Apple today revealed the very first U.S. states that will be rolling out the capability for citizens to include their drivers license or state ID to the Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch. Arizona and Georgia will be the first states to support the function, with Connecticut, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Utah to follow, according to Apple.
Apple stated select TSA security checkpoints in …
In related news, version 5.3 of the Eve app includes assistance for its upcoming HomeKit-enabled MothionBlinds, which are anticipated to launch sometime this year.
As a fast explainer, Thread is a low latency and low power mesh-like network for smart gadgets. Unlike Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, the Thread requirement doesnt depend upon a router or hub. Instead, the clever device itself extends the network by speaking to other Thread-enabled devices, thus improving the signal between them.
Apples HomePod mini and the most recent Apple television 4K serve as Thread border routers, and by adding Thread-supported gadgets around the house, users can usually anticipate improved connection compared to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, a wider control range, and more remote scheduling options.
Apple Announces First U.S. States That Will Let You Add Your Drivers License to Your iPhone
The update fulfills a promise the German company made late in 2015 to bring Thread assistance to a number of products, and follows its inclusion in devices like the Eve Energy Smart plug (4th generation), Eve Aqua (second generation), Eve Weather, and Eve Door & & Window (3rd generation).
Eve today launched an update to its newest version of the Eve Thermo that adds Thread support to the HomeKit-enabled clever radiator valve (through HomeKitNews).
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Full iPhone 13 Feature Breakdown: Everything Rumors Say We Can Expect
With the launch of Apples iPhone 13 lineup believed to be simply a few weeks away, we have actually compiled all of the coherent reports from our coverage over the previous year to build a full image of the functions and upgrades coming to the companys brand-new smartphones.
For clearness, just explicit enhancements, upgrades, and brand-new functions compared to the iPhone 12 lineup are listed. It is worth keeping in mind that …
Interest in Switching to iPhone Drops Among Android Users Ahead of iPhone 13 Launch, Survey Shows
Android users are considerably less thinking about the iPhone 13 designs than they were this time in 2015 in the iPhone 12 designs, having actually been put off by the ongoing lack of a finger print scanner and issues around child safety functions, according to a new survey by SellCell.
The study, conducted earlier this month, asked more than 5,000 current Android users in the United States aged …
No, That Notchless iPhone Spotted in Ted Lasso Isnt the iPhone 13
Recent sightings of a notchless iPhone in highly popular Apple TV+ comedy “Ted Lasso” have caused spectacular headlines suggesting this is a canny little item placement on Apples part which the iPhone 13 will be notchless. In truth– and this could go without saying– the phone in concern is highly likely just revealing an improperly superimposed screen added in post-production.
Notchless …
Bloomberg: Apple Working on Emergency Satellite Features for iPhones, 2021 Launch Unlikely
Apple Watch Series 7 Production Reportedly Delayed Due to Quality Issues [Updated]
Production of the upcoming Apple Watch Series 7 has actually been postponed due to the upcoming watch featuring a “complicated style,” according to a report by Nikkei Asia.
According to the report, Apple providers began small production of the watch last week, and throughout which, employees “experienced important obstacles in reaching acceptable production performance.” Makers of Apple …
Apple is dealing with satellite abilities for the iPhone that will permit users to send texts in emergency situation scenarios, reports Bloomberg. The feature would likewise enable iPhone users to report crashes and other emergency situations in locations where there is no cellular protection.
There are at least two emergency situation functions that will depend on satellite networks, and while satellite technology has been in the …
Five iPhone 13 Rumors You May Have Missed
Were just weeks away from when Apple will reveal the iPhone 13, which were expecting to include some substantial upgrades, consisting of design, performance, electronic cameras, and more. Like every year, rumors, leaks, and reports about what Apple has in shop are abundant, with some more trustworthy than others.
Sign up for the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Reports about the next iPhone …
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