By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) A new supply chain report claims that Apple has pushed back adding an OLED screen to the MacBook Air, previously rumored to arrive in 2027.Apple’s current MacBook AirIt’s been expected that Apple would bring an OLED screen to the MacBook Air for some time, and at times 2027 has been predicted. However, The Elec says that this has now changed and there won’t be an OLED MacBook Air before 2028 at the earliest.Citing unspecified sources within the components industry, the report says that suppliers believe the OLED MacBook Air has been postponed — for two reasons. One that is to be expected is the cost of OLED screens, and how that necessarily adds to the price of devices. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) The Bluetti AC500 and B300S are an evolution of its powerhouse portable power station with a 5,000W inverter and 3,072Wh battery, ready to keep your lights on when the grid can’t.Bluetti AC500 & B300S portable power stationIf you’ve been paying close attention, you might notice the AC500 and B300S look very similar to the AC300 and B300 I reviewed in 2023. Well, like Apple and iPhones, companies like Bluetti never rest and constantly iterate to ensure the product line never goes stale.The Bluetti AC500 and B300S are an excellent step up with more power, expansion opportunities, and high-powered outlets. While you’re losing out on the number of standard AC outlets, you get more options for high-power connections and an additional 100W USB-C port. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) Siri could soon be able to view and process on-screen content thanks to new developer APIs based on technologies leaked by AppleInsider prior to WWDC.Share content found on screen within apps with Apple Intelligence thanks to upcoming APIsOn Monday, Apple released new documentation to help developers prepare for the arrival of upcoming Siri and Apple Intelligence features. The company’s latest developer API reveals that Siri will gain significant contextual awareness and that the virtual assistant will, at some point, be able to use information from the content currently on screen.Siri will undoubtedly become much more useful due to Apple’s changes. The company provided a list of examples, which offer some insight as to exactly what the new-and-improved, AI-infused Siri will be able to do in the future. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Apple has finally updated Sidecar to allow you to extend your Mac screen onto an iPad when it’s in portrait, not just landscape. For now, though, it’s fiddly, but here’s how to do it.We’ve only waited five years for Sidecar to recognise an iPad in portraitFive years after Apple introduced Sidecar with macOS Catalina, it has given it a much-wanted update. Previously Sidecar would only extend a Mac’s display onto an iPad in landscape, regardless of what way around the device was being held or mounted.There was a fairly contorted workaround that would make it happen with the use of a third-party app. But now with macOS Sequoia 15.1 and iPadOS 18.1, you can just turn on Sidecar and then physically rotate your iPad. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple CEO Tim Cook has congratulated Donald Trump after winning the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as he re-lays the groundwork for a close working relationship with the returning president.Tim Cook and Donald Trump in a meeting at the White House in 2018Following Tuesday’s elections, vote counts have resulted in a win for Donald Trump over Kamala Harris at the ballot box. As President-elect for the second time, Trump is now receiving words of congratulation from world leaders as well as CEOs.In his own message on Tuesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook took to X and congratulated Trump on his victory. “We look forward to engaging with you and your administration to help make sure the United States continues to lead with and be fueled by ingenuity, innovation, and creativity,” wrote Cook. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple Silicon speed has steadily improved since the debut in 2020. Here’s how much faster Apple has made its chips in just four years.M4 is Apple’s latest chips – Image credit: AppleChip generations tend to improve with age. As designs get better and production processes squeeze more onto a smaller space, the performance of chips get better over time.This is also true of Apple Silicon, Apple’s self-designed chips used in its Mac lineup, as well as the iPad Pro and iPad Air. The replacement of Intel’s chips has proven itself repeatedly to have been a great move for Apple, with the improvements impressing customers and resulting in more buyers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) Apple elected not to make a combination strap for Apple Vision Pro that used the solo knit back with an over the head support. Belkin made one instead, and we’ve got it installed.The new Belkin head strap for Apple Vision ProWell-known accessory maker Belkin is out with its latest accessory for Apple’s spatial computer. Dubbed the Head Strap for Apple Vision Pro, it fills a hole that Apple itself made.When Vision Pro was announced, eagle-eyed viewers noticed a marketing image that showed the headset with this dual-strap setup. It was never released and eventually scrubbed by Apple. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) The European Union is investigating Corning over concerns that the company might misuse its dominant position in the global market for alkali-aluminosilicate glass, commonly used in smartphone screens.Ceramic Shield on an iPhone 16 | Image credit: AppleIf you own a smartphone, chances are, the glass used to make the screen came from Corning. In 2016, the New York-based company held an impressive 73% share of the smartphone screen market, largely thanks to Gorilla Glass. Currently, Corning provides 40% of the glass for the entire display market, which includes smartphones, tablets, laptop screens, wearables, and more.Apple’s own Ceramic Shield, which has been used on iPhone models since the iPhone 12, was developed by Corning, too. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Consumer demand for premium iPhones with extra storage is fueling a surge in the average price per device, with it topping $1,000 for the first time.iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 PlusApple’s latest iPhones have hit a new high in popularity and price, with the average U.S. retail price (US-WARP) reaching a record $1,018 in the September 2024 quarter. According to the latest data from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), the rise is primarily driven by strong consumer demand for Pro and Pro Max models equipped with expanded storage.As consumers continue to prioritize premium features, average iPhone prices have seen a steady increase. In the recent quarter, 47% of all iPhones sold were Pro or Pro Max models, a significant jump from 38% in the same period last year. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) The $200 cash discount drops the 13-inch MacBook Air M2 16GB model down to an all-time low price of $799 leading up to Black Friday.Snap up Apple’s MacBook Air M2 with 16GB RAM for $799 – Image credit: AppleAmazon’s $799 M2 MacBook Air deal offers excellent value for the price. Equipped with 16GB unified memory, this system is $200 off MSRP while supplies last.Buy for $799 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
