Apple Park’s Visitor Center welcomes the public with grand opening celebration [Gallery]
Marking the completion of a construction project over a decade in the making, Apple today welcomed the general public to their new campus with a grand opening celebration at the Apple Park Visitor Center.
We first learned about the grand opening last week when Apple posted a notice at the campus and sent out invitations to Cupertino residents. 9to5Mac stopped by the new campus today as the first guests were lining up to take a firsthand look.
KGI: 2018 iPhones will feature faster pre-5G baseband chips, mostly from Intel
A new report today from KGI shares projections that the 2018 iPhones will include significantly faster baseband chips from Intel and Qualcomm, although Intel will be the main supplier.
Apple delaying HomePod smart speaker launch until next year
Bad news for Apple customers hoping to purchase a HomePod before the end of the year. Apple has released a media statement saying it has pushed the HomePod’s release target into early 2018. HomePod was originally unveiled back at WWDC in June as a preview ahead of a promised December release.
Apple discounts BeatsX, Powerbeats3, and Beats Solo3 by up to 30%
Apple today has three of its Beats headphone models on sale between 20%-30% off the standard retail prices. The discounts apply to Apple’s BeatsX, Powerbeats3 Wireless, and Beats Solo3 Wireless in most colors.
Mac concept imagines a refreshed mini form factor w/ built-in Touch Bar & Face ID
With 3 years now gone by since the last Mac mini update, it’s one of Apple’s long running product lines ripe for a complete overhaul. That’s likely why industrial design student Louis Berger’s latest concept envisions a miniature desktop Mac but with a much more modern approach. He’s dubbed the idea “Taptop Computer Concept,” but at its core it’s essentially a new form factor for Mac mini with a built-in Touch Bar and more.
Spotify for iPhone X is now available with updated interface
It’s been two weeks since the iPhone X hit the market and many popular apps are still awaiting updates to take advantage of the taller 5.8-inch display. Spotify is the latest major app to update for the iPhone X.
Zagg unveils Slim Book keyboard for 10.5-inch iPad Pro w/ backlit keys & Apple Pencil holder
Ahead of the holiday shopping season, Zagg today has announced a new Slim Book keyboard case for the 10.5-inch iPad Pro. The new case also includes a dedicated holder for the Apple Pencil and is available now for $119.99…
Report: Apple working closely with Intel on 5G modems for future iPhones
Apple is reportedly working closely with Intel on a future iPhone with support for 5G wireless broadband. Fast Company reports that Apple engineers have been “engaged” with Intel in talks about early work on 5G, while work with Qualcomm has been “limited.”
Apple challenges the definition of a PC with new ‘What’s a computer’ iPad Pro ad [Video]
Apple’s VP of Diversity Denise Young-Smith leaving, Deloitte’s Christie Smith joining company
Denise Young-Smith is leaving Apple at the end of the year, TechCrunch has reported. Young-Smith currently serves as Apple’s first VP of Inclusion and Diversity, a position created for her after X took over general HR duties.