Apple’s 27% commission tactic ‘reeks of greed and avarice’ – Gruber
Daring Fireball’s John Gruber has said that Apple’s decision to charge 27% commission on app sales made outside the App Store “reeks of greed and avarice.”
He also backs the view I expressed yesterday that the iPhone maker is putting itself in the f...
Second TSMC Arizona chip plant delayed; may also be less advanced
The second TSMC Arizona chip plant has been delayed, just like the first one. The company had previously said that the plant would come online in 2026, but now says this has been pushed back to 2027 or 2028.
Additionally, the chipmaker says that the...
Special edition Year of the Dragon AirPods Pro available in some countries
Apple is offering a special edition Year of the Dragon AirPods Pro model in China, Hong Kong, and some other countries …
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Apple GPU security flaw confirmed in iPhone 12 and M2 MacBook Air
A report of an Apple GPU security flaw has been confirmed by the company, acknowledging that the iPhone 12 and M2 MacBook Air are affected.
An exploit has been demonstrated by security researchers, which would allow an attacker to view data processe...
Vision Pro Immersive Video makes it the ultimate entertainment device, says Apple
Vision Pro Immersive Video makes it the ultimate entertainment device, according to Apple, as the company highlighted the entertainment capabilities of its spatial computer.
The company previewed “immersive, first-of-its-kind original stories, produ...
Early Vision Pro availability won’t mean anything either way
There’s a lot of speculation at present about what clues Vision Pro availability may give regarding the popularity of the device.
Whatever happens, we can expect breathless headlines about Vision Pro being either a runaway success or a flop, dependi...
As always, Apple homepage honors Martin Luther King, Jr
As it does every year on Martin Luther King Jr Day, Apple has devoted its homepage to remembering and honoring the US civil rights pioneer.
There’s also a link to a free ebook: The Essential Martin Luther King Jr …
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Vision Pro demo experience in Apple Stores: Here’s exactly what to expect
There are likely going to be a lot of people hoping to get an early Vision Pro demo, but if you do succeed in reserving a slot (details below), we now have a good idea of what to expect.
Larger stores will have dedicated sit-down Vision Pro demo are...
iPhone Diary: Video stabilisation still wows me; low-light video still tops my wish-list
Back in 2021, I talked about just how much the iPhone 13 video stabilisation impressed me.
For casual usage, the in-camera stabilization is nothing short of miraculous. Would I use it for anything more serious, like short films? I’d still prefer th...
There’s an Apple Car airbag problem – but the company has a solution
Airbags have been proven to save lives, but an Apple Car airbag system presents a new challenge – one which could be solved by a new approach, says the company.
Airbags have been around for a long time. The first one to be fitted to a car dates back...