By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Apple CEO Tim Cook has sold shares in his company worth about $33 million, and received just under half that after tax.As detailed in a filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Cook sold 196,410 shares, and did so in multiple batches. Based on stated prices received per share, Cook earned between $33.04 million and $33.23 million before taxes.The sums are a fraction of the estimated $355 million he made selling five million shares in 2021. It’s also not as much as the last time he sold shares, when he got around $41.5 million in October 2023.That 2023 sale came at time when Apple’s stock was trading lower than usual, and that’s also what is happening now. Apple’s stock has dropped sufficiently since its all-time high in December 2023 that firms such as Loop Capital have been advising against buying Apple shares lately. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Finding the perfect wallet is challenging, but Journey’s Loc8 MagSafe Finder Wallet checks nearly all the boxes by acting as an iPhone stand with Find My and MagSafe.Journey Loc8 MagSafe Finder Wallet reviewAccessory makers are usually faced with the problem of finding a balance between features without creating a toaster fridge. Journey managed to thread the needle with a wallet that offers several functions other than just holding cards.I’ve struggled with having the contradicting desires of wanting a minimalist wallet while supporting features like MagSafe and Find My. Solving this has manifested in things like the Snapback wallet with a built-in AirTag holder or Veci MagSafe wallet with AirTag. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) On this week’s episode of the AppleInsider Podcast, your hosts discuss the new Apple Robot rumors, reminisce about Apple’s founding and the 14th anniversary of the iPad, and so much more!Mockup of a future Apple robot with the original 1984 Mac’s “Hello” screenAs well as that 48th anniversary of Apple itself, this week also marks the 14th year since the unveiling of the iPad. That was the last product that Steve Jobs launched, and after all these years, no rival has managed to make a true iPad killer.Listen to the latest episode here. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) It’s less a case of popularity, and more about release cycles, but Samsung is again the number one smartphone manufacturer in the world.Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro (left) and Samsung’s Galaxy S24Apple took the global top spot for smartphone sales inSeptember 2023, and a later analysis of the whole year confirmed its position. Apple had similar success in specific regions, such as Europe.According to the Korea Times, however, the roles have now reversed. Based on figures for February 2024, the publication reports that Samsung captured a 20% share of the market. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Another two unannounced iPads have now been listed on an Indian regulator’s database, meaning the expected iPad Pro and iPad Air models are likely to be released soon.iPad ProsAll new devices such as iPads must go through regulatory testing before they are allowed to be sold in a territory. It’s only a question of which country or region will happen to be first, and on April 4, 2024, it was the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) that revealed the existence of two new iPads.However, no regulator posts very much detail at this stage, and India’s BIS listed only that they were iPads by Apple, and had the model numbers A2836 and A2837. The question remained whether these were the expected two iPad Pro models, the expected two iPad Air versions, or a combination. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (David Schloss) Most video creators are familiar with the dreaded “Media Offline” warning and the panic it triggers. For users of DaVinci Resolve, the fix usually takes just a few clicks, but sometimes relinking clips seems impossible, and a project appears to be gone forever.When an entire project goes offline, panic can set in.It’s not uncommon for a complex project to end up with offline clips during editing. A video editing program doesn’t touch the original footage during editing. Programs like Resolve use a file to track changes instead of modifying the original clip, and that file can lose track of where original media lives.Media Offline simply indicates that the editing program has lost the path to an original file. This is often caused by moving or renaming clips in the Finder, but sometimes, media can go offline for no apparent reason. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) After Apple killed its ambitious Apple Car project and microLED Apple Watch display dreams, the company has laid off over 600 employees.Apple lays off employees from car and display projectsA recent report reveals a significant reduction in the workforce at Apple, particularly affecting employees involved in the company’s Project Titan and smartwatch display initiatives. At least 87 people were employed at a secret Apple facility dedicated to advancing next-generation screen technology.Additionally, 371 employees were let go from Apple’s primary car-related hub in Santa Clara, California. Others were affected across various satellite offices. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Apple and Google have worked together to get an interoperability standard off the ground for tracking devices, and Google’s Find My Devices network is ready to launch.Apple and Android devices will be able to detect most trackersAfter stalking and abusive behavior was tied to Apple’s AirTag, Apple and Google teamed up to create a cross-platform system for detecting nearby trackers. A year later, it seems something is ready for consumers.On Wednesday, Apple released the iOS 17.5 beta with code suggesting anti-stalking measures would launch when the operating system goes public. A day later, 9to5Google has seen evidence that Google could launch its Find My Device network on April 8 or soon after. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Apple’s new developer channel on YouTube has released a short video promoting developing for Apple platforms ahead of its Worldwide Developer Conference.Apple releases trailer for developer channelThe company officially launched its Developer YouTube channel on March 26, marking a significant expansion in its outreach to the developer community. The move allows Apple to harness the widespread accessibility and popularity of YouTube and broaden the reach of its World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) sessions.The channel has a selection of 40 videos from WWDC 2023 and will include upcoming sessions from WWDC 2024 starting June 10. The selection of videos is identical to what is found in the Developer app, but more accessible for YouTube users. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple will be revealing its second fiscal quarterly results on May 2. This is what to expect from the financial results and the ensuing analyst conference call.Apple ParkApple confirmed on Thursday that it will be holding its second-quarter earnings call on May 2. The call, which will see CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri explaining the details of its results, will take place at 5 p.m. Eastern, following the release of the results themselves at approximately 4:30pm EDT. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
