Apple is reportedly readying its first store in Saudi Arabia, though a grand opening could be as distant as two years out.
Source:: Apple Insider
Monthly Archives: December 2017
South Korea probes Apple’s decision to slow down iPhones with weak batteries
The Korea Communications Commission has reportedly asked for an explanation in the wake of Apple’s admission that it slows down older iPhones to prolong battery life.
Source:: Apple Insider
Teardown of Apple’s iMac Pro shows RAM upgrades possible – with extreme difficulty
One of the first teardowns of Apple’s iMac Pro shows that it is in fact possible to upgrade the RAM on the computer, though all but the most experienced people will probably want to pay a specialist.
Source:: Apple Insider
B&H’s Year-End Sale delivers MacBook Pros from $1,199 (up to $1000 off); Airs for $899; Beats for $49; plus no tax in 48 states
B&H is rounding up the year’s best DealZone offers in its Mega DealZone event, which ends today. Shoppers can also save up to $1,000 on Macs during the reseller’s Year-End Sale with free expedited shipping and no sales tax on orders shipped outside NY and NJ.
Source:: Apple Insider
Computer History Museum will host Apple Lisa source code following review
Preservationists have extracted the source code and some launch software for Apple’s Mac predecessor, the Apple Lisa, and are intending to make it available from the Computer History Museum after Apple examines and releases it for publication.
Source:: Apple Insider
Citing security, Apple’s board mandates CEO Tim Cook use private jet for all business & personal travel
Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook earned a whopping $102 million in pay and awards in 2017, along with the perk of flying private wherever he travels. But the latter decision wasn’t his — it was mandated by the company’s board of directors, who are concerned about his safety.
Source:: Apple Insider
Apple tops device activations during holidays, iPhone X handily beating iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus
Apple once again leads the industry in smartphone and tablet activations during the week before Christmas, with very strong sales of the iPhone X leading the iPhones released in 2017, with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 availability both overseas and as used devices adding to the lead.
Source:: Apple Insider
South Korean prosecutors seeking extended 12-year sentence for Samsung heir apparent Jay Y. Lee
Prosecutors have appealed a lesser five-year sentence, and are requesting that the South Korean court system extend the prison term for Samsung executive Jay Y. Lee already found guilty of bribery.
Source:: Apple Insider
Powercast promises wireless charging of consumer electronics at an 80-foot range
A second at-range wireless charging company has announced its Federal Communications Commission approval, and will be demonstrating its far-field technology, capable of charging multiple devices up to 80 feet away at the Consumer Electronics Show in January.
Source:: Apple Insider
First look: Benchmarks put Apple’s entry-level $4999 iMac Pro to the test
Though it has an exclusive space gray finish and gorgeous all-in-one chassis, the new iMac Pro is all about performance. AppleInsider has put it to the test, to show just how much bang for your buck you’ll get out of this 5 grand investment.
Source:: Apple Insider