Month: March 2024

DOJ compares AAPL share buybacks with R&D spend as ‘evidence’ of lack of competition

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A new report highlights what probably amounts the most most absurd stretch in the DOJ’s antitrust lawsuit. A section notes that Apple last year spent half as much on research and development (R&D) as it did on AAPL share buybacks, presenting this as ‘evidence’ of the lack of competition faced by the company. It contrasts…

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Apple Releases Revised Versions of iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 With Updated Build Number

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Apple Releases Revised Versions of iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 With Updated Build Number

Apple on late Tuesday released revised versions of iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 with an updated build number of 21E237, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. The updates previously had a build number of 21E236. The revised updates are available for all iPhone and iPad models that are compatible with iOS 17 and iPadOS 17,…

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Apple’s iPhone Shipments in China Fell 33% Last Month

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Apple’s iPhone Shipments in China Fell 33% Last Month

Apple’s iPhone shipments in China dropped by 33% in February compared to the same month last year, according to governement figures (via Bloomberg). A report from China’s Academy of Information and Communications Technology showed that foreign brands shipped around 2.4 million smartphones last month. Given that Apple is the only overseas vendor with a meaningful…

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iPhone fraudster who cost Apple $6M sentenced to 51 months in prison

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An iPad and iPhone fraudster who is estimated to have cost Apple more than $6M in replacement devices has been sentenced to 51 months in prison. His two co-defendants were sentenced to 41 months each back in 2023. The trio also had property and cash seized to the value of more than $4M … more……

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Warning: Apple Users Targeted in Advanced Phishing Attack Involving Password Reset Requests

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Warning: Apple Users Targeted in Advanced Phishing Attack Involving Password Reset Requests

Phishing attacks taking advantage of what appears to be a bug in Apple’s password reset feature have become increasingly common, according to a report from KrebsOnSecurity. Multiple Apple users users have been targeted in an attack that bombards them with an endless stream of notifications or multi-factor authentication (MFA) messages in an attempt to get…

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WWDC 2024 Will Include In-Person Special Event at Apple Park

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WWDC 2024 Will Include In-Person Special Event at Apple Park

While Apple does not plan to hold a traditional in-person WWDC event this year, the company will invite select developers and students to attend a special event at the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California. On Monday, June 10, Apple will host a keynote viewing party to let attendees watch the pre-recorded unveiling of new…

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iOS 18 again said to be ‘the most ambitious overhaul’ to the iPhone ever

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Apple today confirmed that WWDC 2024 will kick off on June 10, where we expect iOS 18 and major new AI features. In a new report today, Bloomberg reiterates that iOS 18 will be “the most ambitious overhaul of the iPhone’s software in its history.” One thing we shouldn’t expect at WWDC, however, is Apple’s…

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9to5Mac Daily: March 26, 2024 – Apple display projects, App Store changes rejected 

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