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Cheaper AirPods and game controller on Apple’s release slate

Cheaper AirPods and game controller on Apple’s release slate

Christopher Lee · Apr 21, 2020

Apple kicked off its 2020 release slate in earnest last week with the iPhone SE, but it still has plenty in store for the remainder of the year with cheaper AirPods next on the list, according to insiders. There were several leaks of Apple’s upcoming product line over the weekend, with new desktop and laptop […]

Apple is now selling a $699 wheels kit for Mac Pro

Apple is now selling a $699 wheels kit for Mac Pro

Christopher Lee · Apr 20, 2020

Apple continues to target the high-end consumer with its Mac Pro hardware accessories after revealing a $699 set of wheels for the desktop device. After unveiling the entry-level iPhone SE last week, Apple pivoted back to its premium products with two new kits for the Mac Pro, which are designed to improve manoeuvrability and general […]

Apple launches smaller yet powerful iPhone SE

Apple launches smaller yet powerful iPhone SE

Christopher Lee · Apr 17, 2020

Apple finally launched the budget-focused iPhone SE on Wednesday as it took aim at the mid-range smartphone market with a powerful 4.7-inch device starting from $399/£419. There were not any major surprises compared to the pre-release leaks, but the inclusion of 4GB RAM of memory and the A13 processor that powers the top-end iPhone 11 […]

Apple launches Mobility Tool to track social distancing

Apple launches Mobility Tool to track social distancing

Christopher Lee · Apr 16, 2020

Apple has launched a new ‘Covid-19 Mobility Tool’ that uses data from Apple Maps to show how closely people are adhering to social distancing when they are out and about. In a statement, Apple said that the tool is able to count the amount of requests for directions in its web mapping service and offer […]

Mac computer sales slump in Q1 on supply issues

Mac computer sales slump in Q1 on supply issues

Christopher Lee · Apr 15, 2020

Sales of Mac computers and iPhones suffered an unsurprising slump during Q1 as supply chain issues and the shuttering of stores hit revenue, according to new data sets released by Canalys, IDC and Gartner. The impact of the coronavirus is only just filtering through to Apple’s bottom line, and while sales are likely to rebound […]

iPhone SE successor rumoured to be unveiled on Wednesday

iPhone SE successor rumoured to be unveiled on Wednesday

Christopher Lee · Apr 14, 2020

Apple will finally launch the long-rumoured iPhone SE successor this week despite the knowledge that sales for the device will not hit previous internal expectations due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. Jon Prosser revealed over the weekend that the new budget-focused iPhone, which could be called the iPhone 9 or iPhone SE 2, will […]

Apple to use iPad Pro design for 5G iPhone ‘12’

Apple to use iPad Pro design for 5G iPhone ‘12’

Christopher Lee · Apr 13, 2020

Apple will borrow design cues from the iPad Pro for the upcoming iPhone 12 after Bloomberg reported on Monday that there will be “major” changes for the premium smartphone due to be released in late 2020. According to people familiar with the matter, Apple will introduce flat stainless steel edges and sharper corners in place […]

Apple-branded headphones to launch this summer

Apple-branded headphones to launch this summer

Christopher Lee · Apr 10, 2020

High-end premium headphones have been rumoured to be part of Apple’s 2020 release slate for some time, and new reports in midweek claim that the new accessory will finally launch this summer for $350. Tech analyst Jon Prosser, who had previously revealed details about a potential new 13-inch MacBook Pro, said that the new headphones […]

Apple developing format to replace one-time passcodes

Apple developing format to replace one-time passcodes

Christopher Lee · Apr 9, 2020

Apple is working with Google engineers to build a more refined and secure alternative to the one-time passcodes sent via SMS that are part of the typical ‘two-step’ authentication systems. Apple WebKit engineers released the first draft for its proposals earlier this year, and it was recently given the green light to become part of […]

New leak claims 13-inch MacBook Pro will launch next month

New leak claims 13-inch MacBook Pro will launch next month

Christopher Lee · Apr 8, 2020

Apple will release a new 13-inch MacBook Pro in May “if everything goes well”, according to new information leaked on social media earlier this week. Jon Prosser said in a tweet that the new device with codename J223 is on course to arrive next month pending any late delays due to the outbreak of the […]

Apple to manufacture face shields for US medical workers

Apple to manufacture face shields for US medical workers

Christopher Lee · Apr 7, 2020

Apple is supporting the global effort to combat the spread of coronavirus with a commitment to produce 1m face masks for frontline medical workers in the US every week. CEO Tim Cook posted a video update on social media on Sunday evening outlining the company’s plans to deliver much-needed equipment after initially sourcing 20m masks […]

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