Apple is increasingly focusing on building its own devices and expanding its ecosystem by taking steps towards a more native experience for users and relying less on third-party accessories. While the Cupertino-based tech giant's HomePod and AppleTV have left quite the mark in the smart home category, it generally relies more on outsourcing cameras and other hardware for smart homes. Now, a new report suggests that the company intends to create a fully integrated experience by developing its own smart home accessories. Gurman hints about Apple working on making smart home products like security cameras for a more integrated experience […]
We’re continuing our Best of Black Friday posts today with a look at the best current deals on power stations and their respective bundle options. Folks across the country and beyond have been steadily investing more and more in the industry for a vari...
Blizzard has announced that two decades after its release, World of Warcraft is finally going to let players build a home and live in it. The feature has long been requested by WoW players and now it’s finally coming in the game’s next expansion.Read m...
Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds will receive the Godspawn update, adding a new 50-player boss battle, a new 10-player raid, and a legendary spear. Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds is getting the first major update "Godspawn" on November 19th, expanding the story with new story chapters The MMORPG Guild Wars 2 by ArenaNet is receiving its first major update for the Janthir Wilds expansion soon. It's the first of three major updates, and it'll land on November 19. The update will add new content to the game for the players. The Janthir Wilds expansion DLC was released in August this year, […]
For the past few years, it has been reported that the company is planning to adopt a solid-state solution for its buttons on the iPhone. However, the company has released two generations of iPhones after the news first originated. It is now being reported that Apple will ditch the Action Button and merge it with the Volume Button on the iPhone 17 Pro models. The iPhone 17 Pro could feature one less button, as the company could merge the Action and the Volume Buttons As mentioned, Apple was planning to adopt a solid-state solution with an elongated Volume Button for […]
Apple announced the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models last year, and the devices are expected to do pretty well in sales. Part of the reason why speculations suggest an upward trend is Apple Intelligence, but based on recent information, the iPhone 16 could see production cuts later this year. iPhone 16 shipments to take a hit in the December quarter, and there are various reasons why the devices will see a three million production cut Barclays analysts have shared their investor notes, which reveal how the iPhone 16 is doing and what can be expected from the device […]
A multitude of foldable iPhone prototypes are likely being tested by Apple behind closed with various designs hinted to resemble the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6. Unfortunately, there is no concrete launch timeline for when consumers can get their hands on them because there are a few blemishes that Apple seemingly cannot get rid of, with of them being display creases. Apparently, every single one of the company’s foldable iPhone prototypes has this flaw, which might explain why there is no word on their release. It has been reported that a foldable MacBook would launch […]
It was recently reported that Apple is working on a new hybrid device that combines features from the HomePod and the Apple TV while housing a display that resembles the iPad. On the display front, it was coined that it would be a squash panel, unlike the iPad's rectangular display. It is now being reported that the company's new HomePod, which has a display running the homeOS, will launch next year and will be powered by the new Apple Intelligence features. HomePod with display to feature Apple Intelligence features, as the device will be powered by the company's A18 chip […]
A pair of smartphone glasses was eventually going to be Apple’s goal as it attempts to explore a nascent market by encouraging customers to pick up its expensive $3,499 headset. According to a previous estimation, these spectacles could launch in 2027, but before their arrival, the company is actually working on another product that the latest report believes will carve out a path for its upcoming wearable technology. That product happens to be a new pair of AirPods that are said to feature AI capabilities and camera modules. The biggest hurdle to transform Apple’s smart glasses from a concept to […]
Former Masimo CEO Joe Kiani was the driving force behind the banning of Apple Watch sales of any model featuring an oximeter in the U.S. due to a patent infringement. However, things have taken a drastic turn following a proxy battle with an activist hedge fund that forced the removal of Kiani as Chief Executive, with Michelle Brennan named interim CEO. A report now states that this is an opportune moment for Apple and Masimo lawyers to arrange a meeting and discuss terms on how blood-oxygen sensing could return to compatible smartwatches. One way for Apple and Masimo to bury […]
Apple announced four new iPhone 16 models earlier this month, and with those releases, the company also unveiled its new line of Silicone and Polycarbonate cases that support MagSafe wireless charging and allow you to seamlessly use the Camera Control button. Typically, you would expect these accessories to set you back by quite a bit, but Amazon has discounted the cases by 14 percent, meaning that every single unit will now cost you $41.99. Regardless of which iPhone 16 you upgrade to this year, you have to pay the same price for the Silicone or Polycarbonate cases. In total, there […]
Apple launched the M2 iPad Air and M4 iPad Pro series in May, bringing a slew of impressive hardware to the table, particularly the chipset upgrades and tandem OLED. Unfortunately, these releases were insufficient to derail Huawei’s momentum in China, as a recent analysis reveals that the company recorded the highest shipments for the second quarter of 2024. Additionally, Huawei also posted the biggest annual growth for any tablet maker for this period. Apple recorded a negative annual growth, while new figures reveal that Huawei posted a 66 percent increase For Q2 2024, Canalys reveals that Huawei shipped 2.05 million shipments, […]
OpenAI and Apple were previously reported to have struck a deal in integrating ChatGPT to Siri and iOS 18, with the iPhone maker also said to be investing in the billion-dollar startup. Unfortunately, Apple will no longer have a stake in the company because it has pulled out from injecting funds into OpenAI, at least according to the latest report. For those who do not know, a funding round of about $6.5 billion could be closed in the next week, with possible investments coming from Microsoft and NVIDIA. Microsoft is currently the biggest investor in OpenAI; based on the new report, […]
For the past few years, it has been reported that the company is planning to adopt a solid-state solution for its buttons on the iPhone. However, the company has released two generations of iPhones after the news first originated. It is now being reported that Apple will ditch the Action Button and merge it with the Volume Button on the iPhone 17 Pro models. The iPhone 17 Pro could feature one less button, as the company could merge the Action and the Volume Buttons As mentioned, Apple was planning to adopt a solid-state solution with an elongated Volume Button for […]
Apple announced the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models last year, and the devices are expected to do pretty well in sales. Part of the reason why speculations suggest an upward trend is Apple Intelligence, but based on recent information, the iPhone 16 could see production cuts later this year. iPhone 16 shipments to take a hit in the December quarter, and there are various reasons why the devices will see a three million production cut Barclays analysts have shared their investor notes, which reveal how the iPhone 16 is doing and what can be expected from the device […]
A multitude of foldable iPhone prototypes are likely being tested by Apple behind closed with various designs hinted to resemble the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6. Unfortunately, there is no concrete launch timeline for when consumers can get their hands on them because there are a few blemishes that Apple seemingly cannot get rid of, with of them being display creases. Apparently, every single one of the company’s foldable iPhone prototypes has this flaw, which might explain why there is no word on their release. It has been reported that a foldable MacBook would launch […]
It was recently reported that Apple is working on a new hybrid device that combines features from the HomePod and the Apple TV while housing a display that resembles the iPad. On the display front, it was coined that it would be a squash panel, unlike the iPad's rectangular display. It is now being reported that the company's new HomePod, which has a display running the homeOS, will launch next year and will be powered by the new Apple Intelligence features. HomePod with display to feature Apple Intelligence features, as the device will be powered by the company's A18 chip […]
A pair of smartphone glasses was eventually going to be Apple’s goal as it attempts to explore a nascent market by encouraging customers to pick up its expensive $3,499 headset. According to a previous estimation, these spectacles could launch in 2027, but before their arrival, the company is actually working on another product that the latest report believes will carve out a path for its upcoming wearable technology. That product happens to be a new pair of AirPods that are said to feature AI capabilities and camera modules. The biggest hurdle to transform Apple’s smart glasses from a concept to […]
Former Masimo CEO Joe Kiani was the driving force behind the banning of Apple Watch sales of any model featuring an oximeter in the U.S. due to a patent infringement. However, things have taken a drastic turn following a proxy battle with an activist hedge fund that forced the removal of Kiani as Chief Executive, with Michelle Brennan named interim CEO. A report now states that this is an opportune moment for Apple and Masimo lawyers to arrange a meeting and discuss terms on how blood-oxygen sensing could return to compatible smartwatches. One way for Apple and Masimo to bury […]
Apple announced four new iPhone 16 models earlier this month, and with those releases, the company also unveiled its new line of Silicone and Polycarbonate cases that support MagSafe wireless charging and allow you to seamlessly use the Camera Control button. Typically, you would expect these accessories to set you back by quite a bit, but Amazon has discounted the cases by 14 percent, meaning that every single unit will now cost you $41.99. Regardless of which iPhone 16 you upgrade to this year, you have to pay the same price for the Silicone or Polycarbonate cases. In total, there […]
Apple launched the M2 iPad Air and M4 iPad Pro series in May, bringing a slew of impressive hardware to the table, particularly the chipset upgrades and tandem OLED. Unfortunately, these releases were insufficient to derail Huawei’s momentum in China, as a recent analysis reveals that the company recorded the highest shipments for the second quarter of 2024. Additionally, Huawei also posted the biggest annual growth for any tablet maker for this period. Apple recorded a negative annual growth, while new figures reveal that Huawei posted a 66 percent increase For Q2 2024, Canalys reveals that Huawei shipped 2.05 million shipments, […]
OpenAI and Apple were previously reported to have struck a deal in integrating ChatGPT to Siri and iOS 18, with the iPhone maker also said to be investing in the billion-dollar startup. Unfortunately, Apple will no longer have a stake in the company because it has pulled out from injecting funds into OpenAI, at least according to the latest report. For those who do not know, a funding round of about $6.5 billion could be closed in the next week, with possible investments coming from Microsoft and NVIDIA. Microsoft is currently the biggest investor in OpenAI; based on the new report, […]