By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Apple’s iPhone once again dominates the 10 report of best-selling smartphones worldwide, but this time the 2023 figures show it taking all of the top 7 positions.iPhone 15 Pro MaxPreviously for 2022, Apple actually dominated more with eight models of the iPhone in the top chart. But for that year, Samsung’s Galaxy A13 came in at number four, so 2023 is the first time Apple has had an unbroken run at the top of the chart.According to Counterpoint Research, which has now released its latest annual chart, the combined market share of Apple and Samsung for 2023 was the highest ever. The market share of these two firms reached 20% for 2023, up from 19% in 2022. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) For nine months, Apple Maps cars and team members with LiDAR backpacks will be touring the UK to update its general mapping, its navigation directions, and the Look Around street view.London in Apple MapsApple Maps teams made a similar UK tour just under a year ago in March 2023, and was reported to be focusing on London, Birmingham, and Manchester. The new touring program appears to be more widespread, with Apple listing dates for visiting all the regions of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.The new program began on February 10, 2024, with Greater London. It then expanded to another six English counties on February 19, and is scheduled complete England by October 17. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Nathaniel Pangaro) The SwitchBot K10+ is a small, hard-working robot vacuum that promises to support Matter in a future update. But unless you have the SwitchBot Hub 2, it won’t be HomeKit compatible.SwitchBot Mini Robot Vacuum K10+ review: K10+ stationed at its base chargingSwitchBot, a company most famously known for creating the Smart Switch Button Pusher, offers a range of smart home devices compatible with Matter through the Hub 2. And soon, the K10+ will join them once the next version of Matter is released.This is exciting because robot vacuums are a great way to help keep your floors clean without the hassle of doing it yourself. With their included sensors, they can intelligently map out your house and then be instructed to clean specific areas and rooms. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) All signs point to multiple iPads launching in the first half of 2024, but a new leak has detailed exactly what customers can expect, at least in terms of dimensions.iPad Pro and iPad Air could have similar sized lineupsThere have been multiple claims stating that the next iPad Air could come in two sizes like the iPad Pro. The new 12.9-inch iPad Air would lack a mini-LED backlight but would otherwise benefit from the larger size.According to a new leak from an anonymous source speaking to 9to5Mac, the exact dimensions of the new iPad Pros and iPad Airs have been revealed. The iPad Pros are slightly slimmer, and the new larger iPad Air could be using the same chassis as the existing 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Two individuals hatched a scheme that involved submitting fake iPhones to Apple for repair in an attempt to get them replaced with real ones — and could be jailed for 20 years for doing so.Pair found guilty of defrauding Apple in repair schemeHaotian Sun and Pengfei Xue, residents of Germantown, Maryland, were found guilty by a federal jury on Tuesday for attempting to defraud Apple of millions of dollars worth of iPhones. They were convicted of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and mail fraud, which are serious offenses carrying a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, according to a press release from the D.C. U.S. Attorney’s office.Between May 2017 and September 2019, it was found that Sun, Xue, and other co-conspirators attempted to obtain genuine iPhones from Apple by submitting counterfeit devices through Apple’s repair program. The counterfeit devices were received from Hong Kong and mailed to UPS mailboxes in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) A few user-facing updates have appeared in iOS 17.4, including new CarPlay options and an altered Battery Health section.iOS 17.4 beta 4So far, iOS 17.4 has focused on getting iOS ready for EU regulation thanks to the Digital Markets Act. Other updates include new emoji and automatic podcast transcriptions.The fourth iOS 17.4 beta has a few small updates and changes to the battery health monitoring menu. Apple also removed references to homeOS. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Michael Stroup) Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro is a favorite because of the large display and elevated performance, but B&H Photo gives fans even more reason to love it, thanks to a sizable discount on a closeout 1TB model.Take $850 off a 16-inch MacBook Pro from B&H Photo.Shoppers in the market for a new laptop can pick up the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro chip for $1,849, an $850 price drop. However, B&H Photo only has a limited stock at the significantly discounted price, meaning you’ll want to buy quickly.Buy for $1,849 Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple has updated its expectations for the battery life of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, with the company saying it will deliver twice the previously-predicted charge cycles.An iPhone battery charging chartBattery capacity has always been a problem for iPhone users, with complaints raised by some claiming that their smartphone’s battery isn’t holding as much charge as they would expect over time. While Apple has previously outlined its expectations for how long a battery should last, it has now doubled its claim.Apple says its batteries for iPhones are designed to hold up to 80% of their original capacity following 500 complete charge cycles, namely from full to empty. Now, Apple told 9to5Mac that the number of cycles the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro are capable of retaining 80% of its charge for is 1,000 complete charging cycles. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) An executive departure has prompted Apple to swap leadership roles for the team responsible for audio features on Apple hardware.Apple ParkGary Geaves, the Vice President in charge of acoustics, has stepped down from his role. He held the position since October 2019, but has been involved in Apple’s audio department for over a decade.For the last two years, Geaves worked on an overhaul to the AirPods lineup, with the first updates expected to roll out this year. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Purchased films upgraded to 3D by Apple will sometimes only play in 2D on Apple Vision Pro if ownership was imported through Movies Anywhere — and there doesn’t appear to be a fix.Movies Anywhere logoMovies Anywhere aims to end the confusion of which service a user has bought which films from. It presents all the purchased films under one umbrella, and users can also buy from services via Movies Anywhere.Unfortunately, the idea has hit a hurdle with the Apple Vision Pro. Apple has been highlighting the immersive video in Apple Vision Pro, and key feature is how the company will upgrade purchased movies to 3D. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
