After an initial clue in June, the following month saw official confirmation from Apple that Octopus Apple Pay support will be part of iOS 13.
Some more details have now emerged thanks to some screenshots from the beta version…
Ata Distance reports that, as expected, the device requirements are identical to those for Apple Pay Suica in Japan.
For models purchased in Japan: iPhone 7/Apple Watch…
Apple says Foxconn violated Chinese temporary staff rule, as supply chain ramped up iPhone 11 production
September 9, 2019
The Chinese Labor Watch group released a lengthy report alleging several violations of Chinese law against Foxconn, the key iPhone assembler. Apple said it investigated and denies most of the allegations but did say that it found Foxconn’s iPhone factory workforce was made…
Nintendo explores 'bendable' Switch controllers
September 9, 2019
Nintendo is apparently concerned that the Switch’s Joy-Con controllers might not be flexible enough. The console maker recently applied for a US patent on Joy-Cons with hinges that would let the top half “bend” to provide a more ergonomic grip. This would…
How to open side menus in Android 10 w/ gesture navigation
September 9, 2019
Gesture navigation is one of the biggest new features in Android 10, but it comes with some radical shifts to how we use the operating system. One interaction users are still trying to learn with the Android 10 gesture system is to open up side, or hamburger, menus in applications. Here are a couple of ways to do that.
With Android 10’s new gestures, a swipe inward from either side of the…
Google Assistant on Pixel 4 may handle calls while you're on hold
September 8, 2019
Google Assistant’s ability to handle phone calls may extend beyond booking appointments. A 9to5Google source claims Assistant on the upcoming Pixel 4 will have the option of taking over when you’re on hold, bringing you back when another human answers.
How to protect your hearing with iOS 13 and watchOS 6
September 8, 2019
watchOS 6 and iOS 13 are just a few weeks away from being released to the public, and both updates include new features that you might not have even known you needed. With this year’s watchOS 6 release for Apple Watch and iOS 13 for iPhone, Apple is implementing a pair of…
Apple’s iPhone 11 event is just around the corner, and we rounded up all of the announcements we expect to see right here. With announcements ranging from the iPhone 11 to Apple’s Tile competitor, what are you most excited to see?
At Apple’s event, we expect the primary announcements to be the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro. There will also likely be new Apple Watch…
In this week’s top stories: iPhone 11 details continue to emerge ahead of Tuesday’s event, Apple Watch sleep tracking revealed, new details on Apple’s AR efforts, and more. Read on for all of this week’s biggest news.
The iPhone 11 event is officially set for…
Photos: Cases show iPhone 11 design, including new position of Apple logo on iPhone 11 back [update]
September 8, 2019
Update: Bloomberg is also reporting that the Apple logo will be centered on the new iPhones.
The iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro lineup is set to be revealed in a week and a half, and naturally, we mostly know what to expect: a big focus on camera improvements thanks to the new…
Google Assistant will help you find Tile trackers
September 7, 2019
You don’t want to lose an item tagged with a Tile Bluetooth tracker, but you’ll at least have an easier time finding it in the near future. Tile is planning Google Assistant support that will let you directly ring your tracker from any device that supports the AI helper, making it just a matter of a quick voice command. You could find your keys just by asking your Nest speaker while…
