It’s been 10 years since the launch of the Apple Store app, and to celebrate, Apple has a little hidden easter egg that you can find if you search for “10 years” in the Apple Store app. As noted by …
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Virginia launches the first U.S. app using Apple-Google coronavirus notification tech
Virginia’s coronavirus notification app, called Covidwise, launched on Wednesday, just under four months since the Apple-Google partnership was first announced.
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Samsung’s Note 20 includes a charger in the box, unlike reports of Apple’s next iPhone
Looking to get the new Note 20 5G or Note 20 Ultra 5G? You’ll be pleased to know that your $1,000-plus new phone won’t need you to go shell out extra cash to get a charger. After announcing the new …
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‘iPhone 12’ will use magnets to simplify charging positioning, leak claims
… reports that the “iPhone 12” chassis may feature smaller batteries than the iPhone 11 range, a new leak claims that there will be a series of magnets which may be related to wireless charging.
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Apple’s iMac Pro now includes 10-core processors as standard
As part of a range of iMac upgrades on Tuesday, Apple has entirely dropped its original 8-core Xeon option for the iMac Pro in favor of a 10-core configuration at the same price.
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Deals round up August 5
Sporting Goods / Outdoors LifeStraw Personal Water Filter for $11.99 at Amazon Streamlight Nano Black 73001 White LED 1 Keychain Flashlight for $5.83 at Amazon New Taylormade Spider Tour T-Line Putter …
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10 things to know before you buy refurbished electronics
There’s a simple reason to buy refurbished tech instead of a brand-new device—saving money. But it’s also nice to avoid sending a gadget to the landfill. The problem is that refurbed products are not …
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Google just announced 2 new 5G smartphones coming this year as Apple’s first 5G iPhone launch could be right around the corner
Google is teasing two new 5G Pixel phones that will be launching this year just before Apple’s expected iPhone 12 release in the fall.
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Discussing Apple’s App Store with Rogue Amoeba’s Paul Kafasis on the AppleInsider podcast
Following months of drama about Apple’s App Store policies and procedures, your AppleInsider Podcast hosts talked to Mac developer and founder of Rogue Amoeba software, Paul Kafasis, to get the …
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Apple Faces $1.4 Billion Patent Lawsuit In China That May Block iPhone Sales In The Country
Shanghai Zhizhen has alleged that Apple’s devices violated its patent for a virtual assistant that is similar to Siri, and the company is suing Apple for around 10 billion yuan in damages (around $1.4 …
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Apple May Launch This Year’s Delayed ‘iPhone 12’ Lineup in Two Stages, With 6.1-inch Models Debuting First
Apple last week confirmed that its “iPhone 12” launch will be delayed this year due to the ongoing global health crisis and restrictions …
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Apple Confirms Surprise New iPhone 12 Release
Almost everything is known about Apple’s new iPhone 12 range: both the good and, more recently, the bad. And now Apple has confirmed their release as well. Speaking on an earnings call following the …
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Apple Removes Nearly 30,000 Apps From China App Store
Apple on Saturday removed nearly 30,000 apps from its Chinese App Store due to the apps lacking an official license from local regulators, …
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New Apple Flagship Store Opens in Beijing, China
Chinese visit Apple’s new megastore, adopting strict Covid-19 health and safety measures, in Beijing on Sunday, August 2, 2020. The opening up of the new, state-of-the-art flagship store comes at a …
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iPhone SE 2020 vs. 2016: Everything Apple changed in the new version
Apple’s new iPhone SE is still one of 2020’s most exciting phones. Here’s how it stacks up against 2016’s iPhone SE and more recent iPhones.
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Apple Marks Return of NHL With New ‘Hockey Tape’ Ad Shot on iPhone 11 Pro
Apple today marked the return of NHL hockey with a new “Shot on iPhone” ad on its YouTube channel in Canada. Titled …
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Apple Launches New Gift Card for ‘Everything Apple’
Apple has introduced a new single gift card in the U.S. for all things Apple. The card, first spotted by iCulture, can be used at the App Store …
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