Apple embarked on a journey to create its own processors several years ago, which culminated in the launch of the M1, an ARM-based chip that now powers Macs and iPads. A successor is already in the works though and according to sources this week, Apple's M2 chip is already in …
Read More »Apple will reportedly face EU antitrust charges this week
The European Commission has launched several antitrust investigations against Apple over the years, including a big investigation over iOS App Store policies and Apple's 30 percent revenue cut. Now, Apple will reportedly face antitrust charges in the EU later this week. According to Financial Times (via The Verge), the European …
Read More »Apple faces lawsuit for telling users they can “buy” content on iTunes
It looks like Apple will have another legal battle on its hands soon. Currently, the company is facing a class action lawsuit over the iTunes store, with customers taking issue with the company's handling of purchased content. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter this week, Apple is facing a putative …
Read More »Hackers have stolen confidential Apple schematics, demand $50M ransom
This week, Apple has reportedly been targeted by a group of hackers known as REvil, who claim to have gained schematics for upcoming Apple products from one of the company's suppliers. The group is also demanding a $50 million ransom. As reported by The Record, the hacking group obtained confidential …
Read More »Here’s everything Apple announced during the Spring Loaded event
Apple's Spring Loaded event took place last night as planned and as expected, new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models were announced. However, the announcements didn't stop there, as Apple also unveiled a new Apple TV, new iMac models, AirTag and a new purple colourway for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini.
Read More »Apex Legends officially revealed for mobile
Just under two years after it was first announced that Apex Legends would eventually make its way to mobile, the first-person battle royale game is finally here – almost. The “specially designed for touchscreens” shooter will be entering beta this Spring, with a full release later on. Making the announcement, …
Read More »Apple to announce new iPad Pro at event next week
For a while now, insiders have claimed that we can expect the next major Apple event some time in April. Now, it appears that Siri has spilled the beans, revealing that Apple will hold its next event on the 20th of April. As spotted by MacRumors, if you currently ask …
Read More »Apple facing display shortages for upcoming Mini LED iPad Pro
We've known for a while now that Apple is planning to launch a new iPad Pro with an upgraded Mini LED display in 2021, but the global tech shortage may get in the way. According to sources this week, Apple suppliers are struggling with yield rates for the new iPad …
Read More »Apple facing production delays for MacBooks and iPads
While Apple has mostly managed to maintain its production through the pandemic, the global chip shortage is finally starting to have an impact on the company. According to a new report, Apple is facing production delays for MacBooks and iPads due to component shortages. According to Nikkei, “a portion of …
Read More »Apple Arcade adds over 30 new games
Apple Arcade was created with the intention to bring greater awareness to the many great video games available on mobile platforms. With a monthly subscription, iOS users could get their hands on a wide range of interesting and unique games, none of which have any microtransactions. Though things have been …
Read More »TSMC to begin producing Apple A15 chips based on enhanced 5nm process
Apple is making progress on this year's iPhone, with the latest reports indicating that the company will once again work with TSMC to build the SoC. This year's iPhone will be powered by the A15 chip, based on TSMC's 5nm process technology and mass production is kicking off soon. According …
Read More »Genshin Impact has made over $1 billion on mobile alone
Genshin Impact surprised many people when it was released last year. The free-to-play mobile, PC and console game offered an open world RPG with fun gameplay and interesting characters. The choice to be free-to-play appears to have worked out for the developers MiHoYo, as since its launch in September, the …
Read More »Rocket League Sideswipe announced for mobile
Ever since its launch in 2015, Rocket League has become a major player in the industry, with well over 50 million users. Following its success on consoles and PC, Rocket League is now tackling the mobile market with Rocket League Sideswipe, “a new, standalone Rocket League experience built from the …
Read More »Niantic is teaming up with Nintendo once again for AR Pikmin game
Pokémon GO took the world by storm when it first launched back in 2016. Since then, the game has continued to consistently bring in a great deal of revenue every year. Developed by Niantic, Nintendo is once again partnering with the studio to bring another of Nintendo’s properties to life: …
Read More »Apple’s AR/VR headset will apparently weigh less than an iPhone 12
It is no secret that Apple is working on an Augmented Reality headset. While the original source of some of these leaks may have been caught out at this point, there is still new information flowing from insiders. This time around, reports indicate that Apple's mixed reality headset will be …
Read More »Valve releases Steam Link app for macOS
Valve has announced plans to launch its dedicated Steam Link app for macOS this week. The app, which is available on other platforms already, allows users to stream their Steam games from a PC to any device with the app installed. Steam Link is already available on a couple of …
Read More »Apple ordered to pay over $308 million over FairPlay DRM patent infringement
Back in 2015, Personalised Media Communications (PMC) accused Apple of infringing on seven of its patents. After years of back and forth legal filings, a judge has finally ruled on the case, ordering Apple to pay $308.5 million in damages. Out of the seven patents, a jury found that Apple …
Read More »Apple discontinues HomePod in favour of HomePod Mini
It has been almost four years since Apple first introduced the HomePod with its rather expensive $349 price tag. Apple's smart speaker didn't quite take off, but its smaller sibling, the HomePod Mini, has been much more successful. As a result, Apple is discontinuing the original model this year. The …
Read More »Apple suing former employee for leaking trade secrets
Apple is one of those companies that just can't seem to avoid information leaking to news outlets. We regularly hear reports about Apple's plans, whether it is the next iPhone or far-future projects like Augmented Reality or the Apple Car. In a surprise turn, Apple seems to have caught one …
Read More »Rumour claims new Mac Pro with custom Apple CPU coming in 2022
It has been a couple of years since Apple updated the Mac Pro, meaning some form of upgrade is likely in the works at this point. Thanks to new leaks this week, we know that the future Mac Pro could be moving to Apple's own custom processors. The current Mac …
Read More »Analyst points to Apple VR headset soon, followed by AR smart glasses
Apple's work on AR and VR hardware is one of the company's worst kept secrets. Recently, we've heard of plans for a standalone VR headset in 2022, but this week, an analyst has expanded on what to expect from Apple in the AR and VR space over the next decade. …
Read More »Apple discontinuing iMac Pro
For a few years now, Apple has offered an iMac Pro all-in-one machine alongside the Mac Pro desktop system. It seems that the pricey iMac Pro won't be around for much longer though, as it appears to be getting discontinued. The first sign of this popped up on the Apple …
Read More »Apple won’t be bringing USB-C to iPhone anytime soon according to analyst
While Apple moved the iPad Pro over to USB-C connectivity years ago, the company has been resistant to bringing this change to iPhone, opting to stick to its own ageing Lightning interface. Unfortunately, it sounds like Apple won't be changing its mind on this in 2021. According to Apple analyst, …
Read More »Apple may finally upgrade iPhone to high refresh rate displays this year
While the iPad Pro received an upgrade to a higher refresh rate display a couple of years ago, Apple has been slow to move beyond 60Hz on the iPhone. During that time, the Android smartphone market has almost entirely jumped over to 90Hz or 120Hz displays. This year, Apple may …
Read More »Details of four new Apple SoCs leak online
We've known for a while now that Apple is already working on chips beyond the Mac's current M1 SoC. This week, we got some new details, with four unannounced SoCs leaking. This leak comes from Longhorn, containing a list of upcoming Apple SoCs. There are four in total, two belonging to …
Read More »Apple sued in Europe over ‘battery gate’ scandal
Late last year, Apple began to put the ‘battery gate' scandal to rest by settling one of the more prominent class-action lawsuits over the issue in the US. In December though, it quickly became clear that Apple was still in trouble with consumer groups in Europe. Now, a consumer advocacy …
Read More »Apple reportedly planning a niche VR headset launch for 2022
We've known for quite some time now that Apple is working on its own Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality hardware behind the scenes. It looks like the company's first consumer product in this segment is starting to take shape – with reports indicating this week that Apple will be launching …
Read More »Corellium has ported Linux to Apple’s M1-based Macs
When Apple first announced the M1 chip, many people were interested in seeing macOS running on ARM instead of Intel-based hardware. Due to the change, Macs were seemingly bound to macOS and Apple's walled garden rules, but one Linux development group has found a way around this, enabling Ubuntu OS …
Read More »Epic Games files lawsuit against Apple and Google in the UK
While talk surrounding the Epic Games and Apple situation may have appeared to quieten down, the Fortnite creator and iPhone inventor are still very much butting heads. As the companies wait to see how everything pans out in the US, Epic Games has now shifted its focus to the UK …
Read More »Apple rumoured to launch mini-LED iPad Pro in March
Apple could be bringing out its next-generation iPad Pro much sooner than expected. Reports this week indicate that the next 12.9-inch iPad Pro will be coming in March, complete with a mini-LED display. According to MacOtakara's supply chain sources, the mini-LED iPad Pro will be 0.5mm thicker than the previous …
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