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FCC updates emergency alert protocols, looks to avoid false messages, mistakes from 2018

The Federal Communications Commission is refreshing its text alert system, combining two types of alerts into a single “National Alerts” category for iPhones and other Wireless Emergency Alert-supporting devices. The new system will also introduce checks to prevent false alerts from being made. As part of the change, the existing “Presidential Alerts” category that was […]

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Apple releases version 3E751 of its firmware for second-gen AirPods, AirPods Pro

Apple has once again updated the firmware for its AirPods, releasing version 3E751 of the firmware for the second-generation and AirPods Pro earbuds, albeit it’s unknown as to what improvements or fixes the new firmware brings. While there’s no standard way to upgrade the AirPods firmware, the general approach is an over-the-air approach while the […]

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Apple releases firmware update version 2C54 for AirPods, AirPods Pro

Ladies and gentlemen, both the AirPods and the AirPods Pro have received a firmware update. Both pairs of the earbuds received firmware updates on Monday, the update bringing the version to 2C54. While it’s unknown as to what changes the firmware updates provide, you can install the new firmware via the following steps: Connect your AirPods […]

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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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Rumor: New features, changes, begin to surface from iOS developer betas

The drool-worthy hints as to iOS 13’s anticipated new features have begun to leak. With Apple being expected to unveil the new mobile operating system at the Worldwide Developers Conference, which begins on June 3rd, some good stuff is rumored to be on hand. First, Dark Mode is thought to be en route to the […]