A few months ahead of the rumored “iPhone 12” launch, images of an Apple A14 chip component have surfaced online. The images in question depict the RAM portion of an A14 chipset, according to Mr. White, who posted the images to Twitter on Monday. Mr. White is a known leaker who has previously shared … Continue reading New images depict A14 memory component destined for ‘iPhone 12’ Continue Reading
On the 30th anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Apple’s global accessibility director detailed how accessibility has long been a core value at the company. The ADA became effective on July 26, 1990, paving the way for three decades of changes to the way systems and businesses accommodate those with disabilities. As … Continue reading Accessibility has been a core value at Apple from the start, executive says Continue Reading
Intel on Monday announced a series of key organizational changes to its technology unit, which will include the departure of the group’s engineering head. The change, which sees Intel’s technology group split into five distinct teams, comes several days after the chipmaker said that its 7nm processors would — once again — be delayed by six … Continue reading Intel announces technology team restructuring amid 7nm woes Continue Reading
Amazon on Monday unveiled a revamp of its Alexa app, complete with a redesigned user interface and additional instructions on how best to utilize the virtual assistant. Rolling out over the coming month on iOS, Android and Fire OS, the updated Alexa app puts a focus on personalization, reports TechCrunch. Of note, it appears Amazon … Continue reading Amazon reveals redesigned Alexa app with focus on personalization Continue Reading
Collectors of Apple memorabilia have an opportunity to acquire a rare magazine signed by co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs, with a copy of Fortune bearing his signature going up for auction on July 30. The magazine, Fortune’s 9 October 1989 issue, features Steve Jobs on the cover and was published shortly after the launch … Continue reading Magazine cover signed by Steve Jobs heads to auction Continue Reading
The UK government is reviving discussions about applying a 2% online sales tax, with the intention of making brick-and-mortar stores more competitive versus online offerings Online retailers have been blamed in the past for drawing consumers away from retail outlets in the UK, with COVID-19 making trading conditions worse for physical stores in early 2020. While … Continue reading Apple’s online store could be more expensive for UK customers in the future Continue Reading
As a response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the school has promised to provide iPads for all students in a gesture of equity. Each student will receive an iPad Pro, an Apple Pencil 2, and the Apple Magic Keyboard, including a trackpad. Students who do not have reliable internet at home will receive a cellular-enabled iPad Pro, and … Continue reading Bowdoin College providing $1.7 million in iPads & accessories to students for fall 2020 semester Continue Reading
A future iteration of AirPods could take advantage of bone conduction technology to provide audio in a variety of situations where normal earphones aren’t effective, with a proposed system combining bone conduction with normal air-based sound transmission. Over the years, bone conduction has been a way for people to listen to music or take phone calls using a … Continue reading Future AirPods could use bone conduction for improved audio Continue Reading
When the coronavirus forced Airbnb and ClassPass to adapt, their new strategy marked them as digital content, causing Apple to prompting commissions. Before the pandemic, both Airbnb and ClassPass offered users the ability to book in-person classes, events, and “experiences.” As COVID-19 brought in-person events to a halt, both companies took their experiences to the digital … Continue reading ClassPass and Airbnb speak out against Apple’s 30% digital commission fee Continue Reading
LG Display is reportedly benefiting from a considerably higher number of OLED panel orders from Apple this year, in a move that may help the iPhone maker reduce its reliance on Samsung for displays in its supply chain for the “iPhone 12“ Apple’s long-term suppliers of OLED panels have been Samsung and LG Display, with … Continue reading Apple ordering five times more OLED screens from LG to diversify iPhone supplies Continue Reading