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Apple could release a “mostly glass, curved iPhone” in 2027. What the heck does that even mean?
Apple is rumored to redesign the iPhone in time for its 20th anniversary, and it should have a curved appearance made mostly from glass.
Apple’s innovation engine is slowing
Apple's current designs are unexciting and iterative product updates don't help its innovation engine, which has slowed down in recent years.
Apple “product renaissance” could take place around two years from now
Apple reportedly has some pretty exciting gadgets in store for 2027, with the company's roadmap being described as a “product renaissance.”
Epic Games has re-submitted Fortnite to the United States-based App Store following court ruling
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably know by now that Apple ejected the popular Fortnite video game from the App Store in 2020 after game developer Epic Games introduced an in-app payment system to the game that tried to circumvent Apple’s App Store policies. This resulted in an epic legal battle between the two companies that has raged on for years.
iOS 18.5 lets iPhone 13 owners use carrier-provided satellite connectivity
Update your iPhone to iOS 18.3 to use carrier-provided satellite connectivity like T-Mobile's Starlink in areas without cellular service or Wi-Fi coverage.
iOS 18.5 extends “Buy with iPhone” to the Apple TV app on third-party devices
iOS 18.5 brings seamless purchases in Apple's TV app to compatible third-party streaming devices such as smart TVs with the “Buy with iPhone” feature.
My favorite bit from the new one-hour Jony Ive interview is an anecdote about team breakfasts, where Apple designers took turns cooking for each other
Jony Ive shared an interesting weekly team breakfast ritual from his tenure at Apple, where designers on the team took turns cooking for each other.
Apple Card slashing Daily Cash back from T-Mobile to 2% in July as card holders receive promotional Uber One offer
Apple this week announced two significant changes to the Apple Card experience, including a reduced Daily Cash back rate for Apple Pay-based purchases made at T-Mobile and a generous free trial of Uber One with enhanced Daily Cash back incentives.
Google Maps can save locations found on your screenshots in a dedicated list
Google Maps for iPhone has picked up a new feature that scans the screenshots in your iPhone's Photos app library to find locations and save them in a dedicated list.
Apple’s first smart glasses could arrive in the next two years
Apple's custom chip should enter mass production in time to power Apple's smart glasses to compete with Meta's upcoming AR spectacles in 2027.
Apple is developing new chips to power camera-equipped AirPods and watches
Work on future AirPods and Apple Watch models featuring built-in cameras seems to be picking up steam, with launches expected sometime in 2027.