Apple appears to be preparing an iOS 16.3.1 update for the iPhone, based on evidence of the software in our website’s analytics logs this week. It’s unclear when the update will be released, but it will likely be available at some point in February. The same logs have accurately foreshadowed the release of several previous […]
Read MoreApple with the iOS 16.2 update introduced an updated underlying architecture for HomeKit and the Home app, but it was pulled a week after launch because of bugs and installation issues. At the time, Apple said the removal was temporary and that the upgrade option would “return soon.” It appears that Apple is nearly ready […]
Read MoreMovano has started blood pressure and glucose trials using its radio frequency (RF) sensor, as it looks to bring medical-grade metrics to consumer wearables. A huge theme of our recent 2023-24 predictions round-up was wearables evolving into medical devices in their own right, and beyond the wellness ones we have today. Movano’s strategy epitomizes this […]
Read MoreWednesday January 18, 2023 11:29 pm PST by Sami Fathi An Apple supplier is looking to begin shipments of lenses to be used in Apple’s upcoming AR/VR headset as soon as next month, according to a report today by DigiTimes. The report states that Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO) will supply lens modules for Apple’s upcoming […]
Read MoreGoogle’s Fast Pair service uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to discover nearby Bluetooth devices without hampering the phone’s battery. Since its arrival in 2017, Fast Pair has gained a good number of features. Now, a new report suggests that Google is prepping the Fast Pair to handle stylus charging notifications. Folks over at 9To5Google spotted multiple […]
Read MoreiOS 16.1 was released in September with support for Live Activities in third-party apps. The feature allows iPhone users to stay on top of real-time events, such as a sports game or a food delivery order, right on the Lock Screen. Live Activities are also displayed in the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro […]
Read MoreThe affordable Samsung Galaxy A14 5G has picked up Bluetooth SIG certification, bringing it one step closer to its official launch. Almost two months ago, we reported that Samsung is developing its most affordable 5G phone of 2023, the Galaxy A14. Later, multiple designs and specifications leaks gave us a peek at what we can […]
Read MoreApple is preparing an iOS 16.1.1 update for the iPhone to address bugs and issues experienced by users following the first major update to the iOS 16 operating system two weeks ago, including a persistent Wi-Fi bug that’s been annoying iPhone customers. MacRumors in the past week has seen signs of devices running iOS 16.1.1 […]
Read MoreGoogle appears set to deliver a much more comprehensive backup system for Wear OS smartwatches, with app data, device settings and watch faces all set to form part of new save files. That’s according to an APK breakdown from 9to5Google, which indicates that version 22.42.12 of Google’s Play services will help to collect much more […]
Read MoreiOS 16.0.2 was released last month with several bug fixes for iPhone 14 issues, excessive copy and paste permission prompts, and more. Now, evidence suggests that Apple is planning to release iOS 16.0.3 with additional bug fixes. Evidence of an upcoming iOS 16.0.3 software update has shown up in MacRumors analytics logs, which have been […]
Read MoreTuesday September 13, 2022 2:16 am PDT by Sami Fathi Apple’s suppliers are reportedly preparing to produce and ship Apple’s next-generation 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros, which are expected to feature M2 Pro and M2 Max chips. According to DigiTimes, suppliers within Apple’s Mac supply chain are preparing for shipments of upcoming MacBook Pros by […]
Read MoreAt least one major retailer is preparing for the launch of 2022 iPad Pro models by adding the device to its systems, MacRumors has found. Apple’s current 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models launched in April 2021, making them the longest-lasting iPad Pro models to date. Refreshed iPad Pro models have been rumored for some […]
Read MoreApple appears to be preparing for future devices with Bluetooth 5.2 support, according to a filing in the Bluetooth SIG products database earlier this month. Among other possibilities, this could serve as evidence of future AirPods Pro with LE Audio support. Apple’s filing references a Bluetooth 5.3 host subsystem that is likely intended for future […]
Read MoreApple has “started to record” its virtual September event, where it’s expected to announce the upcoming iPhone 14 lineup, the Apple Watch Series 8, and a new “rugged” Apple Watch model, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says the event, which is expected to take place in the […]
Read MoreSamsung is building hype around its next major unveiling event. And with just one week left until Unpacked 2022, the company decided to look back at some of its recent achievements and reflect upon its philosophy concerning Samsung Health. The Galaxy Watch 5 series is just around the corner, so, in a way, Samsung is […]
Read MoreLG Display is preparing to supply micro-OLED display panels for Apple’s second-generation mixed-reality headset, The Elec reports. LG Display is currently believed to be ordering deposition equipment for micro-OLED displays from Sunic System. The company apparently plans to use the equipment to develop and manufacture a micro-OLED display panel for Apple’s second-generation mixed-reality headset. While […]
Read MoreApple is planning to debut an enhanced Lock Screen with iOS 16, improved multitasking in iPadOS 16, refined navigation in watchOS 9, additional smart home features in tvOS 16, and redesigned apps in macOS 13, according Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. In the latest edition of his “Power On” newsletter, Gurman outlined his expectations for all of […]
Read MoreSamsung is gearing up to release another budget 5G smartphone in Europe. This time, it’s the 5G variant of the existing Galaxy A23 (4G). Precise release details remain unclear, but it’s the middle of 2022, and the clock is ticking on the 5G variant. This means European customers should soon have one more option for […]
Read MoreApple could adopt the 2nm process for its iPhone and Mac chips as early as 2025 as the company’s main chip supplier, TSMC, has set in motion a plan to produce that process in the early parts of that year, DigiTimes reports. All of Apple’s latest chips feature the 5nm process, including the A15 Bionic […]
Read MoreChina’s BOE Technology is preparing to supply Apple with OLED displays for future iPad and MacBook models, The Elec reports. In preparation for Apple’s supply requirements, BOE will build a Gen 8.6 OLED display panel production line at its B16 factory in Sichuan Province, China, according to The Elec. The new production line will reportedly […]
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