Apple TV+ focusing on quality over quantity, says Eddy Cue
Apple TV+, launching this fall, will emphasize a small but high-quality lineup, said Apple’s software and services VP Eddy Cue in a recent interview. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
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Apple hiring engineers from Drive?ai self-driving car startup, report says
According to a new report from the San Francisco Chronicle, Apple has hired a “handful” of hardware and software engineers from self-driving car startup Drive.ai – which is planning to close its doors later this week. more… The post Apple hiring engineers from Drive?ai self-driving car startup, report says appeared first on 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac
Microsoft should have been Apple’s challenger in mobile, says Bill Gates
It should have been Microsoft posing the main competition to Apple in mobile platforms, not Google, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates commented in a recent interview. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Apple to add green and lavender to next-gen iPhone XR color palette, report says
A report out of Asia on Saturday claims Apple’s next-generation 6.1-inch LCD iPhone model, slated to succeed the current iPhone XR, will come in six color options including new green and lavender hues. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Apple says it removed parental control apps because they posed privacy risk
Apple on Sunday issued a formal response to a New York Times report that implied the company removed a number of parental control apps from the App Store to quash competition, saying the titles in question posed a threat to user security. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Purged screen time monitoring apps misused enterprise tools, Schiller says
A critical New York Times report on Saturday suggested Apple culls screen time monitoring apps that compete similar first-party features built into iOS. In response, SVP of Worldwide Marketing Phil Schiller said the titles in question abuse a device management technology designed for enterprise users. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Following Apple’s deal with Qualcomm, Intel says it is exiting the 5G smartphone modem business
Just hours after Apple’s settlement with Qualcomm, Intel has announced that it is exiting the 5G smartphone modem business. In a press release, the company says that it will instead focus on 5G network infrastructure. more… The post Following Apple’s deal with Qualcomm, Intel says it is exiting the 5G smartphone modem business appeared first…
Some publishers are already growing frustrated with Apple News+, report says
Apple News+ hasn’t even been available for a month yet, and some publishers are already growing frustrated with it. A new report from Digiday details how some publishers are experiencing headaches with formatting, communicating with Apple, and more. more… The post Some publishers are already growing frustrated with Apple News+, report says appeared first on…
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UBS analyst says Apple may not be able to ship a 5G iPhone in 2020
It has been common knowledge in the rumor mill that Apple is not ready to debut an iPhone in 2019 with 5G radios. Apple has never been early to adopting new cellular standards and 5G deployment in 2019 is very scarce anyway. However, general consensus has indicated that Apple wants to release a 5G iPhone…
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Facebook says it’s ‘exploring’ putting restrictions on the ability for users to broadcast live
In a blog post this morning, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg says that Facebook is exploring ways to restrict who can go “Live” on the platform. This comes after two mass shootings in New Zealand earlier this month were live streamed and repeatedly shared on Facebook. more… The post Facebook says it’s ‘exploring’ putting restrictions on…
Apple reaches deal with Vox for upcoming Apple News subscription service, report says
Bloomberg reports this evening that Apple has signed another publisher to its upcoming premium Apple News subscription service. According to the report, Apple has inked a deal with Vox to be a part of the service. more… The post Apple reaches deal with Vox for upcoming Apple News subscription service, report says appeared first on…
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Apple says macOS developers can now release app updates in phases through the Mac App Store
Alongside iOS 11, Apple introduced the ability for developers to release app updates in phases. Now, Apple has expanded that feature to the Mac App Store, announcing in a blog post today that developers can release updates over a 7-day period. more… The post Apple says macOS developers can now release app updates in phases…
Netflix says it won’t be a part of Apple’s upgraded TV app, analysts still skeptical of Apple’s plans
We’re just a week away from the expected announcement of Apple’s streaming video service. While details are still sparse, a report earlier today listed five TV shows that have already wrapped shooting. Despite the looming unveil, however, analysts remain skeptical of the effects Apple’s video service will have on its long-term business. Meanwhile, Netflix CEO…
Spotify says Apple a ‘monopolist’ in escalating war of words
Spotify described Apple as a "monopolist" late Friday, dissecting the latter’s reaction to a competition complaint Spotify submitted to the European Commission. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Apple shipped 9.2M Apple Watch units in Q4 2018 to capture half of market, report says
Fresh statistics from research firm Strategy Analytics show Apple retained its position as the clear leader in the smartwatch sector, with Apple Watch capturing 51 percent of the market during the fourth quarter of 2018. AppleInsider – Frontpage News