News tagged ‘Mac’
Apple is Again Declared World’s Most Profitable Company
According to the Fortune list, Apple has become #1 in profits in the world.
Apple Releases the Last Major Updates for iOS 10 and macOS Sierra
Apple has recently released iOS 10.3.3 and macOS 10.12.6. These updates are supposed to be final ones before the new versions come out.
Apple Was Granted New Patents for iPhone Smart Dock, Emergency Calls and more
Apple was granted several new patents for the future projects. They cover iPhone dock with Siri enabled, the reliable way of calling 911 and determining exit from a vehicle, and more.
Apple Has Extended the Warranty for Apple Watch First Generation
Having discovered the issue with the detached back cover of Apple Watch first generation, Apple decided to repair these models for free for three years.
Apple Won’t Allow VPN-based Ad Blockers on the App Store
Following the conversation between the App Store Review Team and the CTO of Future Mind Tomasz Koperski, Apple is going to ban the AdBlock app and the like using VPN to block ads. App Store didn’t allow the update of an app when Koperski was trying to submit it.
Apple is Paying Millions of Dollars for the Equipment to Produce Parts for iPhone 8
The rumors say Apple has difficulties with making the iPhone 8 components. For this reason, the company reportedly paid millions of dollars to purchase the equipment capable of building the needed parts.
Mac Sales Remain Stagnant as Global PC Market Declines
According to the new figures shared by Gartner earlier this week, Apple’s Mac sales are still stagnant. As for the global market of personal computers, it also continues to decline.
Apple is Planning to Open Second Data Center in Denmark in 2019
Apple’s first data center in Denmark is to be open this year, in Viborg. Later on, Apple’s going to build another one in Aabenraa. The approval for the plan was not received yet, still Apple expects to put the new data center into operation in 2019.
Apple released the Third Beta of iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra
Apple started seeding iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra Beta 3 to developers. The updates for macOS are not very significant. macOS High Sierra Beta 3 includes a new file system, enhanced video and graphics technology to support VR and improved core storage.
iCloud Trademark will Cover Smart Glasses and Handset Peripherals
Since April, Apple has been adding specific types of products like smart glasses, virtual and augmented reality displays etc. to the list of updated trademarks that cover Mac Pro and iMac Pro computers as well as the ARKit framework for developing augmented reality apps.
Apple’s Market Cap to Reach $1 Trillion in 12 Months
According to the latest report from the Wall Street analyst Brian White, Apple’s market capitalization will reach 1 trillion dollars within next 12 months. The analyst believes that the next-generation iPhone with OLED display will help Apple stock price reach $202, making it the first company in history to get the market capitalization of 1 trillion dollars.
Apple Seeds macOS Sierra 10.12.6 Beta 6 to Developers and Public Testers
Along with the sixth iOS 10.3.3 beta for developers and public testers, Apple has released a new build of macOS Sierra 10.12.6. The update contains a number of minor enhancements and improves the stability, performance, and security of compatible Mac computers.
Top 10 Stories of the Week
It is Sunday today, which means it is high time I told you about the most popular posts of the last couple of days. Let’s not waste time and take a look at the articles worth your attention right now.
Check Out This New iPhone 8 Concept by Martin Hajek [Images]
A well-known concept designer Martin Hajek has posted a bunch of images showing the iPhone 8 concept. The designer imagined that the next-generation flagship device will get a glass back panel and a stainless steel frame. Even though this is not the actual iPhone 8 and not even a leaked prototype, it looks gorgeous.
Check Out New Images Showing Alleged iPhone 8 Prototype
A well-known leaker Benjamin Geskin has shared several new images showing what appears to be an iPhone 8 prototype. The device depicted below is a bit different from the mockups and prototypes we have seen so far as it has a slightly larger bezel at the top, where the front-facing camera and other sensors are placed.