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Adapting to ‘the new normal’: using AI-powered personalisation in a changing context

The Drum 03 Aug 2020 01:15 PM The new whitepaper offers personalisation principles to help guide brands through this next period of uncertainty The only constant is change. This has been true all along but is even more apparent in the current, volatile Covid-19 context. As the world grapples to weather the storm and adapt to new and unpredictable changes in consumer behaviour, marketers can harness AI to quickly build more powerful, relevant and optimised customer experiences.Whilst there is no way of predicting to what ext

Apple may be setting up to compete with Square's contactless payments

Mashable 01 Aug 2020 05:00 PM Image: fizkes / shutterstock Is Apple preparing to take on the mobile payment company, Square, Inc.? A recent purchase suggests as much. Apple has reportedly acquired Mobeewave, a Montreal-based tech startup that empowers tap-based payments. It works like this: a vendor with the app installed can turn their near-field communication-equipped (NFC) smartphone or tablet into a contactless payment terminal. So unlike Square, which depends on a card reader for payments, Mobeewave's technology can ac

Earnings ups and downs: Alphabet, Apple, Amazon and Facebook

The Drum 31 Jul 2020 12:00 PM Earnings ups and downs: Alphabet, Apple, Amazon and Facebook It was a busy night in tech land as some of the world’s largest companies revealed how they fared during one of the most turbulent quarters in modern times. Here’s what you need to know about their performances in Q2.AlphabetGoogle’s parent company hit revenue expectations in Q2, but was rocked by the rapid decline of the ad market. Despite a huge surge in digital usage, the base of ad spend that it is dependent upon shrunk as uncerta

The must-read publishing stories you may have missed this week

What's New in Publishing 31 Jul 2020 07:09 AM Digital Spy launches first magazine exclusively with Apple News+, Hearst opens new product testing facility, and more Back to the future for digital magazines One news story we were not expecting to write here at WNIP this week was that a new digital magazine has been launched, custom-designed for none other than Apple News+. The publisher is Hearst UK’s Digital Spy, the UK’s biggest TV and movies website. Digital Spy have never published a ‘magazine’ before as they’ve been wholly a digital site

‘There is no precedent to this’: How Criteo plans to adapt to Apple’s IDFA privacy update

Digiday 31 Jul 2020 04:02 AM July 31, 2020 by Lara O'Reilly Apple’s forthcoming privacy update that will require users to give consent for apps to share their data with third parties — held on its anonymized identifier for advertisers, known as the IDFA — affects any company that owns an app, advertises on apps, or measures the effectiveness of that advertising. Ad retargeting specialist Criteo is bracing itself for the negative impact. Criteo told investors during its second-quarter earnings call earlier this week that it

Five key moments from the big tech grilling

BBC Technology 30 Jul 2020 04:31 PM By Chris Fox Technology reporter Image copyright Reuters The heads of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google owner Alphabet appeared before US lawmakers on Wednesday night to defend their companies against claims they abuse their power to squash competitors.Here are five key moments from the hearing.1. Mark Zuckerberg's emails revealedDid Facebook buy Instagram in 2012 to neutralise a threat? That was the topic raised by Democratic representative Jerry Nadler.Emails between Facebook chief executive

Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google face claims of 'harmful' power

BBC Technology 29 Jul 2020 11:59 PM Image copyright Getty Images/EPA/Reuters The heads of some of the world's biggest tech companies have appeared before Washington lawmakers to defend their firms against claims they abuse their power to quash competitors.Amazon boss Jeff Bezos said the world "needs large" firms, while the heads of Facebook, Apple and Google argued their companies had spurred innovation.The appearance comes as lawmakers consider tougher regulation and competition probes are under way.Some critics want the firms b

Apple CEO Tim Cook to Congress: The App Store is in a 'street fight for market share'

Mashable 29 Jul 2020 08:16 PM Apple CEO Tim Cook defended the company's App Store practices against claims of anticompetitiveness at a Congressional hearing on Wednesday.Image: Scott Olson / Getty Images Is Tim Cook more of a Ryu or a Ken? Speaking to the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law via WebEx on Wednesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook defended the company from accusations of anticompetitive behavior when it comes to the App Store. At one point, Cook downplayed claims of the App Store'

Where is voice tech going?

Tech Crunch 29 Jul 2020 03:41 PM TechCrunch is part of Verizon Media. Click 'I agree' to allow Verizon Media and our partners to use cookies and similar technologies to access your device and use your data (including location) to understand your interests, and provide and measure personalised ads. We will also provide you with personalised ads on partner products. Learn more about how we use your data in our Privacy Centre. Once you confirm your privacy choices here, you can make changes at any time by visiting your Privacy Das

Advancing consumer segmentation during Covid-19 and beyond

The Drum 29 Jul 2020 01:31 PM By Andy Smith-29 July 2020 14:31pmThis promoted content is produced by a member of The Drum Network.The Drum Network is a paid-for membership product which allows agencies to share their news, opinion and insights with The Drum's audience. Find out more on The Drum Network homepage. Capgemini suggest ways for brands to adapt their segmentation approach to suit evolving consumer trends. Research has found that on average, 71% of consumers express some level of frustration when their shopping exp

Hearst UK’s Digital Spy launches its very first digital magazine, exclusively available on Apple News+

What's New in Publishing 29 Jul 2020 10:24 AM The #1 entertainment website in the UK unveils interactive magazine custom-designed for Apple News+ Digital Spy, the UK’s biggest TV and movies website with up to 28 million unique visitors every month, has announced the launch of its very first digital magazine, which will be exclusively available to Apple News+ subscribers in the UK, US, Canada and Australia, starting today. Custom designed by the Digital Spy and Apple News-teams, the new, interactive Digital Spy magazine premieres exclusive f

Hearst UK’s Digital Spy launches its very first digital magazine, exclusively available on Apple News+

What's New in Publishing 29 Jul 2020 10:24 AM The #1 entertainment website in the UK unveils interactive magazine custom-designed for Apple News+ Digital Spy, the UK’s biggest TV and movies website with up to 28 million unique visitors every month, has announced the launch of its very first digital magazine, which will be exclusively available to Apple News+ subscribers in the UK, US, Canada and Australia, starting today. Custom designed by the Digital Spy and Apple News-teams, the new, interactive Digital Spy magazine premieres exclusive f

Facebook, Amazon, Apple, and Google deserve to be grilled at the House antitrust hearing

Mashable 29 Jul 2020 11:00 AM A little accountability sure would be nice right about now. Wednesday's congressional hearing, which will see the CEOs of Facebook, Amazon, Apple, and Google, remotely testify in front of the House Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law, may offer a chance at just that. Ostensibly focused on the companies' respective market dominance and anti-competitive practices, the hearing will give frustrated members of Congress the chance to berate some of the most powerful men in t

Tech giants Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon to face Congress

BBC Technology 29 Jul 2020 04:27 AM By James Clayton North America technology reporter Media playback is unsupported on your device Unprecedented is a dangerous word in journalism, but this really hasn't happened before. On Wednesday, four of the biggest names in tech will give evidence to members of the US Congress.Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook), Sundar Pichai (Google), Tim Cook (Apple) and Jeff Bezos (Amazon) will all be grilled. Jeff Bezos - the world's richest man - has never testified before either house. They have never all bee

‘It’s a significant change’: Twitter’s Mopub weighs in-app ad growth plan amid Apple’s upcoming privacy update

Digiday 29 Jul 2020 04:02 AM July 29, 2020 by Seb Joseph Twitter’s ability to push in-app advertising beyond performance advertisers to brand advertisers is about to be stress-tested. The company’s Mopub marketplace for in-app ads will be one of those businesses swept up in the tailwinds from Apple’s latest privacy protection. Like the Facebook Audience Network or Google’s Admob, Mopub is the mobile ad platform Twitter uses to give advertisers the option to extend the reach of their ads into other apps. Apple, however, ma

U.K. entertainment title Digital Spy looks to use Apple News+ to boost global reach

Digiday 29 Jul 2020 04:01 AM July 29, 2020 by Lara O'Reilly Hearst UK’s Digital Spy is launching on Apple’s paid subscription service Apple News+ on Wednesday, a move the British entertainment title hopes will bolster its global presence. The Apple News+ product is Digital Spy’s first-ever magazine of any kind and was designed in partnership with the Apple News team and Hearst UK’s central design team. It will be available to Apple News+ subscribers in the U.K., U.S., Canada and Australia. Digital Spy describes itself as t

3rd party cookie alternatives: Doubts and proposals grow

What's New in Publishing 28 Jul 2020 06:45 AM The world’s most popular browser, Google’s Chrome, announced they would be phasing out third-parties cookies within two years. Safari already blocks third-party cookies and Firefox blocks them when they’re used for tracking. iOS 14 and macOS are also adding new controls over user privacy and tracking. With the potential to disrupt the entire digital advertising industry and disrupt publisher revenue streams, there’s still no viable replacement solution. There are a few proposals floating around,

OnePlus Nord review: top-quality phone is true bargain at £379

Guardian Technology 27 Jul 2020 08:00 AM The OnePlus Nord offers most of what makes the firm’s top phones great, but in a significantly cheaper package that offers a lot of top-quality phone for the money. Photograph: Samuel Gibbs/The Guardian With the Nord, OnePlus is returning to its roots with first-class smartphones at mid-range prices, which is a very good thing. The £379 Nord sits under the £599 OnePlus 8 as the firm’s mid-range offering, aiming to bring everything that makes its top-end smartphones so good but at a significantl

How to use your iPad as a second monitor on any computer

Mashable 25 Jul 2020 02:00 PM Image: Shutterstock / ms_pics_and_more Follow @https://twitter.com/PCMag PCMag.com is a leading authority on technology, delivering Labs-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services. Our expert industry analysis and practical solutions help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. Two monitors are better than one, and with macOS Catalina, you can turn your iPad into a second display with just a few clicks thanks to a feature known as Sidecar. But Sidecar

The UK's app failure sums up our fatally flawed coronavirus response | John Naughton

Guardian Technology 25 Jul 2020 03:00 PM The Irish health minister, Stephen Donnelly, launching the country’s fully functional Covid Tracker app on 7 July. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA I’ve just been looking at the coronavirus death toll in various countries as tallied on the Johns Hopkins University Covid-19 tracker. At the time I checked, the UK had 45,407 deaths, Poland had 1,642, Ireland had 1,753, and Greece had – wait for it – 197. “Ah, yes,” you say, “but of course the UK has a much bigger population than most of those countries

The best headphones for your Android devices

Mashable 25 Jul 2020 09:00 AM We've done the research, read the online reviews, and have come up with this list of the best headphones for Android users. Discover why favorites from Sony, Bose, and more come out on top. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers.If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. All Android smartphones come bundled with earphones for you to get listening to your favorite music or podcasts immediately, but they're

In Your Area shames litterbugs with anti-rubbish campaign

Campaign 24 Jul 2020 01:49 PM Local news platform In Your Area has partnered anti-litter campaign Clean Up Britain for an outdoor campaign calling for litter deterrents to be improved across the UK. Created by Reach Creative and backed by JLS singer JB Gill, "Don’t trash our future" names and shames councils who have a poor record of enforcing litter fines, with culprits including Cornwall, Preston and York, among others. Launching today (27 July) with a five-metre digital screen that will tour London, the North and the Sout

‘There are significant grey areas’: The biggest unanswered questions around Apple’s upcoming privacy update

Digiday 24 Jul 2020 04:01 AM July 24, 2020 by Lara O'Reilly Apple last month announced two important privacy changes that have rattled the mobile advertising industry. Later this year, developers will be required to include information in a so-called “nutrition label” about how their apps collect data on their app description page. Those developers are also required to ask permission from users to track them across third-party websites and other apps, using its identifier for advertisers, known as the IDFA. Experts expect

Publishers have an opportunity to win with the evolving role of identity

What's New in Publishing 23 Jul 2020 08:00 AM In a single blog post back in January, Justin Schuh, Director, Chrome Engineering, served notice that the time is almost up on the use of third-party cookies to link identities and behaviors online. Google follows Apple and Firefox in removing the use of third-party cookies from the advertising and marketing world. This action from the browser industry comes off the back of regulatory interventions following on from the implementation of GDPR, with stricter guidelines from the UK Information Com

Apple digs in over its App Store fees

BBC Technology 22 Jul 2020 05:00 PM By Leo Kelion Technology desk editor Apple has defended the fees it charges developers to sell their digital products via its App Store.The iPhone-maker says a study it commissioned shows content makers give away a similar cut to dozens of other online markets, and an even bigger share if their goods are sold offline.Apple is facing complaints about the matter on both sides of the Atlantic.The EU launched a competition probe in June, and chief executive Tim Cook will give testimony to Congress

Apple's 2030 carbon-neutral pledge covers itself and suppliers

BBC Technology 21 Jul 2020 12:01 PM By Leo Kelion Technology desk editor Image copyright Apple Apple has announced a target of becoming carbon neutral across its entire business and manufacturing supply chain by 2030.The company says the commitment means its devices will have had "zero climate impact" at point of sale.It told BBC News any company hoping to become a supplier would have to commit to "be 100% renewable for their Apple production" within 10 years.It follows climate-focused pledges by other technology giants.Microsoft

After numerous rejections, Struck’s dating app for the Co-Star crowd hits the App Store

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Is the Apple popup about to torpedo the online ad industry?

What's New in Publishing 17 Jul 2020 07:00 AM The ad industry will survive, innovate and evolve like they always do. Is Apple about to ruin everything for the digital ad agency? Judging by the collective gasp from agencies and marketers during Apple’s recent WWDC2020 Keynote event, something big just happened. That “thing” is the privacy feature announced during the event for the upcoming iOS14, explains Anupam Chugh in Medium. “When iOS 14 rolls out to the public this fall, users would be greeted with a dialog that asks them to ‘Allow Tra

Is the Apple popup about to torpedo the online ad industry?

What's New in Publishing 17 Jul 2020 07:00 AM The ad industry will survive, innovate and evolve like they always do. Is Apple about to ruin everything for the digital ad agency? Judging by the collective gasp from agencies and marketers during Apple’s recent WWDC2020 Keynote event, something big just happened. That “thing” is the privacy feature announced during the event for the upcoming iOS14, explains Anupam Chugh in Medium. “When iOS 14 rolls out to the public this fall, users would be greeted with a dialog that asks them to ‘Allow Tra

US tech and film 'collaborating' with China - Barr

BBC Technology 16 Jul 2020 06:53 PM Image copyright Reuters US Attorney General William Barr has accused Hollywood and US tech firms of "collaborating" with the Chinese government to do business there.Companies like Disney routinely agreed to censor films while Google, Yahoo, Microsoft and Apple were "all too willing" to work with Beijing, he said.Such actions risked undermining the liberal world order, Mr Barr added. His intervention is the latest criticism of China by White House and other US officials.Tensions between the US a

Apple News adds new audio features, including a daily briefing, alongside expanded local coverage

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Over 2,500 games removed from Apple’s China App Store in early July, as crackdown begins

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Top 10 App Store optimisation tips for digital publishers

What's New in Publishing 15 Jul 2020 06:29 AM Increasing numbers of publishers throughout the world have caught on to the power of magazine and news apps. These apps offer opportunities to reach more online customers online while improving users’ reading experiences.Nonetheless, simply creating a mobile app and releasing it isn’t enough. There are approximately 2 million apps in Apple’s App Store and 2.9 million apps in the Google Play store. The opportunity is there, as there are more than 3.5 billion smartphone users (and growing), but th

Google Play Pass expands outside the US, adds more titles and annual pricing

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Writing app Ulysses gets new document dashboard and advanced grammar and style check

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Ad tech is in denial about Apple’s new app privacy rule

Digiday 14 Jul 2020 04:06 AM Member Exclusive July 14, 2020 by Lara O'Reilly Remain calm, everyone. We have this under control. That’s the message from ad tech companies in the case of Apple’s recent changes to its identifier for advertisers, known as IDFA, that the sky isn’t falling in, despite all appearances to the contrary. A quick recap: Apple last month announced two important privacy changes that will come into effect when iOS 14 is released, which is expected in September. Later this year, developers are required

Daily Crunch: Apple releases public beta of iOS 14

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Apple just released the first iOS 14 beta to everyone

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iOS 14 gets rid of the app grid to help you find the app you’re looking for

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Apple under pressure to act after TikTok pulls out of Hong Kong

Guardian Technology 07 Jul 2020 10:28 AM A riot police officer stands guard during a clearance operation at a demonstration in a mall in Hong Kong Photograph: Isaac Lawrence/AFP/Getty TikTok is to withdraw from Hong Kong app stores and Zoom will stop complying with city authorities’ data requests as technology companies react to the sweeping new national security laws imposed on the city by Beijing. Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter, Google and Telegram have already said they are “pausing” cooperation with requests for user information, pu

Microsoft and Zoom join Hong Kong data 'pause'

BBC Technology 07 Jul 2020 11:49 AM By Leo Kelion Technology desk editor Image copyright Reuters Microsoft and Zoom have said they will not process data requests made by the Hong Kong authorities while they take stock of a new security law.They follow Facebook, Google, Twitter and the chat app Telegram, which had already announced similar "pauses" in compliance over the past two days.China passed the law on 30 June, criminalising acts that support independence, making it easier to punish protesters.Apple says it is "assessing" th

The Guardian and BBC emerge as UK’s favourite information sources, as legacy news brands remain extremely resilient

What's New in Publishing 07 Jul 2020 06:24 AM No evidence that younger audiences were “increasingly using social media and services such as Apple News or Upday” News media have been especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic, as good quality information has literally become “a matter of life and death”. New Ofcom data confirms that we are increasingly reliant on the internet and that it has become ever more important for accessing “news, information and civic processes”. But given this shift online, which news brands have been the go

Apple's iPhone 12 will be late, but not as late as it might've been, report says

Mashable 06 Jul 2020 12:30 PM Apple's iPhone 12 will probably be late. The question is: How late?Image: DUSTIN DRANKOSKI / MASHABLE Apple's upcoming smartphone, the iPhone 12, probably won't launch in September, when Apple typically launches new flagships. However, according to a new report by Nikkei Asian Review, it won't be postponed into next year, either. According to the outlet's sources, all four upcoming variants of the iPhone 12 will be delayed by one to two months due to production disruptions caused by the coron

The must-read publishing stories you may have missed this week

What's New in Publishing 03 Jul 2020 10:15 AM Revenue bumps of up to 103% coming from email newsletters, Flipboard launches new tool for publishers, and more The NYT won’t be the only Apple News exit This week, the New York Times announced that it was ending its partnership with Apple News, and that its articles would no longer appear in the curated feed. Their reasoning? “Apple News does not align with our strategy to fund quality journalism by building direct relationships with paying readers,” said a spokesperson. They also added that th

Updates on the publisher relationship with Facebook, Apple, and Google

What's New in Publishing 03 Jul 2020 07:26 AM The relationship between publisher and platform, no matter the platform, is one fraught with often competing needs. Over the years, we have seen more and more publishers prioritise owning the relationship with their audience directly, rather than being at the mercy of the platform. We all remember the much-hyped newsfeed changes on Facebook in 2018, which actually only cut the amount of news on its newsfeed from 5% to 4%. As we enter the 2nd half of 2020 (with the first half feeling like 5 years

iOS 14: Apple urged to adopt standards promoting interoperability and more predictable user privacy

What's New in Publishing 03 Jul 2020 06:56 AM Following Apple’s announcement that it has decided to maintain IDFA and extend its influence on the App Store by limiting the action and management of application publishers, IAB Europe—in partnership with 15 other associations globally—drafted a joint letter to Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. This letter, published in full below, alerts Apple in particular to the potential economic and competitive risks of such a decision. The letter (below) was sent to Apple yesterday. Global marketing professionals i

Updates on the publisher relationship with Facebook, Apple, and Google

What's New in Publishing 03 Jul 2020 07:26 AM The relationship between publisher and platform, no matter the platform, is one fraught with often competing needs. Over the years, we have seen more and more publishers prioritise owning the relationship with their audience directly, rather than being at the mercy of the platform. We all remember the much-hyped newsfeed changes on Facebook in 2018, which actually only cut the amount of news on its newsfeed from 5% to 4%. As we enter the 2nd half of 2020 (with the first half feeling like 5 years

iOS 14: Apple urged to adopt standards promoting interoperability and more predictable user privacy

What's New in Publishing 03 Jul 2020 06:56 AM Following Apple’s announcement that it has decided to maintain IDFA and extend its influence on the App Store by limiting the action and management of application publishers, IAB Europe—in partnership with 15 other associations globally—drafted a joint letter to Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. This letter, published in full below, alerts Apple in particular to the potential economic and competitive risks of such a decision. The letter (below) was sent to Apple yesterday. Global marketing professionals i

“Little in the way of direct relationships with readers”: Why The New York Times cut Apple News out

What's New in Publishing 30 Jun 2020 11:30 AM “It’s time to re-examine all of our relationships with the big platforms.” Earlier this year, we reported about trouble brewing in the Apple News universe, and the growing industry consensus that Apple’s “News+ appears to be a flop.” There’s little of news in News+, and certain potential groundbreaking innovations that may have breathed new life into the service, are yet to see the light of day outside Apple Park. The free version of Apple News offers a much larger array of news, of course, and

No problem, Apple: Drop the iPhone charger, give us a case instead

Mashable 29 Jun 2020 01:27 PM Apple's next iPhone, the iPhone 12, might not come with a charger or earbuds in the box. That's perfectly fine. As long as we get something else instead. If you disagree with me on the "perfectly fine" count, hear me out. Smartphones have been around for a while. And I truly believe that most people shopping for an iPhone have both an unused power adapter and a pair of earbuds — or three — lying somewhere around the house. The idea is to stop polluting the planet with unneeded crap, and I'm 1

TikTok 'didn't store' iPhone clipboard data

BBC Technology 29 Jun 2020 04:00 PM By Zoe Kleinman Technology reporter, BBC News Image copyright Getty Social media platform TikTok has told the BBC it did not receive or store any data from Apple iPhone clipboards.In a developer trial of the latest update to the phone's operating system, iOS 14, users are notified whenever an app accesses the handset's clipboard.TikTok was one of 53 apps that security researchers had previously flagged as regularly seeking clipboard access.TikTok said it introduced the move to stop people spamm

Fleetsmith customers unhappy with loss of third-party app support after Apple acquisition

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Four perspectives: Will Apple trim App Store fees?

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Apple Maps to tell you to refine location by scanning the skyline

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iOS 14’s App Clips will save you from always needing ‘an app for that’

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Apple makes concessions to App Store developers

BBC Technology 23 Jun 2020 09:35 AM Image copyright EPA Apple is to give developers more leeway in disputes regarding apps that have fallen foul of its App Store rules.The company will allow developers accused of violating its guidelines to launch an appeal.And updates to apps that fix minor problems will no longer be delayed by these disputes.The changes follow a public row between Apple and Basecamp, the developers of Hey, an email app at the centre of an App Store dispute.Their timing coincides with Apple's week-long Worldwide

Apple ditches Intel for ARM processors in Mac computers with Big Sur

Guardian Technology 23 Jun 2020 03:49 AM Play Video 1:29 Apple announces switch to own chips for Macs, updates to iOS 14 – video Apple has announced the biggest change heading to its Mac computers in 14 years: the dumping of Intel Inside. The company is ditching Intel’s traditional so-called x86 desktop chips for Apple’s own processors based on ARM designs - those used in smartphones and mobile tablets, including the iPhone and iPad. At the firm’s World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC), held virtually for the first time due to the Co

Watch Apple’s WWDC keynote live right here

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Apple iOS 14: The best new features coming to the iPhone

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Apple unveils iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur features for India, China and other international markets

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Apple Mac computers make jump to its own chips

BBC Technology 22 Jun 2020 07:51 PM By Leo Kelion Technology desk editor Image copyright APple Apple has confirmed it will transition its Mac laptop and desktop computers to its own ARM-based processors.The move means that Macs will run on the same type of chips as the firm's iPhones and iPads, rather than Intel's.Intel had faced problems manufacturing its own designs, leading it to issue a public apology to computer-makers.Apple's challenge will be to carry off the transition smoothly and convince third-party developers to updat

Apple’s new Translate app works offline with 11 languages

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Apple iOS 14: new features coming to iPad and iPhone

Guardian Technology 22 Jun 2020 06:46 PM iOS 14 adds a collection of new customisation features to the iPhone including widgets, new App Library and Translate app. Photograph: Apple Apple has announced the latest features heading to user iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches this summer. At the firm’s first virtual World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple showed off iOS 14, iPadOS 14 and watch OS 7, due to be released later this year as free updates. iOS 14 iOS 14 comes with new App Library, widgets on the home screen and Translate a

Coronavirus: Ireland set to launch contact-trace app

BBC Technology 22 Jun 2020 01:53 PM By Leo Kelion Technology desk editor Image copyright PA Media Ireland's health authority plans to press ahead with the launch of a coronavirus contact-tracing app based on Apple and Google's technology.The Health Service Executive told the BBC that it would submit a memo to government this week, and "subject to approval" would launch its Covid Tracker app shortly after.The move comes despite concerns raised about the tech's accuracy in its current state. The UK is worried about false alerts.And

Ad tech insiders expect Apple to eliminate a key mobile ad targeting feature

Digiday 22 Jun 2020 04:02 AM June 22, 2020 by Lara O'Reilly Apple is set to host its Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, June 22, the highly anticipated annual event where the tech company announces the latest software updates for its iPhones, Macs, and Apple TVs. This year, the ad tech industry is closely following the (virtual) proceedings. Speculation abounds that Apple might begin to unravel its IDFA, or identifier for advertisers. The IDFA is the only means for advertisers to precisely target and track users w

Coronavirus: New Covid-19 tracing tool appears on smartphones

BBC Technology 20 Jun 2020 01:02 PM By Zoe Kleinman Technology reporter, BBC News Image copyright Getty Images A Covid-19 tracing software tool has appeared in the settings of both Android phones and iPhones as part of an update of their operating systems.The "exposure notification" tool is switched off by default, and is not a tracing app itself.It enables an app to run in the background while still using Bluetooth.This lets the app measure the distance between two handsets - and then alert the phone owner if someone near them l

Coronavirus: What went wrong with the UK's contact tracing app?

BBC Technology 20 Jun 2020 12:11 AM By Rory Cellan-Jones Technology correspondent After months of work, the UK has ditched the way its coronavirus-tracing app works, prompting a blame game between the government and two of the world's biggest tech firms. So what went wrong?At the end of March, I got a text from a senior figure in the UK's technology industry. This person said they were helping the NHS "on a very substantial project that will launch in days and potentially save hundreds of thousands of British lives."That was the

Apple 'not told' about UK's latest app plans

BBC Technology 19 Jun 2020 04:51 PM By Zoe Kleinman Technology reporter, BBC News Image copyright PA Media Apple says it did not know the UK was working on a "hybrid" version of the NHS coronavirus contact-tracing app using tech it developed with Google.The firm took the unusual step of saying it was also unaware of an issue regarding distance-measuring, which was flagged by Health Secretary Matt Hancock in Thursday's daily briefing.Apple said it was "difficult to understand" the claims.Downing Street said the government had "wor

Apple's annual developer showcase overshadowed by app row

BBC Technology 19 Jun 2020 05:57 PM Image copyright Getty Images Apple is facing mounting pressure over how it runs its app store ahead of its major global developers' conference, which starts on Monday.The firm has been accused of creating "hostile" policies within its fee structure, and is dealing with two EU competition probes announced this week.But it is also embroiled in a row with some of its own developers.That has now widened into a debate involving politicians and other major technology firms. Apple's Worldwide Develope

UK virus-tracing app switches to Apple-Google model

BBC Technology 18 Jun 2020 04:44 PM By Leo Kelion Technology desk editor In a major U-turn, the UK is ditching the way its current coronavirus-tracing app works and shifting to a model based on technology provided by Apple and Google.The Apple-Google design has been promoted as being more privacy-focused.However, it means epidemiologists will have access to less data.The government now intends to launch an app in the autumn, however it says the product may not involve contact tracing at that point.Instead the software may be limi

UK gives up on centralized coronavirus contacts-tracing app — will ‘likely’ switch to model backed by Apple and Google

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Apple accused of 'hostile' app fee policies

BBC Technology 17 Jun 2020 03:58 PM By Leo Kelion Technology desk editor Image copyright Getty Images Apple is facing mounting calls to reconsider its App Store rules, from the creators of the apps themselves.Dozens have used the term "hostile" to describe how they perceive it treats its third-party developer community.The backlash has been sparked by a row between the tech giant and the makers of a new email app over a demand that Apple be given the means to take a cut of the services's subscription fee.The clash threatens to ov

'Don't go dark': Ex Apple and Pepsi exec John Sculley offers pandemic brand-building tips

The Drum 17 Jun 2020 07:00 AM Apple's famous 1984 ad Businesses are studying history’s great recessions and downturns to understand how to navigate the Covid-19 fallout. John Sculley, former Apple chief executive and Pepsi president, and a tech investor, has seen his fair share of business challenges. As part of The Drum's Can-Do Festival, he shared how to build a brand when others shrink at the challenge.Keep on advertisingThe 83-year-old's first piece of advice rings as true in a recession as it does in a pandemic: keep o

Daily Crunch: European regulators examine Apple App Store

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Apple faces two EU anti-competition probes

BBC Technology 16 Jun 2020 02:24 PM By Leo Kelion Technology desk editor Image copyright Getty Images Apple faces two European Commission probes into whether it has broken competition rules.One investigation centres on iPad and iPhones being limited to installing apps from Apple's own App Store, among other restrictions imposed on third-party developers.The other involves Apple Pay, with one issue being that other services cannot use the iPhone's tap-and-go facility.Apple said it was "disappointing" the EU was "advancing baseless

EU is investigating Apple Pay and App Store for breaking competition rules

Mashable 16 Jun 2020 02:14 PM Europe's antitrust watchdog is looking into Apple's business practices again.Image: Francois Nel / getty images The European Commission has launched two formal investigations into Apple's business practices over a possible breach of Europe's competition rules. One probe will investigate Apple's App Store, while the other will look into the company's Apple Pay payment system. The first investigation is a follow-up to earlier complaints by Spotify, and an (unnamed) e-book/audiobook distributor,

‘There is so much content competing:’ As live sports returns, advertisers grapple with a congested window

Digiday 16 Jun 2020 04:01 AM June 16, 2020 by Seb Joseph After seeing the coronavirus temporarily shut all major sporting events like the Premier League and the NBA, and stop marketing via sport in its tracks this spring, advertisers eager to get back in the game and regain lucrative audience segments, may soon be faced with too much of a good thing. From the return of the Premier League football matches later this week to the amended NBA tournament next month, a new NFL season and the prospect of compressed Major League

Apple claims 'half a trillion dollars' App Store economy

BBC Technology 15 Jun 2020 09:25 PM By Leo Kelion Technology desk editor Apple has said that its App Store ecosystem "facilitated half a trillion dollars" of trade in 2019.The firm said more than 85% of that figure occurred via transactions from which it did not take a commission.The announcement comes at a time Apple and other US tech giants are facing increased anti-competition scrutiny.A leading developer has also called on the iPhone-maker to lower the fees it charges, ahead of its annual developers' conference next week.An A

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Daily Crunch: WhatsApp launches payments

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Coronavirus: Contact-tracing apps face further hitches

BBC Technology 15 Jun 2020 02:42 PM By Leo Kelion Technology desk editor Image copyright Reuters Norway's health authority has had to delete all data gathered via its Covid-19 contact-tracing app and suspend further use of the tool.The Norwegian Data Protection Authority ruled the Smittestopp app represented a disproportionate intrusion into users' privacy.A switch to a rival design backed by Apple and Google is being considered.Elsewhere, researchers say a bug in the latest version of Australia's app means many iPhones fail to l

Don't Listen When Your Customers Say They're Reining in Spending

Entrepeneur 11 Jun 2020 07:00 PM Image credit: Westend61 | Getty Images Grow Your Business, Not Your Inbox Stay informed and join our daily newsletter now! Nearly a decade ago, Apple CEO Steve Jobs famously said, “A lot of times, people don’t know what they want until you show it to them.” Here’s an addendum that’s crucial during this pandemic: A lot of times, people don’t know what they have until you show it to them. I don’t build cutting-edge computers. I help people get out of debt. And because I deal with Americans who h

6 of the best keyboards for working from home

Mashable 11 Jun 2020 05:00 AM Missing your office keyboard? Upgrade your WFH setup with one of these impressive models from top brands like Logitech, Razer, and Microsoft. The reality of working from home is different for everyone, and depends on lots of factors. For some people, the transition to working from home is totally straightforward. These people will probably have their home office set up with things that make for a comfortable and efficient working day. They'll have desk chairs, monitors, and printers. Basically

Coronavirus: Ministers consider NHS contact-tracing app rethink

BBC Technology 11 Jun 2020 01:02 AM By Leo Kelion Technology desk editor Concerns about the risks of deploying a go-it-alone UK coronavirus contact-tracing app are causing further delays.A second version of the smartphone software was due to have begun testing on the Isle of Wight on Tuesday, but the government decided to postpone the trial.Ministers are considering switching the app over to tech developed by Apple and Google.But countries testing that model are experiencing issues of their own.Health Secretary Matt Hancock had o

5 of the best smartwatches for your kids

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The must-read publishing stories you may have missed this week

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Have you “heard” the news? Apple leak reveals audio stories for News+

What's New in Publishing 03 Jun 2020 11:22 AM Apple’s WWDC20—the first global, all-online WWDC—is just around the corner, and the Cupertino rumor mill has gone on overdrive. Some of the leaks appear to be pretty credible, and the company seems to have a trick or two up its sleeve that may be of publisher interest. There was already talk of Apple News+ pivoting to audio, with multiple publishers participating in the program to produce audio versions of stories for the company’s digital magazine and newspaper subscription service. Now, 9to5

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Ad agency bosses grapple with role of office space in post-lockdown future

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