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Epic's online App Store developer's page is now blank. (Source: Apple)

Apple follows through on its threat to cancel Epic Games' developer account

Apple had warned that it might terminate the developer account page on its Store for Epic Games. The studio is currently involved in action that challenges the Cupertino giant's app-revenue model. Now, this threat has come to frui...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Aug 2020 00:29

Year-on-year changes in the smartphone market. (Source: Counterpoint Research)

The smartwatch market grew by 20% in the first half of 2020, driven by devices from Huawei, Garmin and Apple

The smartwatch market continued to flourish in the first 6 months of 2020 (1H2020), with Apple, Garmin and Huawei as its new top 3 brands. This growth was seen worldwide, albeit particularly in India, the US and Europe. The demand...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Aug 2020 19:05

Facebook has a feud with Apple. (Image: Facebooke and Apple logos w/ edits)

Apple rejected update for Facebook app that informed users of Apple's 30% cut of in-app purchases

Facebook claims that Apple blocked an update that would have informed users of Apple's practice of taking 30% of all in-app purchases. The update, which introduces a tool allowing businesses to sell tickets to online events, origi...

Sam Medley, 28 Aug 2020 16:45

Apple has certified seven new iPad model numbers at the EEC. (Image source: Henry Ascroft)

Apple certifies seven iPad model numbers with the EEC ahead of possible iPad or iPad Air refresh as alleged manual leaks

It seems that a new iPad is almost upon us, as Apple has certified seven new model numbers with the EEC. While the time is ripe for an eighth-generation iPad, an alleged manual suggests that a fourth-generation iPad Air could be a...

Alex Alderson, 27 Aug 2020 17:10

Apple has certified eight new smartwatches with the EEC. (Image source: Daniel Korpai)

Probable Apple Watch Series 6 models grace the EEC ahead of September launch

Apple has certified eight new smartwatches with the EEC, prompting speculation that they make up the company's Watch Series 6 offering. The smartwatches, likely to be released alongside the iPhone 12 series, will come in multiple ...

Alex Alderson, 27 Aug 2020 12:12

TSMC hints at securing Apple SoC production deal including 2 nm chips for the next 5 years

The Taiwanese foundries are already building a new R&D center for 2 nm technologies and beyond in Hsinchu, which should be ready some time in 2021. The exact timeline for the 2 nm volume production is not yet known, but TSMC repor...

Bogdan Solca, 26 Aug 2020 15:27

The iPhone 12 Pro Max will support 120 Hz, according to Jon Prosser and Everything ApplePro. (Image source: EverythingApplePro)

120 Hz refresh rate, adaptive refresh and LiDAR camera options showcased in Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max leaks

The iPhone 12 Pro Max will have a 120 Hz screen and a LiDAR camera, according to new leaks by Jon Prosser and Everything ApplePro. There is even a video showcasing the two features, cementing the validity of the leak somewhat. The...

Alex Alderson, 26 Aug 2020 12:09

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra comes with an SD865+ for the US market. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S7, and Galaxy Tab S7+ owners have started reporting the presence of the dreaded green tint display issue

Owners of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (Snapdragon variant), Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, and Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ have been taking to online forums to report the well-known green tint display issues that many flagship devices hav...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Aug 2020 23:56

Indian consumers can soon buy products directly from Apple

Apple likely to begin online sales in India starting October 2020

According to a source familiar with the matter, Apple will reportedly start direct-to-consumer sales in India this October. The move will help Apple market its products better and reduce its reliance on third-party retailers. The ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 25 Aug 2020 16:36

The inside of the AirPower is like a work of art. (Image source: Bilibili)

AirPower: Teardown of a prototype shows how complex the cancelled Apple charging pad was as canned official advert does the rounds again

The release of the AirPower still remains on the table, despite having been cancelled last year. Now, a supposed prototype has been torn down to reveal just how complex Apple's charging pad was. An official canned advert is doing ...

Alex Alderson, 25 Aug 2020 14:58

Huawei Mate 40 Pro (top) & Apple iPhone 12 (bottom). (Image source: WindowsUnited.de/PhoneArena - edited)

New Huawei Mate 40 Pro renders based on leaks and CAD files show it to be a beauty that can easily rival the iPhone 12 for looks

There are two major smartphone releases on the horizon with the upcoming Huawei Mate 40 series and the Apple iPhone 12 series. New renders of the Huawei Mate 40 Pro smartphone show it off in the best possible way with its elegant ...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Aug 2020 04:38

Apple released gold-clad smartwatches in 2015. (Image source: Apple/MacRumors)

Apple Watch SE and new Apple Watch Gold Edition could offer fans budget and premium alternatives to the upcoming Apple Watch Series 6

It has been reported that Apple is working on both a budget smartwatch and ultra-premium smartwatch for fans of the brand to choose from. Details of a supposed Apple Watch SE, which would replace the current Series 3 models, have ...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Aug 2020 22:51

MacBook Pro with a broken flex cable showing "stage light" effect in its display. (Image source: class-action lawsuit filing)

Apple may face another class-action lawsuit for display cable flaw in 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pros

Another class-action lawsuit has been filed against Apple for the "flexgate" flaw that plagued some 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pros. The lawsuit alleges that Apple knew about the flaw when they sold the MacBook Pros and that Apple viol...

Sam Medley, 20 Aug 2020 21:48

The iPhone 12 5.4 is portrayed in vibrant colors. (Source: SvetApple)

The latest iPhone 12 renders hint at the base model's colorful potential

2020's iPhones are thought to come with a base model that has a 5.4-inch display and a design that, as with its larger siblings, recalls the iPad Pro. These details come to the forefront in the latest renders of this device. Made ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Aug 2020 21:40

Apple's first ARM-based MacBook could include a second-generation Touch Bar along with Face ID. (Image: Apple)

Second-gen Touch Bar to arrive with Face ID-equipped MacBook says leaker

We already know that ARM-based Apple MacBooks are on the way and that this is likely to come on redesigned MacBooks. A couple of leaks now suggest that these will arrive with Face ID and a second-generation Touch Bar -- the latter...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Aug 2020 13:37

The A14X Bionic will likely debut in fifth-generation iPad Pros. (Image source: TechNave)

Early insight suggests that the A14X Bionic will be a powerhouse, but comparing it to the Intel Core i9-9880H is wide of the mark

Early insights into the expected performance of the A14X Bionic suggest that it will be a true upgrade over the A12X Bionic, unlike the A12Z Bionic that graces the latest iPad Pro range. Comparing an ARM chip that is unlikely to m...

Alex Alderson, 18 Aug 2020 14:59

The tussle between Apple and Epic over Fortnite and App Store revenues is getting ugly. (Image: Epic Games)

Apple threatens to terminate Epic's developer account

The gloves are well and truly off in the fight between Apple and Epic Games. Following Epic’s decision to initiate a lawsuit against Apple over its App Store policies, Apple has responded advising Epic that its developer account w...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Aug 2020 12:55

Wearable payments may really take off in the coming decade. (Source: Samsung)

Wearable payments might fund a near-US$1.4 trillion market by 2027

The ability to complete point-of-sale transactions using wearables alone represented a market worth US$285.47 billion in 2019, according to new market research. However, this value is also now thought to grow until it reaches $1.3...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Aug 2020 23:09

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has taken to Twitter to explain its lawsuit against Apple. (Image: Epic Games)

Epic's Tim Sweeney outlines his case against Apple in a Twitter thread

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has posted a thread on Twitter outlining some of the basic thoughts behind the company’s lawsuit against Apple, in particular. At its core, Sweeney’s argument is that Apple’s approach to the App Store fu...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 15 Aug 2020 13:23

Apple will apparently release an ARM-powered MacBook Pro 16 next year. (Image source: Apple)

Leaker outlines possible ARM transition roadmap for Apple; ARM MacBook Pro 16 to arrive in 2021

A leaker has outlined a possible roadmap for Apple's transition away from Intel processors. According to the post, an ARM-powered MacBook Pro 16 will arrive in 2021, while the company will not bring ARM versions of the iMac Pro or...

Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2020 23:56

Fortnite maker Epic is now embroiled in a legal battle with Apple. (Image: Epic Games)

Update | Apple and Google ban Fortnite from their app stores, Epic responds with Apple lawsuit

In what is set to be a titanic court battle, Epic Games massive hit game Fortnite has been banned from both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. Both tech giants argue that Epic has violated their respective store polici...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Aug 2020 04:27

The latest iPad may only launch via press release. (Source: Apple)

A new leak purports to "adjust" Apple's launch itinerary

Recently, a leaker claimed to have spoiled the line-up of Apple's upcoming launch event, to be held online this year. It was to have introduced various products, the new iPhones and Watch included, in a specific order. Now, anothe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Aug 2020 19:31

Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai Precision, is diversifying its operations and becoming less reliant on China for its manufacturing. (Image: Foxconn)

Foxconn boss: China's 'days as the world's factory are done'

With the US-China trade war showing no signs of abating, more companies are looking to rely less on the Chinese supply chain. More evidence of that emerged today with Foxconn Chairman, Young Liu, saying that the China’s role as th...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Aug 2020 12:28

Million of iPhones are assembled at Foxconn plants in China. (Image source: Bloomberg/IndustryWeek)

Apple and Samsung reign supreme in Q2 2020 US smartphone shipments but 70% of the 31.9 million shipped devices were made in China

Apple and Samsung have secured first and second positions in terms of smartphones shipped in the US for the second quarter of 2020, with Apple doing especially well by shipping a domestic record of 15 million iPhones. However, aro...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Aug 2020 22:55

The iPad Air will supposedly start at US$649 from March 2021. (Image source: Svetapple)

Leak suggests that the fourth-generation iPad Air will not be ready until Q1 2021, but the A14 Bionic is apparently due for Apple's US$649 tablet

Contrary to previous rumours, leakers are now claiming that Apple will not be releasing the fourth-generation iPad Air until 2021. The 11-inch device will adopt the design of the iPad Pro though, along with an A14 Bionic SoC and u...

Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2020 16:57

Apple will apparently release the next Magic Keyboard in March 2021. (Image source: Em Gan - Unsplash)

Apple may release the second-generation Magic Keyboard in March 2021 with compatibility for the fourth-generation iPad Air

Rumour has it that Apple has a second-generation Magic Keyboard in development. The keyboard accessory will apparently be compatible with the iPad Pro and the rumoured fourth-generation iPad Air. The new keyboard is scheduled to a...

Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2020 13:43

A render of what a foldable iPhone/iPad hybrid could look like (Image source: Roy Gilsing)

An iPad that folds into an iPhone? Apple’s apparently working on an eye-popping foldable for 2023, with a 3nm A16X and voice calling

Tipster @komiya_kj shared rather remarkable specs for a purported upcoming Apple foldable product. The foldable will evidently fill the gap between the iPad and iPhone by folding out into tablet form and folding into smartphone fo...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 12 Aug 2020 11:58

A new rumour suggests that there will be no October hardware event to mark the unveiling of the first ARM-powered MacBooks. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Leaker claims that Apple may not have a Special Event planned for its first ARM MacBooks

The release of the first ARM-powered MacBooks will apparently follow the trend of recent Apple hardware announcements. Instead of a physical event ala recent iPhone launches, the ARM-powered 12-inch MacBook and MacBook Pro 13 will...

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2020 18:09

Apple is rumoured to be launching four iPhone 12 models next month. (Image source: EverythingApplePro)

Leaked details reveal the prices, battery sizes and storage capacities of the Apple iPhone 12 series

Rumour has it that Apple has dropped the 64 GB storage option for the iPhone 12 series. The change will see a US$50 increase in the price of the cheapest iPhone this year, as the series will now start at US$749. Prices will rise t...

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2020 17:37

The A14 Bionic is expected to offer substantial performance improvements over the A13 Bionic. (Image source: EveryhingApplePro)

Apple's 5 nm A14 Bionic chipset will apparently set new performance standards

The Apple A14 Bionic is probably about a month away, and a new leak has detailed some of the performance improvements that the upcoming chipset will offer. In short, we should be excited for the arrival of the iPhone 12 series and...

Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2020 21:11

A new leak has revealed the schedule for Apple's September online event. (Image source: Apple)

Leak reveals Apple's September online event schedule with new iPad, Watch Series 6, iPhone 12 series, AirTags and AirPower all in tow

A new leak has unveiled the apparent running order of Apple's September hardware event. Apple is slated to unveil a new iPad, the Watch Series 6, iPhone 12 series, AirTags and the long-awaited AirPower.

Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2020 20:38

Future Apple Watch models are expected to feature microLED technology (Image source: Apple)

Apple may ditch OLED and introduce microLED-powered Apple Watches, but they’re at a least a few generations out

According to a DigiTimes report, the chairman of Epistar, a manufacturer of microLEDs purportedly working closely with Apple, claimed that smartwatch vendors are “showing an interest” in microLED technology. However, volume adopti...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 10 Aug 2020 14:12

SSD soldered: Apple kills off the 27 inch iMac's storage upgradability

Of all the computer manufacturers, Apple is probably the most restrictive when it comes to user upgradability. MacBooks lost their upgradable storage years ago. Now, even the all-in-one desktop Apple iMac will be no longer upgrada...

Benjamin Herzig, 08 Aug 2020 17:17

$30 Diamond Dog screen protector promises to be 6x harder to scratch than typical 9H tempered glass solutions

Diamond Dog screen protector promises to be 6x harder to scratch than typical 9H tempered glass solutions, costs almost twice as much

For $30, this better be one of the best screen protectors we've used. Intevac's patented DiamondClad carbon coating will supposedly lead to a tougher and longer-lasting screen protector than other generic tempered glass options.

Allen Ngo, 08 Aug 2020 06:20

Updating these cameras may be holding the iPhones 12 back. (Source: Currys)

The iPhone 12 series may be delayed because their wide-angle camera lenses are out of stock

The well-regarded analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has reportedly issued a new research note that may help explain why Apple may have to put off launching its iPhone 12 line until later in the year than usual. It seems the OEM is having troub...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Aug 2020 17:51

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus will receive Android 12. (Source: AndroidPit)

Samsung confirms three years of OS updates for its flagship phones starting with the Galaxy S10 series

Yesterday at Unpacked, Samsung announced that it would improve its software support lifespan to three generations of major OS updates, starting with the Galaxy S10 series which will now receive Android 12 when it's available.

Ricci Rox, 06 Aug 2020 10:58

Schiller, who joined Apple in 1987, has stepped down from the role as Apple marketing boss. (Image: Apple)

Long-time Apple marketing supremo Phil Schiller exits role

Apple’s slow changing of the guard continues with the announcement today that long-time head of marketing, Phil Schiller, is stepping down from the role. In his place, another veteran of the company, Greg Joswiak, has been promote...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Aug 2020 05:12

The 27-inch iMac looks the same, but it has received multiple upgrades internally. (Image source: Apple)

Apple refreshes the 27-inch iMac; 21.5-inch iMac and iMac Pro upgraded too

The new 27-inch iMac is here, although you would be forgiven for thinking otherwise. Apple has left the design of its 5K iMac unchanged, but it has overhauled the internals with 10th Gen Intel Core processors and AMD Navi GPUs. Th...

Alex Alderson, 05 Aug 2020 01:19

World of Tanks 1.10 update result after two battles (Source: Own)

World of Tanks 1.10 goes live with Polish mediums, reworked equipment system, and more

At first sight, World of Tanks 1.10 comes with a few interesting changes, such as the introduction of a new medium branch to the Polish tech tree. Sadly, the rework of the equipment system and some of the other improvement attempt...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Aug 2020 11:49

Hackers could conceivably leverage the Secure Enclave exploit to steal personal data and biometric info from iOS users (Image source: Panda Security)

Alarming “Unpatchable” exploit in Apple’s Secure Enclave could put the data of millions of users at risk, per Chinese hackers

According to Pangu Team, a Chinese hacker group, an “unpatchable” exploit has been uncovered for Apple’s Secure Enclave, the co-processor that stores keys for Face ID, Touch ID, and passwords. This potentially puts the personal da...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 03 Aug 2020 08:51

The successor to the Kirin 990 is expected to cost more than Apple’s A14 (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei’s HiSilicon 1020 5nm chipset might be a bigger chip than the Apple A14 Bionic and cost more: but will it be faster?

A Weibo tipster recently claimed that the HiSilicon Kirin 1020 chipset will cost somewhere in between Apple’s A14 Bionic and the upcoming ARM chipset for MacBook. This raises questions about pricing for future Huawei smartphones, ...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 02 Aug 2020 09:43

The next Apple Watch may offer a sought-after new feature. (Source: Apple)

A new leak lends further support to blood-oxygen tracking in the Apple Watch 6

Earlier reports have pointed to a new health-tracking spec for the Apple Watch 5's successor: blood oxygen tracking. A new tip may give this idea further weight. It also backs up other claims of sleep-tracking and even more advanc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Aug 2020 00:48

Apple's first ARM MacBook will be a spiritual successor of the discontinued 12-inch model. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Apple MacBook: First ARM MacBook may have up to 20 hours battery life, an A14X Bionic chipset and 16 GB of RAM, but also a 720p webcam and a butterfly keyboard

Apple is planning to equip its first ARM-powered MacBook with an A14X Bionic, according to a new rumour. The in-house chipset will be paired with up to 16 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, along with a 720p webcam and a 4th generation but...

Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2020 18:15

Apple CFO Luca Maestri. (Image source: Patently Apple)

iPhone to officially ship "a few weeks later" than usual

Apple announced a pandemic busting Q3 2020 result today, but also getting headlines is that its iPhone 12 launch is officially delayed. During the earnings call, Apple CFO Luca Maestri also confirmed rumors that Apple’s new iPhone...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 31 Jul 2020 11:48

The first ARM Apple laptops may well be the MacBook and MacBook Pro 13. (Image source: Apple)

Apple's ARM-based MacBooks may be significantly cheaper than the current Intel-powered machines

Rumour has it that Apple's first ARM-backed MacBooks will be hundreds of dollars cheaper than the company's current Intel-powered devices. The main source of savings will be Apple's in-house chipsets, which the company will seemin...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jul 2020 13:23

Firefox 79 rolls out with Enhanced Tracking Protection 2.0 and more

Scheduled to become available for download/update later today, Firefox 79 comes roughly one month after the release of Firefox 78. This light release includes just a few changes and the most obvious one is Enhanced Tracking Protec...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Jul 2020 09:25

The iPhone 12 series will reportedly come in four screen sizes. (Image source: EverythingApplePro)

New leak details Apple iPhone 12 series screen sizes; hands-on images of 5.4-inch iPhone 12 model offered too

New leaks have presented a look at the various screen sizes of the iPhone 12 sizes. The iPhone 12 will be the easiest to use with one hand thanks to its 5.4-inch screen and may be a similar size to the iPhone SE. The iPhone 12 Pro...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jul 2020 22:54

Apple will be releasing a lot of new hardware between August and October. (Image source: Apple)

AirPods Studio, ARM MacBook and MacBook Pro 13, new iPad Pro, iPhone 12 series and HomePod refresh are all arriving between August and October

Apple is planning the mother of all hardware releases between August and October. The AirPods Studio, the iPhone 12 series and a HomePod refresh are all due, as are Apple's first ARM-powered laptops. The ARM MacBook and MacBook Pr...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jul 2020 00:36

Every major OEM in the US smartphone market saw losses recently. (Source: Counterpoint Research)

The US smartphone market declined by 25% in the second quarter of 2020

The volume of sales completed in the US smartphone market fell by 25% year-on-year (YoY) in 2020's second quarter (2Q2020). This was attributed to the effect of Covid-19-related lockdowns, and on a tendency to buy phones through c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jul 2020 18:23

Is this an iPhone 12 battery? (Source: Twitter)

A new iPhone battery with a sub-3000mAh capacity is reportedly certified

A well-known Twitter leaker claims to have found a new Korean safety approval for a battery that may go to an Apple device with the model number A2431. Therefore, it may pertain to an iPhone 12 variant. If so, it may be much small...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jul 2020 22:50