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Tim Cook says early iPhone 12 data is ‘quite good,’ blames COVID-19 uncertainty for lack of Q1 2021 guidance

November 2, 2020

Following Apple’s Q4 2020 earnings release, CEO Tim Cook has offered additional commentary on the numbers in an interview with CNBC. Apple CFO Luca Maestri also added some additional details in an interview with the Financial Times. Notably, the iPhone 12 launched too late to be included in Apple’s fiscal Q4 earnings numbers. Instead, it’ll be entirely factored into Q1 of 2021.

Tim Cook: Apple working ‘really hard’ to solve supply constraints affecting iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch

November 2, 2020

During Apple’s Q4 2020 earnings call with investors and analysts, Apple CEO Tim Cook touched on some of the supply constraints plaguing the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac lineups. Cook said that Apple is working “really, really hard” to solve the supply problems as…

iOS 14 beta users are being notified with a constant message about a non-existent update

November 2, 2020

It’s not just you. Once again, iOS beta users are facing an annoying message about a non-existent update. This time, users with iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 beta installed on the iPhone and iPad are being prompted with erroneous messages informing them to update to the latest beta…

Hands-on with iOS 14’s Sound Recognition feature that listens for doorbells, smoke alarms, more

November 2, 2020

iOS 14 brings a range of valuable new features, and some of them are designed as Accessibility options but happen to be useful for just about everyone. Read along for a hands-on look at how to use iPhone Sound Recognition to get alerts for things like doorbells, running water, smoke alarms, crying babies, animals, and more. Another one of the Accessibility features in iOS 14 that’s appealing…

Analysts optimistic about AAPL Q4 2020 earnings despite iPhone delay

November 2, 2020

Analysts appear optimistic about tomorrow’s AAPL Q4 2020 earnings report, despite the fact that it won’t include any flagship iPhone sales this year … Apple will tomorrow report its earnings for fiscal Q4/calendar Q3, running from July to September. Last year, the…

Eve Light Strip becomes first accessory to support HomeKit Adaptive Lighting in iOS 14

November 2, 2020

One of the new HomeKit features in iOS 14 is something called Adaptive Lighting, which automatically adjusts the color temperatures of smart lights based on time of day. Popular HomeKit accessory maker Eve has announced today that its Eve Light Strip is now the first to…

Video: New durability test puts iPhone 12 Pro through scratch, bend, and fire tests

November 2, 2020

The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro include what Apple refers to as “Ceramic Shield” protection over the display to improve durability against cracks and shatters. Now, YouTuber JerryRigEverything has put the iPhone 12 Pro through a litany of tests to find out more details about Apple’s durability claims. As we’ve said before, Apple is careful to point out that Ceramic Shield’s durability…

Apple refreshes its Clips app with new UI, horizontal support, HDR recording on iPhone 12

November 2, 2020

We haven’t heard from Apple’s Clips app in a while but today the company says it has released the app’s biggest update yet. New features and changes include a refreshed user interface, the ability to record in both vertical and horizontal aspect ratios, and is…

Redesigned PlayStation iOS and Android app lands with voice chat, PS5 features, more

November 2, 2020

Sony is out with an all-new PlayStation app for both iOS and Android today aiming to “amplify your connections with friends and the games you love to play even when you’re away from your console.” The new app includes a total redesign, voice chat, PS Store integration…

First iPhone 12 mini hands-on video shows new 5.4-inch design in detail

November 2, 2020

The iPhone 12 mini won’t be available for pre-order until next week, but a YouTuber has managed to get his hands on one early. The video offers our first real-world look at the iPhone 12 mini, and its new 5.4-inch display alongside comparisons to other iPhone models as well. Update: The original video has been removed and we’re unable to share a copy of it. The comparison screenshots remain.