23, 2014

    Friday is typically a "slow news day," but we've got four stories this week. Apple's online store offers free shipping for a time, iAd Producer has gotten an update, Apple agrees to a large settlement in court and hackers claim to have around a pretty nasty iCloud exploit. Onward! Apple's online store is offering free shipping through May 29. Perhaps they're prepping for the Father's Day shopping season or just looking for a pre-summer boost. If it's the former, here's a note to my family: a Mac Pro will look great on dad's desk. Apple has released iAd Producer 4.2. The updated software allows for the creation of full-screen banner ads for the iPhone and an option to upload Producer projects to iAd workbench. Minor changes include folder reorganization in the Assets sidebar and iAd Workbench support for existing iAd Producer projects. Apple, others agree to US$325M settlement in Silicon Valley wage fixing case. The group reached a preliminary agreement about a month ago, and now everyone has agreed upon a settlement of $325 million. Judge Lucy Koh -- a name probably familiar to many of you -- must still approve the settlement. Hackers claim to have exploit for iCloud, specifically affecting Activation Lock (Google translate). A group going by the name "Team DoulCi" has demonstrated the problem. It seems that iTunes on Windows does not verify security certificates properly, allowing hackers to execute a "man-in-the-middle" attack and intercept a user's Apple ID creds. The vulnerability can also let attackers into iDevices that have been rendered unusable by Activation Lock.

    Dave Caolo
    05.23.2014