Apple has tight control over states’ digital ID cards
Apple's digital ID card support in iOS 15 may be convenient, but it also comes with tight requirements for the governments that use them. CNBC has learned states using Apple's system are required to not only run the platforms for issuing and checking credentials, but hire managers to handle Apple's requests and meet the iPhone…
Don’t believe those lying Alder Lake vs M1 Pro benchmarks
Comparing the M1 Pro and Max to Intel’s Alder Lake is a bit like comparing apples to burnt oranges. Yes, Alder Lake is now out and according to benchmarks it is faster than Apple’s latest laptop chips, almost 1.5 times as fast in multi-core performance. There is a bit of a drawback, however. You wouldn’t…
Apple’s Business Essentials subscriptions support small businesses that only use Apple
This week Apple unveiled another beta program, but instead of offering early previews of software for your Mac, iPhone, or iPad, it’s a new initiative called Business Essentials. In line with Apple’s recent shift toward selling services, it’s a subscription package aimed at small businesses with three different plans and a move that has been…
Apple is reportedly relying on states to pay for digital ID rollouts
Apple will soon let users in participating states digitally store their driver’s licenses or state IDs on their iPhone’s wallet, but according to a report by CNBC, the initiative will be partially funded by the states — and their taxpayers. CNBC got ahold of contracts signed by Georgia, Arizona, Oklahoma, and Kentucky, and found that…
Apple patent fights lookie-loos with glasses-activated screen blur
A busybody's worst nightmare. — Tech would use face scan to see if user is wearing privacy glasses. Scharon Harding - Nov 12, 2021 5:31 pm UTC Enlarge / For your eyes only. Apple is giving new meaning to the phrase "for your eyes only." A patent filed by Apple and published Thursday by the…
Bitcoin Exchange LocalBitcoins Launches iOS App
Bitcoin peer-to-peer (P2P) exchange LocalBitcoins has launched a mobile app for iOS devices, the company said in a statement sent to Bitcoin Magazine. The application seeks to facilitate bitcoin trading as users can use their phones instead of a computer. LocalBitcoins launched an app for Android devices less than a month ago."During 2020, LocalBitcoins welcomed…
Get These Apple Accessories at Black Friday Prices
Upgrade your Apple experiences with these deals. November 13, 2021 3 min read Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you'll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. Apple is always innovating. That's…
Three products that could transform Apple in 2022
As the waning days of 2021 are upon us, it’s time once again to look ahead to the future, to the horizon. Despite a global pandemic and supply chain woes aplenty, Apple has had a blockbuster year, with successful launches of new iPhones and iPads, and a continued transition on the Mac that is redefining…
iPhone 11 vs iPhone 13: Is Apple’s bargain phone a good buy in 2021?
Every year, Apple unveils the latest iPhone models just before the holiday shopping season starts. And the temptation to treat yourself to a new iPhone is strong. But there’s no rule that says you need to buy the iPhone 13 when you are ready to make the jump. That’s usually the temptation if you’re rocking…
PSA: Apple isn’t actually patching all the security holes in older versions of macOS
0-day or N-day? It depends. — Big Sur got a fix 234 days before Catalina did, although both are supported. Andrew Cunningham - Nov 12, 2021 7:27 pm UTC Enlarge / The default wallpaper for macOS Catalina. Apple News is making the rounds today, both via a write-up in Vice and a post from Google's…