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more…All-time lows at $144. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
more…After making its first appearance in a leak last month, Sonos has now officially unveiled the second generation of its portable Move speaker. The new Sonos Move 2 packs 24-hour battery life, more than double the , alongside stereo audio support, line-in audio connectivity, and more.
The Sonos Move 2 is available to pre-order starting today for $449.
more…Apple is changing the charging port with the iPhone 15, and that could deter some customers from upgrading, according to UBS analyst David Vogt. Per Walter Bloomberg’s account of the analyst’s comments:
more…In October 2022, Apple updated its tablet lineup with new iPad Pro models and the launch of the entry-level iPad 10 while leaving the iPad Air and mini unchanged. Now a new report from CIRP looks at the most popular iPad models with a shift happening over the last year.
more…UGREEN today is launching it most capable USB-C GaN charger to date. Arriving with 300W of power, the new UGREEN Nexode offering packs five ports and has far more powerful than any other GaN wall charger on the market. Plus, it debuts with .
more…Back in 2020, we saw an Apple patent for a matte black MacBook, with the company explaining at the time why it hasn’t (really) made one yet.
Three years later, the company is still working on it, with an approach using carbon nanotubes to address the problem of light reflections …
more…The future of iMessage in the UK had seemed in doubt, as the British government was demanding that the company break end-to-end encryption to allow messages to be scanned. Apple had said that it would withdraw iMessage from the UK rather than compromise user privacy.
WhatsApp and Signal had similarly threatened to withdraw their messaging apps from the UK, but the government has now done a U-turn, while issuing a meaningless, face-saving statement …
more…Spotify is testing a change that’s already proving to be controversial across social media. The company says that it is conducting a test that locks in-app lyrics behind a paywall, which means lyrics can only be accessed by Spotify Premium subscribers.
more…A new analysis has shown that iPhone users spend seven times more on apps than Android users, far higher than the 4x rule of thumb suggested by purely anecdotal data.
The more accurate metric was made possible by the far greater data companies must now report, to comply with legal requirements …
more…The European Union has now named the six tech giants whose services will be subject to the Digital Markets Act antitrust law, with Apple as one of the so-called “gatekeepers.” It’s been confirmed that the App Store is subject to the law, while the status of iMessage remains under investigation.
In total, some 22 services operated by the the six companies are deemed sufficiently influential to be covered by law …
more…The Wall Street Journal reports this morning that Apple iPhone and other foreign technology devices have been banned for use in Chinese government agencies. Workers are no longer allowed to use these devices for work, or even bring them into the office premises.
This is a significant expansion of a longstanding Beijing policy, which aims to cut reliance on foreign technology amid foreign cybersecurity threats.
more…A few days ago, images of iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro dummy units floating around the internet gave us a better look at the potential colors for the new models. When it comes to the regular iPhone 15, it seems that Apple has opted for really muted (and boring) colors. And now we also have a video showing the rumored iPhone 15 colors.
more…Apple Card users can now take advantage of a time-limited promotion that lets them earn up to $200 in Daily Cash rewards. This offer specifically targets Apple Card holders who have embraced the Apple Card Family feature.
more…As you probably know, Apple will be holding a special press event on September 12. And although Apple never shares details about the event in advance, it’s almost certain that we’ll see the announcement of the iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9, as well as some new accessories. And it seems that we may see some of these products available in retail stores right after the event.
more…Apple is a long-standing partner of Arm, the Softbank-owned company that developed the ARM architecture that powers every Apple Silicon chip. Following an agreement to invest in Arm stock after the company announced its plans to go public on the US Nasdaq stock market, Apple and Arm have now signed a long-term agreement for sharing chip technologies.
more…Apple has implemented a lot of useful technologies in its devices to make it easier to pair them with certain Bluetooth accessories, such as AirPods and AirTags. However, some hackers are now using these same technologies to annoy iPhone users. With a relatively inexpensive tool called Flipper Zero, they can spam iPhones with fake Bluetooth pop-ups, making the device “unusable.”
more…Amazon launched an official Kindle app for macOS more than eight years ago, allowing Mac users to download and read their ebooks from Amazon’s platform on their computer. However, it seems that Amazon has plans to discontinue the current Kindle app for the Mac while it works on a new, revamped version.
more…A trio of Apple executives will have to testify as part of an antitrust investigation into whether or not Google abuses its position in the search engine industry. As reported by Reuters, Apple’s Eddy Cue, John Giannandrea, and Adrian Perica will all have to testify despite their argument that doing so would be “unduly burdensome.”
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more…The App Store has become an extremely important business for Apple, since 26% of the company’s revenue comes from services. A lot of people download apps every day, but interestingly, there seems to be a new trend in the app market. A recent research shows that users are downloading fewer apps from the US App Store. However, this doesn’t mean that developers are making less money from their apps.
more…Seven native Apple Watch apps have been overhauled with watchOS 10, one of which is the Home app. The big update brings the Apple Watch HomeKit experience in-line with iPhone. Follow along for how the new Apple Watch Home app looks and works.
more…Designer and app icon connoisseur Michael Flarup is celebrating the Mac, desktop icons, and the designers who make them with a new project called The macOS App Icon Book.
more…As developers continue to work on bringing their apps to Vision Pro, Apple has shared a new update via its website with details on the Vision Pro’s App Store. Starting this fall, Apple says that visionOS will include the App Store built-in, allowing developers to expand their testing of Vision Pro apps.
more…I buy a new iPhone every year, so the fact that I’m planning to buy an iPhone 15 this year should come as no surprise. Nor did I have to talk myself into making that decision. This year, however, there are three upgrades coming with the iPhone 15 Pro Max that I think will serve as the biggest changes to the iPhone experience since the iPhone X.
more…Apple has released tvOS 17 beta 9 for Apple TV. The update is available now for devices running developer beta updates. tvOS 17 beta 8 is also available as a public beta.
more…You can now join the virtual waiting area for Apple’s iPhone 15 event before it goes live on September 12. Apple posted the livestream video countdown on YouTube today ahead of event kickoff next Tuesday.
more…Remember Live Activities, the iOS feature that lets apps display persistent status updates without spamming you with notifications? DoorDash might be the next app to adopt the feature.
more…Nomad launched its Base One and Base One Max (reviewed) premium MagSafe chargers in 2022 and followed up with Stand One earlier this year. Now the high-end Base One Max is expanding from a 2-in-1 to a 3-in-1 MagSafe charger with simultaneous power for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. We’ve been testing out the metal and glass Base One Max 3-in-1, here’s a closer look.
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