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  • When will Apple’s new Robots hit the market?

    When will Apple’s new Robots hit the market?

    Apple is working on new types of robots for homes, according to an expert who studies Apple’s supply chain, Ming-Chi Kuo. These robots include both human-shaped and non-human-shaped designs. However, Kuo suggests we might have to wait a while for these robots to actually be made in large numbers, if they ever are.

    Right now, Apple’s robot projects are just at the early stages where they test if ideas can work. If Apple decides to go ahead, Kuo thinks they might not start making these robots in big amounts until 2028 or even later.

    This news follows after a group of Apple’s robotics experts created a robot that looks like a lamp but moves like a living thing. Last year, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman shared that Apple was also working on a smaller robot with a screen like an iPad on a movable arm. He thought this robot might be announced in 2026 or 2027, but Kuo now believes it could be 2028 or beyond.

    Gurman explains that this smaller robot would be controlled by Siri and Apple’s smart tech. It could move its screen to look at you if you say “look at me,” especially handy during video calls. It would also know who’s talking to it by recognizing different voices.

    This robot might be a premium version of Apple’s upcoming smart home controller, which is expected to come out this year. Gurman guesses it might cost around $1,000, but this could change as plans develop.

  • Ex-Apple Engineer Apologizes for Leaks: ‘A big and costly error’

    Ex-Apple Engineer Apologizes for Leaks: ‘A big and costly error’

    Last year, we shared news about Apple taking legal action against Andrew Aude, their former software engineer, for sharing secrets about upcoming projects, including details on the Journal app and Vision Pro headset.

    According to 9to5Mac, the lawsuit was dropped on Thursday by the Santa Clara County Superior Court after Apple and Aude came to terms on a settlement. The details of this settlement aren’t public, but Aude made an apology online.

    On the social media site X, which used to be Twitter, Aude admitted that leaking information was a “big and costly error.”

    Here’s what Aude said in his apology:

    “I worked at Apple as a software engineer for almost eight years. I had access to a lot of private company info, including details about products that weren’t out yet. But instead of keeping these secrets, I shared them with journalists. I didn’t see it then, but it was a huge mistake. It ruined friendships and professional connections I’d built over years. My career in software engineering took a hit, and it’s going to be tough to start over. Leaking wasn’t worth it. I’m truly sorry to my colleagues who worked so hard on these projects and kept them confidential. They deserved better.”

    Aude started at Apple in 2016, focusing on improving battery life, and was let go in 2023 after his leaks came to light. For more on this story, check out our previous articles on the lawsuit.

  • Apple releases first update for new party app

    Apple releases first update for new party app

    Apple has just introduced an update for their brand-new app called Party Invites, which was released for iPhone users on Tuesday. This app lets you make fancy digital invitations for your events.

    Just one day after its release, Apple came out with Party Invites version 1.0.1, fixing some issues in the first version.

    Here’s what’s new in Party Invites version 1.0.1:

    • The app now runs smoother and doesn’t crash as often.

    If you had any trouble with the app slowing down or stopping unexpectedly, try updating it and see if it works better.

    Curious about how cool these invitations can look? Check out the example I made, which is inspired by the invitation for the iPhone 5s launch. Many people noticed that the design of that event’s invitation looks a lot like the Party Invites app icon.

  • Discover ‘Weave’: Your new app for social media, blogs, and more on iPhone

    Discover ‘Weave’: Your new app for social media, blogs, and more on iPhone

    The team behind the beloved Twitterrific app has just released ‘Weave’, a new app designed to blend your social media, blogs, and other online content into one easy-to-use timeline.

    Weave Brings Together Your Online World on iPhone and iPad

    A while back, we shared news about ‘Project Tapestry’, which has now evolved into ‘Weave’ and is available on the App Store for both iPhone and iPad. The app’s main goal? To create a single, flowing timeline where you can enjoy your favorite blogs, social networks, and more.

    Here’s what you can expect from Weave:

    • Your Internet, Your Rules: Weave mixes posts from platforms like Bluesky, Mastodon, Tumblr, alongside RSS feeds, podcasts, and YouTube videos. Everything appears in the order it happens, so you see what’s new first, without any algorithmic interference.
    • Easy Browsing: With Weave, you can look through content from many sources effortlessly. Set up your timelines, sync where you left off on different devices, and enjoy your feeds in a clear, colorful layout.
    • No Spoilers Here: Set up rules to filter out content you don’t want to see, keeping your feed spoiler-free and tailored to your interests.
    • Find What You Need: Search across all your feeds at once. Whether it’s a blog post, video, or podcast, Weave helps you find it quickly and save it for later.
    • Privacy First: Weave keeps your data on your device, ensuring your privacy. There’s no selling or sharing of your information.
    • Expand Your Weave: With custom connectors, you can add even more types of content. If there’s an open data feed out there, you can connect it to Weave.

    Weave offers the kind of user-friendly customization you’d expect from Twitterrific creators, including options for icons, layouts, and fonts, plus support for both light and dark modes. You can save articles for later, too.

    Weave is free to download from the App Store, but you can opt for a subscription to enjoy features like ad removal, custom timelines, and more. Subscription options include $1.99 per month, $19.99 per year, or a one-time payment of $79.99.

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  • Apple talks about ads on X again

    Apple talks about ads on X again

    The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple has been in discussions with X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, about bringing their ads back to the site. These talks happened just recently.

    In the past, Apple decided to stop its advertising on X back in 2023 after Elon Musk, X’s owner, made some controversial remarks that were seen as antisemitic. There were also concerns because Apple’s ads were appearing next to posts that supported Hitler.

    The situation got more complicated when Musk did something at Donald Trump’s inauguration that many thought looked like a Nazi salute. This has made some people question if Apple should even think about advertising on X again.

    However, Musk is very close to Trump and has a big influence in his administration. This might make it easier for Apple to decide to advertise on X again since Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, gave a significant donation to Trump’s inauguration and was there in person. Other tech leaders have also been making financial moves to stay in good graces with the new administration.

    According to the Wall Street Journal, other big companies are also rethinking their advertising strategies on X. Amazon, for instance, is planning to increase its ad budget on the platform, which could help X manage its financial issues. Musk himself has admitted that X isn’t doing great; he’s said user numbers aren’t growing, and the site’s income isn’t much to brag about.

    Given the political and social aspects of this topic, we’ve placed the discussion in our Political News forum. Everyone can read the thread, but you need at least 100 posts to join in the conversation.

  • The New X App: Coming soon for all your money needs

    The New X App: Coming soon for all your money needs

    When Elon Musk took over Twitter, he made a big change by renaming it to X. His goal was to turn it into something called the “everything app,” similar to WeChat in China.

    WeChat began as just a messaging app but has grown to include almost everything you can think of in daily life, like paying for things, booking cabs, or even checking your health stats. It’s like having a mini-internet inside one app where you can do so much without needing to switch apps.

    Musk wants to bring this idea to the West with the new X App. He’s talked about making it a place where you can handle all your money matters. This includes using it as a mobile wallet, sending money to friends, paying bills, and linking it to your bank.

    X’s CEO, Linda Yaccarino, has shared that we’ll see this app launch this year. They’ve already teamed up with Visa as their first partner for the X Money Account. Here’s what users can expect:

    • Secure and fast money transfers straight to your X wallet with Visa Direct.
    • Link your debit card for easy person-to-person payments.
    • Quick bank transfers to move money in and out of your account.

    This is just the beginning, with more big news expected. The phrase “LFG,” meaning “Let’s F*cking Go,” shows how excited they are about this launch. The focus seems to be on making person-to-person payments easy first, with plans to add more ways to use the app for shopping and other services later.

  • Old Apple Watches can’t get new software update

    Old Apple Watches can’t get new software update

    The latest watchOS 11.3 update has accidentally messed up updates for some older Apple Watches, according to what people are saying on social media.

    If you have an Apple Watch Series 4, Series 5, or the first Apple Watch SE, you might run into a problem. These models can’t move to the new watchOS 11, and now, there’s a glitch that stops them from getting the last big update for watchOS 10, called watchOS 10.6.1.

    If your Apple Watch wasn’t on watchOS 10.6.1 before the new updates came out, you won’t be able to install it now. So, if you’re using one of these older watches with an older software version, you’re stuck. Also, some of these watches won’t connect to your iPhone if they’re on an older version of watchOS 10.

    This problem only affects the older models that can’t go beyond watchOS 10, specifically those not already updated to 10.6.1 from last August. Apple is expected to sort this out soon, so keep an eye out for a fix.

  • New iPhone SE 4 model shows us what’s not included

    New iPhone SE 4 model shows us what’s not included

    As we get closer to the release of the new iPhone SE 4, fake models of the phone have appeared online, giving us a sneak peek at what to expect – or not expect.

    These fake phones, which are just for showing what the real one might look like, were posted on X by a user named Majin Bu. They shared photos and a small video to highlight the design.

    There’s been a lot of talk about whether this new iPhone SE would have a new kind of screen cutout called ‘Dynamic Island’ or just the old ‘notch’. From these models, it seems like it’s going to stick with the notch, similar to the iPhone 14. You can see the camera cutout for selfies on the front, and there’s only one camera on the back, just like we thought. The phone also has a glass back and an aluminum frame.

    Rumors about new buttons like an Action Button or a Camera Control Button don’t seem to be true, according to these models. They look a lot like earlier leaks from another leaker, Sonny Dickson.

    Apart from what you can see, the iPhone SE 4 is expected to have a new, quicker A18 processor, Apple’s own modem chip, and 8GB of RAM. This RAM amount is what’s needed for Apple’s new smart features. The camera will probably be the same 48-megapixel one used in the iPhone 16.

    Apple is likely to launch this new iPhone SE in March or April. It’s meant to be their cheapest phone, and while it might cost a bit more than before, they’re trying to keep it under $500.

  • When will the new iPhone SE, iPad 11, and iPad Air come out?

    When will the new iPhone SE, iPad 11, and iPad Air come out?

    A leak has recently given us hints about when we might see the new iPhone SE 4, iPad 11, and iPad Air models.

    A private account on X (formerly Twitter) shared that these upcoming devices will come with iOS 18.3 or iPadOS 18.3 already installed when they hit the market. While we don’t know the exact release date, it looks like they’ll be announced sometime between March and April, before iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 roll out.

    The leak included the build numbers for these new software versions:

    • iOS 18.3 for iPhone SE (4th generation): 22D8062
    • iPadOS 18.3 for iPad 11 and iPad Air (2025): 22D2060, 22D2062

    The final test versions of iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 were released this week, suggesting that the updates might be available for current devices next week.

    Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman mentioned that new MacBook Air models with the M4 chip might be announced before these iPads and iPhone, potentially making them Apple’s first big reveal of 2025.

    The new iPhone SE is expected to look like the iPhone 14 or iPhone 16 with a 6.1-inch OLED screen, Face ID, a USB-C port, and a single 48-megapixel camera. It might also have a new A-series chip, 8GB of RAM to support Apple’s AI features, and Apple’s own 5G modem.

    The iPad 11 is rumored to have an A17 Pro chip with 8GB of RAM, also supporting Apple’s AI features. For the iPad Air, there’s some confusion; some leaks suggest an M3 chip, while others hint at the M4 chip that’s in the latest iPad Pro.

    New Magic Keyboards are also on the way for these iPads.

    This information gives us a clearer picture of what to expect from Apple in the coming months.

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  • Apple drops to third in China’s smartphone market due to declining sales

    Apple drops to third in China’s smartphone market due to declining sales

    Apple has seen a big drop in iPhone sales in China, moving from the top spot to third place in the last three months of 2024. According to a report from Counterpoint Research, iPhone sales in China decreased by 18.2% compared to the previous year in the fourth quarter of 2024.

    This left Apple with a 17.1% share of the market, behind Huawei with 18.1% and Xiaomi with 17.2%. Just a year before, Apple was leading with a 19% share. This is the first time since the U.S. banned Huawei that Apple has been outranked by a Chinese company.

    Several reasons explain Apple’s struggles in China. One is the tough competition from local brands, and another is that Apple’s new “Apple Intelligence” feature, launched with the iPhone 16 in September 2024 in the U.S., isn’t available in China because of local laws.

    Apple might work with Chinese companies to offer these features later. Meanwhile, Huawei has done well, growing by 15.5% thanks to AI in their Mate 70 and Nova 13 phones. The overall smartphone market in China also shrank by 3.2% in the same quarter, being the only period in 2024 with less growth.

    Despite this, Apple held onto third place, with sales figures close to Xiaomi’s.

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