Apple’s $390M deal with Finisar is advance orders, not investment; helps lock out competitors
Finisar has clarified that the $390M contribution from Apple’s Advanced Manufacturing Fund announced yesterday is not an investment in the company, but rather an agreed payment for anticipated future orders. The company makes vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs), which are a key part of the Face ID system used in the iPhone X, as well as enabling Animoji.
As with the $200M Corning deal earlier in the year, the $390M commitment isn’t an altruistic gesture on Apple’s part …
Here are all of the airports and malls that support indoor maps in iOS 11
iOS 11 introduced a new indoor mapping feature that offers walking directions through a variety of different airports and malls. Apple has been slowly rolling out support for additional buildings, but changes and additions have been hard to track…
Redbox launches new On Demand service w/ iOS & Apple TV applications
Redbox today officially launched its streaming video on-demand service. Originally known for its rental kiosks, Redbox has suffered from stagnant growth as streaming video has become many people’s go-to for consuming content. The new Redbox On Demand service is accessible via iOS and Apple TV…
Jeff Williams says Apple is prepared to invest more than $1B in US manufacturers
Earlier today, Apple announced that it is investing $390 million in U.S. manufacturer Finisar as part of its billion dollar Advanced Manufacturing Fund. Speaking to CNBC, however, Apple COO Jeff Williams says we shouldn’t read too much into that $1 billion fund…
Gift Guide: Great gear and accessories to make traveling a breeze
Whether you’re thinking of your own wish list or looking for gifts for others, picking up some gear to make traveling easier and more fun are sure to be appreciated. Follow along for options from $10 that are useful for traveling near or far.
Spotify again attacks Apple for its gatekeeper-like policies
Spotify and other digital companies are again accusing Apple of unfair tactics. As reported by the Financial Times, Spotify, Deezer, and other digital platforms are urging EU regulators to put new policies in place in order to help smaller companies compete with the likes of Apple and Amazon…
Apple releases first iOS 11.2.5, watchOS 4.2.2, and tvOS 11.2.5 betas
Apple has released new beta versions of iOS, watchOS, and tvOS for developers to test. iOS 11.2.5, watchOS 4.2.2, and tvOS 11.2.5 are all available now. We’ll update to the latest versions and note any changes below.
How to combine multiple screenshots into a single image on iPhone
iOS 11 brought some nice improvements to screenshots, but one feature we didn’t get was the ability to take scrolling screenshots or an integrated way to stitch them together. Let’s take a look at an easy way to do so.
Marco Rubio slams Tim Cook for Apple’s ‘desperate’ relationship with China
Apple and Tim Cook are again under fire for their relationship with the Chinese government. Following criticism from Senators Ted Cruz and Patrick Leahy, Senator Marco Rubio of Florida today slammed Tim Cook for his appearance at the state-run World Internet Conference…
9to5Mac Holiday Deal Hub: Exclusive deals on great Apple accessories
Welcome to 9to5Mac’s Holiday Deal Hub, a curated list of exclusive deals that we’ve put together for our readers this holiday shopping season.
Below you’ll find the best available deals on some great Apple accessories and gift ideas that we’ve handpicked. Head below for all the deals!