After more than three years, the Epic Games vs Apple legal battle is completely over as the US Supreme Court refuses to hear the "Fortnite" maker's appeal. Epic Games viral '1984' ad campaign against Apple On August 13, 2020, Epic Games decided to implement direct payments for "Fortnite" in an attempt to circumvent Apple's 30% App Store commission. Apple then pulled the game from the App Store and Epic Games, expressing surprise, launched what proved to have been a long-planned legal battle. Some three years and five months later, that battle is finally ended, with no more opportunities f ..read more

Preliminary data shows Apple has overtaken Samsung with the top global smartphone shipments for 2023, plus it's the only top three company with positive growth in the year. iPhone 15 Pro Max Samsung sells dozens of smartphones ranging from budget models to premium $2,000 foldables. This variety and price range is what has given Samsung the number one market share annually since 2010, until now. According to data from the IDC, Apple has overtaken Samsung as the number one company based on market share of global smartphone shipments across 2023. Apple has a 20.1% market share for the year v ..read more

The iPhone 15 Pro Max will still be the highest-selling iPhone model in the first half of 2024, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, with its special telephoto lens being highly profitable to supply chain partner Largan. iPhone 15 Pro Max cameras The premium models of iPhone tend to be the big sellers for Apple, and for the iPhone 15 Pro models, it's no exception. In analysis of Apple's camera lens supplier Largan, TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that the Pro Max model is benefiting from sales the most. The iPhone 15 Pro Max will "still account for 40-45% of iPhone 15 shipments ..read more

In a rare but not unprecedented move, Apple has cut the price of the iPhone 15 in China by 5% for a short period. Apple is known for not discounting its iPhones, or any devices, but it has done so twice before in China -- and is now doing it again. The last discount was a considerable $210 drop on the iPhone 14 Pro for China's "618" shopping festival on May 31, 2023. iPhone 15 Pro colorful lineup The latest discount, as reported by Reuters, is a near-repeat of Apple's previous one for the Chinese Lunar New Year. The Lunar New Year is a huge event in the country and is accompanied by many ..read more

Apple's introduction of USB-C introduced new options for charging accessories, including InfinaCore's T3, which supports multi-device charging with a travel-friendly design. InfinaCore T3 review - compact configurations for travel and display. Most wireless charging accessories for sale through Apple are stationary solutions with luxurious price tags to match. InfinaCore's T3 breaks from that tradition by offering a portable charging station with charging pads for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods at a palatable price. InfinaCore T3 review - unboxing and initial impressions, and design T ..read more

Belkin's new Auto-Tracking Stand Pro is designed for Apple users, coming to market as the first such device to support Apple DockKit for a wholly native experience. We got to try it out ahead of its launch. Belkin Auto-Tracking Stand with DockKit There isn't anything complicated about Belkin's new tracking device, which is certainly by design. It's as elegant of an experience as you can get from a non-Apple product. This isn't Belkin's first tracking stand. Many may have forgotten the accessory maker's first attempt back in 2021 when it launched its Magnetic Phone Mount with Face Tracking ..read more

Belkin's new Auto-Tracking Stand Pro is designed for Apple users, coming to market as the first such device to support Apple DockKit for a wholly native experience. We got to try it out ahead of its launch. Belkin Auto-Tracking Stand with DockKit There isn't anything complicated about Belkin's new tracking device, which is certainly by design. It's as elegant of an experience as you can get from a non-Apple product. This isn't Belkin's first tracking stand. Many may have forgotten the accessory maker's first attempt back in 2021 when it launched its Magnetic Phone Mount with Face Tracking ..read more

The QRD Stellar T3 is more affordable than other controller options and offers gamers greater precision with Hall effect joysticks, button mapping, and additional button options. QRD Stellar T3 review: price, specs, performance With the introduction of Bluetooth controller support, the promise of more gaming-centric hardware, and a growing Apple Arcade library, Apple fans are looking for a controller that works with their devices. The QRD Stellar T3 is a compelling option because of its functionality and LED color lighting. Although marketed as a Nintendo Switch and Switch OLED controller ..read more

The viral Clicks Creator Keyboard case was on display at CES 2024, and we got to try it out for ourselves preceding its spring launch. It isn't for everyone, but we see the hype behind this iPhone accessory. The Clicks Creator Keyboard is launching for iPhone/span> Debuting in Bumblebee yellow and Storm Grey, the Clicks Creator Keyboard is a case for your iPhone that adds a physical keyboard. It's reminiscent of a Blackberry device but with iPhone-specific features. Clicks Creator Keyboard: Look and feel The case feels solid, if on the light side. Upping the weight would perhaps have ..read more

After less than a year of operation there appears to be no profitable way forward for AI news aggregator Artifact, and the service will close completely in the end of February. Artifact interface on iPhone Artifact launched in late February 2023 by Instagram co-founders Mike Kreiger and Kevin Systrom. The service had interesting features that didn't just present news to readers, but curated the feed based on likes. Curation is a basic enough feature, but the service also provided Ai summaries of articles. Going beyond that, Artifact recently allowed users to rewrite articles posted on the ..read more