Month: February 2019

Fourteen members of Congress demand Apple, Google remove Absher app from app stores

Fourteen members of Congress wrote to Apple and Google's CEOs on Thursday demanding they remove Absher (pictured), an app which…

5 years ago

‘Premium’ smartphone models (such as the iPhone) continue to fuel market growth

Although global smartphone demand declined 3% in 2018 to 1.44 billion, sales remain strong and reached $522 billion with “premium”…

5 years ago

Wirecard offering Twisto customers Apple Pay support in the Czech Republic

Wirecard, which specializes in digital financial technology, now offers customers of Twisto, a Czech mobile payment provider, Apple Pay as…

5 years ago

Judge: Apple has to deal with infringement claims made by Evolved Wireless

Apple can't escape parts of a patent suit brought by Evolved Wireless because heavily redacted copies of a licensing agreement…

5 years ago

Apple COO Jeff Williams: no, our products aren’t priced too high

In a speech at Elon University on Feb. 22, Apple Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams said he realized some folks…

5 years ago

AirDrops Bluetooth 5.0 Wireless Earbuds: Exceptional sound at a bargain price

Do you want the sound, style and convenience of Apple AirPods, but don’t want to spend $159? Take a look…

5 years ago

Apple patent filing hints at improved sound for AirPods, Beats headphones

Apple has filed for a patent (number 20190058952) for “spatial headphone transparency” that shows the company is looking for ways…

5 years ago

How to remember more of what you read online

Recently, I learned a valuable tip from Reader’s Digest on how to remember more of what you read.

5 years ago

Future Apple Watches could automatically adjust the watch band tightness

Future Apple Watches could sport watchbands that automatically adjust their tightness. Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,206,623 )…

5 years ago

Notable apps and updates, Feb. 18-23

On a regular basis, Apple World Today posts a list of notable new apps or app updates that have been released. They…

5 years ago

News round-up: TSMC expected to land the first Apple orders for 2020 iPhones (and more news)

TSMC is expected to secure the first 5nm chip (likely the “A14”) orders from Apple for the 2020 iPhones. The…

5 years ago

Apple World Today Video Tip: How to find contacts with Spotlight

Tired of having to scroll through hundreds of names in contacts if you’re looking for someone’s phone number or email…

5 years ago

Apple closes retail stores in the Eastern District of Texas due to ‘patent trolls’

Apple plans to close both of its retail stores within the Eastern District of Texas — Apple Willow Bend in…

5 years ago

Apple wants Federal Circuit to undo a $439 million patent judgement

Apple has asked the whole Federal Circuit to rehear a panel decision upholding a $439 million Eastern District of Texas…

5 years ago

Deal: Keep kids safe online with WebWatcher

Do you worry about what your kids are seeing online? Sure, the web can be a great resource for learning…

5 years ago