Prolific Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo departs KGI Securities, likely to focus on companies other than Apple
One of the biggest sources of supply chain-based pre-release Apple hardware information has departed his position of nearly six and a half years. Ming-Chi Kuo, top Apple analyst at KGI Securities, left the company last Friday, April 27th, according to a report by the China Times via Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
KGI is Taiwan’s second-largest securities firm, and is set to mark its 30th year in business later this September. Kuo, who is easily the firm’s most recognizable analyst by name, previously worked at Taiwanese news company Digitimes. Now he appears to be largely moving on from reporting about Apple. more…
Twitter rolling out new timeline feature that groups news links together
As part of its continuing efforts to expand into a broader news market, Twitter is rolling out a new timeline change that groups tweets about the same story together. This feature aims to put all tweets about a story under the same banner, making it easies for users to see different takes… The change was […]
T-Mobile and Sprint announce $26B merger, plan powerful nationwide 5G network
T-Mobile and Sprint officially confirmed today that they will be joining forces to become a single carrier, according to a press release from the new combined company. If the deal passes regulatory approval, this means that there will be three major carriers in the United States, compared to the current four.
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Caption contest: What are Tim Cook and Donald Trump discussing in this Oval Office picture?
Last week, Tim Cook visited Washington D.C. to attend the French State Dinner and to have a private meeting with President Trump himself. Following the meeting, The White House released the above image, showing President Trump and Tim Cook seemingly having a grand time in the Oval Office.
What do you think the two are discussing in this picture?
Apple Podcasts platform hits 50 billion downloads, over 500k shows now available
Apple has made several improvements to its Podcasts app and service over the last year, and while features may still lack in comparison to popular third-party apps like Overcast, it’s hard to deny the sheer size of Apple’s podcast platform. Now, Fast Company reports that Apple Podcasts has passed a notable milestone in downloads and streams…
Five features that make Overcast better than Apple Podcasts
I’ve been listening to podcasts on Apple devices long before it became mainstream. In fact, I used iPodderX to listen to podcasts on my iPod before iTunes had support. I’ve used just about every podcast app ever made for iOS.
I can say without a doubt that Overcast is the best podcast app that I’ve ever used. From version 1.0, it’s been a mainstay on my home screen. It’s a free download, and there is an optional yearly subscription to disable ads and unlock some additional features. It’s well worth the money.
Here are five reasons why you should replace the default Apple Podcasts app with Overcast.
How to AirPlay to HomePod without an active internet connection
The HomePod is Apple’s latest new product line and with it comes a learning curve, albeit a small one. One little tidbit that not many people know about is the ability to AirPlay audio to your HomePod, whether or not your HomePod is connected to Wi-Fi.
Apple stores at Lehigh Valley, Orland Square malls relocating to larger spaces this year
Two more of Apple’s smaller mall locations are set to relocate to significantly larger spaces this year, according to a document filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Both stores are due for renovations, having retained largely original appearances since opening in 2007.
The best replacements for Apple’s defunct AirPort accessories
On Thursday, Apple made the disappointing announcement that it is discontinuing its AirPort line of network accessories. The company told 9to5Mac that it will continue to sell remaining inventory, but has no plans for future hardware.
With the AirPort devices on the way out, what are the best alternatives?
DRAM manufacturers hit w/ class action suit over alleged price fixing, could lead to payout for Apple customers
Samsung and other DRAM manufacturers have been hit with a new class action lawsuit alleging a price fixing scheme was used to increase margins. According to law firm Hagens Berman, Samsung, Micron, and Hynix are being accused of conspiring to artificially limit the supply of DRAM chips to increase prices…