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01-18-19 -
7 Useful iPhone Tips You Might Not Know
So you've been using an iPhone for years now and think you have it all figured out? Don't be so sure. We've gathered up 7 tricks obscure enough that even the most seasoned iPhone user is likely to learn something new, so make sure to check out our...
01-18-19 -
Apple's New Smart Battery Case: Everything You Need to Know
Apple in January launched Smart Battery Cases designed for the iPhone XS, XS Max, and iPhone XR. The Smart Battery Cases are designed to add additional battery life to Apple's newest iPhones. Priced at $129, the Smart Battery Cases come...
01-18-19 -
Qualcomm and Apple Partnership Crumbled Over Fears Apple Would Leak Qualcomm ...
Apple and Qualcomm are embroiled in a bitter legal battle over licensing and royalty fees that's lasted for two years now and has led to the breakdown of the relationship between the two companies, but there may have been other factors in the brea...
01-18-19 -
Apple Ordered to Retract Part of Press Release in Ongoing Qualcomm Battle
Apple has been ordered to stop using a part of a recent press release that claimed the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 would still be available in Germany through carriers and resellers, reports Bloomberg. Apple released the statement following a prelimi...
01-18-19 -
Microsoft Suggests Windows 10 Mobile Users Switch to iOS or Android as Suppor...
With support for the now-discontinued Windows 10 Mobile devices set to end on December 10, 2019, Microsoft is recommending that its current Windowa 10 Mobile customers move to an Android or iOS device instead. Microsoft made the recommendation ...
01-18-19 -
AAPL Stock Recoups Losses Incurred After Tim Cook Slashed Apple's Revenue Gui...
AAPL shares are currently trading above the $157 mark on the intraday market, recouping virtually all losses incurred since Apple CEO Tim Cook slashed Apple's revenue guidance by up to $9 billion for the first quarter of its 2019 f...
01-18-19 -
Foxconn Cut 50,000 Contract Workers Months Ahead of Schedule Due to Poor iPho...
Apple supplier Foxconn has let go around 50,000 contract workers at its iPhone factory in Zhengzhou, China, with the first cuts happening in October 2018. As one source with knowledge of Foxconn's plans told Nikkei, the scale of the cuts is not wh...
01-18-19 -
Data Broker Acxiom Comes Out in Support of Apple CEO Tim Cook's Call for US D...
One of the biggest ad data brokers has come out in support of Apple CEO Tim Cook's call for federal privacy legislation to regulate the collection and use of personal data in the United States. In a statement Thursday evening provided to Busi...
01-18-19 -
Sketchy Rumor Suggests 2019 iPhone Could Feature 4,000mAh Battery, 15W Wirele...
Earlier this month, Weibo user C Technology (via Wccftech) shared some alleged details about the upcoming successor to the iPhone XS Max, which may or may not be accurate. The next iPhone XS Max has been pegged as the 2019 iPhone that will feat...
01-17-19 -
Hands-On With Apple's New Smart Battery Cases
Apple on Tuesday released new Smart Battery Cases for the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, offering a convenient but expensive way for iPhone users to get additional battery life. The Smart Battery Cases will be in stores starting tomorrow, but we go...
01-17-19 -
Apple Suppliers Cutting Sales Forecasts Amid 'Extraordinary' Decline in Chine...
Major Apple suppliers in Asia have been cutting their 2019 sales forecasts and some have cited an "extraordinary" drop in Chinese demand, reports Nikkei. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), which supplies the A-series chips ...
01-17-19 -
Apple Inks Deal for 'Large Budget, Ambitious' Sci-Fi Series From Simon Kinber...
Apple has inked a deal for a 10 episode season for an as-of-yet untitled science fiction series from Simon Kinberg and David Weil, reports Deadline. Simon Kinberg is known primarily for his work on the "X-Men" series, as well as movie...
01-17-19 -
Barclays: There's Still a 'Good Chance' Apple Will Have to Use Qualcomm 5G Mo...
While recent reports have suggested Intel will supply Apple with 5G modems for 2020 iPhones, the chipmaker has struggled with its consumer 5G modems, to the extent that Apple has allegedly "been unhappy" with Intel's progress. Despi...
01-17-19 -
Next-Generation iPhone XR Said to Feature 4x4 MIMO Antenna Design Enabling Fa...
The next-generation iPhone XR will feature a 4x4 MIMO antenna design, according to a Barclays research note obtained by MacRumors. 4x4 MIMO, short for multiple-input, multiple-output, has the potential to significantly improve LTE transmissio...
01-17-19 -
iPad mini 5 and New Entry-Level iPad Said to Launch in First Half of 2019
Apple is said to be launching two new tablets in the first half of this year, including the rumored "iPad mini 5" as well as a likely replacement for its current entry-level iPad. DigiTimes made the claim today in a report highlight...
01-17-19 -
Tim Cook Urges U.S. Congress to Pass Comprehensive Federal Privacy Legislatio...
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) on Wednesday introduced the American Data Dissemination Act, legislation that would require the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to submit detailed recommendations for privacy requirements that Congress can impose on t...
01-17-19 -
Leaked Benchmarks Suggest iPhone XS Outperforms Samsung's Upcoming Galaxy S10+
Samsung is planning to announce its new 2019 flagship smartphones on February 20, but ahead of their debut date, benchmarks of the new S10+ model were shared on Slashleaks. According to the data, Apple's current crop of iPhones, equipped with A...
01-16-19 -
Apple to Cut Back on New Hires Following Disappointing Holiday iPhone Sales
Apple plans to cut back on hiring for some divisions of the company after disappointing iPhone sales during the holiday season, reports Bloomberg. Apple CEO Tim Cook shared the news with employees at an all-hands meeting earlier this month. Acc...
01-16-19 -
2019 iPhone Could Feature 10MP Front Camera, 10MP and 14MP Rear Lenses, No USB-C
Apple's 2019 iPhones could feature upgraded front-facing and rear cameras, redesigned internal layouts, and Lightning ports, according to new details known leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer (aka OnLeaks) shared with Indian site ComparaRaja. Over the c...
01-16-19 -
Smart Battery Case for iPhone XS Appears to Be Compatible With iPhone X
Apple yesterday debuted new Smart Battery Cases for the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, and review units are in the hands of members of the media. Many iPhone X users have been wondering if the iPhone XS Smart Battery Case will work with the older m...
01-16-19 -
Showrunner Jason Katims Leaves Universal TV to Develop Content for Apple
Well-known producer, writer, and show creator Jason Katims has departed Universal TV after inking a multi-year deal with Apple, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Under the exclusive deal, which kicks off this summer, Katims will create conte...
01-16-19 -
Correction: iPhone XS and XS Max Smart Battery Cases Have Larger Capacity Tha...
While reports today suggested that Apple's new Smart Battery Cases for the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max have lower battery capacities than previous versions for iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 models, it turns out the new cases actually have larger capacitie...
01-16-19 -
iPhone XS and XS Max Smart Battery Cases Each Have 1,369 mAh Capacity But Mor...
Wirecutter's Nick Guy has obtained early access to Apple's new Smart Battery Cases for the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, and he has shared some notable details and photos about the cases on his Twitter account. Most notably, Guy notes the iPho...
01-16-19 -
Apple in Discussions With Private Medicare Plans to Offer Apple Watch to Seniors
Apple is in talks with at least three private Medicare plans in regards to subsidizing the Apple Watch for people over the age of 65. The news comes from a report today by CNBC, citing sources familiar with Apple's plans. The discussions are ...
01-16-19 -
AirPower Referenced in iPhone XS Smart Battery Case Description in Malaysia [...
As discovered by MacRumors tipster Sri Ram and others on Twitter, Apple has referenced its long-awaited AirPower charging mat in the product description for its new iPhone XS Smart Battery Case in Malaysia. The listing remains live as of Wedn...
01-15-19 -
Apple Releases Smart Battery Cases for iPhone XS, XS Max and XR, Qi Wireless ...
Apple today released new Smart Battery Cases designed for its 2018 iPhone lineup, including the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR. Available in black or white, each Smart Battery Case is priced at $129 and is designed to add extra battery life ...
01-15-19 -
Apple's First A24 Film to Star Bill Murray and Rashida Jones, Sofia Coppola t...
Apple late last year teamed up with indie entertainment studio A24 to produce a series of films for its upcoming streaming service, and now the first film under that partnership is in the works. According to Variety, Apple and A24's first movie...
01-15-19 -
Another Possible Triple-Lens Camera Design in 2019 iPhone Shown Off in Render...
Multiple rumors have suggested at least one of the 2019 iPhone models will feature a triple-lens camera design, but smartphone leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer (aka OnLeaks) believes Apple is still finalizing just what the triple-lens design will look l...
01-15-19 -
DuckDuckGo Integrates Apple Maps for Map and Address Searches
Privacy-focused browser DuckDuckGo today announced that it is using Apple's MapKit JS framework to power the map and address-related searches that its users conduct on both mobile and desktop. MapKit JS allows DuckDuckGo to provide users with i...
01-15-19 -
Apple's Chipmaking Chief Johny Srouji Reportedly on Intel's List of Potential...
Intel has been searching for a new CEO since Brian Krzanich resigned nearly seven months ago, and Axios now reports that the chipmaker's list of candidates includes Johny Srouji, Senior Vice President of Hardware Technologies at Apple. Srouji...
01-15-19 -
Nike Debuts $350 iPhone-Controlled Self-Adjusting Basketball Shoes
Nike today introduced new iPhone-controlled self-adjusting basketball shoes based on its latest FitAdapt technology. The new Nike Adapt BB shoes feature an advanced power-lacing system with a custom motor that senses the tension needed by the...
01-15-19 -
Apple Replaced 11 Million iPhone Batteries in 2018, Up From 1 to 2 Million
Apple replaced a total of 11 million iPhone batteries under the $29 battery replacement program that was introduced at the end of 2017 and ran through 2018 before ending on December 31, 2018. The tidbit was shared by Tim Cook at a recen...
01-15-19 -
Apple May Be Working on 7th-Generation iPod Touch, 2019 iPhones Could Adopt U...
Apple could have a 7th-generation iPod touch in the works, according to new information shared today by Japanese site Mac Otakara. Several suppliers at CES 2019 reportedly told Mac Otakara that a 7th-generation iPod touch "might" be i...
01-15-19 -
Police Can't Force You to Unlock an iPhone Using Face ID or Touch ID, Califor...
Law enforcement officials can't force smartphone users to unlock their devices using fingerprints or other biometric features such as facial recognition, according to a Northern California court ruling from last week. The ruling, which was shar...
01-14-19 -
Apple Wanted to Use Qualcomm Chips for 2018 iPhones, But Qualcomm Wouldn't Se...
As the FTC's antitrust trial against Qualcomm continues, Apple's chief operating officer, Jeff Williams, has taken the stand to share details on the terms of Apple's contracts with Qualcomm. There's no live feed of the trial, but reporters incl...
01-14-19 -
Apple Targeting Users of Older iPhones With iPhone XR Email Campaign
Apple continues to aggressively market the iPhone XR, with its latest tactic being customized emails to owners of older iPhone models that contains a trade-in value of the device and a tech specs comparison with the iPhone XR. An email sent t...
01-14-19 -
HomePod Now Counts Toward Apple Music Device Streaming Limits for Single Memb...
When it launched, Apple's HomePod smart speaker did not count toward an Apple Music subscription's device streaming limit. This meant that single-user Apple Music subscribers could stream one song on an iOS device and another on HomePod simultaneo...
01-14-19 -
Survey Finds 78% of Patients Satisfied With Apple Health Records at UC San Di...
UC San Diego Health recently sent an online survey to its first 425 patients who activated Apple Health Records in 2018, and among 132 respondents, 78 percent indicated that they were "satisfied with using the feature." 96 percent o...
01-13-19 -
HomePod Launching in China and Hong Kong on January 18
Apple today announced that its HomePod speaker launches in China on Friday, January 18. Apple's marketing chief Phil Schiller:We're excited to bring HomePod to our customers in mainland China and Hong Kong markets. We can't wait for them to e...
01-12-19 -
Report: AirPower Has Entered Production and Coming Soon
Apple's long-awaited wireless charging mat AirPower might finally be on the horizon if the latest rumor is to be believed. Hong Kong website ChargerLAB cites a "credible source" within Apple's supply chain who claims Chinese manufac...
01-11-19 -
Apple Buys 50 Business Class Seats From San Francisco to Shanghai Every Day
Apple is United Airlines' biggest customer at the San Francisco International Airport, according to signs the airline has available that were shared on Twitter today. According to United, Apple spends $150 million on airline tickets eac...
01-11-19 -
Possibilities of a Triple-Lens iPhone Camera: Improved 3D Sensing, Zoom, and ...
Following in the footsteps of Huawei and likely Samsung, Apple is widely rumored to release at least one new iPhone model with a triple-lens rear camera in 2019. That model is now believed to be the next generation of the iPhone XS Max. A rende...
01-11-19 -
Apple Considered 5G Modem Chips From Samsung, MediaTek, and Intel for 2019 iP...
Qualcomm, Apple, and other suppliers are in court this week as Qualcomm faces off with the FTC over an antitrust lawsuit accusing the company of using anticompetitive tactics to remain the main supplier for baseband processor for smartphones. S...
01-11-19 -
2019 iPhones Could Feature Support for Wi-Fi 6
Apple's upcoming 2019 iPhones could feature support for Wi-Fi 6, Barclays analyst Blaine Curtis said today in a CES wrap-up report. Wi-Fi 6, otherwise known as 802.11ax, is the next-generation Wi-Fi standard following 802.11ac. The new sta...
01-11-19 -
CES 2019 Wrap-Up: AirPlay 2 TVs, Battery Cases for Latest iPhones, Third-Part...
Today is the final day of CES 2019 in Las Vegas, where thousands of companies showed off their latest connected tech products. As usual, Apple did not have an official presence on the show floor, but there were several announcements and a wide var...
01-11-19 -
TCL on AirPlay-2 Enabled TVs: 'We Are Currently Committed to Roku'
Earlier this week, Apple announced that AirPlay 2-enabled smart TVs are coming from leading manufacturers, including Samsung, LG, Vizio, and Sony. Those four brands lead the TV market in the United States, but up-and-coming Chinese vendor TCL has ...
01-11-19 -
First-Generation iPod Shuffle Turns 14 Today
Today marks the 14th anniversary of the unveiling of the first-generation iPod shuffle, presented by former Apple CEO Steve Jobs on stage at the Macworld Expo in San Francisco. On January 11, 2005, Apple debuted the first-of-its-kind iPod shuffle,...
01-11-19 -
Apple Adding Late 2012 iMacs to Vintage and Obsolete Products Pilot Program a...
In an internal memo distributed to Apple Authorized Service Providers, obtained by MacRumors, Apple has indicated that Late 2012 model 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMacs will be added to its vintage and obsolete products list on January 30. Vintage ...
01-11-19 -
WSJ on 2019 iPhones: Triple-Lens Rear Camera on Next iPhone XS Max and Dual R...
Apple plans to release three new iPhone models later this year, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal today: iPhone XR successor with a LCD display and dual-lens rear camera iPhone XS successor with an OLED display and dual-lens r...
01-10-19 -
Apple's Mac Sales Drop in Q4 2018 Amid Worldwide PC Shipment Decline
Apple's worldwide Mac shipments fell in the fourth quarter of 2018, according to new preliminary PC shipping estimates shared this afternoon by Gartner. During the quarter, Apple shipped an estimated 4.9 million Macs, down from 5.1 million in t...

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