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Apple’s Vision Pro Wins Prestigious Black Pencil Award, Evoking Emotional Response in Users
May 27, 2024 – Recently, the global non-profit organization Design and Art Direction Association (D&AD) presented Apple with the prestigious Black Pencil award, acknowledging the remarkable achievements of its VisionOS operating system in the field of digital design. In response to this honor, Apple CEO Tim Cook took to social media to express his excitement,…
Siri’s Original Voice Actor Reveals: Earliest Recordings Date Back to 2005
May 27, 2024 – Susan Bennett, a name that might not ring a bell, but her voice surely has. Bennett was the original voice actor for the American version of Siri, the intelligent assistant that debuted alongside the iPhone 4s in October 2011. It was revealed, on the second anniversary of the iPhone 4s release,…
Apple Partners with OpenAI to Integrate ChatGPT into iOS 18
May 27, 2024 – According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has reached an agreement with OpenAI to integrate a series of generative AI features into the upcoming iOS 18 system. This partnership is expected to be officially announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 next month. However, Apple is not putting all its eggs…
Apple’s First Foldable Device to Sport 18.76-Inch Display Due to Cost Factors
May 24, 2024 – According to recent reports citing analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is gearing up to launch its first foldable product, which is slated for mass production in the fourth quarter of 2025. The panel for this innovative device will be exclusively supplied by LG Display, and it is anticipated to come in two…
Apple Moves to Monopolize TSMC’s 2nm Production Amid Chip War with Samsung
May 23, 2024 – According to a report by ETNews, a Korean media outlet, Samsung has initiated a 2nm application chip (AP) project under the codename “Thetis,” with plans to mass-produce it in 2025. The chip, to be named Exynos 2600, is expected to be equipped in the Galaxy S26 series of smartphones in 2026….
Lauryn Hill’s Album Claims Top Spot on Apple Music’s 100 Greatest Albums List
May 23, 2024 – Apple Music unveiled its highly anticipated list of the 100 Greatest Albums of All Time, with the top 10 finally revealed today. The countdown, which started on May 13th, has been eagerly awaited by music lovers around the globe. Here are the top 10 albums, according to Apple Music’s esteemed panel:…
European Smartphone Shipments Surge 10% in Q1 2024, Led by Samsung, Apple, and Xiaomi
May 23, 2024 – According to the latest report published by Counterpoint Research, the European smartphone market has witnessed a 10% year-on-year growth in shipments during the first quarter of 2024. This significant increase marks the end of a consecutive decline that started in the third quarter of 2021. The report highlights the performance of…
New iPhone SE Expected to See Slight Price Increase, Staying Affordable at < $499
May 21, 2024 – Apple is anticipated to unveil a new iteration of its popular iPhone SE series in the coming year, promising a “significant upgrade” from its current model. The budget-friendly pricing, which has long been a key selling point for the SE line, is expected to undergo a slight adjustment for the upcoming…
Apple Locks in TSMC’s Entire Initial 2nm Chip Capacity, Signaling Major Push in Semiconductor Tech
May 21, 2024 – Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, Jeff Williams, made a surprise visit to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) yesterday, triggering speculation that the two tech giants have held a secretive meeting and reached an agreement for Apple to secure the entire initial 2nm production capacity from TSMC. TSMC has long been the exclusive…
Apple Gearing Up for iPhone 16 Production Next Month: Report
May 17, 2024 – According to a new report released today by analyst Ross Young, Apple is expected to commence production of display panels for the iPhone 16 series in June. This aligns with the production schedule followed for the previous iPhone 15, indicating that the iPhone 16 will continue to adhere to Apple’s longstanding…