Category: Apple
Mac malware surges over 1000% in 2020, claims study
According to an Atlas VPN investigation, the development of macOS malware surged by 1,092% in 2020. To be exact, 674,273 new malware samples were found in 2020, when there were only 56,556 samples detected in 2019. Malware, or malicious software, is a collective term for all kinds of threats. Microsoft lumps malware into thirteen distinct…
Syringe emoji loses blood in Covid revamp
Apple is changing its syringe emoji to remove the dripping blood, as it becomes widely used to talk about the Covid-19 vaccine instead. Apple's new version appears to have nothing inside the needle (though it could be the clear vaccine liquid). "This makes the emoji more versatile when used to describe Covid-19 vaccination," explained Emojipedia,…
Apple App Store Revenues surge to $72 billion in 2020
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues driving impressive growth of the global app market. As one of the two largest distribution channels for mobile apps, the Apple App Store has witnessed a surge in revenues and the number of downloads during lockdown. According to data presented by BuyShares.co.nz, App Store users spent $72.3bn on in-app purchases, subscriptions…
M1 MacBooks, the start of a revolution
Apple launched their first custom-made M1 processor in November 2020 for their M1 MacBook Air and M1 MacBook Pro. For their previous laptops, Apple had used Intel processors, but they switched things up with a move that has shaken the entire industry to its core. The processor has been so good that when a series…
Apple Airpods Pro top Which? 50 Best Products of 2020
Apple’s Airpods Pro have bagged Which?'s product of the year for 2020, but the list also include a £12 kettle, a camera with a swivelling display for selfie-addicts and even a robot vacuum cleaner that empties its own dust bag. The consumer watchdog's experts nominated their favourite products launched or tested over the last…
Which tech sectors should you invest in next year?
With 2021 soon approaching, many of us are looking ahead to the new year with high hopes. As tech fans, you are probably wondering what exciting new gadgets, apps, and services are poised for release and are going to change the world in the next year. Some of you may also be wondering what possible…
Apple iPhone 12 launch: What the Experts Say
Apple has announced four 5G-compatible models in its new iPhone 12 range, including a new iPhone 12 Mini retailing for £699. Here three experts give their opinions on the new line up... Ben Wood, Chief of Research, CCS Insight Apple’s new 5G iPhone offerings Despite the pandemic and the global macroeconomic pressures it has created,…
Apple iPhone 12: four 5G-compatible models announced
Apple has announced four 5G-compatible models in its new iPhone 12 range, including a new iPhone 12 Mini retailing for £699. Measuring just 5.4" from corner to corner, the Mini is billed as the smallest 5G device available in the world. Also available is the standard iPhone 12 which will start at £799 -…
EE announces pricing for new Apple Watch Series 6
Pricing for the eighth-generation iPad as well as Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE are now available at ee.co.uk/apple. Customers can also trade in an Apple Watch Series 3, Series 4 or Series 5 and save £100 on selected price points. EE offers Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE on a wide range of data plans.…
Apple Fitness+ launch event: what the critics say
Last night Apple unveiled a new personalised workout subscription service, Apple Fitness+, alongside new sixth-generation smartwatches and new iPads.... Fitness+ will initially launch in six countries including the US and UK before the end of 2020. It will cost £10 per month or £80 per year as a standalone service, which can be shared among…