Apple is now relying on local engineers in China to keep up with its product cycle, whereas previously it sent hundreds of engineers there.
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BMW Shipping Some Cars Without CarPlay, Thanks to Chip Shortage
BMW is temporarily shipping several models without CarPlay. Affected vehicles will get the feature in an upcoming OTA update.
Longtime Internet Meme The Dancing Baby to Be Minted as NFT
The Dancing Baby, one of the most infamous artifacts from the early days of the internet, is being minted as an NFT.
Apple Privacy Chief Jane Horvath to Chair Panel
Apple’s chief of global privacy, Jane Horvath, is scheduled to chair a panel at the annual Computers, Privacy & Data Protection Conference.
First Apple Store Outside of U.S. Set to Be Demolished at End of 2022
Located in Tokyo’s Ginza district, Apple first store outside of the U.S. is set to be demolished at the end of 2022.
Facebook to Discontinue Location-Based Features Like Nearby Friends
Facebook Nearby Friends and several other location-based services will go away after May 31, the social network says.
Apple HR Executive Shares Story Of How The Company Learned to Unify For AirPods Pro
A former HR executive for Apple recently shared a story involving how the company learned to unify its teams when developing the AirPods Pro.
Apple Music Installs Automatically on iPhone Dock Displacing Other Apps
Several iPhone users complained that Apple Music installs itself automatically on the dock, replacing other apps.
Apple Arcade Games Coming in May Include a Mario Kart-Style Racer and Badlands Party
The Apple Arcade games lineup for May includes a Mario-style kart racer, Badlands Party, Goat Simulator and Pro Darts, a 3D dart game.
Workers Riot At Quanta Factory Due To Strict COVID-19 Lockdowns
MacBook producers Quanta experienced a riot at its Shanghai factory due to China’s strict COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns.
Xbox Cloud Gaming Brings Fortnite Back to iOS With No Subscription Needed
Xbox Cloud Gaming Makes Fortnite gaming available again for fans who play the game on their iPhone and iPad.
Digital Markets Act Enforcement Delayed Until 2023, Apple Gets a Reprieve for Now
The European Commission has delayed the enforcement of the DIgital Markets Act to early 2023 to give the Commission more time to prepare.
Elon Musk Edges Closer to Raising Money to Buy Twitter
Elon Musk’s bid to buy Twitter seems more likely to succeed. The Tesla chief disclosed an additional $7 billion in funding for the purchase.
Computer Scientist David Walden, Responsible For the Development Of The Internet, Dies at 79
David Walden, a computer scientist that helped build the foundations of the internet, has died at the age of 79.
Apple Car Could Make Intelligent Destination and Parking Choices For You
According to a recent patent filing, the Apple Car may be able to pick a destination for you, when you don’t know the best place to go.
Apple Experiencing Delays On Custom Mac Studio and MacBook Pros, Delivery May Take Months
Apple is experiencing significant delays on anything beyond the base models of Mac Studio and MacBook Pro, with some deliveries taking months.
Apple Reaches Settlement in iPhone 4S Class-Action Suit, Will Pay $15 to Impacted Users
Apple has reached a settlement involving an iOS 9 update to the iPhone 4S. Users in New York and New Jersey claim the update slowed devices.
Apple and Other Tech Giants Announce Commitment to a Future Without Passwords
A recent announcement boosts Apple’s commitment to a future without passwords. What this will actually do for security remains to be seen.
Facebook Places Freeze on New Hires, Blames Apple's App Tracking Transparency
Facebook has told staff that the company is putting a temporary halt on hiring, citing loss of revenue due to Apple’s App Tracking.
New Book 'After Steve' Reveals Dr. Dre Lost $200 Million Leaking Apple Beats Deal Early
New book “After Steve” by Tripp Mickle gives a story that Dr. Dre lost $200 million by leaking the Apple Beats deal early.
Apple Gifts Entire 'Studio Makeover' To Aspiring Videographer
Recently, Apple has tapped Fro Knows Photo’s Jared Polin to provide an aspiring photographer/videographer a wealth of Mac Studio products.
Foxconn Halts New Hiring Blitz at Zhengzhou Factory Amid COVID-19 and iPhone 14 Delay Concerns
Just a day after announcing a new hiring promotion, Foxconn backs out due to new COVID-19 restrictions. Rumors are now circulating that the iPhone 14 may see delays.
Replace 5G-Vulnerable Radio Altimeters, FAA Tells Airlines
AT&T and Verizon will end voluntary restrictions preventing 5G interference with radio altimeters in July. The FAA wants to plan next steps.
Apple to Teach Consumers How to Make Creature Sound Effects in GarageBand
Anybody interested in how to create sound effects, like Star Wars creature vocals, in GarageBand will have a great opportunity on May 9.