Apple has apparently dropped out of a new funding round for OpenAI at the last minute, but this will have no impact on its plans to integrate optional ChatGPT queries into Apple Intelligence, according to AppleInsider. The article says it isn’t clear as to why Apple...
The entire iPhone 16 series has managed to exceed the battery life of their predecessors in a battery test from Tom’s Guide. “We put the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max through the Tom’s Guide battery test, which involves surfing the...
Apple Original Films’ upcoming “F1” racing drama may be Apple’s last big theatrical release, according to Bloomberg (a subscription is required to read the article). The film is due in theaters on June 27, 2025 The tech giant once intended to spent US$1 billion on...
Apple has been granted yet another patent (number US 11619991 B2) for controlling devices such as HomePods with a gaze that activates Siri. The patent relates generally to computer user interfaces, and more specifically to techniques for controlling electronic devices...
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In his latest “Power On” newsletters, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple’s attempts to keep its stores from unionizing are continuing, with the tech giant looking to avoid the kind of labor inroads seen at companies like Amazon.com and Starbucks. From the report: Over...
Forget the rumored flexible iPhone. Apple has filed for a patent (number 20230055725 A1) for flexible speakers that hints at HomePods and HomePod minis could be bendable, as well as speakers in various other devices. About the patent filing: In the patent filing Apple...
As noted by Yahoo! Finance, according to UBS Evidence Lab‘s fourth annual video streaming survey, which polled 1,200 Americans on their video viewing habits, Apple TV+ is falling behind relative to competitors and “appears to have flat-lined.” “Just ~22% [of] iPhone...
Apple has been granted yet another patent (11588356 B2) — one of dozens — that hint that the abandoned AirPower product could be revived. Hey, if the full-sized HomePod can return to life, any ditched product has hope. About the patent The AirPower (pictured in an...
Six Apple devices made Stuff’s list of the most iconic computers ever made. They are the: iMac G3 (1998, pictured), Macintosh 128K (1984), Mac mini (2005); iBook G3 (1999); iMac (2007), and iPad (2010). Also on the list are the: BBC Micro (1981), Alienware...
Apple has been granted a patent (number 11580518 B2) for “disabling mobile payments for lost electronic devices.” The goal is to make it easy to stop payments on a Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, etc., is lost or stolen. About the patent Many modern electronic devices...
Apple has been granted a patent (number 11580518 B2) for “disabling mobile payments for lost electronic devices.” The goal is to make it easy to stop payments on a Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, etc., is lost or stolen. About the patent Many modern electronic devices...
Twelve South’s new US$79.99 SuitCase is a minimalist hard shell case for the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros. I’ve found it especially suited to the latter thanks its longer battery life. The water-resistant, rigid hardshell case features a retractable leather handle...
I really like using a holster case for my smartphone. It’s very convenient to be able to grab your iPhone from a case attached to your belt rather than fishing it out of your pocket. My favorite holster case for the iPhone continues to be The Answer...
Previously, I’ve said that my favorite wallet case is the US$49.90 Full Leather Wallet Case for the iPhone 13. However, I’ve found another that I like just as well: Vena’s $59.99 vCommute Wallet Case, which I’ve been using with my iPhone 14 Pro Max. As with all wallet...
Recently mophie announced new speedport wall chargers made with Gallium Nitride (GaN). The high end speedport 120 4-port GaN wall charger delivers a maximum shared output of up to 120W of fast charging power. It packs three USB-C PD ports and one USB-A port, so...
AOHi has released two fast-charging products iPhone, Mac users should check out. The US$19.99 30W wall charger (pictured above) is described as world’s most miniature. I can’t vouch for that claim, but it does charges iPhones (as well as Android, Samsung, and...