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Apple testing vapor chamber thermal tech for next-gen iPhone, Kuo says

5 days ago

Apple testing vapor chamber thermal tech for next-gen iPhone, Kuo says

Noted TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo in a report on Friday said recent industry surveys indicate Apple is "aggressively" testing vapor chamber thermal systems for use in iPhone, suggesting the technology will make its way to the flagship handset in the near future.

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Kuo: Redesigned MacBook Pro models with MagSafe, no Touch Bar, more ports coming in Q3

5 days ago

Kuo: Redesigned MacBook Pro models with MagSafe, no Touch Bar, more ports coming in Q3

Apple is predicted to release two new MacBook Pro models sporting an "all-new design form factor" and a multitude of hardware changes in the third quarter of 2021, according to noted TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

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Latest Apple Pay promo offers four months of free coffee at Panera Bread

6 days ago

Latest Apple Pay promo offers four months of free coffee at Panera Bread

Apple Pay users can net four months of free unlimited coffee at Panera Bread when signing up for a new MyPanera+ Coffee subscription.

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Samsung inadvertently uses iPhone to tweet Galaxy Unpacked promo

6 days ago

Samsung inadvertently uses iPhone to tweet Galaxy Unpacked promo

Samsung committed a tech faux pas on Wednesday when it issued a promotional tweet from an iPhone, the flagship handset made by a smartphone market arch rival.

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AMD CEO says Apple's M1 chip is opportunity to innovate, underscores ongoing graphics partnership

1 week ago

AMD CEO says Apple's M1 chip is opportunity to innovate, underscores ongoing graphics partnership

AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su sat down with journalists in a Q&A session following a keynote address at CES 2021 on Tuesday, fielding a variety of questions including a request to comment on Apple's first foray into the desktop processor space.

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Apple's 'iPhone 13' rumored to adopt slimmer TrueDepth notch, flush rear camera module

1 week ago

Apple's 'iPhone 13' rumored to adopt slimmer TrueDepth notch, flush rear camera module

Apple's next iPhone model, expected for release this fall, could feature a slimmer TrueDepth "notch" and a slightly thicker body that could be related to tweaks to the rear-facing camera array, according to a new report.

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Apple threatens to remove Parler from App Store following Capitol Hill attack [u]

1 week ago

Apple threatens to remove Parler from App Store following Capitol Hill attack [u]

Apple has reportedly threatened to remove conservative-leaning social media app Parler from the App Store, saying developers of the platform failed to moderate content that potentially fueled Wednesday's storming of the U.S. Capitol.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 week ago

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Apple unlikely to upgrade iPhone camera lenses until 2023, Kuo says

1 week ago

Apple unlikely to upgrade iPhone camera lenses until 2023, Kuo says

Apple will rely on the newly updated seven-element lens assembly deployed in iPhone 12 through 2022, according to TF International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 week ago

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Hyundai in talks with Apple to produce 'Apple Car'

1 week ago

Hyundai in talks with Apple to produce 'Apple Car'

Apple is reportedly negotiating a deal that could result in a partnership with South Korean automaker Hyundai on an electric vehicle and specialized battery technology.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 week ago

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FTC commissioners call Apple, Google 'gatekeepers' of mobile gaming industry

1 week ago

FTC commissioners call Apple, Google 'gatekeepers' of mobile gaming industry

In a settlement between mobile advertising firm Tapjoy and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, two commissioners lambasted Apple and Google for creating a hostile environment for gaming industry players.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 week ago

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Apple CEO Tim Cook says rioters who stormed US Capitol should be 'held to account'

1 week ago

Apple CEO Tim Cook says rioters who stormed US Capitol should be 'held to account'

Apple's Tim Cook added his voice to a chorus of U.S. and international business leaders who decried the storming of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, saying rioters "should be held to account" for their actions.

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Google to add privacy information to iOS app suite as soon as this week

2 weeks ago

Google to add privacy information to iOS app suite as soon as this week

Google on Tuesday responded to claims that it might be skirting new iOS privacy safeguards by refusing to update its suite of apps, saying that plans are in place to furnish that information in pending updates.

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Apple to hold virtual shareholders conference on Feb. 23

2 weeks ago

Apple to hold virtual shareholders conference on Feb. 23

Apple's annual shareholders meeting will be held virtually this year as the company continues to follow strict precautionary guidelines to avoid spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

By Mikey Campbell | 2 weeks ago

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Apple, Prepear enter settlement negotiations over fruit logo trademark

2 weeks ago

Apple, Prepear enter settlement negotiations over fruit logo trademark

Apple and Prepear recently entered settlement talks over the meal planning app's disputed pear-shaped logo, a design which the tech giant maintains is too similar to its own iconic apple mark.

By Mikey Campbell | 2 weeks ago

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Apple pulls iOS app that promoted 'secret parties' during pandemic

3 weeks ago

Apple pulls iOS app that promoted 'secret parties' during pandemic

Vybe Together, an app that facilitated "secret parties" between users, has been removed from the iOS App Store after seemingly flouting coronavirus safety guidelines by promoting large New Year's Eve gatherings.

By Mikey Campbell | 3 weeks ago

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Early AirPods Max teardown reveals massive drivers, strategically placed logic boards

1 month ago

Early AirPods Max teardown reveals massive drivers, strategically placed logic boards

Repair specialist iFixit on Thursday began its customary teardown of Apple's latest piece of hardware, AirPods Max, to find logic boards and large drivers fighting for space in crammed aluminum ear cups.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 month ago

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New HomePod mini Handoff experience being tested in latest beta software

1 month ago

New HomePod mini Handoff experience being tested in latest beta software

Apple is currently testing a HomePod software update that enables new proximity based interactions with iPhone models equipped with the company's U1 Ultra Wideband chip.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 month ago

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Apple hits back at Facebook, says new iOS 14 ad tracking rules provide user choice

1 month ago

Apple hits back at Facebook, says new iOS 14 ad tracking rules provide user choice

Apple on Wednesday responded to complaints from Facebook over privacy disclosures and security mechanisms built into iOS 14, saying the new activity tracking options present something never before offered to users: fundamental choice.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 month ago

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Apple's Siri integrates sound clips including animals, musical instruments and vehicles

1 month ago

Apple's Siri integrates sound clips including animals, musical instruments and vehicles

Released in tandem with iOS 14.3, Apple on Monday introduced a new feature to Siri that enables the virtual assistant to play back short audio clips when queried about specific sounds.

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Docker rolls out initial support for Apple Silicon Macs

1 month ago

Docker rolls out initial support for Apple Silicon Macs

Software development specialist Docker on Thursday released a new preview build of Docker Desktop that incorporates support for Apple Silicon.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 month ago

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Most Apple employees won't return to office before June 2021, Cook says

1 month ago

Most Apple employees won't return to office before June 2021, Cook says

Apple CEO Tim Cook in a town hall meeting said most of the company's corporate teams are unlikely to be back in the office until the middle of 2021, according to a report on Thursday.

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Apple starts development of in-house cellular modem

1 month ago

Apple starts development of in-house cellular modem

Apple is forging ahead with plans to develop and build its own cellular modems for use in iPhone, iPad and other devices, a move designed to decrease reliance on supply partners like Qualcomm.

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Apple Watch ECG feature goes live in Taiwan on Dec. 15

1 month ago

Apple Watch ECG feature goes live in Taiwan on Dec. 15

Apple on Wednesday announced plans to activate the ECG feature on supporting Apple Watch models in Taiwan with the upcoming iOS 14.3 and watchOS 7.2 software updates.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 month ago

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'Extrapolations' climate change series coming to Apple TV+

1 month ago

'Extrapolations' climate change series coming to Apple TV+

Apple has inked a deal to bring Scott Z. Burns' climate change anthology series "Extrapolations" to Apple TV+, according to a report on Wednesday.

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Apple's AirPods Max likely lacks U1 Ultra Wideband chip

1 month ago

Apple's AirPods Max likely lacks U1 Ultra Wideband chip

Contrary to rumors leading up to Tuesday's AirPods Max release, the high-end headphone does not appear to incorporate Apple's U1 Ultra Wideband chip for orientation awareness.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 month ago

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