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iPhone 12 Pro could feature faster 120Hz display

iPhone 12 Pro could feature faster 120Hz display

Christopher Lee · Jun 29, 2020

Two premium iPhone 12 models will sport superfast 120Hz refresh rate screens that will deliver a better user experience than standard 60Hz models, according to new information leaked over the weekend. Insider ‘Ice Universe’ cited a “reliable source” in a tweet stating that the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will include higher […]

iPhone 12 may not include a charger, say Barclays analysts

iPhone 12 may not include a charger, say Barclays analysts

Christopher Lee · Jun 26, 2020

The iPhone 12 could ship without a charger and EarPods when it goes on sale later this year, according to new information divulged by financial analysts on Thursday. British bank Barclays revealed its latest predictions for the upcoming smartphone based on discussions it has had with Apple suppliers during the last few weeks. The Barclays […]

iOS apps will be available on ARM-powered Macs

iOS apps will be available on ARM-powered Macs

Christopher Lee · Jun 25, 2020

Apple announced its transition to ARM-based processors at WWDC earlier this week and followed up with a new video that shows how iPhone and iPad apps will function on new Mac devices with custom CPUs. The heavily rumoured move to a new architecture was confirmed on Monday, with Apple revealing that the first ARM Macs […]

Apple offers first look at iOS 14 at WWDC

Apple offers first look at iOS 14 at WWDC

Christopher Lee · Jun 24, 2020

Apple unpacked a number of new features in iOS 14 at the WWDC event on Monday, including a completely redesigned Widgets system, an App Library and a picture-in-picture mode. Apple used the online-only conference to give users a first look at what they can expect to interact with when the new mobile operating system launches […]

Analyst expects major transition to ARM Macs in 2021

Analyst expects major transition to ARM Macs in 2021

Christopher Lee · Jun 23, 2020

Apple’s transition to ARM-based processors will be expedited, according to one insider who expects the company to stop using Intel chips entirely across its Mac line by next year. Renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said on Monday that Apple is planning to move to custom Apple chips in a much shorter time frame than previously expected. […]

Vast majority of recent iPhones are now running iOS 13

Vast majority of recent iPhones are now running iOS 13

Christopher Lee · Jun 22, 2020

Apple’s current mobile operating software, iOS 13, is now installed on 92% of iPhones released during the last four years, according to new data released ahead of the WWDC. Apple’s 13th major mobile operating system rolled out in September last year following its first announcement at the WWDC earlier in the summer. Since then, the […]

UK government will now use Apple’s API for coronavirus app

UK government will now use Apple’s API for coronavirus app

Christopher Lee · Jun 19, 2020

The UK government will now use Apple’s contact tracing API to build a new app to combat the spread of coronavirus after announcing a surprising U-turn from its previous decision to create a “centralised” system. On Thursday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirmed that the UK will be working with the framework created by Apple and […]

Analyst says iPhone 12 won’t feature EarPods

Analyst says iPhone 12 won’t feature EarPods

Christopher Lee · Jun 18, 2020

Apple will not include a wired pair of EarPods with the iPhone 12 as it looks to drive more sales of its popular wireless AirPods, according to two renowned insiders. Wedbush analyst Dan Ives said on Wednesday that his firm’s most recent “checks” had revealed that the wired earbuds will be omitted from packaging for […]

EU to investigate App Store and Apple Pay complaints

EU to investigate App Store and Apple Pay complaints

Christopher Lee · Jun 17, 2020

Apple is facing up to two new antitrust investigations by the European Commission (EC) related to the App Store and Apple Pay following growing criticism from regulators and competitors. The EU’s competition commission revealed on Tuesday that it would take a closer look at complaints about the App Store and the standard 30% rate that […]

iPhone 12 image leak suggests return to angular design

iPhone 12 image leak suggests return to angular design

Christopher Lee · Jun 16, 2020

Leaked images showing the case moulds for Apple’s next-generation smartphone point to the return of a more angular design with ‘squared off’ edges similar to the older iPhone 4 and 5 models. Over the weekend, Twitter user JinStore uploaded a series of images in a tweet showing the CAD models and case moulds for the […]

All Apple stores in England to reopen on Monday

All Apple stores in England to reopen on Monday

Christopher Lee · Jun 15, 2020

Customers will be able to buy Apple products in stores in most of the UK from Monday after it revealed that 33 physical locations will be open with new social distancing guidelines in place. Apple released a statement over the weekend confirming that the vast majority of stores will reopen after a three-month shutdown period. […]

Apple certifies nine new iPhone models

Apple certifies nine new iPhone models

Christopher Lee · Jun 12, 2020

Apple is readying up for the release of a glut of iPhones after registering nine unreleased models in the Eurasian Economic Commission (ECC) database, each with unique identifiers and notification numbers. With less than two weeks to go until the annual WWDC event, Apple quietly added a number of unannounced premium smartphones to the ECC […]

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