There’s a reckoning in Big Tech, as the Department of Justice filed a landmark antitrust lawsuit against Apple, alleging that it has leveraged everything from its App Store to iMessages to create an iPhone monopoly. (The suit follows similar filings against Google and Meta.) Apple’s suit, in particular, recognizes a growing tension: Apple is a company that’s defined itself through its seamlessly interconnected products that make tasks easier. But at the same time, Apple has leveraged that...
Do you happen to have an iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, or iPhone 12 Pro Max? If so, then you should know Apple really thinks you ought to upgrade to one of the new iPhone 15 models. In fact, the company is so determined to convince you to upgrade, that it's created an entire page on its website just for this purpose. Although its "Why upgrade" name seems generic enough that it would apply to any old device, Apple is specifically...
Whether you’re trying to lose a few pounds and track your weight for other purposes, smart scales that sync data to the iPhone can be a fun and useful way to keep an eye your status. If you want to easily collect your weight and other measurement data in the Health app on iPhone and iPad (new with iPadOS 17), the trick is to find a scale that works with HealthKit. more
A new chapter in the Sam Bankman-Fried saga: On Friday, federal prosecutors asked a New York judge to sentence the founder and former head of cryptocurrency exchange FTX to between 40 and 50 years in prison. They cited claims that Bankman-Fried participated in a “historic fraud” and cost customers and investors at least $10 billion as the rationale behind the hefty jail time. Bankman-Fried’s lawyers have argued that five or six years behind bars would be appropriate, maintaining that he’s not an...
The U.S. Justice Department, along with 15 states and the District of Columbia, sued Apple on Thursday, accusing the tech giant of violating antitrust laws. about the Apple lawsuit, here.
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (Cert-In) has flagged multiple vulnerabilities in Apple’s iPhone and iPad operating systems which could allow an attacker to trigger denial of service conditions, execute arbitrary code or bypass security restrictions of the targeted device.In an advisory, the nodal agency for computer-related vulnerabilities said that all operating software available for iPhone 8, iPhone 8 plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPad 5th generation and other devices were...
A new rumor today says that Apple has invested billions in a new coating technology for future iPhone displays. This technology would allegedly make future iPhone displays “more scratch-resistant” and add a new anti-reflection layer, but it won’t be ready for the iPhone 16 this year. more
A market researcher is now making the claim that Apple will have both folding iPhones and under-screen Face ID -- but both won't be ready to launch for years. The 'iPhone Fold' is expected to take design cues from existing Apple products It's been reported previously that the iPhone 16 Pro will move to an under-panel Face ID sensor and presumably therefore end the need for either a notch or the Dynamic Island. Apple has also been said to be working on two prototype folding iPhones -- if...
Apple has held talks with both OpenAI and Google to use their chatbot technology to power some of iOS 18’s upcoming artificial intelligence features, according to a report from Bloomberg. If a deal goes through, Apple could use ChatGPT or Gemini for cloud-based AI features as part of the next operating system for the iPhone. The reported discussions between Apple, Google, and OpenAI are notable for a few reasons. First, it suggests that Apple is further behind than some thought in its AI...
The suit highlights Apple's suppression of third-party smartwatches, messaging apps, cloud games, and digital wallets as examples.
The problem with Apple products, such as MacBooks, iPads, and the Apple Watch range, is that they usually carry a hefty price tag and are rarely on sale. But there are deals and discounts, even outside of sales events including Prime Day and Black Friday, if you know where to look. Apple frequently refreshes its product ranges -- one of the latest being the iPhone 15 lineup -- and this can open the path to discounts in the form of new, promotional deals for the latest gadgets alongside price...
Even though the Apple Vision Pro doesn't need an external controller, a new rumor suggests that Apple is testing how the Apple Pencil could be used with Apple's headset. Apple testing the Apple Pencil with the Apple Vision Pro When Apple released the Apple Vision Pro, it made a big deal about how the spatial computing headset didn't rely on any sort of handheld controller. Instead, the Apple Vision Pro relies on the "gaze and pinch" system. However, that may change. The company is now...