Apple’s latest iPhone 14 Plus is reportedly underperforming compared to the company’s expectations, but new data suggests that the device is still outselling its predecessor, the iPhone 13 mini. The news comes from a recent report by analysts at Display Supply Chain Consultants, which surveyed supply chain data for iPhone panel shipments over the last…
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After a long wait, Apple Pay has finally launched in South Korea, allowing users in the country to make contactless payments using their iPhones or Apple Watches. Apple has been working to bring the payment system to South Korea since 2017, but was unable to be registered as an electronic financial business operator due to…
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Microsoft is already gearing up for a future where Apple will have to allow third-party app stores on the iPhone. In an interview with the Financial Times, Microsoft Gaming head Phil Spencer expressed his desire for Xbox and its third-party partners’ content to be available on any screen where someone wants to play. This includes…
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After years of delays, Apple is finally set to open its first flagship store in India. According to a recent report from the Economic Times, the company is on track to open its Mumbai store in April. The store will be located in the Jio World Drive mall and will span over 22,000 square feet.…
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Russia is preparing for its upcoming presidential election in 2024, and one of the measures it’s taking is to tighten security. As part of this effort, officials have been told to stop using iPhones due to concerns that they may have been hacked by foreign spies. According to a report by the Russian newspaper Kommersant,…
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The Apple Watch has been touted as a device that can improve health outcomes for its users, and we’ve heard countless stories of it doing just that. However, a recent story out of Ohio is particularly striking as it highlights how two metrics collected by the Apple Watch – respiratory rate and blood oxygen level…
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RR Auction has concluded its highly anticipated “Steve Jobs and the Apple Computer Revolution” auction, with one item, in particular, grabbing headlines: an original factory-sealed iPhone from 2007, which sold for $54,904. The auction ran from February 17 to March 16 and featured a range of historic products, including an Apple Lisa 1 owned by…
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The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has announced its first set of rules aimed at reducing the number of scam text messages that Americans receive. The new measures will require carriers to block texts from three types of numbers, and they are expected to significantly contribute to tackling the rapidly growing problem. The FCC made the…
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Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has launched its own verification program for users called Meta Verified. The program grants users a blue checkmark badge and exclusive features, similar to Twitter’s paid offering. This subscription service allows people to verify their identity by providing a government-issued ID to show others that they are who they claim to…
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Apple has quietly added a new app to its App Store called the “Accessory Developer Assistant”. While not publicly listed in the App Store, the app is available via a direct link and is intended for accessory makers looking to “test and verify” their new products’ compatibility with Apple devices. The app comes with a…