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Not much is publicly known about the team of editors behind Apple’s News app on iOS, and now The Information has a new report (paywalled) that includes new details on how it operates. According to the piece, Apple’s small editorial staff fields pitches from publications for features using Slack, and the result can be an influx of traffic for publishers. We learned last summer that Apple News hired its first-ever editor-in-chief, Lauren Kern, presumably in charge of deciding what gets featured and what original content to produce....

While Apple is expected to unveil a new Apple TV set-top box at an event next month, its rumored internet TV service will not make an appearance at that event according to a new report out of Bloomberg. The report says that Apple, while it originally wanted to launch its streaming TV service this year, has decided to push the service back until some point in 2016. We also reported earlier this year that Apple’s streaming TV service would likely launch after the refreshed hardware....

You can either use the Windows Phone Recovery Tool (which should work with any Windows Phone model) or, if you have a Lumia phone, you can check out the Lumia Software Recovery Tool which is unique to the Lumia models. For this article, I am using a Lumia 635 that’s running Windows 10 tech preview for phones and will restore it back to Windows 8.1. Below is a shot from the about page showing it’s running Windows 10 tech preview....

Imagine that you are using Facebook and suddenly recommended games pop up on the sidebar of your screen. How’d that feel? How long will you be able to use Facebook looking at that sidebar where there are dozens of game recommendations to annoy you? Not for long. You will need to remove the sidebar. On Facebook, a dedicated part of the screen is for recommended games and other minor updates, which users see when playing games or scrolling through their daily feed....

Scott Forstall showed Yelp on Apple’s new Maps app during the opening keynote at the Worldwide Developers Conference last week, but he neglected to mention Yelp check-ins Those using iOS 6 probably noticed this feature in the Maps app when clicking a location. According to Bloomberg, the Apple developer kit, which the Cupertino, Calif.-based Company distributed to software developers earlier this month, visually depicts how the upcoming Apple Maps essentially lets users alert friends of their location through Yelp without leaving maps or launching a new app....

Apple has so far dabbled with a small array of original podcasts, including the For All Mankind companion show and true crime series The Line. However, rumors have persisted that Apple has bigger ambitions in this space as it looks to compete with the growing podcast libraries from the likes of Spotify. Today, Vox Media’s Peter Kafka says that he believes Apple will announce a new podcast subscription service on Tuesday, at Apple’s April ‘Spring Loaded’ event....

As Apple stands firm against requests to break iPhone encryption, many people have questioned why the FBI needs Apple’s help in the first place. There are plenty of tools available from third-party companies that are more than capable of unlocking the iPhone 5 and iPhone 7 used by the Pensacola gunman. Further emphasizing that point, a new report from Forbes says that the FBI recently used one of those black/gray market tools to unlock the newest — and theoretically the most secure — iPhone that Apple sells....

Various retailers have cut the price of the newest iPhone models in China, according to a new report from CNBC. The price cuts come as part of the major shopping festival in China known as 6.18, which Apple rarely participates in. The actual 6.18 shopping event takes place on June 18, but JD.com says that it will be holding various discounts every day leading up to June 18, including discounts on Apple products....

Update: Redbox now says the Apple TV app will be ready in the coming weeks. In a statement to BestAppleTV.com: Redbox today officially launched its streaming video on-demand service. Originally known for its rental kiosks, Redbox has suffered from stagnant growth as streaming video has become many people’s go-to for consuming content. The new Redbox On Demand service is accessible via iOS and Apple TV… You may remember that Rebox and Verizon jointly launched Redbox Instant a few years ago, but today’s Redbox On Demand Service is different....

Apple has shared details on this year’s camp program for kids ages 8-12 along with opening registration for the free sessions that start next month. Like last year, there are three tracks to choose from that are made up of three, 90 minute sessions. Similar to last year’s tracks, kids can choose between Coding with Sphero Robots, Beat Making and Songwriting with GarageBand, and Telling Stories with Clips. Notably, this year Apple will be using its Clips app instead of iMovie for the storytelling track....

Leaked schematics yesterday offered a closer look at some of the design changes Apple could have in store for this year’s iPhone 13 lineup. Now, Svet Apple has published new renders imagining what the iPhone 13 mini could look like with these changes. Yesterday, renders emerged showcasing an iPhone 13 with some interesting changes to the back camera array. The most notable change here is a change in the design of the camera bump....

According to a report from PRWeek, Apple has strengthened its European communications team with the hiring of Rolls-Royce’s director of external comms Josh Rosenstock in a newly created executive position. The report claimed sources close to the situation said the hire was based on “Apple’s desire to grow its corporate affairs capabilities as it becomes increasingly drawn into global regulatory and political issues.” Rosenstock will reportedly join the company in the coming weeks as the Director of Corporate Comms for the Europe, Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA) and report to Apple Senior Director of Corporate Comms for EMEIA Alan Hely....

We’ve heard many reports suggesting that Apple is experiencing significant difficulties with development and production of the iPhone 8/Edition/X. A WSJ report yesterday suggested that Foxconn is trying to recruit additional staff to make up time, but a separate TechCrunch one cited ‘trusted sources’ in stating that shipping will be significantly delayed. Analysts and investors are now said to be starting to doubt Apple’s own guidance for the current quarter …...

Here’s how to find the police station medallions in the Resident Evil 2 remake. The original Resident Evil - AKA Biohazard - started as a remake of Capcom’s Sweet Home. This 1989 title was a tie-in for a horror movie of the same name, and pioneered certain survival horror mechanics like inventory management, solving puzzles and the story unfolding via diary pages. Resident Evil evolved throughout development into something new, dropping players in a mansion infested with zombies and monsters, though the influence of Sweet Home could still be felt....

Here’s a quick guide to the many bosses of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. Like Willaim Birkin himself, the Resident Evil franchise has mutated and twisted into many forms over the years. The original games were pioneering survival horror titles with tank controls and an emphasis on tension, but Resident Evil 4 would lead to an extended focus on action. This included co-op play and bigger guns, which naturally led to a reduction in scares....

Want to flash the Stock ROM file on Realme 6i RMX2040? Then you are in the right place. On this page, we will share the official Realme 6i RMX2040 flash files with their firmware installation guide. To install the firmware flash file, we need a software called SP Flash tool which can be helpful to flash the stock ROM on your device. The method is simple and easy. We have also added video and step-by-step tutorials to make things easier to flash the official flash file....

What are some commands that you can use to create a new user to your system? A: There are three commands you can use to add a user. The three commands are useradd, adduser, and linuxconf. What is the total number of primary partitions you can have on one drive in Linux Red Hat? A: you can have four primary partitions in Linux. This includes Red Hat and any other operating system....

If you want an iPhone or other iDevice in a custom finish or color, you normally have to pay a third-party company a significant premium for the privilege. But one French company is offering refurbished iPhones in custom colors for less than Apple charges for a brand new phone in a stock color – and not much more than a standard refurb. For example, the iPhone 6 and 7 are available in green, blue, raspberry, and yellow …...

Do you use Windows Live Messenger but find the ads and other interface features annoying? Here’s a handy utility that lets you remove ads and customize a lot more in Live Messenger. Windows Live Messenger is a solid IM client but has its annoyances. For me, the ads it displays are the most annoying. If you just want to remove the ads, check out this great article from Austin Krause....

In this guide, we will show you the steps to remove the OnePlus Account and Cloud Services From OnePlus 9, 9 Pro, and 9R devices. Most people nowadays prefer to store their data on clouds, rather than having them on their devices. This is because there’s always a risk of the device getting bugged with software issues, and in those cases, your data will be the first one to suffer. Therefore online cloud storage now seems the safest way forward....