Earlier this week, 9to5Mac reported that Apple would soon start blocking users from side loading iPhone and iPad applications to their M1 Macs. Now, Apple has officially flipped the server-side switch to implement this change.
This means that it is no longer possible to use an app such as iMazing to side load unsupported applications from your iPhone or iPad to your M1 Mac.
As a refresher…
Bloomberg: Apple testing in-screen Touch ID for 2021 iPhone, AirTags coming this year
January 16, 2021
A new report from g today sheds more light on what to expect this year’s update to the iPhone. The report says that Apple “isn’t planning major changes” for the 2021 iPhone, but one key upgrade is in testing: an in-screen fingerprint reader.
Internally, Bloomberg…
In November last year, a report citing Chinese suppliers claimed that Apple began testing folding iPhones for a launch in 2022. Bloomberg today corroborated that rumor with a new report about Apple now working on an iPhone with a foldable screen — although the launch…
Apple shares 9 tips to take control of your privacy on iPhone
January 16, 2021
Apple’s Tips app on iOS has been around for a while and the company has been consistently updating it with new content over the years. Now a new Privacy tips collection has been added with Apple’s recommendations to change iPhone privacy settings.
Apple has been more focused on privacy than ever in recent months. That includes new resources for ensuring your privacy on Apple devices, its new…
Galaxy Buds Pro Impressions: Samsung’s best are simply excellent
January 16, 2021
Samsung is not new to the truly wireless earbud game, but I’ve not been content with any of the company’s releases to date. Every one has seemed to have one glaring flaw. That is, until I tried out the Galaxy Buds Pro. Over the past week, I’ve been impressed at…
Fitbit acquisition could still face legal trouble as Google jumped the gun on investigations
January 16, 2021
Google and Fitbit proudly announced yesterday that their $2.1 billion acquisition had been completed after months of regulatory scrutiny. Unfortunately for that deal, though, it may still face legal trouble as Google didn’t wait on approval from the US Department of…
OxygenOS 11.0: The best new features for OnePlus devices [Video]
January 16, 2021
For hardcore OnePlus fans, OxygenOS 11.0 might not provide the look and feel that you’ve become accustomed to. But dig beneath the surface, and there are some solid OxygenOS 11.0 features that you might want to at least try before deciding you want to jump ship.
OnePlus might be shifting well away from its roots as the “underdog” or “plucky upstart” Android OEM as the lines between…
Google removing inadvertent ability for Chromium browsers to access Chrome bookmarks, sync
January 16, 2021
Besides the intended differences, web browsers based on Chromium offer an underlying experience that’s mostly identical to Chrome. Google recently discovered that users of third-party Chromium browsers have inadvertently been able to access data and other sync features…
This week we recap everything announced by Samsung today at the Galaxy S21 event from the trio of phones to new earbuds and a tracker. We then highlight the top things announced at an otherwise quiet CES 2021.
Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Podcasts, Apple…
Samsung had a strong showing this week at its Galaxy Unpacked event, showcasing its latest smart home devices, accessories, and, of course, phones. Here are the many, many ways to pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, & S21 Ultra, as well as the best deals for each of them.
Where to pre-order the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra
As the Samsung Galaxy series has become the essential…
