Following News That Jony Ive Is Leaving, Apple Stock Loses Billions

And the money men arent happy. In after-hours trading, Apple saw around$9 billion wiped from its market cap. Now in the world of fickle stocks, Apples considered a relatively stable and good buy. Photo: (Getty) Hell, $9 billion is only a1 percentdrop. (Its, of course, also $9 billion.) Plus, its not like Ive is really going anywhere. Reports are saying his new design firm,LoveFrom, will still count Apple among its clients....

June 27, 2019 · 1 min · 194 words · Wesley Pacheco

Check Out Apple’s Ridiculous Patent for Adding a Camera to the Apple Watch

Neither of those things will be cheap to create. Finally, theres just the whole awkwardness of trying to take pictures with a watch. Just thinking about that scenario makes my arms tired. Illustration: (Apple (via the USPTO) Kudos to Apple for thinking up something bold and innovative. But the real hard part is still ahead of them. Because while the patent seems neat, executing on that design wont be easy....

June 25, 2019 · 1 min · 127 words · Donald Durham Jr.

Apple Launches Recall Program Because Some MacBook Pros ‘May Pose A Fire Safety Risk’

The actual replacement process isnt exactly dead simple. That can be a hell of a long time for Pro users who rely on their machines for work. Last month, one Apple customer said his 5-inch 2015 MacBook Pro with Retina Display exploded during normal use. Photo: Stephen Lam (Getty) It was on my lap, plugged in, and suddenly started to spew smoke out both sides. I quickly placed it on the floor where it popped, the smoke increased, and it caught fire....

June 20, 2019 · 1 min · 164 words · Ricky Williams

Apple Contemplates Moving 15 to 30 Percent of Production Capacity Outside of China Over Trade War: Report

The potential move is getting billed as a fundamental restructuring of Apples supply chain. Apple did not immediately respond to Gizmodos request for comment Wednesday morning. But there is one observation thats particularly curious in the new report. Apple CEO Tim Cook at the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in San Jose, California on June 3, 2019Photo: (Getty Images) Thats an interesting development, to say the least. Just dont expect those Foxconn jobs to move to the U....

June 19, 2019 · 1 min · 164 words · Christine Murphy

You Can Now Get Your Busted Apple Products Repaired at Best Buy

https://gizmodo.com/right-to-repair-is-less-complicated-and-more-important-1834672055 Apple expanding its authorized service provider web connection in one fell swoop is a good thing. The move also isnt entirely surprising. The iPhone-maker has beensoftening up its repair stanceas of late. Photo: Getty Images Back in March, there were multiple reports Apple changed its policy to include phones with non-Apple batteries. That was huge, given that previous Apple-certified technicians weredirected to refuseiPhones with third-party parts. News from the future, delivered to your present....

June 19, 2019 · 1 min · 110 words · Jeffery Clark

Apple Man Has Words For Non-Apple Men and Women

Apple and CEO Tim Cook have always branded the company asfundamentally differentfrom its competitors on privacy. Too many seem to think that good intentions excuse away harmful outcomes, Cook said. But whether you like it or not, what you build and what you create define who you are. Screenshot: Stanford (YouTube) We lose the freedom to be human. The CEOs advice to graduates: … At the very least, learn from these mistakes....

June 16, 2019 · 1 min · 193 words · Manuel Carney

You Can Now Sign Into Your Google Account on iOS Using an Android Phone

But back to the matter at hand. Turn on Bluetooth on both your Android phone and iOS gear if it isnt on already. (Google uses Bluetooth to ping your Android phone from iOS) InstallGoogles Smart Lock appon your iOS unit. Gif: (Google) ensure your Android phone is running Android 7.0 or later. Once youve done all of the above, you could then have a go at sign in as normal....

June 13, 2019 · 1 min · 119 words · John Joseph

Apple’s iOS 13 ‘Silence Unknown Callers’ Feature Is Sounding Pretty Sweet

So far, Im loving what Im hearing. There is certainly plenty tolook forward towith iOS 13 (hello, system-wide Dark Mode). Anything else gets sent straight to voicemail. Photo: Gizmodo But that could change prior to the official release. (MacRumors did note that we havent done extensive testing.) The FCC on Thursday voted unanimously to allow carriers toblock robocalls by default. Personally, Silence Unknown Callers cant come soon enough. (With situational exceptions, of course....

June 8, 2019 · 1 min · 130 words · Jennifer Gibbs

It Looks Like Apple Is Finally Killing the Dashboard in macOS Catalina

By default, you only get calculator, calendar, clock, and weather widgets. For many, Dashboard was a useful tool for keeping track of stocks or system temperatures at a glance. But it seems thats not quite enough for Apple to continue supporting the feature. Screenshot: Victoria Song (Gizmodo) Though I wouldnt bet on it. News from the future, delivered to your present. Meta Pissed Off Everyone With Poorly Redacted Docs Meta is being very transparent on accident....

June 5, 2019 · 1 min · 96 words · David Allen

A Crew of Scammers Allegedly Made $19 Million With Elaborate iPhone Grift Over Seven Years

iPhones are expensive, so it makes sense that theyd be easy targets for scammers. New details from a Quartzreport, however, has unearthed a scam to put all others to shame. Heres how it worked. Photo: Alex Cranz (Gizmodo) The fraudsters would pose as legitimate customers by carrying fake IDs and debit cards to local mobile phone stores. Theyd then ask to upgrade their current phones on existing accounts. By the time it was noticed, it was already too late....

June 4, 2019 · 2 min · 240 words · Kathleen Brown

Apple’s Newest Luxury Product Is Privacy

Next-level privacy is about to be the best thing you get by paying the Apple tax. A new Sign in with Apple service is about to change the way iOS users access apps. This new service will roll out with iOS 13, which is sort of free. Graphic: (Apple) You will, of course, have to ownan iOS equipment that supports the new operating system. That includes the latest iPhones as wellas the newest iPod touchand the iPhone 6s or newer....

June 4, 2019 · 2 min · 235 words · Nicholas Hoffman

How Ridiculous Is Apple’s $1,000 Monitor Stand, Really?

I repeat: Thats another grand just for a monitor stand. Now I do have to mention that the Pro Display XDRs monitor stand isnt just a static arm. Even so, $1,000 feels like a lot of money for a monitor stand. Gif: (Apple) And these are Cuisinart graters, so you know theyre quality. They are intended for super high-end design firms and animation studios with massive equipment budgets to throw around....

June 4, 2019 · 1 min · 171 words · Courtney Perkins

Is the New Mac Pro Worth the Apple Tax?

The Mac Pro is a statement. The best Apple products are pricy but come with enough premium polish that they feel worth it. I love my MacBook Pro: I like the underutilized Touch Bar andhow fast the computer runs. Photo: Alex Cranz (Gizmodo) And I adore the multitude of Thunderbolt ports. Likewise, theiPad ProandiPhone XSare expensive devices that feel like theyre worth their price tags. But other devices arent worth itchiefly the MacBook andMacBook Air....

June 4, 2019 · 3 min · 621 words · Caitlin Miller