An Apple executive has left the board of ride-hailing company Didi due to its failure to gain ground after a Chinese government crackdown.
Arnold Zafra
Arnold is a self-taught IT professional who has spent most of his career in a corporate environment working as a professional librarian. Over the years, he has used a range of Apple devices, starting from the very first iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. He doesn't just use these devices casually; he dives deep into each of their functionalities and features. He also likes to get early access to beta OS updates, new releases, and other updates. Arnold currently owns an iPhone 13 Pro Max, Apple Watch Ultra, M2 MacBook Air, and AirPods Pro (1st Gen).
Articles by Arnold Zafra
Stroke Prevention Study Aims to Lessen Blood Thinner Used by Patients with the Help of Apple Watch
An upcoming stroke prevention study will test the use of the Apple Watch to minimize use of blood thinners to alleviate the risk of stroke.
Europe's General Court Rules Qualcomm Won't Have to Pay $1 Billion Fine for Paying Apple to Use Its Chips Exclusively
Europe’s General Court ruled Qualcomm does not need to pay the $1 billion fine imposed for paying Apple to use its chips in iPhones.
Apple Watch Saves Mountain Biker After James Trails Accident
An Apple Watch saved a mountain biker who crashed while biking in Jamul trails, suffering an injury after falling head first on the ground
Trademark Filings Suggest Apple May Be Preparing to Announce Mixed Reality Headset
Trademark filings for “Reality” names were made in various countries, indicating that Apple may be near announcing its mixed reality headset.
As Global Smartwatch Shipments Increase, Apple Watch Takes the Lead Again
As global smartwatch shipments grew by 13%, Apple Watch sales also increased by 8% in 2Q22, retaining its number one spot.
Apple's Upcoming Lockdown Mode Feature May Also Pose Privacy Risk for iPhone Users
Apple’s Lockdown Mode coming in with iOS 16 can make iPhone users enabling the feature easy to fingerprint and identify.
Apple's Wallet App Seems Deletable as Suggested by Code Found in iPadOS 16.1
Apple’s Wallet app may soon be deletable from an iPhone and downloaded again from the App Store, as hinted at by code in iPadOS 16.1.
Tinder Owner Files Antitrust Case Against Apple, Says Developers Are Being Forced to Pay High Commissions
Tinder owner Match filed an antitrust case against Apple for not allowing developers in India to use alternative payment systems.
AppleCare+ for Mac Now Available as a Renewable Annual Plan in Canada and Japan
AppleCare+ for Mac recently became available as a renewable annual plan in two more countries, namely Canada and Japan.
Apple Self Service Repair Program Does Not Support Upgrade of Mac's Logic Board
Apple’s Self Service Repair Program does not support logic board upgrades, as it requires the same configuration of the original MacBook.
Apple Together Australia Invites Workers to Attend the Apple Store Unionization Briefing
Apple Together Australia announced its upcoming unionization briefing for Apple Store Australia workers, to be held via Zoom.
Apple Self Service Repair Program Now Covers M1 Macs
Apple has expanded its Self Service Repair program to include M1 Macs, beginning with M1 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air computers.
North Korean Lazarus Hackers Targetting Mac Users with Fake Job Ad
North Korean Lazarus hackers are targeting Mac users by posting job ads for Coinbase containing malicious files that can compromise Macs.
Apple Employees Petition Against Return to Office Even If It's Just Three Times a Week
A report says employees plan to petition the return to office order issued by Apple, citing that location-flexible work should be allowed.
Kuo: Apple Watch Suppliers in Vietnam Ramping Up Production in Time for September Series 8 Launch
One analyst says that Apple Watch suppliers in Vietnam are ramping up production of the Apple Watch Series 8 ahead of the September launch.
Australian National Swim Team Finds the Apple Watch Workout App and iPad Useful for Training and Coaching
The Australian national swim team finds the Apple Watch workout app and iPad are useful for training as well as coaching.
Apple Store Ginza in Tokyo is Moving to Japan's First Ever Building Made of Wood
Apple Store Ginza in Tokyo will be moving to the first ever 12-story building in Japan that is made mostly of wood and steel.
Apple One Gets Bundled as Free Incentive for Revamped U.K. Carrier's "Full Works" for iPhone Plan
British mobile carrier started offering Apple One bundle with revamped Full Works for iPhone plan to customers.
Apple Watch 6 Beats Two Rivals in Heart Rate Measurement Accuracy
Research shows the Apple Watch 6 was the most accurate in measuring heart rate when compared with two rival wrist-worn devices.
Apple Plans to Move Manufacturing of Apple Watch and MacBooks to Vietnam
Apple plans to move manufacturing of the Apple Watch and MacBook to Vietnam as its looks to diversify production away from China.
Apple Lays Off 100 Contract-Based Recruiters Due to Current Business Needs
As part of its push to slow down spending, Apple has laid off 100 contract-based recruiters due to the company’s current business needs.
Australian Tribunal Orders Apple to Repair a MacBook Pro with FlexGate Issue
Australian Tribunal ordered Apple to repair a 2017 MacBook Pro with FlexGate gate issue which Apple refuted.
Apple iPhone Face ID Fails to Work with Face of a Man with Moko Kanohi
An Apple user from Auckland learned that the iPhone face ID does not work with faces covered with moko kanohi or Maori face tattoos.