The good news is that Apple’s upgraded glass for the iPhone X is pretty tough where drops are concerned. The bad news is that the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+’s thicker glass and aluminum may be a bit tougher. SquareTrade today conducted its traditiona…
Lees meerThe next generation of Apple displays for Apple Watches and iPhones could be based on MicroLED technology. Apple is reportedly developing its own MicroLED screens for future Apple Watches and iPhones that would make them thinner, brighter, and more …
Lees meerThis could be nifty, especially if you’re in Paris this week. Apple has been sending out invitations to a developer workshop in Paris. It will be held next Friday, March 23 at the Station F startup incubator. The workshop will last for two hours and…
Lees meerApple’s education department has been hard at work on something. Or assorted things. And those things will be announced on March 27th, as Apple has just sent an invitation out focusing on “creative new ideas for teachers and students.” This doesn’t …
Lees meerFollowing a late 2017 interview with BuzzFeed, Apple’s Phil Schiller and Craig Federighi stated that a new Mac Pro is en route, but that it wouldn’t be released until 2018. The duo also stated that a new display is coming, with teams working hard on…
Lees meerThe GrayKey forensic tool has surfaced, albeit it could present privacy and security concerns if obtained and misused by criminals and thieves. GrayKey offers a way for government agencies and members of law enforcement to gain access to an iPhone w…
Lees meerApple Maps’ data has now been updated to include public transit data for Orlando, Florida. The update provides users with information about bus routes, times, and service updates across the metropolitan area. The new Transit data adds information to…
Lees meerApple has that its 2018 Worldwide Developers Conference will take place from June 4th to the 8 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose. The company is expected to unveil iOS 12, macOS 10.14, watchOS 5, and tvOS 12. WWDC 2018 will run from June …
Lees meerIf you’re tired of the rather large/bloated nature of iTunes and just want to play some MP3s like you did years ago, it’s worth trying Tiny Player for the Mac. Tiny Player, developed by Catnap Games, is available for free. While the application does…
Lees meerApple Made-for-iPhone/iPad/iPod (MFi) licensing program now extends to Lightning to 3.5mm output cable and USB-C ports. The new specs were detailed in Apple’s recently updated materials for manufacturers in the MFi program, according to sources. Per…
Lees meerApple could be looking to fight keyboard chow/keyboard debris in its forthcoming keyboard designs. A recently published patent from 2016 shows how Apple could make its Butterfly keyboard technology more resistant to various crumb and dust particles …
Lees meerAliveCor’s FDA-approved KardiaBand EKG reader could be used with the Apple Watch to detect high levels of potassium in the bloodstream. The company, which cooperated with the Mayo Clinic for two studies, noted that the KardiaBand device could be use…
Lees meerThe rumor mill has it that Apple could not only release a cheaper MacBook Air and a cheaper iPad this year, but could also release a more affordable HomePod as well. A recent report suggests that the cheaper HomePod could launch in the United States…
Lees meerThe next generation of Lightning connectors could be waterproof. Per a recently published Apple patent, the company is working on updating its current Lightning connector design to “create a liquid-tight seal.” The patent notes that as devices see m…
Lees meerThis is interesting. California on Wednesday became the latest state to ready so-called “right to repair” legislation that would require companies like Apple to provide consumers and third-party repair outlets access to repair information, diagnosti…
Lees meerEven though the HomePod may leave something to be desired in its current incarnation (wood-stained rings included), a number of Amazon’s Echo Alexa units have begun laughing at their owners. Following customer complaints of creepy, unprompted laughs…
Lees meerApple has recently added more than 20 new regional banks and credit unions across the United States, as follows: Advancial Federal Credit Union Anahuac National Bank ASI Federal Credit Union Auburn State Bank BankSouth Burbank City Federal Credit Un…
Lees meerApple looks to be discontinuing its iTunes LP format this year. The format offered a rich experience with digital music and could include lyrics, photos, and liner notes as well as access to video. The format had never been optimized for iPhone or i…
Lees meerIt’s a rumor, but it might bear some fruit. As of February, KGI Securities analyst and overall guru Ming-Chi Kuo stated that Apple is working on a set of high-end, over-the-ear headphones. Kuo has stated that Primax and SZS will be the primary suppl…
Lees meerA second iPhone unlocking company has just entered the market. A startup called Grayshift is advertising a tool called “GrayKey,” which costs $15,000 for an always-online version limited to 300 uses. An unlimited offline edition is priced at $30,000…
Lees meerThe rumor mill has it that Apple is looking to release a lower-priced MacBook Air in 2018. Per a research note released by Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities, Apple is looking to introduce the notebook in the second quarter of 2018. The research note ad…
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