Apple updates App Store pricing with 700 new price points

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Apple has announced the biggest change to the App Store’s pricing since its first launch. Developers will now have access to 700 new price points and new pricing tools that, according to the company, “will make it easier to set prices per App Store country or region, manage foreign exchange rate changes, and more.” Recently, Apple’s App Store Awards announced the Best Apps and Games of 2022. Continue reading “Apple updates App Store pricing with 700 new price points”

Apple expands Self Repair Program to Europe

Apple launched the self-service repair program in the United States in April. And, as promised, the company has now expanded the program to Europe. Customers in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom can now purchase genuine Apple parts and tools through this program. Continue reading “Apple expands Self Repair Program to Europe”

Apple Music Sing to bring Karaoke experience

Apple has announced Apple Music Sing feature for Apple Music that will let users sing along to their favorite songs with adjustable vocals and real-time lyrics. This offers multiple lyric views for duets, sing backup, and more.

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Apple renames mixed-reality software ‘xrOS’ ahead of it’s upcoming AR/VR headset

Mark Gurman of Bloomberg in his most recent article reports that Apple will use the name “xrOS” for the operating system that will power its upcoming mixed reality AR/VR headset instead of “RealityOS” or “rOS,” which was the original plan for the platform. Earlier this year, Apple’s trademarks for “Reality” names for AR and VR headsets were reported. Continue reading “Apple renames mixed-reality software ‘xrOS’ ahead of it’s upcoming AR/VR headset”

Apple urges TSMC to produce 4nm chips in the U.S.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. will focus on offering 4-nanometer chips when its new $12 billion plant in Arizona opens in 2024. This is a change from what the company said publicly before, and it came about because US customers like Apple Inc. pushed the company to do so, Bloomberg reported today. Continue reading “Apple urges TSMC to produce 4nm chips in the U.S.”

Tata Group wants to acquire Apple supplier Wistron’s Karnataka facility: Report

According to ET, Tata is interested in Apple vendor Wistron’s Karnataka facility. If completed, the transaction will assist the salt-to-software conglomerate in expanding the engineering and manufacturing industrial base of group company Tata Electronics Pvt. Ltd. (TEPL). Continue reading “Tata Group wants to acquire Apple supplier Wistron’s Karnataka facility: Report”

Apple App Store Awards: Best apps and games of 2022

Apple today announced the winners of the 2022 App Store Awards, highlighting 16 applications and games that inspired consumers to engage with the world, extend their imaginations, and remain connected. Continue reading “Apple App Store Awards: Best apps and games of 2022”

Apple Oceanic+ app is now available on Watch Ultra

Apple has launched Oceanic+ application for the Apple Watch Ultra beginning today. Designed by Huish Outdoors in partnership with Apple, this application acts as a dive computer for recreational scuba diving to depths of up to 40 metres (130 feet). Continue reading “Apple Oceanic+ app is now available on Watch Ultra”

iPhone 14’s Emergency SOS via satellite arrives in US and Canada, expanding to more countries in December

Last week, Apple announced the investments and elaborated on the workings of its new Emergency SOS via satellite service. Today, the firm announced the availability of service to customers in the US and Canada to iPhone users. Continue reading “iPhone 14’s Emergency SOS via satellite arrives in US and Canada, expanding to more countries in December”

Foxconn to increase workforce at Tamil Nadu unit to meet iPhone demand: Report

Apple is working with its suppliers to slowly move production out of China and into other countries. This is done to reduce the amount of production that is done in China, which is prone to many interruptions due to the government’s policies. Continue reading “Foxconn to increase workforce at Tamil Nadu unit to meet iPhone demand: Report”

Apple announces $450 million investment for Emergency SOS via satellite on iPhone 14

Apple unveiled its iPhone 14 models in September, with one of the main highlights being Emergency SOS via satellite. The company confirmed at the time that the rollout would begin in November and that the service would be free for two years. Continue reading “Apple announces $450 million investment for Emergency SOS via satellite on iPhone 14”

Apple Arcade gets Football Manager 2023 Touch game

This week, the long-running and widely popular video game series Football Manager 2023 Touch will make its debut on the gaming subscription service Apple Arcade. Earlier, Apple Arcade got stitch, an embroidery puzzle game, and more. Continue reading “Apple Arcade gets Football Manager 2023 Touch game”

iOS 16.2 developer beta 2 brings Airtel and Jio 5G support for India

As promised, Apple has rolled out iOS 16.2 beta 2 update for the developers that brings 5G support for both Airtel and Jio users in India. iOS 16.2 beta 2 for the public is expected tonight. There is a warning that 5G On option always uses 5G network when it’s available and might reduce battery life. Continue reading “iOS 16.2 developer beta 2 brings Airtel and Jio 5G support for India”

Apple could drop ‘Hey’ from ‘Hey Siri’ trigger

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Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said that Apple is working on a project to simplify the “Hey Siri” trigger word so that it will just be “Siri.” Earlier reports said that Apple was preparing to launch new Macs early next year. Continue reading “Apple could drop ‘Hey’ from ‘Hey Siri’ trigger”

Apple warns iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max shipment delays

Apple introduced the iPhone 14 Pro series in September. Today, the company has announced that the shipments of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will be lower than anticipated since its Foxconn assembly facility in Zhengzhou, China is currently operating at significantly reduced capacity due to COVID-19 restrictions. Continue reading “Apple warns iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max shipment delays”