Since Steve and I can’t cover everything, occasionally we’ll direct your attention to articles from various other sources worth your time.
° Apple has reminded developers that its App Tracking Transparency rules will be enforced starting with the launch of iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, and tvOS 14.5.
° MacRumors reports that Facebook and Apple are squabbling over document requests in the ongoing Epic v. Apple legal battle, according to a new discovery letter filed with the court.
° A shortage of semiconductor microchips is causing havoc around the world. GlobalFoundries, the third-largest foundry, is planning to invest $1.4 billion in its foundries this year to address the shortage, according to CNBC.
° The U.S. is pressing ahead with plans to hit six national that tax Internet-based companies with retaliatory taxes that could total almost $1 billion annually, reports Bloomberg.
° The new MacVoices Live! debuts “Up To Speed,” a new series designed to help those new to Apple devices. Jeff Gamet and host Chuck Joiner take a conversational approach to some of their favorite aspects of Apple computing. In this first episode topics include Finder Sidebar customization, using aliases, preferred pointing devices, and Dock management and placement.
° A new “We’ve Got a Plan” clip from the Apple TV+ show “Helpsters” has been posted to YouTube.
