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Apple sued over 9 mini-LED patents infringement in Taiwan

New Century Optoelectronics has sued Apple over infringement of 9 LED patents in the iPad Pro series. According to the filing in the Intellectual Property and Commercial Court of Taiwan, China, Apple infringed LED patents including LED flip-chip packaging, white…

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Apple Maps’ 3-D city details are now available in Philadelphia, U.S.

Rida Imran

In iOS 15, Apple Maps got major upgrades like interactive global maps, 3-D maps in select cities to show three-dimensional details, enhanced navigation, and more. However, its 3-D maps were launched in select cities with the promise that the feature…

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Apple counter-sues Ericsson over 5G licensing negotiations

Rida Imran

Apple has filed a lawsuit against Sony Ericsson AB accusing the company of using “strong-arm tactics” during negotiations over 5G network licensing. Since 2015, both companies are in an agreement to cover 2G, 3G, and 4G technology but that agreement…

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YouTube TV loses Disney-owned networks after contract expired [U: Disney content restored]

Asma Hussain

YouTube TV customers are no longer able to access any Disney-owned channels including popular networks like ESPN and ABC on the streaming service after Google failed to strike a new deal with the media giant and subsequently lost its contract….

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French TV channel offers rare glimpse into Apple Park, speaks to management

Asma Hussain

A French TV channel recently gave its views a rare glimpse of Apple Park and its inner workings. The French TV channel TF1 was given a tour of Apple’s iconic $5 billion campus which it calls “one of the most…

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How to easily turn on Communication Safety in Messages on iOS 15.2

Rida Imran

In iOS 15.2 update, Apple introduced the “communication safety in Messages” feature to protect young children from explicit content. As children’s online safety is becoming an area of growing concern, the new communication safety feature is a tool to protect…

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“Apple View” concept shows the design of Apple’s upcoming mixed reality headset

Imran Hussain

Apple’s upcoming mixed reality headset is getting regular mentions in various reports and leaks, and it seems that it is just a matter of waiting until it is revealed in 2022. Creator Ian Zelbo has come up with new a…

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iOS 16 could drop support for iPhone 6s and original iPhone SE

Asma Hussain

A new report by iPhoneSoft suggests that the next update to Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS 16, could eliminate support for the original iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, and iPhone 6s Plus. The original iPhone SE was released in March 2016,…

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iPhone 14 Pro to ship with 48MP camera, iPhone 15 with periscope lens

Imran Hussain

In his latest note to investors, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has reiterated that iPhone 14 Pro will feature a 48-megapixel camera, while the iPhone 15 will feature a periscope lens for improved optical zoom. Earlier last year, Kuo had said that…

MacDec 21, 2021

M2 chip will use 4nm process, Apple Silicon to be updated every 18 months

Imran Hussain

Apple’s upcoming M2 chips for Mac will use TSMC’s 4nm process, as per a new report. The report also says that Apple will be updating its chips for Mac every 18 months. This upgrade cycle will be different than the…