Rida Imran | iThinkDifferent - Apple News and Guides

MacJul 20, 2022Jul 20, 2022

Teardown of M2 MacBook Air reveals single SSD chip and accelerometer

True to its branding, the new M2 MacBook Air is thin, even thinner than the M1 MacBook Air. The new flat and wedge-less design language has not only reduced its thickness but has allowed Apple to equip it with more…

iPhoneJul 20, 2022Jul 20, 2022

Apple’s smartphone market share grew by 3% in Q2, 2022, in spite of waning demand

Rida Imran

Canalys’ new report on the worldwide smartphone market reveals that Apple’s market share saw 3% Year-on-Year growth in Q2, 2022. The Cupertino tech giant has continued to perform well in a smartphone market that experienced a 9% Y-o-Y decline in…

iPhoneJul 20, 2022Jul 20, 2022

Brazilian Prosecutor General sides with Apple in “iPhone” trademark dispute with local OEM

Rida Imran

Prosecutor General of Brazil, Augusto Aras has sided with Apple in its “iPhone” trademark dispute with the local electronic manufacturer, IGB Eletrônica (aka Gradiente). In 2012, Gradiente launched a new smartphone called “Gradiente iphone” and consequently, the Cupertino tech giant…

Apple Watch iPad iPhoneJul 19, 2022Jul 20, 2022

Apple accused of blocking third-party mobile wallets from using ‘Tap to Pay’ payment on iOS

Rida Imran

On behalf of Affinity Credit Union and other participants, Hagens Berman and Sperling & Slater law firms have filed a class action lawsuit against Apple for violating the Sherman Act and Clayton Act by denying access to the new “Tap…

MacJul 19, 2022Jul 20, 2022

Apple working on new Mac Pro with M2 Ultra and M2 Extreme chips – Mark Gurman

Rida Imran

In a new report, Mark Gurman from Bloomberg claims that Apple is developing a new Mac Pro with next-generation M2 Ultra and M2 Extreme chips. Apple commenced the two-year transition period of Macs from Intel processors to Apple Silicon in…

Jul 19, 2022Jul 20, 2022

Apple plans to slow hiring and spending for some teams in 2023

Rida Imran

Concerned about the looming recession, Apple has planned slow hiring and spending for some teams in 2023 to deal with the potential economic downturn. People familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that it will not be a company-wide policy. Previously,…

iPhoneJul 19, 2022Jul 19, 2022

eSIM-only iPhone 14 seems likely with increased adoption of technology – Report

Rida Imran

In a few months’ time, Apple is expected to unveil the new iPhone 14 series. In addition to several other updates, it is also speculated that the company might ditch the physical SIM slot and adopt eSIM for the upcoming…

iOS iPhoneJul 19, 2022Jul 19, 2022

Apple promotes iPhone 13’s crack and splash resistance in 2 new ads

Rida Imran

Apple touts various features of its devices in a series of creative ads posted on its official YouTube account. To promote the toughness of its 6.1-inch iPhone 13 model, the tech giant has released two new short but expressive ads:…

GamesJul 19, 2022Jul 19, 2022

Apple Arcade lists 15 games in the new “Leaving Arcade Soon” section

Rida Imran

Apple Arcade has listed fifteen games that will be removed from the service in the new “Leaving Arcade Soon” section. Available across Apple devices, the gaming service has a clean user interface. It categorizes new, coming soon, multi-player, original and…

SnapchatJul 19, 2022Jul 19, 2022

New “Snapchat for web” is available for users to call or message via their computers

Rida Imran

Snap Inc. has launched the new ‘Snapchat for web’ for users in select regions to stay connected to their family, friend, and Snap community via their computers and the app’s camera. Previously, users could only chat via their smartphones. New…