Today users are celebrating the sixth anniversary of Pokémon GO. Released on July 6, 2016, the mobile gaming app has taken an incredibly long journey to where it is today. Niantic, the creators of the game, are celebrating in true Pokémon GO fashion…
Lees meerWhen the Cupertino-based tech giant announced the M2-powered MacBook Air during WWDC, Apple didn’t provide an exact availability date. Wednesday, the company finally announced when folks could start ordering the redesigned MacBook Air. Beginning Fri…
Lees meerAccording to Reddit, it looks like some third-party peripheral manufacturers are getting the jump on developing iPhone 14 accessories. Today a reddit user has revealed that they have received a "Gorilla Glass" accessory that support the iPhone 13, i…
Lees meerThose of us following Apple news weren’t expecting the third developer betas of Apple’s latest operating systems until around July 11. However, the Cupertino-based tech giant is always full of surprises. Coming just two weeks after the second beta r…
Lees meerToday Blogger and Podcaster Stephen Hackett has unveiled his "2023 Apple Hardware Calendar". In 2022, Hackett debuted a physical wall calendar featuring unique Apple product photography and dates highlighting major milestones within Cupertino’s hist…
Lees meerReports indicate that Chinese display manufacturer BOE will proceed with their iPhone 14 screen production, despite issues that caused Apple to put a pause on production in the past. During the manufacturing of the iPhone, BOE changed certain specs…
Lees meerA proposed amendment to the U.K. Online Safety Bill could affect tech companies, including Apple. The proposed amendment will require tech companies to remove child sexual abuse material (CSAM) even from end-to-end encrypted messages. This could for…
Lees meerApple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Apple will be implementing a new business strategy for its iPhone business. He says that future entry-level and mid-range iPhones will no longer feature the latest iPhone chips. Apple will only use its latest c…
Lees meerThe new customizable Lock Screen in iOS 16 is promising, but its true usefulness will depend on third-party widget support. Recently, the CEO of The Omni Group confirmed what may be the first third-party widgets for that customizable Lock Screen. Th…
Lees meerAn interview from NPR indicates that Apple’s new Self-Service Repair program is not the exact answer many customers were looking for. During a Morning Edition segment, host Leila Fadel talks with NPR’s Ziad Buchh about the repair program. Launching…
Lees meerNew subscribers to Apple Music Student Plan may now receive a pair of Beats Flex earphones for free. The earphones have a value of $69.99. First spotted by Michael Burkhardt on Twitter, the deal has been available since June 22 and allows first-tim…
Lees meerThose looking forward to Apple Silicon, such as the new M2, may be looking forward to supply chain issues instead. Apple is likely to face a further increase in chip prices due to a host of global and economic issues. Japanese chemical supplier Show…
Lees meerIt’s widely believed Apple will launch a new generation of its AirPods Pro sometime around fall 2022. The time is ripe for a new model, and sources continue insisting the next model is imminent. The Cupertino-based company has reportedly explored ad…
Lees meerThe European Union is set to become much more meddlesome in how Big Tech operates. EU lawmakers have recently approved landmark Big Tech legislation. The new laws will change how involved EU lawmakers are with how companies like Apple, Google, Meta,…
Lees meerThe Apple Developer Academy celebrated its first round of students graduating last week. Those that took the stage may be future developers of the apps you use everyday. “This is the first time Apple is doing this in North America. To be a part of …
Lees meerThe latest data showed that the global virtual reality headset market grew by 241.6% year-over-year in 1Q22. The IDC predicts global shipment of VR headsets to reach 13.9 million units this year. Meanwhile, the market awaits Apple's entry with its o…
Lees meerApple analyst Mark Gurman says that the Apple Watch 8 will have the same processing performance as its predecessors. The analyst, however, expects new health tracking features such as fever detection. Series 8 Will Have the Same Processing Speed as…
Lees meerToday is the 4th of July, Independence Day in the U.S. In honor of the federal holiday, The Mac Observer is taking the day off. We hope those of you celebrating have a safe but wonderful day. We will resume our coverage of all things Apple on Tuesda…
Lees meerApple follower Ming-Chi Kuo has responded to reports that Apple has already cut its initial iPhone 14 order. The well-connected analyst expressed his doubts. Citing his own supply chain surveys and Apple’s patterns in the past, the analyst believes …
Lees meerLawmakers have ramped up suggestions that video-sharing app TikTok is a surveillance tool for the Chinese Communist party. In response to a call from an FCC commissioner for app stores to ban the app, TikTok’s parent company has opened up. The compa…
Lees meerThe demand for the upcoming iPhone 14 is expected to be high. Unfortunately, ongoing issues with the Cupertino-based tech giant’s supply chain will disrupt the market. As a result, sources indicate Apple is cutting its orders for the iPhone 14 by as…
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