Category: Apple
Three new iPhone 11 devices expected at Apple event
Apple could unveil as many as three new iPhone handsets when the technology giant holds a live event on Tuesday evening. According to reports, the company is widely expected to introduce an iPhone 11 in at least two different sizes, including a base model at a lower price. The iPhone 11 flagship devices are also…
Google says hackers have ‘monitoring implants’ in iPhones
Hackers have been using compromised websites to install “monitoring implants” in iPhones for years, according to researchers at Google. The malicious software gathers users’ images, contacts and other information. Ian Beer, from Google’s Project Zero, said in a blog post that the hacked sites had received thousands of visitors each week. Mr Beer said: “There…
Apple confirms September 10 ‘special event’
Apple has confirmed the date for its next product launch event, where it is expected to unveil its latest iPhone handset. The date is the traditional time slot the tech giant uses to give the first details about its refreshed iPhone models, though more information about its upcoming streaming TV and movie service, Apple TV+,…
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says tech giant should have split years ago
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has said he believes the company should have split into different divisions years ago, as he called for greater competition among big tech firms. Asked to give his view on breaking up large companies, he told Bloomberg he is “pretty much in favour” of doing so. On Apple specifically, he said…
Users told not to store Apple Card in leather wallets or denim
Apple has advised users of its new titanium credit card not to store it in a leather wallet or against denim, warning this could permanently discolour the card. Recently launched in the US and backed by Goldman Sachs, the credit card can be used digitally via an iPhone as well as in the form of…
Apple revenue boosted by services, iPhone sales drop
Apple service products such as streaming and cloud continued to make gains while iPhone sales dropped, according to the company’s latest results. The tech giant posted quarterly revenue of $53.8 billion (£44.3 billion) in the three months to June 29, an increase of 1% from the same period in 2018. Net profit fell from $11.5…
Apple denies favouring its own apps in App Store search results
Apple has denied claims that it favours its own apps when ranking search results for its own App Store. An investigation by the Wall Street Journal suggested that Apple apps would appear higher in search results than better-reviewed downloads from third-party competitors. It claimed that Apple’s own apps were ranked first in 60% of categories…
Apple previews new designs for World Emoji Day
Apple has released previews of a number of new emoji due to be rolled out later this year – including a range of disability-themed designs – to mark World Emoji Day. The new emoji, which include characters in different types of wheelchair, as well as designs showing a partially-sighted person with a cane and a…
Bill Gates: Steve Jobs ‘cast spells’ to motivate Apple staff
Bill Gates has said Apple co-founder Steve Jobs “cast spells” to motivate staff and prevent the company from going out of business. The Microsoft co-founder and longtime rival of the late Apple boss said Jobs was able to “mesmerise” people to work harder, but admitted his notoriously tough management style was not one others should…
From Chingford to Silicon Valley: Who is Jony Ive?
Apple has announced the departure of its key designer, Sir Jonathan Ive, who is behind many of its products spanning more than two decades. The award-winning Briton is leaving the iPhone maker to set up his own company but won’t sever ties completely. But who is he? Who is Sir Jonathan Ive? Apple chief executive…
