Dark Sky, acquired by Apple last year, says it will shut down its API and iOS and web apps at the end of 2022, after Apple announced an updated Weather app Techmeme · 3 days ago
Several macOS Monterey features will not come to Intel Macs, like Live Text within photos, FaceTime's Portrait mode, and unlimited, on-device keyboard dictation Techmeme · 4 days ago
iPhone apps on iPadOS 15 can now, finally, run in landscape, in addition to portrait orientation Techmeme · 5 days ago
Apple adds a Low Power Mode to macOS Monterey and iPadOS 15, and says that, on the Mac, enabling it reduces the system clock speed and the display brightness Techmeme · 6 days ago
Apple says that public betas of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey, tvOS 15, and watchOS 8 are coming in July Techmeme · 6 days ago
Apple details iOS 15 features: notification summaries, Live Text in photos, new ways to share in Messages, cross-app drag and drop, updates to Weather and Maps Techmeme · 6 days ago
Apple says iOS 15 users in select US states will be able to add their driver's license to Wallet this fall, and it's working with TSA to improve flight boarding Techmeme · 6 days ago
An Apple-commissioned study says the App Store ecosystem facilitated ~$643B in billings and sales globally in 2020, up 24% YoY Techmeme · 2 weeks ago
Twitter Blue, Twitter's anticipated $2.99 monthly subscription tier, is now listed as an option in the iOS App Store, despite the feature not being live in-app Techmeme · 2 weeks ago
Apple removes an app, discovered by a developer, that required at least a three-star review before people could use it Techmeme · 3 weeks ago
Some 12.9" iPad Pro owners note an undesirable blooming effect on its miniLED screen, most apparent when bright objects are portrayed on a dark background Techmeme · 3 weeks ago
Apple announces accessibility features, including background sounds to help maintain focus and calm, AssistiveTouch for Apple Watch, and iPad eye-tracking Techmeme · 4 weeks ago
Apple confirms that the Bluetooth AAC codec used by AirPods Pro and AirPods Max does not support Apple Music's new lossless streaming Techmeme · 4 weeks ago
Apple awards $45M from its Advanced Manufacturing Fund to Corning, bringing its total investment in the precision glass maker to $495M Techmeme · 1 month ago
Flurry analysis: just 4% of iPhone users in the US and 12% worldwide have so far actively chosen to opt into app tracking after the rollout of iOS 14.5 Techmeme · 1 month ago
Court docs show Apple offered Hulu and some other "whitelisted developers" special access to App Store APIs, like the cancel/refund API Techmeme · 1 month ago
Epic vs. Apple trial begins with Epic's opening remarks attacking the App Store's "walled garden", arguing Apple's 30% cut of in-app purchases is monopolistic Techmeme · 1 month ago
Apple releases iOS 14.5.1, watchOS 7.4.1, and macOS Big Sur 11.3.1 with security fixes for flaws in WebKit that Apple says were being actively exploited Techmeme · 1 month ago
Kuo: Apple is planning to launch a foldable iPhone with an 8" QHD+ flexible OLED display in 2023; Kuo says Apple will ship 15M to 20M foldable iPhones in 2023 Techmeme · 1 month ago
Apple files written testimonies of its expert witnesses ahead of upcoming Epic trial, laying the foundation for claims on marketshare, App Store security, more Techmeme · 2 months ago
Apple releases macOS Big Sur 11.3 with M1 optimizations, updated controller support, ability to change window size of iPhone and iPad apps on Macs, and more Techmeme · 2 months ago
Files from REvil, which is extorting Apple supplier Quanta, appear to confirm new MacBook Pros with MagSafe, USB-C, HDMI, SD card slot, and no Touch Bar Techmeme · 2 months ago
Tim Cook says Apple is now selling more M1 Macs than Intel-based models, despite them only being released in November Techmeme · 2 months ago
Apple tells developers that on April 26 all iPhone, iPad, and Watch apps submitted to the App Store must adhere to Apple's App Tracking Transparency rules Techmeme · 2 months ago
Apple announces a purple iPhone 12, arriving on April 30 with pre-orders starting on Friday Techmeme · 2 months ago
Apple updates iMac with M1, slimmer design with two small fans, seven colors, 1080p webcam, six speakers, beamforming three-mic array, and 24-inch 4.5K display Techmeme · 2 months ago
What to expect from Apple's April 20 event: refreshed iPads, including Pro model with mini-LED display, Pencil, AirTags, iMacs in different colors, and more Techmeme · 2 months ago
Kuo: 2022 iPhone lineup will feature two 6.1" and two 6.7" devices, no mini-sized 5.4"; high end models will have 48MP camera and 8K video capability Techmeme · 2 months ago
Apple announces an online event on April 20 at 10am PT, entitled "Spring Loaded", where new iPads Pros and more are expected Techmeme · 2 months ago
Siri prematurely reveals Apple's next event planned for Tuesday, April 20, in which it is expected to unveil new iPad Pro models and possibly AirTags trackers Techmeme · 2 months ago
Apple Support docs show that unusual mid-production hardware changes were made to its A12, A13, and S5 chips last fall, to update the Secure Storage Component Techmeme · 2 months ago
Apple unveils a revamped Find My program with support for third-party devices and says devices from Belkin, Chipolo, and VanMoof will be first to work with it Techmeme · 2 months ago
On a podcast, Tim Cook says he's "not focused on Facebook", Apple is confident in its case against Epic Games, AR is critically important for Apple, and more Techmeme · 2 months ago
Microsoft has officially discontinued its Cortana mobile app for both iOS and Android Techmeme · 2 months ago
Apple Says iOS Developers Have ‘Multiple’ Ways of Reaching Users and Are ‘Far From Limited’ To Using Only the App Store Reddit · 3 months ago
MacBook Owners' Butterfly Keyboard Lawsuit Gets Class Action Certification Hacker News · 3 months ago
Court filing: Tim Cook, Phil Schiller, Craig Federighi, Eddy Cue, and ex-iOS software chief Scott Forstall are among witnesses to testify in Epic vs Apple trial Techmeme · 3 months ago
Kuo: Apple's upcoming mixed reality headset will feature an advanced eye tracking system and potentially an iris recognition feature Techmeme · 3 months ago
Apple Warns Chinese Tech Companies Not to Circumvent App Tracking Transparency Rules Reddit · 3 months ago
Kuo: all four iPhone 13 models will feature larger batteries with higher capacities, hence new models will also be heavier than iPhone 12 Techmeme · 3 months ago
Kuo: Apple plans to release a mixed reality headset in mid-2022 for around $1K, followed by AR glasses by 2025, and "contact lens type" devices by 2030-2040 Techmeme · 3 months ago
Apple confirms it'll discontinue iMac Pro after supplies end, says 27" iMac introduced in August is the preferred choice for the vast majority of pro iMac users Techmeme · 3 months ago
Apple debuts a service to let users transfer iCloud photos and videos to "another participating service" like Google Photos, initially in US and select markets Techmeme · 3 months ago
Valve Ordered to Give Apple Information on 436 Steam Games As Part of Epic Games Legal Case Reddit · 4 months ago
Kuo: Apple plans to release two new MacBook Pro models with an HDMI port and an SD card reader in the second half of 2021 Techmeme · 4 months ago
Gartner: in Q4 2020, Apple sold 80M new iPhones globally, overtaking Samsung to become the largest smartphone vendor, increasing its market share by ~15% Techmeme · 4 months ago