Apple seems to be making some changes to its executive team. This time, the company is naming a global VP who will be in charge of Apple’s retail stores around the world.
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While there may be debate about whether iOS 19 will be a UI revolution or evolution, there does seem to be a consensus view on app icons. Namely, that they are likely to switch from squircles – squares with rounded corners – to circles.
Whether one looks better than the other is of course a matter of subjective judgement. But there is a small problem with circular icons …
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TSMC’s first US chip plant took significantly longer to build and begin production than was forecast, but the company says that future plants will proceed at a significantly faster pace. This will enable US-made chips for somewhat newer Apple devices.
But former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger is dismissive of the initiative, suggesting that it will be of little help in enabling the US to be a global player in the chip business …
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The design of Samsung’s Android VR headset was clearly ‘inspired’ by Vision Pro, but Vivo has taken things to a whole new level with its Vivo Vision. While there are differences, it could certainly pass for the real thing at first glance …
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Apple and Google will become legally responsible for age verification of app store users in Utah, after the App Store Accountability Act was signed into law. It takes effect on May 7, giving the tech giants a little time to implement it.
Both companies have opposed the legislation, but similar laws look set to follow in at least eight more US states …
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This week’s big Apple TV+ debut, The Studio, has impressed critics and already climbed to the #2 spot on Apple’s top charts, trailing only Severance. In a new interview, co-creator and star Seth Rogen reveals how the show’s unique format was the perfect shield against unwanted notes from Apple execs.
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We have now moved on to , and while the M4 Pro Mac mini is still at its best price ever, Amazon has now brought back all-time pricing on the most affordable model down at $499 shipped – this deal might not last for long though. From there, we move over to a new all-time low on M3 iPad Air configurations with prices kicking off at $549 and the first post-launch deal on ESR’s latest Geo iPad Pencil with Find My – it is now over $100 under the price of Apple Pencil Pro – alongside a launch deal on Journey’s all-new steel Apple Find My water bottle with wireless charging and a built-in MagSafe stand. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Apple Intelligence was first introduced at WWDC nine months ago, and has rolled out progressively over time. Now, one of the last of those initial AI features—Priority Notifications—is arriving in iOS 18.4, and it’s easily among Apple’s best yet.
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Today as part of its latest Nintendo Direct, the gaming giant announced the launch of a brand new iPhone and Android app: Nintendo Today! It’s available now on the App Store as a new way to follow updates from Nintendo every single day. Here are the details.
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