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Microsoft to discontinue Visual Studio for Mac support in August 2024, suggests other alternatives

Microsoft has announced that the company plans to discontinue Visual Studio for Mac next year. The latest version of the company’s IDE (integrated development environment) for Mac will continue to be supported by Microsoft through August 2024. Microsoft offered the following statement: “With today’s announcement, we’re redirecting our resources and focus to enhance Visual Studio […]

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Some iPhone 14 Pro users complain of low battery capacities less than a year after the device’s official launch

A number of iPhone 14 Pro users have become increasingly concerned as to the state of their iPhone 14 Pro’s battery health. The complaints, often with shared screenshots, have appeared on Twitter, Reddit, and other websites, expressing concern about the batteries, which were included with the iPhone 14 Pro less than one year after the […]

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Forthcoming Sony PlayStation 5 update to add Dolby Atmos support that can be tapped into with HomePod setup

A forthcoming PlayStation 5 update will add Dolby Atmos support, something that will benefit users that have HomePods set up as home theater systems via Apple TV 4K and the HDMI ARC port. Apple’s larger HomePod, no matter which generation is used, can output 5.1 or 7.1 Dolby Atmos audio. This can then be paired […]

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Apple patent hints at Find My support for next-gen Apple Pencil devices

With the possible inclusion of Find My support for the Apple Pencil, there could be a bit less reason to tear your hair out upon misplacing the somewhat pricey stylus. A recent patent application by Apple hopes to save users from that aggravation. Patently Apple reports on U.S. patent 20230161545, which describes how acoustic resonators […]

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Walmart continues to veer away from Apple Pay support, relies on its own payment platform

While Kroger, the largest supermarket chain in the United States, began rolling out support for Apple Pay in April, Walmart continues to resist adopting Apple’s payment platform. The company, in turn, has continued to push its own Walmart Pay platform. Whereas Apple Pay is contactless and requires users to simply tap their iPhone or Apple […]