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Where to recycle your used and unwanted gadgets: Here are all of the ways you can recycle your old gadgets, from national programs to state-specific initiatives ...
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TikTok ban: ByteDance would rather shut app down than sell, insiders say: TikTok owner ByteDance would prefer shutting down its loss-making app rather than sell ...
scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3260400/tiktok-ban-bytedance-would-rather-shut-app-down-sell-insiders-say
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
The end of Finewoven: Apple looks for the next premium material: Apple stops production of iPhone and Apple Watch accessories made from fine fabric and is ...
connect.de/news/apple-finewoven-ende-suche-nach-neum-premium-material-3205230.html
Earn bonus points for cycling: A free coffee as a reward for those who take the train or bike instead of the car. An app works on this principle.
spektrum.de/video/shift-bonuspunkte-fuers-fahrradfahren-verdienen/2214574
Apple Finally Plans to Release a Calculator App for iPad Later This Year: Apple is finally planning a Calculator app for the iPad, over 14 years after launching ...
macrumors.com/2024/04/23/calculator-app-for-ipad-rumor/
Apple's (AAPL) IPhone Sales in China Falls to Worst Level Since 2020: Apple Inc.’s iPhone sales in China fell 19% during the March quarter ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/apple-s-china-iphone-sales-dive-19-in-worst-quarter-since-2020
Spotify Says Taylor Swift Album Is First to Stream a Billion in a Week: Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department' has become the first album to ...
variety.com/2024/music/news/spotify-taylor-swift-billion-streams-week-album-tortured-poets-1235980864/
Windows 11 will reportedly display a watermark if your PC does not support AI requirements
tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/windows-11-will-reportedly-display-a-watermark-if-your-pc-does-not-support-ai-requirements
Apple (AAPL) iPhone Shipments Fall 10% as Android Smartphones Rise: Apple Inc.’s iPhone shipments were down nearly 10% in the first quarter of the year ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/apple-s-iphone-shipments-plunge-10-as-android-rivals-rise
YouTube is making a bigger effort to go after third-party apps that block its ads
neowin.net/news/youtube-is-making-a-bigger-effort-to-go-after-third-party-apps-that-block-its-ads/
Apple Named a Top Pick for 2024 at BofA Ahead of Key Earnings: Apple Inc. was named a top pick for 2024 at Bank of America on optimism over the iPhone maker’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/apple-named-a-top-pick-for-2024-at-bofa-ahead-of-key-earnings
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Congress approves bill banning TikTok unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells platform
ft.com/content/d84df824-19c0-4105-ae95-816dd0618efb
Apple's AI Will Work Without an Internet Connection: Rumors point to the first iteration of the technology running entirely on the device's hardware.
uk.pcmag.com/iphone-apps/151949/apples-ai-will-work-without-an-internet-connection
Quick Glance: Apple's AI to Function Independently from Internet
- The processing for the AI will happen directly on the iPhone without connecting to a cloud service.
- This ensures enhanced security and privacy for users.
- Apple is developing its own in-house LLM called "Ajax" and has acquired multiple AI companies in recent years.
- The AI technology is expected to be initially implemented in Messages, Safari, Spotlight Search, and Siri.
iPhone sales dive 19.1% in China as Huawei comeback hits Apple in the high end: From first place to third as local brands grow
theregister.com/2024/04/23/iphone_sales_decline_china/
Reddit down in major outage blocking access to web, mobile apps: Reddit is investigating a major outage blocking users worldwide from accessing the social ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/reddit-down-in-major-outage-blocking-access-to-web-mobile-apps/
Quick Glance: Innovative Advertising Strategies on Reddit
- Reddit recently introduced an innovative ad format aimed at selling products to Reddit users.
- Through Reddit's Dynamic Product Ads, users are automatically shown ads based on their previous interactions with products on the advertiser's website or on Reddit.
- In a blog post, Reddit emphasized its clear focus on ad sales and the natural commercial aspect of the Reddit community.
- The introduction of Dynamic Product Ads is a step in Reddit's strategy to expand its advertising business and drive growth.
Microsoft's Phi-3 Mini AI Is Small Enough to Fit on Your iPhone: Microsoft releases a new AI model, Phi-3, that was trained by another AI.
uk.pcmag.com/ai/151969/microsofts-phi-3-mini-ai-is-small-enough-to-fit-on-your-iphone
Explainer: What is so special about TikTok's technology: The content recommendation algorithm that powers the online short video platform TikTok has once again ...
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Is 128GB Enough iPhone Storage?: The iPhone 15 offers "lots of storage for lots of photos," or at least that's what Apple boasts in its latest ad ...
macrumors.com/guide/is-128gb-enough-iphone-storage/
Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from China store under pressure from Beijing: Internet regulator orders delisting of two Meta-owned apps over ‘national ...
ft.com/content/17b0059b-14b5-42fa-a84f-7de7a05ac08a
Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China
- Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.
- Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.
- Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.
- Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.
Kaiser Permanente: Data breach may impact 13.4 million patients: Healthcare service provider Kaiser Permanente disclosed a data security incident that may impact ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kaiser-permanente-data-breach-may-impact-134-million-patients/
Apple renews talks with OpenAI for iPhone generative AI features, Bloomberg News reports
reuters.com/technology/apple-renews-talks-with-openai-iphone-generative-ai-features-bloomberg-news-2024-04-26/
Apple Reportedly Getting Rid of Its FineWoven Cases and Watch Bands: The eco-friendly cases are prone to durability issues.
pcmag.com/news/apple-is-getting-rid-of-its-line-of-finewoven-cases-and-watch-bands
Apple’s Cook Weighs Indonesia Production as Region Gains Clout: Apple Inc. is weighing the possibility of making some of its gadgets in Indonesia ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/apple-s-cook-weighs-indonesia-production-as-region-gains-clout
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IPhone 16 Pro: New feature will reportedly fix this annoying camera issue: Tired of lens flare? The next iPhone might fix that.
mashable.com/article/apple-iphone-16-camera-lens-flare-ghosting
Windows 11 update brings advertisements to the start menu: Microsoft is embedding ads from apps listed in its store on Windows 11's Start menu with the hope it ...
tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/windows-11-update-brings-advertisements-to-the-start-menu
Reddit Went Down on iPhone and Web: Reddit briefly went down for many users around the world today, with the widespread outage having affected both the website ...
macrumors.com/2024/04/25/reddit-is-down-on-iphone-and-web/
Apple in talks with OpenAI to bring AI features to the iPhone: Apple is discussing with OpenAI about incorporating AI features on the next version of its iPhone ...
neowin.net/news/apple-in-talks-with-openai-to-bring-ai-features-to-the-iphone/
TikTok: US House of Representatives votes for possible TikTok ban: The Chamber of Congress wants to force the Chinese owner of TikTok to sell the video platform ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-04/us-repraesentantenhaus-stimmt-fuer-moegliches-tiktok-verbot
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Apple’s China iPhone Sales Suffer Worst Quarter Since 2020. Why It’s Losing More Market Share.
barrons.com/articles/apple-china-iphone-stock-price-a8633053
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Palestine flag shows on iPhone when typing Jerusalem, Israel supporters angry: A new iPhone update presents UK users typing 'Jerusalem' with a Palestinian flag ...
businessinsider.com/iphone-update-suggests-palestine-flag-when-typing-jerusalem-israel-anger-2024-4
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Palestine Flag When Typing 'Jerusalem'
- iPhone users discover the Palestinian flag as a suggested emoji, sparking mixed reactions.
- The debate over Jerusalem as a capital city fuels discussions about the emoji suggestions.
- While some accuse Apple of antisemitism, others praise the Palestine flag positively.
- Apple confirms that the Palestine flag as an emoji is unintentional and will be changed with the next update.
Apple loses top phonemaker spot to Samsung as iPhone shipments drop, research company says
nbcnews.com/business/business-news/apple-loses-top-phonemaker-spot-samsung-iphone-shipments-drop-research-rcna147828
Quick Glance: iPhone sales plummet. Here's why
- Apple’s smartphone sales dropped by 10% last quarter, primarily due to a sharp decline in sales in China.
- Samsung had been the top smartphone manufacturer for 12 years, but Apple briefly took the top spot last year.
- The global smartphone market is showing signs of recovery with a 7.8% increase in smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2024.
- Despite expectations for Apple and Samsung to maintain their market dominance, the rise of Huawei and other Chinese manufacturers like Xiaomi and OPPO/OnePlus may continue.
Best Way to Measure Internet Audience? It Still Doesn't Exist: Plus: The backlash toward ultra-processed foods and Tesla earnings bingo.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-23/best-way-to-measure-internet-audience-it-still-doesn-t-exist
The Apple Vision Pro isn't exactly flying off the shelves: Some Apple stores are reportedly selling just a couple of Vision Pros per week ...
qz.com/apple-vision-pro-sales-1851426963
Apple might start making iPhones in Indonesia, CEO Tim Cook says: Apple's chief executive met with Indonesia's president as the company continues a manufacturing ...
qz.com/apple-iphone-manufacturing-indonesia-china-tim-cook-1851415318
Online banking security put to the test: Bank security put to the test: Which? tested websites and apps from HSBC, Natwest, Nationwide, Barclays and more ...
which.co.uk/news/article/online-banking-security-put-to-the-test-how-safe-is-your-banks-website-a1hW09D9pQBJ
3 Xiaomi 14 Ultra Features Apple Should Steal for the iPhone 16: Commentary: An iPhone 16 Ultra is just waiting to happen.
cnet.com/tech/mobile/3-xiaomi-14-ultra-features-that-apple-should-steal-for-the-iphone-16/
Microsoft: Windows Copilot app we quietly installed is harmless and doesn't steal your data
neowin.net/news/microsoft-windows-copilot-app-we-quietly-installed-is-harmless-and-doesnt-steal-your-data/
Apple loses top phonemaker spot to Samsung as iPhone shipments drop, IDC says: Apple's smartphone shipments dropped about 10% in the first quarter of 2024 ...
reuters.com/technology/apple-loses-top-phonemaker-spot-samsung-iphone-shipments-drop-idc-says-2024-04-15/
12.9-Inch iPad Air No Longer Expected to Feature Mini-LED Display: Apple's upcoming 12.9-inch iPad Air will feature an LCD display like its smaller sibling ...
macrumors.com/2024/04/24/12-9-inch-ipad-air-will-not-feature-mini-led/
Quick Glance: Apple announces event on May 7
- Apple will host an event on May 7, where the long-awaited revamped versions of the iPad Pro and iPad Air are expected to be revealed.
- These new models would signify Apple's first major overhaul of this product line since 2018, as iPad sales have decreased, prompting the company to introduce new products to stimulate demand.
- In the first quarter, iPad sales dropped by 25% to $7.02 billion, alongside a slowdown in iPhone sales.
- The event is scheduled to commence at 7 a.m. PT, corresponding to 2 p.m. GMT, and Apple is also preparing for its Worldwide Developers Conference from June 10 to June 14.
Everything You Need to Know About Smartphone Backups: It doesn’t take a lot of work to keep copies of your phone’s photos, videos and other files stashed ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/technology/personaltech/smartphone-iphone-backup.html
Apple fixes iPhone bug that suggested Palestinian flag when some people typed ‘Jerusalem’
cnn.com/2024/04/17/tech/apple-bug-fix-jerusalem-palestinian-flag-emoji/
Thousands of apps ported back to Windows 95 twenty-eight years later — .NET Framework port enables backward compatibility for modern software
tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/thousands-of-apps-ported-back-to-windows-95-twenty-eight-years-later-net-framework-port-enables-backward-compatibility-for-modern-software
Saudi Arabia: Any visa holder can now perform Umrah: Pilgrims encouraged to utilise Nusuk app to obtain Umrah permit, adhere to ritual timings
gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-any-visa-holder-can-now-perform-umrah-1.102327567
Apple Warns Users in 92 Countries About 'Mercenary Spyware' Threat: On Wednesday, the company sent out an alert to select iPhone users about detecting a ...
pcmag.com/news/apple-warns-users-in-92-countries-about-mercenary-spyware-threat
AirPods 4 Rumors: Everything We Know So Far: Apple introduced the third-generation AirPods nearly three years ago and an all new model is now slated to launch ...
macrumors.com/guide/airpods-4/
Reddit Was Down on iPhone and Web for Some Users: Reddit went down for some users today, with the outage affecting the website and iPhone app ...
macrumors.com/2024/04/22/reddit-down-for-some-iphone-and-web-users/
Rode's $90 MagSafe mount lets you attach pro lights and mics to your iPhone: Rode just released a MagSafe mount for attaching pro lights and microphones to ...
engt.co/3VZ7pmY
Gaming emulators are now on the App Store after Apple relaxed the rules: iPhone users can finally download emulators for iOS.
mashable.com/article/gaming-emulators-ios-app-store-apple-relaxed-rules
iOS 17.5 Will Add These New Features to Your iPhone: The upcoming iOS 17.5 update for the iPhone includes only a few new user-facing features ...
macrumors.com/2024/04/21/ios-17-5-adds-these-new-features/
Apple Likely Planning to Skip M3 Mac Mini for M4 Refresh in Late 2024: Apple is likely to skip an M3 version of the Mac mini in favor of a bigger update with M4 ...
macrumors.com/2024/04/21/apple-likely-planning-to-skip-m3-mac-mini/
Apple will soon allow iPhone repairs with used parts: Apple told the Washington Post that initially, iPhone 15 or newer owners will be able to leverage the ...
techspot.com/news/102590-apple-soon-allow-iphone-repairs-used-parts.html
iPhone's Emergency SOS feature: How to call for help: The iPhone has multiple ways to quickly and quietly call for help if you need it.
usatoday.com/videos/tech/problemsolved/2024/04/16/iphones-emergency-sos-feature-how-to-call-for-help/73346084007/
Apple Orders Capacitive Button Components Allegedly for iPhone 16: Apple has ordered a large number of capacitative button components from a Taiwan supplier that ...
macrumors.com/2024/04/22/apple-orders-capactive-butttons-iphone-16/
Apple Announced the 24-Inch iMac Three Years Ago Today: Today marks the three-year anniversary of Apple's announcement of the 24-inch iMac ...
macrumors.com/2024/04/20/24-inch-imac-three-years-ago-today/
How to Check Your iPhone's Battery Health: A built-in tool and various third-party apps can help you monitor the health and capacity of your iPhone’s power ...
pcmag.com/how-to/check-iphone-battery-health
Why you should use your energy supplier's app: Send gas and electricity meter readings, top-up your meter and see your energy use with an app
which.co.uk/news/article/why-you-should-use-your-energy-suppliers-app-aKzIg7i6sTGj
Sorry Nintendo fans, Apple says no more Game Boy app on the App Store: One of the first Apple-approved Game Boy emulators has been removed from the App Store ...
qz.com/apple-game-boy-emulator-app-store-1851411823
China's ByteDance denies plans to sell TikTok in US: Earlier reports had suggested ByteDance planned to sell the app, without its powerful algorithm ...
dw.com/en/chinas-bytedance-denies-plans-to-sell-tiktok-in-us/a-68926751
A climate-minded newcomer's guide to riding transit in the Twin Cities: With a little planning and perseverance, it can work for commuting and just getting ...
startribune.com/a-climate-minded-newcomers-guide-to-riding-transit-in-the-twin-cities/600359050/
Two Berlin outdoor swimming pools are to get a call for help app: The summer pool in Neukölln was one of the Berlin outdoor pools where there were various ...
morgenpost.de/berlin/article242123698/Zwei-Berliner-Freibaeder-sollen-Hilferuf-App-bekommen.html
iOS 18: Apple likely to use on-device AI to power next-gen iPhone features: Most of the AI features on iOS 18 would reportedly work offline. However ...
business-standard.com/technology/tech-news/ios-18-apple-likely-to-use-on-device-ai-to-power-next-gen-iphone-features-124041500238_1.html
Sustainability: Apple allows spare parts recycling for iPhones: Defective Apple smartphones can be repaired more cheaply in the future. The manufacturer is doing ...
spiegel.de/netzwelt/gadgets/apple-erlaubt-ersatzteil-recycling-bei-iphones-a-d2094511-9d6a-413c-ae7b-d1d69c175921
Tinder, Hinge release new protective features to keep users safe: Tinder and Hinge, the two largest dating apps in the world, are rolling out new protective ...
usatoday.com/story/tech/2024/04/25/share-my-date-tinder-hidden-words-new-hinge-safety-features/73456833007/
Apple is not allowing Spotify's latest iOS update in the EU that showed discounted pricing
neowin.net/news/apple-is-not-allowing-spotifys-latest-ios-update-in-the-eu-that-showed-discounted-pricing/
Facebook parent Meta relies fully on artificial intelligence: Facebook's mother Meta makes a lot of money from advertising. In the future, particular emphasis ...
tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/facebook-meta-ausblick-100.html
Quick Glance: Meta Invests Heavily in Artificial Intelligence
- Meta focuses on AI to enhance app appeal
- The smart glasses with AI capabilities aim to attract users
- Meta envisions AI assistants for complex tasks in communication
- Meta aims to become a global leader in AI, despite significant investments
How to Clean Your Smartphone's Charging Port and Speakers: Consumer Reports shares expert advice on the best way to clean the charging port and speakers on your ...
consumerreports.org/electronics-computers/cell-phones/how-to-clean-smartphone-charging-port-and-speakers-a2505681935/
How to mirror iPhone to TV: Throw it on the big screen!
mashable.com/article/how-to-mirror-iphone-to-tv
"Tagesschau" team apologizes for false breaking news: The "Tagesschau" app team caused irritation on Monday with a curious breaking news item ...
focus.de/digital/internet/uns-ist-ein-fehler-passiert-tagesschau-team-entschuldigt-sich-fuer-falsche-eilmeldung_id_259858580.html
WhatsApp for iPhone gains passkey support: WhatsApp is adding passkey support to its iPhone app, seven months after the feature rolled out on Android.
cultofmac.com/854276/whatsapp-for-iphone-gains-passkey-support/
Share a Webpage Link With Quoted Text in iPhone Messages: Most iPhone users know how to share a webpage link in Messages, but not everyone realizes that you can ...
macrumors.com/how-to/share-webpage-link-quoted-text-messages-ios/
Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app?: Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-68681786
Advertised for Israel boycott app: SWR relieves presenter of her duties: Helen Fares moderates the “Mixtalk” format for SWR. In an Instagram video ...
tagesspiegel.de/kultur/fur-israel-boykott-app-geworben-swr-entbindet-moderatorin-von-ihren-aufgaben-11482523.html
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Moderator: SWR Responds to Political Statements
- SWR relieves moderator Helen Fares of her duties due to political statements made on social media.
- Fares promoted an app to identify Israeli products, leading to accusations of antisemitism.
- Previous controversies involving Fares resulted in issues with other organizations such as Aktion Mensch.
- Criticism of Fares' behavior and SWR's response comes from politicians and journalists who label the boycott stance as antisemitic.
Mideast Jitters: The Bloomberg Open, Americas Edition: Good morning. Efforts are underway to head off a full-blown Middle East war. Apple faces worst iPhone ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-15/mideast-jitters-the-bloomberg-open-americas-edition
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Why the U.S. Is Forcing TikTok to Be Sold or Banned: Lawmakers in numerous countries have expressed concerns that TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ...
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Sharjah offers free vehicle damage certificate for residents affected by rains - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/sharjah-free-damage-certificate-offered-now-for-affected-residents
Apple lifts some restrictions on iPhone repairs: SAN FRANCISCO — Apple said Thursday that it would relax limits on repairing newer iPhones with used parts ...
omanobserver.om/article/1152200/scitech/technology/apple-lifts-some-restrictions-on-iphone-repairs
China's iPhone-Making Dominance May Be Coming to an End: India is offering lucrative manufacturing support programs to attract companies like Apple that want to ...
newsweek.com/china-india-apple-decline-supply-chain-decoupling-1891076
New iPad Rumored to Launch Later This Year is Something of a Mystery: Apple may be planning to release a new iPad with a 12.9-inch mini-LED display in the fourth ...
macrumors.com/2024/04/25/new-ipad-q4-2024-rumor/
How to Make Your iPhone Screen Less Bright in Bed: Most of us stare at our iPhones for far too long, and this constant exposure to a bright screen can strain our ...
macrumors.com/how-to/make-iphone-display-dimmer-white-point/
Windows 11 won't update with some apps installed : A preview version of this year's big Windows 11 update has a list of apps that block its ...
pcworld.com/article/2290190/windows-11-wont-update-if-you-have-some-apps-like-startallback.html
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