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Apple TVJul 7, 2022Jul 8, 2022

Apple TV+ drops trailer for first 3D animated feature film, Luck

Apple today dropped a trailer for its first 3D animated film, Luck, from Apple Original Films and Skydance Animation. The film is the first piece of content to come out of a multi-year deal Apple TV+ signed with Skydance Animation…

Apple TVJul 7, 2022Jul 8, 2022

Netflix continues to lose subscribers while competitors see growth

by Asma Hussain

In May, it was reported that lost 200,000 subscribers in the first quarter of 2022. According to a new report, the streaming giant lost 2% of its market share in Q2, 2022, while its competitors experienced growth. Netflix lost 2%…

Apple WatchJul 7, 2022Jul 7, 2022

New details revealed about Apple Watch Series 8 ‘Extreme Sports’ model

by Asma Hussain

Numerous sources over the last few months have reported that Apple plans to launch three new Apple Watch models in 2022: the standard Apple Watch Series 8, a budget-friendly Apple Watch SE, and a new Extreme Sports edition. A new…

iOS iPhoneJul 7, 2022Aug 18, 2023

iOS 16 features new Lockdown Mode to protect users from spyware

by Asma Hussain

Apple has announced a new feature for iOS 16 called Lockdown Mode to protect users who may be targets of sophisticated spyware. The feature is designed as an extreme method of protection for a specific demographic of users who may…

iPhoneJul 7, 2022Jul 7, 2022

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

by Asma Hussain

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…

MacJul 6, 2022Jul 7, 2022

Windows laptops suffer from weak demand due to Apple’s new MacBook Air

by Imran Hussain

Windows laptop makers are concerned that they may suffer from weak demand in the second half of 2022, due to Apple’s new MacBook Air and negative consumer sentiment, as per a report by DigiTimes. The focus of the report is…

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…