Sensor Tower: U.S. iPhone users spent an average of $100 on apps in 2019

According to a study by Sensor Tower, consumer spending per active iPhone reached a “key milestone” in the U.S. last year with the average amount spent on in-app purchases (IAP) and premium apps reaching an estimated US$100 for the first time.

Study: smart watch sales to reach 109 million by 2024

Good news for the Apple Watch: the global smart watch market was valued at shipments volume of 44 million in 2018 and it is expected to reach a volume of 109 million by 2024, registering a compound annual growth rate [CAGR] of 14.5% through 2024,…

The Social Distancing Lifetime Subscription Bundle Featuring Rosetta Stone

Today we’re happy to announce one of best deals ever — a bundle featuring a 24-language lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone and two other apps for just $199. The Social Distancing Lifetime Subscription Bundle is designed to help you make the b…

iPhone assembler Wistron plans to have 50% of production outside China by 2021

iPhone assembler Wistron expects to have 50% of production outside China by 2021, according to Digitimes.

Analyst: 5G iPhone will likely launch this fall despite rumors

Loup Ventures’ Gene Munster says he thinks Apple’s 5G iPhone will indeed launch this fall despite rumors that it will be delayed for “month” due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Future Mac keyboards may have built-in microphones

Future Mac keyboards (on laptops and standalone keyboards) may sport built-in microphones per a new Apple patent filing (number 2020097053) for a “method for porting a microphone through keyboard.”

Apple patent filing hints at Face ID coming to the Mac

It’s been predicted for a while, but a newly filed Apple patent (number 20200097747) hints at Face ID will eventually come to the Mac (at least to laptops). It's dubbed "light recognition module for determining a user of a computing device.”

MacVoices: five ways to improve your videoconferencing

On the new MacVoices, host Chuck Joiner offers five (plus a bonus) tips on how to look and sound better when conducting video conference calls.

iFixIt, the gang that tears apart gadgets and looks at their innards so you don't have to, has disassembled the new MacBook Air and found that it's more repairable than is predecessor. Still, it only earns a 4 out of 10 on their repairability sca…

Why does Apple have so many medical masks to donate?

CEO Tim Cook has tweeted that Apple has donated more than 10 million masks in the fight against the coronavirus.

Apple reportedly may delay release of next iPhone by ‘months’

Apple is considering delaying the release of the next gen iPhone by “months” due, of course, to the coronavirus crisis, according to Nikkei, citing three unnamed "people familiar with the matter.”

Apple posts tailer for upcoming limited series, ‘Defending Jacob’

Apple has posted a trailer for its “Defending Jacob,” a limited drama series set to debut on ‌Apple TV‌+ on April 24.

Some system extensions won't be compatible with a future version of macOS

Apple has shared a new support document that says some system extensions will not be compatible with a future version of macOS (although no exact date has been set).

Study: coronavirus expected to add 5% to SVOD subscriptions

Strategy Analytics has recently published its latest forecast for subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) services such as Netflix and Apple TV+. The forecast took account of the expected impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and although th…

Apple among tech firms helping extend impact of COVID-19 response messaging

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ad Council, White House, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that they’re partnering with leading digital and technology platf…

Apple posts firmware version 2.2.2 for its Pro Display XDR

Apple has released firmware version 2.2.2 for the Pro Display XDR.

OtterBox announces cases for new iPad Pros

OtterBox has announced the Symmetry Series 360 and Defender Series cases for the iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd Generation) and iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th Generation) .

There's some good news and some bad news regarding Apple suppliers

Apple suppliers Foxconn and Wistron have suspended all production at their plans in India due to a nationwide lockdown due to the coronavrius outbreak, according to Bloomberg. The is will “hit” the output of Apple’s iPhones and other devices, the…

Apple patent involves next gen display tables for its retail stores

Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,599243) for “systems and devices for providing related content between devices." It involves future display tables for the company's retail stores.

Jamf announces same day support for Apple's myriad operating system updates

Jamf, which specializes in Apple enterprise management, says it’s prepared with both compatibility and key feature support for Apple’s spring operating system releases across its product portfolio.

Some Apple stores will reportedly reopen in April

Apple has told staff that some of its retail stores may reopen in April on a staggered basis and has extended remote work abilities for many employees through at least April 5, according to Bloomberg.