Apple is planning to ship between 75 and 80 million 5G iPhones this year, according to a new Bloomberg report. The figure is in line with or slightly higher than iPhone launch shipments for the last couple of years, suggesting that Apple doesn’t expect the coronavirus pandemic to reduce demand — Continue Reading
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T-Mobile is offering a free iPhone 11 Pro to new and existing subscribers
At T-Mobile, you can get a free iPhone 11 Pro if you meet all of the carrier’s qualifications. First off, you have to switch from another carrier and trade in your old device, or if you’re an existing customer, you can get one by adding a line to your plan. For either Continue Reading
Facebook supports for Apple’s privacy changes
Facebook said Wednesday that Apple’s upcoming privacy update could make it tougher for the social network to target some iPhone users with ads on other mobile apps. Facebook offers a service to businesses called the Audience Network, which lets businesses use the social network’s pointing to run ads on thousands of mobile apps. Facebook collects a trove of Continue Reading
US government built a top-secret iPod right under Steve Jobs’ nose
For a period of time starting in 2005, Apple allowed two US government contractors to work in its offices to develop a custom version of the iPod — but exactly what that iPod would do was a mystery, and remains so today, as shared in this fascinating story by former iPod engineer Continue Reading
Apple removes thousands of games from the Chinese App Store, alarming observers
As tensions rise between the US and China, Apple’s Chinese operations — which include millions of Apple customers and much of the company’s manufacturing operation — could be at risk. A new report in The Information argues that China may already be closing the loopholes exploited by Apple in previous years, starting with Continue Reading
Fortnite: Epic files new injunction against Apple
Fortnite-maker Epic Games has filed a fresh ban against Apple in its continuing dispute with the technology giant over its App Store policy. Apple removed Fortnite from the store after the game offered a discount on its virtual currency for purchases made outside of the app, from which Apple receives Continue Reading
Apple and Google pull Fortnite from app stores, Epic Game charges
Fortnite maker Epic is now suing both Apple and Google after the tech giants removed the game from their digital marketplaces. Fortnite developer Epic is suing Apple and Google after both pulled Epic’s hit game from their app stores over direct-payment disputes. As of right now, neither are allowing users to download and install Fortnite Continue Reading
Apple reportedly acquires startup that could turn iPhones into payment terminals
Apple has acquired a startup with technology that could turn iPhones into mobile payment terminals, Bloomberg reported. Montreal-based Mobeewave has tech that requires only an NFC chip to work, allowing users to tap either their smartphone or a credit card to another phone for payment processing. NFC chips have been included in Continue Reading
Apple now sells a $129 Thunderbolt 3 Pro cable
Apple has released a new high-end Thunderbolt 3 cable in its online store. The $129 Thunderbolt 3 Pro cable is 2 meters long, has a black braided design, and supports both DisplayPort output and USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps data transfer — though of course data speeds can be up to Thunderbolt Continue Reading
Apple Reportedly Trying to Reduce iPhone 12 Delay; Final Assembly Could Be Pushed to October if Situation Persists
Apple is reportedly doing everything in its power to prevent any unnecessary delays concerning the iPhone 12 launch. Unfortunately, the latest info states that the upcoming iPhone series is facing serious mass production delays ranging between four weeks and two months due to postponements caused by factory lockdowns and workplace Continue Reading