Apple recruits high-profile marketing exec Nick Law
Apple has hired Nick Law — the chief creative officer multinational ad behemoth Publicis Groupe — for an unknown role. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Month: June 2019
iOS 13 could add support for Hong Kong’s Octopus transit card
Lines of code discovered on a public Apple services content server reference iOS 13 support for Hong Kong’s Octopus, suggesting the widely used touchless payment system could arrive on iPhone this fall. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Apple sends AppleSeed invitations for watchOS 6 beta testing
Coinciding with the provision of public beta versions of its milestone operating systems to users, Apple has started to send AppleSeed invitations to users for watchOS 6, giving the company another way to collect feedback before publicly releasing the final version to users. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Microsoft should have been Apple’s challenger in mobile, says Bill Gates
It should have been Microsoft posing the main competition to Apple in mobile platforms, not Google, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates commented in a recent interview. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Flash deals: iPhones from $179, Macs as low as $319, AirPods $119
Newegg and Amazon-owned Woot are delivering budget-friendly prices on refurbished Apple products, with a variety of devices to choose from. Save on MacBook Pros, iPads, AirPods, and multiple iPhones, with prices as low as $ 119. These deals are selling out rapidly, and many of the sale prices will end soon. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Review: GigSky, an eSIM service for iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR
GigSky is a mobile cell service provider with a history of catering to Apple users, providing service in more than 190 countries. When they announced their eSIM for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR, AppleInsider gave it a shot. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
‘Harry Potter: Wizards Unite’ lands on iPhone in 25 more countries
Niantic and WB Games is expanding the availability of the wildly-popular ‘Harry Potter: Wizards Unite," bringing the AR-based iOS game to 25 more countries around the world just one day after the title launched in just four major markets. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Everything we know about Apple Card: Rewards, design, approval odds, more
Apple Card continues to be one of the most popular announcements from Apple’s March event. As Apple and its partner bank Goldman Sachs ramp up testing of Apple Card, we’ve learned more about it. Read on as we roundup all of the Apple Card details, including rewards, fees, approval odds, interest rates, and more. more……
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Hands-on: ZUGU Muse Case + iPad mini giveaway [Video]
Today we go hands-on with the new ZUGU Muse Case for iPad mini 5. We’re also giving one 9to5Mac reader the chance to win the new iPad mini thanks to ZUGU! Head below for a hands-on look: more… The post Hands-on: ZUGU Muse Case + iPad mini giveaway [Video] appeared first on 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac
9to5Rewards: Enter to win Apple’s new iPad mini [Giveaway]
Thanks to our sponsor ZUGU CASE, we’re giving 9to5Mac readers the chance to win Apple’s new 2019 iPad mini to kick off the launch ZUGU’s Muse case for iPads. Check out the new Muse Case for iPad mini 4/5 on Amazon now Head below to enter the giveaway… more… The post 9to5Rewards: Enter to win Apple’s…
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How to check if your MacBook Pro is affected by the fire safety risk battery recall
Do you have a 2015 15-inch MacBook Pro? Follow along for how to check if your MacBook Pro is affected by the battery recall that Apple just announced. more… The post How to check if your MacBook Pro is affected by the fire safety risk battery recall appeared first on 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac
Review: Incase Textured Hardshell for MacBook Pro offers a refined take on slim protection
There are countless options for hardshell cases for the MacBook Pro. But if you’re looking for something beyond the multitude of plastic designs that offers solid protection as well as a unique look and feel, choices are much more limited. We’ve been testing out the Incase Textured Hardshell in Woolenex for MacBook Pro recently to…
Qualcomm uses internal Apple documents as evidence in its FTC antitrust battle
Back in May, the FTC won its antitrust suit against Qualcomm, but Qualcomm unsurprisingly appealed the ruling. Today, the FTC objected to Qualcomm attempting to introduce internal Apple documents as part of its efforts to appeal that antitrust ruling. more… The post Qualcomm uses internal Apple documents as evidence in its FTC antitrust battle appeared…
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Qualcomm uses evidence from settled Apple case in bid to stay antitrust ruling
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Thursday formally objected to a Qualcomm court filing containing internal Apple documents aired in a separate lawsuit, evidence the chipmaker is attempting to leverage as it seeks to delay enforcement of a recent antitrust ruling. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Apple releases firmware security update for discontinued AirPort Express, Extreme, and Time Capsule Base Stations
While Apple’s AirPort lineup has long been discontinued, the company is still supporting the devices with software updates. AirPort Express, Extreme, and Time Capsule Base Stations have received a new firmware security update today. more… The post Apple releases firmware security update for discontinued AirPort Express, Extreme, and Time Capsule Base Stations appeared first on…