The 2017 iPhone launch is less than a month away at this point and we already have a very good idea of what to expect from Apple. However, there are still a few little tidbits of information getting out, including a big change to Apple’s iPhone storage lineup. Reports this …
Read More »Apple to invest $1 billion to create more original TV shows
It looks like Apple is taking a leaf out of Netflix’s book and is now investing in creating its own original TV content to help push services. It has been known for quite some time that Apple wants to get into the television game, with previous plans to release a …
Read More »Smartwatches aren’t dead yet- Apple may launch Apple Watch 3 next month
While the smartwatch market has certainly slowed down over the last year, that isn’t deterring Apple from continuing to invest in it. So far, we have seen two Apple Watch iterations and it looks like we could see a third as soon as next month. Reports this week claim that …
Read More »Apple may launch a new 4-inch iPhone SE next year
While Android handsets have been utilising larger displays for many years now, 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch displays are still relatively new for iPhone users. Most have moved on to these larger phones at this point but some still prefer the old 4-inch form factor, which is why Apple released the iPhone …
Read More »Apple to be investigated by ITC following complaints from Qualcomm
Earlier this year, Qualcomm filed a complaint with the US International Trade Commission requesting a ban on iPhone imports due to several alleged counts of patent infringement. Things went quiet on that front for a little while but now this week, we have learned that the ITC is going to …
Read More »New iPhone 8 leak shows off the new and improved glass-back design
Rumours surrounding the 2017 iPhone have been rampant for over a year at this point. While we have seen plenty of leaks up to this point, one of the forgotten and overlooked features of this year's iPhone has been the return to a glass-back design, similar to the iPhone 4/4S. …
Read More »Apple HomePod firmware code details big upgrade for the next iPhone camera
Earlier this week, Apple began making headlines after accidentally releasing an early version of its HomePod firmware. Software developers managed to get hold of it and began scouring it for hidden details regarding Apple’s upcoming releases. Unsurprisingly, a trove of iPhone 8 details were uncovered but it seems there is …
Read More »New iPhone details appear in Apple firmware, confirms face scanning and new design
Earlier today, we first heard about Apple’s HomePod firmware update escaping in to the wild, giving software developers a chance to pick it apart to uncover hidden information. The update told us a lot about the HomePod itself but it also appears to have plenty of iPhone 8 details hidden …
Read More »Apple’s HomePod speaker will run iOS like an iPhone but with no screen
Later this year, Apple will be stepping in to the smart home/smart speaker arena with the HomePod. This wireless speaker will rival other heavy weights the market right now including the Amazon Echo and while the idea of taking on Alexa seems to have sent Samsung running for now, Apple …
Read More »Apple retires the iPod Nano and iPod Shuffle
Back in 2014, Apple quietly removed the iPod Classic from its store, signalling the first step in retiring the iPod range. Now three years later, Apple is back again, killing off the last two standalone music players in the iPod range- the iPod Nano and the iPod Shuffle. The iPod …
Read More »Apple ordered to pay out $506 million in patent dispute with University of Wisconsin
Apple has quite the bill to pay as this week, a judge has ordered the company to pay out $506 million to the University of Wisconsin over a patent infringement claim. The University's Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) believed Apple's A7, A8 and A8x chips all infringed on patents. The …
Read More »Intel speaks out against Qualcomm again, claims anti-competitive business tactics
Qualcomm is fighting two huge legal battles in the US at the moment, one against Apple over the iPhone, and another against the FTC. Qualcomm has tried to get the FTC to drop its case but it seems the commission has a lot of outside support on this one, with …
Read More »Samsung potentially returning to iPhone chip production in 2018
Apple and Samsung have a complicated relationship filled with a history of lawsuits, so it was no surprise that the iPhone manufacturer was considering parting ways with Samsung as its supplier of chips last year. However, in what seems like a complete 180, reports indicate that Apple may be calling …
Read More »Qualcomm CEO reckons it will settle things with Apple outside of court
Over the last couple of months, Apple and Qualcomm have been embroiled in an ugly legal battle. Apple and the FTC are suing Qualcomm over anti-competitive behaviour, meanwhile Qualcomm is counter-suing Apple for patent infringement. While this is a case that could take years to go through the court system, …
Read More »Apple’s next generation iPhones may not ship until November, mass production yet to begin
Apple is no stranger to rumours of delays in the run up to the release of its flagship devices, but recent weeks have seen claims boosted beyond the norm. Recently, Apple is said to have been exploring potential fixes for its OLED shortage but now with all three iPhones yet …
Read More »Apple predicted to become the first trillion-dollar company by next year
Apple has been in the running to become the first trillion-dollar company for a few years, sitting with a value double that of its closest competitors. Apple's bank account appears to keep on growing too, with reports this week indicating that soon, Apple could become the world's first trillion-dollar company. …
Read More »New report shows that Apple’s Siri is losing users
Over the years, digital assistants have become an integral part of the smartphone experience, with Siri often being the most popular. Unfortunately for Apple, while Siri does continue to dominate, usage does appear to be dropping significantly according to new research. Verto, an app analytics company has released a report …
Read More »Qualcomm files ITC complaint in attempt to ban iPhones from entering the US
A couple of months ago, we heard that Qualcomm was planning to request an injunction against Apple's iPhone in the US, in an effort from blocking new stock from entering the country. This week, Qualcomm made that official, though the company is only attempting to block the sale of iPhones …
Read More »The US government to intervene in Apple EU tax dodging case
Over the last year, there has been a lot of controversy surrounding Apple's tax payments here in Europe. The company based its EU HQ in Ireland and benefitted from lower corporation tax, which the European Commission objected to, handing down a €13 billion fine. The Irish government is siding with …
Read More »Imagination confirms no progress has been made in Apple dispute, still looking for a buyer
Two weeks ago, Imagination Technologies announced that it would be putting itself up for sale, following on from its dispute with Apple. Essentially, Apple no longer wants to license GPU technology and wants to create its own, Imagination doesn't exactly see that being a possibility without treading on a patent …
Read More »Apple in talks with LG as OLED supply struggles continue for next iPhone
Last week, we heard that Apple was struggling to get enough OLED displays created for the launch of its next iPhone. Now, it seems that the company has asked LG to step in and come to the rescue as reports this week claim that Apple has agreed to invest a …
Read More »Apple’s macOS High Sierra update is now in public beta
During Apple's World Wide Developer Conference earlier this month, the company unveiled its next version of macOS, known as High Sierra. The latest update won't be rolling out to users until later this fall but if for some reason you would like to be ahead of the curve, you can …
Read More »It looks like the iPhone 8 is popping up in the wild
There have been quite a few leaks regarding the next iPhone over the last few months, some more trustworthy than others. Today's leak comes from a very trusted source, giving us our first decent look at the front and back of the next iPhone redesign. This is the iPhone currently …
Read More »Imagination Technologies puts itself up for sale following Apple split
Earlier this year, Apple made the surprise announcement that it would not be renewing its GPU licensing deal with Imagination Technologies. The decision clearly caught Imagination off guard and while no lawsuits have been filed yet, the company has put itself up for sale in an attempt to try and …
Read More »Qualcomm fires back at Apple, claims its own technology powers the iPhone
The legal battle between Qualcomm and Apple rages on, with Qualcomm hitting back at Apple once again. This time, the chip maker is claiming that Apple's iPhone simply would not exist without the use of its patented technology, going as far as to say: “Qualcomm innovations are at the heart …
Read More »Even Apple’s strategy for dealing with leaks has leaked
Leaks are a bit of an issue for tech companies far and wide but the situation only gets worse for larger companies. For instance, Apple can't seem to keep anything secret, in-fact, it appears to be so bad at stopping leaks that even the the company's policy on how to …
Read More »Google has hired a former Apple chip architect, custom SoCs on the way
It looks like Google is preparing some big changes to its mobile division going forward as reports this week claim that Google has managed to hire up an ex-Apple chip architect. The idea of Google producing its own hardware for future smartphones has been floating around for a while but …
Read More »iOS 11 will ditch 32-bit, iPhone 5, 5C and iPad 4 will miss out on the update
As we reported earlier this year, iOS 11 will in-fact drop support for 32-bit apps. The move was confirmed during Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference earlier this week, while also confirming the fact that the latest version of iOS would not be coming to the iPhone 5 or 5C. Apple's iOS …
Read More »The new iMac is Apple’s first upgradeable desktop in years
It looks like Apple is taking a step back in the right direction as this week, it was confirmed that upgradeability has returned to the iMac line. The latest round of 21.5-inch 4K iMac all-in-ones see the return of upgradeable RAM and even a modular CPU, making it the first …
Read More »Apple launches the HomePod, a Siri-powered wireless speaker
Back in early May, we heard that Apple may be expanding its foray into the Smart Home market with its own Amazon Echo competitor. Now, at WWDC, Apple has made the ‘Siri Speaker' official. The product is officially called the HomePod and it is designed to use spatial awareness to …
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