The anticipated Apple Watch extreme sports edition should feature a larger screen and battery, along with better durability, sources say.
'Pokémon GO' Celebrates Six-Year Anniversary with New Event, Challenges, and More
Today “Pokémon GO” players are celebrating the sixth anniversary of the game. Launching in 2016, it grew into one of the largest mobile games of all time.
Apple’s M2-Powered MacBook Air Available to Order Beginning July 8
Apple’s all-new redesign of the MacBook Air, an M2-powered laptop, will be available to order in the coming days.
Reddit User Discovers Potential iPhone 14 Accessory, Manufacturer Possibly Taking a Gamble
A user on Reddit has shared an image for an accessory that is allegedly for the iPhone 14. Their place of employment received the accessory.
Apple Seeds Third Developer Betas of Latest Operating Systems, Meaning Public Betas Could Launch Soon
Whether your testing device is an iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, or something else, the third developer beta of its operating system is available.
'2023 Apple History Calendar' Celebrates Famous and Obscure Apple Software Milestones
Blogger and Podcaster Stephen Hackett unveiled a Kickstarter for his “2023 Apple History Calendar” looking at Apple software milestones.
BOE Back on Track to Produce iPhone 14 Panels Despite Past Troubles with Apple
Reports indicate that despite some issues, BOE has received an order from Apple for OLED panels for the iPhone 14.
CSAM Law Can Force Messaging Apps Including Apple to Implement Client-Side Scanning of Messages
A proposed amendment to the U.K. Online Safety Bill Could force tech companies, including Apple, to deploy client-side scanning for CSAM.
Kuo: Apple Might Soon Stop Using the Latest iPhone Chip on Entry-Level and Mid-Range Models
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Apple might stop using its latest chip on mid-range iPhones, making it exclusive to high-end iPhone models.
OmniFocus to be Among First Third-Party Widgets for iOS 16 Customizable Lock Screen
When the new version of GTD app OmniFocus releases, support for iOS 16 Lock Screen widgets may come with it.
Apple Offering Free Beats Flex Earphones to New Apple Music Student Subscribers
Reports indicate that Apple is giving new Apple Music Student Plan subscribers a pair of Beats Flex earphones for free. Restrictions apply.
Experienced Technicians Having Issues with Apple's New Self-Service Repair Program
On Monday, “NPR” interviewed an expert phone repairer concerning their thoughts on Apple’s Self-Service Repair program.
Supply Chain for Apple Silicon Faces Further Price Hikes
Reports from “Bloomberg” indicate that Apple Silicon will likely see price hikes due to various supply chain issues from chip fabricators.
New AirPods Pro Should Arrive This Fall, But Don’t Expect Health Sensors
We’re expecting Apple to release a new version of its AirPods Pro this fall, but without the rumored health sensors we’d heard about.
EU Approves Legislation to Boost Regulation for Apple and Other Big Tech Firms
Landmark EU legislation to regulate Big Tech could have serious implications for Apple’s walled garden in iOS and iPadOS.
Apple Developer Academy at Michigan State University Celebrates its First Graduating Class
Last week, Apple and Michigan State University celebrated the first group of students graduating from the Apple Developer Academy.
Apple's Mixed Reality Headset Could Shake Up the Growing Virtual Reality Headset Market
Apple’s mixed reality headset could shake up the virtual reality headset market, which grew by 240% in 1Q22 with Meta’s dominance.
What To Expect From Apple Watch Series 8
Reports and analysts predict that Apple Watch Series 8 will have the same processing power as previous generations but additional features.
Happy 4th of July
The Mac Observer is taking the day off to celebrate the 4th of July. We wish you a wonderful day and will resume our Apple coverage July 5.
Kuo Doubtful About Report of Apple Cutting iPhone 14 Order
Ming-Chi Kuo doubts reports Apple has cut its initial iPhone 14 order. The analyst points out such a move would be atypical.
TikTok Claims Strong Data Security, Still Planning to Improve It Further
In response to mounting calls to delete TikTok from U.S. app stores, the company insists it maintains strong data security for American users.
Apple to Cut iPhone 14 Orders By 10% Despite High Demand, Sources Indicate
Demand for its next-generation smartphone is expected to run high. However, ongoing supply chain issues forced Apple to cut iPhone 14 orders.
Celebrating the Anniversary of the iPhone: Looking at the Time Apple was Exclusive to AT&T
With this week being the 15-year-anniversary of the iPhone, let’s take a look at when the phone was exclusive to AT&T.
Steve Jobs to Posthumously Receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Today the White House has announced that Apple co-founder Steve Jobs will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.