It’s 2022, and still, we are living in times where internet piracy is still a thing. We have come from times when these games and internet collectibles were too expensive to own by common people. But with time, games are getting affordable and more enjoyable to play. Cracked games or pirated games do have a negative impact on the game industry as well as developers. The truth is that game piracy is a very complicated topic with multiple strings attached....
Over the weekend, Bloomberg said that its sources indicated that the Apple AirPods Pro were beating sales expectations. Now, Nikkei is also corroborating that line of thinking quoting supply chain sources in China who say that Apple has doubled AirPods Pro orders from 1 million to ‘at least’ 2 million units per month. The standard AirPods with wireless charging case have sold well throughout their lifetime and AirPods Pro are very much set to continue that trend....
As part of today’s Mountain Lion Preview roll out, Apple seeded its registered developers with new versions of the Xcode development environment and the Safari browser. Safari 5.2 for Lion, now available for download through the Dev Center, welcomes new features that cannot be found in the most recent Safari 5.1.3 version for end-users or the recently seeded Safari 5.1.4 for developers. Apple took a page from Google’s book by integrating the search bar into the address bar (finally, some would say) in Safari 5....
Apple is preparing a significant expansion of its iPhone sales capabilities in its official retail stores, according to sources. Late in August, many Apple Stores in the United States will kick off a pilot program for customers to be able to purchase a new iPhone via the latest carrier upgrade programs: AT&T Next, T-Mobile JUMP, and Verizon Edge. Currently, iPhones bought at Apple Stores must either be purchased on a two-year deal, or at full-price (unlocked) with no contract…...
Apple has launched its latest Apple Pay promotion, this time in partnership with Jimmy John’s. If you use the Jimmy John’s app to order ahead with Apple Pay, or make a purchase in-store, you can lock in a free drink through this weekend. Apple says that you simply have to use Apple Pay with your Jimmy John’s Freaky Fast Rewards account and spend $10 or more to qualify for the free drink:...
AirPlay, a proprietary protocol by Apple allowing for worry-free wireless streaming of audio, video, photos and related metadata between certified devices, is about to gain an enhanced support for the wireless Bluetooth standard via a new chip, Japanese blog Macotakara has learned. Apple apparently announced the new certification chip at a Shenzen, China conference organized for two thousand members of their MFI (Made For iPhone/iPad/iPod) program. The company is aiming to expand the market for wireless iOS accessories by a factor of seven by taking the IAP via Bluetooth (iPod Accessory Protocol) – first implemented in iOS 5 – to the Bluetooth 4....
After first teasing the series at WWDC 2020 last year, Apple is finally ready to launch its major new television franchise. Apple today shared the official trailer for the first season of Foundation, which will premiere on Apple TV+ starting September 24. The ten-episode first season will follow Hari Seldon (played by Jared Harris) as his theory of psychohistory — which predicts the downfall of the Empire — garners support. Naturally, the Galactic Empire attempts to suppress the beliefs, led by Brother Dusk (Lee Pace)....
While Apple has set a release date for Little America on Apple TV+ and also renewed the show for a second season, it has also signed a multi-year content creation deal with its showrunner and co-creator, Lee Eisenberg. Reported by Variety, Apple’s new deal with Eisenberg will see him create both new TV and digital media projects just for Apple TV+. Eisenberg has a rich resume including six Emmy nominations for his work on The Office and more....
PPDS, the supplier of Philips TVs, is now offering the Apple TV app on a range of Philips MediaSuite hospitality TVs. Hotel guests can now watch their favorite Apple TV+ shows and movies right from their hotel room TV. Since its launch, there are now over 180,000 Philips MediaSuite TVs in hotel rooms in Europe. The television has become a go-to for popular hotel chains across the globe. Its latest firmware update is available now where you can download the Apple TV app through the Google Play store....
Following a brief appearance on its website over the weekend, Apple announced major updates to its iLife apps for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, and Mac. Eddy Cue took the stage today at debut new versions of iLife for iOS and OS X. Along with new icons, Cue demoed iPhoto for iPad. Photo Books can now be composed directly from iPad, a feature previously limited to the Mac. iMovie for iOS now includes “desktop class effects” like picture-in-picture....
The Apple Watch Series 8 release date is right around the corner and this year we could see a new rugged “Pro” version with a larger screen join the lineup, and fresh health features. Apple Watch Series 8 will likely be available to pre-order soon. Head below for what to expect on a release date, new features, and more. Apple Watch launches over the years Outside of the original Apple Watch arriving in April 2015, Apple has unveiled every hardware update to its wearable in September....
All of today’s best deals are headlined by Apple Watch Series 6 models at the best prices of the year. That’s alongside this one-day Apple flash sale at Best Buy and iPhone 11 Pro at up to $250 off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. Apple Watch Series 6 deals takes up to $80 off Alongside all of the usual fitness tracking features, Apple Watch Series 6 brings plenty of new noteworthy functionality to your wrist headlined by the addition of a new blood/oxygen sensor....
We’re likely just a month away from the introduction of the Apple Watch Series 7, and rumors continue to suggest that Apple is planning a design overhaul this year. New CAD renders posted by 91Mobiles today offer a closer look at the boxier redesign coming with the Apple Watch Series 7. The CAD renders show a flat-edged design inspired by Apple’s latest iPad Pro, iMac, and iPhone 12. The button placement for the Side Button and Digital Crown has not changed, but the speakers located on the left-hand side have gotten significantly larger....
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ax1gMhKvMo] Sing! version 1.0.1: The developers of popular iOS music apps “AutoRap”,”Ocarina”, and “I Am T-Pain have just released its latest social sing-along experience with the new Sing! app. Smule described the app as a “global karaoke party.” The app allows you to select from a large collection of songs, record your karaoke version, and share the results with friends and other users in a format similar to Ocarina and the developer’s other apps....
Aquaman is now Warner Bros.’ highest-grossing film of all-time in China. In its earliest days, the DC Extended Universe achieved commercial success, despite many of its installments receiving mixed-to-negative reviews from fans and critics. It was unfortunate that the property’s most important entry, Justice League, was a failure across the board, as its negative buzz led to it becoming the lowest-grossing DCEU film to date. In the wake of that disappointing turn of events, WB opted to formulate a new game plan moving forward, while hoping the projects coming through the pipeline could help the brand rebound....
Following today’s Keynote address, Apple has updated its refurbished storefront with several price drops and new listings. The most notable savings can be found on previous-generation iPhone and iPad models. Apple Watch Series 3 is also seeing reduced pricing. As always, this is a great way to save further on Apple devices, as each listing comes with a full warranty, original accessories, and eligibility for Apple Care. Many of today’s price drops are reflected on legacy products, including iPhone 7 and 8 along with the 6th-generation iPad....
Apple is releasing new details on the increased use of recycled content across its products as the company moves toward its goal to become carbon-neutral by 2030. In addition, the company introduced certified recycled gold and more than doubled the use of recycled tungsten, rare earth elements, and cobalt. According to its 2022 Environmental Progress Report, nearly 20% of all material used in Apple products in 2021 was recycled, the highest-ever use of recycled content....
As it always does ahead of earnings season, Apple today updated its Investor Relations webpage to announce that it will hold its Q3 2017 earnings call on Tuesday, August 1st, 2017. The call will be held at 2PM PT/5PM ET with the earnings release dropping 30 minutes before that… Apple’s third quarter earnings release follow a strong performance in Q2, which saw the company bring in revenue of $52.9 billion on sales of 50....
Today’s special Apple event can already be replayed on Apple’s website and on the company’s official YouTube channel, as well as the videos of new products. Apple announced during its September 2020 event the 8th generation iPad, 4th generation iPad Air, Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE, Apple One subscription bundle, software updates, and more. This was Apple’s second totally online event following WWDC 2020 in June, as the press was unable to attend the event in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic....
Apple Arcade is leveling up in Apple Stores across the world with eye-catching new displays and a sharper focus on accessories to enhance the gaming experience. The new merchandising designs began appearing today at Apple’s latest stores in countries where Apple Arcade is available. Apple Stores have featured a kids and gaming Avenue for several years, long before Apple Arcade was announced. The display began as a place to highlight gaming accessories for iPad and Apple TV and evolved into a hub for learning and coding accessories and iOS-connected toys....
