The most significant change to the iPhone this year is due to an EU mandate rather than Apple's innovation. Adopting USB-C is a welcome move, but it's far from the innovations of the past. Another year, another iPhone, with Apple claiming huge improvements making it the best one yet. With the iPhone 15, there are noticeable enhancements for those who upgrade annually. The regular and plus-sized handsets have a faster processor and improved camera, replacing their notches with the dynamic island from last year's pro phones. This year's pro phones feature a lighter titanium body and an even more ..read more

Apple may withdraw FaceTime and iMessage from the UK rather than compromise their security features, if new government proposals are enacted. These proposals involve updating the 2016 Investigatory Powers Act, potentially obliging tech companies to seek home office approval for new security features before they can be released to customers. Apple has consistently opposed this Act since its inception in 2015 and is now actively resisting it. The company has submitted a nine-page document detailing its objections during government consultations on the proposed amendments. Apple's primary argumen ..read more

The recently launched 15-inch MacBook Air has received great reviews, but according to a new report from Digitimes, sources in the supply chain are claiming that sales have been lower than expected, possibly up to 50% below predictions. As a result, there may be some scaling back of production, although it’s not clear if this has begun or is still being considered. Some resellers, including possibly Apple itself, are calling for production of the 15-inch MacBook Air to cease. While Digitimes has a strong track record for its supply chain sources, its conclusions about Apple’s plans have been l ..read more

A group of more than 1,500 developers in the UK has recently filed a class action lawsuit against Apple, claiming that the App Store fee is excessive and that it stems from the company’s app distribution monopoly. Apple charges developers a commission of up to 30% on transactions made on its platform, which has been a topic of discussion among governments and developers worldwide. The group of 1,566 app developers in the UK believes that Apple’s charges are unfair and constitute abusive pricing, harming both app developers and buyers. “Apple’s charges to app developers are excessive, and only ..read more

When Apple launched the iPhone and iPad, developers quickly created millions of apps. This led to massive successes for companies like Airbnb and Snap. However, other platforms such as Apple Watch and TV haven't enjoyed similar popularity with their App Stores largely ignored by big names like Twitter, Meta, and Uber. Apple's own data reveals this disparity - its watch and TV stores have less than 1 million monthly active users in Europe compared to about 130 million for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac stores. So what does this mean for the upcoming Vision Pro app store? Will it follow the success o ..read more

Apple Insider is carry a story about rumours suggesting that Apple is developing a large all-screen folding MacBook Pro. However, the current state of foldable display technology may potentially delay its launch. In early 2022, it was speculated that Apple was creating a touchscreen device with a 20-inch foldable display, thought to be either a MacBook or an iPad. By the end of that year, expectations shifted towards the development of a MacBook Pro featuring a roughly 20.5-inch foldable screen. If plans proceeded smoothly, this device could have launched as soon as 2026. However, in early 202 ..read more

Apple's market value surged by $71 billion following reports of its clandestine development of an 'Apple GPT', designed to challenge OpenAI. The tech giant is stepping into the generative AI arena, vying alongside numerous competitors for OpenAI's supremacy in AI technology. Bloomberg revealed that Apple has been covertly crafting a tool named Apple GPT, echoing ChatGPT - the renowned AI chatbot and formerly fastest-growing 'app'. This service was constructed on proprietary models from Ajax, a framework initially developed last year and utilising Google Cloud. This move trails after the releas ..read more

The iPhone 15 series could feature enhanced stacked battery technology for improved energy density and extended lifespan, according to a recent rumour by Twitter user RGcloudS. This information emerged as part of an alleged leak regarding Samsung's Galaxy S24+ and S24 Ultra models, which are reportedly also adopting the same technology. Stacked batteries use a lamination manufacturing technique that folds elements into zig-zag layers instead of rolling them up. This results in less wasted space within the cell and more active material, leading to higher overall capacity. In addition, heat dist ..read more

Accessing offline maps on Apple Maps will be as simple as tapping your phone. Users will have the ability to easily select and download an area on their device with just one tap. Even when offline, users can access turn-by-turn navigation for driving, walking, public transport and cycling, find places in Maps, see their estimated time of arrival and more. Exploring the great outdoors is made easy in the United States with thousands of park trails. Maps now simplifies the process of finding trails in US parks by providing place cards with detailed information such as trail length, type, difficu ..read more

Late last week, Bloomberg released a report describing some of the planning going on in the Apple retail division to prepare for the launch of the Apple Vision Pro headset, previously announced as available in the US “early next year.” The report states that Vision Pro will be sold by appointment only, at least initially. Customers will be assisted by Apple retail staff to get a Vision Pro with the appropriate headband and light seal to ensure a proper fit. No Apple product has ever had such a complex rollout. Appointments will be mandatory for retail purchases. A designated area within the st ..read more