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Apple admits to throttling iOS performance on older iPhone models since 2016, cites battery-related/altruistic reasons for practice

Well, this isn’t good. Following years of suspicion from critics, Apple may have admitted to secretly stifling the performance of older iPhones. After years of anecdotal evidence that the company was purposely slowing performance to compel users to upgrade to the latest iPhone model, Apple admitted to the practice on Wednesday, offering the following comments […]

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Apple’s rumored “Marzipan” project might allow iOS apps to run under macOS, could be part of development efforts in 2018

A new Apple project could allow thousands of iOS applications to run under macOS. Apple is reportedly working to overcome challenges in getting software developers to embrace the Mac App Store. With the expected upcoming changes, developers will be able to create a single application that can work with either a touchscreen, a mouse, or […]

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December 2017 drone footage shows new trees, grassy areas at Apple Park

Construction of the new Apple Park campus is entering its end stages, with 4K drone footage showing new trees and grass areas now in place. The site looks very much closer to the ‘building amid nature’ image seen in the early renders … Trees also surround the large pond, and the visitor center – but […]

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Analyst predicts second-get AirPods due in second half of 2018

Apple seems likely to release an upgraded version of the AirPods in the second half of 2018, according to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Per Kuo’s latest research note: Media reports over the past few days on brisk AirPods demand and Apple struggling to keep up with holiday season demand align with our findings and […]

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Apple Watch Series 3 three-month LTE grace period ends, subscribers begin seeing surprising charges from wireless carriers

If you’re about to deactivate the LTE service on your Apple Watch Series 3 and then reactivate it later, there might be some fees to consider. When the device was first launched, carriers in the United States and other countries where the LTE version of the device is available offered three free months of service […]