By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Now you can play all your favorite DOS games right from your iPhone or iPad, thanks to an update to popular emulator RetroArch.Enjoy your favorite legacy games on the go with RetroArchRetroArch was rolled out for Apple Devices in mid-May, and at launch, it allowed users to emulate over 38 different retro platforms. Now, it’s added support for even more, including DOS.According to the App Store page for RetroArch, support has been added for the following cores: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) As saber-rattling about a Chinese invasion of Taiwan grows, two Apple suppliers have confirmed that they can scuttle chip production lines from outside the country, should the need arise.TSMC’s headquarters in Hsinchu, TaiwanTensions between Taiwan and China have continued to grow, with no signs of stopping anytime soon. With China insisting Taiwan is its territory and its government unwilling to rule out military action, there are fears that China could try to take control of the country by force.In March, a U.S. admiral testified that China would be able to invade Taiwan by 2027, due to its military growth. With the U.S. Congress approving a $8 billion aid package in April to improve Taiwan’s defenses, the Biden administration has also sought out assurances from the private sector. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) On Tuesday, Sonos announced the Sonos Ace headphones — its first product in the category. We got an early look, and here are our first impressions.Sonos Ace headphones and boxThere’s something exciting about when a major player enters a new and adjacent market space. Yes, Sonos is historically an audio company but for the past two decades, they’ve never made a set of headphones.We only got to spend a few minutes with the headphones so far at a media-only preview event, but they left quite an impression on us. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Manufacturers including iPhone maker Foxconn have been asked by Vietnamese officials to voluntarily cut their power usage by 30%.Vietnam at nightVietnam’s government made a similar request of Foxconn and others in June 2023, at a point when drought in the country was reducing hydroelectric power generation. It was also a point when firms such as Foxconn were expanding their facilities as part of Apple suppliers’ move away from China. That expansion has continued, and so has the strain on Vietnam’s infrastructure.According to Reuters, the demand for power led to power outages in 2023, and now to this official request for a usage reduction. Unspecified sources reportedly said that multiple manufacturers have been asked to reduce power use, though only Foxconn has been named. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Rumors of major camera changes to the iPhone 16 Pro lineup continue, with a leaker insisting there will be an ultra-wide sensor update and one for the telephoto’s zoom.Rear cameras of the iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro MaxApple regularly makes updates to the camera system on the iPhone, with the Tetraprism lens on the iPhone 15 Pro Max getting a lot of attention. Rumors claim more are on the way, and a Tuesday leaker post seems to agree.The post from leaker “Baby Sauce” on Weibo refers to the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The first of the two claims is that there will be an upgrade of the ultra-wide angle camera to 48-megapixels. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Wuerthele) Local utilities are ready to go on the site of Apple’s future North Carolina campus, but the company appears to not be particularly motivated to get the project done any time soon.The campus will be near Raleigh, North CarolinaThe campus was rumored as early as 2018, but announced in April 2021. Since then, there has been a trickle of Apple investment into the project, instead of the expected major and quick leaps.And, there still does not appear to be a great deal of urgency on Apple’s part to get it done. A new report cites local utility giants standing by, but ultimately waiting on Apple to move. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Apple has filed a lawsuit with Europe’s General Court over the EU’s decision to fine it for Apple Music’s alleged unfair competition practices against Spotify.Spotify’s App Store icon (left), Apple Music (right)In March 2024, the European Union fined Apple $1.8 billion for what it called a violation of antitrust rules. Specifically, it said that Apple was preventing users from being told of “alternative, cheaper music services available outside of the Apple eco system.”However, the accusation ignored how Spotify holds more than twice the market share of Apple Music despite this alleged preventing users knowing about it. Now according to Bloomberg, Apple has taken its case to the EU General Court in Luxembourg. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Charles Martin) Being able to look up your past purchases on Apple’s App Store can help you recover an app you accidentally deleted, or spot a problem with a subscription.Viewing your purchase history on an iPhoneThe list of all purchases across all your devices appears, along with what you paid for them — including any free apps. If you go back a long way with the App Store, you may have to scroll down quite a lot to see the entire list.This will also include any music purchased from Apple Music/iTunes, and you may see repeated entries of the same apps that signify updates to those apps. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Enjoy a wealth of programs with this streaming deal that knocks half off your first year of Paramount Plus with Showtime.Stream Paramount Plus & Showtime at 50% offNow through July 14, save 50% on your first year of Paramount Plus with Showtme. This streaming deal is a fan-favorite, with numerous programs to choose from for hours of entertainment. From The Chi on Showtime to Star Trek Discovery on Paramount Plus, the bundle includes popular shows to keep you engaged all summer long. The offer is valid for new and ex-subscribers.Save 50% on your 1st year Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple’s fastest computers are the new iPad Pro, and M2 Ultra Mac Studio. Here’s how, where, and when the iPad Pro can best Apple’s speed-demon desktop.Apple’s chips are becoming more proficient for gaming. Whenever Apple or any other tech company rolls out a new product, there is usually a rush to try and compare them. Pitting Apple Silicon chips against other tablets in a series of standardized tests can demonstrate the performance of a chip, and how it compares to others, for example.While everyone can easily understand that the higher the score in a test, the better the chip performs, that’s not the whole story. You also have to take into account that a benchmark may not just perform one test. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
