Month: February 2024

AI server makers are hoping to obtain orders from Apple ahead of its highly anticipated unveiling of new AI features later this year, according to Taiwanese research firm TrendForce. Server manufacturer Supermicro is reportedly “aggressively expanding” its efforts to secure AI-related orders from Apple. The company has the potential to double its shipments of AI…

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Apple is researching ways to create accessories such as an Apple Pencil-like controller for the Apple Vision Pro, which attach to an accessory headset strap for power and data.New patent application shows potential controllers for Apple Vision ProThink of it like sticking a pencil behind your ear. But instead of doing that while you think,…

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Apple today expanded its Self Service Repair Program to include the latest Mac models, the M3 MacBook Pro and M3 iMac introduced in October 2023. This allows customers to order Apple-certified parts and conduct repairs on these machines themselves, without needing to go to an Apple Store or another repair shop. Next month, Apple will…

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A new report today says that there is increasing evidence of steep iPhone discounts being used in China in an attempt to counter weak demand. It gives the example of the iPhone 15 Pro Max being offered at a $180 discount on the official price, which is significantly larger than has been offered in previous…

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Apple is believed to be the unnamed customer whose sudden cancellation of orders for micro LED displays thought to be for the Apple Watch Ultra has caused ams Osram’s shares to drop 40%.Apple Watch UltraNeither ams Osram nor Apple have ever confirmed that the Austrian firm is a supplier of micro LED displays for the…

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Woot today has a couple of deals on Apple accessories, including low prices on the MagSafe Charger and MagSafe Duo Charger. Additionally, Amazon has steep discounts on FineWoven and Silicone Cases for iPhone 15 models. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Woot. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive…

Read More “MagSafe Duo Charger Hits All-Time Low Price of $79.99, MagSafe Charger on Sale for $27.99” »

Reflecting on the iPod Hi-Fi, launched 18 years ago, many long-time readers may remember it as Apple’s ambitious foray into the home audio market, long before smart speakers were a thing. Priced at $349, it promised audiophile-quality sound within a compact design, offering home audio without the clutter of traditional stereo components. It featured a…

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Apple is working on a TV adaptation of William Gibson’s acclaimed cyberpunk sci-fi novel Neuromancer, the company announced on Wednesday. The new 10-episode drama will be created by Graham Roland and JD Dillard as a co-production between Skydance Television and Anonymous Content. “Neuromancer” will also be produced by Drake’s DreamCrew Entertainment, with Roland serving as…

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In what has become an annual tradition, two of China’s biggest iPhone resellers are offering discounts on Apple’s higher-end iPhone models.iPhone 15 Pro MaxThe iPhone 15 series has not been as successful in China as its predecessors, although Tim Cook has blamed overall economic issues rather than any lack of interest in the devices. Now…

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Consumer Reports found that some Amazon’s Choice video bells have security so bad that a complete stranger can pair their phone to your doorbell simply by holding the exterior button for eight seconds. Bad actors can even access still images from thousands of miles away, without needing any credentials for your account, creating a privacy…

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Apple is reportedly considering rebranding the Apple ID as “Apple Account,” and may make the change before the end of 2024.The familiar Apple ID may be rebranded “Apple Account”Apple ID is the way users log in to Apple Services. It’s such a familiar part of using the Apple ecosystem that it’s not thought about, until…

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Spaces, or live audio chat sessions on Twitter (now X), now support video, owner Elon Musk announced on Wednesday by reposting a video tutorial by the user DogeDesigner. When hosts create a new Spaces session, they will see a new option to “enable video,” and can use their phone’s front or back-facing cameras, in either…

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Apple might reportedly rebrand Apple ID to Apple Account later this year, presumably alongside iOS 18’s release. (via Cult of Mac – Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos) Go to Source Author: Rajesh Pandey

Apple spent more than $10 billion working on the Apple Car over the last decade, according to a report from The New York Times that details the issues the project faced during development. Apple first launched the project in 2014 and let it flounder for more than a decade before calling it off earlier this…

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New support documents suggest Apple’s Self Service Repair program will soon expand to M3-equipped iMacs and MacBooks.Apple Self Service RepairThe Self Service Repair program launched in 2022 for iPhones then expanded to select Macs in 2023. While every part and repair option isn’t available, it does enable enterprising users to perform certain repair tasks away…

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