Amkor Technology, a leading semiconductor packaging and test services provider, has unveiled plans for an advanced packaging and test facility in Peoria, Arizona. Apple has confirmed its pivotal role as the primary and largest customer for this forthcoming manufacturing hub.
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Apple has announced the 2023 App Store Award winners, celebrating 14 apps and games that inspired creativity and offered enjoyable experiences. The winners, chosen by the App Store Editorial team, were recognized for technical innovation, user experience, and design. Continue reading “Apple App Store Awards: Best apps and games of 2023”
Taiwan’s Hon Hai Precision Industry, widely known as Foxconn, revealed its intention to invest nearly (New Taiwan) NT$50 billion (USD 1.59 billion) in India through its subsidiary, Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development Private Ltd. Continue reading “iPhone-maker Foxconn to invest $1.6 billion in India”
The iPhone 16 Pro is set to feature Apple’s tetraprism 120 mm camera, driving demand for the technology in 2024, according to an Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The market’s estimate of Largan’s EPS for 2023/4Q23 is significantly lower than what the analyst, highlights in his report. Continue reading “iPhone 16 Pro to feature 120mm Tetraprism telephoto camera: Report”
Apple has announced its adoption of the RCS (Rich Communication Services) messaging standard, according to a 9to5Mac report. The update, expected “later next year,” follows Google’s call to the EU Commission to compel Apple to open iMessage for RCS compatibility. Continue reading “Apple plans to add RCS messaging support in 2024”
Ookla, renowned for its Speedtest Intelligence data, conducted a comprehensive review comparing the performance of Apple’s iPhone 15 series and Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold5 and Flip5 models with their predecessors over 5G. The analysis covered 13 major markets, including India, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Philippines, South Korea, Spain, UAE, UK, US, and Vietnam. Continue reading “Ookla speedtest: iPhone 15 series and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 / Flip5 5G performance in Q3 2023”
Apple introduced Emergency SOS via satellite with the iPhone 14 lineup last year in the US and Canada, and later expanded it to the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland. Continue reading “iPhone 14 users get 1-year free extension of Emergency SOS via satellite”
Apple is taking extra precautions with its upcoming iOS 18 update, reports tech analyst Mark Gurman at Bloomberg. This move comes after the company’s head of software engineering, Craig Federighi, decided to temporarily halt development to address quality concerns in initial versions. Continue reading “Apple plans to integrate Generative AI in iOS 18: Report”
Apple’s Swift Student Challenge, an annual competition for students to showcase creativity and coding skills, opens in February 2024. Since 2020, it has united students globally in using Swift, the programming language used by professionals, to create innovative apps. Continue reading “Apple Swift Student Challenge 2024 to begin in February”
Counterpoint Research’s Teardown and BoM Analysis Service reveals that the total bill of materials (BoM) cost for producing an 8GB+256GB iPhone 15 Pro Max is $37.7. This marks an 8% increase compared to the 6GB+256GB iPhone 14 Pro Max launched last year. Continue reading “iPhone 15 Pro Max’s BoM cost is 8% more than 14 Pro Max: Counterpoint”
After multiple delays, The Tata Group has finally completed the Wistron deal by acquiring a 100% equity stake in Wistron Infocomm Manufacturing (India). The binding share purchase agreement, signed with SMS InfoComm (Singapore) and Wistron Hong Kong Limited, solidifies the Tata Group’s entry into iPhone assembly. Continue reading “Tata Group acquires 100% stake in Wistron’s iPhone making unit in India”
Apple India has announced new offers this Diwali for its products, both online and in stores at Apple BKC (Mumbai) and Apple Saket (Delhi). Continue reading “Apple Diwali Sale: Deals, offers on iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus and more”
Apple has decided to postpone the development of next year’s software updates for its iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other devices. This decision was made to address problems in the code and enhance the overall quality of its software, as reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Continue reading “Apple’s 2024 software updates delayed for quality control: Report”
Apple showcased the Resident Evil 4 remake at the iPhone 15 series launch event in September and said that the game will be available for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max later this year. Now, the company has confirmed that the game will be available on December 20th. Continue reading “Resident Evil 4 is coming to iPhone, iPad, macOS on Dec 20”
Apple is ramping up its R&D efforts, aiming to revolutionize battery technology. A recent ETnews report reveals Apple’s plan to introduce a next-gen battery to the market by 2025. The tech giant is directly involved in developing crucial battery components, including cathode and anode materials, with the goal of surpassing current solutions.
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