Tim Cook discusses Trump, trade, Dreamers, and more in new interview
In a new interview with Bloomberg Television, Apple CEO Tim Cook offered strong opinions on President Donald Trump’s approach to China. He also discussed DACA and Dreamers.
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Apple planning to sell video subscriptions directly in TV app
Strategy in development would permit customers to subscribe to video services directly through Apple’s TV app for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV, as opposed to asking users to subscribe to them through apps individually downloaded from App Store.
Facebook is exploring ad-free paid version
While there will always be an ad-supported version of Facebook that’s free to everyone, the company has been conducting market research in recent weeks to determine whether an ad-free version paid by subscriptions would spur more people to join the service.
Bloomberg: “I’m sorry I criticized you, Apple. You win.”
Apple is a “traditional business that does most things well, demands a high price for it and receives that high price,” an analyst said frankly. “With Apple, what you see is largely what you get and when it’s not, the company will not just apologize but offer a fix.”
Bloomberg: Apple to fold magazine app Texture into Apple News, introduce subscriptions
An upgraded Apple News app with Texture integration and an all-new subscription offering is expected to launch within the next year, according to sources who spoke with Bloomberg.
Internal memo reveals how Apple is sniffing out leakers
Apple employees caught leaking confidential information aren’t just let go, but can face “extreme difficulty finding employment elsewhere,” according to an internal memo.
Apple to address HomePod ring marks with a new material
Following reports from some early adopters who complained that their HomePod was leaving visible ring marks on treated wood furniture and other wooden surfaces, Apple is reportedly working to rectify the situation by developing a new material.
Questionable report claims Apple has lowered HomePod orders
A new Bloomberg report, short on facts, claims HomePod sales are low based on limited understanding of supply channel checks and unreliable data from Slice Intelligence which 3 years ago said Apple Watch sales were “collapsing”.
Apple is reportedly working on touchless gesture control and curved screens for iPhones
Apple is planning iPhone models within three years that would use new touchless gesture technology and come outfitted with displays that curve inward gradually from top to bottom.
Apple’s reportedly approved “Kalamata” project to ditch Intel for custom Mac chips from 2020
Stop me if you’ve think you’ve already heard this one: Apple is reportedly exploring ways to replace Intel processors in Mac computers with a version of in-house designed silicon technology that already powers its iOS, watchOS and tvOS devices.
You’ll soon be able to download a copy of your Apple ID data
Apple is revamping its privacy controls and will update the Apple ID website with new features allowing you to download all your data, as well as delete or deactivate your account.
Bloomberg: Apple to unveil low-cost iPad and education apps next week
Apple is holding a press event next week and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman claims that a new low-cost iPad model plus some new educational apps are up for an announcement.