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Although we still have no clue as to when we would finally see Apple launching the next generation iPad and iPad Mini tablets, we’ve kept ourselves busy digging through these 34 new patents to see which of them could be implemented in these upcoming devices. An interesting finding we came across was about an improved battery life for them. There’s also information on an interface between iOS and iTunes designed especially for multitouch devices....

The iPad Mini has been a best seller for Apple and the tech giant will certainly want to keep the numbers up in the future. Thus, expect Apple to make the iPad Mini 2 better than the original iPad Mini. One of the most consistent complaints about the iPad Mini was its relatively low screen resolution – expect Apple to solve this by giving the iPad Mini 2 a retina display option, though only time will tell if a retina display iPad Mini 2 will be as sharp as the amazing Nexus 7....

So, what exactly is this issue and what can you do while Apple tries to fix it? Let’s find out. Which MacBook Pro Does This MagSafe Charging Issue Affect? Owners of the 16-inch MacBook Pro have highlighted this issue on Reddit. These users are reporting that this MacBook Pro, when powered off, fails to charge with the MagSafe connector plugged in. Instead of giving a constant green or amber glow, the MagSafe light flashes amber and fails to deliver power to the Mac....

We’ll write-up a thorough summary of the event shortly after it concludes. For now, here are the notable highlights as they are announced: iPhone 4 All new design: “Thinnest smartphone on the planet. " $199 for 16GB, $299 for 32GB - available in black or white on June 24th (North America) with pre-orders starting on June 15th. Gyroscope - 3-axis gyro (angular velocity). Pitch, roll, and yaw. Rotation around gravity....

Here, we’ll take a look at everything we know so far about Apple’s Self Service Repair program. What Is Apple’s Self Service Repair Program? In a press release that nobody saw coming, Apple announced its new Self Repair Program. The new program will allow confident individuals and smaller repair shops to access genuine Apple parts, tools, and instructions. With this never-before-seen access to genuine resources, individuals will be able to repair their Apple devices without the expensive costs associated with Apple’s own repairs....

But, we do recommend downloading the upgrade on a stable WiFi connection since the new update is expected to be at least 10GB in size. You may also want to do a Time Machine backup of your Mac before going ahead with the process and plug in the charger as it may take some time. Steps To Install MacOS Big Sur Click on the Apple symbol. Go to System Preferences and select software update option to check for upcoming software update....

“[…] under certain circumstances, the screen on a limited number of iPad Air (3rd generation) devices may go blank permanently. A brief flicker or flash may appear before the screen goes blank. “Affected devices were manufactured between March 2019 and October 2019”. Apple released the third-generation iPad Air in in March 2019 as a mid-tier option between the iPad and iPad Pro. It is confusingly not officially known as the iPad Air 3....

The introduction of the original M1 chip for the 2020 MacBook Air marked the first time Apple had moved away from using Intel processors in its laptops and iMacs since 2006, before which it relied on IBM PowerPC chips to drive its systems. On the other hand, Apple has been using its own silicon in mobile devices like the iPhone and iPad for quite some time, like the new iPhone 14 which runs on an Apple A15....

How Apple Changed the App Store Guidelines You can see how Apple changed its stance on the App Store Review Guidelines. Under point 4.9, “Streaming Games,” Apple added the following: Apple then goes on to state that every streamed game must be individually submitted so that it can rank in the charts. Also, game streaming catalogs such as Project xCloud cannot launch games independently; they must instead link to the individual games on the App Store....

Apple’s beta releases can cause problems when downloaded. They’re not always stable and some users have reported compatibility issues, such as certain apps not working. However, with that being said, releasing these beta updates is crucial for Apple for several reasons. Let’s look at the top reasons why Apple releases beta versions of its software and why they’re so important. Why Does Apple Release Beta Versions of Its Software? Before we look at why Apple’s beta software releases are so important, it’s worth looking at why the company announces these releases in the first place....

Taiwan’s Economic Daily News has claimed that the company will begin mass production of the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 in the third week of July, while the 5.5-inch version will go into mass production in the second week of August. Foxconn is also rumoured to be hiring nearly 100,000 additional workers to meet the future demand for the iPhone 6. Meanwhile, another Apple manufacturing partner, Pegatron, is also employing new people to the tune of more than 10,000 workers for its facilities to help in the manufacturing of the iPhone....

Questions included what people did with their old iPhone charger after receiving anew one with their new iPhone, targeting customers who must have multiple chargers to gauge the reaction if, as rumoured, Apple does not ship chargers with the iPhone 12. Options given as to the fate of multiple iPhone chargers included: I sold or traded it with my iPhoneI lost itI gave it to a family member or friendI still use it at homeI still use it outside (at work, school, or other places)I still have it, but I don’t use it...

Fox 2 Detroit reported that police arrested Sean Sammit after investigating his story of being attacked outside the Temple Kol Ami on Walnut Lake Road on December 15. Originally, Sammit told police that he was leaving the synagogue, where worked as a cantorial soloist, when a man approached Sammit and began yelling anti-Semitic slurs. According to police, Sammit claimed the man began physically assaulting him, before being stabbed. Sammit told police that he was able to knee the man in the groin and flee the scene....

The soaring post-COVID cost of rent rose nearly 10 percent in the first half of 2021 as the country continues pulling out of the pandemic that has gripped the country—and stagnated housing costs—since the spring of 2020. Real estate experts and research analysts at Apartment List said summer lease renewals this year will lock millions of already-struggling Americans into even higher monthly rent bills. The Apartment List national rent report for the first half of 2021 showed much of the rent increase reflects bounce-back pricing, but the cost of rent has skyrocketed so quickly that the national average is now higher than it was before the pandemic....

Since the free-to-play battle royale launched in 2019, developer Respawn Entertainment has steadily added new content to keep giving players a reason to come back. This “live service” model that Respawn has embraced is not without issues as new guns, equipment and characters shake up the balance and make some characters and play styles over-powered. RELATED: Apex Legends Easter Egg Discovered in Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond It also means that Respawn is constantly tweaking the game, allowing for quality-of-life changes in addition to new content....

The fans are busy exploring the new World’s Edge map and playing Shadowfall limited-time-mode that was introduced to put a Halloween-themed spin on things. Apex Legends will be having another in-game event before the game enters Season 4. Respawn Entertainment will include a mini in-game event to celebrate Black Friday. This event will be focusing on the in-game items shop, unlike Shadowfall, where there was a playable mode. Some of the older collection skins can also make a comeback in the event with massive discounts giving fans who missed out on the unique skins from the Iron Crown and Legendary Hunt collections another chance to add them in their Season 3 outfit collection....

Apex Legends often finds itself in the shadow of the biggest BR games, in terms of viewership on Twitch and its player base. But, it has carved out a niche that works well for it, and it is one of the reasons why Apex can hang with Fortnite and Warzone as one of the biggest BR games running. Good mechanics, interesting character classes, and solid support make it stand out from a number of competitors....

Prominent leaker Thordan Smash discussed Respawn’s plan to add new Legend classes in a future update in one of his recent videos. In it, he explicitly states that new Legend classes, as in multiple classes, are going to be added to the game. However, that’s just a glimpse of Respawn’s overall plans for the future, with new Legends classes being part of a bigger update designed to expand progression and certain design elements overall....

Much like many of its contemporaries, Apex Legends often features a variety of different limited time game modes that bring a unique twist to the game’s high-flying action. Between Locked and Loaded allowing players to start with weapons and armor, and recent rumors surrounding a potential objective-based game mode similar to Call of Duty’s Domination, Respawn has actively looked for new ways to keep its massive player base engaged. Now, many fans of the popular battle royale title are asking for Apex to draw inspiration from Call of Duty’s classic Gun Game mode....

NOTE: This list does not factor in hop-ups in the placement of weapons on the tier list. This is based solely on performance when picking the weapon up off the ground and how it performs alongside this season’s Armor changes. Additionally, the weapons are placed in tiers, and then the tiers are sorted alphabetically. RELATED: Apex Legends Season 6 Character Tier List S Tier Peacekeeper - The Peacekeeper was moved to be a Care Package weapon as one of the biggest changes in Season 5, and that is where it remains for Season 6....