Month: July 2021

Letter from the publisher: why all the cussing in ‘Ted Lasso’?

Today’s column will probably get me labeled a prude by some folks, but so be it. But does Apple TV+’s…

3 years ago

Apple patent hints at under-display Touch ID for iPhones, iPads, Macs

Apple has been granted yet another patent (number 11,073,712) that involves Touch ID being built under the screen of future…

3 years ago

News items you should check out: July 31

Since I can’t cover everything, I’ll often direct your attention to articles from various other sources worth your time. °…

3 years ago

Detonation Racing races onto Apple Arcade

Detonation Racing is the latest game on Apple Arcade, Apple’s US$4.99/month or $49.99/year game streaming service that has over 130…

3 years ago

How to remove an iCloud activation lock on an iPad without your password

Ever bought a second hand iOS or iPadOS device that you can’t use because it’s activation lock is “stuck”?  Ever…

3 years ago

Apple’s iPad now has 31.9% of the global tablet market

The second quarter of 2021 (2Q21) was another strong quarter for both Chromebooks and tablets with both device categories recording…

3 years ago

IDC: ‘China’s role in Apple’s [iPhone] growth in the last few quarters can’t be denied’

The rebound from 2020 continued for smartphones in the second quarter of 2021 (2Q21) as overall shipment volumes grew 13.2%…

3 years ago

Apple granted patent for ‘devices and measuring using augmented reality’

Apple has been granted a patent (number 11,073,375) for “devices and measuring using augmented reality.” The most likely candidates for…

3 years ago

Serafim Keybo projection keyboard deal from AWT

The Serafim Keybo is the world’s most advanced virtual laser projection keyboard piano. Now it’s available for only US$84.99 (22%…

3 years ago

How to ‘Find My Car’ with iOS 14

Do you often forget where you parked your car in the mall parking lot? If you’ve got an iPhone running…

3 years ago

Latest promo says ‘hit the road and save with Apple Pay’

In a new promotion, Apple wants you to “hit the road and save with Apple Pay.” You can use Apple Pay…

3 years ago

Notable apps and updates: July 29

On a regular basis, Apple World Today posts a list of notable new apps or app updates that have been released. They…

3 years ago

News items you should check out: July 30

Since I can’t cover everything, I’ll often direct your attention to articles from various other sources worth your time. °…

3 years ago

Apple’s HomePod, HomePod mini sales up 245% year-over-year

Smart speaker shipments slowed in the U.S. during the second quarter (2Q21), with year-on-year (YoY) of just 16%, while quarter-on-quarter…

3 years ago

Apple’s iPad now has 35% of the global tablet market

Hybrid work and more digitized classrooms continue to drive record tablet demand midway through 2021, as Apple, Samsung, Lenovo, and…

3 years ago