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Apple’s annual WWDC presentation took place last night and brought along a ton of news. We know that iOS is finally getting dark mode, the iPad is getting its own OS to further differentiate it from the iPhone, the new Mac Pro is finally on the way and Apple has …

Out with the bin and in with the cheese grater

Apple and Qualcomm just recently settled their lawsuits against each other and forged a new licensing deal for the years ahead. However, the US FTC’s case against Qualcomm is still on-going and this week, a US Judge ruled that Qualcomm’s licensing terms are indeed anti-competitive. Qualcomm has been fined for …

Earlier this year, we began hearing about ‘flexgate', an issue with some of Apple's 2016 to 2017 MacBook Pros. The issue sees display backlighting damaged over time, causing a dark spots to appear along the bottom of the screen. As usual, Apple stayed relatively quiet on the issue for months, …

As software continues to move forward and evolve, it becomes harder to support older devices. The number of years you are guaranteed updates for varies between smartphone makers, although Apple tends to keep its devices going for longer than most. With that said, iOS 13 will reportedly drop support for …

It has been almost one full year since Valve first announced that it would be bringing the Steam Link app to mobile devices. The Android launch went down swiftly without a hitch but for some reason, Apple took issue with Valve's app and withdrew its approval from the iOS App …

Apple is no stranger to lawsuits, whether they come from competing companies, former partners, or its very own customers. For a while now, one group of iOS users has been trying to push an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, on the grounds that Apple’s 30 percent App Store revenue cut results …

While we usually get plenty of iPhone leaks well ahead of time, the rumour mill has been relatively quiet this year ahead of the iPhone 11. That is starting to change though, with reports this week indicating that production on the A13 processor has begun, which will be built by …

In April 2017, Apple finally admitted that it ‘designed itself into a corner' with the 2013 Mac Pro. The cylindrical design was a feat of engineering but it came at the cost of modularity and the ability to upgrade, things that Mac Pro customers tend to care about. A new …

Back in March, we learned that Spotify had filed a new complaint with the European Union's antitrust regulators, claiming that Apple's App Store rules were anti-competitive. Spotify publicised this by putting out the open letter ‘Time to Play Fair', which Apple swiftly responded to and tackled point by point. Now, …

Just a couple of weeks ago, Apple and Qualcomm surprisingly buried the hatchet and dropped all lawsuits against each other. Going forward, Qualcomm will supply Apple with smartphone modems and will also help with Apple's transition to 5G in the future. Qualcomm is already very confident about the earning potential …

Apple has identified a safety risk with some of its three-pronged AC adapters, warning owners that there is a chance they could cause an electric shock. The company has therefore issued a voluntary recall and exchange for affected plugs in the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong and their travel counterparts. …

In an attempt to apologise for the embarrassment caused by its faulty butterfly keyboard designs, Apple introduced a free replacement program for nine affected models. An internal memo shows that the company is still trying to make amends, as Apple significantly cuts down turnaround time by handling replacements in-store. Apple …

A New York man was apprehended at the end of last year on the grounds that he was responsible for a string of thefts across a number of Apple Stores, but the charges were dropped almost immediately when it was identified to be a false arrest. Now, the victim has …

Apple’s upcoming range of iPhones are said to house the tentatively titled A13 processor, which will reportedly use an updated version of TSMC’s 7 nanometre process dubbed N7 Pro. Following this, TSMC has also been working on a 6nm fabrication that should be ready in time for Apple’s 2020 line-up. …

Earlier today, Apple and Qualcomm announced that they would be dropping all lawsuits against each other. The settlement comes with a new six-year licensing agreement between the two companies. Shortly after this announcement, Intel curiously announced that it would be dropping development on 5G mobile modems. Intel has never quite …

The Qualcomm-Apple legal battle has been incredibly interesting to follow over the last couple of years but it looks like both sides are finally ready to lay their swords down.

On the heels of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s plea for more government regulation, the UK wants to begin cracking down on harmful content. Declaring the “era of self-regulation for online companies” as over, Minister Jeremy Wright states that larger companies could be fined up to 4% of their annual turnover …

While it’s all but certain that Apple’s 2019 line-up of iPhones will stick with the Lightning Cable over USB-C, not much else is known about the upcoming smartphones. Industry insiders expected an iterative upgrade to the firm’s current range; however new reports are suggesting that all models will sport a …

In a sudden turn of events, Netflix has announced that it is dropping support for Apple's AirPlay feature.

It has been almost two years since Apple first launched the HomePod, its Siri-powered smart speaker. During that time, Apple hasn't really usurped Amazon or Google with their cheaper Echo and Home smart speakers. Things might start to pick up a little bit though, as an official price cut has …

As Apple’s largest LCD supplier, Japan Display has suffered at the industries switch to OLED panels and diminishing iPhone sales. Fortunately, an outside investment close to $1 billion is set to bolster the company’s OLED production capacity, reportedly helping to secure a deal to supply screens for the Apple Watch …

Many of you will remember the massive 2014 leak that saw private photos of various celebrities plastered all over the internet. Through a huge phishing scam, a group of people were able to gain access to the iCloud accounts of a bunch of celebrities and steal their private information. Most …

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. Apple has been …

Apple’s butterfly switches on modern MacBook keyboards have been the subject of much controversy over the past few years, continuing to pose problems even after three revisions. Although the company has addressed these issues in the past, Apple once again feels the need to apologise to affected users for the …

The latest development in Qualcomm versus Apple sees a judge preliminarily declare the iPhone maker guilty of infringing on one of the former’s patents. Although the ruling is still under review by the International Trade Commission (ITC), it could see an import ban prevent the sale of affected smartphones containing …

Last night during Apple's ‘showtime' event, we saw the expected announcement of a TV streaming service alongside a revamped Apple TV app. However, that wasn't the only announcement made. Aside from announcing a new iOS gaming service, TV service and News subscription service, Apple lifted the curtain on its own …

Aside from some unexpected announcements today, Apple's event showcased exactly what we were expecting- a complete revamp of the Apple TV app and a streaming subscription service. The new Apple TV app will house ‘channel' subscriptions from big networks like Showtime and HBO, while an Apple TV+ subscription will get …

Over the last few years, YouTube has been attempting to transition into a subscription service with its own original programming. The goal seemed to be to compete with Netflix, Amazon Prime video and others. Now on the eve of Apple's own TV service launch, YouTube appears to be taking a …

Earlier this morning, Apple mysteriously took its store offline, something that traditionally only happens when it is being updated with new product launches. Sure enough, today Apple stealthily launched two new iPads ahead of its big event next week. There is still no news on AirPods 2 or the AirPower …