Apple is reportedly working on a Calculator app for iPad, according to inside sources cited by a recent report. According to MacRumors, iPadOS 18 is set to introduce a built-in Calculator app for all compatible iPad models. This anticipated feature is slated for unveiling during the opening keynote of Apple’s annual developers conference, WWDC, scheduled for June 10. For the past 14 years, the absence of a built-in calculator on the iPad has sparked curiosity and speculation. The reasons behind Apple’s decision to omit this feature have remained a mystery. Currently, iPad users who require a ..read more

In-stock iPad Air availability has started to diminish ahead of Apple’s upcoming “Let Loose” special event on May 7, where the iPhone maker is anticipated to unveil new iPad Pro and iPad Air models, as well as a new Apple Pencil, and Magic Keyboard. According to reports from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, sources within Apple Store retail have observed a decline in inventory for the iPad Air, suggesting an impending release of new versions. However, the availability of the iPad Pro appears unchanged, indicating that current-generation models will likely remain accessible even after the anticipated ..read more

In-store sales of Apple Vision Pro have dropped “from a couple of units a day to just a handful in a whole week,” according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who suggests that demand for demos of the device have dropped sharply since the device’s introduction, and that Apple Store locations are seeing a decline in interest for the new Apple wearable. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says “Demand for demos is way down. People who do book appointments often don’t show up, and sales — at least at some locations — have gone from a couple of units a day to just a handful in a whole week ..read more

Apple has allegedly discontinued production of its troubled FineWoven accessories for iPhone, AirTag and Apple Watch. Reputable leaker “Kosutami” disclosed that all production lines have been halted and dismantled. Apple is reportedly shifting focus towards developing a sturdier non-leather material for future accessories. In a post on X, the leaker said “FineWoven has gone. Since its durability were bad. All the production line was stopped and removed.” The post follows after Apple has faced heavy criticism following the launch of the FineWoven series, with many reporting that the accessorie ..read more

Apple is poised to debut its inaugural M4 Mac models later this year. Anticipated highlights include an upgraded 24-inch iMac and a budget-friendly 14-inch MacBook Pro, both boasting the latest Apple Silicon technology. These releases are slated for the year’s end, paving the way for subsequent introductions of the new chips in the MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro, projected for 2025. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple will emphasize the artificial intelligence capabilities of the M4 chip series, with the entire Mac lineup expected to receive an M4 upgrade, unlike the current Mac ..read more

Apple has announced that beginning July 1, 2024, users in Singapore will be unable to make purchases with an Apple ID balance. Any App Store & iTunes gift cards redeemed before then can still be used toward digital purchases, and Apple Store gift cards are unaffected by this change, and customers can continue to use them at Apple Stores. First spotted by MacRumors, Apple has updated its Support webpage in Singapore to reflect the change, which the site suggests has been introduced in relation to new rules introduced by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. “After spending your balance is n ..read more

Warning, this may sound like a ‘Breaking News, Water is Wet’ type of story: a new report from The Elec claims that the iPhone 16 Pro will feature thinner bezels than previous models, offering users an increase in screen size from previous iPhone models. As reported by MacRumors, the site claims that manufacturers will use new Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology when manufacturing the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max to achieve slimmer bezels around the screen without compromising performance or device design. Border Reduction Structure technology involves compact circuitry layout ..read more

Apple is once again rumored to be working on new low-cost AirPods, with analyst Jeff Pu of Haitong International Tech Research suggesting that the earbuds could debut in late 2024 as manufacturers are slated to ramp up AirPods assembly at a factory in India in the fourth quarter of the year. As reported by MacRumors, Pu claimed in a research note sent to investors that a Foxconn subsidiary will be one of the suppliers of the lower-cost AirPods, which have been rumored to feature a new design with a lower starting price compared to the current-generation $169 third-generation AirPods. Bloomber ..read more

If a new report is to be believed, the Apple Watch Series 4 won’t support watchOS 11, which is expected to be released in September. According to French site iPhoneSoft, Apple plans to end software support for the Apple Watch Series 4 beginning with watchOS 11, meaning that users of the wearable won’t be able to upgrade to watchOS 11 when it is released later this year. The Apple Watch Series 4, released in 2017, brought several notable features and improvements over the Apple Watch Series 3. It boasted a larger display with reduced bezels, offering more space for watch faces and apps. Health ..read more

Apple is slated to release its first-ever update to the AirPods Max lineup in late 2024, according to analyst Jeff Pu of Haitong International Tech Research, who claims that assemblers will ramp up production of the next-gen AirPods Max in the fourth quarter of 2024. The new second-generation AirPods Max are expected to introduce USB-C charging and possibly new color options, with the update expected to be minor, leaving not a lot changed since the original version of the over-ear headphones launched in December, 2020. Two years ago, rumors circulated that Apple was preparing a color refresh ..read more