Apple reveals most popular App Store downloads
WhatsApp, Instagram and apps designed to help users pass their driving theory test have been named the most popular downloads from Apple’s App Store in the UK.
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Facebook launching new tool to transfer images to Google Photos
Facebook is releasing a tool that allows users to transfer their photos directly to Google’s storage service in a bid to give people “control and choice”.
Apple Pay’s Express Transit arrives in London for faster TfL entry
Apple has introduced a feature to its mobile payment system allowing London commuters to travel more seamlessly without needing to prepare their device.
Apple criticised over change to Maps app which shows Crimea as Russian territory
Apple’s decision to show the region of Crimea as part of Russian territory in its mapping and weather apps has been labelled as “appeasement” by critics.
Designer Jony Ive’s profile disappears from Apple website as he departs
The profile of Sir Jonathan Ive has been removed from the Leadership page of Apple’s website, signalling the end of the British designer’s time at the technology firm.
Apple delays The Banker theatrical release amid misconduct claims
Apple has delayed the theatrical release of its first original film, The Banker, amid misconduct allegations against one of the film’s co-producers.
Apple abruptly cancels The Banker premiere to probe ‘concerns’ around the film
Apple has cancelled the world premiere of a film set to arrive on its new streaming service as it investigates “concerns surrounding” the movie.
Apple begins construction on billion-dollar campus in Texas
Apple has begun construction on a billion-dollar (£775 million) campus in the US, which will house 5,000 employees when it opens in 2022.
Apple bans vaping apps over health concerns
Apple is banning apps related to vaping from its app store amid concern about the effect of vaping on the health of young people.
Apple picks up three prizes at EE Pocket-lint Awards
Apple has picked up three awards including the best flagship phone of 2019 at the annual EE Pocket-lint Awards.
Apple unveils new 16-inch MacBook Pro with updated keyboard
Apple has announced a new version of its MacBook Pro laptop, complete with a redesigned keyboard following complaints from some users over the previous design.
Facebook bug turns on iPhone camera as users scroll through app
A Facebook bug has been discovered which allows the social media giant’s app to access the iPhone camera as a user scrolls through their feed.
Jason Momoa bear video criticised by animal welfare charity
Jason Momoa has been criticised by animal welfare charity Peta after sharing a video of himself feeding a bear a biscuit out of his own mouth.
Google parent Alphabet agrees £1.6bn Fitbit deal
Fitbit is being acquired by Google’s parent company for about 2.1 billion dollars (£1.6 billion).
Everything you need to know about Apple TV+
Apple’s highly anticipated streaming service Apple TV+ has arrived, along with a range of programmes boasting big-name stars.
Apple reports record fourth-quarter revenue
Apple has reported record revenue for its fourth quarter despite a further fall in iPhone sales,
Apple resumes human reviews of Siri audio with iPhone update
Apple is resuming the use of humans to review Siri commands and dictation with the latest iPhone software update.
Apple unveils new noise-cancelling AirPods Pro
Apple has announced a new version of its AirPod earphones, which will include noise-cancelling technology for the first time.
Everything you need to know about Apple TV+
Apple will launch its highly anticipated streaming service Apple TV+ on Friday, along with a range of programmes boasting big-name stars.
Hailee Steinfeld on importance of same-sex relationship in Apple show Dickinson
Hailee Steinfeld has discussed the importance of portraying a same-sex relationship in her new Apple TV+ show Dickinson.
Jason Momoa discusses his leading role in sci-fi drama series See
Jason Momoa said his starring role in dystopian drama See is his career highlight so far.
Google admits Pixel 4 Face Unlock works when eyes closed
Google has confirmed the Face Unlock system on its new Pixel 4 smartphone can allow access to the device even when the user has their eyes closed.
Netflix reveals Stranger Things season three streaming numbers
Netflix has revealed record-breaking streaming numbers for the third season of Stranger Things.
Facebook drops out of top 10 most valuable global brands – report
Facebook has dropped out of the top 10 most valuable global brands as Apple, Google and Amazon retained the first three places.
Apple TV+ space-race drama is a ‘deeply feminist’ series, star says
An upcoming drama telling an alternative history of the space race between the US and Soviet Union is a “deeply feminist” show, one of its stars has said.
Tim Cook defends Apple’s removal of Hong Kong map app
Apple boss Tim Cook has defended the company’s decision to remove a Hong Kong mapping app from its online store.
Apple accused of ‘caving to political pressure’ over Hong Kong map app removal
Apple has been accused of “caving to political pressure” after the firm removed a mapping app from its online store linked to protesters in Hong Kong.
Apple removes Hong Kong map app after Chinese criticism
Apple has removed from its online store a smartphone app that allows Hong Kong activists to report police movements after an official Chinese newspaper accused the company of facilitating illegal behaviour.
China’s rulers hit out at Apple over app that monitors police movements
Apple became the latest company targeted for Chinese pressure over protests in Hong Kong after the ruling Communist Party’s main newspaper criticised the tech giant for a smartphone app that allows activists to report police movements.
Apple fans bid goodbye to iTunes in latest Mac update
Apple fans have bid farewell to iTunes, the once-revolutionary program that made online music sales mainstream and effectively blunted the impact of piracy.