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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….
Apple’s Low-Cost Vision Pro Mass Production Pushed Back to 2027 and Beyond, Says Analyst
November 04, 2024 – According to a recent statement by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the mass production of the low-cost version of Vision Pro has been delayed until after 2027 for some time now. Kuo clarified that this means Apple’s new head-mounted display device in 2025 will only feature an upgraded Vision Pro with an M5…
Chip Industry Shakeup: Apple, Samsung, and Qualcomm in Bidding War for Intel
November 02, 2024 – Reports indicate that in the race to acquire Intel, not only is Qualcomm deeply interested, but Apple and Samsung are also throwing their hats into the ring. For Qualcomm, which is currently embroiled in a dispute with Arm, the prospect of owning x86 IP is particularly enticing. Meanwhile, Apple, which already…
iPhone 16 Permitted as Personal Luggage in Indonesia, But Not for Commercial Use
October 28, 2024 – The Indonesian Ministry of Industry has announced that travelers are permitted to bring iPhone 16 devices into the country, but the sale of these devices is prohibited. Due to Apple not meeting Indonesia’s local investment targets, the newly released iPhone 16 series, which launched in September, cannot be sold in Indonesia….
Apple to Roll Out Genmoji and More in iOS 18.2 Beta Soon
October 28, 2024 – Apple announced last Friday that it will be rolling out its new Genmoji, Image Playground, and Image Wand features to users of the iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 developer betas in the “coming weeks.” The complete news article was shared on Apple’s Feedback Assistant website, detailing how users…