While global smartphone shipments decline by as much 3.5% in 2022, IDC believes Apple’s supply chain control will make it the least affected.
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Apple's Fraud Prevention Analysis Notes 1.6M Risky Apps Prevented from Defrauding Users
Apple’s fraud prevention analysis highlighted that the App Store prevented more than 1.6 million risky apps from defrauding users in 2021.
Google TV App Arrives for iOS to the Apple App Store
Google TV is now available for iOS users. The new Google TV app replaces Google Play Movies & TV, much like it did on Android.
Juan Paz Made Head of Latin Music Business at Apple Music
Juan Paz will not be the Global Head of Latin Business for Apple Music. This news arrives as Apple is looking to expand in Latin markets.
Pokémon GO Fest 2022 is Coming This Weekend, Here's Everything You Need To Know
Pokémon GO Fest 2022 is arriving this June 4 and June 5, here’s everything you need to know about the global event.
Apple's Safari Browser Gains More Than One Billion Users But Still Second to Google Chrome
A new report showed Apple’s Safari browser hitting the 1 billionth user mark but still second to Google Chrome.
iPhone 14 Production In Full Swing Despite Delay Rumors as Foxconn Reports Supply Chain Stability
As Foxconn reported improvement in supply chain, the iPhone 14 production is in full swing despite rumors about its delay.
Apple Fails Bid to Dismiss Alternative App Store's Antitrust Lawsuit
Apple failed in its bid to dismiss an amended lawsuit filed against it by Cydia, an alternative app store for jailbroken iOS devices.
Apple Announces Finalists of the 2022 Apple Design Awards Ahead of WWDC Event
Apple has announced the list of finalists in the 2022 Apple Design Awards ahead of the WWDC 2022 event on June 6.
Apple Moving iPad Production From China to Vietnam Due To COVID-19 Situation
Apple has begun moving its iPad production outside of China with Vietnam as the alternative production hub for iPad and other iOS devices.
Turn Your iPad into a Handheld Gaming Console with the Gamevice Gaming Controller
Today Gamevice has released a controller that turns most iPads into a mobile gaming device. The company also has a device for iPhone.
Apple Takes the Bronze in Gaming Revenue for Public Companies in 2021, Will 2022 Say the Same?
A report from “Statista” shows that in 2021 Apple came in third for top ten public companies by gaming revenue. Can they keep the pace in 2022?
Judge Rejects Apple's Appeal Aiming to Dismiss Antitrust Lawsuit Filed by Cydia
An Oakland, California judge has rejected an appeal by Apple in regard to an antitrust lawsuit filed by the developers of Cydia.
Apple May Add Lock Screen Widgets in iOS 16, Other New Features
According to “Bloomberg’s” Mark Gurman, iOS 16 is expecting many changes, including possible adding widgets to the iPhone lock screen.
Happy Memorial Day From The Mac Observer
In recognition of Memorial Day in the United States, the staff of The Mac Observer have the day off.
Verizon Downplays Hacked and Ransomed Database Despite Potential Security Risks
A hacker was able to hack a Verizon Employee database. Verizon has concluded that the information was not sensitive.
'Star Wars' Celebration Weekend Brings Wealth of New Information For Fanatics
The “Star Wars” Celebration occurring this weekend in Anaheim, California is bringing a wealth of news and information to audiences and fans.
Shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde Bring Back Arguments Concerning End-to-End Encryption
The tragic attacks in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas are rekindling arguments concerning social media and end-to-end encryption.
US Senate Bill Would Ban App Stores From Hosting Apps That Accept China’s Digital Yuan
A bill just introduced in the U.S. Senate could bar Apple and others from hosting apps that allow payments using China’s digital yuan.
Apple’s A16 Chip to Stick With 5nm, M2 Will Jump to 3nm
A supposed leak suggests Apple’s A16 chip will still be manfactured using the 5nm process while the M2 skips to 3nm.
Microsoft Developing Low-Cost Streaming Xbox Dongle That May Rival Apple TV
Reports indicate that Microsoft is working on a Xbox dongle that would connect to an HDMI port. This may be stiff competition for Apple TV.
MacBook Pro Manufacturer, Quanta Faces Revolt From Workers Who Are Getting Tired of Lockdowns
Quanta, Apple’s key MacBook Pro Manufacturer is facing revolts from workers who have been trapped in a closed-loop system due to lockdowns.
Apple Music 1 Features K-Pop Sensation BTS on Limited Series Prior to New Album Launch
Apple Music 1 is bringing K-Pop sensation BTS on a limited series that tells about the group’s quest for stardom through songs.
Rumors Circulate of iCloud Time Machine for Mac & New AirPort Routers, Though There May be Obstacles
Rumors are circulating that Apple may be considering a new AirPort as well as iCloud-centric Time Machine. This may or may not be the case.