Report: Apple working with Microsoft to bring Apple TV app to Xbox consoles

Added 09-30-20 12:31:02pm EST - “Over the last few years, we've seen Apple open up its software by allowing third-party hardware to run Apple TV and even HomeKit and AirPlay 2 support. Now Microsoft's Xbox consoles look to be the latest hardware to be gaining the…” - 9to5mac.com

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• Apple TV app may be on its way to Xbox and Playstation consoles
• Apple TV app beta available to some Microsoft Xbox software pre-release testers
• Podcast: Surface Duo review, Xbox Series S and Apple's upcoming event
• The Xbox's redesigned Microsoft Store is now available to all

iOS 14.2 beta removes mention of included earbuds in iPhone box ahead of iPhone 12

Added 09-29-20 08:31:02pm EST - “Multiple rumors have been claiming that Apple will not include the charger or EarPods in the iPhone 12 box, which seems even more likely after the company removed the power adapter from the Apple Watch box this year. With iOS 14.2…” - 9to5mac.com

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• iOS 14.2 beta code hints no free EarPods with 'iPhone 12'
• Morgan Stanley says buy the dip in AAPL ahead of 'iPhone 12' launch
• 'iPhone 12 mini' Name Appears in Leaked Apple iPhone 12 Case Stickers
• Leaker: 'iPhone 12 mini' and iPhone 12 Storage Capacities Start at 64GB, Pro Models at 128GB

Smart Tasks app lets you easily organize your entire week, now with iOS 14 home screen widgets

Added 09-28-20 09:31:02pm EST - “There are several to-do apps on the App Store, and we have already highlighted some of them here on 9to5Mac. Now I've been testing the Smart Tasks app, which is not exactly new but it was recently updated with some iOS 14 features.…” - 9to5mac.com

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• iOS 14: How to customize your home screen widgets with Smart Stacks and Siri Suggestions
• Here's how to use the new iPhone home screen widgets in iOS 14
• These iOS 14 apps offer home screen widgets, App Clips, and much more
• These iOS 14 apps offer home screen widgets, App Clips, and much more

Apple's Cook receives first time-based stock grant since 2011, incentivizes tenure into 2025

Added 09-29-20 07:11:02pm EST - “Apple CEO Tim Cook and his core leadership team this week received restricted stock unit awards designed to incentivize continued work at the company into 2025.” - Appleinsider.com

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• Apple CEO Tim Cook says 'big companies deserve scrutiny'
• Tim Cook says Apple could never become a monopoly because its strategy is to 'make the best, not the most'
• Apple 'increasingly focused' on succession plan for Tim Cook, leadership team
• Pennsylvania launches COVID Alert PA app based on Apple-Google tech

Here's our first look at Venmo's upcoming Apple Card competitor with QR code activation

Added 09-28-20 08:31:02pm EST - “Venmo, a payment service owned by PayPal, is about to launch its own credit card to compete with the Apple Card. The Venmo credit card was announced a year ago, and now 9to5Mac has obtained exclusive details about this card that will…” - 9to5mac.com

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• Apple kills off Barclays Credit Card financing in favor of Apple Card
• Apple Fitness+: Everything You Need to Know About Apple's Upcoming Workout Service
• Apple Watch Now Eligible for Apple Card Monthly Installments
• Apple Watch now eligible for Apple Card financing

Masimo alleges Apple is delaying legal fight to boost Apple Watch market share

Added 09-29-20 04:11:02pm EST - “Medical technology company Masimo is accusing Apple of delaying their patent legal fight in order to sell more Apple Watch models.” - Appleinsider.com

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• Masimo escalates Apple Watch lawsuit after Series 6 debuts with blood oxygen sensor
• Apple just debuted a new, cheaper Apple Watch for the first time ever: the Apple Watch SE, priced starting at $279
• Apple Removes 5W Power Adapter From Apple Watch Edition and Apple Watch Hermès
• Apple Watch SE & Family Setup aims for a slice of the kids GPS tracker market

Masimo escalates Apple Watch lawsuit after Series 6 debuts with blood oxygen sensor

Added 09-29-20 03:31:01pm EST - “Last month we saw Epic Games file a lawsuit against Apple not long after Tim Cook testified to Congress during an antitrust hearing looking into big tech. Now just after Apple launched its Apple Watch Series 6 with a new blood oxygen…” - 9to5mac.com

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• Apple Watch Series 6 Blood Oxygen Monitoring Available in Most Countries Worldwide
• PSA: Family Setup Prevents Relatives From Using Blood Oxygen Monitoring on Apple Watch Series 6 Models, Regardless of Age
• Recommended Reading: The new Apple Watch's blood oxygen feature
• Heart Analyzer for iPhone and Apple Watch adds iOS 14 widget, blood oxygen data, more

iOS 14.2 Beta 2 Adds New Emoji Characters like Ninja, Pinata, Bubble Tea, Polar Bear and More

Added 09-29-20 03:12:02pm EST - “The second beta of iOS 14.2 introduces the new Emoji 13 characters that Apple previewed earlier this year as part of World Emoji Day. New...” - Macrumors.com

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• iOS 14.2 beta 2 adds new emoji including bubble tea, a transgender flag, ninjas, and more
• Lawsuit claims Apple appropriated idea for diverse emoji characters
• Apple releases second public beta of iOS 14.2 with new emoji and more
• Minor emoji update for 2021 adds 200 skintone variants for couples

Apple launches new app marketing tools, including QR codes and badges

Added 09-29-20 03:11:02pm EST - “Apple on Tuesday announced new App Store marketing tools and resources that developers can use to promote their apps online and elsewhere.” - Appleinsider.com

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• Apple Releases New App Store Marketing Tools for Developers Like QR Codes
• QR codes bring helpful context to the Apple Store experience
• Apple no longer including USB power adaptor with Apple Watch, ahead of iPhone 12 debut
• Epic refutes Apple's claim 'Fortnite' lawsuit was marketing exercise

iOS 14.2 beta 2 adds new emoji including bubble tea, a transgender flag, ninjas, and more

Added 09-29-20 02:31:02pm EST - “iOS 14.2 beta 2 is now available to developers, and the update includes a handful of new emoji characters for users. As first reported by Emojipedia, the new emoji options in iOS 14.2 beta 2 include bubble tea, a transgender flag,…” - 9to5mac.com

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• iOS 14.2 Beta 2 Adds New Emoji Characters like Ninja, Pinata, Bubble Tea, Polar Bear and More
• Apple releases second public beta of iOS 14.2 with new emoji and more
• Minor emoji update for 2021 adds 200 skintone variants for couples
• Apple's latest iOS 14.2 beta adds a built-in control for Shazam