Apple’s iPhones remained the best-seller in the first quarter of 2021 and captured both revenue share and volumes, according to the Counterpoint Research.
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Apple iPhone 12 series account for a third of the smartphone market revenue in Q1 2021
The global smartphone revenue had crossed the 100 billion US Dollar mark in the first quarter of this year. This set a new record for the quarter, which was led by the premium grade flagship like …
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Air Quality Index Feature Expands to More Countries in iOS 14.7 Beta
Apple’s latest iOS 14.7 beta appears to expand support for the Weather app’s Air Quality Index feature to more countries and regions, …
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This Week In XR: Snap’s New Specs, Google’s Starline Telepresence, Walmart Acquires Zeekit For AR Try Ons
Snap released details on its coming 3.0 version of Specs, its AR glasses, which are now in the hands of select developers. The company set aside a billion dollars to develop AR devices last year, and …
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New Apple privacy ad highlights App Tracking Transparency
Apple has shared a new privacy-focused ad highlighting how its App Tracking Transparency feature stops various kinds of tracking on the iPhone.
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Apple brings CEO Tim Cook to court in defense of app store
Apple CEO Tim Cook will take the witness stand Friday to defend the company’s iPhone app store against charges that it has grown into an illegal monopoly — one far more profitable than his predecessor …
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How Your iPhone Apps Are Tracking You
To learn just what these apps are doing, I read 250 App Store labels. Here’s what to know → In the App Store, an app’s privacy section is broken into three categories: “Data Used to Track You,” which …
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Apple expert witnesses testify on App Store security, Apple R&D spending
Several expert witnesses testified on behalf of Apple in its trial with Epic Games Thursday, covering topics such as intellectual property law and the availability of alternative devices among …
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Candace Owens’ husband becomes CEO of Parler as it returns to Apple App Store
Social media app Parler has named George Farmer, husband of Trump loyalist Candace Owens, as its new chief executive. The announcement of the appointment of the British conservative comes as the …
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Surprise iOS 14.7 Public Beta 1 Released Ahead Of iOS 14.6 Launch
Public Beta testers now have the option to stick with iOS 14.6 or install the new beta. So what’s in this mystery release?
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If you haven’t installed Apple’s latest iPhone update yet, read this first
Apple’s latest update to its mobile operating software has proven to be one of the most consequential and news-making software releases in recent memory from the iPhone maker, with iOS 14.5 …
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PopSockets ships iPhone 12 MagSafe lineup including phone grips, wallets
After a January reveal, Popsockets has started to ship a new lineup of MagSafe-compatible grips and wallets, plus PopGrip slides.
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So, You Bought a 5G iPhone. Here’s What You Can Actually Do With It.
All of the iPhone 12 models come with 5G capability, which means faster uploads and downloads, plus the ability to experience new app features. To build these smartphones, Apple engineered all of its …
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20 years after the first Apple Store, get ready for the Google Store
Apple Store opened, Google announced it will open the first Google Store in New York City in the summer of 2021.
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Apple celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness with App Store, Fitness+, Shortcuts Gallery, more
Apple previewed some exciting new accessibility features yesterday and today, it is celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) across many of its platforms like the App Store, Shortcuts app …
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Best Apple Watch deals: Save $70 on a Series 6
The Product Red version of Apple’s flagship wearable is discounted on Amazon. You can save $70 on the 40mm model or $54 on the larger 44mm model.
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Google’s first physical store to open under New York City offices
Almost exactly 20 years to the day after Apple opened its first retail store, Google is finally following suit.
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