Apple takes the majority of smartphone revenue in Q4 of 2021 as the global smartphone revenue hits a record high of US$488 billion. Chinese smartphone manufacturers get their fair share of market revenue as companies such as Oppo and Xiaomi challenge Apple and Samsung in the high-end smartphone market.
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Ukraine Urges Apple to Block Its Services to Russia, including Access to the App Store
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov has urged Apple to stop all its services in Russia.
Apple Stops Apple Pay Transactions in Russia
Russian banks have faced sanctions due to the invasion of Ukraine. Apple has suspended transactions for Apple Pay for Russian customers.
OtterBox Outdoes Apple With New MagSafe Power Bank
If you’re in need of a MagSafe power bank, the latest offering from OtterBox looks to have some great features and functionality.
'Gibbon: Beyond the Trees' Now Available on Apple Arcade
Gibbon: Beyond the Trees is the newest game available to play on Apple Arcade. This gaming service costs US$4.99/month.
'Airthings' Devices for Indoor Air Pollution Available to Preorder
Airthings makes sensors for indoor air quality and radon monitors. Announced at CES 2022 they are now available to preorder.
Incase Reveals Hardshell Cases for MacBook Pro 14", 16"
Incase is releasing new hardshell cases for MacBook Pro. These are designed to fit the 14-inch and 16-inch models.
Your Future Mac Could Be Your Keyboard, and Vice Versa
A recently patent filing suggests Apple might have a great idea in mind. This concept could allow your future Mac to be your keyboard.
Customers of Phone Carrier 'Visible' Report Account Cancellations
Customers of Visible have reported some erroneous account cancellations after taking advantage of the carrier’s recent promotion.
Sacha Baron Cohen Rumored to Join Cast of ‘Disclaimer’
Already a star-studded series, recent rumors suggest ‘Disclaimer’ may also feature multiple-Oscar nominee Sacha Baron Cohen.
Apple Al Maryah Island to Open in Abu Dhabi This Friday
Apple’s newest retail store called Apple Al Maryah Island will open in the heart of Abu Dhabi on Friday. It introduces new design elements.
Apple Store Hostage-Taker Dead, Lawyer Says
The Apple Store hostage-taker run down by a police SUV has apparently died from his injuries, his former attorney says.
The Action-Film Ending to the Amsterdam Apple Store Hostage Situation
A hostage situation in an Amsterdam Apple Store had an ending straight out of Hollywood, with a police SUV running down the suspect.
Cybercrime Group 'Sandworm' Uses New Cyclops Blink Malware
A group or individual known as Sandworm or Voodoo Bear is using a piece of malware never before seen in the wild, called Cyclops Blink.
Adobe Creative Cloud Express Adds PDF Quick Actions
Adobe Acrobat is adding PDF quick actions powered by Creative Cloud Express PDF. The new PDF will keep the format and design.
Gaming Platform 'Backbone' Raises $40M Series A Funding
Backbone has announced a US$40 million capital raise in Series A funding on Wednesday, led by Index Ventures.
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[U] Would-Be Amsterdam Apple Store Robber Takes Hostage
An armed robber at an Amsterdam Apple Store escalated the situation by turning it into a hostage negotiation.
iOS 15.4 Developer Beta 4 Adds New Siri Voice
Apple has released iOS 15.4 developer beta four to test. One of the major features is a new voice for Siri.
Artificial Intelligence Can't Legally Copyright Works
The U.S. Copyright office has ruled that an AI can’t place a copyright on its own work of art. The Verge reports that this case from 2019.
Apple to Switch to TSMC 5G Chip for Better iPhone 14 Battery Life
Supply chain reports often provide hints on upcoming products. Recent ones indicate a new manufacturer for the 5G chip in the iPhone 14.
Coinbase Wallet Now Supports Ledger Crypto Wallets
The Coinbase Wallet browser extension now supports Ledger hardware wallets for crypto. This makes it easy to manage your coins and NFTs.
Apple Reveals Trailer for 'The Snoopy Show' Season Two
The Snoopy Show season two will arrive on Apple TV+ March 11. More Peanuts originals and specials will appear on the platform in the future.
Apple Mixed-Reality Headset Completes Key Production Tests
Rumors and leaks about Apple’s first mixed-reality headset keep coming. Recent reports suggest the device may still launch in 2022.
Forget 120Hz ProMotion on Base iPhone 14, Leak Suggests
Those fans hoping for 120Hz ProMotion displays on all iPhone 14 models could be in for a big disappointment, recent leaks suggest.