Apple Shows off iOS 15

At WWDC on Monday, Apple revealed iOS 15 and the many updates coming to the platform.

June 8, 2021 It's June 8, 2021. On this day in 2006, the US House of Representatives voted down the Net Neutrality Amendment, which would've created an open internet without favoritism for ISPs, streaming services, and more. Please come back, Net Neutrality.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 299 articles, 6 podcasts, 13 press releases, 333 tweets, and 11 YouTube videos 1. Everything Coming to iOS 15 During Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) on Monday, Apple announced a slew of new updates on everything from FaceTime to Messages to Notifications, all designed to make iOS 15 a game-changer when it arrives later this year. Updates to Photos, Wallet, and AirPods, too? We're excited. 2. App Store Scams Have Reportedly Cost Users $48 Million A new report claims the App Store is still playing host to scams despite Apple's efforts. Roughly 2% of the top 1,000 grossing apps are cons, ranging from fake user reviews to apps tricking you into paying for services your device already has. Overall, these apps have cost users $48 million. Whoa. 3. Shorts to Allow Audio Sampling From Any YouTube Video Shorts, YouTube's short-form video creation app and TikTok rival, will soon let users sample audio from other YouTube videos. Some creators are wary, as their videos were automatically opted in, but they can opt out their videos whenever they want. Anyone excited for more short internet videos? 🦑 Go Deeper Twitter Blue is out now in Canada and Australia, but is it worth it? Charlie Sorrel takes a look at the social media platform's subscription service, and concludes it may not be ready for individual users. Yet.     🎱 By the Numbers Apple has a bit of everything Data: Business of Apps, PocketGamer The App Store has a lot to offer, but we bet no one's surprised to know a majority of those apps are games. The category alone accounts for over 20% of the store's library, followed by Business and Educational apps. Entertainment, surprisingly, is only the 6th most popular category. Guess we need more streaming apps. 🔥 Today's Hot Deal The eero 6 mesh Wi-Fi system (3 pack) is down to $181 on Amazon right now for Prime members only. Ready to boost your internet coverage? Now's your chance. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Can we figure out Earth before Venus, please?" —Tim Fisher, General Manager NASA will return to Venus for the first time in nearly 30 years. In 2028 and 2029, the agency will send two robots, DAVINCI+ and VERITAS, to investigate the planet and its "inferno-like" climate. Fun! (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Electric bikes are the best bikes Image: ChargeBikes The weather's changing, so why not get an electric bike to improve your bike riding? The Comfort Electric Bike is just what it sounds like: a comfortable ride that'll get you around town, whether you're pedaling or letting the bike do all the work. 50 mile range, thumb throttle, and easy assembly? We're convinced. 🙈 Wait, What? Really? Really? A few years ago, Apple was accused of slowing down old iPhones in an attempt to get people to upgrade sooner. Apple says it was really meant to keep old batteries intact longer. Fact? Fiction? Too long ago to care about now? You decide.     🗞 Extra! Extra! We've got you covered with the best in daily tech news! See the latest on our site or follow us on Google News. Did someone forward this to you? Sign up here. Have something you'd like us to write about? We're always open for suggestions, too. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Tech Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here .   Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. A Dotdash Brand 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 2020 Dotdash • All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.   [View in Browser]