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Apple iOS 14 privacy changes hitting us hard: Mark Zuckerberg
In an earnings call after posting robust Q3 results, Zuckerberg said late on Monday that the company did experience revenue headwinds this quarter. "Apple's changes are not only negatively affecting our business, but millions of small businesses, and what is already a difficult time for them and the economy," he told the analysts. Facebook has been fiercely critical of the iOS 14 changes since these were introduced some months ago.
Shipping time for new MacBook Pro slips to late Nov
According to 9To5Mac, the delays are primarily affecting custom configurations of the new MacBook Pro models. The 16-inch MacBook Pro is even more affected by delays. Apple says that the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models will be available in Apple stores and from Apple authorized resellers starting on Tuesday. However, only default configuration options will be available from stores.
MacBook Air 2022 may be the first to feature 'M2' chip
It is not expected to be as powerful as the 'M1 Pro' and 'M1 Max' as it will be aimed at lower-power devices, reports MacRumors. The new laptops are expected to pick up from where the current generation M1 chips ended, and as such could bring even more improvements specifically in terms of performance and battery life. M2aCE chip will have the same number of computing cores (eight) but nine or 10 graphics cores instead of seven or eight.
Apple loses legal battle against Huawei 'MatePod' trademark
According to a report in the South China Morning Post, the iPhone maker opposed the Shenzhen-based Huawei's use of the "MatePod" brand in the earphone category "on the grounds that it was similar to Apple's own trademarks for the terms Pod, iPod, EarPods and AirPods". The Chinese authority, however, did not find Apple's argument compelling.
Apple updates App Store guidelines to empower developers
The company said that the three key changes to the App Store review guidelines support new features in upcoming OS releases, better protect customers and help apps go through the review process as smoothly as possible. Among the changes, developers are allowed to communicate with their customers about other payment methods available outside their app.
Make full-screen Apple Watch Series 7 your perfect lifestyle partner
There are simple reasons for its supremacy. Apple Watch has not only redefined health for those who always wanted to lead a fitter life 24/7, it has also become a lifestyle symbol for several Indians. Frankly, wearing an Apple Watch automatically instills that fitness feeling, as if you are wearing your gym, yoga or lifestyle coach on your wrist. With that feeling comes an instant urge to walk, jog, cycle or do mindful meditation, bringing in immense health benefits to the wearer.
Apple to launch iPhone SE 3 in Q1 2022 with LCD display
The new phone will have the new chipset -- the 5nm A15 Bionic, adding support for 5G networks. Price-wise, the phone is expected to cost the same as the iPhone SE (2020) in China and around the world -- CNY3299, or $399, reports GSMArena. Despite expectations for a small form factor, the new device will most likely be based on the iPhone XR design.
Apple logs 150% growth for iPhones, 107% for iPads in Q3 in India
iPads also logged a huge jump in growth, at 109 per cent (on-quarter), and nearly 0.24 million units were shipped in the same period in the country, as per insights from market research firm CyberMedia Research (CMR). On the year-on-year (YoY) front, iPhones registered a 28 per cent growth while iPads grew by 47 per cent, indicating a growth in demand for large-screen devices.
Apple supplier Foxconn unveils three new EV prototypes
Yulon Motors is the owner of the Luxgen brand. It also manufactures Mitsubishi and Nissan cars for its home market. The three prototypes are a luxury sedan (called the Model E), SUV (Model C), and transit bus (Model T). The prototypes are projected to become actual models from 2022 for Model T. The Model C is projected to be available by 2023, reports GizmoChina.
Apple Watch Series 7 requires 5W USB-C PD adapter for fast charging
The fast charging capability requires a new USB-C charging cable that Apple includes in the box with the watch. "Fast charging requires an Apple USB-C Magnetic Fast Charging Cable. This cable has aluminum around the magnetic charger and a USB-C connector," notes Apple. Consumers can also avail a 12-month no-cost EMI on HDFC Bank loans.
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