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Sep 3rd 2019
 
Apple temporarily relaxes some app notarization requirements to ease transition for developers
Benjamin Mayo - 4:56 pm EDT

Apple today announced that it is relaxing some notarization requirements for Mac apps. For apps outside of the Mac App Store, macOS Catalina will only run notarized software. However, developers have found it difficult to adopt notarization.

To ease the transition, Apple is temporarily relaxing some of the things that the company previously mandated for an app to be notarized.

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Facebook just changed how its face recognition features work, here's how to turn them off
Michael Potuck - 3:51 pm EDT

Facebook has updated how its face recognition features work and will be turned off for some users by default going forward. However, for those accounts in which the features have already been turned on, users will have to manually opt out. Read along for what’s changed, and how to turn off Facebook’s face recognition.

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Apple TV+ drama 'Bastards' scrapped over concerns about show's 'tone of vigilante justice'
Chance Miller - 3:09 pm EDT

Apple has reportedly axed one of its upcoming TV shows, according to a new report from The Hollywood Reporter. Due to disagreements over the focus of the show, Apple has scrapped the Apple TV+ dark drama "Bastards" that would have starred Richard Gere.

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Apollo for Reddit gains expanded pure black dark mode, enhanced private messages, robust native mod tools, more
Michael Potuck - 2:08 pm EDT

The popular Apollo for Reddit iOS app it out today with a major update. The latest version brings an expanded pure black dark mode, improvements to private messages with fully-threaded conversations, auto hide read posts and auto collapse child comments, native moderator tools including Mod Mail, Mod Queue, Mod Zone, more gesture controls, and more.

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9to5Mac Daily: September 03, 2019 – Apple Watch sleep tracking exclusive
Chance Miller - 12:48 pm EDT

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Apple's 12-inch MacBook and iPad Pros on sale from $400, new Anker deals, more
Trevor Daugherty - 12:18 pm EDT

Apple’s 12-inch MacBook and previous-generation iPad Pro models see refurbished discounts from $400, today only. Anker has a fresh Amazon sale with various deals on smartphone accessories, and LaCie Rugged Hard Drives are discounted from $60. Hit the jump for more in this 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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USB4 development complete, here's what it means for Mac users
Chance Miller - 11:56 am EDT

The USB4 specification was originally teased back in May, but now the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has offered new details on the upcoming standard. The group announced today that it has completed development of the USB4 technical specification, which means engineers can now start implementing it – and Mac users might notice some similarities.

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Geekbench 5 arrives with Dark Mode, new CPU tests using AR and ML, multi-threaded modes, more
Michael Potuck - 11:04 am EDT

The highly popular computer and mobile device benchmarking software, Geekbench, is out with a new version today that brings Dark Mode for the macOS app, new CPU tests that leverage machine learning, augmented reality, and computational photography, new multi-threaded modes, and more.

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'Apple Glasses' explained and how iPhone-connected item trackers will work
Guilherme Rambo - 10:32 am EDT

As 9to5Mac first reported back in April, Apple is working on a Tag device – similar to the Tile tracker – that can be attached to any object such as keys or a backpack and tracked in the new Find My app. We now have more to share about both Apple’s item tracker as well as the company’s so-called Apple Glasses project.

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PSA: Apple Watch sleep-tracking doesn't need to exhaust your battery
Ben Lovejoy - 10:30 am EDT

We reported yesterday that Apple Watch sleep-tracking looks set to become a standard feature.

Today, 9to5Mac has learned from sources inside Apple that the company is working on sleep tracking for the Apple Watch, which won't require any special hardware to work. The new feature could be announced as early as next week when the company is expected to announce the next generation iPhones and possibly a revised Apple Watch with titanium and ceramic options.

Currently, there are a number of third-party sleep-tracking apps available for the Apple Watch, but one question with them is: if you wear your watch at night as well as during the day, when do you charge it?

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Poll: Are you excited about Apple Watch sleep tracking? [Video]
Jeff Benjamin - 10:25 am EDT

Yesterday 9to5Mac’s Gui Rambo presented exclusive first details on upcoming sleep tracking functionality for the Apple Watch. The new feature, which will require users to wear the Apple Watch while sleeping, could launch as early as next week during Apple’s ‘By Innovation Only’ event.

We’re curious to know what your thoughts are on Apple Watch sleep tracking, including whether or not you’d be willing to wear the Apple Watch to bed? Watch our video news report for more details. more…

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Bang & Olufsen unveils premium AirPlay 2 and Chromecast soundbar ahead of IFA
9to5Toys - 10:17 am EDT

Bang & Olufsen has unveiled its new AirPlay-enabled soundbar ahead of IFA 2019, delivering its first true entry into this highly-competitive category. In typical B&O fashion, it arrives with a sleek design and premium materials which the brand undoubtedly hopes will help set itself apart from others. Along with AirPlay support, the Beosound Stage will support Dolby Atmos and Chromecast streaming, which makes it one of the most well-rounded offerings out there. More below.

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Smart Apple Watch bands described in Apple patents, including 'Wrist ID'
Ben Lovejoy - 9:49 am EDT

We’ve seen quite a number of patent applications and other ideas for smart Apple Watch bands, and a trio of patents granted today points to some interesting possibilities.

One of them could provide a neat way for your Apple Watch to recognize you, without the need to type in a passcode or unlock a paired iPhone…

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Thieves steal $300K of iPhones after using sledgehammer to break into Australian Apple Stores
Michael Potuck - 9:44 am EDT

Two Australian Apple Stores were hit by thieves last evening who ended up stealing $300K worth of products, made up mostly of iPhones. Surveillance footage shows the burglars breaking the glass at one store with a sledgehammer and the other with a large crow bar.

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Apple's latest movie sale has action hits from $5, large selection of $1 rentals, more
9to5Toys - 9:23 am EDT

The latest iTunes movie sale delivers a number of action titles starting at $5 plus a new $1 rental sale that's packed with titles from a variety of genres. Of course, there's the usual smattering of other deals to choose from as well. Hit the jump for all of our top picks.

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Is the Apple Card pure titanium? Electron microscope scan reveals all…
Ben Lovejoy - 8:42 am EDT

Is the physical Apple Card pure titanium, or does it use other materials? With Apple making much mention of the premium material in its marketing materials, I guess it was only a matter of time before someone had to find out…

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Hong Kong protestors use offline chat apps to avoid government surveillance
Ben Lovejoy - 8:13 am EDT

Protestors in Hong Kong are increasingly turning to the privacy of offline chat apps to reduce the risk of government surveillance…

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Bunq Apple Pay support finally reaches the Netherlands, along with Monese
Ben Lovejoy - 7:15 am EDT

Bunq Apple Pay support is finally available in the Netherlands after the Dutch bank first offered it to customers in Germany, Italy, and Spain. Apple Pay first came to the Netherlands back in June, but only ING offered it at that time.

Bunq made the announcement today…

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Purported iPhone 11 benchmark suggests 1 GB additional RAM and modest CPU speed-up
Benjamin Mayo - 4:08 am EDT

Apple’s iPhone 11 event is quite literally a week away, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t time for a few last-minute leaks. A Geekbench test result has surfaced that purports to show CPU statistics for the iPhone 11. More specifically, this is supposedly a benchmark for the “iPhone 12.1,” which is the successor to the iPhone XR.

The Geekbench score reports 5415 for single-core and 11294 for multi-core. If real, this would mean the new iPhone lineup is about 12% faster for single-core tasks, but the multi-core result is essentially unchanged compared to what the current iPhone XR scores. more…

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