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Apple announces WWDC 2020 details; virtual conference will take place on June 22nd

Apple has just announced its WWDC 2020 date, and has consolidated everything to happen on June 22nd for what will be a virtual conference. As usual the conference will make use of the Apple Developer app as well as videos on Apple.com. Also with this announcement comes news of a Swift Student Challenge. This is for student […]

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Apple shifts WWDC 2020 to online-only format in wake of coronavirus pandemic

Look on the bright side: You won’t have to travel. Apple has announced that while it won’t be canceling this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference, it will be shifting to an online-only format in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. In a recent statement, Apple marketing chief Phil Schiller offered the following comments: “…new WWDC 2020 […]

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Eero firmware update hints at forthcoming HomeKit functionality

If you’re using an Eero router, you’ll like this. Following Apple’s announcement at WWDC 2019 that HomeKit would be supported by routers from Eero, Linksys, and Charter Spectrum, Eero on Monday, Eero today released an update for its Eero and Eero Pro routers, bringing them to version 3.18. The release notes for the update are relatively […]

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Apple Maps data updated, includes full coverage of the United States, improvements in Central and Southeastern U.S. data

Apple has followed through on a promise the company made at WWDC, and has now rolled out improved Apple Maps data for the entirety of the United States. The upgrade was spotted by Nate Thompson on Twitter, and Apple Maps has begun rolling out updated coverage data to the U.S. Central and Southeast. The upgraded […]

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Apple could be working to transition to ARM-based products, beginning with an ARM-based MacBook Air in 2020

It’s currently a theory, but there’s a good chance it could come true. Every year, Apple has improved its ARM processor architecture, albeit there’s never been any concrete evidence that the company is looking to ditch Intel and AMD for good. Still, the change may be occurring as we speak, and a nifty piece over […]