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Qualcomm-Funded Study Claims Its Modems Outperform Apple’s C1

woensdag 28 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

A new report commissioned by Qualcomm claims that Android phones using its latest modems significantly outperform Apple’s first in-house 5G modem, the C1, featured in the iPhone 16e. The study, conducted by Cellular Insights, suggests Qualcomm’s mod…

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Apple Acquires Indie Video Game Studio RAC7

woensdag 28 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has acquired RAC7, the two-person studio behind Sneaky Sasquatch, marking its first-ever purchase of a video game developer. The acquisition is a rare move for the company, which has traditionally worked with third-party studios to build its A…

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Texas Approves App Store Law on Age Verification

dinsdag 27 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Texas has passed a new law that will force app stores to verify users’ ages and require parental consent before minors can download most apps or make in-app purchases. Known as the App Store Accountability Act (Senate Bill 2420), the legislation was…

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iOS 19 May Enable eSIM Transfers from iPhone to Android

dinsdag 27 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple may finally be adding support in iOS 19 to transfer eSIMs from iPhones to Android devices, removing one of the last pain points in switching between platforms. Currently, moving your eSIM from iPhone to Android often requires contacting you…

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Apple Has 30 Days to Align App Store Rules With EU Digital Markets Act

dinsdag 27 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has a month left to change its App Store rules to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), or risk further penalties. The European Commission found that Apple’s business terms, even after recent changes, do not meet the DMA’…

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Apple Invites App Adds First New Feature Since Launch

dinsdag 27 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has rolled out the first new feature for its Invites app since it launched earlier this year. The update, available now via the App Store, introduces "Link tiles"—a tool that lets users embed external links directly into event invitations. …

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Apple Faces Legal Investigation Over Delayed Siri Upgrade

dinsdag 27 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple is facing a potential class-action lawsuit due to delays in implementing promised upgrades to its Siri digital assistant. Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, a law firm known for representing investors in securities fraud cases, announced it is…

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iPhone May Adopt 200MP Camera Like Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra

dinsdag 27 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple is testing a 200-megapixel camera sensor, potentially signaling a major upgrade in iPhone photography. The leak comes from Digital Chat Station, a known source on the Chinese platform Weibo with a history of accurate Apple-related information.…

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Two Years With The iPhone 13: Is It Time to Upgrade?

dinsdag 27 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

I didn’t expect much from an entry-level model. But two years in, and I’m happy to say that it has held up better than I imagined. I got my iPhone 13 back in January 2023. At the time, I wasn’t really planning on upgrading, but my carrier offered it…

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Second Display Not Detected in macOS Sequoia 15? 7 Fixes

dinsdag 27 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

If your second display isn’t detected, the first step is to figure out whether the problem is with macOS, the monitor, or your Mac. Skip hardware repairs unless you know what you’re doing. For software-related issues, however, you’ve got a few solid…

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Apple’s iPhone Shipments from India to U.S. Jump 76%

dinsdag 27 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has shipped more iPhones from India to the U.S. than from China for the second consecutive month, marking a significant shift in its production strategy and tariff policies. In April 2025, shipments from India rose 76% year over year, reaching…

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Apple Says App Store Rules Saved Users From Over $9B in Fraud

dinsdag 27 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple claims its App Store policies have blocked over $9 billion in fraudulent transactions in the past five years. The company says more than $2 billion of that was stopped in 2024 alone. This announcement comes as Apple faces renewed criticism ove…

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Apple Rejected a $5 Billion Satellite Deal from Elon Musk’s SpaceX

dinsdag 27 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple turned down a $5 billion offer from Elon Musk’s SpaceX in 2022, blocking what could have been a major shift in iPhone satellite connectivity. The deal, proposed shortly before the launch of the iPhone 14, would have made SpaceX the exclusive s…

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I Used the AirPods Max for a Year, Here’s What You Should Know Before Buying

dinsdag 27 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

The AirPods Max is one of Apple’s more controversial releases. Although it didn’t spark as much backlash as the Vision Pro, the community was definitely split. On one hand, it’s a premium pair of headphones with excellent noise cancellation and spat…

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Whatsapp App Is Now Officially Available for iPad on App Store

dinsdag 27 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

WhatsApp has officially released a native app for iPad. After years of limited access through the web or linked devices, iPad users can now install WhatsApp directly from the Apple App Store. The update brings a full-featured messaging experience ta…

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iPhone to Feature Under-Display Camera and Face ID by 2027

dinsdag 27 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple is reportedly planning to introduce a fully uninterrupted iPhone display by 2027, integrating both the front-facing camera and Face ID system beneath the screen. This move will mark the final phase in a three-year sequence of hardware redesign…

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Apple Expands Tap to Pay to 8 New Countries, Adds Tap to Provision in 10

dinsdag 27 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple is expanding its Tap to Pay on iPhone feature to eight new European countries, allowing merchants to accept contactless payments using only an iPhone. Alongside this expansion, Apple will roll out Tap to Provision in 10 more countries, making …

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Apple vs. Xreal Smart Glasses: Which One Has Me More Excited?

dinsdag 27 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

If you're trying to figure out whether Apple or Xreal is closer to cracking smart glasses that are actually worth wearing, I’ve been deep in both ecosystems, testing, researching, and following tech roadmaps. And here’s my honest take: Xreal has me …

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Nothing CEO Dismisses Apple as a Creative or Innovative Company

dinsdag 27 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Carl Pei, CEO of British smartphone startup Nothing, has bluntly criticized Apple, claiming the tech giant has lost its creative spark. In a recent interview with WIRED, Pei said Apple, once an industry trailblazer, has become too large and corporat…

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Curve Pay Becomes First Digital Wallet to Rival Apple on iOS in EEA

dinsdag 27 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Curve Pay has officially launched on iOS, becoming the first digital wallet to directly compete with Apple Pay in the European Economic Area (EEA). This move follows Apple’s compliance with the European Commission’s ruling that forced the company to…

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iOS App Hints at Imminent Grok 3.5 Launch

maandag 26 mei 2025 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

A subtle change in the Grok iOS app interface suggests xAI is preparing to launch Grok 3.5. A new model selector now appears directly on the text input bar—clear evidence that the next version is nearing rollout. The change signals backend readiness…

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