A decade ago, Tim Cook got onstage at Apple’s headquarters, ready to lead his first event as the company’s new CEO. He was about to announce the iPhone 4S, which superficially seemed identical to the iPhone 4. Apple even signaled its lower enthusiasm by skipping the usual pomp of a massive hall filled with thousands …
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iPad Mini 6: Every release date, price and feature rumor about Apple’s new tablet
Apple’s next event is set for today at 10 a.m. PT. Although we expect to see the iPhone 13 and Apple Watch 7, will the iPad Mini 6 also make an appearance? The iPad Mini last got an update in 2019, and Apple could make the smaller tablet its target for a big upgrade this fall with new features and …
Read More »ProRes slated for iPhones later in the year
Apple is bringing its pro video feature ProRes to the iPhone 13 later in the year, the company said Tuesday at Apple’s September event. The feature essentially optimizes videos. It’s handy for those who color grade or use editing software like Final Cut Pro X or Adobe Premiere Pro. ProRes will let you record up to 4K at 30 frames …
Read More »Apple Store down ahead of iPhone 13 event
The Apple Store went offline Tuesday, ahead of the Apple’s “California Streaming” event. The virtual event begins at 10 a.m. PT Tuesday (1 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. GMT, 3 a.m. Wednesday AEST) and is likely to reveal the iPhone 13 and Apple Watch 7. “Be right back,” a message states. “We’re making updates to the Apple Store. Check back soon.” …
Read More »iPhone 13 will support 5G in 60 countries, work on over 200 carriers this year
The new iPhone 13 line sports bigger batteries, updated camera features and improved displays with smaller notches. They also will be better equipped to handle the latest 5G networks. Now playing: Watch this: Apple reveals iPhone 13 0:55 During its “California Streaming” event, Apple announced that its newest phones will feature custom-designed antennas that support even more 5G bands. All …
Read More »Apple unveils redesigned iPad Mini with 8.3
Apple on Tuesday unveiled the newest generation of its iPad Mini, the company’s most significant update in years to its smallest-sized tablet. The new device has a redesigned body, with an 8.3-inch display, rounded edges and volume buttons moved from the side of the device to the top. The power button has a Touch ID fingerprint sensor, and on the …
Read More »Apple’s 2021 iPads: All the upgrades to expect for the iPad Air, Mini and more this fall
Apple’s iPad season usually comes in two waves: a few models in the spring, and the rest in the fall. Apple’s big event today could be when the company finally unveils the iPad updates that back-to-school shoppers have been waiting for. Or those iPads might emerge along with new Macs at a second Apple event later in the fall. Either way, now …
Read More »Apple’s A15 Bionic chip powers iPhone 13 with 15 billion transistors, new graphics and AI
Apple on Tuesday revealed its iPhone 13’s processor, the A15 Bionic, a chip with 15 billion transistors and new graphics and AI abilities. Transistors are the core circuitry elements that process and store data on chips, and the count this year is significantly higher than the 11.8 billion on the A14 chip that powers iPhone 12 models introduced in 2020. …
Read More »Apple’s new, redesigned iPad Mini will have a 5G option starting at $649
Apple is expanding its 5G adoption. After first bringing the new cellular connection to the iPhone 12 line last year and the updated M1 iPad Pro in April, the company announced on Tuesday that its redesigned iPad Mini will also have a version that connects to the latest 5G networks from wireless carriers. As with the iPad Pro 5G update, …
Read More »South Korea reportedly fines Google $177M for abusing Android dominance
South Korea’s competition regulator is fining Google 207.4 billion won, or roughly $177 million, for allegedly abusing its dominance in the smartphone market by squeezing out rivals to its Android operating system, according to a report from Bloomberg. Android is the world’s most widely used mobile OS, powering almost nine out of every 10 smartphones shipped globally. On Tuesday, the …
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