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iPads may be about to take a seat in UK government, with the House of Lords administration committee recommending that iPads, smartphones and other mobile devices are allowed to be used in the Lords chamber and grand committee. “We therefore propose that all handheld devices should be permitted in the chamber and grand committee provided they are silent. This would exclude conventional laptops,” the report said. Lord Lucas told silicon.com that many peers are already using iPads, adding, “I’m waiting for the next generation of the iPad to get mine but I am certainly intending to use it in the chamber....

Apple debuted the new iPhone SE back in March, bringing the latest A13 Bionic processor and the familiar 4.7-inch form factor of the iPhone 8. Rumors have also suggested that Apple has a “Plus” version of the new iPhone SE in the works, and a new accessory listed today at Best Buy hints at that product’s existence. While we wouldn’t read too much into this new listing at Best Buy, it does suggest an “iPhone SE Plus 2020” product....

It’s like the 1970s all over again (I’m told). The modern equivalent of the lava lamp, the iPhone-controlled LED-powered Holi lamp, is expected to make its way across the Atlantic to the USA sometime in March, reports The Verge. It’s currently available only in Europe. You can choose a theme, and let Holi choose the colors and flash-rate; create your own theme; or let the lights synchronize with the music playing on your iOS device....

Cybersecurity experts are warning that the risk of an Iranian state-sponsored cyberattack against the U.S. remains high. For the last week, there has been concerns Iran might retaliate against the U.S through cyber measures. While both sides seem to now be actively working towards lowering tensions, security experts still believe individuals, as well as the cyber industry as a whole, needs to be prepared for the worst. The Iranian Major General in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Qasem Soleimani, was killed in Iran on January 3rd, 2020 by a U....

After months wrestling with the truth, Tony Stark revealed to the world that he is an A.I. construct in an artificial body, meaning the true Tony is long dead. Allowing the world to believe that Tony has relapsed and is drinking himself into a stupor outside of the spotlight, the former Stark is leading an A.I. uprising spreading across the globe. And whether victorious or doomed, the war has finally broken into open combat between the Brothers Stark in Iron Man 2020....

Smart parents needn’t worry anymore about in-app purchases in iOS games, they only need to update to iOS 4.3. You’ve probably heard about horror stories involving kids draining their parent’s bank accounts unintentionally because they were lured into buying stuff inside games without even realizing it. Smurf Villiage is #7 ranked in gross earnings in the App Store and has been seen as one of the biggest offenders. Deciding enough is enough, Apple has moved to fix this oversight with iOS 4....

Have you ever wondered how much data you should get with your carrier? Do you barely use your data plan but pay for a huge one anyways? Or do you go over data each month with your data plan and have no idea why? New in the iOS 7 Settings application is the ability to track cellular data usage per each app you have installed on your device. In iOS 6, it shows you how much data you use, but it did not define or described what made up that number....

Update: 82% as of May 13. More than 7 months after its official release, iOS 8 has now passed 80% adoption as a version of Apple’s latest mobile operating system is running on 81% of active devices, according to Apple’s App Store Distribution data. The new data puts iOS 8 up two points since this time two weeks ago. The remaining devices include 17% running a version of iOS 7, which is where the upgrades came from, while 2% of devices measured have iOS 6 or earlier....

Editor’s note: As noted in the graph above, the numbers in this article refer only to the commercial channel, as NPD does not measure direct sales. Some of the language below has been updated to clarify this point. A new release from the NPD Group indicates that notebooks running Google’s Chrome OS have gained significant ground in the past year, with Google’s free operating system managing to overtake Apple’s entire lineup of MacBooks for the first time....

Also: How to take notes on your iPad with an Apple Pencil – 3 very simple ways During the beta program it was clear that Stage Manager was far from finished. In fact, Apple had to remove external monitor support from iPadOS 16 in order to get Stage Manager to a point where it could launch. Instead, Stage Manager made its debut with the release of iPadOS 16.1. And while it wasn’t perfect, it did change the way you can work on the iPad....

Apple has announced today the release date for the much-anticipated, iPadOS 16 update. With it comes a slew of new features to improve the iPad experience. iPadOS 16 features iPadOS 16 brings new offerings like improved multitasking, an updated Mail app, new collaboration and security features to Safari, and more. Designed with “pro users” in mind, the iPad now offers more extensive multitasking as well as support for external displays. With these powerful new features, the iPad provides more of a “laptop-like” experience for users....

There has been much speculation lately about whether or not Apple will need to delay iPhone 12 production, either due to supply-chain difficulties or over fears that demand won’t be there by the fall. A new report today says that Foxconn’s iPhone 12 production remains on schedule, though there do remain doubts about upstream suppliers when it comes to mass-production in the summer … Background Doubts were crystallized last week when a Nikkei report said that Apple was considering delaying the launch beyond September....

Apple is known for using smaller battery capacities in its iPhones than what we see in Android smartphones. But it can usually make up the difference with tight hardware/software integration. In the latest battery test, PhoneBuff found out how much power the iPhone 14 Pro Max had left when Google’s Pixel 7 Pro died. At first glance, you might think the Pixel 7 Pro with its 5,000 mAh battery should outlast the iPhone 14 Pro Max with its smaller 4,323 mAh capacity....

It’s been over seven months since the service launched, and five months until the first of those free trials end. For those folks and anyone considering sampling Apple TV+, an important question needs an answer. Is Apple TV+ worth the price of admission? Here are some things to consider. Apple TV+: Where We Are Back in September, I purchased an iPhone 11 Plus Max, which entitled me to a free subscription to Apple TV+....

iOS 16 beta 2 is now available and it includes a number of changes and tweaks to the new features Apple announced at WWDC. There are updates to the redesigned Lock Screen, new features for the system video player, and more. Head below as we round up what’s new. One important thing to remember is that iOS 16 beta 2 was likely finished and baked before WWDC even started. Apple finalizes beta releases several weeks in advance for internal testing before releasing them to developers....

Multitasking dramatically got redesigned with iOS 7. With iOS 8, Multitasking added a shortcut to the people who are most important to you. In this how to, I will discuss customizing the people that appear at the top, using multitasking to contact your important people, as well as disabling it. By default, the app switcher is designed to display pictures of your contacts in your address book. Chances are most users do not have pictures assigned to their contacts....

Traditionally, the video creation process follows a somewhat linear set of steps: pre-production, production, and post-production. Now, a Sydney-based team of creative professionals are challenging traditional workflows with a new filmmaking app released today called Nizo. Nizo’s creators use the phrase “new wave filmmaking” to describe the app. By combining the portability and popularity of the iPhone as a video tool with a new interface for shooting, editing, and delivering, Nizo provides a unique workflow....

Wednesday’s best deals include Apple’s previous-generation iPad Pro from $650, plus notable price drops on iPhone SE and 16-inch MacBook Pro. Head below for all that and more in that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. Woot heavily discounts iPad Pro Today only, Woot offers a certified refurbished 2018 Apple 11-inch iPad Pro from $650. Depending on the model, you can save upwards of $200 off the original price with the best deals coming on the higher-end configurations....

In Summary The all-new iPad Pro comes with a Liquid Retina XDR Display that offers up to 1600 nits of peak brightness at a 1 million-to-1 contrast ratio. It is powered by the Apple M1 chip and includes 5G connectivity to deliver better performance and connectivity on the go. iPad Pro comes in two screen sizes: 11-inch and 12.9-inch. All-New iPad Pro M1 Feature Highlights Not many were expecting a major rehaul of the most powerful iPad in Apple’s lineup....

Instagram has made some updates to make it easier to keep the social media platform a positive place for everyone. One of the new features to reduce bullying is the ability to bulk delete Instagram comments on the iOS app. Read on for how to use the feature… Instagram has been continuing its efforts to fight online bullying and one of the latest examples is being able to quickly bulk delete up to 25 comments at a time....