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- First App Using Apple and Google's Exposure Notification API Launches in Switzerland - MacRumors
- Apple Confirms Fix Of Infuriating iOS 13.5 Bug That Made iPhone Apps Unusable - Forbes
- Woot’s new smartphone sale starts at $79: iPhones from $95, Pixels, more - 9to5Toys
| First App Using Apple and Google's Exposure Notification API Launches in Switzerland - MacRumors Posted: 26 May 2020 03:03 PM PDT The first app that takes advantage of the Exposure Notification API developed by Apple and Google has launched in Switzerland, according to a report from the BBC.
Latvia also soon plans to introduce an app that uses the API, but other European countries are hesitant. The digital affairs ministers for Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal recently published a joint letter that criticizes the Apple/Google API for the restrictions put in place, mainly the decentralized device-to-device notification approach and the lack of location data collection. "The use of digital technologies must be designed in such a way that we, as democratically elected governments, evaluate it and judge it acceptable to our citizens and in accordance with our European values," read the letter. "We believe that challenging this right by imposing technical standards represents a misstep and a missed opportunity for open collaboration between governments and the private sector." Apple released the Exposure Notification API as part of iOS 13.5 last week. At the time, Apple said that several U.S. states and 22 countries had requested and received access to the API, with more expected to join. In the United States, there are no apps available that take advantage of Exposure Notification as of yet, but Alabama, South Carolina, and North Dakota all plan to use the API. The UK, Australia, multiple European states, and several U.S. states, such as Utah, have opted out of using the API. The Exposure Notification feature in iOS 13.5 is deactivated by default and cannot be used without an app created by a public health authority. It is also privacy focused and collects no personally identifiable data or location information, with more details available in our Exposure Notification guide. |
| Apple Confirms Fix Of Infuriating iOS 13.5 Bug That Made iPhone Apps Unusable - Forbes Posted: 27 May 2020 03:09 AM PDT  Apple's app woes are now sorted, the company says. It's only a matter of days since iOS 13.5 launched with actual life-saving potential. But a crazy bug that appeared with it led to apps refusing to open. Apple has now confirmed that the problem has been fixed, as reported by Tech Crunch.. Here's what happened and how to make sure you're sorted. Soon after iOS 13.5 was launched, users began to report a strange bug that rendered their apps useless. It didn't apply to everyone but many people said that when trying to open an app, they were met with an unfamiliar message, saying: "This app is no longer shared with you. To use it, you must buy it from the App Store."  This app is no longer shared It turns out that the issue was related to the Family Sharing System – hence the reason that not everybody was affected by it. Only users who were part of a family account, where one family member pays for apps for the rest of the family from their Apple ID, were affected. That Apple ID Family Sharing also applies to free apps, which is why the same, confusing message appeared on apps that were free to download. In fact, some users who hadn't updated to iOS 13.5, or even iOS 13, reported the same issue, so it wasn't just limited to the latest software. Some users found that old tech standby, turning the iPhone or iPad off and on again, worked to correct the issue. Others deleted the app and downloaded it again, which also sorted it out. But many more were left pondering what to do. It was chaos. Apple took action on Sunday, May 24 and as Forbes Contributor Kate O'Flaherty reported, another mysterious set of circumstances arose. Many Apple users suddenly noticed that apps were updating on their iPhone in far larger numbers than usual. Scores, sometimes hundreds of apps were updating at once. That's only if they had set their device to automatically update apps. Those who didn't instead saw a clutch of apps suddenly showing as pending. Essentially, what Apple was doing was the same as those users who had deleted and re-installed the app: the update was over-writing the previous version with no discernible difference or improvement apart from the fact that the clash with the Family Sharing system was now resolved. Not an update, then, more a repeat install. The cause is still unclear, though as 9to5Mac pointed out, it was likely down to a signing issue which made the apps behave as though they were paid downloads which had suddenly lost the right to be shared. Now, TechCrunch says that the issue has now been resolved for all affected customers. No more details have been shared, but the fast action was necessary so users didn't blame the app developers for a problem for which they were blameless. If you're still getting the issue and the disturbing "no longer shared" message, the solution is straightforward enough. Go to the App Store app on your iPhone or iPad, tap the Apple ID icon in the top right that leads you to your account and check out if you have any pending updates. Scroll through the list – there may be more than you'd expect. Then, just click Update All, and you're golden. You could also choose to have updates happen automatically in the future. To do so, go to Settings, iTunes and App Store, then select App Updates in the Automatic Downloads section. _________________________ Follow me on Instagram by clicking here: davidphelantech and Twitter: @davidphelan2009 More on Forbes: |
| Woot’s new smartphone sale starts at $79: iPhones from $95, Pixels, more - 9to5Toys Posted: 26 May 2020 12:29 PM PDT  Woot has just kicked off a new smartphone sale with a selection of iPhone and Android devices marked down from $79. Free shipping is available for Prime members; otherwise, a $6 delivery fee will apply. Our top pick is Apple's iPhone XS Max from $699.99. As a comparison, you'd typically pay $999 in new condition and Apple is charging $799 for a refurbished model. Notable specs include a Super Retina display with OLED HDR panels. Inside, you'll find Apple's A12 Bionic chip with support for FaceID. There are 12 and 7MP cameras alongside support for wireless charging on the long list of notable specs. Hit the jump for additional top picks from today's sale.
Another top pick is the certified refurbished iPhone 6 at $94.99. This model certainly doesn't pack the latest tech, but if you're looking for a bargain buy, it's a great option for the kids. We often see this model sell for $150 in new condition locked to pre-paid carriers. Today's deal is the second-best refurbished offering we've tracked. Apple's iPhone 6 sports a 4.7-inch Retina display with a 12MP camera, Touch ID, and an A8 chip. Includes a 90-day warranty. Make sure to check out our constantly updated Apple guide for additional deals on AirPods Pro, the 2020 iPad Pro, and much more. iPhone XS Max features:
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