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APPLE NEWS

Feb 15, 2022

Apple Adds iPhone 6 Plus to its Vintage Product List and Obsoletes Fourth-Gen iPad

Anu Joy

Apple has added the aging iPhone 6 Plus to its list of vintage products, more than seven years after it was released in 2014. The device was first launched along with the iPhone 6 in

APPLE NEWS

Feb 14, 2022

Dutch Antitrust Regulator Fines Apple yet Again for Non-Compliance in Dating App Payments Dispute

Chandraveer Mathur

The Authority for Consumers and Markets in the Netherlands has fined Apple an additional 5 million euros ($5.6 million) on Valentine's Day for failing to allow dating apps to use third-party payment

APPLE NEWS

Feb 14, 2022

Apple’s Headset Could Use Memojis and SharePlay for VR FaceTime Calls

Chandraveer Mathur

Apple’s mixed reality headset is rumored to be delayed until 2023, but its operating system, dubbed realityOS or rOS, continues to be the center of attention. In the latest edition of the Power On

APPLE NEWS

Feb 14, 2022

Three New Macs Appear in Eurasian Database Before Apple’s Rumored March Event

Anu Joy

Apple has registered a new filing for three new Macs on the Eurasian Economic Commission database. First noticed by Consomac, the unreleased devices bearing model numbers A2615, A2686, and A2681 have been listed ahead of

APPLE NEWS

Feb 11, 2022

Xiaomi Promises to Rival Apple in Premium Smartphone Segment

Chandraveer Mathur

In a social media post, Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun announced the company’s intentions to compete with Apple on a war footing. Xiaomi is a budget and mid-range focused brand but Jun

APPLE NEWS

Feb 10, 2022

Google Announces Android 13 with Privacy Improvements

Chandraveer Mathur

Android 12 is gradually making its way to devices. Meanwhile, Google has commenced the development and testing of Android 13. The first developer preview of the OS released today showcases the incremental improvements and more

APPLE NEWS

Feb 9, 2022

This Hot Concept Shows a Folding iPhone with a Clamshell Design

Chandraveer Mathur

Apple is expected to launch a foldable iPhone sooner than later. While most speculation suggests, the company will make a device that folds in half horizontally, a new concept render shows off what a foldable

APPLE NEWS

Feb 9, 2022

References to Apple’s Mixed Reality Headset OS Found in App Store Upload Logs

Chandraveer Mathur

Rumor has it that Apple has spent years developing hardware and software for its debut in the virtual reality and augmented reality space. The company’s maiden product in the segment is said to be

APPLE NEWS

Feb 8, 2022

Apple’s New Tap to Pay Feature Helps Businesses Accept Contactless Payments With iPhones

Chandraveer Mathur

Apple’s latest feature addition to the iPhone lineup will convert the smartphone into a portable contactless payment receiver. Called “Tap to Pay,” the feature will be available to businesses starting later this year. Tap

APPLE NEWS

Feb 8, 2022

Rumor: MacBook Pro with M2 Chip Could Launch in March

Anu Joy

Apple is planning to launch its first MacBook Pro featuring the M2 chip in early March, according to a DigiTimes report. It notes that the iPhone maker's supply chain partners will continue production through

APPLE NEWS

Feb 8, 2022

Apple Acquires Startup That Creates Music Using AI

Smidh

Apple has acquired a startup called AI Music that uses artificial intelligence to create tailor-made music. The company will reportedly use the acquired technology across its different products and services. The London-based startup

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APPLE NEWS

Feb 7, 2022

Apple Reportedly Accused of Illegally Using NDAs against Workers, Lying to the SEC

Chandraveer Mathur

A report claims that Apple has repeatedly used non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to silence voices of dissent among its staff. Further, the company allegedly lied to its investors and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (

APPLE NEWS

Feb 7, 2022

Netherlands’ Antitrust Regulator Reviewing Apple’s Plan to Collect 27 Percent Commission from Dating App Developers [Update]

Chandraveer Mathur

The Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) in the Netherlands told Reuters that it is reviewing Apple's proposal to see if it complies with the rules. The authority earlier instructed Apple to allow developers

APPLE NEWS

Feb 7, 2022

Gurman: Apple’s First Mac With Face ID Unlikely To Be a MacBook As Technology ‘Doesn’t Exist’

Anu Joy

Apple’s MacBook will most likely not be the first Mac to get Face ID as the technology to embed it into thin displays doesn’t exist, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Last year,

APPLE NEWS

Feb 6, 2022

Upcoming Base Model MacBook Pro Refresh to Feature M2 Chip, Miss Out on ProMotion Display

Smidh

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has provided more details about the entry-level MacBook Pro that’s due for a refresh later this year. To differentiate between the high-end and the base model, Apple will

APPLE NEWS

Feb 5, 2022

Apple Could Launch a Foldable iPhone in 2023

Chandraveer Mathur

Several rumors suggest that Apple could unveil a foldable iPhone sometime next year. Most recently, Display Supply Chain (DSCC) analyst Ross Young mentioned that the foldable iPhone is on the cards for 2023 at the

APPLE NEWS

Feb 4, 2022

Amazon to Hike Prime Membership Fee to $139 Per Year in the US

Anu Joy

Amazon has announced that it will be hiking the price of its Prime subscriptions in the US by 17 percent, in a bid to offset higher costs for shipping and wages. The company will be

APPLE NEWS

Feb 4, 2022

Apple Will Charge Developers 27 Percent Commission in the Netherlands for IAPs Processed by Third Parties

Chandraveer Mathur

Earlier this year, market regulators in the Netherlands fined Apple a whopping 5 million euros because its compliance plan for allowing dating apps in the country to use third-party payment systems was unsatisfactory. Apple

APPLE NEWS

Feb 3, 2022

US Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Antitrust Bill That Would Force Apple to Allow Sideloading on iPhone

Chandraveer Mathur

On February 3, the US Senate Judiciary Committee approved the Open App Markets Act for a vote on the Senate floor. The bipartisan antitrust bill would force Apple to allow app sideloading and alternative systems

APPLE NEWS

Feb 3, 2022

iPad Deliveries Continue to Suffer as Apple Prioritizes iPhone Production

Chandraveer Mathur

Although Apple claimed that it is catching up to its supply chain woes, a supply chain report claims that it continues to prioritize iPhone production over the iPad. This has caused delivery lead times for

APPLE NEWS

Feb 3, 2022

US Judge Rejects Lawsuit Over iPhone Water Resistance Claims

Anu Joy

On Wednesday, a US federal judge dismissed a class action lawsuit that accused Apple of misleading users over iPhone’s water resistance. Apple’s advertisements claim that iPhones can withstand damage when submerged under or

APPLE NEWS

Feb 3, 2022

South Korea Finds Apple’s Compliance Plan for Third-Party in-App Payments Lacking ‘Concrete Detail’

Chandraveer Mathur

The Korean Communications Commission (KCC) in South Korea says Apple’s plan to let developers use third-party payment solutions in their apps “lacks concrete detail.” To recall, the Korean government passed an amendment to

APPLE NEWS

Feb 3, 2022

Apple Urges Senate to Reject iPhone Sideloading Bill That Would Allow ‘Malware, Scams and Data-Exploitation to Proliferate’

Smidh

In January this year, the Senate approved an antitrust regulation that would require Apple to allow sideloading of apps on the iPhone and iPad. Ahead of the US Senate Judiciary Committee considering the bill on

APPLE NEWS

Feb 2, 2022

Telegram’s Latest Update Brings Better Reactions, Video Stickers, and More

Anu Joy

Telegram released its latest update with a slew of features such as video stickers, improved reactions, as well as new navigation options, to name a few. The messaging app has also added five new emojis

APPLE NEWS

Feb 1, 2022

The New York Times Buys the Viral Game Wordle; May Not Remain Free for Long

Anu Joy

Wordle, the free game that went viral in a matter of months, has been acquired by The New York Times for a price “in the low seven figures.” The company added that the game would

APPLE NEWS

Jan 31, 2022

Apple Shipped Record Number of iPhones in 2021 Despite Global Smartphone Market Slowdown: Report

Chandraveer Mathur

Apple claimed record-breaking business performance in its earnings call for Q4 2021. Recent reports from market analyst firm Counterpoint Research corroborate that Apple had an exceptional year in 2021—the first year since 2017

APPLE NEWS

Jan 31, 2022

Apple Starts Blocking SMS Autofill for Two-Factor Authentication to Prevent Phishing Attacks

Chandraveer Mathur

Autofill for two-factor authentication (2FA) codes delivered via SMS is a convenient iPhone feature. However, Apple has started requesting companies to send 2FA codes in a more secure format in your better interest. Phishing

APPLE NEWS

Jan 30, 2022

Gurman: iMac Pro to Feature Similar Design as M1 iMac

Smidh

Mark Gurman believes that Apple will bring back the iMac Pro this year with a new design similar to the new 24-inch iMac, albeit with a bigger display. Unlike the redesigned iMac, though, the

APPLE NEWS

Jan 29, 2022

Apple Adds Support for Unlisted Apps on the App Store

Anu Joy

Apple has announced on its developer website that the App Store now supports unlisted apps that are only accessible via a direct link. This could be useful for developers or companies to release private apps