The global smartphone market is undergoing a structural shift as rising component costs and geopolitical uncertainty push leading manufacturers to move away from low-cost, high-volume strategies and prioritize premium, high-value portfolios, reports Omdia. According...
A class action lawsuit which could entitle millions in the UK to a share of a £3 billion claim against Apple is set to proceed to trial, reports the BBC News. The consumer group Which? has accused the tech giant of “trapping” users into its cloud service. It...
Every marketing budget has a line item for video content, and every finance team asks the same question: could we get this done cheaper without sacrificing quality? After testing a range of AI video tools over the past quarter, I ran a side‑by‑side comparison between...
Apple wants to further improve Bluetooth performance on its various devices. The tech giant has filed for a patent (number 20220353831) for “distributed and synchronized Bluetooth scan across multiple devices for faster Bluetooth.” About the patent filing Bluetooth...
Apple will continue to use modem chips from Qualcomm for next year’s iPhone 15 line-up, reports Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. The tech giant was expected to start equipping its smartphone line-up with its custom-build modems in 2023. Apparently, that plan has been delayed...
Apple has been granted another patent (number 11487330 and one of dozens) for an iPhone with a wraparound display. Background of the patent Apple says that, in the last few years, the functionality of portable electronic devices has increased exponentially. Further...
In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple should make a “pro” mode for iPadOS. This would allow the tablet’s software to catch up with the power of its hardware. “The current iPad Pro hardware remains well ahead of its operating...
Apple has been granted a patent (number 11,302,086) for “providing features of an electronic product in an augmented reality environment.” It involves the rumored “Apple Glasses,” an augmented reality/virtual reality device. About the patent The patent related...
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I want to extend holiday greetings to all Apple World Today readers. Today is Good Friday, Easter is on Sunday, and our Jewish friends are observing Passover. During the next three days (April 15 – 17) I’ll be running on a holiday schedule with fewer posts than...
A new report from DigiTimes (a subscription is required to read the article) claims the rumored “Apple Car” will sport a centrally integrated operating system like Tesla. Tesla OS is a free, open-source, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android. Some say the “the...
Apple has filed for a patent (number 20220113926) for a privacy screen that hints the company could release such a product for Macs, iPhones, and iPads. About the patent filing In the patent filing, Apple notes that, in some circumstances, a user of an electronic...
JLab Audio’s new JBuds Air True Wireless Signature Earbud are the smallest, wireless earbuds the company has designed so far, featuring no hook and a secure snug fit. The JBuds Air are available now from John Lewis for £49.99 (approximately US$56). With 13-14 hours of...
WaterField Designs (www.sfbags.com) has announced two new cases for transporting Apple’s 2108 Mac mini: a custom-fitted Mac mini SleeveCase ($59) and the Mac mini Travel Case ($179), a sleek, minimalist bag for carrying the Mac mini, keyboard, mouse or trackpad, and...
iSkin’s Claro clear case line for the iPhone Xs, Xs Max, and Xr is designed to offer effective case protection that appeals to the minimalists and purists among Apple smartphone owners. The Claro is made with a thermo-plastic polymer made glass-like in finish and...
Satechi has announced the Aluminum Type-C Mobile Pro Hub Adapter, which is compatible with the recently launched iPad Pro and other Type-C devices smartphones and tablets, such as Microsoft Surface Go. The ultra-compact adapter allows users to unlock a USB-C device’s...
HYPER by Shano Corp. has announced the HyperDrive USB-C Hub for the new iPad Pros. It connects directly to the tablet to add six new ports: 4K HDMI, 35mm audio jack, SD, micro SD, USB-A 3.0, and USB-C power delivery. The compact HyperDrive plug-in adapter features a...