Amazon reportedly mulled another kind of brick-and-mortar store
Not content with dominating the world of online shopping, Amazon has in recent years launched physical stores, too. Here's its latest idea ........»»
The Samsung Exynos 2500 could beat the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3…a year later
Samsung is reportedly testing its next-gen chipset, the Exynos 2500, whose performance is said to be better than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The post The Samsung Exynos 2500 could beat the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3…a year later appeared first on Phandroid.....»»
6 Reasons to Wait for the Pixel 9 & 3 Reasons Not To
If you’re on the hunt for a new smartphone in 2024, you’ll want to keep tabs on Pixel 9 rumors and you may even want to wait for Google’s rumored flagships. Unsurprisingly, Google’s reportedly working on successors for the Pix.....»»
Quantum computing progress: Higher temps, better error correction
Amazon, IBM, and traditional silicon makers all working toward error correction. Enlarge (credit: vital) There's a strong consensus that tackling most useful problems with a quantum computer will require that the compute.....»»
Apple Vision Pro is $200 off, but the deal is at risk of selling out
The Apple Vision Pro is now $200 off at Amazon-owned Woot, reflecting the first material discount we've seen on the headset.Apple Vision Pro is on sale, but the only while supplies last.Amazon-owned Woot initially launched a $150 price drop on the Ap.....»»
WSJ profiles Phil Schiller, who is working nearly 80 hours a week defending the App Store
As Apple continues to face App Store battles around the world, it’s leaning heavily on Phil Schiller, its former Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing. A new report from The Wall Street Journal gives an interesting look at how Schiller, who.....»»
Study of 34 countries finds ocean protection delivers overlooked economic benefits to fishing, tourism
In the most comprehensive assessment of its kind to date, a new study released today reveals that marine protected areas (MPAs, national parks at sea) deliver a range of economic benefits to the fishing and tourism industries. The study examined more.....»»
iOS 18 reportedly bringing these two upgrades to Apple Maps
Apple is reportedly planning a few notable updates to Apple Maps as part of iOS 18. New rumors say iOS 18 will add support for “custom route creation” in the United States, and expand topographic maps to the iPhone for the first. more….....»»
Frivolous cryptocurrency App Store payment lawsuit killed by judge
A lawsuit against Apple complaining about instant transfer fees and the company's alleged distrust in cryptocurrency has been dismissed by the case's judge, with major flaws sending the suit back to the drawing board.A Bitcoin coinIn November 2023, a.....»»
Here’s our first look at the new ‘Presto’ system coming to Apple Stores for iPhone updates
Other the weekend, Bloomberg reported that Apple would begin broadly rolling out a new “Presto within Apple” system to its retail stores next month. The system allows Apple Store employees to update iPhone software while the device is still in it.....»»
Microsoft opens a crack in console gaming’s decades-old walled garden
Competing marketplaces like the Epic Games Store could show up on Xbox in the future. Enlarge / Will the fragile Xbox balloon pop if that cage is opened? (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) Since the days of the NES,.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: March 26, 2024 – Apple display projects, App Store changes rejected
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
Apple Vision Pro China expansion will giant boost from Tencent
The Apple Vision Pro may get a boost of support when it eventually launches in China, with Tencent reportedly agreeing to supply apps for the headset.Apple Vision ProApple CEO Tim Cook has already confirmed that the Apple Vision Pro will be heading t.....»»
Apple’s next Pencil may work with the Vision Pro headset
Apple has reportedly been testing a new Apple Pencil that can be used with its Vision Pro headset, and there's an outside chance that it could be coming soon......»»
MagSafe Monday: Is Anker MagGo Power Bank the premier MagSafe battery back for iPhone?
MagSafe battery packs are one of my favorite use cases for MagSafe. In fact, as I am writing this, I am on an airplane with my iPhone charging via a MagSafe power brick. They’re compact, easy to use, and easy to store. Which MagSafe battery am I us.....»»
Consumers pile on Apple with App Store monopoly class action suits
A day after the US Department of Justice filed its omnibus antitrust lawsuit against Apple, consumers filed a trio of class-action lawsuits for allegedly monopolizing the smartphone market.App Store iconOn March 20, the U.S. Department of Justice unl.....»»
Apple"s big WWDC 2024 announcement may be an AI App Store
Apple's AI strategy may not necessarily be to only offer the best AI apps it can produce, but instead deliver an enhanced AI App Store that may debut at WWDC.Apple AIApple, like many other tech companies, is hard at work introducing AI elements to it.....»»
EU rejects Apple’s European App Store changes: Company could be fined 10% of global turnover
The EU has today announced that it is not satisfied that Apple’s App Store changes comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), and the company is now officially under investigation for non-compliance. If that investigation confirms that Apple fai.....»»
The Google Pixel 7a can be yours for less than $300 in this AMAZING deal!
Amazon is selling a renewed version of the Pixel 7a at a discounted price, a deal that’s too good to pass up on! The post The Google Pixel 7a can be yours for less than $300 in this AMAZING deal! appeared first on Phandroid. For those wh.....»»
Apple TV+ was announced five years ago on March 25, 2019
Apple TV+ has now been with us for almost half a decade, and it appears to have been a success financially — but it's certainly a hit for audiences.Apple TV+ being promoted in an Apple Store in 2019Unbelievably, it was back in 2019 when Oprah Winfr.....»»
Does Apple"s platform need to be opened up?
Does the European Union, the United States, or other governments need to intervene to fix potential problems in competitive markets for personal computing?Apple has a monopoly on the Steve Jobs TheaterApple's App Store, iPhone and its services includ.....»»