Bloomberg: Apple headset “a pricey precursor” to the way more ambitious AR glasses
Mark Gurman is reporting that Apple’s first major new product category since the Apple Watch faces development hurdles.
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Facebook slams Apple’s anti-tracking features with full-page ads in major US newspapers
Facebook would have you believe that the changes in iOS 14 around targeted advertising are bad for small businesses whereas they’re bad for Facebook’s ad-driven business model.
Apple will continue working from home until June 2021, Cook told employees
One of the executives said remote-working Apple engineers had to use special augmented reality software to guide technicians in China due to tough travel restrictions in March.
Apple is working on M1 successors for 2021 iMac & MacBook Pro, 32-core Mac Pro in 2022
These new chips, currently in the works, are said to deliver a significant graphics boost for upcoming Mac desktops, including the Mac Pro workstation.
iPhone 12 Pro orders slipping into December as Apple faces severe shortages of components
Apple is prioritizing supply shortages by repurposing the iPad’s LiDAR scanner and increasing production of older models ahead of the holiday shopping season.
Bloomberg: New AirPods, AirPods Pro and HomePod models are in the works
Both the third-generation AirPods and the second-generation AirPods Pro earbuds are in the works, in addition to a new HomePod that sits in size between the original full-sized speaker and the new, smaller HomePod mini model.
Apple seeks tax breaks from the US government to support domestic chip production
The alleged move is the strongest indication to date that the iPhone maker is keen to move more of its supply chain to the United States.
Apple snapped up Scout FM which generated smart podcast stations covering various topics
The Cupertino firm snapped up the podcast app earlier this year for an undisclosed sum.
Bloomberg: New Apple headphones, watches, tablets and smaller HomePod coming this fall
Apple’s fall product blitz includes some new gizmos such as more affordable Apple Watch and HomePod models, along with accessories for tracking physical items, dubbed AirTags.
Bloomberg: New Apple TV with faster chips and upgraded remote won’t ship until 2021
Apple’s also working on a Find My-like feature for a redesigned remote that would make the accessory easier to find.
Free year of Apple TV+ may be offered after November, but with a reduced period of time
Apple TV+ debuted at $5 per month last November, but many folks are still on their free year which comes with the purchase of new Apple hardware.
Bloomberg: AR-based content coming to Apple TV+ next year ahead of Apple headset in 2022
The moves in this space are expected to attract and retain Apple TV+ subscribers while driving interest in AR/VR ahead of rumored Apple AR headset debut in 2022.
