Apple’s AR attempts are reportedly at a crucial milestone, with prototypes of semitransparent lenses moving beyond into trial production.
Ming-Chi Kuo Predicts First Apple Silicon Macs
The first wave of Apple Silicon Macs are set to include a 13-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. Those will be released this year, With 14.1-inch and 16-inch, MacBook Pro Models coming in 2021. That’s according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, in a note reported on by MacRumors.
In a research note with TF International Securities today, seen by MacRumors, Kuo said he expects the Apple Silicon 13.3-inch MacBook Pro to go into mass production in the fourth quarter of this year, but he also now predicts we will see an Arm-based MacBook Air either in the same quarter or in the first quarter of next year. Kuo still believes that Apple intends to launch a mini-LED 16-inch MacBook Pro and a 14.1-inch MacBook Pro, also with a mini-LED display, but these will likely arrive in the second or third quarter of 2021, and intriguingly, both will have an “all-new form factor design.” Previous rumors suggested an updated 16-inch MacBook Pro could arrive this year in October or November.
Security Friday, App Store Turns Twelve – TMO Daily Observations 2020-07-10
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news items and tips, and the twelfth birthday of the App Store.
Setapp (the Netflix of Mac Apps) Just Keeps Getting Better
Dr. Mac has been a fan of Setapp (the Netflix of Mac apps) since it was introduced and thinks it’s a fantastic value, allowing you to use any or all of its 180+ high-quality apps for just $9.99 a month.
Kinkoo Mini Portable Air Conditioner: $59.99
We have a deal on the Kinkoo Mini Portable Air Conditioner that cools, humidifies, and cleans the dust particles from the air. Fill the viewable water tank, and the device uses evaporation to cool you down—the company says it works best in a hot and dry climate. It’s $59.99 through our deal.
Happy 12th Birthday iOS App Store
The iOS App Store has turned 12-years-old. It first went live on 10 July 2008 and has since created a whole economy.
Apple EU Tax Case Appeal Ruling Due Next Week
The result of Apple and Ireland’s appeal against an EU tax ruling is expected next week but is likely to be appealed further.
'Little Voice' on Apple TV+ Aims to Improve Autism Representation
Little Voice arrived on Apple TV+ on Friday. It features an autistic character Louie King, who was played by an actor who is on the autism spectrum, Kevin Valdez. The actor joined the show’s co-creator, Jessie Nelson, to explain why this was so important.
“He’s really similar to me,” Valdez says. “It’s almost like this role was made with me in mind”… Apple’s service has a show, See, that features a large cast of actors who are blind or low vision. “I was so pleased with how far we’ve come that Apple was so supportive of finding an autistic actor to play this role,” Nelson says. “This is a very different moment in history.” Increasingly, autistic actors are playing characters on the autism spectrum. And those characters are moving beyond the male autistic savant stereotype, says Arianna Esposito, director of lifespan services at Autism Speaks. Having a person with autism playing a role like Louie “really brings an authenticity to the character,” Esposito says.
Spotify, Waze, And Other Popular Apps Crashing in iOS 13 Possibly Thanks to Facebook SDK
Users are reporting that a number of popular apps, including Spotify and Waze, are crashing when they try to use them on an iPhone.
Apple Registers UK Turnover of £1.37 Billion, £6.2 Million Tax Payment
The latest accounts for Apple in the UK showed the firm had a turnover of £1.37 billion with a total tax expense of £6.2 million.
