Apple has announced the AirPods 5, which it says delivers “the industry’s best Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) in an open-ear design and even better sound quality.” The updated earbuds sport a new multiport acoustic architecture and next-generation Adaptive EQ for...
MBLM has released its annual study of brand intimacy, and Apple has dropped to number seven on the list. Brand Intimacy is defined as “the emotional science that measures the bonds we form with the brands we use and love.” The Brand Intimacy Report compared over 600...
Apple’s iPhone 17 series generated over US$170 billion in wholesale revenue in its first year of sales, the highest ever for an iPhone series, according to Counterpoint Research’s Global Handset Model Sales Tracker. This is an 11% increase over the...
Leaker leaker ShrimpApplePro.says that Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn is in mass production of AirPods with USB-C instead of Lighting connectivity. The Sellers Research Group (that’s me) thinks this makes sense. The upcoming iPhone 15 will reportedly replace the...
Apple TV+ has built a smaller library than many of its rivals, investing in original films and series featuring A-list talent. However, ahead of a potential writers’ strike, that strategy could leave the streamer facing two key vulnerabilities, according to Business...
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Apple has been granted patent (number US 11625136 B2) for “systems, methods, and computer-readable media for managing collaboration on a virtual work of art” between multiple devices. About the patent Some electronic devices such as the iPad include a graphical...
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Katie Cotton, who led Apple’s public relations in the Steve Jobs era for over 20 years, died on Thursday, April 6. Her obituary says passed peacefully “surrounded by family and close friends.” She’ll be missed. Katie was always very kind and helpful to me (even when...
Yesterday, display analyst Ross Young said that Apple had canceled plans for a 27-inch mini-LED display with ProMotion. However, today analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that such a display (which I like to call the “Studio Display Pro”) is still in the work. From his tweet:...
If this is true, it’s a bummer: Apple has abandoned its plans to release a 27-inch external monitor (which some dubbed the “Studio Display Pro” with mini-LED backlighting and ProMotion, according to display analyst Ross Young. In a tweet to paying subscribers,...
Once again, the rumors have started that Apple may buy Disney. However, the Sellers Research Group (that’s me) says (again) that it’s not going to happen. According to Newsweek, Apple and Disney “could be merging into one gargantuan company, which experts believe will...
Plugable has debuted its first docking station, the USB-C Stand Dock, designed for tablets and phones, and Apple World Today got an advance unit for review. It’s impressive. With it, you can add eight connections, including a 4K capable HDMI port, to devices...
As I’ve said before the 24-inch iMac may be my favorite Mac of all time because it’s both fun and powerful, and is, for me, the perfect size. However, the 16-inch MacBook Pro is probably the most practical computer for me at this stage in my life. Let me explain. As...
There are a lot of good laptop cases and sleeves out there. On the premium (as in pricey) range there’s Andar Wallets’ Helm (US$179 to $199) For a hardshell case, I’d recommend Eco-HardShell Case ($44.99). One of my favorite sleeves is the Mujjo Laptop ($95). However,...
Today is Friday the 13th. Let’s look at two apps to help you celebrate the infamous day. Friday the 13th from Pocketkai is a free app that calculates all Fridays the 13th for the next 50 years. (Every year has one to three Friday’s that fall on the 13th.) If you like...
By Laura Darnell The US$54 MUJJO leather iPhone wallet case is awesome. The slim profile coupled with the material the case is made of make it easy to get in and out of a pocket. I’m using it with my iPhone 14. And the magnetic card keeper is a game changer! I’ve...