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After withdrawing its guidance for its fiscal Q2 2020, Apple is not providing traditional guidance to investors for fiscal Q3 2020. According to CFO Luca Maestri, there is simply too much uncertainty to provide any useful data for investors. Apple traditionally provides investors with a variety of different guidance points, including revenue, gross margin, and operating expenses. In an interview with the Financial Times, Maestri explained Apple’s reasoning behind this decision for Q3 2020:...

Some iPhone X customers have complained in the last week that their phone screen does not work at near-freezing temperatures. Apple has now said that it has an identified an issue where the iPhone X display becomes unresponsive to touches after a ‘rapid change’ in temperature. The company promised a forthcoming software fix will resolve the problem. Apple says that iOS devices should be used at operating temperatures between 0º and 35º celsius....

Apple has seeded a new build of pre-release OS X Yosemite 10.10.2 highlighting focus ares including WiFi, Mail, and VoiceOver. The third tester preview of OS X 10.10.2 brings the build number up to 14C81f following build 14C78c released earlier this month. We’ll update with any notable changes spotted in the new release for testers. OS X users on the Yosemite pre-release release cycle can find the update through the Mac App Store via the Updates tab....

Would-be buyers are reporting a range of problems … Some were unable to put products into the shopping cart without multiple attempts. Others were able to add things to the bag, but they then disappeared. “With the 11” iPad Pro, it took three tries to add it to my bag.” “It was a challenge on the Apple TV side as well. Took a bunch of attempts to finally successfully checkout.”...

It’s been quite some time since rumors regarding a new Apple Store in Berlin started. Now, the company is finally promoting the page of the Rosenthaler Strasse retail, which is set to “open soon.” On this Apple Store page, the company writes: We support everyone who implements their ideas, tries something new or starts from scratch. Because everything is possible in Mitte. And that’s exactly why we’re here. Apart from all the COVID-19 impacts, Apple has been all about new stores....

Alongside the announcement of the 2021 iPad Pro, Apple has debuted an updated Magic Keyboard at its Spring Loaded event. Since launching with the 2020 iPad Pro, the Magic Keyboard has been a hit. With a magnetic-floating design, backlit keys, integrated trackpad, and more, it offers a lot of functionality with a sharp design. Now Apple is offering the Magic Keyboard for iPad in a new white finish. It runs the same $299/$349 for the 11-inch and 12....

Today’s best deals include Apple Watch Series 5 from $299, plus various iPhone price drops, and Sonos home theater systems. You’ll find all that and more in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break. Apple Watch Series 5 hits new lows Make sure to put your savings toward good use and pick up an extra Apple Watch band. There are plenty of options out there that you can find in our roundup starting at $5....

AutoSleep is one of the most popular and powerful sleep tracking applications for iPhone and Apple Watch. A new update to AutoSleep today adds a pair of new features designed to improve the Apple Watch sleep tracking experience: charge reminders and Smart Alarms. One of the concerns people have when it comes to sleep tracking with Apple Watch is battery life. In general, we’re trained to charge our devices overnight, but you can’t charge your Apple Watch overnight if you’re also using it for sleep tracking....

The iPhone 12 lineup is expected to bring the first major design change since the iPhone X with a return to the squared-off sides of the iPhone 4. A new concept video today takes a stab at what the new form-factor could look as well as including a mix of features that we won’t end up seeing this fall. This new concept imagines Apple shifting away from the notch and going for a slim bezel at the top of the phone for the front-facing camera, earpiece, and sensors....

A report on the latest cochlear implants from hearing-aid manufacturer Cochlear has revealed that Apple worked on Bluetooth protocols for direct connection to iPhones – and now licenses it to manufacturers free of charge. Cochlear implants are used by people who are profoundly deaf, and need to be surgically implanted into the ear. They usually connect to phones via an external device, which are quite obtrusive. What Apple has developed in conjunction with manufacturers of the devices is a protocol which allows that intermediary device to be eliminated, allowing direct connection to an iPhone …...

So finally installed Linux Mint or Ubuntu on your system? Cool! But wait there’s more to be done than already done. What about software installation, uninstallation, managing files and so on. Well installing software on Linux Mint and Ubuntu is simple (or basic A for Apple, B for Ball, and C for Cat). Why? You would ask me and the answer is because of the way Debian manages software dependency files....

Aquaman director James Wan says there’s no one else to blame but him if the movie fails. Starring Jason Momoa’s hybrid superhero Arthur Curry, the upcoming Warner Bros. project will mark the first DC movie to come out after the franchise’s more than a year hiatus following Justice League’s financial disappointment. Considering the DCEU’s less than ideal track record so far, the 41-year-old filmmaker is taking full responsibility if the public doesn’t respond positively to the upcoming film....

The Aquaman movie reactions are now online from critics who had a chance to see the film early; here’s what they’re saying about James Wan’s DC film. Jason Momoa first debuted as Arthur Curry aka. Aquaman in Zack Snyder’s Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, though it was merely as a cameo. Then, the superhero returned and joined the titular team of heroes in Justice League. However, while fans may have enjoyed seeing Aquaman share the screen with other major DC Comics heroes in both Batman V Superman and Justice League, he’ll next lead his own movie....

According to Jason Momoa, Aquaman won’t get along with Cyborg and Batman at the beginning of Justice League. Much of the excitement surrounding Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice came from the first onscreen team-up of Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman. Likewise, it’s hard to deny that the major appeal of Justice League is seeing some of DC’s biggest heroes interact with one another. Beyond that, the dynamics between the various characters will be an important part of making the film more than mere wish fulfillment....

A couple of days ago, Apple shared some photos of its newest Myeongdong store in South Korea. Now, starting this Saturday, it’s receiving customers for the first time. This Apple Store is the largest in the country. Here’s some background on Apple’s newest Myeongdong store: Customers got a special bag with gifts from Apple due to this opening. Customers were also able to buy the new colors of the iPhone 13, the 2022 iPhone SE, as well as all the current lineup of Apple products available....

Apple has seeded developers with the second preview of OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion. The download is, again, available via the Mac App Store, and developers must get a redemption code from the Mac OS X Development Portal in order to download. Apple is yet to provide release notes for the second version, so send in what you find to tips@9to5mac.com. The build number for this new preview is 12A154q. Mountain Lion brings many iOS 5 features to the Mac including AirPlay Mirroring, Game Center, Notification Center, and a Messages client....

After opening up preorders for its latest iPhones today, Apple has shared two new ads that highlight the durability and new camera features of the iPhone 11 Pro in a lighthearted way. Take a look at the fun “It’s tough out there” and “Triple-camera system” ads below. Both of the new ads are set in a futuristic-looking test chamber. “It’s tough out there” is a one-minute ad and features the iPhone 11 Pro on a stand as it’s pelted with everything from toy hammers and trucks to broccoli and a wedding cake....

Apple has today announced a date for when it will hand over operations of iCloud data services for residents of mainland China to GCBD. The change was announced last year so that Apple can comply with local laws. GCBD will manage a new Apple data center in China that will eventually store all iCloud data for Chinese customers. Affected customers are now being notified about the transition which will start on February 28....

Apple today has shared a new video advertising its new AirPods with wireless charging. Like other AirPods ads, this one focuses heavily on music and the wireless design of AirPods. The video is entitled “Bounce” and showcases an AirPods user moving effortlessly through city streets, bouncing off of everyday objects. Apple touts that “with wireless charging and voice-activated Siri, AirPods have never felt more wireless.” In the video, we see the user power his AirPods using wireless charging, specifically using what appears to be Belkin’s Boost Up Wireless Charging Pad....

The modern Apple TV features a very controversial remote. The Apple TV and Apple TV 4K use a trackpad-centric input method that inspires joy and causes frustration alike. Whether you like it or hate it, what you might not know is there are actually many different ways to control the Apple TV. So if you don’t like the Siri Remote, one of these options might make you happy. Siri Remote If you hate the Siri Remote because you find it hard to select things, these tips may help....