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Apple’s Upcoming Plans Suggest iPad May Soon Be a Laptop Replacement
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Apple’s Upcoming Plans Suggest iPad May Soon Be a Laptop Replacement

Jeff Butts · June 9, 2022

An upcoming 14-inch iPad Pro is a telling sign of consumer priorities, at least to Apple. The iPad may yet become a laptop replacement.

Top Chinese Economist Suggests Seizing TSMC, Top Apple Chip Supplier
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Top Chinese Economist Suggests Seizing TSMC, Top Apple Chip Supplier

Jeff Butts · June 9, 2022

In a recent online forum, a leading Chinese economist suggested the country should seize control of TSMC, the top Apple chip supplier.

New iOS 16 API Allows Walkie-Talkie Capabilities for Third-Party Apps
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New iOS 16 API Allows Walkie-Talkie Capabilities for Third-Party Apps

Nick deCourville · June 9, 2022

During WWDC22, Apple introduced a new iOS 16 API that will allow developers to add walkie talkie feature to third-party apps.

macOS Ventura Features Support for Popular Racing Peripherals
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macOS Ventura Features Support for Popular Racing Peripherals

Nick deCourville · June 9, 2022

Apple has announced that macOS Ventura will feature support for popular racing peripherals. Other gaming controllers gain support as well.

Judge Approves $100 Million Settlement Between Apple and Developers, Questions $27 Million Attorney Fee
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Judge Approves $100 Million Settlement Between Apple and Developers, Questions $27 Million Attorney Fee

Nick deCourville · June 9, 2022

A California judge has approved a $100 million settlement between Apple and small developers, however, there is an issue of attorney fees.

UK Government Not Seriously Considering EU’s Demand to Use USB-C Charging Cable for iPhones and Other Devices
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UK Government Not Seriously Considering EU's Demand to Use USB-C Charging Cable for iPhones and Other Devices

Arnold Zafra · June 9, 2022

The U.K. government is not seriously considering the recent EU rule that requires all small and medium devices to use USB-C charging cables.

HomePod mini Was Single Best-Selling Smart Speaker for 1Q22
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HomePod mini Was Single Best-Selling Smart Speaker for 1Q22

Jeff Butts · June 8, 2022

During 1Q22, Apple’s HomePod mini was the single best-selling smart speaker on the market, beating out individual Amazon and Google models.

New Memoji Options Included in iOS 16
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New Memoji Options Included in iOS 16

Nick deCourville · June 8, 2022

Along with iOS 16, Apple has announced new features to Memoji, including new customization options for users.

Unreleased HomePod Referenced in iOS 16 Beta
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Unreleased HomePod Referenced in iOS 16 Beta

Jeff Butts · June 7, 2022

Buried in the code for iOS 16, sleuths have discovered references to new Apple hardware. It appears an unreleased HomePod is in the works.

Metal 3 Brings New Games to Apple, Including Long-Awaited ‘No Man’s Sky’
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Metal 3 Brings New Games to Apple, Including Long-Awaited 'No Man's Sky'

Nick deCourville · June 7, 2022

During WWDC22 Apple announced Metal 3, which is helping bring the long-awaited “No Man’s Sky” to Mac and iPad.

Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Cons and Pro Controller Receive Support in iOS 16
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Nintendo Switch's Joy-Cons and Pro Controller Receive Support in iOS 16

Nick deCourville · June 7, 2022

Developer Riley Testut has revealed on Twitter that Apple quietly introduced support for Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons in iOS 16.

New 35W Dual Charging Power Adapters Arrive Alongside New MacBook Air
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New 35W Dual Charging Power Adapters Arrive Alongside New MacBook Air

Nick deCourville · June 7, 2022

At WWDC22 Apple announced new 35W dual charging power adapters featuring USB-C alongside the new MacBook Air.

Apple Announces Next Generation of CarPlay, Includes Multi-Display with Climate Controls and More
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Apple Announces Next Generation of CarPlay, Includes Multi-Display with Climate Controls and More

Nick deCourville · June 6, 2022

Today at WWDC22 Apple has announced the next generation of CarPlay, which will feature deeper integration into vehicles and multi-display.

Apple Announces iOS 16 with a Wealth of New Features, Here’s What’s Included
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Apple Announces iOS 16 with a Wealth of New Features, Here's What's Included

Nick deCourville · June 6, 2022

Today Apple has announced iOS 16, which has numerous changes and features. The new update will arrive to users this fall.

Apple Developer Center Opens Prior to WWDC22 Featuring Rooms Named After macOS Releases
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Apple Developer Center Opens Prior to WWDC22 Featuring Rooms Named After macOS Releases

Nick deCourville · June 6, 2022

On Sunday, those invited to WWDC22 were also invited to an open house of the new Apple Developer Center, located next to Apple Park.

Rumors of New Apple Products Sparked By Leftover Guesses
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Rumors of New Apple Products Sparked By Leftover Guesses

Jeff Butts · June 6, 2022

Rumors of upcoming M2-powered Mac mini and Mac mini Tower products turned out to be leftover guesses, not glimpses of new Apple products.

New York Is the First State to Pass Electronics Right to Repair’ Law
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New York Is the First State to Pass Electronics Right to Repair’ Law

Jeff Butts · June 3, 2022

In a first for the electronics Right to Repair movement, New York passed a law requiring manufacturers provide repair manuals to consumers.

Apple TV+ Releases Trailer for New Maya Rudolph Comedy ‘Loot’
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Apple TV+ Releases Trailer for New Maya Rudolph Comedy 'Loot'

Nick deCourville · June 3, 2022

Today Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for the new Maya Rudolph comedy series “Loot”. The series is set to premiere June 24.

A Look at Apple TV+ Shows Entering a Fourth Season
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A Look at Apple TV+ Shows Entering a Fourth Season

Nick deCourville · June 3, 2022

With a host of new series arriving to Apple TV+, let’s take a look at some shows that will be entering a fourth season on the platform.

Reports Indicate iPhone 14 Lineup Likely to Start with 6GB of RAM

Reports Indicate iPhone 14 Lineup Likely to Start with 6GB of RAM

Nick deCourville · June 3, 2022

A report from “TrendForce” suggests that the iPhone 14 lineup is expected to start with 6GB of RAM, which is up from the iPhone 13.

Rare Apple-1 Signed by Steve Wozniak Up for Auction on Ebay
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Rare Apple-1 Signed by Steve Wozniak Up for Auction on Ebay

Nick deCourville · June 3, 2022

An original “Schlumberger” Apple-1 is currently up for auction on eBay. The machine has been signed by Steve Wozniak.

Harry Styles Helps Promote AirPods with Spatial Audio, Donates Money to Charity
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Harry Styles Helps Promote AirPods with Spatial Audio, Donates Money to Charity

Nick deCourville · June 2, 2022

A new iPod-esque ad campaign from Apple has Harry Styles promoting AirPods, Spatial Audio and his latest album.

Blizzard’s Free-to-Play ‘Diablo Immortal’ Arrives to the Apple App Store Today
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Blizzard's Free-to-Play 'Diablo Immortal' Arrives to the Apple App Store Today

Nick deCourville · June 2, 2022

Today Blizzard has announced that its free-to-play action RPG “Diablo Immortal” arrives to the Apple App Store.

Reasons To Believe We’ll Learn More About realityOS at WWDC
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Reasons To Believe We’ll Learn More About realityOS at WWDC

Jeff Butts · June 2, 2022

We probably won’t get a full announcement of Apple’s mixed reality headset next week. Still, WWDC could give a glimpse of realityOS.

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