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  • EU Wants to Crack Open Apple’s Walled Garden Even More

    EU Wants to Crack Open Apple’s Walled Garden Even More

    The EU has its sights set on Apple once again, with the bloc looking to force Apple to open its walled garden.

    Apple is famous for its tightly controlled ecosystem. The company has already weather legal challenges within the US to its closed ecosystem, but the EU appears poised to issue further challenges, especially after forcing the company to adopt USB-C instead of its own Lightning port.

    According to Reuters, EU industry chief Thierry Breton met with Apple CEO Tim Cook to discuss the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The DMA is the EU’s sweeping legislation aimed at reigning in Big Tech, especially so-called “gatekeeper” companies that control entire platforms.

    “The next job for Apple and other Big Tech, under the DMA (Digital Markets Act) is to open up its gates to competitors,” Breton told Reuters.

    “Be it the electronic wallet, browsers or app stores, consumers using an Apple iPhone should be able to benefit from competitive services by a range of providers,” he said.

    Only time will tell if anything more comes from Breton’s comments, but the EU is certainly not a jurisdiction to be trifled with when it comes to its efforts to regulate Big Tech.

  • iPhone Won’t Get New OLED Till the iPhone 16

    iPhone Won’t Get New OLED Till the iPhone 16

    A new report says the Apple iPhone won’t receive new OLED tech until the iPhone 16, with the iPhone 15 slated to receive the existing tech.

    According to The Elec, via AppleInsider, Samsung will use the same M12 OLED materials in the iPhone 15 as is currently used in the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

    The next generation of materials, M13, seems slated for Samsung’s own phones, as well as those of other non-Apple clients. The next material upgrade for the iPhone will be M14 materials Samsung is already working on, and will likely be used in the iPhone 16.

    While some will no doubt be disappointed that the iPhone will skip a generation of OLED tech, most people probably won’t notice, given how good the iPhone’s screen already is.

  • Apple Fixing iPhone 12 and 12 Pro Speaker Issues for Free

    Apple Fixing iPhone 12 and 12 Pro Speaker Issues for Free

    Apple has announced a service repair program to fix defective iPhone 12 and 12 Pro speakers for free.

    A small percentage of iPhone 12 and 12 Pro phones shipped with a defective receiver module component. As a result, once the component fails, impacted devices may have sound issues, including no sound coming through the receiver when making or receiving calls.

    The issue affects devices manufactured between October 2020 and April 2021. Apple says in a blog post that it will repair defective devices for free.

    To initiate the process, customers should go to an Apple Authorized Service Provider, make an appointed at an Apple Store, or contact Apple Support for mail-in Apple Repair Center service.

  • Apple Fixes Issue Where macOS Monterey Could Brick Some Machines

    Apple Fixes Issue Where macOS Monterey Could Brick Some Machines

    Apple has addressed an issue that led the latest version of macOS, macOS Monterey, to brick some Macs.

    A major operating system release often brings new features, improved performance and the potential for major bugs or issues. In the case of macOS Monterey, the new OS bricked some Macs, specifically ones with Apple’s T2 security chip.

    According to a statement Apple provided to long-time Apple writer Rene Ritchie, the issue has been resolved.

    https://twitter.com/reneritchie/status/1456672355992866816?s=20

    We have identified and fixed an issue with the firmware on the Apple T2 security chip that prevented a very small number of users from booting up their Mac after updating macOS. The updated firmware is now included with the existing macOS updates. Any users impacted by this issue can contact Apple Support for assistance.

  • Wozniak: ‘I Can’t Tell the Difference Really’ Between iPhone 12 and 13

    Wozniak: ‘I Can’t Tell the Difference Really’ Between iPhone 12 and 13

    Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak doesn’t see much difference between the iPhone 12 and 13.

    Each year Apple releases a new iPhone, trying to balance adding new features with keeping the price largely the same. The latest models include a number of improvements, but none of them are really revolutionary, offering relatively minor improvements compared to past upgrades.

    Wozniak would seem to agree, telling Yahoo Finance he can’t tell much of a difference.

    “I got the new iPhone; I can’t tell the difference really,” Wozniak said. “The software that’s in it applies to older iPhones, I presume.”

  • Apple Cutting iPad Production to Keep Up with iPhone Demand

    Apple Cutting iPad Production to Keep Up with iPhone Demand

    Apple is cutting iPad production in an effort to mitigate problems caused by the semiconductor shortage and keep up with iPhone demand.

    The semiconductor shortage has been impacting a range of industries, especially the tech industry. While Apple’s supply chain management is legendary, even it has been struggling to keep up with demand.

    According to Nikkei Asia, the company is severely cutting iPhone production and diverting components to iPhone production, since the two devices share many common components.

    “The scale of iPhone shipments of around 200 million units a year is much bigger than that of iPads. Apple’s most important and critical ecosystems are all surrounding iPhones, its iconic product. To add one more point, iPads do not have that strong seasonality like its flagship iPhones, which are always launched in autumn,” Brady Wang, a tech analyst with Counterpoint Research, told Nikkei Asia.

  • Some USB Hubs Not Working With macOS Monterey

    Some USB Hubs Not Working With macOS Monterey

    macOS Monterey is out and brings a number of improvements, but some users are also reporting issues with their USB hubs.

    USB hubs are far more important with today’s Macs than they were years ago, thanks to Apple’s most recent computers only sporting a couple of USB-C ports. As a result, any issues with USB hubs can cause major problems to users’ workflows.

    According to MacRumors, users on Apple’s Developer Forums, Support Communities and Reddit are reporting issues using their USB hubs with Monterey. The problem seems to especially impact USB 3.0 ports on the hubs, with USB-C and HDMI ports often unaffected. Some users are also reporting issues with the power delivery port.

    The issues don’t seem to be restricted to a particular Mac architecture, with both Intel and M1 Macs impacted. Similarly, no single brand of USB hubs is at fault, with even Apple certified models displaying issues.

    Hopefully Apple will release a fix as soon as possible.

  • Rumored iPhone SE Plus Expected in 2022 With 5G, But Same Design

    Rumored iPhone SE Plus Expected in 2022 With 5G, But Same Design

    Apple fans hoping for a bigger iPhone SE are in for a disappointment, as the latest rumor says the next iPhone SE will retain the same design, albeit with 5G.

    The iPhone SE is Apple’s entry-level iPhone, offering many of the features of its more expensive siblings, but at a much cheaper price. The SE gives up only the most advanced features, and is also smaller than the largest iPhones.

    Some rumors have hinted at a larger SE in the pipeline, but the latest rumor from Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), indicates the redesigned larger version won’t be released till 2024. In the meantime, Young says Apple will release an iPhone SE Plus next year, keeping the same design but adding 5G.

  • Broken iPhone 13 Screen Must be Fixed by Apple for Face ID to Work

    Broken iPhone 13 Screen Must be Fixed by Apple for Face ID to Work

    In a major blow to the right to repair movement, users will need to have Apple repair an iPhone 13 broken screen if they want Face ID to work.

    Right to repair is gaining significant momentum, with the New York Senate passing right to repair legislation, Congressman Joe Morelle introducing such a bill in the US House and the FTC embracing right to repair.

    In view of the changing climate, it’s somewhat surprising that Apple is locking down one of the most critical features of an iPhone, namely Face ID. Spotted by Mashable, Phone Repair Guru has posted a video showing that if anyone other than Apple replaces an iPhone 13 screen, Face ID will stop working.

    Phone Repair Guru says there are steps that could be taken to mitigate the problem, but those steps are far too technical for the majority of repair shops.

    The news is sure to fuel further calls for substantial right to repair legislation.

  • Kuo: iPhone 13 Set For Major Storage Upgrade

    Kuo: iPhone 13 Set For Major Storage Upgrade

    The iPhone 13 is set for a major storage upgrade, starting at 128GB and going up to 1TB.

    Apple is set to unveil the new iPhone Tuesday, September 14. While there have been a number of rumors surrounding the next iteration of Apple’s smartphone, Ming-Chi Kuo says the iPhone 13 could be getting a major storage upgrade, according to MacRumors.

    According to Kuo, the new models will start at 128GB of storage, and the Pro models will have the option of going up to 1TB. The fact that Kuo is the source of the rumor is significant, as Kuo has a reputation for being one of the most accurate Apple analysts.