Apple isn't just making its own CPUs now, it is working on GPUs for Macs too - utilising TSMC's 5nm process node.
Read More »Apple terminates Epic Games’ iOS developer accounts
Just as previously announced, Apple officially terminated Epic Games' developer accounts for iOS and Mac late last week. This essentially means that Fortnite can no longer be downloaded on any iPhone, even if you previously had it installed. It also blocks Epic Games from shipping anymore updates for the game …
Read More »Judge rules Apple can remove Fortnite but Unreal Engine must remain available
Following on from Epic Games' recent lawsuit and restraining order filings against Apple, a judge has officially weighed in on the case. Last night during a court hearing held via Zoom, US District Judge, Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, decided that Apple was allowed to keep Fortnite off of the iOS App …
Read More »Apple strikes back at Epic Games over restraining order request
The last week has been full of drama in the software development world, with Epic Games launching legal action against Apple for the removal of Fortnite from the iOS App Store and filing a restraining order to prevent the tech giant from shutting down Epic's developer accounts. Apple of course …
Read More »Microsoft sides with Epic Games against Apple
The ongoing situation regarding Epic Games vs Apple, vis-a-vis Fortnite being removed from the App Store continues to evolve and get more interesting by the day. With neither of the two companies appearing to back down, Microsoft has now weighed in on the situation, officially announcing its support of Epic …
Read More »Apple becomes world’s first company to reach $2 trillion value
Back in August 2018, Apple became the first US company to be valued at $1 trillion. It didn't take long for analysts to concede that Apple's empire could continue to grow and as of today, Apple's market capitalisation has officially doubled, hitting the $2 trillion mark. This makes Apple the …
Read More »Apple A14X Bionic Geekbench 5 score surfaces, on par with Intel Core i9-9880H
It is still early days for Apple's next-gen Bionic SoC, but so far, it looks like it will give a laptop 9th Gen Intel Core i9 a run for its money. Geekbench 5 benchmark scores of the Apple A14X Bionic have surfaced, and the results are impressive, offering as much performance …
Read More »Apple will revoke Epic Games’ access to iOS developer tools this month
The legal battle between Apple and Epic Games is taking another turn this week. Shortly after Fortnite was booted off the iOS App Store for circumventing Apple's in-app purchase payment methods, Epic Games filed a lawsuit against Apple for its 30% revenue cut. Now, Apple is revoking Epic Games' access …
Read More »Epic Games is also suing Google as Fortnite gets removed from Play Store
Late last night, Apple took steps to remove Fortnite from the iOS App Store due to Epic Games' recent inclusion of a new payment method that circumvents Apple's in-platform microtransaction system. Not too long after, Google did the same thing with Fortnite on the Google Play Store. Just as it …
Read More »Apple removes Fortnite from its App Store; Epic files lawsuit
For years, Fortnite on Android circumvented the Google Play Store due to its 30% cut on in-app purchases. Epic Games however could not do the same on iOS due to limitations within the OS. Recently however, the developers added their own payment system into the popular Battle Royale shooter, leading …
Read More »European Commission to investigate Apple’s stance against game streaming services
Last week, Microsoft officially scrapped plans for xCloud streaming on iOS, citing Apple's tight App Store rules as a result. Apple didn't deny this and in fact backed this up by saying that its store does not allow for streaming services like xCloud, GeForce Now etc on its platform. Sure …
Read More »Apple confirms App Store guidelines prevent services like xCloud, Stadia and GeForce Now
The last 24 hours has seen the argument for looser iOS App Store restrictions to new heights, with Microsoft joining a growing list of corporations calling out Apple for its anti-competitive approach to new apps and services. Apple has since issued its own statement on the matter, confirming that it …
Read More »iMac finally catches up to MacBooks with HD webcam and SSDs as standard
While the iMac line has been decent enough, it has had its shortcomings, particularly when it comes to standard/base models. Some much needed improvements are arriving today, with Apple refreshing its desktop iMac line-up with new hardware. The 27-inch iMac is getting the biggest upgrade, featuring faster Intel Comet Lake …
Read More »iPhones may soon be turned into payment terminals thanks to new acquisition
Apple recently acquired Mobeewave, a company that possesses a payment technology that could turn iOS devices into payment terminals without the need for extra hardware. Apple recently bought up Mobeewave, a Canadian company that owns technology that allows users to “tap their credit card or smartphone on another phone to …
Read More »Apple’s quarterly earnings report sets a new record
This week, Apple revealed its quarterly earnings report, rubbing in just how much money the company makes once again. This time around, results show that Apple's revenue is up by 11 percent, while the company also set a new ‘June quarter record' for earnings per share. Apple has the highest revenue …
Read More »Foxconn starts producing flagship iPhone in India
Recently there has been talk of Foxconn expanding its manufacturing and assembly lines in India to continue helping Apple. Now, reports indicate that Foxconn has indeed begun assembling the iPhone 11 in a facility near Chennai, making it the first flagship iPhone being assembled in India. Earlier in July it …
Read More »Face ID could be coming to Macs according to macOS beta code
Apple has been using its Face ID scanning technology on iPhones and iPads for a few years now. Meanwhile, Mac systems have been carrying on the legacy of Touch ID. That may start to change soon, with dataminers finding evidence that Face ID could be coming to Mac systems. As …
Read More »TSMC expected to manufacture Apple Silicon chips for future Macs
There has been plenty of discussion around Apple's move to ARM-based Macs over the last couple of months, but we haven't heard much about who Apple will partner with for manufacturing. Now, we have a better idea, as TSMC is said to be set to build Apple Silicon chips moving …
Read More »You can now unlock some cars with your iPhone, thanks to iOS 13.6
Though Apple recently announced and released its iOS 14 beta, giving iPhone owners the opportunity to try its latest software additions, the smartphone manufacturer is continuing to introduce new features to those running iOS 13. iOS 13.6, which is available now, comes with a number of new features, including the …
Read More »EU court rejects $15 billion tax ruling against Apple
Over the last few years, one of the biggest cases against Apple has been an EU ruling to pay 13 billion euros in back taxes in Ireland. Since the beginning, Apple has had a firm stance on fighting this ruling and the Irish government was also on Apple's side. Now, …
Read More »Analysts detail growth in PC market during Q2 2020
While there have been plenty of reports of doom and gloom in the PC market over the years, time and again, these have been countered with reports of growth. This time around, two analytic firms have observed growth in the PC market, with shipments rising by more than 10 percent …
Read More »Foxconn expected to invest $1 billion on iPhone assembly facilities in India
Recently Apple has been expanding its supply chain to include more factories outside of China. As one of Apple's biggest partners, Foxconn is looking to also expand to suit those needs, with the company expected to invest around $1 billion to expand its presence in southern India. According to a …
Read More »iOS 14 public beta is now live
Late last month, Apple’s WWDC ‘Worldwide Developers Conference’ took place, announcing the next major software versions for its wide range of smart devices. Following the conference, iOS 14 was made available to developers, allowing them to begin prepping their applications for optimisation. Now, more casual users, who like to be …
Read More »Apple reportedly cancelling Apple Arcade games to focus on engagement
We are approaching one year since Apple Arcade, a subscription service for games on iOS, first launched. Having reviewed how things have been going since launch, Apple is reportedly shifting strategies and has begun cancelling contracts for some games that were in development for the service. As reported by Bloomberg, …
Read More »Developers begin receiving ARM-based transition kits from Apple
During WWDC this month, Apple announced its big move to ARM processors inside of Macs, marking the biggest hardware transition for Mac users since the move from PowerPC to Intel in the mid-2000s. This week, developers began receiving their transition kit hardware, featuring the Apple Silicon A12Z SoC. The Developer …
Read More »iPhone 12 reportedly won’t come with a charger
Apple is set to release its latest line-up of iPhones later this year. According to leaks the smartphone manufacturer will once again release a base ‘iPhone 12’ alongside a ‘Pro’ counterpart. Now, according to one insider, the base iPhone 12 will not come with a charger as part of cost-cutting …
Read More »Apple is officially moving to ARM processors in Macs
While there wasn't much hardware news from Apple at WWDC last night, one particularly big announcement was made. Apple is indeed moving over to ARM processors, referred to as ‘Apple Silicon', for future Mac computers. The change will occur over the next two years, giving developers a ‘transition period' for …
Read More »European Commission opens antitrust investigations into Apple Pay and iOS App Store
Apple is under scrutiny once again in Europe due to its various business practises. This week, the European Commission opened up two separate antitrust investigations against Apple, one into the App Store and another into Apple Pay. The first investigation focuses on the App Store's 30% revenue cut on sales …
Read More »AMD introduces Radeon Pro 5600M GPU for 16-inch MacBook Pro
Apple launched the 16-inch MacBook Pro in late 2019, once again tapping AMD for graphics, delivering Radeon Pro 5300M and 5500M options at launch. Today, the 16-inch MacBook Pro is getting an upgrade, with the Radeon Pro 5600M now available for the 16-inch MacBook Pro. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M …
Read More »Apple to announce first ARM-based Mac this month
We've been talking about the possibility of Apple switching to ARM chips for Macs for a couple of years now. Over time, reports of Apple making the jump have picked up a lot of steam and later this month, Apple will apparently be making it all official. According to sources …
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