Following China’s announcement of a recent COVID-19 lockdown a few days ago that impacted three main factories that produce Apple products, Foxconn has now stated that it’s starting to operate its Zhengzhou factory “normally.” That said, ten of thousands of workers will have to undergo mandatory COVID-19 testing, which could present “a potential risk to […]
Apple is believed to have struck a deal with South Korean firm Jahwa Electronics to produce 191 billion won ($155 million) worth of telephoto lens components for a periscope camera system in next-gen iPhones. The updated camera is expected to feature new optical image stabilization (OIS) actuators. Apple apparently toured Jahwa Electronics’ new facilities in […]
Although Apple’s AirTags accessory comes with anti-stalking mechanisms for user safely, a new police report analysis has indicated that these features may not be working as expected all the time. In a new report Wednesday, Motherboard shared the results of an analysis of 150 police reports across a recent eight-month period. Of those reports, less […]
Apple has expanded its repair program, now allowing customers to have their Face ID system repaired without replacing an entire iPhone X handset. The iPhone X was initially excluded from the list for this program. Apple initiated the program in March, allowing Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Repair Centers access to parts for the TrueDepth […]
Google has rolled out a hefty new update to version 6.12 of its Google Maps app for iOS. The update offers the following fixes, changes, and new features: Makes it easier to navigate on iPhone and Apple Watch (watchOS users will be offered the ability to get directions directly on their wrist, Google users will […]