Apple on Thursday announced that it will release updates to its AirTags tracking accessory with the purpose of cutting down on unwanted tracking. The updaTes will be implemented in a multi-phase rollout. In an upcoming software update, Apple plans to implement new privacy warnings that will show up during AirTag setup to thwart malicious use. […]
There’s apparently a hidden “developer mode” for the AirTags, and that’s pretty nifty. A frustrated AirTag owner inadvertently discovered a hidden “developer mode” in the on-screen interface that Find My displays when the Precision Finding feature is activated to help locate one of Apple’s item trackers. Precision Finding is a feature that offers specific on-screen […]
Come October 13th, Apple will announce the nifty stuff. The company has just revealed that its next event, dubbed “Hi, Speed” and expected to be the announcement of the iPhone 12, will take place on October 13th at 10 A.M. Pacific time. Users can set a reminder for the event on Apple’s YouTube channel, as […]
Per the rumor mill, an upcoming generation of AirPods could feature built-in ambient light sensors (ALS) that could be used for health-related tracking purposes. Industry sources have stated that ALS-equipped next-gen AirPods could be present in the “coming 1-2 years.” Taiwan-based ASE Technology would handle the backend manufacturing process for the component. It’s rumored that […]
Apple on Tuesday announced the release of its new mobility data trends tool that distributes information collected from Apple Maps to help provide insights to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The information will be sent out to local governments and health authorities that can make use of the data as needed. Apple believes that the […]