Foxconn has told investors that it has the capacity to produce iPhones for the American market without using its Chinese facilities, potentially skirting possible US/China trade tariffs.
Source:: Apple Insider
Monthly Archives: June 2019
Apple Pay goes live in the Netherlands
Dutch bank ING has introduced support for Apple Pay in the Netherlands. It’s the first bank in the region to do so and follows its own rollout of Apple Pay
Source:: Apple Insider
Goldman Sachs exec says winning customer loyalty with Apple Card more important than profitability
The head of Apple Card partner Goldman Sachs’ consumer banking business in an interview on Monday addressed concerns that the new credit card offering is not structured for maximum profitability, and implied customer engagement is more important than sheer financial gain.
Source:: Apple Insider
Apple Wallet to support contactless tickets at select college stadiums this fall
Ticketing service Paciolan on Monday announced upcoming support for contactless tickets in Apple Wallet, which will allow fans to enter college stadiums using their iPhone and Apple Watch later this fall.
Source:: Apple Insider
Apple’s latest ‘Shot on iPhone’ promo sells iPhone XS as pro photo tool
Working again to cast iPhones as a tool for serious photographers, Apple on Monday released its latest “Shot on iPhone” promo, featuring portrait specialist Christopher Anderson.
Source:: Apple Insider
Apple is using a custom connector for the SSD in the new Mac Pro
The new Mac Pro is a highly modular computer, making it ripe for upgrades and on-site servicing. But, the connector used for the built-in storage suggests replacements may have to be bought from Apple directly.
Source:: Apple Insider
Editorial: Siri is greatly improved in iPadOS and iOS 13, but we still need more
Apple’s Siri is always said to lag behind its competitors, but Apple has made giant strides with it. Even still, though, there are a few really key things we still long to see added.
Source:: Apple Insider
Deals: $100 off 128GB iPads; $100-$210 off 2019 MacBook Pros; Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones $174
Fresh weekly Apple deals are here, with savings of up to 42% off popular hardware and accessories. Pick up a 128GB iPad for just $328 at Amazon while supplies last, or save $210 on an 8-core 2019 15-inch MacBook Pro. Solo3 Wireless Headphones are also 42% off today only.
Source:: Apple Insider
Apple releases iOS 12.3.2 with iPhone 8 Plus Portrait mode fixes
Apple has shipped iOS 12.3.2, an update that fixes issues that prevent Portrait Mode from functioning properly, affecting some units of the iPhone 8 Plus.
Source:: Apple Insider
Beats Solo3 Wireless gets new ‘Club Collection’ colors on June 12
Continuing its theme of Beats headphones as a fashion accessory, Apple on Monday revealed four new Solo3 Wireless colors, dubbed the “Club Collection.”
Source:: Apple Insider