We have now moved on to , and while the is still at its best price ever, Amazon has now brought back all-time pricing on the – this deal might not last for long though. From there, we move over to a new all-time low on with prices and the first post-launch deal on – it is now over $100 under the price of Apple Pencil Pro – alongside a launch deal on Journey’s all-new steel and a built-in MagSafe stand.
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This week’s big Apple TV+ debut, , has impressed critics and already climbed to the #2 spot on Apple’s top charts, trailing only . In a new interview, co-creator and star Seth Rogen reveals how the show’s unique format was the perfect shield against unwanted notes from Apple execs.
The Studio centers around Rogen’s lead character, who was just appointed head of a film studio.
One way the show heightens the stress and absurdity of its comedy is by being shot entirely
Apple and Google will become legally responsible for age verification of app store users in Utah, after the App Store Accountability Act was signed into law. It takes effect on May 7, giving the tech giants a little time to implement it.
Both companies have opposed the legislation, but similar laws look set to follow in at least eight more US states …
The issue has been an ongoing battle between Apple and Google on the one side, and social media companies on the other. Most social media apps have a minimum age
The design of Samsung’s Android VR headset was clearly ‘inspired’ by Vision Pro , but Vivo has taken things to a whole new level with its Vivo Vision. While there are differences, it could certainly pass for the real thing at first glance …
called it a blatant Vision Pro clone.
Vivo Vision verges into the realm of outright cloning. Its grey fabric facial interface, rear strap, external battery, and connector look almost identical to Apple’s, and even the name Vision was copied. The only
TSMC’s first US chip plant took significantly longer to build and begin production than was forecast, but the company says that future plants will proceed at a significantly faster pace. This will enable US-made chips for somewhat newer Apple devices.
But former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger is dismissive of the initiative, suggesting that it will be of little help in enabling the US to be a global player in the chip business …
Regular readers will be familiar with the story so far.
Apple first announced its plan for ‘Made
While there may be debate about whether iOS 19 will be a UI revolution or evolution , there does seem to be a consensus view on app icons. Namely, that they are likely to switch from squircles – squares with rounded corners – to circles.
Whether one looks better than the other is of course a matter of subjective judgement. But there is a small problem with circular icons …
If you look at current iPhone icons, they can be broadly divided into three:
Apple seems to be making some changes to its executive team. This time, the company is naming a global VP who will be in charge of Apple’s retail stores around the world.
Although the company is yet to confirm the news, reported on Wednesday that the company is “promoting” Vanessa Trigub as Apple’s vice president of stores and retail operations. Trigub previously managed locations in the Americas West region. “Now she’ll oversee the heads of retail for Europe and the Middle East, Asia-
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