Apple Disallows Developers from Collecting and Sharing Contacts Data

​A largely unnoticed change in the revised App Store Guidelines Apple issued during WWDC was a ban on developers building their own databases with collected contact info

Supply Chain Rumor Claims Apple will switch to USB Type-C in its Series of 2019 iPhones

Apple is expected to transition its iOS devices to USB-C connectivity later this year, by shipping a Lightning -> USB-C cable and a new 18W charger, previously rendered here.

The iPhone X was the Most Popular Smartphone in the World in the Q1 of 2018

The iPhone X was the most popular smartphone in the world in the first quarter of 2018, according to estimates

The ex-Apple Superstar is Leaving Uber After a Year

Bozoma Saint John, a former Apple marketing exec hired to fix Uber's brand, is leaving the company.

Smart Lock and Watches are Changing the Way We Unlock Everything

Schools aren't the only places where digitizing IDs might replace the cards we carry around in our wallets.

iOS 11.4 is Killing Battery Life for Some iPhone Users

Apple's recently released iOS 11.4 software update is borking iPhone users' battery life, according to a number of complaints on Apple's support forum.

Apple Shares Trailer for New 'TAG' Episode of Carpool Karaoke, Coming June 15

Apple this morning shared a trailer for what appears to be the inaugural episode of the second season of "Carpool Karaoke

Apple Seeds Second Beta of iOS 11.4.1 to Developers

​Apple today seeded the second beta of an upcoming iOS 11.4.1 update to developers

Apple’s Updated Review Guidelines Prohibit Cryptocurrency Mining Apps on iOS and macOS

In an effort to limit cryptojacking on its devices, Apple has officially stopped accepting cryptocurrency mining submissions for iPhone, iPad and Mac and is no longer permitting such software to be distributed through both App Store and Mac App Store.

Lost iPhone X Somehow Survives Weeks-long River Adventure and Finds Owner

Apple started offering water resistance in its smartphones along with the iPhone 7/7 Plus and iPhone X continues the trend with the same IP67 dust/water resistance.

Samsung Rejects $539M Apple Patent Infringement Verdict, Demands a Retrial

The seven-year long battle between Apple and Samsung over the Korean company infringing iPhone patents seemingly isn’t over yet.

Apple Says iPhone battery Life is not Improved by Closing Apps

Somehow, it has become a part of mainstream culture for iPhone and iPad users to quit all their apps in multitasking as some kind of regular tech maintenance ritual to improve battery life or speed up the hardware.

Apple Stores in London and Beijing to Close This Month for Renovations

Messages posted this weekend to Apple’s website confirm that the company’s Covent Garden and Wangfujing retail stores will close later this month to be refreshed with new store designs.

Apple Music Hires BBC Hip-hop & Grime Editor Ryan Newman

Apple has made another notable hire for its Apple Music team. According to a report from Music Business Worldwide, Apple has hired BBC hip-hop & grime editor Ryan Newman…

Next-gen Apple Watch Design May Feature Solid State Buttons and a Bigger Display

An upcoming version of the Apple Watch will feature solid state buttons with haptic feedback courtesy of Apple’s Taptic Engine, according to a new report from Fast Company.

Apple Promotes Pride Edition Watch Band with Custom Store Displays

​After announcing the availability of a new Pride Edition Woven Nylon Band and watch face at this past week’s WWDC keynote.

Apple Still Signing iOS 11.3 Beta 5/6, Downgrade to It to Jailbreak Your iPhone

If you have been highly disappointed with the fact that Apple has suddenly stopped signing iOS 11.3.1 now that iOS 11.4 is the main public release, then we have an important public service announcement for you: iOS 11.3 beta 5 & 6 are still being signed.

iOS 12 Includes Support for Reporting Unwanted Texts & Calls as Spam

iOS 12 includes a notable update for handling spam messages and calls.

iOS 12 Tells us Exactly How Big the iPhone X Plus Will Be

While distinct sources say that Apple will have three new iPhone X successors in stores this fall, how do we know that an iPhone X Plus exists, and how can we talk about its actual size? From Apple and its iOS 12 testing that preceded the WWDC event.

Apple Accused of Swiping Company’s Logo for iPhone Feature

Apple, familiar with having its designs cribbed by rivals, on Wednesday found itself accused of being a copycat.

It's Time to Make FaceTime Open Source

​Apple's FaceTime will soon support 32 people at once. But what's the point of holding video calls with FaceTime, if people who don't own Apple products can't join them?

Apple's iPhone Addiction Tools are Like Casinos Warning About Gambling, Says App Maker

Apple will introduce new tools to combat smartphone addiction in its next mobile software update — but one app maker likened this to casinos issuing warnings about gambling addiction.

Apple Drew Up a Patent for a New Kind of Blood Pressure Monitor

Two years ago, a handful of Apple employees dreamed up a device that would take the company beyond the world of healthcare apps, and into healthcare products.

Class Action Claims all Apple Watches are Defective

The latest lawsuit over alleged defects in Apple products contends that the company owes $5 million in damages, because all Apple Watches are defective by design.