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According to a report from TechCrunch, Apple has recently implemented updates to the App Store’s search engine allowing it to compensate for “misspelled queries with small typos” and provide more useful results. The update also reportedly extends to app titles that have spaces in the title: The result will ultimately be better discoverability for apps in the App Store, especially for developers targeting keywords that are commonly misspelled. As noted by TechCrunch, it’s also something that has helped Google provide better results on its Play store (as highlighted in the graphic from SEO firm SearchMan above):...

Apple COO Jeff Williams will reportedly visit TSMC this month for the suppliers 30th anniversary. While Williams is traveling, he is also expected to discuss iPhone X production issues with Foxconn chairman Terry Gou. Nikkei reports that according to sources close to the matter, Williams and Gou will go over how to deal with iPhone X manufacturing challenges as Foxconn is the sole assembler for Apple’s new premium iPhone set for release next month....

There may be bad news for iPad mini fans. A new report claims Apple plans to discontinue the 7.9-inch iPad sometime in the future, which is a claim supported by the lack of updates to the smaller iPad in recent years. BGR cites ‘a source close to Apple’ in reporting that the iPad mini will not be updated again and will instead by phased out over time due to decreasing sales possibly caused by lighter and thinner iPads and modern iPhones with larger displays....

According to a report from USA Today, a source that worked at Apple said a 42-inch “or larger” LCD TV is being worked on and locked down in Apple design guru Jonathan Ive’s workspace. The source claimed Ive’s studio is currently home to “a slick 50-inch TV”. This goes against most recent reports from Asian supply chain watcher DigiTimes who claimed 32- and 37-inch variants were being prepared for a summer 2012 launch....

Vicki Gunvalson was demoted this season on The Real Housewives of Orange County from one of the OG main housewives to “friend of the housewives,” but her co-star Shannon Beador still considers her one of the housewives. The “tres amigas” - consisting of Tamra Judge, Shannon, and Vicki - are here to stay. Vicki, the “OG of the OC,” has been demoted this season after 14 years as a main housewife on the original housewife show, she was demoted this season to “friend of the housewives....

A familiar face stood in for Carrie Fisher during a key flashback scene in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: her daughter, Billie Lourd. Fisher is beloved by Star Wars fans for her portrayal of Princess and eventual General Leia Organa in the original and sequel trilogies. Her participation in the sequel trilogy in particular helped usher in a new band of heroes. Among these was Lourd’s character, Lieutenant Kaydel Ko Connix, a junior controller for the Resistance....

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker toys with the idea of killing two beloved legacy characters, but isn’t brave enough to go through with either one. Though J.J. Abrams said he was open to taking more risks on the movie, he didn’t completely go for broke at two key junctures. Early on, Rey appears to accidentally kill Chewbacca with Force lightning as she wrestles for control of a First Order transport with Kylo Ren....

It seems to be the season for sketchy rumors, with Taiwan’s Industrial & Commercial Times (cited by EMSOne) claiming that the 4.7-inch version of the iPhone 6 will enter mass-production in July, suggesting the usual September/October launch date, while the 5.5-inch model will only do so in September, suggesting that it would go on sale close to the holidays. It’s not the first rumor to this effect, with Reuters having suggested earlier this month that the 5....

This piece of malware is not new. Early on, ransomware encrypts everything as fast as possible, trying to do damage before any response/reactions could initiate from the victim’s side. The point-of-infection is easy to detect — usually an unfixed or out-of-date device. The problem here is that the threat is only detected when the encryption process is terminated, making applications stop working and resulting in a large volume of data encrypted....

Printer Pro by Readdle from Readdle Inc. on Vimeo. After recently adding support for eight additional languages, Readdles’ Printer Pro app for iPhone is going free for the next 24 hours. If you haven’t already tried Printer Pro, then now is a great time. The app allows you to print content content and files from a number of apps on iOS to several WiFi printers without AirPrint and any printer connected to a Mac or PC....

As a Grand Central commuter into New York City, this whole Apple Store thing has been surreal. The WSJ posts some renderings of what the store would look like and frankly, it is amazing. The Store is so big and open that Apple will become part of Grand Central. Think delicious free Apple Wifi for instance. New details emerged today. Should the Board approve Apple’s bid on Wednesday, Apple will begin construction immediately and it is estimated to only take 4 months to build out the new Store?...

Just after a note from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo this afternoon said Samsung was part of the reason for the iPhone 8’s high price, a new report from Bloomberg says LG’s OLED efforts aren’t going as well as planned. Thus, Apple may be forced to stick with Samsung for longer than it originally had hoped… The report explains that Apple will be stuck with Samsung as the sole OLED display supplier until “at least 2019....

Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) is out with a new report today claiming Apple is now at over 100 million iPhones in use in the US. That means Apple has crossed 100 million active iPhone units since CIRP reported 97 million iPhones in use back in August, according to the research firm’s data. CIRP uses its data to estimate that, of the 101 million iPhone in use during the quarter, around 58 million were iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, 4 million were iPhone 6s or 6s Plus, and the rest previous generation models (as pictured above)....

Bloomberg has published an interesting look at how retailers are partially footing the bill for lucrative rewards cards like Apple Card. Specifically, Apple Card is designated as an “elite” card, which means retailers have to pay higher interchange fees when someone uses it. The report explains that interchange fees are paid by retailers, not directly by consumers. It’s part of the “cost of accepting credit cards.” Elite cards, such as Apple Card, impose higher transaction fees in order to support their rewards programs....

Aislelabs, a Toronto-based company offering in-store analytics and solutions for building mobile shopping experiences, today released a report examining how Apple’s Bluetooth iBeacon technology impacts battery life on iOS devices vs Android. The study found that Apple’s iBeacon framework, first introduced with iOS 7 to let iOS developers take advantage of Bluetooth beacons for sending location-aware notifications, actually performs better with Android, at least when it comes to battery life:...

Tech companies have been talking more about privacy in recent years, and Apple proudly says that it protects user data more than anyone else. This week, new research by Douglas Leith from Trinity College showed that Google collects up to 20 times more data from Android users compared to the data Apple collects from iOS users. As reported by Ars Technica, the research analyzed the amount of telemetry data transmitted directly to the companies responsible for the iOS and Android operating systems....

Ask just about any longtime Apple fan, and they’ll be quick to tell you about their favorite classic Mac hardware. Some are fond of the legendary Macintosh SE/30, others will never forget the Apple Extended Keyboard II. Less remembered are the Macintosh Quadra 950 Pro and its lattice ventilation that predates the 2019 Mac Pro by 27 years. And nobody talks about the Apple Overextended Keyboard II. These funhouse products come from the mind of one designer with a knack for Photoshop and a love of computing history....

Think of it as an iPhone-style dock for your MacBook. At home you might have several things plugged into your MacBook’s various ports (hard drives, USB products, speakers, etc), which means disconnecting and reconnecting everything each time you leave or return with your MacBook. With LandingZone, everything gets connected to ports in the back of the dock, allowing you to simply place your MacBook in the dock and instantly connect to all your peripherals....

I’ve always travelled hand-baggage-only (except when taking my bicycle with me), and when you carry as many gadgets as I do, that can require some efficient packing. I usually travel with my MacBook Pro, iPad, camera & lens, drone – and sometimes a test gadget or two. Plus, of course, chargers and cables for all of the above. The higher power output of the MacBook Pro with Touch Bar means that I can use it as a charging hub, but if you’re looking for standalone chargers, as well as a way to reduce the bulk of a MacBook charger, OneAdaptr has some very neat solutions …...

A popular Rick and Morty theory gives Evil Morty an even larger connection to Rick and the show overall. Debuting on Cartoon Network back in 2013, the zany animated series quickly gained notoriety for its humor and creativity. Focusing on a dimension-traveling grandpa and grandson (Rick and Morty respectively), the series has pushed the limits of what the viewers will accept, like the famous Pickle Rick. The adventures of Rick and Morty are vast in the three seasons that it’s been on air, and fans of the beloved show already know that Rick and Morty will continue on for a long time after 70 new episodes were ordered....