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iPhoneJul 7, 2022Jul 7, 2022

Apple will no longer equip non-Pro iPhones with latest chips, starting with iPhone 14 lineup

Earlier this year, multiple sources reported that the updated A16 Bionic chip will be exclusive to the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max this year. While Apple’s decision was initially attributed to the ongoing global chip shortage, TF…

iPhoneJul 7, 2022Jul 7, 2022

BOE will only supply 5M panels for iPhone 14 following production controversy

by Asma Hussain

Chinese display manufacturer BOE is reportedly back in Apple’s graces. In June, it was revealed that BOE re-gained Apple’s approval to resume production of iPhone 13 display panels, and today, it was confirmed that it has also begun manufacturing displays…

AirPods Apple Watch iPad iPhone MacJul 6, 2022Jul 6, 2022

Stable lead times for Apple products suggest impact of ongoing supply chain issues is manageable

by Asma Hussain

Stable lead times for the shipment of Apple’s iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, and AirPods suggest the impact of the ongoing global supply chain constraints is still manageable, according to JP Morgan analysts. Analyst investigates lead times for Apple’s iPhone, iPad,…

Jul 6, 2022Jul 6, 2022

iPhone 14 could have heftier price tag as Apple’s supply chain deals with increased chip prices

by Asma Hussain

Apple suppliers are warning of major price increases they have already had to implement, and more hikes are expected to come based on the market’s situation. Apple supplier TSMC had to double its prices, more hikes to come According to…

Jul 6, 2022Jul 6, 2022

EU passes two bills to regulate Big Tech companies such as Apple, Google and more

by Asma Hussain

The European Union has passed two bills that are aimed at regulating the anti-competitive growth of Big Tech firms such as Apple, Meta, and Google. These companies will have to make significant changes to their platforms and services if they…

FacebookJul 5, 2022Jul 5, 2022

Apple’s AR/VR headset to upstage Meta’s dominance in VR market

by Asma Hussain

Shipments for VR headsets saw a 241.6% year-over-year rise in the first quarter of 2022, according to new research. Shipments for the whole VR market are expected to reach 13.9M units this year. The research further suggests that while Meta…

MacJul 5, 2022Jul 5, 2022

iMac Pro with M3 rumored to be in development, new machine could arrive next year

by Asma Hussain

An Apple Silicon iMac Pro with the next-generation M3 chip is in development, according to a new report. The launch of the new machine is not expected anytime soon since the M3 chip has yet to be announced. Apple Silicon…

Apple MusicJul 5, 2022Jul 5, 2022

First-time Apple Music Student plan subscribers can get a free pair of Beats Flex earphones

by Asma Hussain

Adding on to its ongoing Back to School promotion, Apple is now offering free Beats Flex earphones to first-time subscribers of its Apple Music Student plan. Are you eligible for the latest Apple Music Students Plan promotion? Find out below!…

Apple WatchJul 5, 2022Jul 5, 2022

One Apple Watch Series 8 model will feature a 47mm display

by Asma Hussain

One Apple Watch Series 8 model will feature a larger display, according to new reports by Display Supply Chain Consultants analyst Ross Young and Haitong International Securities’s Jeff Pu. Here is the latest tidbit about Apple Watch Series 8 The…

iPhoneJul 4, 2022

Kuo says orders for iPhone 14 have not been cut, despite recent claims

by Asma Hussain

A recent report from Digitimes claimed that Apple has cut back on orders for the iPhone 14 by 10%. Reputable TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo took to Twitter recently to share his doubts regarding the report. Apple still expected strong…