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If Apple were to make mouse support for the iPad into a mainstream feature, that could be a game-changer for iPad gaming, says an analyst specialising in mobile markets. It would, he argues, open the way to the iPad offering full PC-level gaming as well as the mobile games currently on offer … iPadOS for the first time allows an iPad to be controlled by a mouse or trackpad, but this ability is currently rather well-hidden....

The iPhone 6s/Plus seems pretty popular already in Samsung’s home market of Korea, despite only going on sale today. All three major carriers earlier reported that they quickly sold out when the new iPhones were made available for pre-order on Monday. Now Patently Apple notes queues of hundreds of people at retail stores, with some having waited in line for 24 hours … Local brands Samsung and LG were clearly concerned, having both dropped the prices of their flagship devices prior to the iPhone 6s/Plus going on sale in Korea, and Samsung making its Galaxy Note 5 available in a similar pink color to Apple’s rose gold....

Earlier this week it was reported that Apple would be including standard 3.5mm EarPods plus an adapter with the iPhone 7, and now a few more minor details have emerged regarding the device. According to Macotakara, the iPhone 7 will feature a slightly larger earpiece, while the ambient light switcher will also be relocated. The report cites various manufacturers and vendors of screen protectors who have stopped receiving orders due to the changes....

A new Game of Thrones supercut video celebrates the legacy of Jon Snow. On the HBO fantasy series, English actor Kit Harington portrays the valiant character, one who overcomes the odds to become a masterful leader and negotiator. In Game of Thrones’ eighth and final season, Jon Snow prepares for the Great War against the Night King. In order to protect humanity, the former King in the North makes alliances with numerous influential figures across the Seven Kingdoms, all the while embarking on a romantic relationship with Daenerys Targaryen, the Mother of Dragons....

The 2021 iPad Pro models have arrived, and while they aren’t a huge departure from their predecessors, they include several compelling new features that largely appeal to pro users. In this iPad Pro (2021) review, we’ll discuss how these new tablets are driven by the same M1 chip that powers today’s Macs, affording greater performance than the A12Z chips found in last year’s 2020 iPad Pro models. Features like Thunderbolt connectivity, for wider interoperability with professional-grade I/O like super-fast Thunderbolt SSDs, stand out as a key addition for both the 11-inch iPad Pro and 12....

As we prepare for the iPhone 11 later this year, the first reports are starting to emerge to offer some details on the device’s features. One thing that is unclear, however, is whether or not the iPhone 11 (iPhone XI?) will usher in a new design, or feature the same edge-to-edge design of the iPhone X. With the 2018 iPad Pros, Apple reintroduced a unibody design with a more industrial look and feel....

After months of speculation, Apple today officially held its “By innovation only” iPhone 11 and Apple Watch Series 5 event at Steve Jobs Theater. The event included new iPhone announcements, details on future Services, and much more. Read on as we recap everything Apple announced today. Apple Arcade and Apple TV+ Apple kicked things off today by offering an update on two of its upcoming Services: Apple Arcade and Apple TV+....

Building on various recently leaked parts, an alleged iPhone 8 screen protector is now making the rounds on Chinese social networking site Weibo. The screen protector was also shared on SlashLeaks and Twitter and reflects the iPhone 8’s smaller bezels and front-facing camera and speaker cutouts. As you can see in the above image, courtesy of Twitter leaker Benjamin Geskin, the tempered glass screen protector has incredibly small bezels on all four sides of the display, which corroborates the endless other reports that have claimed the iPhone 8 will offer a nearly bezel-less front design....

As video call apps have seen massive growth over the last few months during the pandemic, Apple users have found Group FaceTime’s moving tiles to offer a distracting experience. With Apple’s iOS 13.5 software comes the option to stop moving faces in Group FaceTime calls. iOS 13.5 is now available to the public and along with the option to stop moving faces in Group FaceTime, it also includes contact tracing that will work with local health authority apps as they become available....

A security company which discovered iPhone Mail vulnerabilities claimed that they have been ‘widely exploited’ in real-world attacks. Apple has now denied this claim, stating that it could find ‘no evidence’ that the exploits have been used. Additionally, it says that the vulnerabilities in question cannot bypass iPhone and iPad security safeguards … Background on iPhone Mail vulnerabilities Apple has acknowledged the three issues discovered by security group ZecOps, and has patched these in the iOS 13....

The Thick Of It ran for four short seasons and two hour-long specials that aired sporadically between 2005 and 2012, with several storylines mirroring real-life events in British politics like the Leveson inquiry or the David Cameron/Nick Clegg coalition. The show won five BAFTAs over its four-season run and spawned the feature-length spin-off movie In The Loop in 2009. Starring original The Thick Of It cast members including Peter Capaldi and Chris Addison alongside American actors including James Gandolfini and Veep’s Anna Chlumsky, the film satirized US-UK political relations with a focus on the invasion of Iraq....

We have heard rumors in the past that claim Apple is working on a 7.85-inch iPad. Some even point to production beginning as early as Q2 2012. However, a translated report from Japanese blog Macotakara today claimed Apple’s suppliers are readying 5-inch Retina displays for a device in 2013 (coincidentally, Samsung announced selling 3 million 5-inch Galaxy Notes in just four weeks today): The publication cited “reliable sources” in China that are presumably close to display suppliers, but there is good reason to doubt Apple will launch a 5-inch iOS device....

Actor J.K. Simmons reprised his role as J. Jonah Jameson for a video clip showing the character’s potential reaction in Avengers: Endgame. Simmons’ turn as the character in the Sam Raimi Spider-Man trilogy of movies made such an impact on fans that many would like to see him return to the role as Peter Parker’s editor at the Daily Bugle in the MCU, although the Raimi movies are no longer considered canon....

Jane Fonda, this year’s honoree for the Stanley Kubrick Britannia Award for Excellence in Film, gave her acceptance speech while being arrested. The film legend and Grace and Frankie star was arrested on Friday while participating in a climate change march in Washington DC. It was the third Friday in a row she has been arrested for protesting. Fonda has participated in political activism since the 1960s, using her platform to shed light on issues such as climate change and women’s rights....

Japan Display has reportedly won its first orders from Apple for OLED screens, for the Apple Watch. It is set to supply the first displays later this year. The report follows a confirmed rescue plan for the company, announced earlier this week … Japan Display is currently best known for LCD panels, which is now a declining business as Apple and other smartphone brands switch increasingly to OLED. The company has wanted for years to branch out into OLED, but has been struggling to fund the substantial up-front investment needed for volume production....

In his Monday Note, Jean-Louis Gassée (the guy who lost to SJobs to become the future of the Mac with his BeOS) writes about the current state of the Mac. While he takes us on a long windy road, there are some interesting bits. Specifically, the move to the forefront of the MacBook Air (which I am typing this on as of last month for the first time in my life)....

Despite being one of the biggest movie stars in the world with countless box office hits, Jim Carrey is a pretty divisive actor. Some fans appreciate his knack for rubbery expressive comedy, but others criticize this performing style as overacting. While he was once possibly the most bankable star in the world, his status has dropped in the past few years and he hasn’t really starred in a major hit since 2008’s Yes Man....

Joaquin’s Phoenix name has recently become a heavy topic of discussion after his role in Joker won him an Oscar and a Golden Globe, as well as several other nominations. His acting abilities have been honed over time as he has over 50 different acting credits on his resume, with several of these being feature films. IMDb provides a ranking for each of these films that are compiled based on reviews by registered users....

Colin Trevorrow’s Jurassic World short, Battle at Big Rock, will provide some resolution to Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’s cliffhanger ending. After a fourteen-year hiatus, the Jurassic Park franchise came roaring back to life with 2015’s Jurassic World, a soft reboot directed and co-written by Trevorrow. The film was a billion-dollar hit and was followed three years later by the almost equally lucrative Fallen Kingdom, with Trevorrow serving as the co-writer and producer only this time....

Keanu Reeves is a Canadian actor, director, producer, and musician. He gained fame for his starring role performances in several blockbuster films, including comedies from the Bill and Ted franchise, action thrillers Point Break, Speed, and the John Wick franchise; psychological thriller The Devil’s Advocate and science fiction/action series The Matrix. He talks new experiences for himself and for John Wick that will happen in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum....