Apple is predicted to release its own branded wireless charging mat in the first half of 2020, according to noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, though the product may not be the AirPower stand-in users are hoping for.

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The Unicode Consortium on Wednesday announced 117 new emoji that will be added to platforms like Apple’s iOS and macOS later this year.

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Apple is continuing to add more employees to its roster for the Apple TV+ project, with the latest hire Ruslan Meshenberg, an engineer who worked on Netflix’s streaming platform.

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If you’ve got a couple devices you’re looking to make smarter, the Vocolinc smart power strip features three HomeKit-enabled smart outlets, three convenient USB outlets, and boasts an attractive price point to boot.

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Focusing less on Tuesday’s blockbuster earnings, and more on the potential for the 5G “iPhone 12,” Piper Sandler has also increased its Apple stock price target.

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The HomePod is now available to purchase in India for the first time, with the regional launch of Apple’s smart speaker also offering the audio device at the equivalent of $280 after sales tax, and potentially even lower at some retailers.

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While Ming-Chi Kuo still has a positive view on Apple and the iPhone supply chain, he views the Corona virus as a significant threat to the company, and has detailed specifically what he feels will be of the most impact.

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Apple’s biggest holiday quarter revenue ever is also a record-setter in a number of respects, with growth across nearly every one of Apple’s market segments. AppleInsider drills down into the numbers, and puts them in perspective, to show just how well the iPhone maker did in the last quarter.

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The most bearish analyst covering Apple has left Rosenblatt securities, and as a result the firm is no longer covering the company.

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Recapping Apple’s $91.8 billion quarter, Cowen is seeing continued strength and earnings power from the company going forward, and has increased its target price for Apple stock yet again.

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