The company claims that after using its graphics technologies for so many years, there’s no way that Apple could create its own GPUs without infringing on Imagination’s patents.
AAPL, MSFT Among Stocks Affected By NASDAQ Glitch
Nasdaq is blaming Bloomberg and other market-tracking sites for publishing test data that reset the prices of several tech stocks.
Happy U.S. Independence Day, from TMO!
In honor of Independence Day—a U.S. holiday—The Mac Observer is taking off Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday July 4th. We will return on Wednesday, July 5th, with our usual Apple, Mac, iPad iPhone, and Apple Watch news. TMO’s Daily Observations podcast is taking off the holiday, too, and our Background Mode podcast will be back next week. Enjoy the holiday!
Puck Killed the Wi-Fi – Mac Geek Gab 664
Keyboard shortcuts, system-wide tools, reversing panorama mode, and putting the finishing touches on your system updates are the things you’ll learn about in just the first few minutes of this episode. From there it goes even deeper, including a great segment about managing your email on macOS and iOS. You won’t want to miss this one. Press play… and enjoy!
Samsung Plans to Build World's Largest OLED Factory
Pop quiz: What do you do if you want every company, including Apple, to buy your OLED panels for their smartphones? Answer: You build the world’s largest OLED factory, which is exactly what Samsung is doing. Demand for OLED panels isn’t letting up so it’s no surprise Samsung is investing in the future.
Is the iPad a Real Computer? Do its Users Deserve it?
Those who like to argue about whether the iPad is a full-fledged computer are wasting their time, and no one cares.
5 More Cool iOS 11 ARKit Demonstration Videos
We found some more videos showing some really cool demonstrations of ARKit in action.
Apple's My Support Page is Back With New Design
Using My Support, you can view your device repairs, warranties and a whole lot more—just like you used to.
In iOS 11, Apple Has Removed 3D Touch Multitasking
Maybe Cupertino has a new way coming for multitasking with 3D Touch, but for now it’s limited to the Home button.
Power Dot Pro Rapid Car Charger: $14.99
Need to charge up your iPhone in the car? Then check out today’s TMO deal on the Power Dot Pro Rapid Charger. It offers 24W and two USB ports with over charging, over heating, and over voltage protection in a surprisingly small package. Just plug it into your car’s auxiliary outlet and start topping off your smartphone battery. The Power Dot Pro Rapid Charger costs US$14.99 with TMO’s deal—that’s 40% off the regular $24.99 price.