News & Reviews:   Apple

Previously, we reported on Apple confirming that it will comply with the European Union’s (EU) new law for a unified USB-C charging port. Now, it looks like the EU is not done just yet and may force Apple to do more changes on its mobile devices, including allowing for third-party app stores, app sideloading and iMessage interoperability with non-Apple devices.

The iconic light-up Apple logo on the back of MacBooks may be making a comeback in the near future after its 7-year-long absence. This is following a successful patent application by the tech giant on the implementation of “Electronic Devices With Backlit Partial Mirror Structure” published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office last week.

Despite it only being October, it looks like Apple has already finished with its product releases for the year and will only be launching new products in 2023. This is according to reliable tipster Mark Gurman who also revealed that Apple will be releasing M2-based MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch laptops in the first quarter of 2023.

Apple CEO Tim Cook has revealed that the company is currently facing challenges to keep up with the demand for its iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. In fact, the new iPhone 14 Pro models are so popular that the company is constrained from the day they were launched, prompting Apple to chase supply by ramping up production.

With the release of the 10th generation iPad and the M2-powered iPad Pro last week, the Apple iPad lineup is now more extensive yet confusing than ever. Well, if a new report is to be believed, the lineup will be getting even more extensive, as Apple may release a massive 16-inch iPad next year.

Recently, the European Union (EU) passed a law which makes it mandatory for manufacturers to use USB-C port for the charging of their devices. Of course, this affects Apple the most as its iPhone lineup still uses Lightning and the tech giant has come out and said that it will comply with the new regulation.

Previously, we reported that the new Crash Detection feature on the iPhone 14 series is mistaking roller coaster rides for car accidents, prompting Apple to say that “there’s no silver bullet” for the feature. Now, with the release of iOS 16.2 beta, Apple is letting users report to the company when Emergency SOS is unintentionally triggered on iPhones.

After the surprise drop of new iPads, Apple might have another one for us before the year ends. The latest report suggests the company is gearing up to launch new MacBook Pro models and Mac mini PC next month.

Apple today revised the subscription prices of its services, including Apple TV+, Apple Music and Apple One bundles. Taking effect starting today, an Apple spokesperson cited several reasons for the price hike, including increasing licensing costs and more.

Apple has finally released the highly anticipated iPadOS 16 update for supported iPads which brings with it many new features and improvements from the previous version. Since the initial release was skipped last month, the update comes in the form of iPadOS 16.1 and is rolling out at the same time as iOS 16.1. watchOS 9.1 and tvOS 16.1.