Apple

2022-02-28 17:00:09 In the US, the iPhone is replacing the payment terminal

Apple will provide an opportunity for American entrepreneurs to abandon the habitual payment terminals, thanks to the creation of a new feature on the iPhone Tap to Pay. It was announced on February 8 by Apple's press service.

“As more consumers are tapping to pay with digital wallets and credit cards, Tap to Pay on iPhone will provide businesses with a secure, private, and easy way to accept contactless payments and unlock new checkout experiences using the power, security and convenience of iPhone,” said Jennifer Bailey, Apple’s vice president of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet. Open / Comment

2022-02-27 17:00:11 The new iOS version for Apple smartphones features

The updated iOS operating system with version 15.4 provides the iPhone with new features. It became known with the release of the OS build for developers.

A major change awaits the Face ID system, taught to recognize the user wearing a mask. The iPhone infrared scanner is now able to read the features of the area around a person's eyes. Known to affect only the iPhone 12 and 13.

Other innovations include forced 120 Hz in apps (only for the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max), fast authorization on websites using biometrics, improvements to the "Commands" and support for gamepads with triggers. Open / Comment

2022-02-26 17:00:09 Apple is preparing a project called RealityOS. Experts speculate it could be an OS for a future virtual or mixed reality platform.

On GitHub and in the download logs on the Apple App Store, references to some new operating system RealityOS were found, previously unannounced. Most likely, we are talking about an OS specifically designed for VR/AR solutions.

The fact that developments in this area are underway has been known for several years. This is evidenced by various hiring announcements published by Apple, insider information and other indications. The company is developing a mixed reality platform through the efforts of a team of more than 1,000 people.

From surfacing GitHub and App Store data, it appears that there is also its own simulator for RealityOS, whatever it is. This could indicate that a RealityOS-based product is at the stage of readiness where it already makes sense to bring in third-party developers to create apps for it. Open / Comment

2022-02-25 17:00:08 Apple is being sued over the "jelly scrolling" in the iPad

U.S. resident Christopher Bryan filed a class action lawsuit against Apple, accusing the company that it put the iPad mini 6 on sale, despite the familiar problem of "jelly effect", reports MacRumors.

In September 2021 experts iFixit disassembled the iPad mini 6 and confirmed the complaints of first buyers of the tablet about the "jelly scrolling", with the left side of the display noticeably lags behind the right when scrolling in portrait orientation. At the time, an Apple spokesperson said that this was "normal behavior for LCD screens."

The lawsuit seeks damages for any owner of a sixth-generation iPad mini who bought it in the U.S. Open / Comment

2022-02-24 17:00:14 Tap to Pay — turning iPhone into a real contactless payment terminal

Apple has announced the Tap to Pay feature for iPhone. It allows you to use a smartphone as a payment terminal for contactless payments. Back in 2020, Apple acquired the startup Mobeewave, which was engaged in the development of the technology.

With Tap to Pay iPhone owner could accept payments from "contactless credit and debit cards and other digital wallets" using built-in NFC module. Payments can be made using another iPhone, Android smartphone or a bank card with a contactless payment chip. Open / Comment

2022-02-23 17:00:07 What cars are about to be unlocked with an iPhone?

Useful Technology News: how soon can we open cars with our iPhones?
The Apple CarKey functionality, which so far has been exclusive and available only to BMW models, shortly extends to other car brands. Owners of Hyundai and Genesis cars are expected to be added to the list of lucky ones.

At this point, the Apple CarKey feature is unique and available only for a narrow range of BMW 5-series models. But things could change in the near future.

So far, it has been announced that the original functionality would become available for such car brands as Hyundai and Genesis. Open / Comment

2022-02-22 17:00:08 Apple recorded user conversations with Siri

Apple was recording, storing and viewing user interactions with the Siri voice assistant. Moreover, it did so without the user's knowledge. ZDNet reports that iOS 15 has a bug causing "Siri and Dictation Enhancements" to turn on even for those who previously disabled the feature in settings.

After you update your iPhone to iOS 15.4 (while the software is being tested), you'll be asked if you are willing to help improve Siri and dictation by allowing Apple to view recordings of voice interactions. If you say no, your voice interactions with Siri or the voice dictation tool on your iPhone will no longer be recorded and shared with Apple. Open / Comment

2022-02-21 17:00:16 What exactly Apple will unveil at the presentation on March 9, 2022

The main subject of the presentation is to be the third generation of Apple's cheapest smartphone promises to be even cooler and more affordable than ever. Despite the fact that Cupertino decided to release the novelty in the case from the iPhone 8 for the second time in a row, its technical equipment will be truly advanced.

It is expected that Apple plans to make the novelty cheaper by almost a third of the performance of the previous model. Therefore, the price of the iPhone SE 2022 will be only $299.

Such a logical cheapening associated with the company's desire to increase demand for the novelty, even with the objective drawback in the form of a small screen and five-year-old case. Open / Comment

2022-02-20 17:00:15 Apple is once again accused of intentionally making iPhones obsolete

Apple has once again been sued. It claims recent iOS updates "damaged the iPhone by drastically reducing performance and battery life." It is reported by AppleInsider.

According to the publication, many users have complained about problems after the update to iOS 14.5, iOS 14.5.1 and iOS 14.6. According to the complainants, the problems are related to performance limitations and faster battery drainage. Open / Comment

2022-02-19 17:00:10 In the near future Apple iPhone can be used as a real payment terminal

Apple has introduced the Tap to Pay technology for accepting payments via iPhone smartphones.

Apple's smartphones, starting with the XS model, can be used for payment at points of sale, where there are no payment terminals for payments between buyers and sellers. With Tap to Pay, iPhones accept payments from Apple Pay-enabled gadgets (such as the Apple Watch) and contactless bank cards. Open / Comment