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Apple releases macOS Big Sur, iOS 14, iPadOS Public Betas

If you’ve been hankering to use Apple’s macOS Big Sur, iOS 14, or iPadOS 14 betas, but wanted to ensure that it was a little further along, you’re going to like this. Apple on Thursday launched the macOS Big Sur, iOS 14, and iPadOS public betas. The betas had previously only been available for developers. […]

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COVID-19 testing locations begin to surface in Apple Maps search features

Here’s hoping that this helps. Apple Maps has begun showing COVID-19 testing locations for users within the United States as part of a series of back end updates to the Apple Maps application. Users opening up Maps and tapping the search bar will notice an option for COVID-19 testing. Tapping on this will show you […]

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Apple launches Mobility Trends Reports to as part of effort to provide medical/movement data to local governments, health authorities

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 […]

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Apple Maps update forthcoming, will directly display COVID-19 testing locations in your area

This will definitely come in handy, and hopefully point out the nearest COVID-19 testing location via Apple Maps to your device. Apple on Saturday launched an online portal for healthcare providers, labs, and other businesses, to register as COVID-19 testing locations. The ‌Apple Maps‌ team will then review the application, and upon approval the location […]

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Apple Maps begin rolling out Coronavirus updates, with default searches highlighting nearby hospitals and restaurants with food delivery

This could definitely come in handy, especially during the Coronavirus quarantine. Apple has altered how Apple Maps displays nearby search results during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, with the app now focusing on providing quicker access to food deliveries, pharmacies, and grocery locations close to the user.  The change, which was discovered by German web site […]