Saturday March 6
12:22
Two Patents were fulfilled last week as the Mac Pro Towe...
Over the years Patently Apple has covered many patents from Apple for things like store designs, fixtures, furniture and shelving, tables and flooring, Apple Store glass doors, and more. This week the U.S. Patent Office published two of Apple's patents covering their Mac Pro tower and Beats Headphones packaging systems.
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07:39
Apple Finally Reveals that one of their Foldable Display...
This week Patently Apple posted a report titled "Google has Filed for a Foldable Device Patent Describing a Flip Phone, a Dual Display Tablet and a Multi-Display Book-Like Device." We had noted in the report that this was the year we're to see Microsoft's Surface Neo come to market. It's a dual display tablet that doubles as a notebook with a slip over magnetic keyboard. On Thursday USPTO published an Apple patent that finally revealed that one of their long standing patents on a continuous display folded in two is now focused on being a laptop. It's the first time Apple focused their patent on this.
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07:33
Apple Confirms iMac Pro Will Be Discontinued When Suppli...
Apple on late Friday evening added a "while supplies last" notice to its iMac Pro product page worldwide, and removed all upgrade options for the computer, leaving only the standard configuration available to order for now.
We've since confirmed with Apple that when supplies run out, the iMac Pro will no longer be available whatsoever. Apple says the latest 27-inch iMac introduced in August is the preferred choice for the vast majority of pro iMac users, and said customers who need even more performance and expandability can choose the Mac Pro.
The latest 27-inch iMac features a 5K display with True Tone and a nano-texture glass option, up to a 10-core 10th-generation Intel Core i9 processor, up to 128GB of RAM, up to 8TB of storage, up to AMD...
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06:00
Top Stories: iPhone 13 Leaks, OLED iPads and Macs, New A...
iPhone rumors are heating up, with noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo this week releasing a wide-ranging report outlining his expectations for the iPhone lineup over the next three years.
This week also saw rumors about OLED displays potentially coming to iPad and Mac starting next year, increasing signs of AirTags functionality in iOS 14.5 betas, and more, so check out all of the details below!
iPhone 13 Rumors: Smaller Notch and Larger Batteries, 120Hz Display for Pro Models, and More
Well-known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo this week shared a lengthy list of expectations for future iPhones over the next few years.
Kuo said this year's iPhone 13 lineup will consist of the same four models as the iPhone 12 lineup, all with a smaller notch, larger batteries, Qualcomm's Snapdragon X60 modem with 5G...
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05:35
Apple has been Granted 16 Design Patents covering the iP...
On Friday Apple was granted 16 design patents in Hong Kong covering the iPhone Wallet with MagSafe and a series of iPhone Home Screen Graphical User Interfaces for widgets, edit pages and more. Our report also covers a few new Registered Trademarks granted to Apple by the U.S. Trademark Office late last month.
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Friday March 5
22:14
iMac Pro No Longer Custom Configurable, Available '...
Apple appears to be on the verge of discontinuing the iMac Pro, with the store page for the high-end all-in-one Mac including a "While supplies last" tagline and only the base model with no custom configurations available for purchase.
The iMac Pro launched in December 2017, and while there have been a few tweaks to the available configurations over the years, it has received no substantial hardware updates over its lifetime. As a result, we have been recommending for some time that users not purchase the iMac Pro as a high-end standard iMac currently offers a better value.
There have been a few rumors of an updated iMac Pro over the years, including from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo...
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17:21
Review: OWC's Envoy Pro FX is an Ultra Fast, Expens...
A few months ago, OWC introduced the Envoy Pro FX, a portable SSD storage drive that is described as "the fastest, most compatible drive ever." I take a closer look at the Envoy Pro FX and its capabilities in my review below.
Key Features
- Wide compatibility: The drive can be connected to a wide range of devices with Thunderbolt 3/4 or USB-C ports, such as the latest Mac, iPad Pro, and iPad Air models, as well as PCs and Microsoft Surface devices. There is also a USB-A adapter attached to the Thunderbolt cable included in the box.
- Very fast speeds: Thunderbolt 3/4 compatibility allows for very fast read/write speeds up to an advertised 2,800 MB/s. I test speeds below.
- Bus-powered: The drive is powered by the device it is connected to, not a power supply.
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13:25
Apple's Upcoming iPhone 12 MagSafe Battery Pack
Apple is working on a MagSafe-compatible battery pack for the iPhone 12, which unlike prior Smart Battery Cases for earlier iPhones, will attach to the iPhone 12 models with magnets.
The battery pack will be easy to pop on and off the iPhone, and because it will be easily removable, it won't be as bulky or as awkward as prior Apple-designed battery options. The MagSafe battery pack isn't out yet, but this guide covers everything we've heard about it so far.
Current Rumors
Signs of a MagSafe battery pack were first spotted in code in the iOS 14.5 beta, which had a reference to an unannounced "battery pack." The name was notable because there is no current product that Apple calls a battery pack, as prior Apple-designed battery options were referred to as Smart Battery...
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11:09
MacRumors Giveaway: Win an Apple Watch Series 6 and Band...
10:59
A Look Inside Apple's 23,000 Square-Foot Fitness+ S...
Apple Fitness+, the latest service to join the Apple family, integrates tightly with the Apple Watch to offer a comprehensive and growing selection of workout and exercise videos made by a team of professional trainers.
Apple Fitness+ Studio (via Men's Health)
Apple curates and records all of the videos at a location in Santa Monica, California, and each video features a similar background and style. For the first time, thanks to a virtual tour by Apple given to Men's Health, we have a look inside the Fitness+ studio. The virtual tour of Apple's 23,000 square-foot studio was conducted by Apple's senior director of Fitness for Health Technologies, Jay Blahnik.
The Fitness+ studio is modern, featuring wood accents and "all-white everything,"...
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10:33
Tough-Guy Ray Liotta joins the Cast of the Limited Apple...
Emmy winner and general tough guy Ray Liotta will make a return to series television as a lead opposite Taron Egerton and Paul Walter Hauser in Apple’s limited series In with the Devil
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10:30
Ray Liotta and Taron Egerton to Star in Apple TV+ Series...
Apple is working on a six-episode limited series called "In With The Devil," which is set to star Ray Liotta, Taron Egerton, and Paul Walter Hauser, reports Deadline.
"In With The Devil" is based on the James Keene and Hillel Levin novel "In With The Devil: A Fallen Hero, A Serial Killer, and A Dangerous Bargain for Redemption," the true crime story of a football star who ends up in prison and is tasked with coaxing a confession out of a serial killer to get released.
Egerton, known for the "Kingsman" movies, will play James Keene, the football star who gets in trouble with the law and thrown in prison with no chance of parole. Hauser, known for "Cobra Kai" and "BlacKkKlansman," will play the serial killer whom Egerton attempts to befriend. Liotta will play the role of a Chicago policeman who is also Keene's father.
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10:22
Apple Releases Third watchOS 7.4 Public Beta With iPhone...
Apple today seeded the third beta of an upcoming watchOS 7.4 update to public beta testers, with the new beta coming two weeks after the second public beta and a day after the release of the third developer beta.
The watchOS 7.4 update can be downloaded after upgrading your iPhone to the public beta version of iOS 14.5. After installing iOS 14.5, the watchOS 7.4 software should show up, as long as you have the proper profile from Apple's beta software website. To update to the new software, the Apple Watch needs to have 50 percent battery life, it must be placed on the charger, and it must be in range of the iPhone...
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09:59
Apple Patent reveals a possible Redesign of their HomePo...
While it's great to have a light-display at the top of the HomePod, it's impossible to view it if a user is sitting beside it and can't view the top of the HomePod. Yesterday the US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application from Apple that relates to a possible future redesign of the HomePod to accommodate a much larger display area.
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09:53
Class Action Lawsuit Over Apple Providing Refurbished Re...
Initially filed in 2016, a class action lawsuit that accuses Apple of violating the Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act, Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, and other U.S. laws by providing customers with refurbished replacement devices is set to proceed to trial August 16, according to a notice this week from law firm Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP.
Apple's repair terms and conditions state that, when servicing a customer's product, the company "may use parts or products that are new or refurbished and equivalent to new in performance and reliability." Plaintiffs in the lawsuit, Maldonado v. Apple Inc., allege that refurbished or "remanufactured" devices are not "equivalent to new in performance and reliability" and thus are seeking monetary damages from Apple.
The class includes U.S....
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09:06
All the Apps That Support Apple's Spatial Audio Fea...
Spatial audio is a sonic feature exclusive to AirPods Pro and AirPods Max that adds surround sound to Apple's premium audio wearables. By utilizing dynamic head tracking, it brings a theater-like audio experience to the movie or video you're watching, so that it seems as if the sound is coming from all around you.
The feature works by comparing the data from your iOS device's gyroscope and accelerometer against the data from your AirPods Pro or AirPods Max, ensuring that the sound field stays anchored to the device, even if you move your head.
Unsurprisingly, spatial audio isn't universally supported by third-party apps and services. To save you spending time wondering if a particular app works with the feature, we've put together a list below of all the apps that have officially been...
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08:20
iPhone 13 Rumor Recap: Smaller Notch, Larger Batteries,...
While we are likely at least six months away from Apple unveiling the so-called iPhone 13 lineup, rumors about the devices are starting to accumulate, so we've put together this recap of everything that is expected so far.
The upcoming iPhone 13 lineup will consist of the same four models and the same screen sizes as the iPhone 12 lineup, according to reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, suggesting that there will be a 5.4-inch iPhone 13 mini, 6.1-inch iPhone 13, 6.1-inch iPhone 13 Pro, and 6.7-inch iPhone 13 Pro Max. These names are simply placeholders, as Apple could certainly decide to use iPhone 12s branding or entirely different naming.
Key features expected across all four iPhone 13 models:
- A15 chip: A faster system-on-a-chip in the next iPhones is a virtual guarantee, with the iPhone 13 lineup expected to be equipped with an...
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08:04
Review: Aqara Camera Hub G2H and Sensors Offer Easy Setu...
Aqara makes a range of HomeKit-compatible smart home devices for multiple regions around the world. This review takes a look at six of Aqara's most popular products, including the Camera Hub G2H, Motion Sensor, Door and Window Sensor, Water Leak Sensor, Vibration Sensor, and Single Switch Module T1.
With this broad selection of accessories, supported by the Camera Hub G2H, I was able to create a varied HomeKit setup and put Aqara's devices to the test. While Aqara does have its own app for controlling and setting up the accessories, it is possible to control, automate, and manage them entirely through Apple's Home app.
Designs
All of the Aqara smart home devices share the same minimalist design language. With...
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07:26
Is setting up a Wireless Network at Home a bit confusing...
The US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application from Apple yesterday titled "Electronic Device with Intuitive Control Interface." Apple has invented a display system and circuitry that could work with a head mounted device like a VR headset, eyeglasses or an iPhone. Apple's new system will allow a non-geek to set up a wireless home system like a pro
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06:59
Deals: Take Up to $100 Off 2020 iPad Pro Models at Amazo...
Today we're highlighting a few deals on the iPad Pro at Amazon and B&H Photo, which are providing up to $100 off Apple's 2020 11-inch and 12.9-inch tablets. Sale prices start at $849.00 for the 256GB Wi-Fi 11-inch iPad Pro, down from $899.00.
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There are a few more deals on the larger screened 12.9-inch models, which start at $949.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi 12.9-inch iPad Pro, down from $999.00. Each size also has some cellular versions on sale as well, all of which you'll find below.
11-Inch iPad Pro
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