Categories
Amazon Apple Business Google Hardware HomeKit HomePod HomePod mini News

Secret temperature/humidity sensor located within HomePod Mini, hints at forthcoming smart -home strategy in the works from Apple

This is unexpected but potentially cool. Apple’s HomePod mini smart speaker, which launched last November, arrived with new features such as a home intercom system. Still, the company had yet to declare an internal sensor that measures both temperature and humidity. Apple never disclosed the sensor’s presence, but according to sources close to the story, […]

Categories
Developer Health HomeKit iCloud iOS iPad iPhone iPod Touch News Software

First iOS 11.3 developer beta out the door, offers improved power management, iCloud Messages, additional Animoji units, other changes

Following Tuesday’s release of iOS 11.2.5, which brought HomePod support, Siri news, and a fix for the Messages text bomb, Apple has offered preview access to iOS 11.3, which will include assorted nifty new features, including a toggle for CPU throttling on phones old batteries. Following the iOS 11.3 update, Apple says users will now […]

Categories
News retail

Lloyds Bank, Halifax, Bank of Scotland add Apple Pay support for UK market

Apple Pay seems to be expanding over on the other side of the pond. Three of the largest banks in the region have added support for Apple Pay. Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland have recently added support for Apple Pay, allowing customers to use their credit and debit cards through Apple Pay. In […]

Categories
retail Rumor

Rumor: Apple to revamp Genius Bar, workshops, associated web sites on Tuesday, August 25th

The Genius Bar and its associated web site might be getting revamped in the new future. A rumor has stated that Apple will begin changing the Genius Bar and its corresponding web site as of Tuesday, August 25th. Through these changes, Apple reportedly plans to move Genius Bar online appointments pages from their separate “Concierge” […]

Categories
iOS News retail Software

Apple Pay to host Discover payments beginning this fall

This fall, you will be able to use Apple Pay for your Discover card transactions. Just try not to carry a balance. Discover announced on Monday that it will enable Apple Pay support for credit and debit cardholders at eligible financial institutions in the United States this fall. Discover will also support in-app purchases made […]