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.
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.
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+ 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.
Netflix has begun limited testing of mobile gaming with two “Stranger Things” titles available right now through the Android app and iOS expansion following at a later stage.
The App Store has been the focal point of a lot of scrutiny lately. And it appears that Apple is finally ready to start making some changes based on that feedback, at least in part. Today, the company has announced some major changes coming to the digital storefront, all thanks to an agreement with developers in the United States.
From time to time, Apple releases a firmware version for its accessories. This isn't a major update, usually, as Apple tends to bring attention to that sort of thing. Today, for example, marks a new firmware update for Apple's newest item trackers.
Apple's lineup of refurbished products is healthy, and it's a solid way to pick up a new-to-you device without forking over the full retail price. Of course, the hard part is waiting for the refurbished product to actually launch in Apple's refurbished digital storefront. For folks out there waiting for the Mac mini with M1 processor and 10GB ethernet port, the wait is over.
TikTok has begun experimenting with even longer-form content. A new test spotted in the wild enables longer five-minute TikTok video uploads for a small group of users.
If things pan out the way many expect, Apple is going to announce a new iPhone lineup, along with plenty of other devices, in the early part of September. Relatively soon after that, preorders will start. Then, like clockwork, the handsets will launch and people will be able to get their hands on them. First, though, the rumor mill has to keep trying to fill in the blanks.
Images of alleged Apple Watch Series 7 bands have appeared online, all but confirming the rumored 1mm case size increase. But will these new bands work on older watch models?
Instagram search is getting more visual soon thanks to a TikTok-like grid that in the future will more prominently feature relevant photos and videos in search results.