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Apple has its eye on awards glory with its original video content, a new report claims. It suggests that Apple is looking to take on not only the likes of Amazon and Netflix, but also established

Google Chrome now supports official Nintendo Switch controllers. The console’s included Joy-Cons and optional Pro Controller are compatible. The surprise update comes just days before Google is

Thanks to digital technology, creativity is not bound by one medium. Music, video, visualizations and other elements are all fair creative game. It’s even possible to create in the moment with these

There are plenty of rumors out there claiming that this year’s new iPhone will feature a triple camera setup. While we’ve seen a few mockups of how this might look, a new render is supposedly based on

Apple has won the latest battle in the Apple vs. Qualcomm war. A judge has ruled that Qualcomm owes Apple close to $1 billion in patent royalty rebate payments. Judge Gonzalo Curiel of the U.S.

Among the changes hidden in the new iOS 12.2 beta is improved audio quality for audio messages sent using the Messages app. The switch involves transitioning over from the previous 8000 Hz .AMR file

Apple has responded to Spotify’s complaint that Apple is being anti-competitive by charging a cut of App Store purchases — including subscriptions. In an impassioned statement, Apple points out how

This week on The CultCast: Apple’s “it’s show time” event is just around the corner, and this is the first event ever that focuses purely on services. Is Apple’s streaming TV service going to suck?

Valve today confirmed a big update to its PC game streaming platform that makes desktop games more portable than ever. Its new Steam Link Anywhere service now lets you enjoy your favorite titles

Apple’s latest video is a humorous take a serious topic. It reminds users of this company’s commitment to privacy with the tagline: “If privacy matters in your life, it should matter to the phone your

No one uses a 30-year-old Mac anymore. But plenty of Apple fans still own classic computers as a reminder of where the world’s most beloved technology company came from. Now marveling at those

Cash-rich Apple is reportedly not paying the artists who share their talents for the in-store ‘Today at Apple” sessions. Rather than money, the session leaders could select from three of the cheaper

Hyperspektiv was already the craziest, most creative photo filter app on iOS. Now, version 2 takes it into even more nutso territory. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

Update: The problems have apparently been fixed, as all the indicators on Apple’s System Status page are now green, and there are no outstanding issues listed. If you’re having difficulties with some

Is Apple using its control of the App Store to squeeze out rivals? That’s the question European competition regulators are looking into. This news comes after Spotify complained that it is

Being an Apple supplier can be a curse as much as a blessing for some Chinese companies. While earning Apple’s business can give a big boost to a company’s stock, a new study found that Apple’s

Printing from your iPhone or iPad is easier than printing from your Mac. With an AirPrint printer, it’s pretty much plug and play, but there are other options. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture

There are reasons why we haven’t seen many attempts at an Apple Watch band that discreetly houses a battery for on-the-wrist charging. For one, Apple discourages them in its “Made for Apple Watch”

The Face ID biometric security system is already extremely accurate but Apple wants to make it even more safe. The company has come up with a method for telling the difference between two people who

Microsoft’s Xbox Live network is officially making its way onto iOS and Android. The company revealed today that it is launching a new SDK that will allow mobile developers to add Xbox Live