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EU Pressures Apple to Open Up Core iOS Features
December 20, 2024 – The European Union (EU) has demanded that Apple make adjustments to its iOS operating system, aiming to enhance compatibility between iPhones and third-party devices such as smartwatches and wireless headphones. The EU is pushing for Apple to open up iOS features like notifications, AirPlay, and AirDrop to third-party manufacturers. This move…
Apple Scraps Plan for Monthly iPhone Rental Service
December 19, 2024 – Apple has scrapped its plans to introduce a hardware subscription service, according to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The proposed service was designed to allow customers to “subscribe” to a new iPhone every year through monthly payments. Gurman had previously revealed in 2022 that Apple was exploring a hardware subscription…
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Renders Reveal: Horizontal Triple Cameras and Aluminum Alloy Back
December 18, 2024 – In the latest video from the YouTube channel Wylsacom, a rendered model of the iPhone 17 Pro Max has been created based on previously exposed supply chain material designs, frame accessories, and a compilation of current leaked information. According to the details revealed so far, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max…
Apple to Launch Foldable iPad Pro and OLED iPad Air in 2027, Preceded by OLED iPad Mini in 2026
December 17, 2024 – According to a report released by market research firm Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), Apple is planning to incorporate OLED display technology into more of its iPad products, including a future foldable iPad. DSCC predicts that Apple intends to launch an 8.5-inch OLED iPad mini in 2026, followed by the release…
Gurman Reveals: Apple to Launch Foldable Giant iPad in 2028, Possibly Supporting macOS Apps
December 16, 2024 – According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to launch its first foldable device in 2028. Gurman described the device as “similar to a giant iPad, the size of which, when unfolded, is equivalent to two iPad Pros placed side by side.” Rumors about Apple developing a foldable device have…
Apple and Broadcom Collaborate on AI Chip, Targeting 2026 Production
December 12, 2024 – Reports from The Information indicate that Apple is collaborating with Broadcom on the development of its first server chip specifically designed for artificial intelligence. The AI chip, internally codenamed Baltra, is expected to be ready for mass production by 2026. This development marks a significant milestone for Apple’s chip team if…
Apple Watch Ultra 3 to Gain Satellite Texting Capability, Reports Gurman
December 11, 2024 – According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, the next generation of Apple Watch Ultra is poised to offer satellite connectivity, a feature that Apple first introduced in its iPhone 14 series in 2022. Initially designed for sending emergency text messages in areas without network coverage, this functionality has since been extended to…
Apple’s AI Head Dismisses AGI, Sees it as Unrealistic in Near Future
December 10, 2024 – In a recent interview with WIRED, John Giannandrea, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Strategy, expressed a viewpoint that stands in contrast to many other AI companies regarding Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Giannandrea stated that Apple is not interested in pursuing AGI, as the goal appears unrealistic…
Apple Overtakes Microsoft as ‘Best Managed Company in the U.S.’ After Four-Year Run
December 10, 2024 – In a notable shift in the ranks of corporate management excellence, Apple has claimed the title of “Best-Managed Company in the U.S.,” according to the “Management Top 250” list released by the Drucker Institute this year. This new position marks the end of Microsoft’s four-year streak at the top, as the…
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…