Christopher Lee

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Trump tariff threat could further hurt embattled Apple

Trump tariff threat could further hurt embattled Apple

Christopher Lee · Nov 29, 2018

November 2018 has turned out to be a month that Apple would love to forget. Its share price at one stage dropped by nearly 25% from earlier highs – and Donald Trump’s threat this week to introduce a 10% tariff on Apple’s smartphones and laptops manufactured in China only made things worse. Trump issued this […]

Apple buys AI firm and introduces support for Google Assistant

Apple buys AI firm and introduces support for Google Assistant

Christopher Lee · Nov 26, 2018

Apple has reportedly acquired Silk Labs, a start-up that works on applying artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the field of personal assistants for smart home devices and smartphones. One report claims that the little-advertised deal for an undisclosed price is an attempt to boost Apple’s AI abilities as far as smart home devices are concerned. […]

Apple fighting class action over alleged monopolistic behaviour

Apple fighting class action over alleged monopolistic behaviour

Christopher Lee · Nov 26, 2018

Apple has approached the United States Supreme Court in an attempt to prevent a group of customers from suing it for monopoly abuse. The firm is embroiled in a struggle with a group of irate iPhone owners who believe that they are being forced to overpay for apps because Apple is blocking rivals to its […]

Apple planning a low-cost TV dongle for new streaming service

Apple planning a low-cost TV dongle for new streaming service

Christopher Lee · Nov 26, 2018

According to media reports, Apple might soon launch a cheaper Apple TV dongle – something similar to Google’s Chromecast or Amazon’s Fire Stick. The Cupertino-based firm has already discussed the matter with interested parties. If these plans come to fruition, the new device would be cheaper than the Apple TV, and one would simply plug […]

Three new Apple Watch Nike Sport band colours coming tomorrow

Three new Apple Watch Nike Sport band colours coming tomorrow

Christopher Lee · Nov 15, 2018

Nike will soon make brand-new Apple Watch Nike Sport band colours available to Nike Plus members. The company has announced a new Nike Sport band and two new Nike Sport Loop bands – these are going to be launched in a couple of days. Nike shared this news in a rather modest announcement in the […]

Latest iOS update solves Beautygate, but Snapchat dysmorphia remains

Latest iOS update solves Beautygate, but Snapchat dysmorphia remains

Christopher Lee · Nov 14, 2018

One would imagine that most people would be more than happy with selfies that make them look better. As we reported a while ago, however, Apple became embroiled in a controversy that was quickly dubbed “Beautygate” by technology aficionados after its new iPhone XS was discovered to produce selfies that looked as if someone had […]

Apple emerges as the winner during Alibaba Singles’ Day

Apple emerges as the winner during Alibaba Singles’ Day

Christopher Lee · Nov 13, 2018

During the recent Alibaba 24-hour Singles’ Day shopping event, the top-selling smartphone brand wasn’t Huawei or Xiaomi – it was Apple. Alibaba published a list of items in different categories with the highest GMV (gross merchandise value, or sales) and in the mobile phone category, Apple topped the list. However, the company did not release […]

Apple admits issues with MacBook Pro and iPhone X devices

Apple admits issues with MacBook Pro and iPhone X devices

Christopher Lee · Nov 12, 2018

Apple has conceded that there are some problems with its 13-inch MacBook Pro and iPhone X devices and has offered to fix them at no charge. The “free repair” offer is the latest in a series of product quality issues since last year. According to the company, a component failure causes certain iPhone X screens […]

New AirPods might come with useful health features

New AirPods might come with useful health features

Christopher Lee · Nov 9, 2018

Many Apple fans were hoping that the company would launch the new AirPods 2 range at its iPad and Mac press conference in October, but, of course, that did not happen. The good news is that there is again hope that these wireless earbuds might be introduced soon. The latest AirPods models have overcome a […]

Apple Watch software update renders many devices inoperable

Apple Watch software update renders many devices inoperable

Christopher Lee · Nov 1, 2018

At a time when it would prefer everyone to focus on its new iPads and Mac Minis, Apple has had to withdraw an Apple Watch update after various owners reported that the software caused their watches to stop working. The issue has apparently baffled the company’s repair personnel, and owners certainly can’t fix it themselves. […]

Apple announces impressive new iPad Pro and MacBook Air models

Apple announces impressive new iPad Pro and MacBook Air models

Christopher Lee · Oct 31, 2018

On Tuesday 30 October 2018, Apple announced its redesigned MacBook Air and iPad Pro models. The focus is squarely on productivity, although aesthetics aren’t being left behind. This follows the company’s most expensive iPhone in history being released last month. The company trimmed the side and top bezels even further and also got rid of […]

IFIXIT takes apart iPhone XR and makes surprising discovery

IFIXIT takes apart iPhone XR and makes surprising discovery

Christopher Lee · Oct 30, 2018

As with all other major phone releases, the experts have now started tearing down the iPhone XR to see what it is really made of, and they made a surprising discovery – it has a bigger battery than nearly every other iOS smartphone in history, including the iPhone XS. Early reviews of the XR confirm […]

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