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Corrupt iOS profiles preventing developers from downloading the latest beta

A temporary issue is preventing developers from downloading the latest iOS and iPadOS 14.5 beta and watchOS 7.4 beta today. The bug isn’t impacting the macOS developer beta or any of the public betas at this point. A variety of users have shared on Twitter this morning that an error is preventing them from downloading the iOS 14.5 developer beta 6. When trying to install the profile from…
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Samsung Galaxy SmartTag+ w/ UWB ships this month, pre-orders now open for $40

Alongside its Galaxy S21 series earlier this year, Samsung also launched its Tile competitor with the Galaxy SmartTag series. Now, the more advanced of those products is coming to market. The Galaxy SmartTag+ is apparently launching on April 12. A listing for the Galaxy SmartTag+ hit B&H Photo this week, showing a release date of April 12. B&H is one of the usual retailers for new…
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Research shows US iPhone users spent an average of $138 on apps in 2020, 38% more than in 2019

Earlier today, we shared a report about the record spend on apps during the pandemic, and now a Sensor Tower research shows that iPhone users really have been spending more than ever in the App Store ecosystem. iPhone users in the US spent an average of $138 on apps in 2020, which is 38% more than in 2019. The Sensor Tower research looked at how much iPhone users located in the US have spent on…
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Hands-on: Here’s how iPhone battery recalibration works in iOS 14.5

Apple introduced another notable change in the latest iOS 14.5 beta – iPhone 11 battery recalibration. The new feature gives an updated, more accurate reading of your device’s maximum battery capacity and peak performance capability and can fix unexpected battery drain. And in rare cases, it could lead to a free battery replacement. Follow along for a hands-on look at how iPhone battery…
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