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Supply chain analysis from Daniel Ives at Wedbush indicates the iPhone 13 is on track for a usual launch in September.
Last year, supply chain disruption as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic saw Apple breaking usual tradition from tradition with no n…

According to Bloomberg, and backed up by analysis from iFixit, the HomePod mini includes a secret sensor that is designed to measure the current temperature and humidity of the room the HomePod mini is in. It seems like this sensor could be activated …

Apple’s debut year of original video content has generally been well received, but the optimistic comedy series Ted Lasso is the clear frontrunner. The show continues to pick up awards recognition for Apple TV+.
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In a statement, Apple said that its upcoming App Tracking Transparency rules will be applied to all developers equally, worldwide.
This follows reports that the state-backed Chinese Advertising Association had developed workarounds and was encouragin…

While the sci-fi-sounding “Apple Glasses” remain many years off in the future, rumors and reports continue to swirl around the Apple virtual reality and augmented reality headset. Apple is believed to be releasing this headset next year, as a kind of precursor to the mass consumer glasses. The Apple headset will compete against high-end products like the Valve Index and HTC Vive Pro.

Today, Kuo says that specifications for the product indicate that it will feature a sophisticated eye-tracking system. The headset will be able to detect where the user is looking, if they are blinking, and possibly even include iris recognition that will be able to identify users automatically (the equivalent of Touch ID or Face ID for a headset form factor).

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Although there has been a lot of noise about new AirPods recently, it doesn’t seem like they are actually due for an update anytime soon. Proven leaker l0vetodream has corroborated a recent Kuo report that said AirPods 3 were not scheduled to en…

Starting next month, Apple will allow the Russian government to pre-install apps on iPhones, iPads and other devices starting next month.
In accordance with a new Russian law, Apple users will see a dialog box upon initial setup of new devices that f…

Foxconn is a key partner for Apple with the iPhone, and is believed to be one of the leading manufacturing partners for Apple’s upcoming Apple Car project. The company even confirmed today that it plans to build electric vehicles in North Americ…

Apple and Qualcomm waged war over patent royalties for many years, with Apple alleging Qualcomm was charging unfair rates for essential patents. The companies went to court with billions of dollars on the line, but ultimately reached an out-of-court s…

Apple TV+ today secured its first Oscar nominations, with Wolfwalkers nominated for Best Animated Feature and Greyhound nominated for Best Sound.
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