Apple will release fourth public betas of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 to testers today. This comes after Tuesday’s release of iOS 14 beta 4 to developers, bringing changes such as new widgets for the TV app, COVID-19 Exposure Notification API support, and more.
Today’s release of iOS 14 beta 4 to public beta users will likely include the same changes that were introduced to developer beta…
Today Anker has unveiled its new PowerCore Play 6K Mobile Game Controller for iOS and Android devices. With a built 6700mAh battery pack and ergonomic grips, it’s designed to take your mobile gaming sessions to the next level. With USB-A and USB-C ports on-board, there’s…
Microsoft ends tests with xCloud gaming platform on iOS due to App Store policies [Ux2]
August 13, 2020
Microsoft started testing its xCloud gaming platform on iOS in February, but things have been complicated since then. The company announced today that it’s ending tests with xCloud on Apple’s mobile operating system due to strict App Store policies.
Check out the…
Apple confirms Google Stadia and services like it aren’t currently allowed on iPhone, iPad
August 13, 2020
Google’s Stadia platform has helped start a new form of gaming, streaming from the cloud. In the past year, Stadia, Microsoft xCloud, and Nvidia’s GeForce Now have made a big splash, but they still aren’t available on iOS. Why? Apple has confirmed it won’t allow services like Google Stadia on its platform.
Speaking to Business Insider this week, Apple has directly confirmed that it…
A Facebook iOS gaming app has been forced to launch without access to any games, thanks to an App Store policy which bans streaming gaming services.
Facebook Gaming on Android allows users to play games, as well as watch the gameplay of popular streamers – but iOS users…
iOS 14: How to translate websites on iPhone and iPad
August 13, 2020
One of the less flashy but valuable upgrades that arrives with Safari this year is built-in translation. Follow along for a look at how to translate websites on iPhone and iPad in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14.
In addition to the dedicated new Translate app for iPhone and iPad in…
Making The Grade: When should IT departments release iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur for their device inventory?
August 13, 2020
Most tech communities spend the summer working through the iOS and macOS betas ahead of the fall releases. For something that’s been happening for the last few years, it feels like fall software releases have been part of our lives for decades. As fun as these updates are for general consumers, they can be a significant source of stress for IT departments. As you work through these beta updates…
This week’s top stories: 2020 iMac details, iOS 14 beta changes, Phil Schiller’s new role, more
August 13, 2020
In this week’s top stories: iOS 14 beta 4 released to developers and public beta users, a new iMac, Phil Schiller’s new role at Apple, and much more. Read on for all of this week’s biggest news.
After several months of rumors, Apple officially debuted a new 27-inch…
Musk be on Mars: Luxury brand taking pre-orders for $5,000 SpaceX iPhone 12 Pro concept
August 13, 2020
Luxury technology company Caviar has unveiled its latest limited-run product: the Musk be on Mars iPhone. The custom-designed smartphone features a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft graphic celebrating the first crewed SpaceX mission as well as the “Musk be on Mars”…
Kanye West’s presidential campaign appears to have hit a bit of a snag after his ballot papers were filed in Wisconsin some 14 seconds after the deadline. West’s campaign lawyer had a variety of reasons he thought this shouldn’t matter, including suggesting that the iPhone clock is ‘notoriously faulty’ …
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West’s campaign is arguing he belongs on the…
