Jony Ive’s recent partnership with OpenAI has raised concerns at Apple, amid the company’s loss of top design talent and struggles to keep up in artificial intelligence, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported. Continue reading “Apple’s AI progress slows as Jony Ive joins OpenAI in major partnership: Report”
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Apple eyes ‘Bold’ iPhone 19 Pro design, 17 Pro skips big changes: Report
Apple foresees a “major shake-up” in 2027 for the iPhone’s 20th anniversary, as reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Pro, expected sooner, won’t see drastic changes. Continue reading “Apple eyes ‘Bold’ iPhone 19 Pro design, 17 Pro skips big changes: Report”
EU mandates Apple interoperability changes under DMA; Apple opposes citing security risks
European Commission on Wednesday adopted two decisions under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) outlining specific measures Apple must take to meet its interoperability obligations. These steps aim to improve how third-party products and services work with Apple’s ecosystem, including iPhones and iPads, across Europe. Continue reading “EU mandates Apple interoperability changes under DMA; Apple opposes citing security risks”
Apple preparing VisionOS-inspired software overhaul across iOS, macOS, and iPadOS: Report
Apple is gearing up for a major software update for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, set for late 2025. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman calls it a “dramatic software overhaul,” one of Apple’s most significant ever, aimed at unifying and enhancing the user experience across platforms. Continue reading “Apple preparing VisionOS-inspired software overhaul across iOS, macOS, and iPadOS: Report”
iPhone 17 Air with large camera bar design surfaces
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air has generated significant speculation as rumors circulate about its design and features. Expected to replace the “Plus” model in the iPhone 17 lineup, this device might feature a unique camera bar on the back, raising questions about its design. Continue reading “iPhone 17 Air with large camera bar design surfaces”
World of Tech This Week – Grok 2 has Flux, Gemini Live voice companion, Fully generated AI Ads, Dancing Robots and more!
It is true. Technology does not wait for us. “Move fast and break things” said a young Mark Zuckerberg, when asked how the team at Facebook operates. Seems like ages ago, right? Well, it is the nature of technology itself, to move fast and break things. That is why we need to catch up every week. So, what really happened in the World of Tech this week? Strap in your seat belts for a blazing fast read, here we go.
Apple could limit some iPhone 15 USB Type-C features to Apple certified cables, accessories
According to a rumour on Weibo, Apple is reportedly planning to restrict the functionality of the USB-C port on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro by implementing an authentication chip similar to Lightning. This may limit the use of non-Apple approved accessories. Continue reading “Apple could limit some iPhone 15 USB Type-C features to Apple certified cables, accessories”
5G Standalone is unavailable due to insufficient SIM security on Jio 5G
Last month, Apple had released iOS 16.2 beta to bring support for 5G networks in India, and the stable update rolled out earlier this month. While Airtel uses Non-Standalone model for 5G, Jio is using Standalone model and requires the 5G Standalone toggle to be turned on the iPhone. Continue reading “5G Standalone is unavailable due to insufficient SIM security on Jio 5G”
The price of the unlocked iPhone 14 starts from $829 and not $799 in the US
Apple announced the iPhone 14 along with a host of other products at the company’s Far Out event a few hours ago. I was curious about the price of an unlocked iPhone 14 so I landed up on this page on the company’s website which shows that Apple is charging a $30 premium for the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus when purchased without a carrier plan. Continue reading “The price of the unlocked iPhone 14 starts from $829 and not $799 in the US”
Apple might be working on a 35W dual USB-C fast charger
Apple may introduce a new USB-C wall adapter with relatively high power output, according to a recent report from 9to5Mac. According to a support document, Apple is working on a “new 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter.” While it’s possible that the device has been abandoned entirely, Apple could yet release the power adapter in the future. It was also reported that Apple withdrew the support document immediately after it was published, hinting that it was uploaded inadvertently. Continue reading “Apple might be working on a 35W dual USB-C fast charger”
2019 iPhones with triple rear cameras said to feature major camera upgrades
The yet-to-be-launched 2019 iPhones are rumoured to come with 12-megapixel single-lens front cameras. It was reported by well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently. If this turns out to be true, then it’s a massive bump from 7MP from the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. Continue reading “2019 iPhones with triple rear cameras said to feature major camera upgrades”
Apple iOS 12 is on 63% of devices from last four years
A month and a half after the official rollout, iOS 12 is now installed on 63% of active devices from last four years. This data is according to updated iOS 12 installation statistics shared on the App Store support page for developers. Apple has been actively sharing the statistics since the iOS 12 release, providing information on both newer and older devices. Continue reading “Apple iOS 12 is on 63% of devices from last four years”
Apple’s 2019 iPhones said to ditch In-display fingerprint scanner for TrueDepth Camera System
With iPhone X, Apple got rid of the fingerprint scanner, and replaced it with the TrueDepth Camera System for Face ID as a biometric authentication method. Having said that, the company is planning to follow the same strategy with the upcoming iPhone devices as well according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Continue reading “Apple’s 2019 iPhones said to ditch In-display fingerprint scanner for TrueDepth Camera System”
Apple reveals 95% iOS 11 adoption ahead of iOS 12 launch next week
Apple is dominating the headlines for past few weeks regarding the leaks, speculations about its upcoming iPhone series launch. However, this time, it’s for a different reason and it has to do with iOS adoption rate. Continue reading “Apple reveals 95% iOS 11 adoption ahead of iOS 12 launch next week”
VLC update for iPhone and iPad brings support for Chromecast, 360 videos and more
VLC for iOS is getting a new update with a handful of new features; this update brings the version number to 3.1.0. First and foremost, it brings much-needed support for Chromecast which allows users to stream content from VLC to Chromecast enabled TV. Continue reading “VLC update for iPhone and iPad brings support for Chromecast, 360 videos and more”