Apple’s head of current programming and unscripted shows Kim Rozenfeld is leaving the position just weeks after the launch of Apple TV+, but the executive will still be working with the iPhone maker via a first-look deal with his own production company. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
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Online Apple Store down, will ‘Be right back’ after today’s new iPhone event
Hours ahead of its ‘By innovation only’ iPhone launch event, Apple has taken down the online version of the Apple Store for maintenance, preparing the digital storefront’s product pages for the introduction of new models. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Sales of iPhones down year-on-year despite popularity of iPhone XR in US
The iPhone XR was the best-selling smartphone in the United States in the second quarter, according to research from Kantar, but the share of iOS device sales seem to have slipped in both the US and major European markets while Android vendors enjoy growth during the same period. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Almost all iCloud services down for some users including Photos, Mail, Backup, Find My Friends, Contacts, Calendars, more [U]
Apple is experiencing issues with most of its iCloud services today. Users are having trouble signing into iCloud and accessing their accounts, along with Photos, Mail, Backup, Find My Friends, Contacts, Calendars, and more seeing downtime. Apple Stores are also reportedly affected by the outage and not currently able to process transactions. more… The post […]
Facebook staring down possibility of 20 years of FTC oversight to end privacy probe
Facebook’s negotiations with the Federal Trade Commission to end an investigation into the social network’s alleged privacy violations may involve a 20-year period of government oversight, with a deal between the two potentially a month away from completion. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Wall Street expects AAPL Q2 2019 revenue to be down 5-6%; more iPhone price-cuts likely
Tuesday will see AAPL Q2 2019 revenue announced by the company, and the Wall Street consensus is that Apple will announce numbers somewhere around the midpoint of its $ 55-59B guidance. That would represent a year-on-year decline of around 5-6%. The averages of four different analyst surveys show predictions ranging from $ 57.44B to $ […]
Texture app shutting down on May 28 in wake of Apple News+ launch
Following the launch of its Apple News+ magazine subscription service, Apple is preparing to close down the standalone version of Texture for all users at the end of May, with the notice of closure urging customers to try out the new Apple News subscription instead. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
iPhone replacement cycles slowing down to four years, pose threat to services, analyst says
One of Apple’s greater revenue threats is the increasing likelihood that iPhone owners will hold onto old models rather than spend ever-higher amounts on upgrades, according to a new analyst memo. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Strategy Analytics: Apple shipped 65.9 million iPhones during Q1 2019, down 15 percent YOY
Apple today reported its Q1 2019 earnings, and for the first time, did not disclose unit sales for the iPhone, iPad, or Mac. In lieu of Apple’s official numbers, Strategy Analytics is out this evening with its look at iPhone performance during the quarter… more… The post Strategy Analytics: Apple shipped 65.9 million iPhones during […]
Amazon drops 2018 iPads down to $229 ($100 off) with free delivery by Christmas
In what is the lowest price we’ve seen to date on Apple’s 2018 9.7-inch iPad, Amazon has units in stock at just $ 229, a discount of $ 100 off MSRP. What’s more, these tablets ship for free with delivery by Christmas. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Broadway shows turning to iPads to simplify production & cut down on waste
Lagging behind some other industries, stage shows on New York City’s Broadway and elsewhere are finally beginning to turn to tablets — specifically the iPad — to replace giant stacks of paper. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
9to5Mac Happy Hour 169: FCC leaks gold iPhone X as Apple doubles down on secrecy
This week Benjamin and Zac talk about recent Amazon Alexa features and HomePod sales, Apple’s leaked memo on stopping leaks, the FCC’s gold iPhone X leak, and the potential for third-party Apple Watch faces. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play Music, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and […]
Initial pre-orders for Samsung Galaxy S9 reportedly down compared to Galaxy S8 sales
Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S9, may be underperforming compared to the previous model, with a report on South Korean sales and an analyst’s pre-order note suggesting the main rival to Apple’s iPhone’s launch is lower than the electronics giant anticipated. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Voters shoot down human rights committee proposal at Apple shareholders meeting
A proposal to create an Apple human rights committee was defeated in voting during Tuesday’s shareholders meeting, AppleInsider can confirm. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Watch: Why Apple slows down older iPhones and what you can do about it
Apple recently revealed that it throttles the performance of older iPhones with degraded batteries in order to prevent potential operational troubles like random shutdowns. Find out more about modern battery technology and how you can avoid unwanted performance hits in this video. AppleInsider – Frontpage News