A report today from The Guardian details claims from one of Apple’s contractors about the conversations that are heard as interactions with Siri are reviewed and analyzed. The report brings up privacy and transparency concerns and Apple has release…
Lees meerBOGO free iPhone XS, Max, more plans are now live via the Black Friday in July Sale, AirPlay 2-ready 4K TVs are starting from $400, and we have a new iTunes movie sale from $5. Head below the fold for more in this episode of 9to5Toys Lunch Break. …
Lees meerT-Mobile and Sprint have been working for over a year to gain approval for their $26 billion merger and today the Justice Department has given a green light for the deal. The news comes as the two carriers have made an agreement for Dish to buy bot…
Lees meerI’ve been watching the Spike Email app for a few months now. Spike Email takes a cue from apps like iMessage and Facebook Messenger, and it brings that same look to email. So many of my emails are short messages (think Slack style), and Spike featu…
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Lees meerApple yesterday confirmed reports that it was acquiring Intel’s smartphone modem business, to aid its efforts to create its own 5G radio chip. Apple said it was paying $1B, but analysts say that this was a lowball offer … more… The post Intel’s lo…
Lees meerApple will not be getting any tariff exemptions on the new Mac Pro, according to a tweet from the president. Whereas the 2013 Mac Pro was made in the USA, the new ‘cheesegrater’ 2019 Mac Pro is going to be manufactured and assembled in China. It wa…
Lees meerA leaker with a good track record suggests that an official WhatsApp for iPad app and a true standalone WhatsApp for Mac app are in the works. It is currently possible to use WhatsApp for Mac, but it’s not ideal. The app can’t be used on its own, r…
Lees meerApple carries out a number of iPhone repairs in-store these days, but there is one fault that stores are forbidden from touching, and that’s swollen batteries. There’s just too high a risk that these will be accidentally punctured during disassembl…
Lees meerApple is reportedly investing in SoftBank’s latest venture capital fund, Vision Fund II. The Cupertino company invested in the original $100B Vision Fund, which was the largest of its kind when launched in 2017 — and the latest fund aims to be even…
Lees meerThe Justice Department’s antitrust investigation into tech giants may not be the only one faced by Apple, Google, Facebook and Amazon. A new report says that eight US states are considering separate antitrust actions of their own. The states are sa…
Lees meerLast night, Apple officially announced that it was buying Intel’s smartphone modem division in a $1 billion deal. Apple will acquire a patent pool and around 2,200 employees. Naturally, Apple wants to use this talent to accelerate the development o…
Lees meerThe Apple credit card was announced in March with the promise of a ‘summer’ release timeframe. With support for Apple Card in the current iOS version, we are now waiting on Apple to flick the switch server-side to make the card become available. Bl…
Lees meerAt its March event, Apple showcased Apple TV Channels, a feature that lets you subscribe to third-party streaming services directly in the TV app on iOS and tvOS. Apple teased CBS All Access as a partner, but the service was not among the services …
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Lees meerAXIS is extending its Prime Day deal for Gear, the company’s simple, solar-powered solution for automating your existing window shades with an exclusive 28%+ off until July 29th. 9to5 readers can get AXIS Gear for just $179 (Reg. $250) for a limit…
Lees meerThe 2019 iPhone Photgraphy Awards (IPPAwards) have been announced today. The winning photographs cover a range of categories and were shot on everything from iPhone SE to iPhone XS. Follow along for a look at the stunning images that won awards thi…
Lees meerApple today has confirmed that it will acquire Intel’s smartphone modem business in a transaction valued at $1 billion. The deal is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2019 and is subject to regulatory approval. more… The post Apple con…
Lees meerHyper Light Drifter is a beautiful pixel art game that has received critical acclaim since its release on Windows, Mac, and consoles in 2016. Now, the award-winning game is coming to iOS, with support for both the iPhone and iPad. more… The post P…
Lees meerA new profile of Apple Music’s VP, Oliver Schusser from Billboard takes a detailed look at how his leadership has affected the team as well as the service’s growth and results over the last year. Colleagues describe him as “a partner, a great liste…
Lees meerReliable supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of TF International Securities has published a new report focused squarely on Apple keyboards. Kuo lays out an updated timeline for when he believes Apple will begin using more reliable keyboards in MacBoo…
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