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Netflix starts streaming AV1 on Android to save cellular data

February 5, 2020

Netflix announced today that it’s beginning to stream video using AV1 on Android. This high-performance, royalty-free codec provides 20% improved compression efficiency over VP9. Developed by the Alliance for Open Media, founding members include Google, Netflix, and Amazon — all large video providers. Netflix says its “goal is to roll out AV1 on all of our platforms.” In starting on…

Despite known methods, FBI claims it still can’t unlock iPhones in Pensacola case

February 5, 2020

In early January, the FBI asked Apple to unlock two iPhones as part of the Pensacola case. Apple stood its ground and said it wouldn’t create a backdoor for iOS but would help as much as it could without crossing that line. Even though the FBI has the ability to unlock the…

Apple enables universal purchases for Mac and iOS apps

February 5, 2020

Apple’s Catalyst apps were designed to help bridge software between its macOS and iOS platforms, and now the company is taking things a step further by enabling universal purchases between the two platforms, as spotted in Apple’s Xcode 11.4 beta by developer Steve…

New ‘CarKey’ feature in iOS 13.4 beta brings built-in support for unlocking, driving, and sharing NFC car keys

February 5, 2020

Apple today released the first beta version of iOS 13.4 for developers, and now has found evidence of a new feature that will make it possible to use the iPhone as a car key, and more. iOS 13.4 contains references to a “CarKey” API, which will make it possible to use the iPhone and also the Apple Watch to unlock, lock, and start a car. According to the system’s internal files, users will…

iOS 13.4 features a new Mail toolbar, fixing the bad design introduced with iOS 13

February 5, 2020

iOS 13.4 has reverted a bad design choice made with the iOS 13 Mail app, namely the actions toolbar the bottom of the screen. The delete and reply buttons now sit at opposite ends of the toolbar, and Apple has added back the quick actions for flagging and moving…

Apple adds ability for developers to sell Mac and iOS apps as a single purchase

February 5, 2020

With the latest beta releases, Apple has added the ability for developers to create unified purchases across Mac and iOS. This means that a developer can list an iPad app in the App Store and a Mac version in the Mac App Store. When the customer buys either version, it…

What’s new in iOS 13.4 beta 1? iCloud Drive folder sharing, new Memoji, more

February 5, 2020

Apple today released first developer betas as part of its next round of software releases: iOS 13.4, iPadOS 13.4, macOS 10.15.4, tvOS 13.4, and watchOS 6.2. Here’s what’s new in these releases. One of the biggest changes in today’s updates is that developers can now sell macOS and iOS versions of their apps as a single purchase. The update also brings support for iCloud Drive folder…

Samsung Galaxy S20 US pricing revealed

February 5, 2020

Just yesterday we got word on the South Korean pricing of the new Galaxy S20 lineup and now a new leak has revealed the US prices of Samsungs upcoming flagships. According to an insider source, the Galaxy S20 lineup will start at $999 for the standard S20 and will go all…

Apple gives developers Universal Purchase option for iOS, macOS apps

February 5, 2020

Though Apple has worked for two years to streamline iOS and macOS development by enabling iOS apps to work on Macs, the process has always been intended as gradual, consisting of steps towards the ultimate goal. Today, Apple unexpectedly took one of its biggest steps with…

Apple releasing first developer beta of iOS 13.4 today

February 5, 2020

Apple will release the first developer beta of iOS 13.4 today. This update comes after the public release of iOS 13.3.1 last week, which included new privacy settings, Screen Time updates, and more. We don’t yet know what to expect in iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4. Apple’s release notes indicate that the update includes bug fixes and performance improvements, but we’ll dive deeper once the…