<![CDATA[appleinsider]]> Follow appleinsider, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/appleinsider2 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:00:29 +0200 <![CDATA[Brazil joins fight to make USB-C standard on iPhone]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGdEqfVgOX3deCejEQ2Mq9rY Brazil is now the third country to call for Apple to replace its Lightning connector with the USB-C standard, citing that the change could help reduce electronic waste.
In early June, the European Union put forth new rules that would require all smartphones to utilize the USB-C standard for charging.Shortly after, U.S. senators called on the U.S. Commerce Department mandate a universal common charger standard.

Read more...]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2022 03:09:09 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGdEqfVgOX3deCejEQ2Mq9rY <![CDATA[NLRB certifies union election win for Apple Towson Town Center employees]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGflG6-WM_Vj1pVjH6qdYdAk The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has certified the union election for more than 100 Apple store employees in Towson, Maryland.
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The union, known as Coalition of Organized Retail Employees (CORE), reached a clear majority vote on June 19. The vote passed 65 to 33.

Read more...]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:43:57 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGflG6-WM_Vj1pVjH6qdYdAk <![CDATA[Apple to announce third fiscal quarter earnings on July 28]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGf8VAnim2PEuHn9ye8UNv30 On Tuesday, Apple announced that it will detail earnings for the third fiscal quarter of 2022 on July 28 in an investor conference call expected to include a discussion from CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri.
Apple will hold an investor conference call following its third fiscal quarter earnings release on Thursday, July 28, the company said in an update to its investor webpage.The call is scheduled to take place at 2:00 PM. Pacific, 5:00 PM. Eastern.

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Apple's view of a smart home with the Internet of ThingsIn June, Apple announced that it would be retooling the architecture for HomeKit in iPadOS 16. The goal is to make the Home app faster and more reliable.While the promise of a better Home app experience excited many of its users, documentation from Apple first suggested then said outright that the iPad wouldn't function as a Home Hub in iPadOS 16.

Read more...]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 23:26:29 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGe1YjeNKRgxPiejEQ2Mq9rY <![CDATA[FCC commissioner calls for Apple & Google to ban TikTok]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGcOfcjDGK2t9-zdsCmHakzH An FCC commissioner has called on Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores, likening the popular social media platform to a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Credit: Kon Karampelas/UnsplashCredit: Kon Karampelas/Unsplash
Brendan Carr, the ranking Republican FCC commissioner, on Tuesday penned a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai. In the open letter, he urged the companies ban TikTok from their respective app marketplaces because it "harvests swaths of sensitive data" from U.S. users.

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The fourth developer betas are available for download
The latest builds can be downloaded by developers in the beta-testing scheme via the Apple Developer Center, or as an over-the-air update for hardware already using earlier beta builds. A public beta version of the releases is expected to start arriving soon, and will be available through the Apple Beta Software Program website.

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It was on June 29, 2007, that the original iPhone went on sale in the US, and arguably that was the day that it truly began shaking up what users expected from a phone.We and the phone industry had already known all about it for over five months. But it wasn't until you could buy it that the impact of this little device began to be felt — even inside Apple.

Read more...]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:53:37 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGeSee6dkZNVVeT5HJgy6HUf <![CDATA[Apple TV+ sees major gains in customer satisfaction & retention]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGcyd831MJfXP5VjH6qdYdAk The Apple TV+ streaming service has sseen significant gains in both customer satisfaction and the likelihood that a user will keep paying for a subscription between 2021 and 2022, new data suggests.
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According to research by Whip Media, the level of overall customer satisfaction for Apple TV+ jumped from 62% in 2021 to 76% in 2022. The 14 point increase marked the largest jump for any video-on-demand service.

Read more...]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:31:19 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGcyd831MJfXP5VjH6qdYdAk <![CDATA[Apple's 'failed' 5G modem effort means iPhone 15 will be all-Qualcomm]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGd114D4_c3d7F1cWWor9YPv Apple's project to create a 5G modem of its own design may not be going how it wants, with Qualcomm now thought to be the sole modem supplier for the iPhone 15 launch in 2023.
Apple has been working on creating its own modem for use in its hardware for a number of years, in order to get more control over how the component functions and to reduce costs. However, while progress has been made, it is claimed that the results aren't enough for a modem introduction in the "iPhone 15."In tweets on Tuesday, TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said a supply chain survey indicates Apple's 5G modem development "may have failed," resulting in Qualcomm remaining as the "exclusive supplier for 5G chips of 2H23 new iPhones."

Read more...]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:27:09 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGd114D4_c3d7F1cWWor9YPv <![CDATA[AirTags help Toronto man track down stolen Range Rover]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGfPqGDkKNNIwMb1naedg1wr Three AirTag trackers helped the owner of the SUV locate the vehicle, which was then recovered by police.
After having his first Range Rover stolen a month ago, a man from the Avenue Road and Lawrence Avenue area of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, purchased an identical unit to replace the lost vehicle.The first unit was never found, as the thief as thrown the owner's wallet and family members' phone out of the Rover before driving off with it in an apparent attempt to prevent tracking. "The thieves were able to disable the tracker in my car, put there by the manufacturer," according to the man, who for safety concerns has been identified only by his first name, Lorne.

Read more...]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 17:54:54 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGfPqGDkKNNIwMb1naedg1wr <![CDATA[Deals: save $220 on Apple's 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro, but only for a limited time]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGfPqGDkKNNIwHn9ye8UNv30 The exclusive MacBook Pro deal drops the price of the spacious 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro to $2,279, a discount of $220 off retail now through June 30.
Take advantage of the cheapest price available on Apple's 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro through June 30.Take advantage of the cheapest price available on Apple's 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro through June 30.
B&H Photo is hosting the best-of-the-web offer on the M1 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch in your choice of Silver or Space Gray. Equipped with an upgraded M1 Pro chip with a 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU, and 16GB of unified memory, this configuration also has 1TB of storage — double that of the standard 14-inch MacBook Pro.

Read more...]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 17:31:14 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGfPqGDkKNNIwHn9ye8UNv30 <![CDATA[Apple Watch credited with helping save Australian kayaker lost at sea]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGfnJyCQaL6kkilmFkX7M1Jw An Australian kayaker summoned help with the emergency calling feature of Apple Watch, after strong currents left him stranded out to sea more than two miles from shore.
A man from New South Wales was pushed far out into sea on his kayak on June 18 at around 9 am local time. A report by The Daily Mail said that a hazardous surf warning was in effect for the area when he encountered trouble.After being separated from his partner, his craft drifted into the middle of the ocean off Sydney's north coast where he was unable to paddle back to shore. According to rescue authorities, it was then when the man called for help using his Apple Watch's emergency services calling feature.

Read more...]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:44:47 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGfnJyCQaL6kkilmFkX7M1Jw <![CDATA[Vague lawsuit claims AirPods, Beats infringe on 'communication jewelry' patents]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGeMq9DSIzwbtqCY3L745TL_ Apple has been hit with a lawsuit alleging that its AirPods infringe on a pair of patents owned by an obscure Texas LLC that cover wireless earpiece and wearable device technology.
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WFR IP LLC, which appears to be a non-practicing entity, filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas on Friday. It seeks relief from patent infringement on two patents-in-suit.

Read more...]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:34:25 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGeMq9DSIzwbtqCY3L745TL_ <![CDATA[Apple TV+ drops first trailer for upcoming kids show 'Duck & Goose,' out July 8]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGeMq9DSIzwbtiejEQ2Mq9rY Apple has released a new trailer for its upcoming kids Apple TV+ series "Duck & Goose," based on the books of the same name by Tad Hills.
Duck & Goose on Apple TV+Duck & Goose on Apple TV+
The company announced the new kids show as the first of a new summer lineup of family content on Apple TV+. The series is set to debut on July 8, with other shows to arrive later in the summer.

Read more...]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:33:36 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGeMq9DSIzwbtiejEQ2Mq9rY <![CDATA[Judge backs AliveCor patent suit that seeks US Apple Watch ban]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGd1KfQgY0D-Ocb1naedg1wr An International Trade Commission (ITC) judge has issued an initial finding that says Apple has infringed AliveCor's patented ECG technology — which could lead to a ban on Apple Watch.
Following its December 2020 filing of a lawsuit against Apple over patent infringement, mobile ECG firm AliveCor also took its case to the ITC in April 2021. Now an ITC judge has backed AliveCor, and has recommended that the International Trade Commission undertakes a review of the case."Today's ruling is a strong validation of our IP and underscores that patents matter and even an influential company like Apple cannot simply violate them to stifle innovation," Priya Abani, CEO of AliveCor, said in a statement to AppleInsider. "Since the start, our focus has been on our customers and providing them with strong choices to help monitor their cardiac health, including KardiaBand, the first-ever FDA-cleared ECG device accessory for Apple Watch."

Read more...]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:28:58 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGd1KfQgY0D-Ocb1naedg1wr <![CDATA[Any Mac can be portable, if you try hard enough]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGf5XRHvq0UmmJs0ohxaO6Yr Of course, you are never going to cart around a 27-inch iMac Pro to use on your lap during a daily commute to the office. But you're also never going to buy a MacBook Pro for one weekend away because with a little effort, you won't need to — any Mac can be made portable, or at least transportable.
Not exactly recommended, no.Not exactly recommended, no.
When you need to, you can use any Mac as a portable — even if most of the time that really means transportable. Only the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air can be run on battery power, but absolutely every Mac can be taken around and used wherever you end up.

Read more...]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:08:18 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGf5XRHvq0UmmJs0ohxaO6Yr <![CDATA[Foxconn steps up bonuses to attract workers for iPhone 14]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGeq00C8KQMA5Hn9ye8UNv30 Continued competition for employees among manufacturers means that Foxconn's summer hiring spree for iPhone 14 workers again comes with higher bonuses.
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With fewer people wanting production assembly jobs, there is a shrinking labor pool and technology firms are in great competition to get workers. Apple's iPhone manufacturer Foxconn has already been recruiting early for the peak summer months, but now it's stepping up its incentives.

Read more...]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 15:30:24 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGeq00C8KQMA5Hn9ye8UNv30 <![CDATA[Apple researching dual-monitor mounting system for Pro Display XDR]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGd8WvssBumQIylmFkX7M1Jw Apple is working on a new dual-display stand that can mount a pair of Pro Display XDR monitors, a patent application granted on Tuesday suggests.
Credit: AppleCredit: Apple
The Pro Display XDR is a professional monitor for users who need the highest available color accuracy and resolution. Users can opt for a VESA mount or a $999 stand that caused a stir when it was announced in June 2019.

Read more...]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 15:13:24 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGd8WvssBumQIylmFkX7M1Jw <![CDATA[iPad mini 7 probably won't get ProMotion, says display analyst]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGdnouJfHa4VBCejEQ2Mq9rY New rumors that the next iPad mini will have a ProMotion display are wrong says an analyst, because it would require significant hardware changes.
Apple's current iPad mini.Apple's current iPad mini
Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants, has poured cold water on iPad mini rumors before, such as those claiming the xhttps://appleinsider.com/inside/iPad-mini-6 would use mini LED. Now, in response to a question about ProMotion on the next model, Young says it's impractical.

Read more...]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:52:15 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGdnouJfHa4VBCejEQ2Mq9rY <![CDATA[Daily deals June 28: $700 11-inch iPad Pro, $300 Dyson V8 stick vacuum, more]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/CzC8zSvAFGdnouJfHa4VBJVjH6qdYdAk Tuesday's best deals include refurbished iPhone 8 and iPhone 12 models, refurbished AirPods Pro for $130, Denon speakers for $399, and much more.
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AppleInsider checks online stores daily to uncover discounts and offers on hardware and other products, including Apple devices, smart TVs, accessories, and other items. The best offers are compiled into our regular list for our readers to use and save money.

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