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Apple Reports Record Q3 2024 Financial Results: An Analysis

By Robert DeLuca in Earnings on
Apple has just dropped its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, and the numbers are looking great. With new records and impressive growth, it's clear Apple is on a roll. Key Financial Highlights * Revenue: Apple pulled in $85.8 billion this quarter, a 5% bump from last year. * Earnings Per Share (EPS): EPS hit $1.40, which is up 11% from the same time last year. * Operating Cash Flow: They raked in nearly $29 billion in operating cash flow. * Shareholder Returns: Apple gave ba…

Apple Updates App Review Guidelines: PC Emulators Now Permitted to Offer Game Downloads

By Robert DeLuca in App Store on
Apple has revised its App Review Guidelines, introducing updates to support new policies and upcoming features. These changes clarify existing rules and introduce new guidelines for app developers. TL;DR Apple's latest App Review Guidelines update allows PC emulator apps to offer game downloads and expands notarization requirements to ensure app security and integrity. Key Updates Here's a look at the two updates: 1. PC Emulator Apps and Game Downloads: Apple has clarified that PC em…

Apple Seeks Dismissal of DOJ Antitrust Lawsuit

By Robert DeLuca in Legal on
Today, on August 1, Apple asked a U.S. judge to dismiss the Department of Justice's (DOJ) antitrust lawsuit. Filed in May, this lawsuit accuses Apple of monopolizing the smartphone market through restrictive practices that affect developers. Apple argues that the DOJ’s case doesn’t meet the legal criteria required to prove a violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act and could harm innovation and consumer choice. Background of the Lawsuit The DOJ, along with 19 states and Washington, D.C., cla…

New iPhone 16 Pro Colors: Latest Leaks from Sonny Dickson

By Robert DeLuca in iPhone 16 on
Hot on the heels of yesterday's blog post about the iPhone 16 colors, we have more exciting news. Sonny Dickson has just released new images showing what appear to be the color options for the iPhone 16 Pro models. pic.twitter.com/uV7atb2wl4 — Sonny Dickson (@SonnyDickson) August 1, 2024 New Color Variants The latest leaks reveal three alleged iPhone 16 Pro color variants: * Black Titanium: A darker shade compared to the current iPhone 15 Pro's Black Titanium. * White Titanium: A sleek,…

Ohio Embraces Digital IDs

By Robert DeLuca in iPhone on
Ohio has joined the ranks of states offering digital IDs through Apple Wallet. As of July 31, 2024, iPhone and Apple Watch users in Ohio can now store their driver's licenses and state IDs digitally, providing a convenient alternative to carrying physical cards. This development highlights a growing trend across the United States, where digital identification is becoming increasingly accepted. The Rollout of Digital IDs Ohio is now the fifth state to support digital IDs in the Apple Wallet, f…

What We Know About the iPhone 16: Latest Leaks and Insights

By Robert DeLuca in iPhone rumors on
Apple enthusiasts, it's that exciting time of the year again when the rumor mill starts churning out juicy details about the next iPhone iteration. We're about six weeks away from the typical new iPhone announcement! This time, the spotlight is on the iPhone 16. Thanks to a recent leak by the well-known tipster Sonny Dickson, we have some intriguing insights to share. Here’s a closer look at what we know so far. Colors and Design Sonny Dickson recently tweeted a picture showcasing five diffe…

Rumor: Apple’s New Modem Coming to iPhone SE First

By Robert DeLuca in iPhone rumors on
Whispers about Apple developing its own modem have surfaced, promising to shake up the smartphone industry once again. According to a leaker named "Fixed Focus Digital" on Weibo, Apple’s proprietary modem technology will debut in the next iPhone SE. This points to Apple taking a significant step toward reducing its reliance on third-party suppliers, with the modem being developed on TSMC's advanced N5P node. Details from the Leak The leak from Fixed Focus Digital hints at several intriguing a…

Rumor: Apple iPhone 16 Pro – Bigger and Bronze

By Robert DeLuca in iPhone rumors on
A new leak from Chinese source "Fixed Focused Digital" on Weibo reveals possible details about the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro/Max. This rumor hints at design changes and aesthetic upgrades for Apple's flagship device. This post only mentions the iPhone 16 Pro Max, but we can assume this applies to both pro models. The Leak Bigger and Bolder Design The iPhone 16 Pro Max is rumored to be "a little bigger, wider, and larger" than previous models. This suggests a potential increase in screen size a…

Apple Launches Emergency SOS via Satellite in Japan

By Robert DeLuca in iPhone on
Apple has officially rolled out its Emergency SOS via satellite service in Japan, enabling iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 users to connect with emergency services even in areas without cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. Service Details Starting today, this innovative feature is available on all iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models. Users can now share their location via the Find My app when outside cellular and Wi-Fi range. This service is provided free for two years upon activation of a new iPhone 14 or iPhone…

Apple AI Models Trained on Google’s Custom Chips

By Robert DeLuca in Apple Intelligence on
In an interesting development in the AI landscape, Apple has published that the artificial intelligence models underpinning Apple Intelligence were pre-trained on processors designed by Google. This move highlights the increasing trend among Big Tech companies to explore alternatives to Nvidia for training state-of-the-art AI systems. Foundation Language Models for Apple Intelligence Apple's recently published paper, Apple Intelligence Foundation Language Models, provides comprehensive insigh…

Software Update Roundup: iOS 17.6, macOS 14.6, and More

By Robert DeLuca on
Apple has released several updates across its range of products, focusing primarily on bug fixes and security improvements. Let’s take a look at everything released today (that isn't a beta). iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 Apple has officially released iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, marking the sixth point updates for both operating systems. These updates come just two months after the previous versions, iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5. Users can easily download these updates over the air by navigating to Set…

Apple Releases iOS 18.1 Beta with New AI Features

By Robert DeLuca in Apple Intelligence on
Apple has just released the first betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 to developers, introducing an early version of the much-anticipated Apple Intelligence features. These new betas will be tested alongside the current iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia 15 betas. Apple Intelligence: General Features Developers can opt into the new betas with Apple Intelligence or remain on the standard iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia 15 beta track. An iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Ma…

Apple Q3 Earnings Preview: What to Expect

By Robert DeLuca in Earnings on
Apple's Q3 earnings report will be released on August 1, 2024, at 2 p.m. Pacific Time. This quarter's results are particularly intriguing given Apple's recent product launches and the broader market dynamics. Recent Product Launches In the last quarter, Apple introduced several new products, including the iPad Pro models featuring the M4 chip, new iPad Air models with the M2 chip, and the Apple Pencil Pro. Additionally, the company began accepting orders for the Vision Pro in multiple countri…

Apple Intelligence: Delayed to iOS 18.1

By Robert DeLuca in Software on
Apple Inc.'s upcoming artificial intelligence features, known as Apple Intelligence, will arrive later than anticipated. These features will miss the initial launch of the upcoming iPhone and iPad software overhauls, giving the company more time to fix bugs and ensure a smooth rollout. Delayed Rollout for Apple Intelligence Apple plans to begin rolling out Apple Intelligence to customers as part of software updates by October. This means the AI features will arrive a few weeks after the initi…

iCloud Private Relay Faces Outage: What You Need to Know

By Robert DeLuca in Services on
Apple's iCloud Private Relay, a feature designed to enhance user privacy while browsing, is experiencing significant issues. Since July 25, 2024, at approximately 2:34 PM Eastern Time, users have reported slow performance and, in some cases, complete unavailability of the service. According to Apple's System Status page, "some users are affected," and the service may be slow or unavailable. What is iCloud Private Relay? iCloud Private Relay is a privacy feature available to iCloud+ subscriber…