9to5Mac Daily: August 4, 2023 – AAPL Q3 earnings, iPhone 15 event rumors
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US-made TSMC chips may cost more; US influences risk of Taiwanese invasion – Liu
US-made TSMC chips may cost more than the same ones made in Taiwan, suggests a new piece today, following an interview with company chairman, Mark Liu. The Arizona plant will make chips for older Apple devices. Asked about the risks of China invad.....»»
Tim Cook uses Vision Pro every day; most iPhones bought on “some kind of program”
Yesterday’s earnings numbers didn’t contain any major surprises, but there were a few interesting takeouts from the analyst call which followed. This includes the fact that CEO Tim Cook uses his Vision Pro every day. It was also revealed that.....»»
AAPL Q3 2023 at a glance, in Jason Snell’s usual colorful charts
Yesterday’s earnings report revealed mixed news for AAPL Q3 2023, starting with a fair chunk of bad news. Jason Snell has done his usual sterling work in transforming all the numbers into a series of colorful charts, letting us see all the key i.....»»
Apple stopped MacBook imports to India, after sudden license announcement [U]
Update: Bloomberg today reports that both Apple and Samsung have responded to the sudden announcement by halting laptop imports into India. This is likely to be a temporary pause until a license is issued, but there’s no way to know how long this m.....»»
iPhone 16 Pro cameras may have double the low-light sensitivity [Video]
While all four iPhone 15 models are expected to get the 48MP stacked sensor tech used in the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, next year’s iPhone 16 Pro cameras may again pull ahead of the base and Plus models. A new supply chain report today isn’t s.....»»
Microsoft is shutting down Cortana, and Apple should do the same with Siri
Cortana is Microsoft’s virtual assistant, which was introduced in 2014 back when Windows Phone was still a thing. Similar to Siri, Cortana lets users perform a number of tasks using voice commands. But it seems Microsoft is giving up on its old vir.....»»
Tim Cook touts that Apple has been investing in generative AI tech ‘for years’
Alongside the release of AAPL earnings for Q3 2023, Tim Cook is also touting the company’s investment in generative AI technology. In an interview with Reuters, Cook said that Apple has been “doing research across a wide range of AI technologies,.....»»
Apple surpasses 1 billion paid subscriptions as active devices are double that
We’ve been seeing Apple regularly tally a new services records as its reported quarterly earnings over recent years. Now the company has achieved a major milestone, more than 1 billion paid subscriptions, fueling another all-time services revenue r.....»»
AAPL reports Q3 2023 earnings: $81.8 billion revenue, iPhone sales dip
Amid concerns from analysts about the possibility of a major drop in revenue, Apple has officially reported its earnings for fiscal Q3 2023. AAPL reported revenue of $81.79 billion, down 1% year-over-year, and earnings-per-share of $1.26. Profit for.....»»
Sealed original iPod breaks record with $29,000 sale price
Apple memorabilia has been selling for record prices this year. After a Steve Jobs signed check went for over $100,000, we saw a rare 4GB sealed original iPhone smash the previous record with an auction price of $190,000. Now another world record has.....»»
Sources: Apple prepping for iPhone 15 Pro event potentially scheduled for September 13
It’s been almost a year since Apple announced the iPhone 14 lineup, and now we’ve been hearing a lot of rumors about iPhone 15. But one thing that’s unclear at this point is when Apple will announce the new phones. According to information seen.....»»
Thursday’s best deals: AirPods Pro 2 $199, Apple Watch Sport Loop bands from $27, Nanoleaf Matter gear, more
Thursday’s best deals are now live courtesy of 9to5Toys, this time ushering in a chance to score an all-time low on AirPods Pro 2 at $199. Also getting in on the savings at the best price yet, Nanoleaf’s new Essentials Matter smart home gear star.....»»
ESR launches first 15W multi-device MagSafe charging stands alongside new car mount [Deal]
ESR today is expanding its lineup of MagSafe accessories with some of its very first offerings that pack true 15W charging speeds for iPhone 14 and the rest of your Apple kit. Well timed to debut ahead of all the new Apple smartphones next month, the.....»»
Vision Pro displays use tech designed to reduce eyestrain and motion sickness
A newly published Apple patent describes how Vision Pro displays use technology designed to reduce both motion sickness and eyestrain. While motion sickness is a known concern with head-mounted displays, an eyestrain issue caused by the illusions.....»»
Pok Pok iOS update brings summer fair fun to the Islands toy
After launching the all-new World Puzzle toy last month, Pok Pok Playroom has received another update today that encourages growth with creativity, storytelling, imagination, logic, and much more. Here’s what’s new with this wonderful app for kid.....»»
Meta blocking news links as legislation backfires; X sued for using them
Meta is blocking news links in Canada, as it did previously in Australia, following the introduction of new legislation. The development is being described as an “everyone loses” outcome … more….....»»
Younger people switching from Android to iPhone on Samsung’s home turf
South Koreans under 30 years of age are switching from Android to iPhone in substantial numbers, according to a new report. The shift is significant in a country where patriotic support for local brand Samsung is usually extremely strong ….....»»
AirPods Max 2 needs to be a major update – which features do you want? [Poll]
There’s so far been very little information on any Apple plans to launch an AirPods Max 2 – a new generation of its most expensive headphones – but it’s clear that a major update is needed. Ming-Chi Kuo’s report back in January said noth.....»»
Mac and iPad imports to India will require a license, with immediate effect
A new policy announced today means that Macs and iPad imports to India will require a license. The policy takes “immediate effect.” The move appears to be part of the company’s Made in India strategy, which uses a carrot-and-stick approach t.....»»