Apple is examining how to produce iPhone cases from knitted fabric instead of molded silicone, similar to not just the braided Apple Watch band, but also potentially like the long-gone iPod Socks. ( read original story ...)
Apple’s app store comes under fire
SAN RAMON, Calif. — Apple’s lucrative app store was alternately portrayed as a price-gouging monopoly and a hub of world-changing innovation during the preamble to a trial that may reshape ... ( read original story ...)
iPad Shipments to Stay Stable in Second Quarter Despite Chip Shortages
Apple's iPad shipments are expected remain stable in the second quarter of this year, despite the impact of global chip shortages, according to a new report. The ongoing integrated chip shortage has ... ( read original story ...)
Rumor: sixth gen iPad mini delayed until second half of 2021
In a note to clients — as noted by MacRumors — analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the sixth generation iPad mini won’t be unveiled until the second half of the year. Initially, it was expected to arrive in the ... ( read original story ...)
Apple releases security updates addressing issues in WebKit
Apple has released new updates for various Apple devices that fix security issues that may have been “actively exploited.” The updates include iOS/iPadOS 14.5.1, macOS 11.3.1, and watchOS 7.4.1 (via ... ( read original story ...)
Apple vs Epic Games trial kicks off: Tim Sweeney acknowledges that Epic brazenly violated contract with Apple to make a point
The trial revolves around the 15 percent to 30 percent commission that Apple charges for subscriptions and purchases made from apps downloaded from its store. ( read original story ...)
New iPad mini still coming this year, foldable iPhone in 2023
The iPad mini was noticeably absent during Apple’s big event last month. That’s not exactly surprising as the company seemed to focus more on its more powerful products, particularly ... ( read original story ...)