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[U] Simply Mac Closes its Doors, Many Customers Left Without Their Devices
After Simply Mac announced its bankruptcy, including the closing of all 53 of its stores, many customers find their devices trapped in a closed store.
Apple Awarded Patent For Processing Sound For Its Mixed Reality Headset
A new patent granted to Apple describes how its rumored mixed reality headset could process sound for a more immersive experience.
Apple Announces Preorders for New M2 13-Inch MacBook Pro
Apple just announced preorders for the M2 13-inch MacBook Pro begin June 17, with deliveries starting June 24.
Apple Arcade and Music Revenue Likely to Jump 36% to $8 Billion by 2026
A report from J.P. Morgan analysts indicate that Apple is likely to increase its Arcade and Music revenue 36% to $8 billion by 2025.
Patent Troll Seeking Royalties Over Apple Watch's Auto Unlock Feature
A patent troll is filing a claim against Apple concerning an Auto Unlock feature. The patent in question was filed after Apple already announced the feature.
Apple Signs 10-Year Deal to Stream All Major League Soccer Games Worldwide
A historic partnership between Apple and a professional sports league means every MLS soccer match will soon be available in one place.
iPadOS 16 Allows Device Makers to Develop Drivers for iPad Thanks to 'DriverKit'
Apple has announced that for iPadOS 16, developers will be able to create iPad device drivers for the first time thanks to DriverKit.
Apple's Software Engineering Chief Sheds More Light on Why Stage Manager Is Limited to M1 iPads
Apple’s Software Engineering Chief explains why Stage Manager, the latest iPadOS 16 multitasking feature, will be limited to M1 iPads
Rune Labs Receives U.S. FDA Clearance to Use the Apple Watch for Monitoring Parkinson's Sympto
Rune Labs has received FDA clearance in the U.S. to use the Apple Watch for monitoring Parkinson’s symptoms through the use of its software.
New iPad Pro with M2 Chip and Wireless Charging Coming This Fall
Apple is likely planning a 14.1-inch M2 iPad Pro for 2023 , but the existing iPad Pro models may get an M2 upgrade this fall.
iPhone 14 Front-Facing Camera to Get New Autofocus Lens According to Analyst Kuo
A report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo indicates that Apple has settled on a 6P autofocus lens for the front-facing camera in the iPhone 14.
Apple Original Films Team Up with Nike for First-Look Feature Deal at Sports Films
Apple Original Films is teaming up with Nike’s Waffle Iron Entertainment and Makeready to develop and produce a new series of sports films.
Dutch Antitrust Group Reports Apple Finally Allowing Third-Party Payments in Dating Apps
A Dutch antitrust group said that it was glad to know that Apple will finally allow third-party payment systems in Dutch dating apps.
Here's What's New With Apple Music in iOS 16
Apple has announced new features for Apple Music within iOS 16. Here’s a look at the new update and features.
Apple to Handle All Pay Later Financing In-House
When the Apple Pay Later program launches this fall, the iPhone-maker will handle nearly all aspects of the lending service in-house.
Microtransactions in 'Diablo Immortal' Can Make Maxing a Character Cost $100,000
Activision Blizzard’s latest “Diablo Immortal” has fans excited over the core gameplay, however, some are criticizing the microtransactions.
Samsung Opens New Production Line for iPad and MacBook OLED Displays
Reports from “TheElec” state that Samsung is opening a production line for OLED displays for iPad and MacBooks.
Glasgow Apple Store Employees Unionize, First in UK
Workers from the Apple Store in Glasgow, U.K., have unionized and are asking the company for official recognition of the bargaining unit.
Using an iPad As a HomeKit Hub? Not For Long
Beginning with iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, you won’t be able to use your iPad as a HomeKit hub. Then again, were you in the first place?
Apple's Cloud Gaming Ban and WebKit Stance Seen as Anticompetitive in UK
A UK competition watchdog has concluded that Apple’s positions on cloud gaming and WebKit usage is anticompetitive behavior.
iOS 16 Brings New Camera Upgrade to iPhone 13 Lineup
Apple has announced that iOS 16 is going to include a massive upgrade to the camera in the iPhone 13 lineup.
Communication Workers of America Supports Apple Grand Central Workers' Unionization Efforts
Communication Workers of America (CWA) announced that it will support the unionization efforts of Apple Store workers in Grand Central.
Apple Fitness App Will Be Available for iPhone Users Even Without Apple Watch in iOS 16
Apple’s Fitness app will soon be available for iPhone users with iOS 16 and will allow activity tracking even without the Apple Watch.