In this week’s top stories: Tim Cook makes a big announcement regarding iPhone throttling, possible iPhone X design improvements, a beautiful watchOS 5 concept, and much more. Read on for all of this week’s top stories…
This week, Tim Cook made the big announcement that iPhone users will be able to turn off iPhone battery performance throttling in a future update. Cook’s comments came during an ABC interview, where he also talked up the company’s latest tax news.
Cook says the update will be available to developers next month, indicating a possible public release in March.
As for those tax announcements, Apple revealed this week that it will invest $350 billion into the United States economy over the next five years. Furthermore, the company is also planning a new physical presence in the United States, which will serve as a technical support center.
As its release looms, Apple’s HomePod smart speaker received FCC approval this week, while a separate report claimed that supplier Inventec has shipped the first 1 million units. We’re still waiting for an official release date from Apple, however.
Lastly, a new link surfaced that will crash Messages on your iOS and macOS devices. The link looks harmless, but can cause some frustrating problems if you’re on the receiving end. Thankfully, Apple says an update is coming next week to fix it.
These and the rest of this week’s top stories below:
iPhone |
- Tim Cook says users will be able to turn off iPhone battery performance throttling in future iOS update
- iPhone X’s one design limitation rumored to be improved next year
- KGI lowers iPhone X sales estimates, reiterates 6.1-inch LCD iPhone coming in fall
- Latest iPhone battery lawsuit calls for recycling program to be suspended
- Comment: With a rumored new iPhone lineup, it’s time for new names
- Apple Pay Progress: Gas pumps, ATMs, person-to-person, more
Apple Watch | HomePod | Mac |
- Google Arts & Culture tops iOS free app charts for all the wrong reasons
- HomePod launch appears imminent as smart speaker receives FCC approval
- Report: First 1 million HomePods begin shipping from supplier Inventec, 10-12 million expected this year
- Vikings-Saints NFL game caused Apple Watch elevated heart rate alerts for fans
- Digitimes reports no major MacBook Pro update expected in 2018
iOS | macOS | tvOS | watchOS
- watchOS 5 dream concept imagines info-dense faces, podcast playback, more
- PSA: This link will crash Messages on iOS and macOS, cause resprings & more
- Apple releases iOS 11.2.5 beta 7, watchOS 4.2.2 beta 5 & macOS 10.13.3 beta 6
- PSA: New macOS DNS hijacking malware discovered, also capable of screenshots, file access, more
- Google Arts & Culture tops iOS free app charts for all the wrong reasons
- Apple overhauls App Store web interface with new iOS-like design
- BMW nickel and diming owners with subscription based CarPlay for $80/year
AAPL Company |
- Apple announces plans for a new campus as it pledges $350B to US economy
- Apple-owned FileMaker debuts ad campaign starring ‘The Office’ cast
- Apple employee shuttles are being attacked during work commute to campus
- Here’s the full email Tim Cook sent to Apple employees announcing bonuses & new charity donation matching
- Here’s the full email Tim Cook sent to Apple employees announcing bonuses & new charity donation matching
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This week’s top video |
- Hands-on: Ugreen’s 20000mAh MFi Power Bank with built-in Lightning cable [Video]
- Hands-on: ‘Flir One Pro’ turns your iPhone into a thermal imaging camera that’s helpful for homeowners [Video]
- Hands-on: Nomad Wireless Hub with integrated 4-port USB charger [Video]
Happy Hour Podcast #156 |
This week Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple’s efforts to build a new TV service, the fate of the iPhone X notch and recent iPhone sales, CarPlay news out of the International Auto Show in Detroit, a beautiful watchOS 5 mockup, and HomePod predictions.
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