May 14, 2019
by admin
Comments Off on 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 – … Continue reading
April 26, 2019
by admin
Comments Off on 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%. … Continue reading
March 29, 2019
by admin
Comments Off on 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 … Continue reading
February 9, 2019
by admin
Comments Off on 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
January 30, 2019
by admin
Comments Off on 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 … Continue reading
December 19, 2018
by admin
Comments Off on 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 … Continue reading
November 12, 2018
by admin
Comments Off on 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
April 19, 2018
by admin
Comments Off on 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 … Continue reading
March 11, 2018
by admin
Comments Off on 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 … Continue reading
February 13, 2018
by admin
Comments Off on 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
January 5, 2018
by admin
Comments Off on 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 … Continue reading
December 15, 2017
by admin
Comments Off on Reminder: After 20 years, AIM officially shuts down tomorrow
As originally announced back in October, AIM is officially shutting down tomorrow, December 15th. Largely the pioneer of online messaging, AIM has been around for 20 years, having originally launched all the way back in 1997… more… 9to5Mac
November 7, 2017
by admin
Comments Off on NYT: Apple shifted offshore cash hoard to Jersey after Ireland shut down [update]
Update: Apple has responded with an extensive statement on its newsroom site. It says corporate tax rate on foreign earnings is 21 percent, and 35 percent on income from overseas investments. It says “no operations or investments were moved from … Continue reading
October 18, 2017
by admin
Comments Off on Qualcomm CEO reiterates Apple feud comes down to IP pricing
In an interview on Tuesday, Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf commented on the chipmaker’s fierce legal feud with Apple, saying that what appears to be an ever escalating international scrum is, at its core, about IP pricing. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
October 14, 2017
by admin
Comments Off on This week on AI: Face ID on 2018 iPad Pro, foldable iPhones, Qualcomm looks to shut down iPhone & more
Not content to rest for long, the rumor train steamed forward this week with hints of Face ID on the iPad Pro, a stylus-equipped iPhone, and even a foldable iPhone coming several years down the road. Qualcomm, meanwhile, fired another … Continue reading