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What Apple's Nano-Texture is, and what it brings to Apple's new 27-inch iMac

15 hours ago

What Apple's Nano-Texture is, and what it brings to Apple's new 27-inch iMac

Apple's biggest change for the new 27-inch iMac is the option to add the company's highest-quality anti-reflective technology, previously only seen on the $5,999 Pro Display XDR. Here's what it provides to the user, and why you may want to pony up the extra cash for it.

By William Gallagher | 15 hours ago

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Apple's iMac Pro now includes 10-core processors as standard

17 hours ago

Apple's iMac Pro now includes 10-core processors as standard

As part of a range of iMac upgrades on Tuesday, Apple has entirely dropped its original 8-core Xeon option for the iMac Pro in favor of a 10-core configuration at the same price.

By William Gallagher | 17 hours ago

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Apple kills long-time Mac developer's apps with no warning

18 hours ago

Apple kills long-time Mac developer's apps with no warning

Apple has now apologized for an error that caused developer Charlie Monroe's apps to stop working, despite still being available on the Mac App Store.

By William Gallagher | 18 hours ago

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Future MacBook Pro trackpads may be larger, adjustable, and backlit

19 hours ago

Future MacBook Pro trackpads may be larger, adjustable, and backlit

Apple is investigating replacing the regular MacBook Pro trackpad with a virtual one that can dynamically shrink, grow, or change position as needed.

By William Gallagher | 19 hours ago

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Future Apple Watch Wi-Fi & wireless antenna may be embedded in the display

21 hours ago

Future Apple Watch Wi-Fi & wireless antenna may be embedded in the display

Apple is aiming to bring better Wi-Fi and wireless connectivity to the Apple Watch by creating a wireless antenna array that is integrated into the display.

By William Gallagher | 21 hours ago

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Mac Microsoft Office 2016 users will lose 365 cloud services in October

1 day ago

Mac Microsoft Office 2016 users will lose 365 cloud services in October

Users of all Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac apps will cease getting security updates in October, and will increasingly face performance and reliability issues as Microsoft drops support.

By William Gallagher | 1 day ago

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Six Apple production lines capable of $5 billion in exports allegedly moving to India

1 day ago

Six Apple production lines capable of $5 billion in exports allegedly moving to India

An inconsistent report claims that unnamed Apple manufacturing partners are moving six iPhone production lines to India, as part of an increasing trend to relocate from China.

By William Gallagher | 1 day ago

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Swiss family arrested for $1M counterfeit iPhone repair fraud

1 day ago

Swiss family arrested for $1M counterfeit iPhone repair fraud

A mother and son in Switzerland are accused of passing off fake iPhones in a $1 million warranty scam that saw them exchanged for real ones by Apple.

By William Gallagher | 1 day ago

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Apple hit with $1.4 billion lawsuit over China's continued Siri patent claims

1 day ago

Apple hit with $1.4 billion lawsuit over China's continued Siri patent claims

A dispute over Apple's alleged use of Chinese patents in Siri is continuing with a new lawsuit demanding $1.43 billion in damages, and could potentially see Apple banned from China.

By William Gallagher | 1 day ago

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Warren Buffett's stake in Apple now worth $100 billion

1 day ago

Warren Buffett's stake in Apple now worth $100 billion

Apple's latest stock valuation means Warren Buffett's stock holdings are now worth three times what he originally paid for them, starting in 2016.

By William Gallagher | 1 day ago

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Apple may split 'iPhone 12' release into two phases

1 day ago

Apple may split 'iPhone 12' release into two phases

Sources within the supply chain say that component orders suggest Apple will release its 6.1-inch "iPhone 12" models first, with the others following later.

By William Gallagher | 1 day ago

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China Apple Stores host first Today at Apple sessions since reopening

1 day ago

China Apple Stores host first Today at Apple sessions since reopening

A selection of Apple Stores in mainland China have resumed in-store Today at Apple education sessions on a limited basis.

By William Gallagher | 1 day ago

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Controversy, an antitrust hearing, and Tim Cook in a suit - July 2020 in Review

3 days ago

Controversy, an antitrust hearing, and Tim Cook in a suit - July 2020 in Review

There may not have been a new 2020 iMac, but Apple was rarely out of the headlines in July, with a series of controversies, an unimaginable amount of cash — and a surprising number of launches.

By William Gallagher | 3 days ago

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Examining Apple's record-breaking $59.7B June quarter by the numbers

4 days ago

Examining Apple's record-breaking $59.7B June quarter by the numbers

Apple considerably beat all industry expectations with its latest earnings, and did so with a quarter that was featured closed stores, and coronavirus lockdowns affecting the supply chain.

By William Gallagher | 4 days ago

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Apple launches universal gift card for hardware, software, and services

4 days ago

Apple launches universal gift card for hardware, software, and services

Billing it as being for "everything Apple," Apple has added a new gift card that combines the old Apple Store hardware, and App Store and iTunes ones.

By William Gallagher | 4 days ago

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Steve Jobs autographed magazine cover sells for $16,638 at auction

4 days ago

Steve Jobs autographed magazine cover sells for $16,638 at auction

A copy of Fortune magazine from 1989 featuring Steve Jobs and reluctantly autographed by him, has been sold by one of his chauffeurs.

By William Gallagher | 4 days ago

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Apple Watch 'Series 6' to include new blood oxygen detection

4 days ago

Apple Watch 'Series 6' to include new blood oxygen detection

Supply chain sources claim to confirm that the next Apple Watch will finally include the long-expected ability to monitor the wearer's blood oxygen levels.

By William Gallagher | 4 days ago

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Apple suggests it won't sell Apple silicon to other companies

5 days ago

Apple suggests it won't sell Apple silicon to other companies

While refusing to rule it out, Apple CEO Tim Cook says that it is moving Mac to Apple silicon specifically to enable its own product plans, not anyone else's.

By William Gallagher | 5 days ago

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Apple's iPhone SE helps iPhone revenue grow 2% in Q3

5 days ago

Apple's iPhone SE helps iPhone revenue grow 2% in Q3

Reporting that the iPhone 11 Pro remains its best-selling model, Apple on Thursday revealed that overall iPhone revenue grew more than expected during its third quarter.

By William Gallagher | 5 days ago

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Apple sees China earnings growth after pandemic

5 days ago

Apple sees China earnings growth after pandemic

Apple has revealed $9.329 billion sales in the greater China region, making a small increase over the same period last year.

By William Gallagher | 5 days ago

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Tim Cook has 'kicked back' Apple office return to early 2021

5 days ago

Tim Cook has 'kicked back' Apple office return to early 2021

Apple's CEO has said that staff will not be returning to its U.S. offices until early next year, saying the final date still depends upon the coronavirus situation.

By William Gallagher | 5 days ago

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When it comes to big tech, US government official incompetence is embarrassing and horrifying

5 days ago

When it comes to big tech, US government official incompetence is embarrassing and horrifying

The hearing on big tech antitrust matters on Wednesday was an embarrassment, and not a single governmental official there had the ability, will, or both, to bring any of the CEOs on hand to task.

By William Gallagher and Mike Wuerthele | 5 days ago

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Future Apple devices with atmospheric sensors may use UV light to keep clean

5 days ago

Future Apple devices with atmospheric sensors may use UV light to keep clean

To keep delicate and very small sensors within a future iPhone or Apple Watch clean and working perfectly, Apple is researching the use of heat and light to decompose contaminants.

By William Gallagher | 5 days ago

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'Apple Glass' users may be able to manipulate AR images with any real object

5 days ago

'Apple Glass' users may be able to manipulate AR images with any real object

Apple is researching technology to allow an "Apple Glass" user to not be constrained to fixed physical gestures or touch controls, and instead manipulate any object to alter what is visible on the headset.

By William Gallagher | 5 days ago

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What to expect from Apple's Q3 2020 earnings report on July 30

6 days ago

What to expect from Apple's Q3 2020 earnings report on July 30

Apple will announce its latest financial results, covering the third fiscal quarter of 2020, later today. With no guidance from Apple on the quarter, all eyes will be on how well Apple has weathered coronavirus.

By William Gallagher | 6 days ago

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