Tag Archives: Apple

This week, Apple quietly launched the new iPhone SE, taking the iPhone 8 and upgrading it with newer hardware. The previous iPhone SE did something similar, acting primarily as an upgraded iPhone 5s for those who wanted a smaller device. The iPhone SE is smaller than the iPhone 11 series, …

Apple's A12X chip launched back on October 30, 2018 and was used in devices until its discontinuation last month. However, new reports are saying that its successor A12Z is almost identical to the A12X chip. Apple's A12Z chip is reported, by TechInsight, to be exactly the same as A12X – …

Apple is forging ahead with plans for its 2020 iPhone lineup, which will reportedly come with a redesign, taking inspiration from the iPad Pro. Currently, the iPad Pro ships with a flat-edge design and later this year, it looks like next iPhone Pro will as well.  According to Bloomberg, there …

It is no secret that Apple is working on mixed reality technology and has been stocking up on IP and buying out smaller companies to further its goals. This year, Apple is reportedly adding another piece to the puzzle, with sources indicating that it will be buying NextVR. NextVR is …

iOS 14 is set to bring full mouse support and may also feature the ability to convert handwritten words into typed text. But these aren't the only new features that might be introduced in the next iteration of Apple's OS – iOS 14 may finally bring home screen widgets to your iPhone. The image …

We've been hearing plenty of rumours about the iPhone SE 2 (or was it the iPhone 9?) over the past few months, and at one point it looked like a Q1 2020 launch was going ahead. Now it's reported that Apple's launch of the new ‘iPhone SE' might happen as soon …

Back in October 2018, Apple gave the MacBook Air a much needed upgrade, complete with Retina displays with anti-reflective coating. Now, it appears that the anti-reflective coating may be an issue, as Apple is apparently aware that some customers are ending up with defected displays. As reported by MacRumours, Apple …

Earlier this week, we wrote about Unity Technologies making its premium tutorials free to access for a few months while many people are homebound due to the coronavirus outbreak. Now, Apple is taking a similar approach, with 90-day free trials coming to Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro X.  …

It has long been rumoured that Apple is looking to move away from Intel and x86 onto their own custom ARM silicon. Apple has even taken steps to hire ARM chip specialists and the way we see it, the first Mac to be powered by one of these custom processors shouldn’t be too far away. Analysts …

Apple usually releases a new iteration of its iPhone in September each year. It has been true for almost every new iPhone up to the most recent iPhone 11. However, since the recent outbreak of COVID-19, many things have had to be put on hold, and now reports are coming in that …

When the App Store opened back in July 2008, the digital store featured just 500 applications. Since then the Store has grown to contain millions of apps and sees over half a billion visitors each week. Now Apple has announced that App Store is expanding to 20 new countries. Apple announced …

2018’s 11 and 12.9 inch iPad Pros served as a big leap for Apple’s tablets both in terms of design and performance. With slimmer bezels, faceID and a whole slew of new features and functionality, the 3rd generation iPad Pro set the new standard for Apple’s tablets. The company has now …

Yesterday, Apple stealth released new and improved MacBook Air and iPad Pro models. Though the MacBook Air had already received a refresh back in October 2018, the laptop was lacking in many ways. With this latest release, Apple appears to have resolved many of these issues, including the controversial ‘Butterfly …

Apple is occupied with handling the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Resheduled events and difficult to reach quarterly goals are just a few items on the list of things that Apple has had to tackle so far this year. Now France adds one item to the list, a £1 billion fine …

A company known as Neodron recently filed complaints with the US International Trade Commission alleging that many top smartphone and tablet makers are infringing on touchscreen patents. A series of lawsuits have been filed, targeting the likes of Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, Asus, LG, Sony and more, in an effort to gain …

Apple has recently invested into the development of ARM processors and the company is expected to release its first ARM powered Mac in 2021. The A14 ARM-based mobile processor is also expected to start being mass-produced in April this year. Now Research Snipers reports that the A14 chip may exceed 3GHz clock speed. …

Twelve South has introduced new lines to its luxury leather case range by adding the Journal series for MacBook and iPad Pro. Both new cases are crafted from full-grain cognac leather and are designed to offer a luxurious premium feel. The new Journal series from Twelve South includes cases for …

WWDC is Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference which is held every year in June. It is one of the company’s biggest events each year (perhaps second only to their September Keynote), and is used to announce new hardware alongside the new versions of iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS – among other surprises. …

iOS 14 is expected to be unveiled in autumn 2020 but we have already heard reports about new features that might be introduced in the next iteration of the OS – such as full mouse support. Now it is reported by MacRumors that iOS 14 may include a new “PencilKit feature” that allows …

iOS 13 served as a major development for iPads. Introduced alongside the update last year was iPadOS – an offshoot of iOS which provided more utility to iPad users, narrowing the gap between tablets and laptops. It would appear as though iOS 14 is set to bridge this even further …

A couple of weeks ago, Apple admitted that it was no longer expecting to meet its Q2 revenue targets for the year due to the Coronavirus impacting the supply chain. Now, Foxconn's latest revenue report has indicated how big the impact can be, with the supplier experiencing its biggest year-on-year …

According to new reports, Apple is placing an even greater focus on health with the development of a new Apple Watch feature that can detect blood oxygen levels. It's not confirmed when this feature will roll out, but it could form part of watchOS 7 set to release later this …

While OLED is still seen as the cream of the crop when it comes to displays, the last year has seen a surge of interest around Mini LED. There have been rumours of Apple switching to this new display technology in particular, with the latest reports indicating that the MacBook …

It has long been rumoured that Apple is looking to move away from Intel and x86 onto their own custom ARM silicon. Apple has even taken steps to hire ARM chip specialists and the way we see it, the first Mac to be powered by one of these custom processors shouldn't be …

Apple recently sent out a note to investors warning that it won't hit its revenue estimates in Q2, as the company expects to lose out on at least $4bn due to the coronavirus...

We are used to seeing Apple announce new products in June at WWDC and September for the annual iPhone event but it looks like we can expect some new launches even sooner this year. According to new reports, Apple is planning an event for the end of March, where we …

Microsoft has been testing its Project xCloud streaming service on Android devices for quite some time already. We know that Windows 10 PCs are going to get access to the beta at some point in early 2020 and now, iOS testing has also officially begun.  Unfortunately, due to Apple's limitations …

Way back in September 2017, Apple not only announced that it would be supporting Qi wireless charging on its iPhones going forward, but also announced the AirPower charging mat. This was a fairly ambitious product, which would support wireless charging for up to three devices at once. AirPower was supposedly cancelled after …

Apple often has so many legal battles going on that it can be hard to keep track. The latest case dates back to 2016, when the California Institute of Technology accused Apple of selling iPhones with WiFi chips that violate several patents. Now, Apple is being ordered to pay a …

Apple launched its premium AirPod Pro earbuds in October last year and they have been a big hit with users of Apple devices. With a modest price tag that the AirPod Pros command, users will be looking for a way to protect their investment from the wear and tear of …