Apple to Launch Ultra-Light iPhone 17 Air This September

Apple is preparing to launch the iPhone 17 Air this September as the replacement for the iPhone 16 Plus. According to recent reports, the device will weigh between 145g and 150g, making it lighter than Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge.  The weight reduction is attributed to the use of 7000 series aluminum for the frame, instead of titanium, […]

TDK’s Silicon Batteries Could Power iPhone 17 Air

The upcoming iPhone 17 Air could be the first Apple smartphone to use advanced silicon-anode batteries, with TDK reportedly set to begin shipments by the end of June. TDK CEO Noboru Saito confirmed in a recent interview that the company has accelerated its production timeline, potentially allowing smartphone makers to use the batteries in models launching this […]

Brazil Orders Apple to Ease App Store Payment Restrictions

On May 14, Brazilian antitrust regulator CADE voted unanimously to maintain a provisional measure requiring Apple to loosen restrictions on how iOS developers offer services and handle payments in their apps. The measure follows a 2022 investigation prompted by a complaint from Mercado Libre. App Store Restrictions Under Scrutiny Apple’s policy requires iOS developers to use its […]

Apple Acquires Mayday Labs for AI-Powered Calendar Features

The European Union recently published a list of tech acquisitions over the past 18 months, revealing that Apple acquired Mayday Labs Inc. on April 3, 2024. Mayday, known for its AI-powered scheduling platform, was officially sunset on May 1, 2024. About Mayday Labs Before its acquisition, Mayday was an AI-driven scheduling tool for Mac, iOS, and iPad, […]

Apple Reportedly Developing Custom Chip for Smart Glasses

Apple has made progress on a custom chip for potential smart glasses that could compete with Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, according to a Bloomberg report. The chip is reportedly based on the designs used in the Apple Watch, but modified to support the multiple cameras expected in the smart glasses. Apple aims to begin mass production […]

Gemini iPad App and New Features Released

Gemini has launched a fully optimized iPad app that replaces the previous letterboxed version. This new update allows the app to span the entire width of both landscape and portrait screens, providing a more user-friendly and immersive experience. It mirrors the UI found on Android tablets and gemini.google.com on the web. New Features in the Update >>>616-00507 Replacement Battery for Apple IPhone […]