Zelle scams: App now starting limited refunds, under pressure from lawmakers
Growing concern about Zelle scams has seen parent company Early Warning Services (EWS) begin to refund some people duped into sending money to criminals. The U-turn on its previous stance that customers are responsible for their own transactions is bel...
After General Motors ditches CarPlay, it taps Apple for UI talent
General Motors announced back in March that it was ditching CarPlay from future vehicles, in favor of its own infotainment systems.
The company originally partnered with Google on this, but now seems to have decided it needs an Apple touch – by hiri...
Apple Wallet account balances now available for 10 UK banks
Apple Wallet account balances can now be viewed for a total of 10 UK banks and card companies, as Apple continues the rollout of the new feature.
Users can follow a short process to connect the app to their bank account, and it will then show the c...
Apple admits discriminating against US citizens through PERM program; paying $25M
Apple has admitted to discriminating against US citizens and green card holders when hiring workers through Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM).
It has been fined $6.7M, and has agreed to pay a total of $18.25M to compensate those who were ...
Instagram read receipts can now be turned off – but only in a limited test
Most messaging apps let you choose whether or not to reveal that you’ve read a message, but there was no way to switch off Instagram read receipts. That is now changing, albeit only for some users initially …
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Chamberlain myQ smart garage door opener blocks Homebridge and more, to display ads
The Chamberlain myQ smart garage door opener is now blocking access by Homebridge, Home Assistant, and other third-party apps. It follows the company last year discontinuing the myQ Home Bridge Hub, which made the door opener HomeKit compatible.
The...
AAPL Q4 2023: Analysts optimistic, despite warnings and negative signs
Tomorrow will see the announcement of AAPL Q4 2023 earnings, at a time when hardware revenue has been falling, and Apple itself has warned investors to expect big year-on-year drops in iPad and Mac sales.
While Apple suggested that the previous quar...
Scary Fast event shot on iPhone 15 Pro Max: Impressive, or a cheat?
Apple’s proud boast that the entire Scary Fast event was shot on the iPhone 15 Pro Max has lead to a lot of discussion and debate about what that really means, and whether or not it’s a big deal.
There are those suggesting it really does mean the ca...
The first Apple Watch was supposed to launch with blood sugar monitoring; the health battle within Apple
A new report based on interviews with insiders says the very first Apple Watch was originally supposed to launch with non-invasive blood sugar monitoring. Indeed, it says, this was intended to be the device’s headline feature.
The piece also reveals...
Tap to Pay continues expansion, coming to Ukraine
The gradual global rollout of Apple’s Tap to Pay on iPhone feature continues, with Ukraine the seventh country to benefit.
The small business payment service is initially limited to the state-owned PrivatBank, and customers can get up-and-running in...