Apple will upgrade iPhone SE 4 and probably rename it iPhone 16E
The next affordable iPhone from Apple, previously called the iPhone SE 4, may get a completely different name — iPhone 16E. This is stated by insider Majin Bu. If the information is confirmed, this may indicate Apple’s desire to modernize the most affordable smartphone in its lineup, while moving away from the outdated design of previous SE…
«Private conversations and sex sounds»: Apple to pay $95 million for «unintentional» Siri spying on users
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing Siri of recording users’ confidential conversations.
The updated Magic Mouse will support voice commands and have improved ergonomics
A completely redesigned version of Magic Mouse will appear in 2026, according to a Korean insider. The new version of the mouse will include touch control and support voice commands.
Apple iPhone SE 4 price appeared in the latest leak — less than expected
It was thought that the new “budget” iPhone from Apple, set to drop in March 2025, would be priced at $500-600, but according to info from Japanese carriers (via Phonearena), it might even be less (think $499).
Apple has stopped selling the iPhone 14 and iPhone SE in Europe — due to the lack of a USB-C port
Starting today, Apple is pulling the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and iPhone SE 3 from its online store in most EU countries due to a new law requiring devices to have a USB-C port, reports Macrumors.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro will get a smaller dynamic island, Plus will replace Air, — rumors
The iPhone 17 lineup is about to shake up its design and model range. Apple supposedly found a way to shrink the Dynamic Island. Also, the iPhone 17 Plus might disappear in favor of the slim Air.
Apple M5 Pro, Max and Ultra processors will get «server» architecture and significant efficiency gains – Ming-Chi Kuo
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, known for his accurate predictions about Apple, shared the first rumors about the new generation of Apple M5 processors, which are expected to be mass-produced in the first half of 2025.
Apple is working on a smart doorbell with Face ID, — Mark Gurman
According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, Apple is working on a smart doorbell that would connect to a similarly smart lock and unlock it using a camera and face scanning system, famously known to iPhone users as Face ID.
73% of iPhone owners are dissatisfied with Apple Intelligence, but half of them say AI is «a decisive factor» for buying a smartphone
A survey by tech trading site SellCell (via 9to5mac) showed that most smartphone owners consider artificial intelligence features when buying devices, but are not satisfied with what companies currently offer.
Foldable Apple iPhone to debut in 2026, and iPhone 17 Air will get a «nice price», — WSJ
A new report from The Wall Street Journal spills the beans on Apple’s upcoming foldable devices and the price of the super-thin iPhone 17 Air.
Apple Magic Mouse will soon be significantly updated, and AirTag will triple the detection radius
The Apple Magic Mouse hasn’t seen significant design changes for a while, except for things like ditching AA batteries and adding a USB-C port. However, recent reports suggest that Apple plans to refresh this accessory. In his Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman reported that Apple has started working on prototypes of a more modern version of…
Apple is working on a giant foldable iPad — it will run macOS apps and be released in 2028
Rumors about Apple’s foldable devices have been swirling for years, but it looks like the first such gadget might be an iPad, not an iPhone.
Apple iPhone 17’s bizarre design confirmed by new leaks — online «leaked» image of the frame
A well-known insider has confirmed the design of the Apple iPhone 17, which resembles the Google Pixel 9, while another source allegedly showed off the phone’s frame. However, it’s unclear whether it refers to the Pro model or the Slim (Air) version.
Apple announces the winners of the App Store Awards 2024: a complete list of the best apps and games
The game of the year for Apple Arcade is the card game Balatro.
Apple Watch Ultra 3 will support satellite communication and blood pressure monitoring – Mark Gurman
The next version of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 smartwatch will support satellite communications. This will allow users to send text messages even without access to mobile communication or Wi-Fi. These innovations were reported by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg.
iPhone SE 4 will receive improved cameras – the resolution of the main module will increase 4 times
Apple released the iPhone SE 3 in 2022. Since then, there have been no updates of the «budget» smartphone model from Apple. However, the iPhone SE 4 is expected to be its successor and will be released in the first quarter of 2025. Although the company itself has not yet made any official statements, South Korean publication ET News shared…
Intel is among the top five «best-managed» companies in the US — despite losing 50% of its value and firing its CEO
The Drucker Institute and The Wall Street Journal have published their annual ranking of the 250 best-managed US companies — and, surprisingly, Intel made the list despite currently going through what might be the biggest crisis in its history.
Apple is sued for $1.2 billion for unfulfilled promises
Apple was sued for failing to implement tools to detect child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) in iCloud. The company had announced plans to scan iCloud for CSAM materials, but later abandoned them.
Apple and Sony are working on support for PS VR2 controllers for Vision Pro, — Mark Gurman
Apple is looking for new ways to increase the appeal of Vision Pro through a partnership with Sony.
Apple M5 processor: analyst Ming-Chi Kuo talks about the first device
Apple plans to produce M5 processors in the second half of 2025. The assembly of the first devices will be conducted by Chinese BYD Electronics.
These are the two Apple devices most often given for the New Year (spoiler — not iPhone)
CIRP (Consumer Intelligence Research Partners), a company specializing in marketing research, has conducted a pre-holiday survey to find out which Apple devices are in the greatest demand as gifts for Christmas or New Year.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro design «leaked» online — Google Pixel, log in
It seems the days are gone when designers of other phones looked to the Apple iPhone. The leak of the iPhone 17 Pro’s appearance reminds us of something very familiar.
Apple iPhone 16 camera lags far behind Pro Max — 20th place in DxoMark compared to fourth
All Apple iPhone 16 models have excellent cameras, but they offer different photo quality. The 16 Pro Max model significantly outperforms the base model in terms of photo quality.
Evolution of Microsoft operating systems: from MS-DOS to Windows 11
Without Microsoft, the world of modern computer technology would not be the same as we know it. Next year, Microsoft turns 50 years old, so it’s worth looking back at the megacorporation’s significant achievements ahead of the milestone. Starting with simple text-based MS-DOS interfaces in the early 1980s and reaching modern, intuitive,…
A YouTuber has created a cluster of five Apple Mac mini M4s — how effective is it?
The video blogger demonstrated a computing cluster of new Apple Mac minis running on the M4 processor. Sometimes it is better than a powerful video card.
Artificial intelligence has used over 140,000 movies and TV shows for training — all episodes of «Breaking Bad» and «The Sopranos» including
Website The Atlantic examined a dataset used to train AI models owned by Apple, Anthropic, and Nvidia, among others, and found that industry fears about the new technology are far from unfounded.
Apple engineers «in a quandary» over the requirement to create an ultra-thin iPhone 17 — prototype in early production tests at Foxconn
According to The Information, Apple’s requirement to create an iPhone 17 «ultra-thin» (5-6 mm) has put the company’s engineers in a difficult position
The director of «Wolfs» canceled the sequel because «no longer trusts Apple»
Turns out, the decision to cancel the sequel to the comedy action movie “Wolfs” starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney was not made by Apple, but by director Jon Watts.
MacOS vulnerabilities could lead to cryptocurrency theft
Former Binance CEO and founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) drew attention to vulnerabilities of the macOS operating system. They put users of laptops based on Intel chips at risk of cryptocurrency theft.
Shazam has recognized over 100 billion songs: which one was searched for most often?
The Shazam melody recognition service celebrates 100 billion recognized songs.
Apple has canceled free repair of MacBook with a keyboard «butterfly»
Apple is officially completed a program for free repair of the «butterfly» keyboard in MacBooks of previous years. Such keyboards often fail and have caused many complaints in the past.
iPhone owners hear strangers’ conversations on speakerphone due to unknown glitch
At least two reports say that some iPhone owners have started hearing strangers’ voices in the speakers of their smartphones.
Again? Again! Apple plans to create its own TV
In 2009-2011, there were rumors about Apple’s own TV set, and although it didn’t happen in the end, it appears that the company hasn’t abandoned the idea.
Apple is being sued for «forcing» to use iCloud — demanding $3.75 billion
A lawsuit filed by a British consumer protection organization claims that Apple violated antitrust laws by effectively «forcing» 40 million customers to use its iCloud cloud service.
MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Apple Mobile Processors in Q3 2024 — who shipped more chips and made more money on them
Research company Canalys has released quarterly data on the distribution of the global smartphone processor market. MediaTek, Apple, and Qualcomm are the leaders in certain categories.
Apple announces Final Cut Pro 11 with AI and spatial video support
Apple has unveiled a new version of its professional video editing software — Final Cut Pro 11. It includes new features, including those powered by artificial intelligence.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 hacked with a microwave to enable hearing aid function
An Indian enthusiast bought Apple AirPods Pro 2 for his hearing-impaired grandmother to use as a hearing aid. He discovered that this feature is blocked in India.
Smart display Apple will get a 6-inch display, new OS and smart home management features
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman shared additional information about the smart display that Apple engineers are currently working on. He claims that the device will be mounted on the wall, will be able to control smart home devices, work with video calls, etc., similar to Amazon Echo Hub. The smart display and Apple will work independently, but an…
Apple plans to release a smart security camera in 2026 – Ming-Chi Kuo
It looks like Apple is planning to expand its smart home product portfolio to include a smart security camera. Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that the company plans to start producing an IP camera for the smart home in 2026 and aims to sell more than 10 million units a year.
Apple releases Gold Link bracelet for Apple Watch for $350
Apple has released a new Apple Watch band in the form of a gold bracelet.
«Last warning»: EU accuses Apple of illegal geo-blocking of App Store and Apple TV+
European Commission informed Apple about another potential violation of EU rules — this time in terms of geo-blocking of the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV+, etc.
Apple Music to release a $450 collector’s book about its 100 best albums
For the most dedicated Apple fans.
Apple was denied registration of the «Yabloko» trademark in Ukraine
Although Apple and its products are called «apple» in Ukraine (because of the «in»), this is not officially the case. The IPR Appeals Chamber refused companies in the rights to the brand «Yabloko».
iPhone 17 Air: Apple faces difficulties in producing a thinner battery and is unlikely to outperform the 2014 iPhone 6
The iPhone line has been quite stable in terms of design for a long time. Each new update brings minor changes, while the general elements remain constant. However, the company is planning to release a new iPhone 17 model next year, which will be much thinner than the current devices. This smartphone is rumored to be called the iPhone 17 Air.…
Apple has made iPhone unlocking harder in iOS 18.1 — police are not happy
В iOS 18.1 Apple has introduced a feature that reboots the iPhone if it has not been unlocked for a certain period of time. This prevents law enforcement from gaining access to data.
«This is the perfect place»: Apple explains why the Mac mini power button is located under the case
Updated Apple Mac mini presented last month however, even before the official launch and the first reviews were released, the device had one «flaw» — the power button on the device is located at the bottom of the case.
Apple asks Foxconn and Lenovo to build AI servers on Silicon — but in Taiwan
Apple plans to use their own processors Apple Silicon in its own artificial intelligence servers. The company asks Foxconn and Lenovo to assemble them in Taiwan.
Apple iPhone 15 is the best-selling smartphone in the world, and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is out of the top 10 (Counterpoint Research rating)
Counterpoint Research published the top most popular smartphones in the world, based on manufacturers’ sales in the third quarter of 2024.
First reviews of Apple MacBook Pro with M4: processor tests are impressive, and the nanotextured screen is worth an extra $150
Journalists have published the first reviews of Apple’s new M4-based MacBook Pro models — and before the laptops get into the hands of our reviewers, we offer you to familiarize yourself with some of the main points of the reviews by reputable foreign media.
Apple to be fined for «anti-competitive» App Store — up to $38 billion under new EU law
Apple may soon become the first company in history to be fined for violating the EU’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA).
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