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Judge orders Apple’s iOS and macOS chief to testify in Epic case

December 18, 2020
Apple’s iOS and macOS chief Craig Federighi will have to join CEO Tim Cook in testifying in the company’s case against Epic Games. Apple wanted Cook and App Store head Eric Neuenshwander (who reports to Federighi) to represent the company in the case. Epic asked for Federighi instead, believing he is “better able to that speak to the reasons for Apple’s closed, integrated…
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NASA approves Blue Origin's New Glenn for future uncrewed missions

December 18, 2020
NASA has approved Blue Origin’s New Glenn heavy lift rocket for future unmanned scientific and exploration missions, even though the 310 foot reusable booster has yet to fly. The contract, part of the space agency’s NASA Launch Services (NLS), is an important step in Blue Origin’s quest to compete with SpaceX, Boeing and others for valuable civilian and national security launch contracts.
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How to check iOS app privacy details for iPhone and iPad

December 18, 2020
Apple has rolled out its new iOS app privacy labels (the nutrition label equivalent for apps) for both first-party and third-party apps. Read along for how to check iOS app privacy details for apps in the App Store as well as those that come preloaded on iPhone and iPad to…
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OnePlus is working with Google to ‘improve’ Wear OS for its upcoming smartwatch

December 18, 2020
While a previous report claimed that the upcoming OnePlus smartwatch wouldn’t be running Wear OS, the company’s CEO has come out to say otherwise. In an interview this week, Pete Lau has confirmed that the OnePlus smartwatch will be running Wear OS. Speaking to Input, Pete Lau directly confirmed that the company is working on a smartwatch, and that it will be running Wear OS. In fact, Lau…
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Google Nexus 9 and Pixel C may no longer play Netflix in HD

December 18, 2020
It may come as a surprise to hear that not every Android device with a good enough screen can play Netflix in HD. Two of Google’s older tablets, the Nexus 9 and the Pixel C, are no longer supported by Netflix, meaning movies and shows may no longer play in HD. There are…
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Google Search now lets you browse and virtually try on lipstick

December 18, 2020
The lack of in-store shopping means fewer opportunities to try things. Google Search wants to help virtually replicate that try-on experience for lipstick and other beauty products through AR and better previews. If you’re shopping for beauty products, it’s difficult…
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Google Discover feed gains ‘What to watch’ and beauty, apparel recommendations

December 18, 2020
Google is upgrading its Discover feed with some new recommendation options, including a Google TV-like “What to watch” for movies, as well as beauty and apparel recommendations. Earlier this year, Google relaunched the Play Movies & TV app as Google TV, pushing the cross-service content aggregation and recommendations to the forefront. Now the Google Discover feed — Google’s endless…
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