Newshttp://aics-app.sakura.ne.jp/rss_share/201505081431037028290HomePod firmware seemingly confirms iPhone 8 front design & support for ‘Face ID’
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/30/iphone-8-design-and-face-unlock-homepod-code/
Mon, 31 Jul 2017 02:40:47 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/iphone-8-front.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=699" /></div><p>Last week, Apple <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/homepod-firmware-details/">released the first build of the upcoming HomePod’s firmware</a>, allowing curious developers to unpack the code and learn a few additional details about the smart speaker. Now, developer<a href="https://twitter.com/stroughtonsmith"> Steve Troughton-Smith</a> has discovered code that seemingly confirms that the upcoming iPhone will support face unlock…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/30/iphone-8-design-and-face-unlock-homepod-code/#more-493054" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493054&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493054&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 31 Jul 2017 02:40:47 +00009to5MacKGI: LG Display to become Apple’s second OLED panel supplier in 2018
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/30/lg-display-panel-supplier-for-apple-2018/
Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:02:38 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/iphone-8-top.png?w=1600&h=779" /></div><p>As we’ve reported in the past, Samsung looks to be the sole supplier of <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/oled/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">OLED</a> displays for the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/iphone-8/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iPhone 8</a>, but a new report from reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities says LG will soon join the fray and supply Apple with said panels…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/30/lg-display-panel-supplier-for-apple-2018/#more-493052" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493052&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493052&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:02:38 +00009to5MacNiantic postpones upcoming Pokémon GO events in Europe following Chicago failure
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/30/pokemon-go-events-postponed/
Sun, 30 Jul 2017 22:26:05 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/pokemon-go-fest.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=783" /></div><p>Niantic last week held the world’s first ever <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/pokemon-go-fest-details/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago</a>, only to be plagued by <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/22/pokemon-go-fest-network-issues/">network and server issues that essentially</a> rendered the app useless. Despite <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/26/niantic-blames-carriers-for-chicago-go-fest-failure-says-other-festivals-will-go-ahead/">promising last week that</a> all future events would go on as planned, Niantic now says it will postpone select events in Europe…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/30/pokemon-go-events-postponed/#more-493049" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493049&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493049&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sun, 30 Jul 2017 22:26:05 +00009to5MacWould you be interested in an updated iPod classic/shuffle/nano with Apple Music support? [Poll]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/29/ipod-with-apple-music-support/
Sat, 29 Jul 2017 21:45:39 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/apple-ipod-nano-shuffle.png?w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>Earlier this week, <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/27/apple-removes-ipod-shuffle-nano-sale-discontinue/">Apple officially discontinued the iPod nano and shuffle</a> by removing them from its online store and slowly phasing them out from retail locations. The move was somewhat out of the blue, but one that makes sense when you think of the current state of technology.</p>
<p>While we asked you earlier this week <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/27/what-do-you-think-of-apples-decision-to-discontinue-the-ipod-nano-shuffle-poll/">what you thought of Apple’s decision to discontinue the iPod nano and shuffle</a>, but would you be interested in updated models of either device or an updated iPod classic with Apple Music support?</p>
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<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/29/ipod-with-apple-music-support/#more-493044" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493044&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493044&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sat, 29 Jul 2017 21:45:39 +00009to5MacHappy Hour Podcast 130 | Siri’s ‘movie’ debut, iOS 11 updates, and the end of the iPod
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/29/happy-hour-podcast-130/
Sat, 29 Jul 2017 16:18:23 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/happy-hour-16-9.png?w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss the new Siri ad starring The Rock, how Siri has changed since its debut and where it could improve, how iOS 11 betas are improving through feedback including Notification Center fixes, the death of the iPod shuffle and nano, and much more. 9to5Mac’s Happy Hour podcast is available for<a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> download on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p>
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<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/29/happy-hour-podcast-130/#more-493036" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493036&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493036&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sat, 29 Jul 2017 16:18:23 +00009to5MacThis week’s top stories: Apple discontinues the iPod nano & shuffle, iPhone 8 leaks continue, & all-new betas
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/29/top-stories-ipod-discontinue-new-betas-iphone-8/
Sat, 29 Jul 2017 14:42:33 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/9to5mac-top-stories-2.png?w=1600&h=800" /></div><p><strong>In this week’s top stories: </strong>Apple discontinues the iPod nano and iPod shuffle, new beta releases, and iPhone 8 leaks and speculation continue. Also this week, we received new details about Apple Park, Trump made a promise for U.S. Apple factories, and more. Read on for the full roundup… <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/29/top-stories-ipod-discontinue-new-betas-iphone-8/#more-493031" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493031&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493031&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sat, 29 Jul 2017 14:42:33 +00009to5MacApple removes VPN apps from App Store in China to comply with local laws
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/29/apple-removes-vpn-apps-from-app-store-in-china-to-comply-with-local-laws/
Sat, 29 Jul 2017 14:05:40 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/china-app-store-app-removal-notification-696x799.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1384&h=692" /></div><p><strong>Update</strong>: <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2017/07/30/apple-issues-statement-regarding-removal-of-unlicensed-vpn-apps-in-china/">Apple says</a> that the Chinese MIIT requires VPN providers to obtain a license. The company has been ‘required’ to remove VPN apps from the App Store in China which do not meet the regulations.</p>
<p>Apple has begun removing all VPN apps from the App Store in China, as first noted by the developers of <a href="http://go.benjaminmayo.co.uk/886492894">ExpressVPN</a>. <a href="https://www.expressvpn.com/blog/china-ios-app-store-removes-vpns/">In a blog post</a>, they reported that Apple informed them that their app had been pulled from the Chinese App Store. It seems all major VPN clients have received the same treatment.</p>
<p>China infamously has strict regulations on Internet access and VPNs were one way people could circumvent the Great Firewall. Apple told developers their apps were getting taken down ‘because it includes content that is illegal in China’.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/29/apple-removes-vpn-apps-from-app-store-in-china-to-comply-with-local-laws/#more-493021" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493021&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493021&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sat, 29 Jul 2017 14:05:40 +00009to5MacApple again found to be the world’s top retailer in sales per square foot
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/29/apple-top-retailer-per-square-foot/
Sat, 29 Jul 2017 13:56:16 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/apple-3rd-st-promenade-santa-monica.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>Apple’s retail stores are always said to be some of the most profitable ones there are, and <a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/retails-most-profitable-square-footage-636947493.html">new data from eMarketer and CoStar</a> offers more insight on such data. The research companies say Apple is the top retailer in terms of sales per square foot, coming in at $5,546 per square foot…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/29/apple-top-retailer-per-square-foot/#more-493020" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493020&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=493020&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Sat, 29 Jul 2017 13:56:16 +00009to5MacUK iTunes movie purchase receipts hint at upcoming support for 4K, HDR video downloads
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/apple-tv-4k-hdr-video/
Fri, 28 Jul 2017 18:50:35 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/lg-4k-55-inch-tv.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>It’s been widely speculated that the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/02/16/apple-4k-apple-tv/">next Apple TV hardware</a> upgrade will include support for 4K HDR-enabled displays. Today a recent purchase receipt from a UK iTunes movie purchase strongly hints that 4K support may be soon bound for iTunes, which would go hand in hand with 4K Apple TV support in the future. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/apple-tv-4k-hdr-video/#more-492994" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492994&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492994&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 28 Jul 2017 18:50:35 +00009to5MacHomePod firmware reveals new interaction details, Accessibility support, more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/homepod-firmware-details/
Fri, 28 Jul 2017 18:32:39 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/siri-homepod-opinion.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Earlier today Apple pushed out <a href="https://ipsw.me/otas/9.9.11.0.2">firmware</a> for the HomePod smart speaker ahead of its launch in December, and naturally developer<a href="https://twitter.com/stroughtonsmith"> Steve Troughton-Smith</a> has unpacked the code and discovered new details.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/homepod-firmware-details/#more-492993" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492993&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492993&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 28 Jul 2017 18:32:39 +00009to5Mac9to5Rewards: Nomad’s Sport Strap for Apple Watch [Giveaway]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/9to5rewards-nomad-sport-strap-apple-watch-giveaway/
Fri, 28 Jul 2017 18:00:16 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/nomad-strap-9to5toys1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>This week’s 9to5Rewards partner is <a href="http://bit.ly/2uIQSEZ">Nomad</a>, makers of slick cases and accessories for iPhone, Apple Watch, and more. The company has its <a href="http://bit.ly/2uJo4fu">Sport Strap for Apple Watch</a> to giveaway to <em>9to5</em> readers this week.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/9to5rewards-nomad-sport-strap-apple-watch-giveaway/#more-492952" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492952&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492952&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 28 Jul 2017 18:00:16 +00009to5MacAlleged iPhone 8 packaging insert shows off bezel-less ‘notch’ screen design
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/alleged-iphone-8-screen-packaging-leak/
Fri, 28 Jul 2017 17:28:02 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/iphone-8-sim-tray-diagram.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1498&h=749" /></div><p>A new image of the iPhone 8 has surfaced on Weibo today, <a href="http://www.slashleaks.com/l/alleged-iphone-8-user-guide-layout-mockup-leaks-out">via Slashleaks</a>, showing off the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/03/kgi-iphone-8-no-fingerprint-touch-id/">rumored screen design</a> in diagram form. It purports to be a page from the packaging paperwork, which instructs users how to swap SIM cards. Most notably, this leak includes the expected screen design: almost bezel-less apart from a notch at the top of the device to accommodate the earpiece and front camera sensors.</p>
<p>If real, this would be the earliest packaging leak for an iPhone in a long time. Leaks like this aren’t usually seen until much closer to release. Full size picture after the jump …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/alleged-iphone-8-screen-packaging-leak/#more-492981" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492981&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492981&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 28 Jul 2017 17:28:02 +00009to5Mac9to5Toys Last Call: Apple TV 64GB + MFI-controller $200, Milanese Apple Watch Band $8, 2TB Wireless HD $150, more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/9to5toys-apple-tv-milanese-apple-watch/
Fri, 28 Jul 2017 16:33:44 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/9to5toys-header.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by <em><strong><a href="http://9to5toys.com/9to5toys-newsletter-signup/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter</a></strong></em>. Also, be sure to check us out on: <a href="http://twitter.com/9to5toys">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/feed">RSS Feed</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/9to5toyscom/228249133858390">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/b/105878626736210310777/105878626736210310777/posts" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google+</a> and <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2013/12/11/safari-push-notifications-are-live-on-all-9to5-sites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Safari push notifications</a>. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/9to5toys-apple-tv-milanese-apple-watch/#more-492959" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492959&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492959&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 28 Jul 2017 16:33:44 +00009to5MacHands-on: Akitio’s portable 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 external storage solution turbo-charges your Mac [Video]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/review-akitio-thunder3-quad-mini-storage-ssd-thunderbolt-3-mac/
Fri, 28 Jul 2017 14:43:38 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/akitio-thunder3-quad-mini.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=900" /></div><p>Last year I went hands-on with a few <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/12/25/hands-on-with-akitios-new-thunderbolt-3-storage-enclosures-video/">Akitio Thunderbolt 3-enabled drive enclosures</a> for<i> 9to5Mac</i>, but none of the previous enclosures came with out-of-the-box support for macOS. Instead, users had to rely on a hack in order to enable support for these enclosures, due to the fact that macOS wasn’t compatible with the Thunderbolt 3 chipsets being used.</p>
<p>In today’s world, things are a bit different. Much of the Thunderbolt 3 hardware shipping today is no longer “Windows only”, which is a great thing for recent MacBook Pro and Mid-2017 iMac hardware with Thunderbolt 3 I/O capabilities.</p>
<p>Akitio’s soon-to-be-released Thunder3 Quad Mini is one such example of Thunderbolt 3-enabled hardware made with the Mac in mind. This four-bay enclosure comes with two Thunderbolt 3 ports in a small aluminum enclosure that supports passive cooling for noiseless operation. In other words, it’s a quiet enclosure that’s perfect for RAID 0 SSD setups for maximum speed. Have a look at our hands-on video walkthrough for more details. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/review-akitio-thunder3-quad-mini-storage-ssd-thunderbolt-3-mac/#more-492323" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492323&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492323&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 28 Jul 2017 14:43:38 +00009to5MacLaurene Powell Jobs buys majority stake in The Atlantic magazine
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/laurene-powell-jobs-the-atlantic-quartz-qz-com/
Fri, 28 Jul 2017 14:42:24 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/jobs-reuters-gus-ruelas.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500&h=750" /></div><p>Steve Jobs’ widow <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/laurene-powell-jobs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Laurene Powell Jobs</a> has bought a majority stake in <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/world/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>The Atlantic</em></a> magazine.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/laurene-powell-jobs-the-atlantic-quartz-qz-com/#more-492935" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492935&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492935&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 28 Jul 2017 14:42:24 +00009to5MacNow you can buy concert merchandise from a vending machine using Apple Pay [Video]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/apple-pay-vending-machine-concert-merch-phoenix/
Fri, 28 Jul 2017 14:17:32 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/c_qjonrxgaenpvw.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500&h=750" /></div><p>French rock band <a href="http://wearephoenix.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Phoenix</a> will be providing fans with the chance to buy mechandise from a vending machine using <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/apple-pay/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple Pay</a>. The band will be taking the machine with them on their world tour, which includes four U.S. cities in October.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/apple-pay-vending-machine-concert-merch-phoenix/#more-492925" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492925&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492925&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 28 Jul 2017 14:17:32 +00009to5MacAnalysts predicting that AAPL will next week come in at the high end of its Q3 guidance
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/aapl-q3-2017-earnings-analyst-roundup/
Fri, 28 Jul 2017 13:50:45 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/aapl2.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500&h=750" /></div><p>Apple is due to report its fiscal Q3 (calendar Q2) earnings <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/05/apple-schedules-q3-2017-earnings-release-for-august-1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">on Tuesday</a>, having issued <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/aapl-q2-2017-results/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">revenue guidance</a> of $43.5-45.5B.</p>
<p>Anything in this range would represent a year-on-year improvement over Q3 2016’s number of $42.36B, but most analysts are expecting the company to get close to the high end …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/aapl-q3-2017-earnings-analyst-roundup/#more-492910" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492910&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492910&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 28 Jul 2017 13:50:45 +00009to5MacApple paid Nokia $2 billion cash to settle its patent dispute
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/apple-nokia-settlement-payment/
Fri, 28 Jul 2017 13:42:43 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/nokia.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Nokia has <a href="http://nokiamob.net/2017/07/27/apple-agreed-to-pay-one-time-up-front-e1-7-billion-to-nokia-for-patents/">disclosed</a> that Apple made a $2 billion cash payment last quarter as part of the deal to settle patent disputes between the companies. Specific details of the settlement were previously not reported. Nokia has also revealed more information about how Apple and Nokia will work together going forward.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/apple-nokia-settlement-payment/#more-492911" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492911&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492911&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 28 Jul 2017 13:42:43 +00009to5MacApple reportedly paying LG $2.7B for OLED production line exclusively dedicated to iPhone screens
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/iphone-oled-screen-suppliers-lg-and-samsung/
Fri, 28 Jul 2017 12:57:13 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/lg-display-fingerprit.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500&h=750" /></div><p>It was reported <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/03/apple-lg-oled-investment/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">earlier this month</a> that Apple was close to striking a deal where it would make a large upfront investment in LG’s OLED production lines in return for output being exclusively devoted to iPhone screens.</p>
<p>A fresh report today supports this, and claims to have more detailed information on the as-yet-unannounced arrangement …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/iphone-oled-screen-suppliers-lg-and-samsung/#more-492904" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492904&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492904&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 28 Jul 2017 12:57:13 +00009to5MacApple Pay coming to many more small online stores through Weebly integration
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/apple-pay-coming-to-many-more-small-online-stores-through-weebly-integration/
Fri, 28 Jul 2017 12:00:45 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/tcs_apple_pay.png?w=1500&h=750" /></div><p>You’ll be offered the opportunity to checkout with <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/apple-pay/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple Pay</a> in many smaller online stores as ecommerce service Weebly has announced integration for the payment service.</p>
<p>Weebly powers more than 45 million online businesses worldwide, and notes that more than 40% of transactions take place on a mobile device …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/apple-pay-coming-to-many-more-small-online-stores-through-weebly-integration/#more-492899" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492899&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492899&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 28 Jul 2017 12:00:45 +00009to5MacWisconsin’s $3B in subsidies for Foxconn plant will cost at least $231k per job
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/wisconsins-3b-in-subsidies-for-foxconn-plant-will-cost-at-least-231k-per-job/
Fri, 28 Jul 2017 11:39:57 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/foxconn-headquarters-wsj-001.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500&h=750" /></div><p>Reports that Wisconsin will <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/26/foxconn-lcd-factory-announced/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pay $3B in subsidies</a> in return for Foxconn opening a display plant there have been confirmed, with a breakdown of the incentives. It’s been noted that with the full sum kicking in only if Foxconn provides the maximum quota of 13,000 jobs, the subsidies would amount to the state paying $231,000 per job …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/wisconsins-3b-in-subsidies-for-foxconn-plant-will-cost-at-least-231k-per-job/#more-492893" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492893&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492893&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 28 Jul 2017 11:39:57 +00009to5MacSome have ‘lost hope’ as decision on Apple’s proposed Irish data center delayed yet again
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/apple-irish-data-center-decision-date-delay/
Fri, 28 Jul 2017 11:05:40 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/apple-data-center.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500&h=750" /></div><p>Some supporters of Apple’s proposed data center in Ireland say that have ‘totally lost hope’ that the project will go ahead after a final ruling on planning consent has been delayed yet again.</p>
<p>The latest delay means that a final decision won’t be made until some two years after Apple had hoped to begin construction …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/28/apple-irish-data-center-decision-date-delay/#more-492890" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492890&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492890&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 28 Jul 2017 11:05:40 +00009to5MacApple hit with patent infringement suit over Apple TV’s ‘What did he say?’ rewind feature
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/27/apple-tv-lawsuit-siri-rewind-feature/
Fri, 28 Jul 2017 01:51:07 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/apple-tv.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p style="text-align:left;">A Florida-based digital video company is suing Apple over a <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/apple-tv">Siri feature of the fourth-generation Apple TV</a>. The company, CustomPlay, says that it originally created the Apple TV and Siri feature that allows users to ask “what did he say?” to rewind and rewatch a short section of the video.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/27/apple-tv-lawsuit-siri-rewind-feature/#more-492870" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492870&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492870&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 28 Jul 2017 01:51:07 +00009to5MacWhat do you think of Apple’s decision to discontinue the iPod nano & shuffle? [Poll]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/27/what-do-you-think-of-apples-decision-to-discontinue-the-ipod-nano-shuffle-poll/
Thu, 27 Jul 2017 23:43:05 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/ipod-future.png?w=1200&h=599" /></div><p>Earlier today, Apple officially <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/27/apple-removes-ipod-shuffle-nano-sale-discontinue/">discontinued the iPod nano and iPod shuffle</a>. While some say the move has been a long time coming, others were taken aback by the sudden move.</p>
<p>How do you feel about Apple’s decision to kill the iPod nano and iPod shuffle?</p>
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<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/27/what-do-you-think-of-apples-decision-to-discontinue-the-ipod-nano-shuffle-poll/#more-492865" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492865&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492865&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 27 Jul 2017 23:43:05 +00009to5MacExperts say it’s ‘highly unlikely’ Apple will build 3 manufacturing plants in the U.S.
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/27/unlikely-apple-will-build-3-plants-u-s/
Thu, 27 Jul 2017 21:35:46 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/tim-cook-donald-trump.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>Foxconn <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/26/foxconn-lcd-factory-announced/">yesterday officially confirmed</a> its plans to build a $10 billion display manufacturing plant in Wisconsin, a move that had <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/26/foxconn-us-plant-wisconsin/">been rumored for a long time</a>. Just a few days before that, however, <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/25/trump-cook-us-manufacturing/">President Trump touted that Apple had promised him 3 “big, big, big” factories</a> in the United States, yet Foxconn’s new Wisconsin factory won’t be for Apple displays, but rather Sharp.</p>
<p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/26/trump-apple-plant-usa-opinion/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Some have speculated</a> that Trump may have gotten Foxconn confused with Apple, and a new report from <em><a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-comments-on-u-s-factoriesmakes-it-award-for-apple-1501187622">The Wall Street Journal</a></em> outlines just how unlikely it is for Apple to expand to the United States so quickly…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/27/unlikely-apple-will-build-3-plants-u-s/#more-492860" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492860&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=492860&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 27 Jul 2017 21:35:46 +00009to5Mac