FAA Bans Recalled 15-inch MacBook Pros With Defective Batteries From All Flights
Responding to Apple's move to recall some specific models of 15-inch MacBook Pro, the FAA has banned select models from flights, due to their batteries being a fire risk. Back in June, Apple issued a voluntary recall of its select 15-inch MacBook Pros with defective batteries that were prone to overheating and could end up on...
Apple Maps Reportedly Using Drones To Compete With Google Maps
Apple is planning on sending out airborne drones in the U.S. to improve data for its Maps application, according to a new report from Bloomberg. In December of last year, Apple Maps passed Google Maps as the most used mapping program on Apple’s iPhones and iPads. Now, the company wants to make its Maps program even […]
FAA Says iPhones, iPads now Allowed During Takeoff, Landing [u]
According to a press release issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), airline passengers can now use iPhones, iPads and other Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) in airplane or flight mode during all phases of flight. The change will let passengers read, work, play games, watch movies and listen to music, but not make any...