Apple has started to block the sideloading of unsupported iOS and iPadOS apps onto M1 Macs using third party software Techmeme · 1 week ago
Kuo: 14" and 16" MacBook Pros coming in 2021 with Apple Silicon, MagSafe charging, no Touch Bar, new design with squared-off sides and more built-in IO ports Techmeme · 1 week ago
Apple says it will kick Parler off the App Store in 24 hours unless content is moderated – 9to5Mac Reddit · 2 weeks ago
Kuo says there will be no improvements to main iPhone camera lens in 2021 and 2022 but does not change forecasts for upgrades for ultrawide and telephoto lenses Techmeme · 2 weeks ago
Apple says App Store users spent $1.8B on goods and services between December 24 and New Year's Eve and $540M on New Year's Day alone; Books has 90M MAUs Techmeme · 2 weeks ago
CIRP: iPhone 12 mini made up 6% of total iPhone sales in US during Oct. and Nov., while the 6.1" iPhone 12 garnered 27% and 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max each took ~20% Techmeme · 3 weeks ago
Jamf says it is now managing 20M Apple devices for over 47K customers, and added 16M devices in the past five years compared to 4M devices in its first 13 years Techmeme · 3 weeks ago
Report: 10 ex-members of Apple's supplier responsibility team say it avoids or delays removing suppliers guilty of labor violations when doing so hurts business Techmeme · 3 weeks ago
iPhone workers given choice of forced labor or being sent to detention centers Hacker News · 4 weeks ago
Apple's system status webpage indicates that the company has resolved an outage affecting iCloud Account and Sign In services Techmeme · 4 weeks ago
EFF sides with Apple, slams Facebook’s criticism of iOS 14 privacy features as ‘laughable’ – 9to5Mac Reddit · 1 month ago
Apple has closed nearly 100 stores globally since December 14, including in London, California, and Tennessee, as COVID-19 cases surge Techmeme · 1 month ago
Apple updates Shazam with a new Apple Music-like design, web browser support in beta, and more, one month after saying Shazam has 200M MAUs Techmeme · 1 month ago
Apple releases iOS 14.3 with ProRAW for iPhone 12 Pro, Fitness+, support for AirPods Max and launching App Clips by scanning Apple's App Clip Codes, and more Techmeme · 1 month ago
Report: four former Apple employees say the company was aware of Chinese labor law violations by its suppliers but took no action to avoid product delays Techmeme · 2 months ago
Apple opens enrollment for its App Store Small Business Program with a reduced commission of 15%; deadline is Dec. 18 to qualify for a reduced rate on Jan. 1 Techmeme · 2 months ago
Kuo says Apple will introduce redesigned MacBooks with Apple Silicon and an Apple Watch with a new form factor, both in the second half of 2021 Techmeme · 2 months ago
Rumor: Apple to drop support for iPhone 6s and original iPhone SE with iOS 15 next year Reddit · 2 months ago
Apple defends its delayed IDFA changes in iOS 14, and slams Facebook, saying "its intent is to collect as much data as possible" on its users Techmeme · 2 months ago
Apple's iOS 14.3 beta 2 lets users run shortcuts from the home screen without launching the Shortcuts app, making custom app icons more seamless Techmeme · 2 months ago
iOS 14.3 beta code indicates Apple may suggest third-party apps to users during the iPhone or iPad setup process, likely to appease antitrust concerns Techmeme · 2 months ago
Apple releases macOS 11 Big Sur with a redesigned interface, new Control Center, redesigned Notification Center with widgets, and more Techmeme · 2 months ago
Apple updates TestFlight, its tool for testing beta apps on iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS, with support for automatic updates Techmeme · 2 months ago
The new MacBook Air's keyboard replaces keys for Launchpad and brightness of backlit keyboard with dedicated keys for Do Not Disturb, Dictation, and Spotlight Techmeme · 2 months ago
Apple announces an updated Mac Mini with M1, giving 3x faster CPU and 6x faster GPU, up to 16GB RAM and 2TB storage, starting at $699 Techmeme · 2 months ago
Apple debuts 13.3" MacBook Pro with M1, up to 2.8x faster CPU, up to 5x faster GPU, up to 11x faster ML, up to 20 hours battery, and up to 16GB RAM, from $1,299 Techmeme · 2 months ago
Apple's new MacBook Air and Pro still have 720p webcams, updated with improved software for better noise reduction, dynamic range, and ML-based face detection Techmeme · 2 months ago
Apple Silicon Macs will run iOS apps but some developers, including Facebook, Google, and the developers of Candy Crush and Among Us, have already opted out Techmeme · 2 months ago
Spotify begins rolling out support for streaming audio from its standalone Apple Watch app Techmeme · 3 months ago
Apple says App Store prices for apps and IAPs in Brazil, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Russia, and South Africa will increase in the next few days Techmeme · 3 months ago
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says Jony Ive will collaborate with Airbnb as a design consultant, as part of a multi-year partnership with Ive's firm LoveFrom Techmeme · 3 months ago
A filing with a regulator in Brazil says the iPhone 12 has a 2,815 mAh battery, and the iPhone 12 mini has a 2,227mAh battery Techmeme · 3 months ago
iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini cost $30 more than their starting advertised prices of $699 and $799, as those prices include "special offers" from AT&T, Verizon Techmeme · 3 months ago
Apple announces $49 Beats Flex earbuds with USB-C, longer battery life, and Apple's W1 chip, replacing the BeatsX, available from October 21 Techmeme · 3 months ago
Apple to extend Apple TV+ free year trials that started between Nov. 1 2019, and Jan. 31 2020, through February 2021 Techmeme · 4 months ago
Apple announces it will hold an event on October 13 at 10am PDT, where it's expected to unveil new 5G iPhones; invites are titled "Hi, Speed." Techmeme · 4 months ago
Spotify updates its iOS and Android apps to let users search for songs by lyrics, a feature Apple Music has had since 2018 Techmeme · 4 months ago
Apple launches its updated Maps in UK, after completing rollout across the US in 2019, with its Look Around feature in London, Edinburgh, and Dublin Techmeme · 4 months ago
A bug in the first public release of iOS 14 is making the default browser or mail app settings reset to Apple's Safari or Mail when the device reboots Techmeme · 4 months ago
Apple unveils Apple Watch SE with a Series 4-type design, S5 chip for up 2x faster performance than Watch Series 3, and GPS support, for $279 or $12/month Techmeme · 4 months ago
Apple says it will no longer include USB power adapters with Apple Watch, citing environmental concerns Techmeme · 4 months ago
Apple announces Fitness+, a workout class subscription service for Watch and iPhone, for $9.99/month with three months free with an Apple Watch purchase Techmeme · 4 months ago