Category: Apple

Apple video service may charge $10 each for HBO, Showtime and Starz

[ad_1] The expected news service, meanwhile would reportedly cost $10 per month and provide access to more than 200-plus magazines (such as Glamour and People) as well as newspapers. It would amount to an extended version of Texture in that sense. Apple might have a particular focus in mind, too. The WSJ‘s sources understand that […]

Apple’s rumored game service wouldn’t include ‘freemium’ titles

[ad_1] The apparent leak also discussed how developers would get paid. Apple would divvy up subscription fees based on how often people play a studio’s games, theoretically rewarding those who make particularly compelling titles that keep things fresh with regular updates. You might even hear about the service relatively soon. The sources mentioned that Apple […]

Beats’ spin on the new AirPods could debut in April

[ad_1] They could include the same H1 chip as the latest AirPods and may have handsfree support for Apple’s voice assistant through the “Hey Siri” function. The true wireless Powerbeats may also offer more use out of a single charge than AirPods (which offer about five hours of listening time). Beats adopted a similar release […]

Apple iPad Air hands-on (2019): Just ‘Pro’ enough

[ad_1] We’ve been testing the new, $499 iPad Air for a little over a day now, and it’ll be a while yet before we publish our full review. At this point, though, it’s already clear that the new iPad Air sits in a sweet spot that a lot of people are going to find compelling. […]

Apple rolls out pastel Watch bands and iPhone cases for spring

[ad_1] Apple also designed the new Watch bands to match the color of the springtime cases. If you’re looking to buy a new Sports Band ($49), you’ll now find Delft Blue, Papaya and Spearmint as some of your options. The new Sports Loops ($49), on the other hand, come in Cerulean, Papaya, Spearmint and Lilac. […]

Apple’s news service adds the Wall Street Journal at the last minute

[ad_1] Other outlets like the New York Times and Washington Post are still holding off, according to the sources. Like before, Apple is not only asking for a 50 percent cut but requiring unlimited access. Publishers have supposedly balked at a lack of direct access to customer info like email addresses. Apple, the WSJ and […]

Apple backs news literacy programs in US and Italy

[ad_1] How exactly will Apple help these fake news non-profits? Financially, though the company did not disclose the exact details of its contribution. News Literacy Project CEO Alan C. Miller said in a press release that Apple had made the largest corporate contribution in NLP’s history. NLP will now be able to expand its media […]

Apple dropped the price on several expensive Mac upgrades

[ad_1] You can now upgrade the base model MacBook Air to the 1.5TB SSD for $1,100, $100 less than before. If you choose the MacBook Air with 256GB, upgrading to the 1.5TB SSD will also cost $100 less, or $900 total. Upgrading the base Mac mini to 2TB will cost $1,400, which is $200 less […]

The iPad Air seems boring, but I want one anyway

[ad_1] Another piece of the puzzle could come this summer, when Apple shows off iOS 13 for the first time. iOS 11 made significant improvements to the iPad’s multitasking capabilities, but many people want a more robust interface for these larger screens. Rumor has it iOS 13 will use tabs to display multiple “windows” of […]

Apple’s updated iPad Air and Mini support eSIMs

[ad_1] As Engadget Japanese has noted, that makes them convenient for traveling, since you’ll simply have to find a local carrier and then enable your plan of choice over the internet. No need to swap out physical SIM cards or to rent pocket WiFi devices. That said, the technology is pretty young, and there’s always […]