Apple Day – Apple, iPod, iPad, iPhone, iTouch, iMac, iBook
Apple Day – Apple, iPod, iPad, iPhone, iTouch, iMac, iBook
Enjoy the timeless feel of writing by hand with the perks of modern technology with the SyncPen 4 smartpen set. (via Cult of Mac – Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos) Go to Source Author: Cult of Mac Deals
Despite years of rumors, Apple remains hesitant to enter the television set market because of the challenges it would face making a profit. (via Cult of Mac – Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos) Go to Source Author: Ed Hardy
Kuxiu has a range of magnetic charging stands for iPad, and the wall-mounted version has finally arrived. Here are my impressions of this variation of the stand.Wall mount your iPad and keep it charged via the Smart ConnectorWhen Kuxiu started adding Smart Connector pins to its lineup of charging stands, I knew it would be…
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TikTok has announced that it is responding to new legislation in the UK and EU by introducing a ban on the use of beauty filters by those aged under 18. The ban will be implemented worldwide … more… Go to Source Author: Ben Lovejoy
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last month announced a review of the customer service offered by ISPs (internet service providers), stating that this was often so poor it made it hard for consumers to switch providers. But ISPs have responded through a lobbying group, claiming that they offer “effective and user-friendly” customer service and therefore…
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has expressed concern over lack of manufacturer commitment to software updates for smart devices, citing the risk that security flaws won’t be fixed, or that products will cease to function altogether. This echoes concerns we’ve been raising for the past couple of years about us never really owning the smart…
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On November 27, 2012, Apple fired Richard Williamson, the manager responsible for the embarrassingly bad Apple Maps launch in iOS 6. (via Cult of Mac – Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos) Go to Source Author: Luke Dormehl
AI was supposed to lead to a supercycle of smartphone growth, not just among iPhone users but also Android. But it turns out, that’s simply not a thing yet—at least based on global 2024 smartphone trends. Sales are trending up, but not at all for the reasons you might expect. more… Go to Source Author:…
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In the U.S., the Apple Card offers a high-yield savings account option, allowing you to earn far more interest on your money compared to the average bank’s basic savings account. Apple’s account offers an APY of 4.1% as of writing, and while that is a competitive rate, it is not the absolute best offer available…
Automatic $5 Apple Pay donations support The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria November 29 through December 8. (via Cult of Mac – Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos) Go to Source Author: David Snow
We’ve been focusing on deals on physical products over the past few weeks, but Black Friday is also a great time of year to purchase a streaming membership. Some of the biggest services have great discounts for new and select returning members this week, including Disney+, Hulu, Paramount+, and Peacock. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate…
Apple experienced minimal iPhone growth in 2024 despite a significant rebound in the global smartphone market, according to new data published by IDC. Worldwide smartphone shipments increased 6.2% to reach 1.24 billion units, but iPhone shipments grew by just 0.4% during the same period. The tepid performance underlines Apple’s challenges in key markets like China,…
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Despite the launch of Apple Intelligence, Apple has not seen the same growth in the recovering smartphone market as other players — but that’s expected to change in 2025.Apple Intelligence’s Siri animation on an iPhoneThroughout 2024, reports of smartphone shipments worldwide have tended to say that iPhone sales are down because of increased competition from…
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Apple is again supporting World Aids Day on December 1st, and will be donating $5 for every qualifying purchase between November 29 and December 8. This will be the 18th year in which Apple has supported The Global Fund, which seeks to fight HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria … more… Go to Source Author: Ben…
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A tweet claiming that Microsoft Office uses the content of customer documents to train its AI systems raised a lot of eyebrows, but the tech giant says that it’s a simple misunderstanding. A Linux account with hundreds of thousands of followers tweeted the claim … more… Go to Source Author: Ben Lovejoy