Apple’s rise to the $1 trillion market cap was sadly short lived, as a fall in interest for new devices has led to the company issuing its first ‘profit warning’ since 2002.
Read More »Apple’s iPhone launch takes place on 12th September but official images have already leaked
Apple is gearing up for its next big iPhone launch but as usual, many details have leaked out well ahead of time. This week, Apple began sending out press invites for its launch event on the 12th of September. At the same time, the first official images for the iPhone …
Read More »Apple ordered to pay $145.1 million in WiLan patent lawsuit
We are used to seeing Apple in and out of the court room, with various patent infringement lawsuits frequently coming through. This week, Apple appears to have lost another one, with a jury finding Apple guilty of infringing on two patents held by Canadian company, WiLan. According to Reuters, the …
Read More »Apple is completely rebuilding Maps from the ground up
Back when iOS 7 launched, Apple made a big push to challenge Google with Apple Maps. Unfortunately for Apple, its first-party maps app fell short of what Google Maps could offer. Over the years, things have improved, but Apple is looking to challenge Google once again this year with a …
Read More »Samsung could launch three Galaxy S10s, including one with a triple-lens rear camera
It seems three is the new de facto regarding smartphones, with manufacturers slowly buying into the idea that releasing three flagship smartphones is better than the current standard of two. Samsung is rumoured to be the latest in line to adopt the practice, combating Apple’s upcoming trio of iPhones with …
Read More »Australian court fines Apple $6.6 million over ‘bricked’ iPhones and iPads
Back in 2016, many iPhone owners were hit by ‘Error 53‘, an issue in which many devices were rendered useless after a third-party repair, which in turn, disabled Touch ID. In 2017, Australia's consumer watchdog decided to tackle the issue, taking Apple to court and now, the case has resulted …
Read More »iOS 12 will automatically share location data with 911 dispatch in an attempt to save lives
Apple introduced its Hybridzed Emergency Location (HELO) system in 2015, estimating a caller’s whereabouts through the device’s mobile and GPS data, as well as previously accessed Wi-Fi spots. In an attempt to save lives, Apple has announced that iOS 12 will be using this feature to immediately share the location …
Read More »Apple plans to turn off USB data access on iPhones
Apple has been the at the centre of a debate regarding user privacy and demands for backdoor access from authorities. They have held steadfast against calls from the US government, but tools allowed police to bypass the security measures Apple put in place. That could all change if Apple decides …
Read More »Rumours claim that USB-C support is coming to 2019 iPhones
One of the biggest complaints people have about Apple devices is their use of proprietary connectors, but if rumours circulating about USB-C support for Apple’s new iPhones and iPads are to be believed, we could see that change. The rumours were first reported by the DigiTimes whose sources were various …
Read More »Apple bans cryptocurrency mining on iOS devices
The App Store guidelines are constantly changing under Apple’s watch. Whether the changes are for the better remains to be seen but Apple has now stated in no uncertain terms that Cryptocurrency Mining is completely banned on iOS devices. Apple Insider first discovered the multiple guideline changes that affect the …
Read More »Apple botches iPhone batteries once again after its iOS 11.4 update
Apple doesn’t have the best reputation when it comes to batteries, from reports of swelling in the iPhone 8 Plus to being caught red handed intentionally slowing performance in favour of extending battery life. In its latest debacle, iPhone users are complaining that iOS 11.4 botched their battery life, causing …
Read More »All 2019 iPhones will reportedly sport OLED display technology
While little is known about Apple’s flagship smartphones arriving next year, it’s rumoured that there will be three devices, each of which take after the premium iPhone X. This includes swapping out the previously used LCD screens for an OLED display. Apple’s impending models due for release later this year …
Read More »TSMC has reportedly begun producing 7nm processors for the next iPhone
We've already heard a number of rumors surrounding this year's iPhone launch, and now we have another likely story to add to the pile. This week, it is being reported that TSMC has begun production on the A12 processors that will feature in this year's flagship iPhones, and may end …
Read More »iPhone SE 2 images appear to have leaked online
While Apple moved away from the traditional headphone jack with the iPhone 7, it looks like there will still be new devices hitting the iPhone line-up with it on board. This week, some new images leaked online claiming to show off the iPhone SE 2, which we recently heard a …
Read More »Apple is supposedly in talks with Samsung to lower OLED cost
While Apple has relentlessly been shifting outside supply chains in-house, it still has to rely on its competitor Samsung for its access to OLED displays. Both companies are said to be in negotiations, with Apple trying to lower the price of the screens, which could factor into the rumoured lower …
Read More »LG is reportedly struggling to supply OLED displays for Apple’s next batch of iPhones
The iPhone X is the most expensive iPhone that Apple has ever released, and part of the reasoning behind that is the cost of parts. The OLED displays Samsung supply for the iPhone X cost around $97 per unit, In order to reduce production costs in the future, Apple signed …
Read More »Apple is working on a fix for Siri reading hidden notifications aloud to anyone who asked
Some iPhone users have had quite a shock lately, as a bug has been causing the device’s voice assistant, Siri, to read out hidden lock screen notifications to almost anyone that asks. Luckily, Apple is aware of the issue and has promised it has a fix in the works. The …
Read More »Apple avoids availability issues with a trial run of its supposedly cheaper iPhone X
Apple is reportedly gearing up for a trial production of its next generation iPhone due out later this year, hoping to avoid low yield issues that were seen with its iPhone X. The new range is expected to be much cheaper than the £1000 handset, while still offering similar premium …
Read More »Apple is reportedly working on its own MicroLED display to replace OLED
It looks like Apple is already preparing to move on from OLED, with reports this week indicating that the company is already working on developing MicroLED screens. Work on MicroLED display tech is taking place at a secret facility based in California, with the current goal being to replace the …
Read More »The Galaxy S9 isn’t fairing too well in benchmarks
Samsung only just unveiled the Galaxy S9 but it looks like users are already putting the device through its paces and discovering how it holds up against the competition. So far, the Galaxy S9 doesn't seem to be fairing too well in benchmarks, coming behind even the iPhone 7 in …
Read More »Smartphone sales are slumping as consumer upgrade cycles grow longer
Over the last few years, the smartphone and tablet markets have become quite predictable. Each year every major phone maker will launch a new flagship with a predictable spec upgrade and potentially a few design changes. As innovation has slowed down, consumers have begun getting used to longer upgrade cycles, …
Read More »Cellebrite can now reportedly crack almost any iPhone
Two years ago, one of the biggest stories around was Apple's battle with the FBI over encryption and user privacy. At the time, the FBI wanted to force Apple into cracking an iPhone 5c at the center of a criminal investigation. Apple refused and the FBI spent $900,000 hiring Cellebrite …
Read More »Apple’s new 6.5-inch OLED iPhone display spotted in leaked images
The first big Apple leaks of the year are starting to roll in. Yesterday sources came out to reveal Apple's plans for a trio of iPhones in 2018, one of which will be Apple's biggest ever with a 6.5-inch OLED display. Now we have some concrete evidence supporting this claim, …
Read More »Rumour: iOS 12 to allow for iPhone apps on desktop Macs
Apple is known for its inclusive ecosystem, often being the deciding factor for returning customers. It seems that the company might be about to take this one step further, as iOS 12 is rumoured to allow developers to create iPhone applications that are compatible with macOS. This comes as one …
Read More »iOS 11.3 hits its second beta on iPhone, Apple introduces battery health monitoring
Two weeks ago, Apple launched the first beta of its iOS 11.3 update, allowing for users to switch off its controversial automatic throttling feature. The update has now hit its second developer beta, with the company adding in its promised battery health monitoring feature along with ironing out some known …
Read More »Rumours of Apple choosing Intel chips over Qualcomm have caused the Snapdragon maker’s shares to fall
Update: Qualcomm seems to have experienced a sizeable drop in shares since rumours cropped up that Apple may drop the company in favour Intel as the supplier for its next-gen iPhone chips. Conversely, this has had a positive impact on Intel’s shares despite the company being late in the game …
Read More »US government officials investigating Apple over iPhone throttling
Apple has faced plenty of criticism over the last few weeks after it was found that the company was slowing down older iPhone models in order to keep batteries from failing over time. This has raised plenty of questions from consumers, and it looks like US government officials have some …
Read More »Apple will soon give iOS users the option to turn off automatic throttling
Apple has received its share of criticism after it came to light that older iPhone models were automatically being throttled in order to get some extra life out of degrading batteries. The iPhone 6 in particular was heavily impacted by this, with performance drops as high as 50 percent. Apple's …
Read More »It looks like Apple’s Spectre fix has had a big impact on iPhone 6 performance
It looks like iPhone 6 owners may begin experiencing dramatically slower speeds soon, as Apple's iOS Spectre fix seems to have throttled performance by as much as 41 percent.
Read More »Apple shareholders call for the iPhone maker to address smartphone addiction in youngsters
Considering the last week of 2017 ushered in discussions of “gaming disorder” to become a recognised mental health condition by the World Health Organization, it’s no surprise that addiction in the digital world is a prevalent topic. Now, after the classification has been made official, Apple shareholders are calling for …
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