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Apple opens up its network of iPhones to help you find Tile-like lost gadget trackers

The Verge

Apple plans to extend its Find My network for locating real-world devices to third-party companies, the iPhone maker announced this afternoon during its State of the Union developer address following today’s WWDC keynote. Apple first added offline support for the Find My app using Bluetooth-powered mesh networking last year.

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Why Facebook and Apple are fighting over your privacy

Vox

Apple is rolling out new privacy protections that could affect Facebook’s data-driven ad business. Angry CEOs, operating system updates, and maybe even a lawsuit — the feud continues. Facebook and Apple’s fight over your data is heating up. Now Facebook is considering suing Apple, and Apple is digging in its heels.

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Apple WWDC 2021: iOS 15, new MacBook Pros, and what else to expect

The Verge

Image: Apple. Apple’s annual developer extravaganza, the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), is coming up fast, kicking off with the keynote presentation on June 7th at 1PM ET. And don’t be surprised if Apple has a few surprises in store, too. A promotional image for WWDC 2021. Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge.

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Apple announces digital car keys for wirelessly unlocking your car with an iPhone

The Verge

Image: Apple. Apple announced at WWDC this week that you’ll be able to add a digital car key to your iPhone or Apple Watch to wirelessly unlock and start your car. The feature is part of the newly revealed iOS 14 , and it will work over NFC, Apple says. Apple says the feature will support the older iOS 13 as well.

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It Sounds Like Google's Find My Network for Android Will Work Just Like Apple's

Gizmodo

But behind the scenes, companies are building out robust networks for tracking your devices—including your cars. Apple’s Find My network uses Find My-enabled devices like iPhones to help you find your… Read more.

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Apple Is Finally Launching In-App Podcast Subscriptions

Gizmodo

Apple is launching podcast subscriptions next week, according to an email from Apple to podcasters obtained by The Verge. Beginning June 15, you’ll be able to pay to subscribe to select shows and networks to receive content early and ad-free. Read more.

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Don’t Let Your iPhone Even Get Near This Cursed Wifi Network

Gizmodo

Based on his experience, we now know about yet another cursed wifi network that we must avoid. But this time, your iPhone doesn’t even have to connect to the network to mess up. A security researcher and his iPhone’s wifi have gotten strangely familiar with Murphy’s law in the past few weeks. Read more.

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