Apple’s yearly iPhone event is right around the corner and the expectations are already set for what will be announced. That didn’t stop Bloomberg from writing some spoilers on the company’s next year product lineup. According to the report, Apple is developing an in-screen Touch ID for the 2020 iPhones. A lot of users are […]
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Indian workers earning $4 a day are putting together your next iPhone
Apple faces 10-15 percent tariffs that will be levied on everything that comes from China, from smartwatches and headphones to phones, tablets, and Macs. Reuters recently took a look at the company’s supply chain and found a dangerous dependence on China that is going to be very difficult to overcome. In the case of the […]
Apple will expand access to genuine iPhone parts for independent repair shops in the US
Apple has launched a new program that allows small repair shops to get certified and get access to the same resources available to authorized ones. As always, there’s a catch this will only apply to out-of-warranty repairs and will inevitably increase the price of servicing your device. Apple doesn’t have the best track record when […]
Apple will still review Siri recordings, but only if you opt in
Apple in the wake of a damning report regarding its Siri audio clip review process has announced major changes to the program. In a news release published on Wednesday, the Cupertino-based company said it conducted a thorough review of its practices and policies related to the Siri quality evaluation process, or grading. “As a result […]
Apple is already beta testing iOS 13.1 before iOS 13 is even out
We’re just two weeks away from September 10th, the day Apple is likely to announce the iPhone 11 which means there isn’t much time to finish its iOS 13 operating system before launch. The company published an iOS 13.1 developer beta version yesterday – marking the first time an iOS release has been in development […]
Apple reportedly shelves ‘walkie talkie’ iPhone feature
Apple has shelved a “walkie-talkie” feature that would have allowed iPhone users to communicate with each other in areas without cellular coverage, such as while skiing or hiking, according to The Information. The technology would have allowed people with iPhones (in a certain vicinity) to send messages over long-distance radio waves when cellular networks weren’t […]
Apple betas a new interface for iCloud web
Apple this week has launched a new beta version of iCloud on the web with the overhauled Reminders app, a new launch screen, and more. The change was first pointed out by Federico Viticci on Twitter. The immediately noticeable changes, besides the white background, include the user’s photo and name with a greeting in the […]
Apple will launch ‘Pro’ iPhones, larger MacBook Pro, and new iPads this year
As we get closer to the much-awaited iPhone launch event, a new report from Bloomberg shows what to expect in terms of the hardware lineup that will reportedly debut on September 10. Apparently, Apple is looking to introduce three new iPhones that include an additional lens when compared to the current lineup. The two OLED […]
Apple warns against storing its titanium credit card in leather
Apple’s new titanium Apple credit card launched to all US iPhone users, and now we’re learning all sorts of fun facts about the physical, titanium card the company is shipping to likely thousands of users at this very moment. Namely, that it can be easily damaged. Apple has posted a cleaning guide for the physical […]
Former Siri chief is leaving Apple to join Microsoft’s AI division
Bill Stasior, the former head of Apple’s Siri division, is leaving the company after nearly a decade to join Microsoft’s artificial intelligence division, reports The Information. Although Stasior left Apple in May, he’s only joining Microsoft later this month as a corporate vice president, reporting to Chief Technology Officer Kevin Scott. Stasior was with Apple […]
Apple is reportedly planning to launch Apple TV+ by November at $9.99 per month
Apple TV+, Apple’s upcoming streaming video service, is expected to launch by November and will lead off with a free trial period according to sources familiar with the matter as reported by Bloomberg. Sources said Apple is considering a rate of $9.99 per month, the same as Apple News+ and Apple Music. In comparison, Netflix […]
Apple Card is now available to all iPhone users in the US
Apple Card is now open for any eligible iPhone owner in the U.S. and includes a daily rewards system that offers cash back on purchases made through the service as well as the physical card. Interestingly, the only cost is the interest you’ll have to pay, which varies between 13 percent and 24 percent. What […]
Apple Watch will come in titanium and ceramic casings
The new Apple Watch will come with two new casing options, which will see Apple return to ceramic and introduce an entirely new premium material – titanium. There’s no word on whether the internals have been updated. The Apple Watch Series 4 successor that is expected to launch this year alongside the new iPhone and […]
Apple Watch Series 5 will reportedly still have OLED displays
Japan Display, which is already an important supply chain partner for Apple is now expected to provide OLED screens for the upcoming Apple Watch Series 5. The Apple Watch Series 5 is to launch in the second half of 2019, according to the latest prediction from well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a TF International Securities research […]
Apple sues mobile device virtualization company Corellium for selling iOS clones
Apple has filed a lawsuit against Corellium, a mobile device virtualization company that supports iOS. Corellium describes itself as the “first and only platform” that offers iOS, Android, and Linux virtualization on ARM. The way Correllium’s product works is that it creates an exact digital replica of iOS, the default apps, and all the essential […]