Month: October 2024

Now that the EU’s ruling on Apple’s back taxes in Ireland is final, the country’s government says the $14 billion could be “transformational.”Apple’s European headquarters, located in Cork, Ireland.For a decade, Ireland has sided with Apple against the European Union and worked with it to protest that no laws or regulations were broken. Now that…

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Our hands-on Mujjo leather iPhone case review finds the case protects iPhone 16 Pro well — and with an undeniable touch of class. (via Cult of Mac – Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos) Go to Source Author: David Snow

Investment bank JP Morgan analysts say that Apple Intelligence is not yet drawing iPhone users to upgrade, and demand for iPhone 16 Pro models is weaker than it was with the iPhone 15 Pro range.Apple Intelligence on an iPhoneIn April 2024, JP Morgan dropped its Apple stock price to $210 because it believed that Apple…

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Apple will supposedly rely on its Chinese suppliers to meet component shortage following a fire at its supplier’s factory in India. (via Cult of Mac – Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos) Go to Source Author: Rajesh Pandey

WhatsApp has announced it is rolling out new filters and backgrounds for users to personalize their video calls. The popular chat platform said the new effects are designed to make video conversations “more engaging” and give them a “more personal touch.” The update includes 10 filters and 10 backgrounds that users can apply to improve…

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Writer/director Jon Watts’s “Wolfs,” starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney, had the most successful opening weekend of any Apple TV+ movie since the streamer’s start in 2019.Brad Pitt and George Clooney in ‘Wolfs’”Wolfs” had some mixed fortunes with Apple TV+ with the streamer cutting back its promised theatrical release, but simultaneously green-lighting a sequel. That…

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Microsoft this week announced Office 2024, a new standalone version of its productivity suite for both Mac and PC users. Available now, Office 2024 offers an alternative for those who prefer a one-time purchase over the subscription-based Microsoft 365. The new release includes updated versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook. These applications come…

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The Quntis RGB Pro+ is a monitor light that puts a spotlight on productivity with a flare of color.Quntis RGB Pro+ Monitor Light reviewThe idea of a lamp on top of your monitor sounds silly initially, but reducing eye strain and contrast makes a big difference for focus throughout the day and evening. Paired with…

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2025 iPad Air rumors are starting to circulate. The upgraded tablet is coming more quickly than might be expected. (via Cult of Mac – Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos) Go to Source Author: Ed Hardy

Each year, the developers behind well-known iPhone camera app Halide take an in-depth look at the new camera technology that Apple has introduced. This year, Sebastiaan de With took more than 1,000 photos with the iPhone 16 Pro to examine changes to the camera setup, Apple’s image processing, and more. Apple added an upgraded 48-megapixel…

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Facebook parent company Meta last week added new AI features to its camera-equipped Ray-Ban Meta Glasses. You can use the camera feature on the glasses to get information about what’s around you and to remember things like where you parked. There’s also now support for video for AI purposes, for “continuous real-time help.” With all…

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Apple today released a new beta firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2, with the software available for both the Lightning and USB-C versions of the ?AirPods Pro?. The firmware has a build number of 7B5013c, and as it is a beta, it is only available for developers at the current time. It is not…

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