Tag Archives: Apple

Apple (AAPL) debuted its latest AirPods Pro on Wednesday. The wireless earbuds feature a new built-in H2 chip and improved audio driver, promising improved audio capabilities. Available for $249 and hitting stores Sept. 23, the AirPods Pro are an impressive upgrade over the prior generation of headphones. According to the company, the new AirPods Pro offer better overall connectivity thanks to the H2 chip, while adding better sound via its low-distortion driver and custom amplifier. Like… Source link

As Apple gets set to unveil its latest iPhones today, a new report shows it is gaining on digital ad rivals Facebook and Google. According to a report by InMobi’s Appsumer, Apple’s ad business has thrived after the company’s controversial iOS privacy update last year undercut the user tracking efforts of app developers. The update asks iPhone users for permission to share their data across apps and also offers the option to opt out of being tracked.  The update, called App… Source link

A leader of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission said he has asked Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores over data security concerns. Pictured here is the TikTok download page on an Apple iPhone on August 7, 2020. Drew Angerer | Getty Images News | Getty Images The Google-Facebook online ad duopoly may be breaking up. According to a study published Tuesday by Appsumer, Apple is gaining momentum in digital ads, while Google and Facebook appear to be losing steam. The… Source link

NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe talks with John Ourande > of Sports Business Journal about the bidding war among tech companies to acquire broadcasting rights for the NFL. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: A bidding war is brewing between the world’s largest tech companies. Apple, Amazon and Google are all pushing to acquire the rights for the same service. And we’re not talking about an app or website. We’re talking about football, baby. The three tech giants are pushing to… Source link

Matter, the upcoming standard that’s attempting to give the smart home a single unifying language, is almost here — and I was just treated to an early demonstration of the kinds of cross-platform compatibility that it should enable in the future. The demonstration was given by Eve, which produces a range of smart plugs, radiator valves, lighting, and security devices. Historically, Eve has only ever worked with Apple’s HomeKit smart home platform. This is because it didn’t want… Source link

So you’re looking for a new iPhone or Apple Watch and figure Labor Day weekend is the best chance to score some good deals and save a few bucks. Please don’t do that, dear reader. This is the worst time to buy a new Apple (AAPL) device because the company is set to host its annual iPhone event on Sept. 7. The company is widely expected to reveal a slew of new iPhones and Apple Watches. It’s not just that Apple is rolling out new devices in a matter of days. Even if you don’t want to snag… Source link

Google’s decision to block the Truth Social app’s launch on the Play Store over content moderation issues raises the question as to why Apple hasn’t taken similar action over the iOS version of the app that’s been live on the App Store since February. According to a report by Axios, Google found numerous posts that violated its Play Store content policies, blocking the app’s path to go live on its platform. But some of these same types of posts appear to be available on the… Source link

This article was first featured in Yahoo Finance Tech, a weekly newsletter highlighting our original content on the industry. Get it sent directly to your inbox every Wednesday by 4 p.m. ET. Subscribe Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022 Consumers still don’t know what the metaverse is The battle for the future of the metaverse will kick into high gear next year when Apple (AAPL) is expected to drop its first AR/VR headset. The device, which will reportedly be called either the Reality One or Reality Pro… Source link

A group of Apple employees is pushing back against a looming deadline demanding they return to working in the office. The Financial Times has seen a petition, circulated by employee group Apple Together, requesting more flexibility around remote work. It’s in response to an edict that demanded workers return to working in the company’s Santa Clara Valley offices for at least three days a week starting September 5th, 2022. It’s the latest in a series of attempts by Apple to return to the… Source link

Web browsers were at the center of the first major antitrust case challenging the power of big tech companies more than two decades ago. Now a new generation of regulators and rivals are again questioning whether the gateways to the internet are too tightly controlled. Back then, in the 1990s, the target was Microsoft Today, it is Alphabet Google and Apple which together control more than 80% of the market through their Chrome and Safari browsers, respectively. Source link