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Apple’s A16 Chip to Stick With 5nm, M2 Will Jump to 3nm
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Apple’s A16 Chip to Stick With 5nm, M2 Will Jump to 3nm

Jeff Butts · May 27, 2022

A supposed leak suggests Apple’s A16 chip will still be manfactured using the 5nm process while the M2 skips to 3nm.

Microsoft Developing Low-Cost Streaming Xbox Dongle That May Rival Apple TV
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Microsoft Developing Low-Cost Streaming Xbox Dongle That May Rival Apple TV

Nick deCourville · May 27, 2022

Reports indicate that Microsoft is working on a Xbox dongle that would connect to an HDMI port. This may be stiff competition for Apple TV.

MacBook Pro Manufacturer, Quanta Faces Revolt From Workers Who Are Getting Tired of Lockdowns
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MacBook Pro Manufacturer, Quanta Faces Revolt From Workers Who Are Getting Tired of Lockdowns

Arnold Zafra · May 27, 2022

Quanta, Apple’s key MacBook Pro Manufacturer is facing revolts from workers who have been trapped in a closed-loop system due to lockdowns.

Apple Music 1 Features K-Pop Sensation BTS on Limited Series Prior to New Album Launch
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Apple Music 1 Features K-Pop Sensation BTS on Limited Series Prior to New Album Launch

Arnold Zafra · May 27, 2022

Apple Music 1 is bringing K-Pop sensation BTS on a limited series that tells about the group’s quest for stardom through songs.

Rumors Circulate of iCloud Time Machine for Mac & New AirPort Routers, Though There May be Obstacles
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Rumors Circulate of iCloud Time Machine for Mac & New AirPort Routers, Though There May be Obstacles

Nick deCourville · May 26, 2022

Rumors are circulating that Apple may be considering a new AirPort as well as iCloud-centric Time Machine. This may or may not be the case.

State Privacy Legislation Getting Input from Tech Lobbyists to Push Weaker Protections
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State Privacy Legislation Getting Input from Tech Lobbyists to Push Weaker Protections

Nick deCourville · May 26, 2022

A report from “TNW” indicates that many state legislations concerning privacy are being written by tech lobbyists.

Microsoft’s Psychonauts 2 Available Now on Mac
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Microsoft’s Psychonauts 2 Available Now on Mac

Jeff Butts · May 26, 2022

Microsoft’s popular platformer Psychonauts 2 has released on the Mac. It’s the first major Microsoft game in years to get ported to Mac.

Live-Action ‘Speed Racer’ Produced by J.J. Abrams Soon to Cross Finish Line for Apple TV+
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Live-Action 'Speed Racer' Produced by J.J. Abrams Soon to Cross Finish Line for Apple TV+

Nick deCourville · May 26, 2022

A live-action adaptation of the popular anime “Speed Racer” is set to arrive to Apple TV+ through J.J. Abrams’ company Bad Robot.

Apple’s WWDC22 Kicks Off June 6 with Keynote–Here’s What to Expect
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Apple's WWDC22 Kicks Off June 6 with Keynote--Here's What to Expect

Nick deCourville · May 26, 2022

WWDC22 is set to start June 6 with an opening Keynote address, here’s what you may expect from the developer’s event.

Apple Keeps 2022 iPhone Production Target At 220M, 20M Less Than Original Forecast
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Apple Keeps 2022 iPhone Production Target At 220M, 20M Less Than Original Forecast

Arnold Zafra · May 26, 2022

Apple informed its suppliers that it will maintain 2022 iPhone production target at 220 million units, less than originally forecast.

Apple To Increase Salary of U.S. Retail Store Workers, As Retail Chief Dissuades Workers From Unionizing in a Leaked Video
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Apple To Increase Salary of U.S. Retail Store Workers, As Retail Chief Dissuades Workers From Unionizing in a Leaked Video

Arnold Zafra · May 26, 2022

Apple informed its U.S. retail store workers of salary increases while the company’s retail chief talked against unionizing.

In-App Account Deletion Gets A New Deadline, Developers Have Until June 30 To Update Their Apps
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In-App Account Deletion Gets A New Deadline, Developers Have Until June 30 To Update Their Apps

Arnold Zafra · May 26, 2022

Apple reminded developers to provided an in-app account deletion option if their apps support account creation.

iPhone SOS Feature Saved A Woman From Getting Assaulted By A Man Who Asked For Help Finding His iPhone
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iPhone SOS Feature Saved A Woman From Getting Assaulted By A Man Who Asked For Help Finding His iPhone

Arnold Zafra · May 26, 2022

The iPhone’s SOS feature saved a woman from getting raped by an assailant who asked helped finding his iPhone.

Apple’s Mixed Reality Headset May Not be Standalone After All
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Apple’s Mixed Reality Headset May Not be Standalone After All

Jeff Butts · May 26, 2022

Apple’s mixed reality headset may not be standalone after all. A recent patent filing suggests using a base station and relay docks.

Starting Today Apple Stores Begin Accepting iPhone-to-iPhone Contactless Payment
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Starting Today Apple Stores Begin Accepting iPhone-to-iPhone Contactless Payment

Nick deCourville · May 25, 2022

Starting today, Apple Stores in the U.S. are now accepting contactless payments. The company tested the feature earlier this month.

Leaked Document Suggests Apple is Looking for More Female-Driven Content for TV+
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Leaked Document Suggests Apple is Looking for More Female-Driven Content for TV+

Nick deCourville · May 25, 2022

A document leaked to “Business Insider” reveals that Apple is looking for more female-driven content for TV+.

[U] DuckDuckGo Working with Microsoft Concerning Browser Privacy
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[U] DuckDuckGo Working with Microsoft Concerning Browser Privacy

Nick deCourville · May 25, 2022

A security expert recently revealed that DuckDuckGo’s browser allows for Microsoft trackers, despite the company’s hard stance on privacy.

Apple Highlights the Success of Smaller Businesses and Entrepreneurs on the App Store
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Apple Highlights the Success of Smaller Businesses and Entrepreneurs on the App Store

Nick deCourville · May 25, 2022

Today Apple issued a press release highlighting two reports that focus on the growth of small businesses within the App Store.

Apple Notifies This Year’s Swift Student Challenge Winners
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Apple Notifies This Year's Swift Student Challenge Winners

Nick deCourville · May 24, 2022

As WWDC22 approaches, Apple has begun informing winners of this year’s Swift Student Challenge. Applications ended in April.

Today at Apple Creative Studios Expanding to Seven Locations, Offer New Curricula for Young Creatives
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Today at Apple Creative Studios Expanding to Seven Locations, Offer New Curricula for Young Creatives

Nick deCourville · May 24, 2022

Apple has unveiled plans for its Today at Apple Creative Studios initiative, which will help young creatives from underrepresented areas.

Always-On Display Could Come in iPhone 14 Pro
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Always-On Display Could Come in iPhone 14 Pro

Jeff Butts · May 24, 2022

As display panel technology advances, so do features. The iPhone 14 Pro could feature always-on display without killing your battery.

Waze Adds Apple Music to its Built-In Audio Player
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Waze Adds Apple Music to its Built-In Audio Player

Nick deCourville · May 24, 2022

Users can now integrate Apple Music into the Waze App, allowing for access to millions of songs while they drive.

Apple Spent Millions Attempting to House Homeless in San Jose, Yet Issues Linger
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Apple Spent Millions Attempting to House Homeless in San Jose, Yet Issues Linger

Nick deCourville · May 24, 2022

Apple has been paying for several homeless people to stay in a motel, now the company is trying to house all of them.

Apple Shares Schedule for Upcoming WWDC 2022
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Apple Shares Schedule for Upcoming WWDC 2022

Jeff Butts · May 24, 2022

Apple has offered up the schedule for WWDC 2022, taking place from June 6 to 10. A hybrid event, a keynote will kick things off.

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