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Apple advancing research on ‘smart ring’ concept for wireless device control

July 30, 2020

Via: Apple Insider

Apple is continuing to develop, refine, and expand its concept of a finger-worn, smart ring that could be used to wirelessly control nearby devices, or interface with an augmented reality peripheral like the rumored “Apple Glass.” The company first applied […]


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Apple researching using two iPads simultaneously for notebook-style computing

July 28, 2020

Via: Apple Insider

Apple may offer a future accessory that allows an iPhone and iPad or two iPads to connect together, with one iPad as the display for the joined unit, and the other as a dynamic keyboard. People who are using iPads […]


Apps & Sites, Mobile Commerce

Skype for iOS now lets you hide messy rooms with background blur

July 17, 2020

Via: The Verge

Microsoft is adding a background blur feature to its Skype for iOS app. The feature is identical to what exists in the company’s Teams app, allowing iPhone and iPad users to blur what’s in the background of a video call. […]


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Apple AirPods Pro are $30 off at Verizon

July 6, 2020

Via: The Verge

Apple’s AirPods Pro truly wireless earbuds are $220 at Verizon, which is $30 off the usual $250 price. Most deals we see for this model usually range from $15 to $20, and saving this much is far less common. Compared […]


E-payment & Security, Technology

Apple is still working on under-display optical Touch ID reader

July 2, 2020

Via: Apple Insider

Apple is continuing development of optical under-display fingerprint reading technology, possibly for a future iPhone. Although Apple’s iPhones haven’t featured Touch ID for several generations now, there have been ongoing rumors that the company is looking into bringing the technology […]


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Apple wants your iPhone to replace your passport and driver’s license

July 2, 2020

Via: Apple Insider

The next step in Apple’s goal of making the iPhone the sole thing anyone has to carry, continues with the device being able to securely replace passports, driver’s licenses, and other physical forms of identification. Apple most recently announced a […]


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iOS 14 leaks sprung from Apple’s supply chain, distributed & sold on social media

May 23, 2020

Via: Apple Insider

A leaked version of iOS 14, likely obtained from within Apple’s supply chain in China, has been circulating around iPhone jailbreaking and hacking circles since at least February. While leaks about upcoming Apple products aren’t uncommon, sources in the jailbreaking […]


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Review: iPhone SE is the definition of affordable smartphone power

April 28, 2020

Via: Apple Insider

From a technological standpoint, the iPhone SE is everything that was predicted. If you have an iPhone 8, or even an iPhone 7, you already know what you’re getting into in every regard except speed. The 2020 iPhone SE is […]


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iPhone SE (PRODUCT)RED purchases contribute to COVID-19 relief fund

April 15, 2020

Via: Apple Insider

In its continued efforts to help fight against the global pandemic, any (PRODUCT)RED purchase made on Apple’s website will directly contribute to the Global COVID-19 Relief Fund, including the new iPhone SE. AppleInsider spotted the change on Wednesday morning, but […]


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Apple’s ‘iPhone SE 2’ entering final production stages

March 4, 2020

Via: Apple Insider

Despite the ongoing issues with the coronavirus affecting the Apple supply chain in China, it seems one upcoming model may not be too heavily impacted by the virus outbreak. If it is to be believed, the tentatively named “iPhone SE […]


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Apple working on folding iPhone display with more robust bend radius

February 4, 2020

Via: Apple Insider

The current trend in smartphones is the addition of a flexible display and movable sections, as evidenced by models from Samsung like the Fold and another rumored device. While producing a smartphone in the first place is a massive feat […]


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iPhone production will see major impact if China factory halt continues

February 3, 2020

Via: Apple Insider

One week ago, Foxconn claimed its facilities were prepared to fulfill all global orders for product assembly, which would include Apple product lines like the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, despite the spread of the virus. In a new report, Foxconn’s […]


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Court allows Apple’s lawsuit against former iPhone chip designer

January 20, 2020

Via: Apple Insider

Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Mark Pierce has ruled that Apple may take its breach-of-contract lawsuit against Gerard Williams III to trial. The judge also dismissed Williams’ claim that Apple had illegally obtained private text messages. However, Judge Pierce […]


Apps & Sites, Mobile Commerce

The 12 best apps for your new iPhone

December 26, 2019

Via: The Verge

If you’re lucky enough to have unwrapped a new iPhone as a holiday gift this year, you’ll probably want to install some new apps on it. Fortunately, we’re here to help with some suggestions. We’ve divided them into two types: […]


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Four 5G ‘iPhone 12’ models in 2020, ‘iPhone SE 2 Plus’ in 2021 coming says Ming-Chi Kuo

December 5, 2019

Via: Apple Insider

In a research note seen by AppleInsider, TF Securities’ Ming-Chi Kuo says that “5G support will be the most critical technology upgrade for new 2H20 iPhone models.” He predicts that all of the “iPhone 12” models in the fall of […]


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Russia to ban iPhones and all devices not pre-loaded with local apps

November 22, 2019

Via: Apple Insider

Russia’s lower house of parliament has passed legislation that will make it mandatory for devices such as Apple’s iPhone that feature apps to include pre-loaded Russian-made ones. It does not dictate that other apps, such as the manufacturer’s own, cannot […]


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Apple will soon let you tack an iPhone onto your monthly Apple Card bill

October 30, 2019

Via: The Verge

In Apple’s Q4 earnings call, CEO Tim Cook announced that later this year, you’ll be able to buy an iPhone on an Apple Card, pay for it over 24 months with zero interest, get your 3 percent cash back on […]


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Apple doubling bailout funds for iPhone screen supplier Japan Display

October 7, 2019

Via: Apple Insider

Following several years of financial issues, culminating most recently in a bailout investor cancelling their commitment, Japan Display claims it is on the verge of a new deal. The iPhone screen manufacturer had previously been expecting a bailout worth 80 […]


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What can Google do to compete with the Apple Watch? Not much

September 19, 2019

Via: The Verge

Here’s my review of the Apple Watch Series 5. It is, of course, the best smartwatch for iPhone users. If you don’t want to spend $400, you can go get a Fitbit Versa or a hybrid smartwatch or — and […]


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Watch Apple throw cake, and many other things, at the iPhone 11 Pro in its new ads

September 14, 2019

Via: The Verge

Apple has released two new commercials for the iPhone 11 Pro, both of which show the phone standing up to more abuse than any one phone should ever have to. The first ad below focuses solely on how tough the […]