Apple will add «hearing aid mode» to AirPods Pro with iOS 18, — Mark Gurman
AirPods already offer several features related to hearing health and accessibility, but in a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman (via 9to5mac) says that Apple plans to expand the capabilities of its headphones with a new «hearing aid mode».
Apple is working on a 20-inch MacBook with a folding screen – Ming-Chi Kuo
According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is planning to release a 20-inch MacBook laptop with a folding screen. This will happen in about 3 years.
European Commission «on game» — demands explanations from Apple on blocking Epic Games developer’s account
Apple has to explain to EU regulators how its blocking decision complies with the requirements of the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Following the example of Apple: Google introduces new fees for app developers in the EU
Google has already allowed users to download apps outside the Play Store in accordance with the EU Digital Markets Act, but is now introducing two new commissions for this purpose.
Apple banned Epic Games developer account due to «unreliability» — EGS on iOS is still postponed
The other day, Apple released iOS 17.4 by allowing users to download apps and games from third-party app stores — Epic was also preparing its own alternative, but due to the blocking of the developer’s account, the plans are still on hold.
Mediatek dominated the smartphone processor market in Q4 2023 ─ Canalys
Research company Canalys has published a report on the state of the smartphone market in the fourth quarter of 2023, broken down by processor vendors. The analysis showed that in the last quarter of last year, Mediatek chips were used in more devices than processors from other suppliers. Compared to the same period last year, Mediatek demonstrated…
Spotify will add pricing information and payment options outside the iOS app — if Apple allows it
In this way, the company wants to test whether Apple will violate EU antitrust laws.
Hades will be released on iOS on March 19 as a Netflix mobile exclusive
Hades will be released on iOS as a Netflix mobile exclusive. Netflix subscribers will be able to play Hades on their iPhones and iPads for free starting March 19. You can pre-register to be ready to play the game when it appears in the App Store.
Apple releases iOS 17.4 — with permission for alternative marketplaces and third-party NFC payments in the EU
Transcriptions for podcasts and new emojis — among other updates.
Apple sold 24% fewer iPhones in China due to Huawei’s recovery (up 64%)
Sales of Apple iPhone smartphones in China fell sharply in the first six weeks of 2024, according to a report Counterpoint Research. The analyst firm reported that iPhone sales fell by 24% during the period as Apple faced stiff competition from local smartphone makers such as Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi.
Apple announces new MagSafe silicone iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands in new colors
Following the updated MacBook Air laptops with M3 processors, Apple has announced new color options for MagSafe silicone iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands. The MagSafe silicone case is now also available in mint, sunshine, blue, and pink colors for $49.
Apple has stopped selling MacBook Air (M1) 2020 — the first Mac on Apple silicon
Along with the announcement of new models MacBook Air with M3 chip Apple has stopped selling the MacBook Air version with the M1 processor. This laptop was released in November 2020 as the first Mac based on Apple silicon.
EU fines Apple $2 billion for «blocking» alternative music apps
This is the third-largest fine from the EU and the first one aimed at Apple.
Apple has announced new 13- and 15-inch MacBook Airs with M3 processors and old design. Price from $1099
Apple announced update of the MacBook Air series. Laptops in the old design are now available with a processor Apple M3. This chip was previously reserved for the more powerful MacBook Pro line and the latest iMac models, but now it’s also available in the new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models.
Apple iPhone SE 4 will have a frame like the iPhone 14 and a notched screen, — renders
Apple is working on the fourth generation of the iPhone SE, and with new renders, we have further confirmation that this relatively affordable smartphone will be based on the iPhone 14 model.
Apple will cancel its spring event and limit itself to online announcements of new iPad and MacBook Air – Mark Gurman
Apple is expected to release several updated models of its devices in the near future, including the iPad Pro and iPad Air tablets, as well as the MacBook Air laptop with the M3 processor. However, it turns out that the company does not seem to be planning to hold a big spring event for announcements. This was reported by Apple expert Mark Gurman.
Not just cars: 5 more projects that Apple killed
Recently it became known that Apple has stopped its decade-long efforts to create its own car codenamed Project Titan —, the tech giant was working on an electric car with autonomous driving functions. But this is not the first time Apple has abandoned projects.
Apple’s «Eco-friendly» FineWoven cases are so bad that Amazon has added a «Recently Returned» mark
Apple’s FineWoven cases for the iPhone 15 have already received several waves of criticism from users, but this time their poor quality has been noted by one of the world’s largest retailers. It turns out that they are so bad that Amazon had to add a warning label — «frequently returned» to FineWoven’s pages.
NYT: Apple has «burned» more than $10 billion on Project Titan, an autonomous car project that employees have called the «Titanic disaster»
Recently, it became known that Apple canceled its automotive project with the internal name Project Titan and transferred about 2000 employees from the self-driving car division to generative AI projects.
Apple fans in China have invented renting — lining up to rent Vision Pro headsets
Dozens of ads for renting an Apple headset have appeared on Chinese websites such as Xianyu and Zhuan Zhuan Alibaba Group Holding, according to South China Morning Post.
Apple invests heavily in artificial intelligence and prepares several announcements in this area – Tim Cook
Apple CEO Tim Cook said that his company is investing in artificial intelligence. The company sees «the incredible disruptive potential for generative artificial intelligence, so we are now investing heavily in this area,» Cook said at Apple’s annual shareholders meeting.
The modder added a USB-C port to the Apple AirPods Max headphones. Now he’s selling a kit that anyone can use to do this
Apple is gradually abandoning the Lightning connector and switching to USB-C after The European Union forced it to do so. Many accessories, iPads, and even iPhones now use USB-C, the AirPods Max headphones are still stuck with Lightning. However, engineer Ken Pillonell (who implemented USB-C in the iPhone and AirPods before Apple) installed a USB-C…
Apple has ordered a series based on the cyberpunk novel «Neyromancer» by William Gibson
Graham Roland («Dark Winds») will be the showrunner of the series, in company with J.D. Dillard («The Twilight Zone»).
Apple Vision Pro won’t damage your vision, but it’s better to buy eye drops
The Verge writesWe’ve found that many users complain of eye fatigue and dryness after using Vision Pro.
Intel’s new plan — to be inside 100 million AI PCs by next year
First Microsoft has confidently called 2024 the year of AI PCs, and now it’s time for a «astrology» session from Intel, which is targeting 100 million AI computers in two years.
Apple refuses to create an electric car — Mark Gurman
Apple is ending a decade-long effort to build an electric car, according to insiders. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg says that on Tuesday, the company surprised the 2,000 employees who worked on the project with this decision.
Consumers have called Apple’s FineWoven cases «trash», they’re flaky and delaminate
Apple announced new FineWoven covers during the announcement of the line iPhone 15However, since then they have received a lot of complaints. Almost immediately, the covers, which are 68% made from recycled materials, began to be sold at a discount. Now a new wave of user criticism.
AirPods with cameras and glasses with AI — Apple’s potential plans for a collection of wearable devices
According to a report by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, Apple’s future plans for wearables may include smart glasses with artificial intelligence and AirPods with cameras
Huang is on a roll. The NVIDIA CEO gained $9.6 billion in one day and is about to enter the top 20 richest people
Together with capitalization of NVIDIA the unstoppable growth of the capital of the permanent captain of the «green» chipmaker and the most influential people — 61-year-old Jensen Huang with 3.5% of NVIDIA shares and a fortune of almost $70 billion is preparing to enter the top 20 richest according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Apple Vision Pro in Ukraine: price plummets below $4,400 for 256GB
It is still unknown when Apple Vision Pro will appear in official retailers, so the ball is in the court of «gray» sellers who bring the «technology of the future» closer (© Tim Cook) as best they can.
Amazing! Apple has doubled the promised battery life of the iPhone 15 without any software or hardware changes
Apple has updated information about the battery life of the iPhone 15. The company said that its latest iPhone models can retain 80% of the initial charging capacity after 1000 cycles, which is twice the company’s previous estimate. This was achieved without any hardware or software updates. It’s no coincidence that this change came…
The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are likely to have two new colors — Desert Yellow/Desert Titanium and Cement Gray/Titanium Gray.
According to the latest leak, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be available in two new colors called Desert Yellow/Desert Titanium and Cement Gray/Titanium Gray.
Apple doesn’t recommend rice, a hair dryer, or cotton wool if you get your iPhone wet — support instructions
Since the advent of cell phones, people have been soaking or drowning them in water. Modern iPhones are resistant to splashes and even submersion, but there are still times when they get too wet and the horror of all their owners — a liquid detection notification appears on the screen.
EU may fine Apple $539 million after antitrust investigation into Spotify complaint
Apple may face a fine of about USD 539 million from the EU and a ban on anti-competitive practices in the App Store for music streaming services.
Will Apple build a spinner into the iPhone 16 Pro? New very strange rendering of a possible camera unit design
Earlier, there were rumors and renders about the vertical design of the Apple iPhone 16 cameras. However, a new rendering created by a whistleblower based on the data obtained will make many people smile and remember the old spinner. The cameras on the back of the iPhone 16 will generally return to a design similar to the iPhone 12, but there is a…
Apple Vision Pro gets a special TikTok app
When it was released, Apple Vision Pro attracted attention for the lack of dedicated apps for the most famous video services, including Netflix and YouTube. However, when the headset was officially two weeks old, Apple got a third major player—Vision Pro received the native TikTok app.
Apple is preparing an artificial intelligence tool for coding in Xcode (and for consumer applications) to compete with Microsoft’s GitHub Copilot
Apple has expanded internal testing of new generative AI features for its Xcode coding software and plans to release them to third-party developers this year.
Android to iPhone migration slowed down in 2023
Over the past few years, Apple has managed to win more and more market share from Android, and now Apple sells more smartphones than Samsung. But in 2023, fewer (former) Android users switched to iPhones than a year earlier.
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