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Apple pulls Vybe Together from App Store, states app promoted secret parties during ongoing pandemic

You really can’t argue with Apple’s decision to yank this one from the App Store. Apple has pulled an iOS app from its App Store that encouraged users to organize secret underground parties despite social distancing measures and U.S. pandemic restrictions. The app, which was called “Vybe Together,” billed itself as a place to organize […]

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Apple Maps receives significant updates, information for Canadian users and travelers

If you’re in Canada, this is going to come in handy. On Thursday, Apple released its new updates to its Maps applications. The new feature offers copious Canadian information as well as new features, including faster and more accurate navigation, more precess addresses, better road coverage, and more detailed land cover. The nation of Canada […]

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Google Maps updated to version 5.56, includes new COVID-19 safety data, takeout/delivery stats for local areas

This could definitely help. Google Maps on Tuesday received three new pandemic-related features as well as an expansion of its live transit “crowdedness” status information. The crowdedness data offers the real-time state of transit lines, is crowdsourced, and relies on in-app feedback from users. Prior to the new version, Google Maps only showed the data […]

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Los Angeles Metro TAP card to support Apple Pay later this year

If you live in and around Los Angeles, this should come in handy. The Los Angeles Metro on Tuesday confirmed that TAP cards used for public transit throughout the city will work with Apple Pay later this year. The card can then be added to the Wallet app for the iPhone and Apple Watch for […]

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Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.5 developer beta 4, focuses on new Battery Health Management feature

Apple on Thursday released its fourth developer beta of the macOS Catalina 10.15.5 update. The update now includes a new Battery Health Management feature, which has been described as an effort towards reducing the chemical aging of a MacBook’s battery and extend its lifespan without compromising battery life. Per Apple’s description: The battery health management feature in […]