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Apple to banish iPhone's TrueDepth 'notch' with sub-display Face ID in 2023, Kuo says

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Apple to banish iPhone's TrueDepth 'notch' with sub-display Face ID in 2023, Kuo says

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes Apple is planning to introduce a Face ID system that sits beneath iPhone's display, potentially nixing the bemoaned TrueDepth "notch" for a truly full-screen experience.

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Kuo: 48MP camera with 8K support coming to iPhone in 2022, 'mini' model axed

2 days ago

Kuo: 48MP camera with 8K support coming to iPhone in 2022, 'mini' model axed

Apple is planning a major camera upgrade for iPhone in 2022, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, with that year's flagship handsets expected to sport a massive 48-megapixel lenser.

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Sony pumps $200M into Epic ahead of legal fight with Apple

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Sony pumps $200M into Epic ahead of legal fight with Apple

Epic Games on Tuesday announced the completion of a $1 billion funding round as it tangles with Apple over App Store rules and regulations.

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Supposed 'iPhone 13 Pro' renders smaller notch, thicker chassis

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Supposed 'iPhone 13 Pro' renders smaller notch, thicker chassis

A report on Tuesday claims to have inside information on Apple's expected 2021 iPhone flagship refresh, claiming the forthcoming handset line will boast a smaller TrueDepth "notch" and a slightly thicker chassis than iPhone 12 Pro.

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Samsung rumored to unveil new Galaxy Book laptops at upcoming event

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Samsung rumored to unveil new Galaxy Book laptops at upcoming event

Samsung on Tuesday announced its third Unpacked special event for 2021, where the company is rumored to launch a line of Galaxy branded laptops.

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US Senator seeks to ban Big Tech mergers and acquisitions

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US Senator seeks to ban Big Tech mergers and acquisitions

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) on Monday introduced a proposal that would ban companies with a market value of more than $100 billion from conducting mergers and acquisitions.

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Data from 500M LinkedIn profiles up for sale online

1 week ago

Data from 500M LinkedIn profiles up for sale online

Nefarious actors are reportedly selling the spoils from a LinkedIn scraping operation that nabbed data from some 500 million profiles, though the company claims the archive contains only public-facing information.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 week ago

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Peter Thiel calls Apple's relationship with China a 'real problem'

1 week ago

Peter Thiel calls Apple's relationship with China a 'real problem'

Tech investor Peter Thiel on Tuesday criticized Apple and Google for cozying up to China, saying Apple's supply chain is a cause for concern.

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Massive Facebook data leak connected to undisclosed 2019 breach

1 week ago

Massive Facebook data leak connected to undisclosed 2019 breach

Facebook on Tuesday responded to a recently reported data leak that potentially impacted more than 530 million users, saying the information was likely scraped from its servers in a newly disclosed 2019 incident.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 week ago

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Tim Cook to talk Facebook, 'Tim Apple,' more in interview airing Monday

1 week ago

Tim Cook to talk Facebook, 'Tim Apple,' more in interview airing Monday

Apple CEO Tim Cook took part in a remote interview with journalist Kara Swisher this week, with the pair discussing topics ranging from App Store policy to the now infamous "Tim Apple" incident.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 week ago

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Apple rejecting apps that collect data for 'device fingerprinting'

2 weeks ago

Apple rejecting apps that collect data for 'device fingerprinting'

As part of previously announced plans to safeguard the App Store and users of its various platforms, Apple this week began to reject apps and app updates crafted with third-party SDKs integrating "device fingerprinting" data collection techniques.

By Mikey Campbell | 2 weeks ago

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Apple job listing points to continued focus on heart health

2 weeks ago

Apple job listing points to continued focus on heart health

Apple is seeking an experienced cardiologist to join its health technology team, with the new hire likely to help the tech giant clear regulatory hurdles associated with bringing consumer medical devices to market.

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Apple to use 85 Tesla 'Megapack' batteries in California energy project

2 weeks ago

Apple to use 85 Tesla 'Megapack' batteries in California energy project

Apple will use an array of Tesla "Megapack" batteries for a grid-scale energy storage project at its solar farm in California, according to a report on Wednesday.

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'iPhone 13 Pro Max' to feature f/1.5 wide angle camera, Kuo says

2 weeks ago

'iPhone 13 Pro Max' to feature f/1.5 wide angle camera, Kuo says

While Apple is not expected to significantly upgrade the rear-facing cameras in its next-generation iPhone series, the largest-screened model will get a slight performance bump thanks in part to a larger effective aperture, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

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FTC drops Qualcomm antitrust lawsuit, ends four-year saga

2 weeks ago

FTC drops Qualcomm antitrust lawsuit, ends four-year saga

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Monday said it will abandon its long-running antitrust lawsuit against Qualcomm and has no plans to seek a Supreme Court review of a federal appeals court ruling in favor of the chipmaker.

By Mikey Campbell | 2 weeks ago

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Apple cites web, third-party markets as evidence against App Store dominance

3 weeks ago

Apple cites web, third-party markets as evidence against App Store dominance

In a submission to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Apple rejected the notion that the App Store is the world's dominant app marketplace, noting users can acquire digital content from the web and other sources.

By Mikey Campbell | 3 weeks ago

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Arizona Senate declines to vote on App Store payments bill

3 weeks ago

Arizona Senate declines to vote on App Store payments bill

Arizona lawmakers on Wednesday did not vote on — or discuss — a hotly contested bill that sought to allow third-party payment systems on app stores run by Apple and Google, with one outspoken critic claiming Apple brokered a "backroom deal" to quash the legislation before it reached the floor.

By Mikey Campbell | 3 weeks ago

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Two unreleased iMacs referenced in macOS Big Sur 11.3 beta

3 weeks ago

Two unreleased iMacs referenced in macOS Big Sur 11.3 beta

Apple's beta releases continue to yield clues about unannounced hardware, with Tuesday's macOS Big Sur 11.3 beta including references of two new iMac designations.

By Mikey Campbell | 3 weeks ago

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Intel wants to manufacture Apple Silicon

3 weeks ago

Intel wants to manufacture Apple Silicon

Intel will soon be cut out of Apple's processor supply chain as the tech giant moves to in-house silicon designs for Mac, but the chipmaker is looking to claw its way back in as a third-party manufacturer.

By Mikey Campbell | 3 weeks ago

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iOS 14.5 beta code reveals 'A14X' chip rumored to power iPad Pro

3 weeks ago

iOS 14.5 beta code reveals 'A14X' chip rumored to power iPad Pro

Code discovered in Apple's latest iOS 14.5 beta references an as-yet-unreleased "A14X" chip, silicon expected to power the company's upcoming iPad Pro refresh.

By Mikey Campbell | 3 weeks ago

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Apple's Cook, Federighi, Schiller, other top execs to testify in trial with Epic

3 weeks ago

Apple's Cook, Federighi, Schiller, other top execs to testify in trial with Epic

Current and former Apple executives, including CEO Tim Cook and ex-iOS chief Scott Forstall, are scheduled to testify at an upcoming trial involving Epic Games that could reshape how the tech giant manages the App Store.

By Mikey Campbell | 3 weeks ago

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Apple's AR headset to feature eye tracking and possible iris recognition tech, Kuo says

4 weeks ago

Apple's AR headset to feature eye tracking and possible iris recognition tech, Kuo says

Apple's widely rumored augmented reality headset is expected to sport eye tracking hardware as a means of user input, potentially eschewing the need for handheld controllers, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

By Mikey Campbell | 4 weeks ago

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Zuckerberg changes tune, says Apple's iOS 14 privacy feature might benefit Facebook

4 weeks ago

Zuckerberg changes tune, says Apple's iOS 14 privacy feature might benefit Facebook

After raking Apple over the coals in protest of an upcoming iOS 14 feature that will limit ad tracking, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is now saying the change could actually benefit his company.

By Mikey Campbell | 4 weeks ago

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Apple Stores ease coronavirus precautions, allow customers to try on AirPods

4 weeks ago

Apple Stores ease coronavirus precautions, allow customers to try on AirPods

In a sign that Apple's retail fleet is slowly returning to business as normal, Apple Stores around the world are again allowing customers to try on AirPods after placing a restriction on such activities during the coronavirus outbreak.

By Mikey Campbell | 4 weeks ago

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Kuo: Mini LED iPad Pro enters production in April, OLED iPad Air in 2022

4 weeks ago

Kuo: Mini LED iPad Pro enters production in April, OLED iPad Air in 2022

Noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects mass production of a rumored Mini LED iPad Pro to begin sometime in mid to late April, adding that the tech giant's tablet line will adopt OLED screen technology in 2022.

By Mikey Campbell | 4 weeks ago

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