Jony Ive’s departure was made official last week, but may have begun years ago because of Apple’s shift in focus from design to operations, according to the The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg. The The Wall Street Journal report follows a similar piece published by Bloomberg last week. Both reports describe an Apple design team, […]
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Apple will repair 2018 MacBook Airs with faulty logic board for free
If your 2018 MacBook Air isn’t turning on heading to the Apple Store could get you a free fix. Apple has identified an undisclosed issue with the logic board in “a very small number” of 2018 MacBook Air units, according to an internal document distributed to Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers on Friday. […]
Apple reportedly vows improvements to News+
Apple News+ launched back in March and faced some early struggles in terms of user experience as well as publisher relations. Now, some publishers are saying that the revenue they’re making through Apple News+ is rather lackluster. According to some of the publishing executives, Apple’s News+ team has asked for input during meetings on the […]
Famed Apple designer Jony Ive is leaving to start his own firm
Sir Jony Ive, the Briton who over two decades helped turn Apple into the world’s most valuable company, is leaving to set up his own venture. His new venture is called LoveFrom, and it will have Apple as its first client. His role with Apple has shifted slightly over the last few years, although as […]
Apple starts selling diabetes monitors in its stores
Apple is now selling the One Drop blood glucose monitor in some of its US stores. Apple retail stores have started carrying a diabetes tracking product in this case, One Drop’s blood glucose monitor. It’s not a continuous monitor, but its Bluetooth connection to your iPhone and Apple Watch helps you track blood sugar levels […]
Apple Music Now Has 60 Million Paid Subscribers
Apple Music has 60 million paid subscribers, according to iTunes chief Eddy Cue. Cue confirmed the new subscriber number with French site Numerama earlier today, and Music Business Worldwide shared details on the report. “In the Apple ecosystem, Apple Music is the number one streaming service,” Cue tells the publication. It’s easy to see how […]
Apple hires one of ARM’s top chip designers
Apple continues its efforts to move towards using its own ARM processors on the Mac, it has hired a key designer from ARM. In May, Apple hired Mike Filippo to join its chip architecture team based out of Texas. ARM has confirmed the departure. Filippo worked at ARM for 10 years, serving as its Lead […]
Apple just released public betas for iOS and iPadOS 13
This is your opportunity to get a glimpse of the future of iOS and iPadOS. Apple just released the first public beta of iOS 13 and iPadOS 13, the next major version of the operating systems for the iPhone and iPad. Unlike developer betas, everyone can download those betas without a $99 developer account. But […]
Foxconn founder urges Apple to move production from China to Taiwan
Foxconn founder Terry Gou has said that Apple should move its manufacturing out of China, Bloomberg reports. “I am urging Apple to move to Taiwan,” Gou said. When asked if Apple would shift production away from China, he responded, “I think it is very possible.” Taiwanese firms are looking to expand or erect new plants […]
Apple recalls older MacBook Pros for risk of overheating
Apple issued a voluntary recall for older 15-inch MacBook Pros. According to Apple, the devices contain a battery that may overheat and pose a safety risk. The recall “primarily” affects 15-inch MacBook Pros sold between September 2015 and February 2017, and they can be identified by their product serial number. Apple is asking customers to […]
Apple and Microsoft made a new iCloud for Windows app
Apple and Microsoft teamed up to create an iCloud Drive experience that will hopefully resolve some compatibility issues. A brand new iCloud for Windows app is available today in the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 users. The iCloud app will use the same technology as Microsoft’s OneDrive’s On-Demand feature a very rare collaboration from tech’s […]
Apple enables HomeKit support for home security cameras and routers
Apple’s smart home system, HomeKit, is adding support for several new types of devices this year, including home security cameras and routers. Apple has steadily expanded the types of devices that HomeKit can handle since its introduction in 2014, adding a few year by year as product makers have requested support for them. This year’s […]
iOS 13: release date, beta, features and leaks
Come Monday, iOS 13 beta is going to introduce changes to your iPhone and iPad, and according to Apple leaks we’ve seen today, it’s going to be a very big update. iOS 13 Dark Mode is going to be the highlight everyone talks about simply because it’s long overdue. A fresh home screen redesign and […]
Apple could bring dual Bluetooth audio connections to future iPhones
Apple’s next iPhone could allow users to connect two pairs of Bluetooth headphones at the same time, claims a report this morning from Japanese tech blog Mac Otakara. The blog says the function will be similar to Samsung’s Dual Audio Feature, which lets users play music or other audio from their Galaxy phone or tablet […]
Apple will offer free repairs to owners of 2016 MacBook Pros with backlight issues
Apple will offer free repairs to owners of 2016 MacBook Pros with backlight issues a problem that’s increasingly started to appear on the laptops as they age. The repair program, announced this afternoon, covers only the 13-inch MacBook Pro model that debuted in 2016, though both the Touch Bar and non-Touch Bar versions are eligible. […]