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Apple, after unveiling a new Shopping category last week, appears to have now made more enhancements to the App Store. According to a report out of TechCrunch, Apple has improved its search algorithms to return more relevant and intelligent results when a keyword search is performed. The change in algorithms appears to have begun on November 3rd, with the most notable changes being noticed yesterday and today. While Apple in the past has focused most on algorithms for the Top Free, Paid, and Grossing apps, these changes affect how apps are returned when a user performs a search....

Apple today announced to developers some upcoming App Store pricing changes in Japan as a result of higher taxes in the country. According to the company in a post to Apple’s Developer website, starting in October 2019, the Japan Consumption Tax (JCT) will increase from 8% to 10%. This will make apps and in-app purchases available on the App Store more expensive for Japanese customers, except for auto-renewable subscriptions. Despite that, the increase in prices will be minimal....

M.I.C. Gadget points to some apparent iPhone 4 prototypes on the chinese “grey market” with 64 GB storage capacities. The images could technically be easily faked but the “XX” on the back of the device’s do help represent the units as potential Apple prototypes. If real and not hacked, this 64 GB iPhone 4 most likely represents a storage capacity that Apple decided to abandon for their 4th generation iPhone rather than an upcoming model....

Reports are coming in that the AppleTV might have a very subtle skipping problem when playing video streams (which is all it does now). It’s not one that most people would catch, but for some with a trained eye, it is noticeable and annoying. A few discussions are going on about it and it appears to be related to Apple’s streaming. Seems like something that will be addressed in an upcoming update....

Well, it’s a sort of catch-22 situation. While it seems like a great idea to protect your identity in this way, you could end up paying for nothing if you make a decision without doing any research. So is a dark web monitoring service worth your investment? We’ll take a deeper look to find out. What is the dark web? The dark web is an assortment of hidden websites that can only be accessed through specific software....

We’ve already spilled out an iPad 2,4 and the next-generation Apple TV codename tonight, and now we have, perhaps, the most important find of all: iPhone 5,1. That’s right, the next version of the iPhone is has been dubbed 5,1 internally. A new 4,x model would represent minor external changes, but nothing new on the inside in terms of processing power. For example, the iPhone 3G went from the original iPhone’s 1,1 to 1,2 because there were no internal speed and performance enhancements, just 3G and a GPS....

Following the public release of OS X Mountain Lion version 10.8.4 and the first Developer Preview of OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Apple has seeded the first beta of OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.5 to developers. The point release is likely designed to focus on bug fixes for those running OS X Mountain Lion. The build number is 12F9… Apple asks developers to focus on WiFi, Graphics, Wake-from-sleep, and PDF Viewing and Accessibility....

Apple is continuing to fine tune the upcoming watchOS update for Apple Watch ahead of the software update’s release this fall, and now registered developers can test their apps against the latest build as watch OS 2 beta 5 is now available. The watchOS 2 update allows developers to build native (read faster) apps that do not rely as much on the iPhone for processing power, third-party complications or widgets for the watch face, and closer access to hardware like heart rate sensor data and more....

Apple has updated Safari Technology Preview, its developer browser for experimental web features, with mitigations for the Spectre vulnerability disclosed earlier this month. Version 47 can be found in the Mac App Store or online for Safari Technology Preview users. While its developer browser received its update today, Apple already updated the official version of Safari on iOS 11, macOS High Sierra, macOS Sierra, and macOS El Capitan through software updates on Monday....

Following the release of iOS 10.2 last week, Apple this evening has stopped signing iOS 10.1 and iOS 10.1.1 for all devices. This means that users are now longer able to downgrade to the operating system if they are having some sort of issue with the latest iOS 10.2 release. Generally, Apple stops signing older iOS releases to prevent users from downgrading and being vulnerable to security holes that have since been patched....

Apple has stopped signing iOS 13.1.2 and iOS 13.1.3 today. This comes after last week’s release of iOS 13.2, which included additional bug fixes, performance improvements, and new features. Apple generally stops signing older releases of iOS within a few weeks of releasing an update to the public. iOS 13.2 was released last week, while iOS 13.1.3 was released two weeks before that. When Apple stops signing an iOS build, it means users are no longer able to downgrade to that version via iTunes....

Apple and Tim Cook have spoken out about the company’s efforts to protect DACA employees in the past, and now it is taking another stance. According to Axios, Apple is among long list of companies who today have signed a brief in support of legally challenging Trump’s efforts to end DACA. Alongside Apple, companies such as Twitter, Google, Microsoft, IMB, and Lyft have expressed their support for for the challenge. The companies are backing an effort from several state Attorneys General that seeks an injunction to keep the federal government from ending the DACA program....

Update for Apple TV The latest update for Apple TV supports iOS 10 and was officially released earlier this week on Tuesday. To update your box manually, go to Settings > System > Software Updates and select Update Software. Or, turn on Automatic Updates and then you won’t need to remember to do it. The new TV OS includes some interesting new features including support for more third-party apps, “Memories” which is an automated collection of photos based on date and location....

Apple will once again celebrate National Fitness Day in China with an Apple Watch Activity Challenge. Apple Watch users in China can unlock a special Activity award by completing at least 20 minutes of exercise on August 8. Apple will reward users with exclusive badges in the Activity app, as well as animated stickers for use in Messages and FaceTime. The achievement can be reached by recording any workout of 20 minutes or longer, from any app that records data to Apple Health....

AppleCare employees today received a new build of the upcoming OS X Mavericks 10.9.3, according to sources. The build number is 13D62, which indicates a jump from the previous AppleCare seed of 13D59. The current beta for developers is 13D55… We reported on the release notes of improved 4K display support and syncing functionality last week, and today’s build lacks the commonplace “PRE-RELEASE” labeling, and this indicates that 10.9.3’s release is imminent....

That’s right: You don’t have to forego food. You just need to try a few new tech tools. Tap or click here for one app and website that compiles all the best food deals near you. If you’re struggling to feed yourself, apps like Flipp, Flashfood, Olio and Misfits Market can make a big difference. This guide will focus on how Too Good to Go can help you. Here’s how it works and why you should give it a chance....

Apple has long been committed to using renewable energy for its own operations, and in 2015 extended that goal to its suppliers, starting with China. In its 2016 supplier responsibility report, the company said that its energy efficiency program had reduced carbon emissions by more than 13,800 metric tons. Today, Apple has announced that the program has reached Japan, with component supplier Ibiden pledging to power all of its Apple manufacturing with 100 percent renewable energy …...

News broke this afternoon that the E3 electronics entertainment expo set for June in LA will be nixing its in-person event and going fully virtual. With companies having to make event decisions further out amidst a surge in COVID-19 cases, what are the odds Apple chooses to make WWDC 2022 its third all-virtual conference? We’re currently in the middle of CES 2022, which has returned to an in-person event in Las Vegas this year....

Apple announced today during its “California Streaming” event that all previous Apple Watch bands will be compatible with Apple Watch Series 7. Rumors were pointing out that the company could ditch the old bands thanks to new sizes and flat-edge design. As it didn’t happen — after all, it was only rumors — Apple confirmed during its event that all previous Apple Watch bands will be compatible with Series 7....

Apple has informed the social media network Parler that it has 24 hours to rid the platform of inappropriate content, or else face removal from the App Store. The news was first reported by Input Mag, who obtained a copy of the email sent from Apple to Parler. Apple wrote in the email that it disagrees with Parler’s hands-off approach to moderation, emphasizing that it will not distribute apps that include the types of content found on Parler....