Meta slams Apple for ‘undercutting others’ with ad policy

Meta slams Apple for ‘undercutting others’ with ad policy

Meta Platforms Inc. criticized Apple Inc. for changing its App Store terms to take a portion of social-media advertising revenue, saying the iPhone maker was “undercutting others in the digital economy.” The policy change, disclosed this week, requires users and advertisers to make an in-app purchase when they pay to “boost” posts in apps like […]

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iPhone with USB-C: Timeline of events surrounding Apple’s switch to the universal connector

iPhone with USB-C: Timeline of events surrounding Apple’s switch to the universal connector

The European Union formally adopted the law that forces phone-makers to only launch devices with USB type-C ports from 2024, earlier this week. While this may not be a big change for most Android phone-makers who operate in Europe, it will come as a big blow for US-based Apple. The tech giant must now launch […]

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Apple will comply with iPhone USB-C charger law, executive says

Apple will comply with iPhone USB-C charger law, executive says

Apple Inc. will need to comply with a European Union law to switch the iPhone to a USB-C charger, marketing chief Greg Joswiak said on Tuesday. Joswiak said that the company will comply as it does with other laws. He declined to specify when the iPhone may get the charger to replace Lightning. He made […]

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Apple hikes music and TV+ prices in first increases since launch

Apple hikes music and TV+ prices in first increases since launch

Apple Inc. increased prices for its music and TV+ services for the first time, citing rising licensing costs, a move that risks giving rivals an edge in a fiercely competitive streaming industry. The company increased the price of Apple Music to $10.99 a month from $9.99 for individuals, effective immediately, making it more expensive than […]

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Apple’s industrial design chief Hankey to leave three years after Ive

Apple’s industrial design chief Hankey to leave three years after Ive

Apple Inc.’s head of hardware design, Evans Hankey, is leaving the iPhone maker three years after taking the job, creating a significant hole at the top of a company famous for its slick-looking products, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Hankey was named to the post in 2019 to replace Jony Ive, the […]

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Apple cuts production of iPhone 14 Plus

Apple cuts production of iPhone 14 Plus

Apple Inc is cutting production of iPhone 14 Plus within weeks of starting shipments as it re-evaluates demand for the mid-range model, the Information reported on Tuesday, citing two people involved in the company’s supply chain. The Cupertino, California-based company told at least one manufacturer in China to immediately halt production of iPhone 14 Plus […]

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Apple to introduce M2 iPad soon, working on iPad docking accessory: Report

Apple to introduce M2 iPad soon, working on iPad docking accessory: Report

Mark Gurman of Bloomberg recently reported in his “Power On” newsletter that Apple’s M2 iPads will arrive in a “matter of few days.” Gurman also reports that Apple is looking to push the iPad into the home space with a docking accessory that comes with a speaker. Apple’s 11-inch and 12.9-inch M2 iPads are reportedly […]

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Apple headset may feature iris scanner for biometric authentication: Report

Apple headset may feature iris scanner for biometric authentication: Report

Last month, a report suggested that Apple Inc executives previewed its upcoming mixed reality headset to the company’s board and that it had reached advanced stages of development. Now, a report by The Information suggests that Apple’s upcoming mixed reality headset might sport iris scanning biometrics feature similar to how Face ID works on newer […]

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From entry-level iPad to updated iPad Pros, here’s what to expect from Apple in October

From entry-level iPad to updated iPad Pros, here’s what to expect from Apple in October

It’s been a busy year for Apple with launches for this year kicking off with the “Peek Performance” event, which saw the curtains lift on the third-generation iPhone SE, the fifth-generation iPad Air, and more. This was followed by the WWDC in June and finally the “Far Out” iPhone 14 event held last month. The […]

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Apple’s iPhone 15 might make the switch to USB-C: Report

Apple’s iPhone 15 might make the switch to USB-C: Report

Apple will be switching to USB-C as soon as 2023, according to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. In the latest edition of the Power On newsletter, he suggests that the iPhone 15 will mark the transition to USB-C. Currently the iPhone and AirPods support the Lightning port at the bottom for charger and require […]

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