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Apple to Launch AirTag 2 with Enhanced Location Tracking in Mid-2025: Gurman
November 18, 2024 – It has been over three years since Apple introduced the AirTag in April 2021, and now, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company is gearing up to release a new version in mid-2025. In his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman revealed that Apple is developing a new AirTag, codenamed B589, which…
Apple Rumored to Be Exploring Options for a Proprietary Television, Says Gurman
November 18, 2024 – In today’s Power On live communication, Mark Gurman from Bloomberg claimed that Apple is currently evaluating the possibility of “manufacturing its own brand of television.” Rumors of an “Apple-branded television” had surfaced around 2009-2010, but no such product was ultimately released. The only television-like product Apple has ever produced was the…
Apple Declares iPhone XS Max and 6s Plus as ‘Vintage’
November 16, 2024 – According to a report published by tech media outlet MacRumors on November 15th, Apple has recently classified certain older models of iPhone and Apple Watch as either “vintage” or “obsolete” products. Vintage Classification Apple has now designated the iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone XS Max as “vintage.” However, the smaller iPhone…
Apple Emerges as a Green Champion, Earning an 84% Score in Toxic-Free Efforts
November 15, 2024 – Apple has emerged as the top-ranked company in the 2024 Retailer Report Card released by Toxic-Free Future, scoring an impressive 84% and earning the sole “A” grade, according to a report published by tech media outlet AppleInsider. The Retailer Report Card is a tool that evaluates and scores the performance of…
Samsung’s New Ad Takes a Jab at Apple’s Innovation, Sparks Online Debate
November 15, 2024 – Samsung Electronics has released a new advertisement titled “Simon Says,” taking a swipe at Apple and mocking its perceived lack of innovation. In the ad, Samsung pokes fun at the blind following of Apple fans and the homogeneity of Apple products, highlighting the innovation and differentiation of its own offerings. The…
EU Demands Apple to End Geo-blocking on App Store and Music Services
November 13, 2024 – According to a Bloomberg report, the European Commission stated on Tuesday that Apple’s practice of geo-blocking may violate consumer protection rules, adding to the regulatory pressure the tech giant is already facing in the European Union. The EU has demanded that Apple halt its geo-blocking practices for services including the App…
Apple’s Secret iPhone Prototype Surfaces, Possibly a Testbed for Haptic Buttons
November 11, 2024 – A rare iPhone prototype has been unveiled in a video shared by the Youtube channel AppleDemoYT. Originally sourced from an electronics recycling factory, this unique device features a distinctive “double-fish” design (a pattern formed by two intersecting circles, known as “Vesica Piscis” in Latin) on its back, replacing the familiar Apple…
Apple Retail Stores Downsize Vision Pro Displays to Showcase New M4 Macs
November 08, 2024 – According to a post by Mark Gurman from Bloomberg on the Thread platform today, some Apple retail stores have reduced the display space for the Vision Pro headset. Gurman stated that starting tomorrow, Apple will begin to downsize the Vision Pro display areas in certain offline retail outlets to make room…
Apple’s iPhone Hits New High with $1,018 Average Retail Price in the US
November 07, 2024 – According to a report released by market research firm CIRP on November 6th, the weighted average retail price (US-WARP) of iPhones in the US market has reached $1,018. This increase is attributed to consumers’ growing preference for Pro models and their demand for higher storage capacities. The report highlights that in…
Apple Watch Turns 10: Code Reveals Plans for a Major Celebration
November 06, 2024 – MacRumors reported yesterday that Apple is planning a celebration for the “10th anniversary” of the Apple Watch, potentially teasing the launch of a new product. Hints from the iOS 18.2 beta suggest that Apple might be gearing up for commemorative activities, possibly introducing a fresh activity challenge linked to the milestone….