Apple display supplier BOE may lose all iPhone 14 orders after trying to cheat
The problems faced by tertiary Apple display supplier BOE appear to have gone from bad to worse, according to a new report. The company is now in danger of losing all orders for the iPhone 14.
Too many of the company’s displays were failing to pass quality control checks, and BOE reportedly tried to solve this by quietly changing the specs – without telling Apple …
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Deals: AirTags drop to $22 each, Beats Fit Pro refurb down to $95, Belkin MagSafe gear, more
All of today’s best deals are now live and headlined by Apple AirTags dropping to $22 each to go alongside this refurbished Beats Fit Pro discount at $95. Then be sure to check out this collection of Belkin MagSafe iPhone 13 accessories from $25. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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iPhone made up over half of smartphone shipments in North America during Q1
A new report by Canalys shows that the iPhone accounted for half of the smartphone shipments in North America in Q1 of 2022, achieving a 51% market share powered by the strong performance of the iPhone 13.
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Court isn’t letting Apple off the hook for paying $300 million over patent infringement
Apple will not get a third trial after receiving a $300 million verdict for patent infringement from Optis. Apple told the court last year it’s entitled to a new damages trial or Optis’ damages should be wiped.
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AirTag alternative Pebblebee Card and Clip debut with Find My and rechargeable battery
Pebblebee is announcing today another AirTag competitor with Pebblebee Card and Clips. Both of these products bring Find My integration, which is something Apple introduced to third-party developers a year ago, plus some nice features for those who don’t think Apple’s own item tracker is the best option for their everyday usage.
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Illegal drug deals are proliferating over social media with coded emoji and digital cash apps
Police report seeing increasing evidence of drug deals via apps like Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok – and say that this is one of the factors behind soaring drug fatalities though fentanyl-tainted pills.
Emoji are used as code for different drugs, deals struck in private messages, and apps like Venmo and Cash App used for payment …
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Apple responds to open letter about improving usage and reputation of Final Cut Pro in filmmaking industry
In April, a large group of Final Cut editors signed their name to an open letter asking Apple to do more to promote the use of Final Cut in the TV and film industry, in addition to closing long-running feature requests.
Today, Apple publicly responded. The letter reads: “the creative community has always been so important to us at Apple,” and the company pledged to address “your important feature requests.” Apple also said that is adding new training products, expanding workshops, and setting up a consultation panel of experts.
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TSMC Singapore plant could alleviate chip shortage, say Apple chipmaker sources
A new TSMC Singapore plant is being discussed, as a way to help tackle the global chip shortage. The company is said to be in discussion with the government over the potential move.
A Singapore plant would help Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company achieve another key objective, says the report …
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GeForce Now rolls out Fortnite with touch controls to everyone on Android and iOS
Playing Fortnite on mobile phones is about to get a lot better, as Nvidia GeForce Now is rolling out support for the full hit game with touch controls on both Android and iOS.
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Apple TV+ comedy Trying returns July 22 for season three
Apple TV+’s first British series production, the comedy series Trying, returns for season three on July 22, the company announced today.
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