Month: July 2021

Apple supply chain readying for third quarter 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro release

July 1, 2021 admin

The supply chain appears to be prepping itself for a September debut of new Apple Silicon computers, with the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro expected to debut in the third quarter of 2021.Apple’s 16-inch MacBook ProAccording to sources within the supply chain, Apple has validated two new suppliers for mini-LED components. As part of a…

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Chinese iPhone sales up 16% in June shopping festival, thanks to hefty discounts

July 1, 2021 admin

Chinese iPhone sales got a welcome boost last month thanks to Apple’s decision to participate in one of the country’s annual “shopping festivals.” The 618 Shopping Festival peaks around June 18, with many retailers and e-commerce firms offering significant discounts … more… The post Chinese iPhone sales up 16% in June shopping festival, thanks to…

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British right to repair law comes into force today, but excludes smartphones and computers

July 1, 2021 admin

A British right to repair law comes into force today, requiring manufacturers to make spares available to both consumers and third-party repair companies. However, despite claiming to cover “televisions and other electronic displays,”‘ the law somehow excludes smartphones and laptops… more… The post British right to repair law comes into force today, but excludes smartphones…

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Spark mail app for Mac gets Shared Inboxes for improved team collaboration

July 1, 2021 admin

Popular Mac mail app Spark is out today with a useful new feature for teams – Shared Inboxes. It allows multiple people to access the same Gmail or Google Workplace inbox, assign tasks, set deadlines, see progress, and more. more… The post Spark mail app for Mac gets Shared Inboxes for improved team collaboration appeared…

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Windows 11 for Mac in the Works, Says Parallels Desktop

July 1, 2021 admin

The popular software for virtualizing Windows on macOS, Parallels Desktop, has confirmed that support for the newly announced Windows 11 is in the works for Mac computers. Last week, Microsoft unveiled Windows 11, the next major version of the Windows operating system. Obviously, Windows 11 won’t be supported on Mac computers, but as is normal,…

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Apple extends (RED) partnership with 100% of proceeds going to pandemic relief until December 30

July 1, 2021 admin

As the pandemic is still a problem in many parts of the world, Apple is extending its partnership with (RED) and it will continue to redirect 100% of eligible proceeds of its PRODUCT(RED) devices and accessories to the Global Fund’s COVID-19 relief efforts from now until December 30. more… The post Apple extends (RED) partnership…

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EU digital vaccine passport goes live; no data is stored after checks

July 1, 2021 admin

The EU digital vaccine passport goes live today, allowing travelers from all 27 European Union countries to use their smartphone to prove that they have been vaccinated, have tested negative, or have recovered from COVID-19. It’s available for both iPhone and Android smartphones … more… The post EU digital vaccine passport goes live; no data…

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Apple finally makes OS X Lion and Mountain Lion free to download

July 1, 2021 admin

Got an old Mac that badly needs a software update? Apple has finally dropped the $19.99 fee for Mac OS X Lion and Mountain Lion, allowing users to download them for free for the first time. OS X Lion made its public debut way back in July 2011, while Mountain Lion dropped the following year….

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Apple sees 16% sales growth in China during mid-year shopping festival

July 1, 2021 admin

The iPhone was the fourth most popular smartphone choice in China during a shopping festival and sales increased by 16%.iPhone 12 sees steady demand in ChinaChina has been a tough market for Apple with the iPhone 12. Reports have shown that while popular, it isn’t achieving sales records like the iPhone X or other devices…

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Apple Card Rumored to Face ‘Oppo Card’ Competitor

July 1, 2021 admin

The Chinese smartphone maker Oppo appears to be preparing “Oppo Card” as a rival to Apple Card, following similar moves by Apple competitors Google, Samsung, and Huawei. According to Chinese trademark filings seen by DroidMaze, Oppo has filed to trademark “Oppo Card.” The trademark is filed under international classifications, meaning that the company hopes to…

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Apple’s Mini-LED Suppliers to Ramp up Shipments for Redesigned MacBook Pro Models in Third Quarter

July 1, 2021 admin

Apple’s mini-LED suppliers for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro have entered the supply chain for its redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, which are on schedule to be unveiled in September, according to a new paywalled DigiTimes report. Zhen Ding Technology and Tripod Technology have both entered the supply chain for Apple’s upcoming mini LED-backlit…

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DigiTimes: Apple to Announce Redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro in September

July 1, 2021 admin

After months of rumors and speculation, Apple plans to announce its redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro featuring mini-LED displays, an all-new design, and a faster Apple silicon processor in September of this year, according to a report from DigiTimes. According to the paywalled report, which revealed that Apple is planning a significant investment in…

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Apple Reportedly Spending $200 Million to Improve Mini-LED Production for Upcoming 14-Inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro

July 1, 2021 admin

Apple is taking a significant step to improve the production of mini-LED displays for its upcoming redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros, by investing $200 million in purchasing new equipment for four brand new mini-LED assembly lines, according to a paywalled report from DigiTimes, seen by MacRumors. According to the report, Apple will spend $200…

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Digitimes: mini-LED 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro set to launch late in the third quarter

July 1, 2021 admin

Digitimes today reported that Apple is bringing on suppliers ready for the production ramp of the highly-anticipated 2021 MacBook Pro lineup. The report says new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros are currently scheduled to launch late in the third quarter of 2021, which presumably means September. The laptops will feature mini-LED panels, similar to the…

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Instagram Plans to Take on TikTok With Full-Screen Video Content

July 1, 2021 admin

Instagram will start hosting full-screen videos as part of a major shakeup of the social platform, as the Facebook-owned company seeks to make itself more relevant in an era dominated by TikTok and YouTube. That’s the major take-home from a video shared on Wednesday by Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram. In the video posted…

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