Apple Lays Off 600+ Employees After Canceling Car Project
Apple this week filed a required notice with the state of California, confirming plans to permanently lay off more than 600 employees. Under California law, employers must give employees and state representatives a 60-day notice before a…
App Store and More Down as Apple Services Suffer Widespread Outage [Updated]
A long list of Apple services are currently fully or partially down, including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV+, and more.
The full list of services experiencing outages for many customers, according to Apple's system status page:…
Philips Hue App Gains Support for Widgets
The Philips Hue app was today updated to version 5.14, adding support for widgets. Hue widgets can be added to the Home Screen, Lock Screen, or Today View, and can be used for controlling lights and other accessories.
Widgets come in…
Lower-Cost AirPods and New AirPods Max Said to Launch Later This Year
Apple plans to release lower-cost AirPods later this year, according to Jeff Pu, an analyst who covers companies within Apple's supply chain.
In a research note today with investment firm Haitong International Securities, Pu said a Foxconn…
Apple Steeply Discounts Link Bracelet and Milanese Loop for Employees
Apple is currently offering its corporate and retail employees 40% off select Link Bracelet and Milanese Loop bands for the Apple Watch.
In the U.S., the Link Bracelet is available for $209 on Apple's online store for employees, down from…
Apple’s Website Finally Has ‘Tech Specs’ Pages for Apple Watch Models
Apple this week added dedicated "Tech Specs" pages to its website for the Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and second-generation Apple Watch SE.
The pages offer a variety of information about the latest Apple Watch models,…
When Will Apple Release the iOS 17.5 Beta
With iOS software releases, it is typical for Apple to be constantly iterating. When a new version of iOS comes out, a new iOS beta almost always follows the day after. iOS 17.4 was released on Tuesday, March 5, and no iOS 17.5 beta…
Judge Tosses Out Cryptocurrency Apple Antitrust Lawsuit Filed by Venmo Customers
A lawsuit targeting Apple's refusal to allow apps to support cryptocurrency transactions was today tossed out by a San Francisco judge, reports Reuters. The lawsuit, which was filed by Venmo and Cash App customers, claimed that Apple drove…
What to Expect From iOS 18 as ‘Biggest’ Update in iPhone’s History
At least some Apple software engineers continue to believe that iOS 18 will be the "biggest" update in the iPhone's history, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Below, we recap rumored features and changes for the iPhone."The iOS 18…
WWDC 2024 Will Include In-Person Special Event at Apple Park
While Apple does not plan to hold a traditional in-person WWDC event this year, the company will invite select developers and students to attend a special event at the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California.On Monday, June 10, Apple…