By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) In June, Apple’s WWDC took place, Apple hit $3 trillion again, there was a slim chance of a tech titan cage match, and the not-so quiet launch of the Apple Vision Pro, too.Apple Vision Pro at WWDC 2023After months of rumors, Apple’s WWDC 2023 finally laid all speculation to rest about the iPhone maker’s next potentially world-changing platform. The biggest thing to come out of WWDC was hardware, specifically the Apple Vision Pro.Effectively a VR headset with considerable mixed reality prowess, the Vision Pro is a significant piece of kit. Equipped with a micro-OLED backplane, 12 cameras, five sensors, and six microphones, the headset even qualifies as Apple’s first 3D camera Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Apple managed to put the Apple Watch import ban on hold, which has allowed the company to continue online and in-store sales of Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2.Apple Watch Ultra 2In-store Apple Watch sales resumed on Wednesday after Apple convinced the Federal Court of Appeals to stay the ITC import ban. Now, a day later, Apple has resumed online sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2.The Apple Watch main page still says “currently unavailable.” However, if you click “shop Watch,” the link takes you to a page where all three models are available. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Jess Pingrey) Today’s top deals include 36% off a TurboTax Deluxe 2023 + $10 Amazon gift card bundle, $320 off a Samsung 34″ curved monitor, $200 off a 7″ Asus ROG Ally gaming handheld, 47% off Kasa Smart light bulbs, and more.Save $500 on an M2 Pro MacBook ProThe AppleInsider team combs the web for deep discounts at e-commerce stores to curate a list of excellent deals on trending tech gadgets, including sales on AirPods, TVs, accessories, and other products. We share the most valuable deals daily to help you save money. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Apple is taking a giant leap in the gaming world, with executives revealing plans to harness the power of Apple Silicon to transform the Mac into a premier gaming platform.Apple still wants the Mac in gamingApple is making bold moves to transform the Mac into a formidable gaming platform in a significant shift from its small presence in the gaming industry. With a legacy that dates back to the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984, which revolutionized the use of the mouse and indirectly shaped computer gaming, Apple’s journey in the gaming sphere has been marked by missed opportunities.However, the introduction of Apple Silicon signifies a pivotal change in that trajectory, according to an in-depth interview by Raymond Wong at Inverse. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) A range of interviews with Apple TV+ creators reveal a common truth for the streamer, that money makes good sci-fi, and Apple has plenty of it.’Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’Apple may not spend as much as its biggest rivals on streaming, like Disney and Amazon, but it has some of the biggest sci-fi shows on television today. “For All Mankind” and “Foundation” are examples of shows that bleed technical quality in portraying science fiction.According to a range of interviews from Inverse, Apple’s ability to take on sci-fi with open minds and open wallets is what makes Apple TV+ stand out among other streamers. Producers and writers agree that sci-fi has often been a difficult pitch to studios, as they can be high-budget with limited reach, but this hasn’t been an issue with Apple. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) India is targeting Apple with investigations and governmental pressure after the company revealed the country’s use of Pegasus spyware against journalists and opposition parties.India mad about Apple disclosureIn October, Apple alerted independent journalists and opposition politicians in India of possible hacking by government hackers. That led to a swift reaction from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government officials, who targeted Apple rather than addressing the hacking concerns.The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) publicly scrutinized Apple’s threat detection algorithms and initiated a probe into Apple device security, report from Amnesty International. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Security experts have disclosed an astonishing four-year campaign of iPhone hacking targeting the Russian security company Kaspersky, which has been labeled “the most sophisticated exploit ever.”Researchers uncover a sophisticated iPhone attackOperation Triangulation’s attack involved a complex series of exploits, including a zero-click iMessage attack, targeting iOS up to version 16.2. The attack began with a malicious iMessage attachment exploiting an undocumented TrueType font instruction, leading to remote code execution.The exploit chain incorporated multiple techniques such as return/jump oriented programming, JavaScript obfuscation, and manipulation of JavaScriptCore and kernel memory, according to Kaspersky researcher Boris Larin. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) A supply chain report suggests Apple could implement the brighter, more efficient RGB OLEDoS displays in a second-generation Apple Vision Pro due to release in 2027.Apple Vision ProThe existing Apple Vision Pro set to release in early 2024 uses white OLED plus color filter displays (WOLED+CF). Passing light through a separate filter reduces the amount of brightness available in the final picture.According to a report from Omdia Outlook provided by The Elec, Apple will shift to the better RGB OLED on Silicon (OLEDoS) in 2027. In RGB OLEDoS, RGB subpixels produce both light and color, so there isn’t any need for a color filter — preserving the overall brightness. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple encountered WGA strikes, muted quarterly results, and AirTag attention in May 2023, while also avoiding layoffs and dealing with rumors about what turned into the Apple Vision Pro.A very large AirTag inserted into Apple Park. May the fourth wasn’t just Star Wars Day for Apple, as it was also time for the scheduled quarterly financial results release, detailing the happenings of the second quarter. A rock-and-roll start for any month, really.While the results weren’t entirely stellar, at a 3% drop year-on-year with revenue of $94.3 billion, it was still a marked recovery from the disastrous first quarter report. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) As the year draws to a close, Best Buy is giving Apple users the ability to invest in AirTag trackers at a discount.Apple’s small, efficient devices are practical for keeping track of personal items like keys, bags, Canada Goose jackets and more. With their integration into Apple’s ecosystem, finding your belongings becomes more straightforward.Currently, individual AirTags are on sale for $23.99 at Best Buy. This 17% discount is an excellent way for those new to AirTags to try them out without a significant financial commitment.Save on AirTags Continue Reading on AppleInsider
