We examined some iPhone 13 cases from a trusted vendor in search of evidence backing up claims that the upcoming Apple smartphone might see some noteworthy design changes.
What this iPhone 13 case can tell us about Apple’s next smartphone
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iPhone 13 may support satellite calls (provided Apple doesn’t disable this in software)
According to a revered Apple analyst, the next iPhone tentatively named “iPhone 13” will include a new chip allowing it to support satellite communications. It's unclear, however, if the next iPhone will let you make satellite calls via services like StarLink. For all it's worth, Apple could be simply future-proofing iPhone 13 until software support for satellite calling is in place.
Apple acquires Primephonic, a classical music streaming service
Apple is known to acquire companies from time to time, and sometimes some of those acquisitions are big enough to warrant a press release from Apple itself. Today marks one of those days. The company has sent out a press release officially announcing that it has acquired a new music streaming service, which will only bolster the catalog of Apple Music itself.
Apple TV+ shares official trailer for music documentary ‘The Velvet Underground’
The Velvet Underground is considered one of the most revered rock 'n' roll bands to ever do it. And now it's getting the feature documentary treatment, which is coming soon to Apple's original video streaming service, Apple TV+. This one has been a longtime coming, with news first breaking on the documentary back in October of last year.
South Korea delays voting on bill that stops Apple and Google from forcing developers to use each store’s in-app purchase system
Last week, we reported that the South Korean government was looking to vote on the Telecommunications Business Act, a bill that includes an amendment that aims to force Apple and Google to make some sweeping changes to their digital storefronts. In South Korea the bill is known in short-hand as the "anti-Google bill," but obviously a lot of the focus is more on Apple's App Store. Generally speaking, though, the South Korean government believes this bill should help reign in any company with a monopolistic, or dominant, market position.
Upcoming Apple TV+ movie “Ghosted” to star Scarlett Johansson and Chris Evans
“Ghosted” is allegedly the official title of an upcoming Apple TV+ romantic action-adventure that will reportedly reunite Marvel stars Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson.
Apple TV+ unveils “The Problem with Jon Stewart” trailer and companion podcast
“The Problem with Jon Stewart,” the upcoming Apple TV+ talk show focused on current affairs, will have a companion podcast when it premieres on Apple's video platform next month.
Tim Cook may remain CEO until Apple’s augmented reality gadgets launch
Tim Cook may not sign his resignation letter until Apple launches one major new-category product, likely the company's heavily rumored head-worn gear and augmented reality glasses.
Even if Apple’s forced to change App Store rules, will you keep using it the same way you do now?
Some people believe it's a negative that Apple controls so much of the iPhone experience. Some of those people would point to the Mac and say, "See? They don't have to have such a heavy-handed approach" and maybe they're onto something. But a lot of folks out there don't see it the same way, calling Apple's "guiding hand" just one less thing they need to think about on a day-to-day basis.
Apple urges employees to get the COVID-19 vaccination in its biggest campaign yet
While Apple is more than willing to enact mask mandates for its physical retail stores, both for employees and customers, it's not quite ready to make the same effort with vaccinations against COVID-19. However, the company continues to urge employees to get vaccinated. And apparently the company is launching its biggest campaign to push that message.
Apple Watch Series 7 clones show up in China, show off the rumored flat edges
There are some changes in hardware design expected for the iPhone 13 lineup this year, with rumors leaning towards a slightly smaller notch. However, it certainly sounds like the Apple Watch Series 7 is going to see the majority of changes this time around. If the rumors pan out, the newest smartwatch will make several improvements to the design.
Apple TV+ shares the first trailer for upcoming Broadway musical “Come From Away”
Apple TV+ has shared the first trailer for the Broadway musical “Come From Away,” which starts streaming on the company's video platform on Friday, September 10.