The next great idea in tech is not going to emerge from the Cupertino spaceship—the company is too good at its current job to be disruptive. https://media.wired.com/photos/5c53814cc2835a2c29c0dcfd/master/pass/Ideas-Apple-w.jpg
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Apple’s iPhone installed base hits 900 million
Apple has been happy to tell you how many iOS devices it has shipped, but how many iPhones are there in the wild, really? You now know. As part of a call discussing the company’s mixed earnings, CFO Luca Maestri revealed that Apple has an installed base of 900 million iPhones — the first time […]
Forget the iPhone Shortfall. Apple’s All About Services Now
Like others before it, Apple must navigate a shift from selling devices to selling content and services like the App Store. https://media.wired.com/photos/5c2e67925ecee564c818701d/master/pass/Apple-Sales-1074555358.jpg
The Silver Lining in Apple’s Very Bad iPhone News
Turns out people are upgrading their iPhones less frequently. That’s not good for Apple’s revenue—but great for everyone else. https://media.wired.com/photos/5c2d3e1a59e96b0db4565b57/master/pass/iPhone-Sales-1032297302.jpg
Apple says iOS update will avoid Qualcomm patents, China iPhone ban
Enlarge / iPhones are seen at an Apple Store in Tianjin, China. (credit: Zhang Peng/LightRocket via Getty Images) Apple’s patent battle with Qualcomm in China has intensified this week, with Qualcomm seeking a broader ban and Apple claiming it has a workaround to avoid Qualcomm’s patents. On Monday, Qualcomm announced that a Chinese court had […]
Trade war counter attack? China slams Apple with iPhone sale ban over ‘patent violations’
Chinese courts have granted a preliminary injunction to US chip-maker Qualcomm which would effectively ban the majority of older iPhone models from sale in China, in a possible trade war counter attack. On the surface, the battle is between two major name tech companies, Apple and Qualcomm, who have been engaged in high-stakes legal battles […]
China grants Qualcomm a ban on some iPhone sales
A Chinese court granted Qualcomm an injunction against Apple that halts sales and imports of most iPhone models in the country. The court ruled that several devices, including iPhone X, violated two Qualcomm patents related to resizing photos and managing apps. The injunction reportedly affects iPhone 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus […]
This stylish, funny game about gentrification just won Apple’s iPhone game of the year award (AAPL)
Ben Esposito “Donut County” was just awarded the distinction of iPhone game of the year by Apple itself. The game, which costs $ 5, casts you as the pilot of a hole in the ground, with a mission to swallow up anything and everything. The game is silly, and fun to play, but it has […]
New Scam Apps Take Advantage of iPhone Touch ID
Touch ID is seamless, which makes it great for unlocking your phone—and for App Store scammers. https://media.wired.com/photos/5c058906d537792d054b53fb/master/pass/Fingerprint-171151164.jpg
The Morning After: Smart helmets and Google Fi on iPhone
Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. The LA Auto Show is in full swing, and you absolutely must see Audi’s slick E-Tron GT. In other news, Elon Musk’s LA tunnel plans have changed, and Nintendo is adopting a friendlier stance toward content creators on Twitch and YouTube. Have a nice Wednesday! Local politics aren’t boring […]
