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Hyundai, BYD Vehicles To Add iOS Wallet Digital Car Key Support
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Hyundai, BYD Vehicles To Add iOS Wallet Digital Car Key Support

Jeff Butts · June 2, 2022

Changes to an iOS configuration file point to more automakers adding support for Apple’s digital car key feature.

Thanks to Supply Chain Control, Apple To Be Least Impacted As Global Smartphone Shipments To Decline by 3.5%
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Thanks to Supply Chain Control, Apple To Be Least Impacted As Global Smartphone Shipments To Decline by 3.5%

Arnold Zafra · June 2, 2022

While global smartphone shipments decline by as much 3.5% in 2022, IDC believes Apple’s supply chain control will make it the least affected.

Google TV App Arrives for iOS to the Apple App Store
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Google TV App Arrives for iOS to the Apple App Store

Nick deCourville · June 1, 2022

Google TV is now available for iOS users. The new Google TV app replaces Google Play Movies & TV, much like it did on Android.

Juan Paz Made Head of Latin Music Business at Apple Music
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Juan Paz Made Head of Latin Music Business at Apple Music

Nick deCourville · June 1, 2022

Juan Paz will not be the Global Head of Latin Business for Apple Music. This news arrives as Apple is looking to expand in Latin markets.

Apple Announces Finalists of the 2022 Apple Design Awards Ahead of WWDC Event
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Apple Announces Finalists of the 2022 Apple Design Awards Ahead of WWDC Event

Arnold Zafra · June 1, 2022

Apple has announced the list of finalists in the 2022 Apple Design Awards ahead of the WWDC 2022 event on June 6.

Turn Your iPad into a Handheld Gaming Console with the Gamevice Gaming Controller
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Turn Your iPad into a Handheld Gaming Console with the Gamevice Gaming Controller

Nick deCourville · May 31, 2022

Today Gamevice has released a controller that turns most iPads into a mobile gaming device. The company also has a device for iPhone.

Apple Takes the Bronze in Gaming Revenue for Public Companies in 2021, Will 2022 Say the Same?
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Apple Takes the Bronze in Gaming Revenue for Public Companies in 2021, Will 2022 Say the Same?

Nick deCourville · May 31, 2022

A report from “Statista” shows that in 2021 Apple came in third for top ten public companies by gaming revenue. Can they keep the pace in 2022?

Judge Rejects Apple’s Appeal Aiming to Dismiss Antitrust Lawsuit Filed by Cydia
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Judge Rejects Apple's Appeal Aiming to Dismiss Antitrust Lawsuit Filed by Cydia

Nick deCourville · May 31, 2022

An Oakland, California judge has rejected an appeal by Apple in regard to an antitrust lawsuit filed by the developers of Cydia.

Apple’s A16 Chip to Stick With 5nm, M2 Will Jump to 3nm
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Apple’s A16 Chip to Stick With 5nm, M2 Will Jump to 3nm

Jeff Butts · May 27, 2022

A supposed leak suggests Apple’s A16 chip will still be manfactured using the 5nm process while the M2 skips to 3nm.

Microsoft Developing Low-Cost Streaming Xbox Dongle That May Rival Apple TV
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Microsoft Developing Low-Cost Streaming Xbox Dongle That May Rival Apple TV

Nick deCourville · May 27, 2022

Reports indicate that Microsoft is working on a Xbox dongle that would connect to an HDMI port. This may be stiff competition for Apple TV.

Rumors Circulate of iCloud Time Machine for Mac & New AirPort Routers, Though There May be Obstacles
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Rumors Circulate of iCloud Time Machine for Mac & New AirPort Routers, Though There May be Obstacles

Nick deCourville · May 26, 2022

Rumors are circulating that Apple may be considering a new AirPort as well as iCloud-centric Time Machine. This may or may not be the case.

Apple’s WWDC22 Kicks Off June 6 with Keynote–Here’s What to Expect
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Apple's WWDC22 Kicks Off June 6 with Keynote--Here's What to Expect

Nick deCourville · May 26, 2022

WWDC22 is set to start June 6 with an opening Keynote address, here’s what you may expect from the developer’s event.

Apple’s Mixed Reality Headset May Not be Standalone After All
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Apple’s Mixed Reality Headset May Not be Standalone After All

Jeff Butts · May 26, 2022

Apple’s mixed reality headset may not be standalone after all. A recent patent filing suggests using a base station and relay docks.

Starting Today Apple Stores Begin Accepting iPhone-to-iPhone Contactless Payment
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Starting Today Apple Stores Begin Accepting iPhone-to-iPhone Contactless Payment

Nick deCourville · May 25, 2022

Starting today, Apple Stores in the U.S. are now accepting contactless payments. The company tested the feature earlier this month.

Apple Highlights the Success of Smaller Businesses and Entrepreneurs on the App Store
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Apple Highlights the Success of Smaller Businesses and Entrepreneurs on the App Store

Nick deCourville · May 25, 2022

Today Apple issued a press release highlighting two reports that focus on the growth of small businesses within the App Store.

Apple Notifies This Year’s Swift Student Challenge Winners
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Apple Notifies This Year's Swift Student Challenge Winners

Nick deCourville · May 24, 2022

As WWDC22 approaches, Apple has begun informing winners of this year’s Swift Student Challenge. Applications ended in April.

Today at Apple Creative Studios Expanding to Seven Locations, Offer New Curricula for Young Creatives
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Today at Apple Creative Studios Expanding to Seven Locations, Offer New Curricula for Young Creatives

Nick deCourville · May 24, 2022

Apple has unveiled plans for its Today at Apple Creative Studios initiative, which will help young creatives from underrepresented areas.

Always-On Display Could Come in iPhone 14 Pro
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Always-On Display Could Come in iPhone 14 Pro

Jeff Butts · May 24, 2022

As display panel technology advances, so do features. The iPhone 14 Pro could feature always-on display without killing your battery.

Apple Spent Millions Attempting to House Homeless in San Jose, Yet Issues Linger
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Apple Spent Millions Attempting to House Homeless in San Jose, Yet Issues Linger

Nick deCourville · May 24, 2022

Apple has been paying for several homeless people to stay in a motel, now the company is trying to house all of them.

Apple Shares Schedule for Upcoming WWDC 2022
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Apple Shares Schedule for Upcoming WWDC 2022

Jeff Butts · May 24, 2022

Apple has offered up the schedule for WWDC 2022, taking place from June 6 to 10. A hybrid event, a keynote will kick things off.

AirPods Pro 2 Charging Case Will Still Support Lightning Port, Mass Production to Start in July in Vietnam
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AirPods Pro 2 Charging Case Will Still Support Lightning Port, Mass Production to Start in July in Vietnam

Arnold Zafra · May 24, 2022

Noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that the charging case of AirPods Pro 2 will still feature a Lightning port instead of USB-C.

For the First Time South Korea to Begin Manufacturing Front-Facing iPhone Camera, Starting with 14
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For the First Time South Korea to Begin Manufacturing Front-Facing iPhone Camera, Starting with 14

Nick deCourville · May 23, 2022

Reports indicate that for the iPhone 14, Apple will be switching to a South Korea company to manufacture the front-facing camera, a first.

Advanced Wireless Threat Detector Now Helps Locate Unwanted Nearby Apple AirTags
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Advanced Wireless Threat Detector Now Helps Locate Unwanted Nearby Apple AirTags

Jeff Butts · May 23, 2022

A tool used by law enforcement to find GPS trackers has been updated to also locate unwanted Apple AirTags and other new trackers.

Apple Looking to Legally Block Patent Troll from Refiling Face ID Patent Claims
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Apple Looking to Legally Block Patent Troll from Refiling Face ID Patent Claims

Nick deCourville · May 23, 2022

A patent troll has filed a claim against Apple regarding Face ID only to withdraw the complaint. Apple is looking to put an end to the claim.

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