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Apple to Make its Retail Debut in Saudi Arabia in 2026
December 9, 2024 – Apple has announced its plans to launch an online store in Saudi Arabia by the summer of 2025, offering a comprehensive range of products, services, and Arabic language support. In a further expansion move, the tech giant intends to open the first of several flagship retail stores in the country starting…
Apple Vision Pro Sales Fall Below 500,000 Units, High Price and Lack of Killer App Cited as Reasons
December 9, 2024 – In his latest “Power On” newsletter, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman mentioned that the usage of Apple’s Vision Pro by its users is not as high as previously anticipated. “Since Vision Pro was launched in February this year, I’ve heard that the company has sold fewer than 500,000 units,” Gurman stated. According…
Apple’s iPhone SE 4 to Feature First Self-Developed Modem Chip, But Performance Lags Behind Qualcomm
December 8, 2024 – In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revealed that Apple’s first self-developed modem chip, codenamed “Sinope”, is set to make its debut in the upcoming iPhone SE 4 in 2025. The chip, which has been in development for over five years, is also expected to be integrated into some…
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Expected in 2026 to Boost Sluggish Market
December 3, 2024 – Despite the current stagnation in the foldable smartphone market due to waning consumer interest, the upcoming launch of Apple’s foldable iPhone is poised to change the game, according to display analyst Ross Young. In his report on the current state of the foldable smartphone market, Young noted that Apple is expected…
Apple Warns Developers: Extended App Store Review Times Expected Near Christmas
December 3, 2024 – Apple has alerted its developers today that with the approach of Christmas, the review times on the App Store may experience an increase. The company has advised developers to commence updating their apps and games in preparation for the holiday season. Historically, Apple had shut down App Store Connect entirely during…
Apple Orders 3nm M5 Chips from TSMC, Production Expected to Start Next Year
November 30, 2024 – According to a report from The Elec, Apple has placed an order for its M5 chips with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). The production of these chips is expected to commence in the latter half of 2025, with the first devices powered by the M5 chip potentially hitting the market by…
Apple’s Declining Interest in (PRODUCT) RED Revealed
November 27, 2024 – According to a report published by technology media outlet MacRumors on November 26th, Apple seems to be gradually “phasing out” its (PRODUCT) RED line of products, with no active plans to introduce new ones. A Brief on Apple’s (PRODUCT) RED Initiative Apple began participating in the (PRODUCT) RED program in 2006,…
Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Series to Embrace Major Design Shift with Aluminum Body
November 26, 2024 – According to Wayne Ma from The Information, Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are set to undergo “significant design changes.” For the first time since the iPhone lineup was divided into Pro and non-Pro models, these two flagship devices will feature an aluminum frame in the Pro…
Apple Rumored to Eliminate SIM Card Slot from iPhone 17 in Expanded Global Rollout
November 26, 2024 – According to a report by The Information today, Apple is planning to remove the physical SIM card slot from iPhones in more countries and regions next year, although no specific nations were mentioned. It is alleged that the current prototypes of the “iPhone 17 Air” do not feature a SIM card…
Apple’s AirTag 2 to Stick With Button Cell Battery, Says Gurman
November 25, 2024 – According to Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman’s “Power On” newsletter today, Apple’s upcoming AirTag 2 will continue to utilize a button cell battery rather than a rechargeable one. Gurman mentioned last week that Apple is currently developing a new AirTag, codenamed B589, which has progressed to mass production testing. The tech giant…