Apple warns it will ship fewer iPhones as China tightens COVID-19 policy
Apple forecasts fewer shipments of iPhone 14 models than initially indicated due to a significant reduction in production at shutdown plants in China, lowering its sales expectations for the key Christmas season.
Demand for premium iPhones built at Foxconn's Zhengzhou facility in China has helpe... Read more
Apple: not all security issues are addressed in older macOS versions
Apple released a document clarifying its security patch policy. Although most of the information isn't new, Apple clarified one aspect it hasn't before. Older versions of macOS and iOS receive security updates, but only devices running the most recent versions should expect to be completely protect... Read more
Apple releases beta of revamped iCloud web app
Apple squeezed yet another release into an already crammed October. The layout of iCloud's beta web app has been redesigned to be more configurable and visually attractive.
It's good enough to justify bookmarking the page, particularly if you regularly use a combination of Apple devices and othe... Read more
Major Cisco Webex update brings features for hybrid work
Cisco is giving Webex a major update. The networking giant wants to offer the most suitable platform for hybrid working. Among other things, its collaboration with Microsoft is being expanded.
According to Cisco, hybrid working remains a major challenge for companies -- especially when it comes ... Read more
Devs urge Apple to improve ‘nightmarish’ App Store review process
The approval process of Apple's App Store leaves many developers in the dark about how and why their apps and updates are reviewed and disapproved. Some consider quitting iOS development as a result.
Jake Nelson, a London-based developer, uploaded a regular update to Apple's App Store in Januar... Read more
Apple releases iPadOS 16, iOS 16.1 and macOS Ventura
Apple released a series of software updates for a range of devices, including macOS Ventura, iPadOS 16, iOS 16.1, tvOS 16.1 and watchOS 9.1.
The iOS, watchOS, tvOS and HomePod software updates are all bug fixes for the original x.0 versions released in September. In addition, each adds a minimum... Read more
Apple shows off new entry-level iPad
Apple unveiled a new iteration of its entry-level iPad, which it simply refers to as "the iPad". Apple is ditching the classic design in favour of softened edges and a home button. The new iPad resembles the iPad Air and Pro versions.
There are some concessions, though. The new iPad starts at $... Read more
‘Apple halts deal to acquire Chinese chips amid export restrictions’
Apple reportedly shelved plans to utilize memory chips from China's Yangtze Memory Technologies in light of recent US penalties on technology exports to Chinese firms.
Citing various sources, Nikkei Asia reported that Apple's move is evidence of Washington's campaign paralyzing the supply chain.... Read more
DataStax and Intel collaborate on Apache Cassandra and Apache Pulsar
DataStax and Intel have established a collaborative partnership to enhance technology performance.
DataStax's collaboration with Intel revolves around the most recent Intel Xeon Scalable processors, the open-source Cassandra database and Apache Pulsar streaming technologies. The companies want t... Read more
PC and laptop sales plunge while Apple is up
Sales of PCs and laptops continue to decline worldwide, according to researchers from IDC in a report on the third quarter of 2022. Contrary to the trend, Apple recorded sales growth in the latest quarter.
The global PC and laptop market has been struggling with declining sales for some time. I... Read more