The App Store Earns Half A Trillion Dollars – But Not For Apple

Posted on June 16, 2020June 16, 2020 by admin

A new study has just revealed that the millions of dollars earned by Apple from the App Store, and the many millions more paid by Apple to developers are just a fraction of the real economy the Store generates. A good time to be a developer, perhaps? Twelve years ago next month, Apple launched the App Store, with 500 apps. These days, there are almost two million apps and every week half a billion people Read more about The App Store Earns Half A Trillion Dollars – But Not For Apple[…]

Google Tries To Match Apple’s H1 Headphone Chip Features With Updates To Fast Pair

Posted on April 28, 2020April 28, 2020 by admin

As Google launched its refreshed Pixel Buds headphones, the company also revealed more details about updates to Fast Pair — a proprietary codec that allows Bluetooth devices to quickly connect using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). The technology was first announced in October 2017, just months after Apple started selling the first version of its AirPods wireless headphones, which featured Apple’s now-outdated W1 chip. The new Fast Pair features, which will be available to users with compatible devices and Android 6.0 or higher, match Read more about Google Tries To Match Apple’s H1 Headphone Chip Features With Updates To Fast Pair[…]

New iPhone Exclusive Reveals Surprise Apple Design Decision

Posted on April 15, 2020April 15, 2020 by admin

Apple’s first 2020 iPhone is ready to launch. No, it’s not the big one but it’s going to be the perfect model for millions of users. But sadly, there is now one surprising setback. In a wide-ranging (and very enjoyable) interview with Gadget Cast, Front Page Tech’s Jon Prosser revealed the new 2020 iPhone SE will not have the camera many expected. And (in this case sadly) Prosser has had virtually flawless Apple intel all year. Prosser states that Read more about New iPhone Exclusive Reveals Surprise Apple Design Decision[…]

Apple warns coronavirus will hurt iPhone supplies

Posted on February 19, 2020February 19, 2020 by admin

Apple has warned that disruption in China from the coronavirus will mean revenues falling short of forecasts. The tech giant said production and sales were affected, and that “worldwide iPhone supply would be temporarily constrained”. The iPhone maker is the first major US company to say that the epidemic will hit its finances. Apple, which had forecast record revenues of up to $67bn in the current quarter, did not reveal the likely hit. “We do Read more about Apple warns coronavirus will hurt iPhone supplies[…]

The Apple Maps redesign is complete

Posted on February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 by admin

Apple Maps on your iPhone or iPad has an improved look and several new features that you’ll want to learn to use. Last month, Apple announced it had finished rolling out the Apple Maps redesign it announced alongside iOS 13. The new look and features are years in the making, and they finally give iPhone and iPad users a worthy Google Maps replacement. The new features include sharing your ETA with a contact to keep them updated on your location and time Read more about The Apple Maps redesign is complete[…]

Microsoft’s Surface Success Is Chasing Down Apple’s Boring MacBook

Posted on February 3, 2020February 3, 2020 by admin

Microsoft’s latest results show a significant rise in income and revenue. The former is up 38 percent and the later 14 percent year on year. The biggest driver for the Redmond based company was in Personal Computing products. Drilling into the numbers, it’s worth noting the Surface performance. The Surface department delivered close to $2 billion in revenue with a six percent rise year on year. Microsoft’s Surface team is certainly pushing the boundaries to show what can be Read more about Microsoft’s Surface Success Is Chasing Down Apple’s Boring MacBook[…]