Shara Tibken

Your next iPhone or Mac? Apple’s WWDC offers the best tease

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. At WWDC 2019 2019 on Monday, Apple may be talking to developers. But it’s really all about you. Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is an annual gathering at which Apple hosts designers and engineers making apps for iPhones, iPads, the …

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Apple Pay’s now your ticket to ride New York’s subways

Goodbye swipes. Starting Friday, you’ll be able to access the New York subway and bus system by scanning your iPhone or Apple Watch.  The New York Metro Transportation Authority that day is turning on contactless payments in some subway stations and buses in the city as part of its new OMNY system. You’ll be able to pay for single rides using your …

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Apple launches App Store explainer page as it faces fire over its policies

Apple’s defending its App Store — by publishing an explainer site that breaks down its approval process and guidelines.  “We created the App Store with two goals in mind: that it be a safe and trusted place for customers to discover and download apps, and a great business opportunity for all developers,” Apple said on its new site. “We take …

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5G chipmaker aims for China phone wins and an edge on Qualcomm

Qualcomm’s about to see more competition in the 5G chip market.  Taiwan-based MediaTek said late Tuesday it’s built its first processor that integrates the brains of a device on the same chip as 5G, 4G and other wireless connectivity, which should improve the battery life of devices. The company’s biggest customers will get samples in the third quarter of this …

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Chip designer Arm ditches Huawei because of Trump ban

Chip designer Arm has become the latest company to cut ties with Huawei to comply with a Trump administration ban.  But Arm will keep supporting older products, and previously signed licenses likely make it possible for Huawei to build its own Arm-based chips for years to come. The Chinese company likely won’t see a huge impact unless the ban lasts …

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Apple sends out WWDC 2019 keynote invites to Mac and iOS developers

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple on Wednesday sent WWDC invitations to members of the media for its annual keynote address at its Worldwide Developers Conference. The WWDC 2019 presentation will take place at 10 a.m. PT on Monday, June 3 at the McEnery Convention Center in San …

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Qualcomm

Qualcomm is a monopoly and has to change the way it does business, a US district court judge ruled late on May 21. The ruling, by Judge Lucy Koh, said Qualcomm wrongfully suppressed competitors in the wireless chip market, using its dominant position to force unnecessary licensing fees. The ruling requires Qualcomm to change its business practices and renegotiate the license agreements …

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Qualcomm is a monopoly and must renegotiate deals, judge rules

Qualcomm illegally hurt competitors in the wireless chip market and used its dominant position to force unnecessary licensing fees on handset makers like Apple, US District Court Judge Lucy Koh said in a long-awaited ruling issued late Tuesday. Qualcomm must change how it does business and renegotiate license deals with its customers, according to the ruling, which came four months …

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Apple redesigns keyboard in new MacBook Pro update and promises quick repairs on sticky keys

Good news, MacBook users. Apple will replace all butterfly switch keyboards for free — even on its new MacBook Pro models unveiled Tuesday.  The company on Tuesday said it has extended its MacBook keyboard replacement program, which repairs the keyboard that first appeared in the 2015 MacBook. Users have complained about sticky keys, as well as letters typing in duplicate …

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OnePlus 7 Pro bets on pop

I pick up the new OnePlus 7 Pro and immediately notice something different about the device. The front of the 6.7-inch phone is all screen. No notches. No camera lenses. Nothing. Just a seemingly endless stretch of glass. But how do I take a selfie? I fire up the camera app and press the selfie button. All of a sudden …

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