iPhone and Apple Watch Likely to Support NFC Multi-Purpose Tap in the Future

iPhones and Apple Watches could support multiple actions via NFC simultaneously in the future, the NFC Forum today suggested. The NFC Forum, the leading standards body for Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, today published its first overview of NFC Multi-Purpose Tap. The technology, which supports multiple actions with one tap, is designed to bring more …
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Apple Reclassifies iPhone X, HomePod, and Original AirPods as ‘Vintage’

Apple today reclassified the iPhone X, first-generation HomePod, and first-generation AirPods as “vintage” products. The products appeared on Apple’s vintage and obsolete products list earlier today. Products are considered vintage when Apple stopped distributing them for sale more than five and less than seven years ago. Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers continue to …
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Fortnite and Epic Games Store Submitted to Apple for iOS Launch in EU

Epic Games says it has submitted the Epic Games Store to Apple for notarization under Apple’s alternative app marketplace policy in the European Union. The ‌Epic Games‌ Store will include popular game Fortnite, which means ‌iPhone‌ users in the EU will be able to install and play the title without having to use a cloud …
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Google to Unveil Pixel 9 Phones Next Month Ahead of iPhone 16 Launch

Google will refresh its product lineup this year in the middle of August rather than its usual October timing, which means its latest flagship Pixel smartphones will debut ahead of Apple’s annual iPhone upgrade cycle for the first time. Google Pixel 8 series Google last week began sending out media invitations to an August 13 …
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Some Apple Intelligence Features Likely to Require Paid Subscription

Apple eventually plans to turn some of its artificial intelligence features into paid services, similar to iCloud+ subscriptions, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman said that while Apple Intelligence will be free to start, Apple’s long-term plan is to launch something like “Apple Intelligence+,” with extra features …
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iPhone 16 Pro Models to Adopt ‘M14’ Advanced Samsung OLED Panels for Improved Brightness and Lifespan

The upcoming iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be the first Apple smartphones to adopt Samsung’s high performance “M14” OLED display panel, claims a new report coming out of South Korea. According to ETNews, Samsung’s “M” series of OLED panels are made for flagship smartphones, while “14” refers to the number of …
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SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 493 Status Reports

WW 0493 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 493 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 65 W MLS TO 35 WSW GDV TO 15 ESE OLF. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SEE MESOSCALE DISCUSSION 1502. ..GRAMS..07/01/24 ATTN…WFO…BYZ…GGW…BIS… STATUS REPORT FOR WS 493 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS MTC021-025-079-083-087-109-010540- MT . MONTANA …
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SPC MD 1502

MD 1502 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 493… FOR PARTS OF EASTERN MT/WESTERN ND Mesoscale Discussion 1502 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1036 PM CDT Sun Jun 30 2024 Areas affected…parts of eastern MT/western ND Concerning…Severe Thunderstorm Watch 493… Valid 010336Z – 010500Z The severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 493 continues. SUMMARY…An isolated …
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SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 492 Status Reports

WW 0492 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 492 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 35 E DLN TO 25 NE WEY. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SEE MESOSCALE DISCUSSION 1501. ..GRAMS..07/01/24 ATTN…WFO…TFX…BYZ… STATUS REPORT FOR WS 492 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS MTC057-010240- MT . MONTANA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE MADISON …
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