News on the sidelines week 2 -8 April

The integration of third-party Bluetooth devices and the Find My app, and there may be a change in the design of iOS 15, a user inventing water cooling for the MacBook Pro, Google adding a privacy sticker, transferring WhatsApp chat between iOS and Android, Microsoft mocking the iPad Pro, and LG discontinued the sector Phones, a change in the design of the iPhone 13, the closure of Apple stores in France, and other exciting news on the sidelines ...

Accusations of intentionally selling 2016-2017 MacBook Pro models with screen defect

In 2019, some users of 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pro models began to notice the strange "stage lighting" effect that could affect their screen, which could cause their devices to become unusable. This strange event was caused by a weakness in the connection filters of the screen that can be quickly damaged with frequent opening and closing of the computer.

And Apple has faced accusations of intentionally selling those devices, despite the apparent defect, and that it was possible for Apple to have alerted to this problem in the final pre-launch test phase.

The next iPhone SE will come with a 4.7 screen, and the 2023 version with a full-screen design

According to analyst Ross Young, the next-generation iPhone SE due to be launched in 2022 will have a 4.7-inch screen identical to the current version. The current iPhone SE is modeled on the iPhone 8 with a 4.7-inch screen. There were rumors indicating that Apple was working on an iPhone SE والذي Plus which may be launched this year, but earlier this month, analyst Kuo said that there will be no new iPhone in the SE family until 2022.

Now Apple is rejecting app updates that enforce traceability rules

Apple began rejecting app updates that did not comply with the company's app-tracking transparency rules, starting with iOS 14.5. Applications are required to provide permission to access the advertisement identifier or IDFA on the user's iPhone device in order to track them across applications for ad targeting purposes, a rule that applications must comply with when launching iOS 14.5. The rule also prevents apps from using other alternative methods to track users, which is causing some developers to actually get in trouble.

All Apple stores in France closed again under the third shutdown

Apple is closing again all 20 retail locations in France due to the ongoing health crisis, the first time this year that all locations have been closed. France is currently still on high alert due to the Corona epidemic and work to close some regions in more strict ways than others. Apple says the shutdowns will be temporary and has not provided any date for when customers expect to reopen.

IPhone users spent an average of $ 138 on apps last year

The average iPhone user spent 38% more in 2020 on apps and in-app purchases compared to the previous year, with the average total spending being $ 138 per iPhone in the United States.

2020 was a record year for App Store spending, with more spending than ever per iPhone user. Although App Store sales grew by 42% in 2016, the growth of 38% in 2020 greatly exceeds the 27% annual increase observed between 2018 and 2019, when it rose from $ 79 to $ 100.

Per device spending on games saw explosive growth in 2020, jumping from $ 53.80 in 2019 to $ 76.80 for annual growth of 43%. It was the largest source of mobile spending on games in the Puzzle or Puzzle category, then the Entertainment category, and reached $ 10.20, an increase of 26% from $ 8.10 in 2019. The reason for this is largely due to the global health crisis.

Google evokes similar privacy changes that Apple made in iOS 9

Google will soon make it difficult for third-party apps to know what other apps are installed on a user's Android device, a policy change that calls for similar privacy protection measures that Apple introduced in iOS 9, in 2015, and any app on Android 11 can ask for permission. To see the complete list of apps stored on the user's device. Google says this data is personal and sensitive. So, starting May 5, Google's app review process will restrict access to permission to apps the company believes they really need.

IPhone 13 Pro is a smaller notch and a different speaker and camera location

In pictures shared by the Japanese website Mac Otakara, it claims to display a 13D printed model of the upcoming 6.1-inch iPhone XNUMX Pro with a smaller notch, a repositioned earpiece and a front camera, and a minimum of other changes.

According to the images, Apple plans to move the earpiece to the top of the notch within the screen frame, like most current Android devices. And that the front camera has moved to the left side of the notch, unlike the current right side.

LG shuts down the smartphone sector

After five years of financial losses and uncertainty about the future of its mobile devices, LG has announced its intention to close its smartphone division. LG said the decision to close the smartphone sector will allow it to focus on other sectors such as artificial intelligence, home computing, and other businesses.

Facebook data leaked to more than 535 million users

The personal data of more than 553 million Facebook users has been shared on a hacker website. This includes 32 million user records in the US, 11 million in the UK, and 6 million in India.

In a statement, Facebook said the data was the result of a breach of its servers in 2019, and has since closed the vulnerability that allowed this to happen.

The leaked details include phone numbers, Facebook IDs, names, locations, dates of birth, and email addresses, all of which could be used in various hacking attempts.

Microsoft pits Surface Pro 7 against the iPad Pro

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Microsoft has shared an ad placing Surface Pro 7 versus iPad Pro saying its ready is the best, in a continuation of the Surface Pro 7 versus MacBook ad campaign that began in January. The advertisement highlights the surface of the Surface Pro 7, noting that the iPad does not have a built-in kickstand, and says on the iPad Pro‌ keyboard that it is "much heavier" than the Surface. And iPad Pro‌ only has one USB-C port, while Surface Pro 7 has several available ports.

She says the iPad Pro‌ is just a tablet, the Surface is a complete computer and tablet. The announcement ends with indicating pricing with the iPad Pro‌ smart keyboard, which comes in at $ 1348 for the 12.9-inch model ($ 999 + $ 349 for keyboard). Microsoft's Surface Pro 7 starts at $ 750, and Microsoft says the advertised version is $ 880 including the cost of the keyboard.

WhatsApp is testing the ability to transfer chats between iOS and Android

WhatsApp is testing a new feature that allows users to transfer their chat history, logs, and texts between iOS and Android devices, making it easier for WhatsApp users to switch between the two platforms, as long as both phones have the latest version of WhatsApp.

All major Google apps now offer privacy stickers

Four months after Apple started asking apps in the Apple App Store to add privacy stickers, Google has finally updated all of its most popular apps with privacy information, letting people know exactly what data Google collects.

Miscellaneous news

◉ April 1976 marks the 10th anniversary of Apple, which was co-founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne on April 12, 200. Wayne sold his XNUMX% stake in the company to Jobs and Wozniak after just XNUMX days for fear of financial losses. The stake now stands at more than $ XNUMX billion.

◉ Apple has updated its Apple Support application to version 4.2, providing some useful new features to simplify the application's usefulness in obtaining service and support for Apple devices.

◉ A series of photos posted on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, and shared by DuanRui on Twitter, claim to show the new colors for Apple's Spring 2021 collection of MagSafe covers for iPhone 12.

◉ A user has successfully modified and added a water cooling system to the 15-inch MacBook Pro, thus successfully eliminating fan noise and enhancing performance.

◉L0vetodream has supported widespread speculation that one of the newly redesigned iMac devices, expected to be launched sometime this year, will have a larger screen than the current largest device in the iMac lineup.

◉ After releasing iOS 14.4.2 on March 26, Apple stopped downgrading to iOS 14.4.1.

◉ Facebook Pay is expanding its service by introducing personal payments via QR codes, allowing users to scan a friend or family member's QR code and transfer money instantly.

◉ Apple is working on a new version of the Apple TV that is scheduled to be launched sometime in 2021, and it can support a refresh rate of 120 Hz according to the code in the tvOS 14.5 beta update.

◉ Less than seven months after launch, iOS and iPadOS 14 are now installed on an estimated 90% of all compatible iPhones and iPads.

TSMC, a supplier to Apple, is scheduled to start mass production of the upcoming Apple A15 chip for iPhone 13 ahead of schedule at the end of May, which will be an improved version of the current processors with the same 5-nanometer technology, with major improvements in power management and performance.

Apple has updated its Apple Music for Artists app with some minor fixes and improvements, but what is new is that it has changed the shape of the icon. Is this indicating that there is a change in the design of the iOS 15 update?

◉ Apple filed a notice of opposition through the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board against the Georgette LLC logo, confirming that its trademark would be damaged if the applicant's logo was registered due to the significant visual similarity that would confuse the user.

◉ The iPhone 12 lineup maintains its price value over time by more than 20% better than the Samsung Galaxy S21 group.

◉ Apple has released the seventh beta version of the upcoming updates to iOS 14.5, tvOS 14.5, and watchOS 7.4 for developers.

◉ Apple announced the launch of the Find My Network Accessory program, which was designed to allow third-party Bluetooth device tracking and integration with the Find My‌ app alongside your Apple devices, thus taking advantage of the built-in U1 chip in iPhone 11 and iPhone models. IPhone 12.

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