Just like the stainless steel models of the Apple Watch, the Apple Watch Ultra features sapphire crystal to cover the display. Since sapphire is one of the most hardest minerals known, it is extremely difficult to scratch – which makes it perfect for premium watches. This time, JerryRigEverything put the sapphire crystal of the Apple Watch Ultra under test to compare it with other smartwatches that also have a sapphire cover....
Last Friday, Apple opened pre-orders for the cellular Apple Watch in New Zealand. Now, the first orders are arriving to customers and support is rolling out from New Zealand carrier Spark. As detailed by The New Zealand Herald, Apple is selling the Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE in New Zealand for NZ$549 and the Apple Watch Series 5 with LTE for NZ$929. Spark is the only carrier in New Zealand to support the Apple Watch as of right now....
Newly unveiled Aquaman movie figures give fans a good look at some of the characters’ comic-accurate costumes, as well as the reveal of Black Manta. With the release of James Wan’s Aquaman in December nearing, excitement is mounting for the project, especially considering that it’ll be the first DCEU project since late 2017’s Justice League. Warner Bros.’ marketing machine is slowly heating up with the release of people’s first look at Jason Momoa’s titular character, as well as several of the supporting characters in the film last month....
Aquaman’s final “I am Aquaman” speech at the end of his first solo movie isn’t just a classic example of superhero pomp; it’s also by far the most Dark Knight-esque moment in the DC Extended Universe so far. Directed by James Wan, Aquaman is a bright and adventurous affair that sees Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa) overcome the distance between his life on the surface world and his legacy as the heir to the throne of Atlantis....
Apple has today announced a replacement program for some European iPhone USB adapters. The company says that it has identified that some USB adapters bundled with iPhones (as well as sold separately) may overheat and ‘pose a safety risk’. The adapter shipped with European models of the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPhone 4s from October 2009 to September 2012. Affected adapters feature the Model ‘A1300’ designation, found on the bottom of the unit as pictured above....
Apple announced on Tuesday that it will release its earnings report for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2021 on October 28. As usual, the company will release its Q4 2021 earnings report then hold a conference call with investors and analysts to provide more detail. Last quarter, Apple reported $81.43 billion in revenue, up 36 percent year over year, and a profit of $21.74 billion. Due to the uncertainty caused by the pandemic, Apple has not been providing guidance for its future earning results....
After seeding the first beta of the next versions of Safari for OS X a week ago, Apple has just seeded another pre-release version of Safari 7.0.3 and Safari 6.1.3 (Seed 2) to developers. Apple provides the following focus areas for devs in the release notes: Please focus testing on the following areas: • General website compatibility • Safari Push Notifications • Login AutoFill • Credit Card AutoFill (OS X Mavericks only) • Extension Compatibility...
Apple TV+ debuted a new Billie Eilish documentary yesterday, entitled The World’s A Little Blurry. To coincide with that, Apple is also now selling a limited-edition Apple Gift Card inspired by Eilish. The Billie Eilish Limited Edition Apple Gift Card features a colorful design that matches Eilish’s branding, being primarily green and blue. Apple introduced its new style of Apple Gift Cards last summer, combining App Store and Apple Store gift cards into the same card....
Apple updated the Apple Store app for iOS and iPadOS today with a new For You tab filled with useful tips and shopping suggestions, as well as an immersive iPhone comparison tool. Tapping on the new For You tab displays an overview of devices linked to your Apple ID, accessories compatible with the products you already own, Apple services you might like, and even intelligent suggestions like active gift cards available in the Wallet app....
Apple this year released the second generation AirPods Pro, and while it brings a lot of improvements, Apple’s new wireless earbuds still lack Lossless audio support. However, according to an Apple engineer, the company has been focusing on other ways to provide high-quality audio on AirPods without the need for the Lossless codec. Apple acoustics team engineer Esge Andersen was interviewed by What Hi-Fi (via MacRumors). Andersen, who has worked at Apple for over 11 years, gave his insight into the development of the AirPods Pro 2 and answered questions about why Apple’s AirPods still don’t have Lossless support....
If a story from Zhongguancun Online News (A CBS subsidiary) is to be believed, Apple will be giving Foxconn employees a small percentage of the devices profits directly. The quote is 1-2% but it is unconfirmed. As Apple typically has a 30-40% margin on their wares, this doesn’t seem like it would hurt their bottom line too badly and the PR would certainly help. Plus it might give those distraught employees something to live for....
Today, we have updates on Apple and Samsung’s ongoing court woes. A report from Bloomberg noted U.S. District Judge Lucy H. Koh in the San Jose, California case rejected Apple’s most recent request for a United States sales ban on 26 Samsung devices. According to the report, Koh said the decision was based on the fact that the “case involves lost sales—not a lost ability to be a viable market participant....
Apple has set its next Apple Watch Activity Challenge for Friday in honor of the International Day of Yoga. Apple Watch users will be able to unlock the achievement by completing a yoga workout of 15 minutes or more on June 21st. Apple says that users can earn this award by recording a yoga workout of at least 15 minutes via any app that records yoga workouts to the Health app....
All of today’s best deals are headlined by an Apple Watch clearance event at Woot from $130. You’ll also be able to score the very first discount on Belkin’s 15W MagSafe 3-in-1 Charger at $120 and an exclusive 50% Nomad Base Station Pro price cut. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. Apple Watch deals start at just $130 in this 1-day sale Today only, Woot is discounting a selection of certified refurbished Apple Watch models starting at $130....
Halfway through the workweek, all of today’s best deals are headlined by a refurbished Apple Watch sale that’s taking $129 off Series 6. That’s alongside a sitewide OtterBox iPhone 13 case sale and AirPods Max at $100 in several styles. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. Apple Watch Series 6 sees $129 refurb discount to $300 Through the end of today, Woot has launched a Grade-A certified refurbished Apple Watch sale starting at $160....
A number of notable apps were released or updated today on the App Store like the release of previously iPad-only news app The Daily, which was originally launched by News Corp last year. We also get a new iPad app from NBC offering video coverage, interactive tools, and live election results for breaking political news, as well as a completely redesigned iPad app for eBay, and more. The Daily: Like the iPad version, The Daily iPhone client is free with a selection of content accessible to everyone....
UPDATE: Read everything revealed by the Aquaman set visit reports. Amber Heard teases Mera’s relationship with Arthur in Aquaman, confirming that the characters are equal partners and despite being attracted to one another, aren’t going to be lovers - at least in this film. Fans saw hints of the two’s dynamic during Mera’s short cameo in Justice League, but with a full film devoted to exploring Atlantis, it’s safe to assume the James Wan-directed flick will heavily focus on the two’s bond considering their relationship is poised to be one of the pivotal relationships in the DCEU moving forward....
Apple’s plan to manage upcoming HomeKit-compatible accessories could revolve around a new iOS app called “Home,” according to sources familiar with the app. Introduced at last year’s Worldwide Developers Conference, HomeKit is an Apple initiative designed to encourage accessory makers to integrate “connected home” accessories such as Wi-Fi garage door openers, smart thermostats akin to Nest’s Learning Thermostat, and wireless door locks with iPhones and iPads. Using Siri or the Home app, users will be able to remotely control parts of their homes directly from iOS devices…...
Apple launched three research studies in September 2019 that use the iPhone and Apple Watch to learn more about hearing health, women’s cycle tracking, and movement’s effect on wellbeing. A year and a half later, Apple has published what it describes as new insights gathered from the Apple Hearing Study. The Research app allows iPhone and Apple Watch users to voluntarily participate in health studies from Apple and its research partners....
