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 selects 15 Black- and Brown-owned Businesses for new Impact Accelerator

Apple has announced today that they have selected 15 companies owned by Black and Brown founders that will become part of its very first Impact Accelerator project. The announcement comes as part of the tech giant’s Racial Equity and Justice Initiative program that aims to “help to combat systemic barriers to opportunity, while also advancing … Read more →

Apple Arcade Soon to Offer Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls

The treasured gothic fantasy series returns with an original game exclusive to Apple Arcade with “Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls”. It was back in 2018 when famous Japanese company Konami announced a new game in the classic Castlevania series. Subtitled Grimoire of Souls, it featured a group of iconic characters and the mobile exclusive game was … Read more →

Apple and American Red Cross Offer 4-Month Apple Music Trial for Blood Donors August 1-31

Apple has teamed up with the American Red Cross to offer a 4-month Apple Music trial to people who will donate blood, platelets or plasma during the month of August, as a way to alleviate a severe blood shortage. The non-profit charity is currently experiencing a severe shortage of blood and in order to attract … Read more →

Apple Arcade Hits Milestone of Over 200 Games

With over 200 games to choose from (with new ones added almost every week) at only $4.99 a month, it really is a bargain! Apple Arcade, launched on September 19, 2019, is a video game subscription service offered by Apple, available through several platforms including the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple TV and Mac. A … Read more →

Apple launches new Buy Now, Pay Later program in Canada

This will be Apple’s very first installment program in Canada. Apple and PayBright join forces to offer consumers a new convenient way to buy Apple goods yet pay for them later. According to a Bloomberg report by Mark Gurman, Apple’s new partnership with Affirm Holdings’ PayBright would pave the way for an easier payment scheme … Read more →

Apple’s Services Revenue reaches New All-Time High

Apple announced their financial results for the fiscal 2021 third quarter that concluded June 26, 2021. The Cupertino-based company also experienced an all-time high on its services division. Based on the latest earnings reported last week (July 27), Apple announced that it had enjoyed a quarter of amazing growth, with their services division raking in … Read more →

Apple adds new GarageBand Sound Packs from Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, and Today’s Top Music Producers

Apple has added new Sound Packs featuring top music artists to its GarageBand app. Grammy Award-winning artists Lady Gaga and Dua Lipa are among the stars who are giving users free rein on their hit songs “Free Woman” and “Break My Heart” – to remix and experiment with sound using their iPads and iPhones. GarageBand, … 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 →

Steve Jobs’ Application up for Auction as both Physical Item and NFT

A job application paper handwritten and signed by Steve Jobs himself way back in 1973 is being put up for auction…once again. The last time it was sold on March this year, it went for more than $200,000. The autographed memorabilia is put up for auction once more, but this time with a twist – … Read more →