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The article presents a speech by Merrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General delivered at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. on March 21, 2024. Topics discussed include Apple's alleged monopoly over the iPhone market, the imposition of high costs and restrictions on consumers and developers.

The article discusses the potential improvements and features of Apple's upcoming A18 Pro chip, which is expected to be used in the iPhone 16 Pro models. The A18 Pro chip is anticipated to have enhanced AI performance, with improvements in CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine capabilities. The chip will likely be manufactured using a 3nm process and may have a larger size and increased transistor count compared to its predecessor. Other potential upgrades include faster RAM, a Qualcomm Snapdragon X75 modem for improved 5G connectivity, and features such as Ultra Wideband, Bluetooth, and NFC. [Extracted from the article]

Apple has released the new iPad Pro for 2024, featuring the M4 chip and improved display technology. The iPad Pro comes in two sizes, 11 inch and 13 inch, and is described as the thinnest Apple product ever. It includes updated cameras, improved audio, and supports Thunderbolt 3 and USB 4 connectivity. The M4 chip offers faster CPU performance, advanced AI capabilities, and enhanced power efficiency. The iPad Pro is available for purchase now, with prices starting at $999 for the 11-inch model and $1,299 for the 13-inch model. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the release of the M4 chip in the new iPad Pro and its implications for future Apple devices. The M4 chip is a redesign that utilizes a second-generation 3nm chip technology. It is speculated that the next-generation iPhones will also feature the M4 chip, while the Mac lineup will transition to the M4 by the end of next year. The article highlights that the M4 chip may not offer a significant performance boost compared to the previous M3 chip. [Extracted from the article]

Apple's approach to opening up the iPhone is causing problems for consumers, developers, the EU, and Apple itself. The European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) has forced Apple to comply with regulations targeting its business practices. However, Apple's compliance seems to focus on satisfying the letter of the law rather than the spirit, which has led to criticism from European regulators. Apple's strategy appears to be incremental compliance, making minimal changes and waiting for further guidance from regulators. This approach carries risks, as Apple needs to maintain a good relationship with regulators to avoid punishment. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the future prospects of the iPad in Apple's product lineup. While the new iPad Pro and iPad Air have impressive hardware, the software has not kept up with its potential. The article explores the possibility of smartphones, particularly larger iPhones, encroaching on the iPad market, as well as the potential for MacBooks to offer similar features as the iPad Pro. Additionally, the article mentions the Apple Vision Pro as a potential competitor to the iPad. The author suggests that Apple's slow development of the iPad's software may hinder its future success. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses Apple's decision to continue selling the 2020 MacBook Air at the same price of $999, despite it being three years old and no longer worth that price. The M1 MacBook Air uses a design from 2018 and has limitations in functionality compared to the newer M2 model. The M2 MacBook Air is priced at $1,099 and offers a 20% boost in performance compared to the M1 model. The article suggests that Apple should lower the price of the M1 MacBook Air to $899 to make it more competitive and boost sales. However, it is uncertain if Apple will take this approach, as they may discontinue the M1 model when the M3 MacBook Air is introduced. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the upcoming release of the Apple iPad Air 6. It mentions that the iPad Air 5 was released almost 2 years ago and that the iPad Air 6 is expected to launch later this month. The article speculates on the features and specifications of the new iPad Air, including the possibility of using the M2 chip and a larger display. It also mentions some improvements that users would like to see, such as a better display, more storage, and a bigger battery. The article concludes by discussing the potential price of the iPad Air 6 and how it might be influenced by the pricing strategy for the 2024 OLED iPad Pro refresh. [Extracted from the article]

This article serves as a guide for library patrons researching Apple hardware and third-party accessories. It provides detailed information on various Apple products, such as the iMac, MacBook Air, Mac mini, TV 4K, HomePod, Watch Series 9, MacBook Pro, and Mac Studio. The article includes specifications like display size, chip type, memory, storage, ports, and pricing for each product. It also highlights the upgrades and improvements made to the latest models. Additionally, the article covers other Apple products like the iPad, iPhone, Apple AirTag, and Apple accessories, detailing their specifications, features, pricing, and recommendations for third-party apps and accessories. It is important to note that the information presented is based solely on the article and does not reflect personal opinions or judgments. [Extracted from the article]

This article provides a comprehensive list of free apps for Apple devices, such as Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. It emphasizes that free apps can be just as capable as paid ones and covers a wide range of categories, including word processors, video converters, web browsers, games, and more. The article also highlights the importance of collaboration, compatibility with Microsoft Office formats, and the availability of premium features in some free apps. It concludes by mentioning free apps specifically designed for the Apple Watch and iPhone. The apps mentioned cater to diverse interests and needs and are available on various platforms. [Extracted from the article]

Apple users can expect several exciting releases in 2024. The highly anticipated Apple Vision Pro headset, priced at $3,499, will mark Apple's entry into a new product category and will be a test for the company's leadership. There are also rumors of a lower-priced headset and the release of new iPhones, potentially with larger screens and improved camera capabilities. Additionally, Apple is expected to introduce new iPad models, MacBook Air models with M3 chips, and updates to its software and services, including improvements to Siri and Apple TV+. Overall, 2024 promises to be a significant year for Apple fans. [Extracted from the article]

The Health app by Apple is available on both iPhone and iPad and allows users to monitor their health and track various metrics in one place. It provides a comprehensive view of overall well-being, helps identify potential health issues, and allows for lifestyle improvements. The app prioritizes privacy and data security, with information remaining encrypted and only shared with explicit permission. Users can track a wide range of health data, set goals, and connect with third-party apps and devices. The app also offers features for mental well-being, sleep tracking, and menstrual cycle logging. Additionally, users can share their health data with others and export it if needed. [Extracted from the article]

This document serves as a store guide for Apple hardware and third-party accessories. It provides detailed information on various Apple products, such as iMacs, MacBook Airs, Mac minis, MacBook Pros, TV 4Ks, Apple HomePods, Apple Watches, and Mac Studios. The guide includes specifications like display sizes, chip types, memory, storage options, ports, and prices for each product. It also mentions the availability of different color options for certain models. Additionally, the document covers iPads, iPhones, accessories, and other Apple devices, providing information on their features, specifications, models, and price ranges. It is a valuable resource for library patrons conducting research on Apple products and seeking information about their specifications and prices. [Extracted from the article]

The U.S. Department of Justice, along with 16 state and district attorneys general, has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple for alleged monopolization or attempted monopolization of smartphone markets. The government claims that Apple used contractual and technological restrictions to limit competition from developers and make it harder for iPhone users to switch to Android. The suit focuses on five main complaints, including blocking innovative apps, suppressing mobile cloud streaming services, excluding cross-platform messaging apps, diminishing the functionality of non-Apple smartwatches, and limiting the capabilities of third-party digital wallets. Apple has responded by stating that the lawsuit threatens their ability to innovate and create technology that people expect from them. The outcome of the case is unlikely to have an immediate impact on users, as these cases can take years to resolve. [Extracted from the article]

The article evaluates the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, highlighting its key features such as the new titanium casing, smaller and lighter design, and significant camera upgrades, including a 5x zoom telephoto lens.

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The article evaluates the iPhone 15 Pro Max smartphone from Apple Inc.

The article reviews the iPhone 15 Pro Max smartphone from Apple Inc.

The article offers a review of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, smartphone, from Apple.

The article focuses on Apple's transition from the Lightning port to USB-C for its devices, including the iPhone 15. It mentions change is driven by European Union (EU) regulations mandating a single charging standard and offers advantages such as broader compatibility with accessories and faster data transfer, but it also requires users to invest in new power adaptors and cables, potentially adding to the cost.

The article reviews several tech products including the iPHONE 15 /15 PRO smartphone from Apple Inc.; the Apple Watch Ultra 2, smartwatch from Apple Inc.; and the 600 Series S3 loudspeakers from Bowers & Wilkins.

According to a report by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is expected to release several new iPad models in 2024. The report suggests that all four iPad lines (standard, mini, Air, and Pro) will receive updates, which is a first for Apple in a single calendar year. The most significant changes are expected in the Air category, with the introduction of a new 10.9-inch model and a completely new 12.9-inch model. The iPad Pro is also set to receive an upgrade, with the current LED and mini-LED displays being replaced by OLED. The new models are likely to feature Apple's new M3 processor and may come with a price increase. The report also mentions that the 7th-gen iPad mini has been delayed, while the 9th-gen iPad will be phased out by the end of 2024. [Extracted from the article]

When Steve Jobs returned to Apple, in 1997, it had a conventional structure for a company of its size and scope. It was divided into business units, each with its own P&L responsibilities. Believing that conventional management had stifled innovation, Jobs laid off the general managers of all the business units (in a single day), put the entire company under one P&L, and combined the disparate functional departments of the business units into one functional organization. Although such a structure is common for small entrepreneurial firms, Apple—remarkably—retains it today, even though the company is nearly 40 times as large in terms of revenue and far more complex than it was in 1997. In this article the authors discuss the innovation benefits and leadership challenges of Apple’s distinctive and ever-evolving organizational model in the belief that it may be useful for other companies competing in rapidly changing environments [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The author describes his experience of quitting from using products from technology firm Apple Inc., including iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Airpods and Apple Watch, and transferring data to non-Apple gadgets. He discusses his plan of switching to a mix of software centered on a high-end Android phone and Windows laptop. He explains the process an technical challenges of switching from an iPhone to an Android device including data transfers, data extraction, compatibility and video sharing.

When Steve Jobs returned to Apple, in 1997, it had a conventional structure for a company of its size and scope. It was divided into business units, each with its own P&L responsibilities. Believing that conventional management had stifled innovation, Jobs laid off the general managers of all the business units (in a single day), put the entire company under one P&L, and combined the disparate functional departments of the business units into one functional organization. Although such a structure is common for small entrepreneurial firms, Apple—remarkably—retains it today, even though the company is nearly 40 times as large in terms of revenue and far more complex than it was in 1997. In this article the authors discuss the innovation benefits and leadership challenges of Apple’s distinctive and ever-evolving organizational model in the belief that it may be useful for other companies competing in rapidly changing environments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the market stigma carried by the green message bubble which indicates that the message was sent by non-iPhone users. Topics include common experience of people who use devices powered by Android software when communicating with iPhone users, complaint by many Android users about their dating lives and relationships with families and friends, and the pledge by Apple to make life easier for green bubblers.

This article highlights a selection of products that have received the "Buy It" award. The products include a Huawei MateBook 16s laptop, Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Android tablet, Palicomp AMD Cobra desktop PC, Apple iPhone 13, Apple iPad 10.2in, Google Pixel 7a Android phone, Geekom Mini IT13 mini PC, Logitech C925e Business Webcam, Kobo Libra 2 ebook reader, Iiyama ProLite XU2492HSU-B1 PC monitor, Norton 360 Premium security software, Corsair MP600 Pro LPX 500GB solid-state drive, Epson EcoTank ET-1810 printer, Samsung Q60B smart TV, Asus RT-AXE7800 router, and more. The article provides brief descriptions of each product and alternative options. [Extracted from the article]

The article provides a mini review of the new iPhone 15 series, which includes the compact iPhone 15, the larger iPhone 15 Plus, and the Pro range with the top model being the Pro Max. The Pro Max features a titanium design, a 3nm processor, and three rear-facing cameras. The article highlights features such as the space-age design, USB-C port, Action button, displays, camera tweaks, and video upgrades. The new iPhones offer improvements and features for users to consider, with upgraded stabilization for video recording and a choice of capture modes. The A17 Pro chip in the Pro models offers faster CPU speed and machine learning performance, as well as a six-core GPU for console-quality gaming. Battery life varies depending on the phone's size, and charging speeds are slower compared to flagship Android phones. The article suggests that those upgrading from older iPhone models will be impressed with the performance, camera quality, and design of the iPhone 15 series, while those upgrading from the iPhone 13 or 12 series may find the improvements less significant. [Extracted from the article]

This article highlights a selection of products that have received the "Buy It" award. The products include a Huawei MateBook 16s laptop with a powerful Intel Core i9 processor, a Palicomp AMD Cobra desktop PC with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, an Apple iPad 10.2in tablet that offers good value for money, a Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Android tablet with a bright screen and fast processor, an Apple iPhone 13 with a superb screen and camera, a Google Pixel 7a Android phone with AI-enhanced photography, a Geekom Mini IT13 mini PC with impressive specs, a Kobo Libra 2 ebook reader with a fantastic screen and long battery life, Norton 360 Premium security software, a Logitech C925e Business Webcam with automatic adjustment, an Iiyama ProLite XU2492HSU-B1 PC monitor with good value and resolution, a Corsair MP600 Pro LPX 500GB solid-state drive with fast speeds, an Epson EcoTank ET-1810 printer with low running costs, a Samsung Q60B smart TV with excellent picture quality, an Asus RT-AXE7800 router with Wi-Fi 6E capabilities, and various alternative options for each product category. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the iPhone 15 Pro smartphone from Apple.

Do note, however, that the monitor lacks a USB-B upstream port, which means its USB hub capabilities are only available when the USB-C port is connected. It's a very noticeable improvement over a standard IPS display, yet still quite far behind Mini-LED monitors, like the Acer Predator X32 FP (fave.co/42Ifxc4), and OLED monitors, like the Asus ProArt PG32DC (fave.co/3Ws4fVF). DEPARTMENTS Want Apple's a 6K Pro monitor? The Dell U3224KB does fall behind some alternatives, like the ProArt PG32DC, but the level of color error produced by these displays is so small that it's unlikely to be a problem for even the most discerning users. [Extracted from the article]

CPU PERFORMANCE AND FEATURES ARM launched its v9 architecture in 2021 (fave.co/3mbVOl2), and we thought the A16 might be Apple's first chip to support the new v9 instruction set. Apple designs its own CPU cores, and many of the performance benefits promised by the v9 architecture are already realized in Apple's designs and ARM extensions. IOS CENTRAL Every year, Apple introduces a new A-series processor with its iPhone upgrades in the fall. [Extracted from the article]

(The 12-inch MacBook, meanwhile, was just over 2 pounds!) With the advantages that Apple silicon has brought to the company's current Macs, it would be truly impressive to see what it could do for a smaller, lighter notebook. Alas, only the good die young, and the 11-inch Air was discontinued in 2019, the same year that Apple discontinued its other small laptop (and putative Air replacement), the 12-inch MacBook. [Extracted from the article]

Apple is reportedly working on a deal with OpenAI's ChatGPT to bring generative AI to iPhones and Siri. The deal may also extend to other generative AI services, such as Google Gemini. Apple's challenge will be to maintain user privacy and security while supporting third-party chatbots. The company hopes to improve Siri's contextual understanding and is exploring various strands of AI development, including on-device genAI, cloud-powered AI, and chatbot services. Apple sees the use of genAI as a way to protect its iPhone kingdom and potentially supplant iOS as the primary operating system. The company is also developing its own AI solutions and new silicon for data centers. The frequency of reports on Apple's AI plans suggests that new components will be introduced at the WWDC event. [Extracted from the article]

MAC USER Apple's most recent financial quarter (fave.co/3ietFaI) has come and gone, and the company posted (yet again) record revenues, pulling in a zillion dollars and ending its latest fiscal year with just shy of $100 billion in profit alone. Tim Cook loves to trot out the customer satisfaction numbers for Apple's products as though they're the company's north star, but that's a trailing indicator: In many cases, you don't know when you've burned through your customer trust until it's too late. Even with record profits, Apple can't buy our trust. [Extracted from the article]

The article informs on several historical events. Topics include in 2013, a 7.5magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska; Apple Inc. introduced the first iPhone in 2007; and In 1992, Roberta Bondar became the first Canadian woman in space. It also mentions the patent for the microwave oven was granted in 1950.

You can find the trade-in value for your device using Apple's trade-in program (fave.co/3Rwq1q6). IOS CENTRAL Apple on Thursday increased the maximum value of trade-ins for iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and Macs. [Extracted from the article]

According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple is planning to update its entire Mac lineup with the next-generation M4 chip. This would be the first time that every Mac model is on the same generation of chip. The rollout of the M4 chip is expected to begin later this year and continue throughout 2025, with different models being released at different times. Apple is aiming to establish an annual update pattern for the Mac, similar to its update cycles for the iPhone and Apple Watch. The M4 chip is rumored to have an AI focus, and some features of macOS 15 may require a Mac with an M4 chip. [Extracted from the article]

Apple has released an updated version of the MacBook Air with a new M3 chip, which is said to be 60% faster than the previous M1 chip. The new MacBook Air also supports up to two external displays and has Wi-Fi 6E for faster download speeds. Apple claims that the M3 chip makes the MacBook Air the "world's best consumer laptop for AI" due to its improved Neural Engine and on-device machine learning capabilities. Other Apple products expected to be released soon include updates to the iPad Pro, iPad Air, and possibly the Mac mini. However, the MacBook Pro and iMac are unlikely to see any changes until at least autumn 2024. [Extracted from the article]

Apple has warned against using rice to dry out wet iPhones, stating that it could potentially cause further damage. Instead, Apple recommends tapping the iPhone gently to remove excess liquid and then leaving it in a dry area with airflow for at least 30 minutes. If the liquid alert persists, the iPhone should be left to dry for up to 24 hours. Apple also advises against using external heat sources, compressed air, or foreign objects to dry the iPhone. [Extracted from the article]

According to an article in MacFormat, Apple has big plans for the iPhone 16 and iOS 18. iOS 18 is expected to be a major upgrade with the addition of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance Siri and the Messages app. It will also include support for the RCS messaging standard, improving interoperability with Android text platforms. On the hardware side, the iPhone 16 may feature a new camera arrangement for capturing spatial videos and could have a slimline Action button and a capacitive 'Capture' button. Additionally, Apple is reportedly working on foldable iPhones and a folding iPad. The Vision Pro headset has already been released in the US, allowing customers to try it out in Apple stores. Apple has also launched a generative AI tool called MGIE, which allows users to create images from text prompts. [Extracted from the article]