Apple has been granted a patent (number 11,061,490) for“capacitive wireless charging systems.” It hints at the ability of future iPads to wireless charge an Apple Pencil. About the patent Currently, to charge a second generation Apple Pencil, you mu…
Lees meerApple offered some seriously updated speakers on the 24-inch iMac. And a newly granted patent (number 11,061,642) for “devices with enhanced audio” shows that the tech giant has even more plans along those lines. About the patent In the patent filin…
Lees meerWorldwide personal computer (PC) shipments totaled 71.6 million units in the second quarter of 2021, according to Gartner. That’s an increase of 4.6% from the second quarter of 2020, notes the research group. And the report is great news for the Mac…
Lees meerThe percentage of workers permanently working from home is expected to double in 2021. Setapp is launching a Remote Work Pack in partnership with Yac, an audio first messaging platform. Yac Remote Work Pack will be the flagship in the newly launched…
Lees meerThe California State University (CSU) has announced the launch of the first phase of CSUCCESS (California State University Connectivity Contributing to Equity and Student Success), an initiative “to enhance student achievement and create more equita…
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Lees meer“Lovecraft Country” creator and showrunner Misha Green has inked a multiple-year overall deal with Apple, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The deal reunites Green with former Sony TV presidents-turned-Apple heads of worldwide video Zack Van Ambu…
Lees meerThe latest game on Apple Arcade, Apple’s US$4.99/month or $49.99/year game streaming service that has over 130 games, is Ultimate Rivals: The Court. It’s available for the iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. (Apple Arcade is also available as part of t…
Lees meerApple has expressed interest in the streaming rights for a package of National Football League games the NFL is now auctioning, according to The Information. If a deal is made, it would almost certainly attract more eyeballs to Apple TV+. However, A…
Lees meerThe Hollywood Critics Association is out with the nominees for its inaugural HCA TV Awards. Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” scored a leading eight noms overall, followed by Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” with seven. NBC and HBO took network/platform bragging …
Lees meerApple has released the fifth developer betas AND public betas of macOS 11.5, iOS 14.7, iPadOS 14.7, tvOS 14.7, and watch OS 7.6. Registered developers can download the betas via Apple’s developer portal. Or they can be downloaded over-the-air once …
Lees meerApple has filed for two more patents for “Apple Glasses.” That’s the moniker attributed to the rumored augmented reality/virtual reality head-mounted display (HMD). Synthesized reality user interface Patent filing number 20210208688 is for a “method…
Lees meerThe Apple Watch may use GymKit to interact with even more fitness machines for even more accurate data collection. Apple has filed for a patent (number 20210205663) for a “wearable computer with fitness machine connectivity for improved activity mon…
Lees meerOn a regular basis, Apple World Today posts a list of notable new apps or app updates that have been released. They may not necessarily be new, but they’re popular and deserve mention. Here are today’s picks. macOS Houdah Software has announced Houd…
Lees meerApple has picked Riyadh as the headquarters of Apple Developer Academy, reports the Saudi Gazette. This makes the Saudi capital the first city in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to host a branch of the institution. What is an Apple De…
Lees meerApple is expected to release its first iPad with an OLED display in 2023, Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) said in a new quarterly OLED Shipment Report. However, the Sellers Research Group (that’s me) thinks we’ll see such a tablet next year.…
Lees meerIn a note to clients — as noted by Business Insider — JPMorgan says that Apple’s upcoming iPhone 13 launch should help boost shares by 21%, according to JPMorgan. The bank raised its price target on Apple to $170 from $165 and reiterated its Overwei…
Lees meerApple has been granted a patent (number 11,056,238) for “personality based wellness coaching” for the company’s Fitness+ service. About the patent Of course, medical science has established that regular physical activity is important to maintaining …
Lees meerApple has been granted a patent (number 11,054,861) for “electronic devices having displays with expanded edges.” It hints at an Apple Watch with a bigger, yet flexible, display. About the patent The patent could also apply to other devices such as…
Lees meerWinners have been announced for the 2021 Irish Film & Television Academy Awards, which took place virtually this year. Apple TV+s “Wolfwalkers” won for Best Film. Deadline notes that it’s only the second time in history that an animation has won the…
Lees meerOn a regular basis, Apple World Today posts a list of notable new apps or app updates that have been released. They may not necessarily be new, but they’re popular and deserve mention. Here are today’s picks. iOS/iPadOS Aram Miquel has announced Pil…
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