If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to attend an iPhone launch event in the Steve Jobs Theater, Om Malik has shared a series of photos intended to give an inside view of Glowtime, together with his thoughts on what it’s like to be there.
The writer, photographer, and investor says that this event was quite different to previous ones as there was a new type of attendee …
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The Apple versus Epic Games case rumbles on despite the rejection of attempts to appeal by both companies.
Yesterday one of the judges in the case effectively accused Apple of lying, and now the Cupertino company is attempting a new tactic in a bid to have the ruling either thrown out altogether or narrowed so that only Epic Games benefits …
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In a new investor note seen by 9to5Mac today, analysts at Barclays report that Apple “may have just cut” iPhone 16 production by three million units. Based “recent supply channel checks,” the analysts say that these cuts were made at a “key semiconductor” partner for iPhone orders through the December quarter.
Barclays says that its “sell-through checks” suggest a 15% decline year-over-year for the iPhone 16 launch.
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A succession of T-Mobile data breaches saw millions of customers have their personal data exposed. The company has now been fined $15.75M, and has agreed to spend the same amount again on upgrading its security.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) says that the combination of fine and promised security enhancements represents a model for future handling of such incidents …
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Today is World Teachers’ Day, and to mark the occasion, Apple has announced a variety of expansions to its education efforts. There are new tools for teachers, grants funding education, and a campaign of Apple’s apps and services to highlight education.
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Today, Jamf is kicking off its 15th annual Jamf Nation User Conference (JNUC) in Nashville. Joined by key partners, including Apple, Jamf will unveil its latest innovations, showcasing how Apple management and security can seamlessly integrate to deliver an experience both end users love, and organizations trust. Read on to learn all about the JNUC 2024 announcements.
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Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a new all-time low price on Apple Pencil Pro that is now sitting at $99 shipped. While this might be an excellent condition open-box listing, it does include the full 1-year Apple warranty and now joins a new Amazon all-time low on the most affordable blue model M2 iPad Air as well as some of the best prices yet on the latest Apple Watch SE 2 configurations with the 2024 official Apple band updates. From there, we have accessories offers in the form of Belkin MagSafe chargers, Matter smart plugs, Twelve South gear, and much more. Check it all out below.
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Apple’s iPhone 16 line is getting an exclusive and powerful new feature later this year—likely in iOS 18.2. It uses the A18 chip, Camera Control, and smarts from Apple, ChatGPT, and Google to unlock a fresh way of interacting with the world. Here’s everything you should know about visual intelligence.
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Halide for iPhone 16 is out today with expanded Camera Control features that bring simplicity to the somewhat complex button. The makers of Halide emphasize a desire to make their app’s Camera Control features as simple and useful as tradition shutter buttons on dedicated cameras.
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Today Apple has announced changes to Apple Podcasts designed to better spotlight a specific type of show: narrative series. A new top chart is debuting alongside other editorial initiatives, plus Series becomes its own standalone category for improved discovery. Here are all the details.
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