Apple’s rise to the $1 trillion market cap was sadly short lived, as a fall in interest for new devices has led to the company issuing its first ‘profit warning’ since 2002.
Read More »Qualcomm has been granted a preliminary injunction against the sale of iPhones in Germany
Tension between Qualcomm and Apple escalated last week, after the chipmaker won a preliminary injunction preventing the sale of older iPhones in China. Apple now has to fight the same battle on two fronts as Qualcomm brings the legal proceedings to German court; however the iPhone maker can delay immediate …
Read More »Apple tells iPad Pro 2018 users that some bending is normal
Back in 2014, Apple suffered a controversy aptly named ‘Bendgate’, in which iPhone 6 Plus smartphones showed a distinct fragility when it came to bending due to everyday use. Sadly, a similar problem has once again reared its head with the latest iPad Pro, but Apple has justified the seemingly …
Read More »Qualcomm claims iOS 12.1.2 has already violated iPhone ban in China
While Apple is currently appealing against China’s iPhone injunction, Qualcomm alleges that its latest iOS 12.1.2 update has done nothing but violate the ban placed against its older smartphones. On the other hand, Qualcomm has maintained its offensive efforts, now attempting to prevent the sale of the flagship iPhone XS …
Read More »Apple begins appealing against Qualcomm’s China iPhone injunction
The Qualcomm-Apple legal battle took an interesting turn yesterday as Qualcomm was granted a preliminary injunction to prevent Apple from selling some of its older iPhones in China. This includes popular models like the iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, iPhone 8 and iPhone X, all of which relied on Qualcomm modems …
Read More »Apple is now getting sued for not putting dust filters in iMacs
Apple is no stranger to lawsuits, often finding itself in and out of court for patent infringement, allegedly borking its own software and clashing with its Android rivals. The latest class action complaint comes from MacBook and iMac users, who claim that the lack of dust filters has caused a …
Read More »Apple reduces iPhone XS and XR orders for the second time this month
Throughout November, Apple has been seen reducing production of its latest three iPhone models amidst lower-than-expected demand. According to a supply-chain tasked with handling the firm’s manufacturing, Apple has issued another round of cuts to its flagship models. The first round of cuts surfaced at the start of the month, …
Read More »Apple is once again producing the iPhone X to combat poor current-gen sales
Earlier this week, Apple reportedly cut down on the production of its current generation iPhone XS, XS Max and XR amid slow sales. The weaker demand has caused the firm to bring back last year’s iPhone X, which has once again entered production. With the XS series debatably acting as …
Read More »Apple has reportedly cut down production of new iPhones following low sales forecast
Apple recently made the decision to stop disclosing iPhone sales numbers as part of its quarterly earnings reports. Taken on its own, this could be a sign that iPhone sales are slowing down as prices begin to rise. Now this week, new reports are claiming that Apple has also cut …
Read More »The new Mac Mini has upgradable RAM but CPU and SSD are soldered
Recently, Apple finally brought back the MacBook Air and the Mac Mini, bringing along some much needed hardware upgrades for both devices. Apple has a shaky history with upgradeability in some of its machines and thanks to a recent teardown, we now know where the limitations are with the new …
Read More »Apple partners with Amazon to bolster iPhone & iPad listings
Apple has struck a deal with Amazon to expand its product listings on the marketplace, including the latest smartphones, tablets and wearables. Apple’s HomePod is noticeably missing from the contract, as the virtual assistant would clash with Amazon’s Alexa-clad Echo range. In the coming weeks, listings for the iPhone XS, …
Read More »New filings point to upcoming launch for 2nd Gen AirPods
over the course of this year, various leaks and rumours have pointed to Apple launching a second generation pair of AirPods. We were expecting to see these launch alongside the iPhone XS and XS Max in September but despite reports, the new earbuds were a no-show. However, an announcement might …
Read More »Apple’s Group FaceTime brings yet another passcode bypass in iOS 12.1
The long-absent ability to make group calls finally came to FaceTime earlier this week, as Apple released its iOS 12.1 update. Unfortunately, the flagship feature has also brought the ability to sidestep lock screen security, reminiscent of the passcode bypass seen in iOS 12. YouTube channel videosdebarraquito discovered the new …
Read More »iOS 12.1 brings controversial battery preserving feature to iPhone 8 and iPhone X
Pre-dating Apple’s recently fixed ‘BeautyGate’ was last year’s BatteryGate, in which the company admitted to throttling the performance of older iPhones in order to preserve battery life. Although it wasn’t thought to be needed on the iPhone 8 and iPhone X thanks to newer technology, iOS 12.1 implements the feature …
Read More »iOS 12.1 launches with ‘beautygate’ fix, dual-SIM support and group FaceTime
Apple launched iOS 12.1 yesterday and, as expected, finally provided a solution to the iPhone XS controversy, BeautyGate. The update also adds a variety of new features, including dual-SIM support, the long-absent Group FaceTime and battery features. The iPhone XS range launched into a hotbed of controversy last month, after …
Read More »Apple finally updates the MacBook Air and Mac Mini
After four years, Apple has finally upgraded the MacBook Air and the Mac Mini, bringing along huge performance boosts.
Read More »Apple’s new iPad Pro reduces bezels, adds Face ID and USB-C
Just as the leaks predicted, Apple announced its new iPad Pro today. This is the first new iPad since June 2017 and marks a shift in the tablet lineup, as there is now feature parity with the latest iPhones, with one exception. The new iPad Pro trades in the home …
Read More »Qualcomm alleges that Apple owes $7 billion in royalties
Amidst ongoing legal battles with Qualcomm, Apple went in a different direction with its latest line of iPhones by enlisting the help of Intel. While that brought about its own legal dispute, Qualcomm has opened up yet another lawsuit against the company, claiming that Apple owes the firm £5.5 billion …
Read More »New leak shows off iPad Pro with slim bezels and Face ID ahead of tomorrow’s reveal
We've been hearing rumours about the next iPad Pro for quite some time. Now that Face ID has completely taken over the iPhone lineup, it is time for Apple to bring the technology to the iPad. There is an Apple event taking place this week, but it looks like we …
Read More »Italy antitrust watchdog fines Apple and Samsung over performance degrading updates
Back in January, we learned that Italy's antitrust watchdog had begun investigating both Apple and Samsung over software updates. Complaints of ‘planned obsolescence' appear to have carried a bit of weight, as the Italian anti-trust team has passed down fines to both companies. The theories behind planned obsolescence reached a …
Read More »iOS 12.1 will reportedly address Apple’s “BeautyGate” in the iPhone XS and XR range
Apple’s newly released iPhone XS and XS Max garnered criticism last month, after photo comparisons with previous generation handsets revealed an inexplicable smoothing effect. The aptly named “BeautyGate” disaster seemingly extends itself to the mid-range iPhone XR, however users won’t have to wait too long for a fix as Apple …
Read More »More sources claim that Apple will finally include a USB-C port on the iPad Pro 2018
Update (19/10/18): The idea that Apple would eventually switch to USB-C has been floating around for quite some time, with many believing that this year’s iPad Pro would finally include the universal connector. Even more sources have corroborated the move, however instead of accompanying the firm’s proprietary Lightning port as …
Read More »Could Apple make the jump to ARM MacBooks?
It has long been rumoured that Apple is looking to move away from Intel and x86 onto their own custom ARM silicon. Today we'll be taking a look back at Apple's history, to assess the chances of such a major shift in direction taking place on one of their biggest product lines.
Read More »Analysts reckon Apple could switch to its own ARM CPUs for Macs in 2020
It has been a few months since we last discussed Apple potentially switching to ARM processors for Macs. Microsoft is moving in on the ARM laptop market in partnership with Qualcomm and from the sounds of it, Apple hopes to compete in this area too. According to analysts this week, …
Read More »Latest iOS 12 patch fixes USB charging bug and connectivity issues
Since the iPhone XS launch, a few issues have come to light for early adopters. For starters, some users found that their brand new devices were struggling with WiFi and cellular connectivity. Then later on, a USB charging bug came to light, stopping some units from charging while plugged in. …
Read More »The Apple Watch Series 4 still struggles with Daylight Savings Time
Although Apple has improved its fourth-generation of smart wearables by adding in a range of new functionality, it seems that the company still struggles with a watch’s primary function: telling time. Australian users of the Apple Watch Series 4 have recently experienced a bug during the switch to Daylight Savings …
Read More »Apple’s T2 chip prevents independant repairs, locking down the iMac Pro and MacBook Pro
Apple has come under fire plenty of times in the past for its unfriendly stance on third-party repairs. Now, it looks like the argument is going to spring back up again as it has been revealed that the new T2 security chip found in the 2018 MacBook Pro and iMac …
Read More »Hacker discovers iPhone passcode bypass in iOS 12
After introducing its proprietary facial recognition technology in its previous generation iPhone X, Apple still touts security as a flagship feature in the iPhone XS series. Unfortunately, the latest version of iOS 12 has reportedly given way to another ‘passcode bypass’, making it possible to access the photos and contacts …
Read More »Some iPhone XS users are struggling to charge Apple’s new flagships
Apple hasn’t had an easy time launching its new iPhone XS series, from users reporting WiFi and cell reception issues to the discovery that the camera automatically smooths the skin of its subjects. The complications don’t stop there, as users also seem to be having difficulty charging the device via …
Read More »Apple’s iPhone Xs selfie camera faces criticism over forced skin smoothing effect
Apple’s iPhone Xs flagship range of smartphones are being hit with criticism over mandatory new camera features are smoothing out skin. This has since been dubbed “beautygate,” drawing comparisons to unrealistic beauty standards perpetuated by the media. Although the camera sensors on the iPhone Xs and Xs Max are almost …
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