Kuo: Apple is working on an updated version of the HomePod for release in the Q4 2022 or Q1 2023 Techmeme · 3 days ago
Report details Jony Ive's work on Apple's MR headset as sources say he remains involved as an external consultant and that the device is not gaming focused Techmeme · 3 days ago
Apple now allows devs to auto-renew users for increased subscription prices once a year as long as the increase doesn't exceed $50 or 50% of the annual price Techmeme · 7 days ago
Twitter tests a Twitter Circle feature for sharing tweets with up to 150 people, rather than publicly, similar to Instagram's Close Friends sharing option Techmeme · 3 weeks ago
Apple says apps that haven't been updated in past three years and have low downloads will be removed from App Store, extends time to update from 30 to 90 days Techmeme · 3 weeks ago
Apple releases a report it commissioned from Analysis Group, showing that the company's iOS apps "are rarely the most popular app of a particular type" Techmeme · 2 months ago
Apple announces WWDC 2022 will be held from June 6 through June 10 as a virtual event; Apple will host an invite-only watch party on June 6 at Apple Park Techmeme · 2 months ago
Apple now lets "reader" apps link to websites for creating or managing user accounts, after the company gives access to an External Link Account Entitlement Techmeme · 2 months ago
Kuo: camera bump on the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max smartphones will increase about five percent in each dimension due to a larger 48MP sensor Techmeme · 2 months ago
Apple adds driver's licenses and state IDs to Wallet in Arizona, the first state with the feature; Colorado, Hawaii, Mississippi, Ohio, and Puerto Rico are next Techmeme · 2 months ago
For the second day in a row, many Apple services, including the App Store and Music, were disrupted; Apple's System Status page says the issues are resolved Techmeme · 2 months ago
A developer shows Apple's Studio Display has 64GB of onboard NAND storage but only uses 2GB; the 64GB might be related to the Studio Display's A13 Bionic chip Techmeme · 2 months ago
Many Apple services and apps are suffering an outage, including the App Store, iCloud, Siri, Maps, Music, Podcasts, Apple TV+, and Find My Techmeme · 2 months ago
Report details Apple's early debate about ATT, with Craig Federighi pushing for privacy changes while Eddy Cue and Phil Schiller argued for more cautious action Techmeme · 2 months ago
Kuo: iPhone 14 Pro models will get the A16 chip and 6GB of LPDDR 5 RAM, the standard iPhone 14 models will remain on A15 Bionic chip and get 6GB of LPDDR 4X RAM Techmeme · 2 months ago
Apple dismisses the findings of UK CMA's Interim Report on mobile ecosystems as based on "unsubstantiated allegations and hypothetical concerns" from its rivals Techmeme · 2 months ago
Kuo: the 2022 MacBook Air will have a new form factor, an M1 chip, no mini-LED display, more color options, and is slated for production in late Q2 or Q3 2022 Techmeme · 3 months ago
Apple announces a green finish for the iPhone 13 and an Alpine Green finish for the iPhone 13 Pro, available for pre-order on March 11 and shipping on March 18 Techmeme · 3 months ago
Apple announces a digital-only event dubbed "Peek performance" will be held on March 8 at 10am PT; a 5G iPhone SE, revamped iPad Air, and new Macs are expected Techmeme · 3 months ago
Apple pauses all product sales in Russia, removes RT News and Sputnik News from the App Store outside Russia, and disables Apple Maps' live traffic in Ukraine Techmeme · 3 months ago
Apple plans AirTags updates to cut down on unwanted tracking: Precision Finding for unknown AirTags, displaying alerts with sound, louder sounds, and more Techmeme · 3 months ago
The US Senate Judiciary Committee approves the Open App Markets Act, which would allow app sideloading and let developers use their own in-app payment systems Techmeme · 4 months ago
Apple removes Python 2.7 from macOS 12.3, asks developers to use alternative languages like Python 3; Python 2 has not been supported since January 1, 2020 Techmeme · 4 months ago
Apple says it now has over 1.8B active devices worldwide, up from 1.65B in January 2021 and 1.5B in January 2020 Techmeme · 4 months ago
iOS 15.4 beta 1 adds Face ID use while wearing a mask, without needing an Apple Watch for authentication, by recognizing "the unique features around the eye" Techmeme · 4 months ago
iPadOS 15.4 and macOS Monterey 12.3 betas add the long-delayed Universal Control, which lets users control nearby Macs and iPads with a single mouse or keyboard Techmeme · 4 months ago
Some developers who use Apple's CloudKit have complained about an iCloud syncing bug for months; some are resorting to adding iCloud status pages to their apps Techmeme · 4 months ago
Netherlands fines Apple €5M, saying Apple's changes to IAP payments "failed to satisfy the requirements"; the fine rises €5M/week to €50M until Apple complies Techmeme · 4 months ago
Apple shares 2021 highlights: developers made $260B+ via the App Store since its debut, up from $200B+ YoY, US and Canadian consumers used 30M tickets in Wallet Techmeme · 4 months ago
Intel claims its 12th-gen 14-core Intel i9 outperforms Apple's M1 Max and is the fastest CPU ever, although the i9 uses significantly more power than M1 Max Techmeme · 5 months ago
Verizon and T-Mobile discontinue their iPad rebate programs, offered in partnership with Apple, following customer complaints Techmeme · 5 months ago
Kuo: second-generation AirPods Pro will have lossless audio support and a charging case that can emit a sound for location tracking purposes Techmeme · 5 months ago
Some Apple Engineers Rewarded Up to $180K in Stock Bonuses as Incentive to Stay Hacker News · 5 months ago
Apple quietly removes all mentions of CSAM scanning on its Child Safety webpage, but says its plans have not changed since September when it delayed the feature Techmeme · 5 months ago
Apple delays macOS Monterey's Universal Control until spring 2022, after saying it would launch in the fall Techmeme · 5 months ago
Kuo: AirPods Pro 2, the first update since 2019, will launch in Q4 2022 with a new design similar to Beats Fit Pro, improved chip, and more Techmeme · 6 months ago
Kuo: Apple's first AR headset will go to mass production in late Q4 2022, and Apple is working on a second gen headset with a lighter design for launch in 2024 Techmeme · 6 months ago
macOS Monterey: 40 Tips, Tricks, and Features You Might Have Missed – MacRumors Pinboard · 6 months ago
Report: the DOJ has asked Roblox why it changed "games" to "experiences" on its website, and asked Roblox and other devs about the difference between the words Techmeme · 6 months ago
Kuo: Apple AR headset to launch in late 2022 with an M1-like chip and no tethering to a Mac or an iPhone; Apple wants to replace the iPhone with AR in 10 years Techmeme · 6 months ago
Apple defends its ads for third-party apps, saying they are marked as from the App Store, have been live for five years, and it regularly communicates with devs Techmeme · 6 months ago
Alex Gorsky, chairman and departing CEO of Johnson & Johnson, joins Apple's board of directors; Tim Cook calls him a "visionary in healthcare" Techmeme · 6 months ago
iOS 15.2 beta includes the Communication Safety in Messages feature that Apple announced this summer, as an opt-in feature parents can enable Techmeme · 6 months ago
Apple will continue accepting App Store submissions throughout the holidays for the first time, though reviews may take longer from Nov. 24-28 and Dec. 23-27 Techmeme · 7 months ago
DJI launches Mavic 3 drone with dual-camera system, redesigned batteries offering up to 46 minutes of flight time, improved tracking and safety, and more Techmeme · 7 months ago