Apple rakes in 75% of Global Smartphone Profits in Q2 2021

All over the world, Apple has become the biggest profit and revenue generator in the smartphone industry. In Q2 2021, even though they only contributed a reasonably moderate 13% on global smartphone shipments, the tech giant still managed to capture 75% of the overall smartphone profits and raked in 40% of the revenue. According to … Read more →

Apple Watch more Popular than Rolex, iPhone Top Choice among Teens

Apple has been named the most popular watch brand amongst upper-income teenagers in the United States. The Cupertino company has overtaken Rolex to become the most popular watch brand, according to a Piper Sandler fall 2021 survey Taking Stock with Teens. The report was based on responses taken August 17 through September 16 from 10,000 … Read more →

Apple posts ‘Celebrating Steve’ Tribute video on YouTube

Apple commemorated the tenth death anniversary of Steve Jobs on Tuesday, October 5, by transforming its website homepage with a letter signed by Steve Jobs’ family and a short video entitled ‘Celebrating Steve’. The statement from the Jobs family says: For a decade now, mourning and healing have gone together. Our gratitude has become as … Read more →

iPhone 13 and Everything else that Apple announced at its September Event

Let’s check out all the things announced at the Apple Event held on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Apple Fitness+ Apple Fitness+ will have new workouts available, guided Meditation and expanded availability in 15 more countries come September 27. Apple Fitness+ is the first fitness service built primarily with the Apple Watch in mind, and it … Read more →

People Sell or Trade in More iPhones than Android Smartphones, Study Finds

The study involves data on the number of iPhone owners either selling or trading their devices compared to owners of Android units. The official iPhone 13 announcement is just hours away, and a new report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) on Monday revealed some interesting information on “what is happening to old smartphones”. The … Read more →

Apple warns High-Power Motorcycle Engine Vibrations can Damage iPhone Cameras

Apple on Friday released a new support document warning iPhone users that exposing the device to strong vibrations, such as those coming from a high-power motorcycle engine, can severely impact internal image stabilization and autofocus systems, resulting to a reduced image quality. Apple says that its optical image stabilization (OIS) and closed-loop AF systems in … Read more →

Study Reveals Apple is the Most Intimate Brand during COVID

Consumers of Apple products have conveyed a continually increasing strong emotional attachment to the brand during the COVID-19 pandemic as they have become even more reliant on the company’s products and services, based on a new study. Market research firm MBLM revealed this week that Apple has ranked as the #1 most intimate brand during … Read more →

Apple Watch Series 7 Available in Limited Quantities on September Launch

Even if the Apple Watch Series 7 has been apparently facing production issues, the tech giant still plans to announce the latest edition of the smartwatch alongside the iPhone 13 on their upcoming September event. The problem is that the device will only be available in limited quantities upon launch, according to a Power On … Read more →

Apple announces First States getting Apple Wallet IDs and Driver’s Licenses

Check out which US states are among those where you can add your ID to your Apple device. A total of eight states shall be the first to allow residents to add their driver’s license or state identification card directly to their Apple Watch or iPhone. Via a press release on Wednesday, Apple announced the … Read more →

Apple Card wins First J.D. Power Award for Customer Satisfaction

A J.D. Power study has revealed that in the mid-sized credit card segment, Apple Card customers have ranked Goldman Sachs and Apple Card as number 1 in customer satisfaction. One of Apple’s creations, the Apple Card, is the only card issued by Goldman Sachs. It was ranked highest within the Midsize Credit Card segment in … Read more →

Apple Watch ECG now Available to 30 more Countries as part of Update

Apple has released the watchOS 7.6 update to users worldwide on Monday, July 19, bringing along with it the expanded availability of Apple Watch features related to the heart such as irregular rhythm notifications and ECG functionality. In an update to Apple’s watchOS Feature Availability page, the watchOS 7.6 delivers ECG functionality to 30 additional … Read more →

Apple becomes First Public US Company to Hit $2.5 Trillion Market Cap

After rallying for two consecutive days, Apple has managed to hit a new record high stock price and a market capitalization of $2.5 trillion in pre-opening trading on Thursday. The American multinational tech company’s shares were up over 2% in trading on Wednesday, which saw a market valuation exceeding the $2.5 trillion threshold for the … Read more →

Apple highlights Selfies in Night Mode in New ‘In the Dark’ iPhone 12 Pro Ad

Apple today released a new advertisement on its YouTube channel entitled “In the Dark”, highlighting the Night Mode feature that is available on units such as the iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max. The humorous video focuses mainly on night mode selfies, showing a man taking pictures of himself in various … Read more →

Pokémon GO Celebrates 5 Years with Special Anniversary Event

Pokémon GO has just turned five this week, and folks at Niantic have launched a special event to celebrate its fifth anniversary. It has already been five solid years since Pokémon GO was launched on the iPhone, which entailed people venturing out in the world with the main goal of catching Pokémon (pocket monsters) using … Read more →