• Apple Watch 'ghost touch' problem continues to haunt users as Apple investigates

    Apple has once again acknowledged an ongoing “false touch” problem affecting Apple Watch users. Oftentimes referred to as “ghost touches,” this issue causes the Apple Watch to act as if the display is being tapped, even when it isn’t. more

  • Apple Releases iOS 17.5 Beta 2 and iPadOS 17.5 Beta 2

    Apple has recently unveiled the second beta version of iOS 17.5 for iPhone and iPadOS 17.5 for iPad, exclusively for developers. It is anticipated that Apple will soon extend these updates to the general public through new public beta releases. Approximately two weeks following the debut of the initial betas, the latest iterations introduce a […]

  • Apple opens fourth Developer Academy in Indonesia

    Apple has announced a new Apple Developer Academy for Bali, which will have a nine-month program teaching coding, marketing and all the skills to create apps. Members of the Apple Developer Academies in Indonesia In 2018, Apple opened its first Apple Developer Academy in Indonesia, and since expanded it from Jakarta to Surabaya and Batam. Over 2,000 students have attended and Apple says that 90% of its graduates have gone on to what it calls meaningful employment. "We've seen many...

  • Apple alerts some users of mercenary spyware threats

    Historically linked to state actors such as the Pegasus spyware created by the Israeli firm NSO Group, Apple did not reveal any names for the most recent attacks. : Apple alerts some users of mercenary spyware threats

  • Apple Planning to Open Large Office in Miami

    Apple is leasing 45,000 square feet of space in an office building in the Miami area, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The company already has a smaller office space in the Miami area, but is planning to upgrade. Apple's current Miami location is focused on advertising and Latin America. The upgraded office is located at The Plaza Coral Gables, south of Miami, and it is under construction. Multiple tech companies have been expanding to South Florida, including Amazon and Microsoft. Apple...

  • Apple opens up guidelines to allow for emulators on iOS

    Apple has opened up guidelines that will allow for emulators on iPhones and iPads using iOS.

  • Teens Love iPhone and Apple Watch, But Not Apple Music and Apple TV+

    The iPhone continues to be overwhelmingly popular with teens, according to Piper Sandler's biannual teen survey. 85 percent of U.S. teens surveyed own an ‌iPhone‌, and 86 percent plan to purchase an ‌iPhone‌ as their next smartphone. While the ‌iPhone‌ is still the most popular smartphone among teens, ownership is down from the October 2023 survey where 87 percent of teens owned an ‌iPhone‌ and 88 percent planned to purchase one.Both the 85% iPhone ownership and 86% intention to purchase an...

  • Apple opens new avenue for App Discovery in Europe

    Apple is transforming iOS app distribution within the European Union. With the latest iOS 17.5 beta 2 release, a new feature called Web Distribution empowers developers to offer their apps directly from their websites to EU-based users.

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    Elatec Brings Employee Badge for Apple Wallet to Users

    Elatec today announced it is bringing employee badge in Apple Wallet to its customers, enabling an organization’s employees or tenants to unlock access to locations and devices with a simple tap of their

  • Apple 'beta' update addresses Jerusalem emoji controversy

    A new software update stops the Palestinian flag emoji appearing when iPhone users type "Jerusalem".

  • Apple M4 Silicon to Boast Improved AI Performance

    The company will finally wade into the AI wars in late 2024.

  • Apple warning users about a mercenary spyware attack on iPhones

    Users in 92 countries worldwide have had notifications from Apple warning that they may be victims of a severe and sophisticated iPhone hack. Apple has been warning users of a spyware attack on iPhones In November 2021, Apple announced that it would alert iPhone users to state-sponsored spyware attacks that it detects, and it has done so. According to Reuters, though, the latest warning concerns a rarer and reportedly much more highly sophisticated attack. In a notification seen by...