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MacBook Pro flight restrictions spread to additional airlines, some batteries still a concern

The number of flight restrictions imposed on a certain number of 15-inch MacBook notebooks with faulty batteries has spread to an increasing number of airlines. As of now MacBook owners need to start checking with an airline if they intend to take their laptop on a flight because the restrictions imposed vary. The worst case […]

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Apple offers apology for Siri grading program, indicates that contractors will be brought back this fall after changes to program

Following up on yesterday’s article about Apple firing more than 300 contractors grading Siri requests, the company has stated that it will halt the Siri grading program while giving it a “thorough review.” The company has apparently finished the review and issued a statement apologizing for the way in which the program had been carried […]

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Apple distributes invitations to September 10th media event

The rumors were true. On Thursday, Apple sent out a wave of invitations to the media announcing its September 10th event to be held at Apple Park. The tagline is “By innovation only” and features a multi-colored Apple logo. The rumor mill currently has it that green and purple models might be available as new […]

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Apple pledges to focus on Siri privacy features, fires 300 contractors in Cork, Ireland

Apple has implemented changes to its Siri privacy by making changes to its grading program. In a recently published article, the company details how it hired 300 contractors in Cork, Ireland, as part of a move to help secure privacy. Per the article:- First, by default, Apple will no longer retain audio recordings of Siri […]

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Apple releases iOS 13.1 developer beta 1

Albeit the official release of iOS 12 is still weeks away, Apple has begun beta testing iOS 13.1 within its developer community. This is a highly unusual move, especially given that this is a point release being externally tested before the prior version is finished. This first major update to iOS 13 will bring several […]