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Apple Plans to Cut 50% of iPhone Production Workforce in Coming Years, Report Suggests
Apple is planning to shift its iPhone production workforce to automation process, claims a new report from The Information.
Apple Faces $38B Fine, Becomes First Company Charged With Violating EU’s DMA Rules
EU charges Apple’s App Store rules violate Digital Markets Act, potentially leading to a $38 billion fine.
Apple CarPlay to Soon Appear on Motorcycles
Yatri P1 Gen 2 motorbike breaks ground with world’s 1st wireless Apple CarPlay for 2-wheelers. Voice controlled calls, music & navigation.
iPadOS 18 Brings Support for Formatting External Storage
Apple silently rolled out the ability to erase and format external storage connected to the iPad with iPadOS 18.
Apple Restarts Development of AR Glasses, But Don't Expect Them Soon
Apple refocuses on AR glasses development, but don’t expect them soon. Learn about competitors like Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses.
Pairing Your Gadgets Will Be Easier in iOS 18
iOS 18 brings seamless pairing to third-party accessories with AccessorySetupKit. No more Bluetooth menus, just tap to connect!
Apple Already Planning To Move on From OpenAI, Eyes on Meta
Apple in talks with multiple AI companies including Meta to expand AI offerings beyond OpenAI’s ChatGPT, building a broader AI ecosystem.
Is Apple Playing the Victim Card; Withholds AI From EU Over Regulatory Concerns
Apple blocks new AI, mirroring & screen sharing features in EU over data security concerns in Digital Markets Act clash.
Over 35% of Buyers Won't Purchase a Car Without Apple CarPlay, Study Reveals
35% of people wouldn’t buy a regular car without CarPlay, according to a study conducted by McKinsey & Co. (via Carscoops).
Soon You'll Talk to Videos: Apple Patents New Voice-Controlled Video Overlay
Apple patents voice-controlled video overlays for enhanced interactive viewing.
Apple Offering Popular Games for up to 75% Discount on Mac App Store
Several popular Mac App Store games are on a steal this week, with discounts slashing prices by up to 75 percent.
1Password Upped Their Game as Soon as Apple Tried To Make It Obsolete
1Password adds recovery codes & streamlines setup for easier access & management of passwords. Not getting obsolete after all.
Apple Seeds Public Beta for iOS 17.6 With a New Feature for Apple TV Sports Enthusiasts
Apple releases public beta for iOS 17.6 & iPadOS 17.6. Focus on bug fixes & improvements expected. New “Catch Up” feature spotted in TV app.
‘Warped Kart Racers’ and ‘Cityscapes: Sim Builder’ Hit Apple Vision Pro as Spatial Titles
Starting today, Warped Kart Racers is up for grabs, but Apple announced that Cityscapes: Sim Builder will join the lineup on July 3rd.
Apple releases Final Cut Pro updates for iPad 2 and Mac 10.8
Final Cut Pro gets major update! Edit live multicam on iPad & Mac with new AI features & organization tools. Free update for existing users.
UTM PC Emulator Rejected by Apple App Store; Why? Because “PC Is Not a Console”
UTM PC emulator rejected by Apple, blocked in EU stores. Runs PC apps on iPhone/iPad but Apple says “PC is not a console.
watchOS 11 Brings Outdoor Workout Check-In to Apple Watch
Apple Watch gains Check In feature in watchOS 11 for safety during outdoor workouts. Get alerts & share location with loved ones.
Mac Virtual Machines Now Support iCloud in macOS Sequoia
Apple quietly improved the Mac Virtualization framework as it now allows Mac users to sign into iCloud directly within macOS VMs.
Google Prepares New Tab Page Customization for Chrome on iOS, Including Custom Wallpapers
Google seems to be readying new customization options for Chrome on iOS, particularly on the New Tab page.
Apple Passwords App: Great for Passwords, But Not Your All-in-One Solution
New iOS 18 Passwords app beats 1Password for passwords but lacks secure notes & credit card storage. Not an all-in-one solution.
Apple Education Store Down in U.S. and Canada, Ahead of 'Back to School' Promo
Apple’s online education store has gone down as Apple preps for the annual Back to School promotion in the US and Canada.
Here's How Apple Users Could Use Apple Intelligence Features
According to the report, not every category CIRP puts into consideration will experience a “significant impact” from Apple Intelligence.
Hacker Alleges Major Apple Data Breach Involving Three Internal Tools
Apple, known for its strict security measures and staunch defense of customer privacy, has purportedly faced a data breach.