Apple Is Now Making AirPods Components in India

A U.S.-based Apple supplier has begun making components for AirPods in India, marking a significant step in the tech giant’s push to expand production in the country, reports Bloomberg. According to the news outlet, the Indian unit of Florida-based electronics manufacturer Jabil has begun shipping plastic AirPods enclosures to China and Vietnam, making the earbuds […]

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Bloomberg: Apple to switch to custom microLED displays in 2024

MicroLED is one of the most promising display techs today. It promises the benefits of OLED with deep blacks and great contrast but with better power efficiency, higher brightness output and most importantly its pixels won’t degrade over time. It’s still rare to see microLED outside of some fancy Samsung and LG TVs but a […]

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Bloomberg: Apple cuts iPhone 14 production by 3 million units

Yesterday Apple confirmed lower production capacity for the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max due to the ongoing COVID-19 lockdowns in Zhengzhou, China. Now Bloomberg News reports that iPhone 14 and 14 Plus production is lowered by 3 million units to 87 million compared to the initial target of 90 million. The report cites people […]

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Bloomberg: Sony is confident in the PSVR2, plans to produce 2 million units by March next year

Sony has already started mass production of PlayStation VR2 headsets and will keep a high pace of production leading up to the launch of the headset early next year, claim insiders quoted by Bloomberg. The goal is to have 2 million units of the headset by March 2023. The pace of production after launch will […]

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Bloomberg: Sony is confident in the PSVR2, plans to produce 2 million units by March next year

Sony has already started mass production of PlayStation VR2 headsets and will keep a high pace of production leading up to the launch of the headset early next year, claim insiders quoted by Bloomberg. The goal is to have 2 million units of the headset by March 2023. The pace of production after launch will […]

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Bloomberg: Sony is confident in the PSVR2, plans to produce 2 million units by March next year

Sony has already started mass production of PlayStation VR2 headsets and will keep a high pace of production leading up to the launch of the headset early next year, claim insiders quoted by Bloomberg. The goal is to have 2 million units of the headset by March 2023. The pace of production after launch will […]

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Bloomberg: Apple will not increase iPhone 14 production targets

As it was gearing up to launch the iPhone 14 series Apple thought that it would need to increase production by as much as 6 million units. However, demand did not rise to the expected levels, so Cupertino has told its suppliers to scrap the plans to build more units, according to insiders cited by […]

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Bloomberg Confirms Apple is Testing iPhones With USB-C Ports

Apple is indeed testing iPhones that are equipped with USB-C ports instead of Lightning ports, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. Apple does not plan to make the switch from Lightning to USB-C until 2023 at the earliest, with this year’s iPhones continuing to offer a Lightning port. We first heard about a potential swap to […]

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Apple Considered Launching Cloud Gaming Service

Apple has discussed launching a cloud-based gaming service to rival the likes of Xbox Cloud Gaming and Google Stadia, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. In his latest “Power On” newsletter, Gurman explained that Apple has considered launching a cloud-based game streaming service like its competitors (emphasis our own): Apple’s gaming service is somewhat unique, relying […]

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Apple Looking to Expand CarPlay With New Integrations for AC, Seats, Instrument Cluster, and More

Thursday October 7, 2021 4:28 am PDT by Sami Fathi Apple is looking to expand CarPlay‘s functionality to include controls for the air conditioning system, the radio, speedometer, the seats, and more, according to a new report from Bloomberg. From the report: The company is working on technology that would access functions like the climate-control […]

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iPhone 13 May Feature Apple Watch-Inspired Always-On Display

Following a successful supercycle launch of the iPhone 12 last year, Apple aims to make another “big splash” with its upcoming 2021 iPhones, which can be expected to feature larger batteries, smaller notches, improved performance, and more advanced displays that may sport an always-on mode. In the latest publication of his weekly Power On newsletter, […]

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Gurman: Redesigned MacBook Pros to Launch Between September and November

Interesting Apple Accessories Worth Checking Out There are all kinds of weird, unique, and interesting Apple-related accessories out there, and in our latest YouTube video, we’ve rounded up some of the most notable products we’ve come across in the last few months. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. From an Apple Watch […]

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Sixth-Generation iPad Mini With Smaller Bezels, Larger Display, and Improved Performance Expected to Launch This Fall

Apple plans to release its sixth-generation iPad mini this fall with a new design that features slimmer bezels, a larger display, and improved performance, Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman reports. In the latest edition of his weekly “Power On” newsletter, Gurman says the new ‌iPad mini‌, which is rumored to include an 8.4-inch display, an increase […]

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Bloomberg: iPadOS 15 to Feature Improved Multitasking, Redesigned Notification Banner for iOS 15

iPadOS 15 will include improvements to the way users manage multiple apps open at once, in addition to a redesigned incoming notification banner that will also debut in iOS 15, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. In an overview report of what to expect from Apple at its Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, Gurman reiterates his […]

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Next MacBook Air Will Feature Faster Apple Silicon Chip With Up to 10 Graphics Cores

Apple is working on a high-end version of the MacBook Air that will feature an improved iteration of the current M1 Apple silicon chip, featuring improved graphics, but the same number of high efficiency, and high performance cores, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Apple updated its 13-inch ‌MacBook Air‌ alongside the 13-inch MacBook Pro and […]

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Bloomberg: Future HomePod May Feature iPad Connected Via Robotic Arm to Track Users Around The Room During FaceTime Calls

In a report outlining a possible Apple TV with a combined HomePod and camera, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says that Apple is exploring a future high-end HomePod speaker that could include an iPad connected via a robotic arm that tracks and follows users around a room. From the report: The Cupertino, California-based technology giant, is also […]

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Bloomberg: Apple Launching iPhone 12, Apple Watch Series 6, iPad Air, Smaller HomePod and AirPods Studio This Fall

Apple has a number of products in the works that are set to debut this fall, and this evening, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman and Debby Wu shared details on Apple’s launch plans, reiterating many of the rumors that we’ve previously heard about the upcoming product lineup. There are four new iPhones in the works in 5.4, […]

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Bloomberg’s WWDC Expectations: Arm-Based Chips and New Software, Hardware Updates Coming Later This Year

Apple will announce Arm-based chips and new software updates at WWDC, but hardware isn’t expected until later in the year, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. As Gurman said earlier this month, Apple will unveil its work on custom designed chips that use Arm technology, but no Macs will launch with the hardware until late 2020 […]

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iPhone 11 Popularity Earns Apple Double-Digit Growth in China

Apple saw a significant jump in smartphone shipments in China last month thanks in part to the popularity of the iPhone 11, according Bloomberg. The iPhone maker’s shipments in China grew 18.7% year on year in December to roughly 3.18 million units, according to Bloomberg calculations based on government data on overall and Android device […]

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