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Jul 1, 2021

Apple partner TSMC asked for U.S Commerce chief’s help to procure COVID-19 vaccinations for Taiwan

One of the world’s largest chip foundries, Taiwanese Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has requested the U.S government to help in getting COVID-19 vaccinations for Taiwan. The island has recorded a spike in domestic cases since May, therefore, the manufacturer is…

Jul 1, 2021Jul 24, 2021

Australian regulator cautions parents to keep AirTags away from children for safety

Rida Imran

In April 2021, Apple launched its Bluetooth tracker ‘AirTag’. With only 1.2-inch in size, the AirTag is the smallest tracker available in the market which is designed to help users locate their commonly used or easily miss placed items like…

iPhoneJul 1, 2021Jul 1, 2021

Apple expands AiP substrates supply chain for new 5G mmWave iPhone 13 series

Rida Imran

DigiTimes reports that Apple has enlisted a new supplier ‘AT&S’ for BT-based AiP (antenna in package) substrates for the upcoming 5G mmWave iPhone 13. With the latest addition, the company’s substrates supply chain constitutes 5 manufacturers. Apple offers 5G network…

AirPodsJul 1, 2021Jul 1, 2021

Next-generation AirPods Pro will launch in 2022 – Report

Rida Imran

Renowned tech analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo reports that AirPods Pro 2 will launch in 2022. In his new investor’s note, he also estimated that the Bluetooth EarPods demand has shrunk in 2021 which is likely to boost next year with the…

iPhoneJul 1, 2021Jul 1, 2021

Within 7 months of launch, iPhone 12 series’ global sales crossed 100 million mark

Rida Imran

Counterpoint Research’s latest study on mobile handset ‘Market Pulse Service’ reveals that iPhone 12 global sales crossed 100 million units in April 2021. With this success, Apple has achieved its second super-cycle after the first super-cycle with iPhone 6. In…

Jul 1, 2021Jul 1, 2021

Apple will announce Q3 2021 Earnings report on July 27

Rida Imran

Apple will publish the earnings report for the third quarter of 2021 on July 27, followed by a conference on the same day. The Q3 will cover sales projections from March till June period. On July 27, the statement will be…

MacJun 30, 2021

Pixelmator Pro 2.1 gains new intelligent cropping, Quick Fill, improved Type tool and more

Imran Hussain

Pixelmator Pro 2.1 Coral for Mac has received a major update which includes new features such as machine learning-powered intelligent cropping, Quick Fill tool to drag and drop colors onto layers, Paint tool improvements, and improved Type tool. New features…

Jun 30, 2021Jun 30, 2021

Beautiful ‘Apple Tower Theatre’ opens in Downtown, Los Angeles

Rida Imran

Apple’s first store in Downtown, Los Angeles ‘Apple Tower Theatre’ is open for business. Situated in a 1927 restored historic theater, the new retail store preserves the architectural grandeur, cultural heritage, and serenity of the old era with high ceilings,…

Jun 30, 2021

Apple finally introduces the ‘in-store pick up’ service at Apple Stores in Mainland China

Rida Imran

Apple has introduced the ‘in-store pickup’ service at Apple Stores in Mainland China. Starting from Wednesday, customers in the country will be able to order products online and pick them up physically from Apple retail outlets. Although the service is…

Jun 30, 2021

Apple will follow the hybrid work model despite employees push back

Rida Imran

In June, Apple CEO Tim Cook sent an internal ‘return to office‘ letter which detailed the company’s new hybrid work model of coming physically to the office three times a week and working remotely for two days a week, starting…