Apple's retail head says "many more" store reopenings are coming next month.
Apple expects to reopen “many more” of its retail stores in May
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Bloomberg: First Macs featuring 8-core Apple CPUs built on 5nm process arriving in 2021
Bloomberg is reporting that Apple will release first Mac models powered by in-hose designed chips featuring eight CPU cores next year. The chip is believed to be fabricated by the independent semiconductor maker TSMC on its five-nanometer process technology.
Bloomberg: Apple’s over-ear headphones due later in 2020 with magnetically swappable parts
A new report Thursday by Bloomberg has once again corroborated the rumor that Apple is working on a pair of premium over-ear headphones that should release sometime later this year. This time around, however, Bloomberg adds a new tidbit: the ear pads and headband padding can be replaced easily as these parts attach to the frame magnetically.
Apple will hold a virtual COVID-19 meeting for employees later this month
Later this month, Apple's boss Tim Cook is going to field COVID-19 questions from employees via a virtual meeting, according to a new Bloomberg report Thursday.
Popular cloud gaming services cannot get their apps on the App Store under current rules
Several online game-streaming services, including Nvidia's GeForce Now, Sony's PS Now, Microsoft's xCloud and Google's Stadia, are currently unable to reach iPhone and iPad customers because Apple's rules are making it impossible to get their apps on the App Store.
Apple considering allowing third-party music apps like Spotify and Pandora on HomePod
Following criticism that Apple's in-house software products get an unfair advantage over rival choices, the company is reportedly considering giving HomePod owners the ability to run third-party music software like Spotify or Pandora directly on their Siri-powered speaker.
Apple may let you set your favorite email client or browser as defaults on iOS 14
According to a new report Thursday from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple could soon remove another annoying limitation from iOS that for years has prevented people from using third-party apps as their default email clients and web browsers on the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
Apple’s new low-cost iPhone reportedly remains on course to launch next month
The coronavirus outbreak in China is not expected to negatively impact Apple’s plans to kick off mass production of the rumored low-cost iPhone model in February ahead of a March launch, according to a new report from Bloomberg this morning.
Broadcom will sell Apple $15 billion of wireless components
Chip maker Broadcom has stricken a high-performance component deal with Apple worth fifteen billion dollars, Bloomberg learned Friday.
Analysts predict Apple will sell its 2 billionth iPhone in 2020 or 2021
On January 9, 2007, Steve Jobs announced the first iPhone at the Macworld convention. The iconic smartphone went on to sell 6.1 million units over five quarters. Fast-forward thirteen years and the tech giant is now predicted to sell its two-billionth iPhone in fiscal 2020.
Apple to show off its HomeKit smart home system at CES
Apple will reportedly officially attend this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in order to showcase its HomeKit smart home platform and Siri devices. The annual technology trade show will kick off in January at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Apple wants to beam data directly to iPhones and other devices within five years
Apple has reportedly tasked its secret team of satellite and wireless technology experts with findings solutions for an alleged satellite broadband service which would beam data and provide Internet connectivity directly to its devices, bypassing the traditional carriers.