Apple Cancels Electric Car Project
Apple has canceled all plans to release an autonomous, electric vehicle, reports Bloomberg. Apple has been working on an Apple Car for more than a decade and invested millions of dollars into development before deciding it was not a viable project.
02/28/2024
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Both iPhone 16 Pro Models Again Rumored to Feature 5x Optical Zoom
Apple plans to expand the iPhone 15 Pro Max's tetraprism camera with up to 5x optical zoom to both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max this year.
02/27/2024
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A new MacBook Air coming soon: Here’s what we know
Alongside major updates to the iPad, a new MacBook Air is also coming soon. The new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models could be introduced at an event in March. Here’s everything we know so far.
02/27/2024
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iOS 18's AI Features Could Revive iPhone Sales in China
iOS 18's rumored AI features could revive faltering iPhone sales in China, according to DigiTimes.
02/27/2024
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Apple's Decision to Disable Web Apps Attracts Scrutiny in EU
The European Commission is considering investigating Apple's move to disable Home Screen web apps in the EU, the Financial Times reports.
02/27/2024
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Internal Apple AI 'Ask' Tool Being Tested by Employees
Apple is reportedly testing an AI tool called "Ask" for AppleCare support advisors that generate answers using data learned from an internal database.
02/26/2024
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Apple Explored These Notch and Dynamic Island Designs for iPhones
Apple explored a variety of ideas for the iPhone's notch area over the years before arriving at the current Dynamic Island design.
02/26/2024
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Apple TV+ 'Foundation' Leadership Rocked after Budget Drama
A new report claims that the show runner of Apple TV+ epic "Foundation" is shifting duties after some behind-the-scenes drama about production and budget cuts.
02/26/2024
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Here’s How Much It Costs Apple to Make the $3,500 Vision Pro
It’s no secret that Apple Vision Pro is pricey, starting at $3,500 for 256GB of storage. New data from research firm Omdia puts that number into context, estimating that Apple’s cost to build Vision Pro – or its “bill of materials” comes in at just over $1,500.
02/26/2024
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HomePod with 'iPad-Like Display' Rumored to Launch in 2025 at Earliest
Apple is still working on a new HomePod speaker with an "iPad-like display" built into it, but the device is unlikely to launch until 2025 at the earliest should the plans move forward, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
02/26/2024
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iOS 18 Rumored to Have Design Changes, macOS Revamp Coming Later
iOS 18 will likely include some design changes, but a macOS revamp might be a year or two away, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
02/26/2024
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iOS 17.4: Apple’s ‘New Instrument Cluster Experience’ for CarPlay Shown Off
Apple’s upcoming iOS 17.4 software update features major App Store changes in the EU, new emoji for everyone, and, most recently, a slight update to CarPlay. After arriving in iOS 17.4 beta 4 this week, we’ve now seen exactly what this change looks like in compatible cars.
02/23/2024
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Apple Search Ads Expands to Brazil and Eight More Countries
Apple Search Ads is launching soon in more countries, expanding into the Latin America region.
02/23/2024
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Apple Believes Spotify Wants a Free Ride, and the EU May Just Give It to Them
Despite evidence that Apple has worked with Spotify and other competitors, Apple appears to expect that the European Commission will rule against the company based on the music competition probe.
02/23/2024
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Some iPhone 15 Users Complain of Ongoing Bluetooth Issues
Some iPhone 15 users have been experiencing ongoing Bluetooth connection issues that have persisted since the new devices launched.
02/23/2024
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Apple's First Foldable Device Won't Be an iPhone, Say Supply Chain Sources
Apple is now deciding on the design of its first foldable device as work on the project ramps up, DigiTimes reports.
02/23/2024
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AirPods Pro Were Almost Named AirPods Extreme
In the months leading up to Apple announcing the AirPods Pro in October 2019, the company considered changing the name of the wireless headphones to AirPods Extreme, according to internal information obtained by MacRumors.
02/23/2024
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Top 7 Best-Selling Smartphones Last Year Were All iPhones
Apple's iPhone models dominated the top 10 best-selling smartphones in 2023, with only Samsung's mid-range devices making the list.
02/22/2024
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Apple Teases MLS Playoffs Lmmersive Video for Vision Pro Coming Soon, Shot in 8K 3D
As this year’s MLS season kicks off today, Apple is promoting its MLS Season Pass subscription service in full-force. Hidden in today’s launch, however, is a tidbit for Vision Pro users for the “first-ever sports film captured in Apple Immersive Video.”
02/22/2024
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Apple Announces 'Groundbreaking' New Security Protocol for iMessage
Apple today announced a new post-quantum cryptographic protocol for iMessage called PQ3.
02/22/2024
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Apple Reverses Course and Says Popular Meditation App Must Pay 30% App Store Fee on ‘Tips’ Sent to Teachers
Apple has reversed course and is now demanding a 30% cut of donations sent to teachers in the popular Insight Timer meditation app. The change apparently comes after Apple allowed the app to use its own Stripe-based in-app purchase system for over a year.
02/22/2024
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Apple Maps Teams Return to UK to Improve Navigation and Walking Details
For nine months, Apple Maps cars and team members with LiDAR backpacks will be touring the UK to update its general mapping, its navigation directions, and the Look Around street view.
02/22/2024
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Apple's New Sports App for iPhone Focused on Simplicity, Says Eddy Cue
Apple today released a new sports app for the iPhone that shows scores, stats, standings, upcoming games, betting odds, and more for a variety of leagues, such as the MLB, MLS, NBA, NHL, Premier League, and the NFL when its next season begins. For ongoing games, the app also displays real-time play-by-play information.
02/22/2024
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Apple Changing the Leadership of its Audio Team ahead of Major Updates to AirPods
The team responsible for audio at Apple will soon undergo leadership changes due to the departure of longtime acoustics vice president Gary Geaves.
02/21/2024
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