With the fifth beta of iOS 18 that came out today, Apple added some notable new features, even though it’s getting later in the beta testing process. There are design updates to the Photos app and a whole new Safari option, along with several smaller changes. Photos App Changes Apple responded to tester feedback about …
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Month:August 2024
Google and Apple’s Search Engine Deal Violates Antitrust Law
The paid agreement that Google has with Apple to be the default search engine on the iPhone and other Apple devices violates antitrust law, a federal judge ruled today (via Bloomberg). Google has long paid Apple billions of dollars a year to be the default Safari search engine, and this relationship has been under scrutiny …
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Hands-On With Safari’s New Distraction Control in the iOS 18 Beta
Apple today surprised us with a new feature for Safari in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, with Distraction Control debuting in the latest betas. We thought we’d take a quick look at Distraction Control for those who have not yet been able to update, non-developers, or those who are on the iOS 18.1 …
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SPC MD 1826
MD 1826 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL…TORNADO WATCH LIKELY FOR COASTAL AND NEAR COASTAL COUNTIES OF GEORGIA AND SOUTH CAROLINA. Mesoscale Discussion 1826 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0149 PM CDT Mon Aug 05 2024 Areas affected…coastal and near coastal counties of Georgia and South Carolina. Concerning…Severe potential…Tornado Watch likely Valid 051849Z – 052015Z Probability of …
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SPC MD 1827
MD 1827 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL…WATCH LIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF EASTERN SOUTH DAKOTA INTO SOUTHERN MINNESOTA AND NORTHERN IOWA Mesoscale Discussion 1827 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0206 PM CDT Mon Aug 05 2024 Areas affected…portions of eastern South Dakota into southern Minnesota and northern Iowa Concerning…Severe potential…Watch likely Valid 051906Z – 052100Z Probability of …
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Disney+ Gains New National Geographic Apple Vision Pro Immersive Environment, New 3D Movies
When watching content through the Disney+ streaming service, Vision Pro users can now opt into a new Immersive Environment that launched today. Available from National Geographic, the Immersive Environment features views of the Thingvellir National Park in Iceland. The new environment will allow Disney+ subscribers on Vision Pro to experience the rocky terrain of Thingvellir …
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SPC MD 1825
MD 1825 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL…WATCH POSSIBLE FOR EASTERN NEW YORK…SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE AND VERMONT…AND NORTHERN MASSACHUSETTS. Mesoscale Discussion 1825 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1258 PM CDT Mon Aug 05 2024 Areas affected…eastern New York…southern New Hampshire and Vermont…and northern Massachusetts. Concerning…Severe potential…Watch possible Valid 051758Z – 051900Z Probability of Watch Issuance…60 percent SUMMARY…Scattered …
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SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 598
WW 598 SEVERE TSTM MA ME NH NY VT 051810Z – 060000Z URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 598 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 210 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Northeast Massachusetts Southwest Maine Southern …
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SPC Tornado Watch 596 Status Reports
WW 0596 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 596 THE SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES ACROSS THE ENTIRE WATCH AREA. ..BENTLEY..08/05/24 ATTN…WFO…JAX…TBW…MLB…CHS… STATUS REPORT FOR WT 596 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS FLC001-003-007-017-019-023-031-035-041-049-053-057-069-075-081- 083-089-095-097-101-103-105-107-109-115-117-119-125-127- 051840- FL . FLORIDA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ALACHUA BAKER BRADFORD CITRUS CLAY COLUMBIA DUVAL FLAGLER GILCHRIST HARDEE HERNANDO HILLSBOROUGH …
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New Distraction Control Safari Feature Launches in Latest iOS 18 Beta
With the fifth beta of iOS 18, Apple is introducing a previously unannounced feature for Safari, Distraction Control. As the name suggests, Distraction Control is designed to cut down on distracting elements from articles and webpages, such as sign in windows, cookie preference popups, newsletter signup banners, autoplay videos, and more. Distraction Control can be …
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