News Archives - iPhone Geeks https://iphone-geeks.com/news/ Tips & Tricks - iPhone News Sat, 16 Oct 2021 16:00:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://iphone-geeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cropped-iphone-geeks-favicon-512x512-1-1-32x32.png News Archives - iPhone Geeks https://iphone-geeks.com/news/ 32 32 Apple’s Robot Daisy Could be the Future of Mobile Phone Recycling https://iphone-geeks.com/apples-robot-daisy-could-be-the-future-of-mobile-phone-recycling/ Sun, 03 Oct 2021 15:26:13 +0000 https://iphone-geeks.com/?p=691 The world’s finite resources can only be stretched so far, and as demand for smartphones continues to rise, the supply of raw materials to create them is quickly declining. There are so many old phones out there that are just sitting around collecting dust. If an old phone needs recycling, Daisy will take care of […]

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The world’s finite resources can only be stretched so far, and as demand for smartphones continues to rise, the supply of raw materials to create them is quickly declining. There are so many old phones out there that are just sitting around collecting dust. If an old phone needs recycling, Daisy will take care of the rest. 

Daisy is an environmental initiative by Apple. It is a robot that dismantles old iPhones. The company’s goal is to create less e-waste and reduce the number of phones discarded improperly. 

Apple has a strong focus on environmental sustainability and business practices and aims to ensure that all materials leaving their factories are made entirely with recycled material. In addition, they focus on 2030 and a big announcement: they do not intend to emit CO2 into the atmosphere.

Who is Daisy, and What Does She Do?

 Daisy is a phone recycling robot that Apple created to cut the phone into pieces, sort them into reusable materials, toxic heavy metals, plastics, and minerals. Daisy gathers the phone’s valuable materials so they can be reused for new products. As one of the most advanced recycling robots to date, Daisy can process an average of 200 phones an hour which is about 10x the speed of human workers. 

In 2020, recycling devices generated 39,000 tons of waste which would have otherwise ended up in illegal landfills. Apple also has a recycling program for people who wants to do the right thing with their old phones—upgraded their devices. If you’re looking to replace your old iPhone, you can deliver it to Apple stores and get a discount on purchasing a new iPhone.

From Liam to Daisy – Who is next? 

Apple’s first robot was Liam, and he first arrived back in 2016. His job was to recycle old iPhones 6. He extracted tungsten, a metal that is used primarily in phones and new technology. Daisy is doing a much better job and currently dismantles nine iPhones: iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone SE, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, and iPhone 7 Plus. 

Apple’s new robot, Dave, can disassemble the Taptic Engine of your iPhone to recover essential materials such as rare earth magnets and tungsten. All iOS devices released in the past few years are made with recycled materials. Apple is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and increasing the amount of recycled material and renewable energy in its products. They’re also innovating how we work with waste, recycling, and making green initiatives a priority. Robots are increasingly being used in industrial settings to perform complex tasks, but they are also more creative. The future of Apple’s recycling program is bright!

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Japan Fair Trade Commission closes App Store investigation https://iphone-geeks.com/japan-fair-trade-commission-closes-app-store-investigation/ Fri, 03 Sep 2021 19:31:01 +0000 https://iphone-geeks.com/?p=664 Apple announced an update coming to the App Store that closes an investigation by the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC). The update will allow developers of “reader” apps to include an in-app link to their website for users to set up or manage an account. While the agreement was made with the JFTC, Apple will […]

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Apple announced an update coming to the App Store that closes an investigation by the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC). The update will allow developers of “reader” apps to include an in-app link to their website for users to set up or manage an account. While the agreement was made with the JFTC, Apple will apply this change globally to all reader apps on the store. Reader apps provide previously purchased content or content subscriptions for digital magazines, newspapers, books, audio, music, and video.

To ensure a safe and seamless user experience, the App Store’s guidelines require developers to sell digital services and subscriptions using Apple’s in-app payment system. Because developers of reader apps do not offer in-app digital goods and services for purchase, Apple agreed with the JFTC to let developers of these apps share a single link to their website to help users set up and manage their account.

Before the change goes into effect in early 2022, Apple will update its guidelines and review process to make sure users of reader apps continue to have a safe experience on the App Store. While in-app purchases through the App Store commerce system remain the safest and most trusted payment methods for users, Apple will also help developers of reader apps protect users when they link them to an external website to make purchases.

“Trust on the App Store is everything to us. The focus of the App Store is always to create a safe and secure experience for users, while helping them find and use great apps on the devices they love,” said Phil Schiller, Apple Fellow who oversees the App Store. “We have great respect for the Japan Fair Trade Commission and appreciate the work we’ve done together, which will help developers of reader apps make it easier for users to set up and manage their apps and services, while protecting their privacy and maintaining their trust.”

This update follows a number of changes to the App Store announced last week, which give developers more flexibility and resources to reach their customers, tailor their price points, and grow their businesses. Last week, Apple also launched the News Partner Program to support local journalism and help news organizations on the App Store.

With the update announced today, the App Store continues to evolve to be an even better marketplace for users and developers alike. Already, Apple provides more than 30 million registered developers with all the tools, resources, and support they need to create and deliver software to over a billion customers around the world on Apple platforms.

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Apple announces first states signed up to adopt driver’s licenses and state IDs in Apple Wallet https://iphone-geeks.com/apple-announces-first-states-signed-up-to-adopt-drivers-licenses-and-state-ids-in-apple-wallet/ Wed, 01 Sep 2021 21:20:49 +0000 https://iphone-geeks.com/?p=658 Arizona, Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Utah are among the first states to bring state IDs and driver’s licenses in Wallet to their residents

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 Apple today announced that it is working with several states across the country, which will roll out the ability for their residents to seamlessly and securely add their driver’s license or state ID to Wallet on their iPhone and Apple Watch. Arizona and Georgia will be the first states to introduce this new innovation to their residents, with Connecticut, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Utah to follow. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will enable select airport security checkpoints and lanes in participating airports as the first locations customers can use their driver’s license or state ID in Wallet. Built with privacy at the forefront, Wallet provides a more secure and convenient way for customers to present their driver’s licenses and state IDs on iPhone or Apple Watch.

“The addition of driver’s licenses and state IDs to Apple Wallet is an important step in our vision of replacing the physical wallet with a secure and easy-to-use mobile wallet,” said Jennifer Bailey, Apple’s vice president of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet. “We are excited that the TSA and so many states are already on board to help bring this to life for travelers across the country using only their iPhone and Apple Watch, and we are already in discussions with many more states as we’re working to offer this nationwide in the future.”

“This new and innovative mobile driver’s license and state ID initiative with Apple and states around the country will enable a more seamless airport security screening experience for travelers,” said David Pekoske, TSA Administrator. “This initiative marks a major milestone by TSA to provide an additional level of convenience for the traveler by enabling more opportunities for touchless TSA airport security screening.”

Seamless and Secure Experience

Driver’s licenses and state IDs in Wallet will provide an easy, fast, and more secure way for people to present their driver’s license or state ID using their iPhone or Apple Watch. Once a participating state begins offering this capability to its residents, customers will be able to add their driver’s license or state ID to Wallet and simply tap their iPhone or Apple Watch to present it to the TSA, without taking out their physical card or handing over their device.

  • Adding a driver’s license or state ID to Wallet: Similar to how customers add new credit cards and transit passes to Wallet today, they can simply tap the + button at the top of the screen in Wallet on their iPhone to begin adding their license or ID. If the user has an Apple Watch paired to their iPhone, they will be prompted to also add their ID or driver’s license to their Wallet app on their Apple Watch. The customer will then be asked to use their iPhone to scan their physical driver’s license or state ID card and take a selfie, which will be securely provided to the issuing state for verification. As an additional security step, users will also be prompted to complete a series of facial and head movements during the setup process. Once verified by the issuing state, the customer’s ID or driver’s license will be added to Wallet.
  • Presenting a driver’s license or state ID to TSA: Once added to Wallet, customers can present their driver’s license or state ID to the TSA by simply tapping their iPhone or Apple Watch at the identity reader. Upon tapping their iPhone or Apple Watch, customers will see a prompt on their device displaying the specific information being requested by the TSA. Only after authorizing with Face ID or Touch ID is the requested identity information released from their device, which ensures that just the required information is shared and only the person who added the driver’s license or state ID to the device can present it. Users do not need to unlock, show, or hand over their device to present their ID.
To add a state ID or driver’s license to Apple Wallet, customers will be asked to scan their physical ID card and take a selfie, which is securely sent to the issuing state for verification.

Security and Privacy

Wallet provides a convenient and more secure way to present driver’s licenses and state IDs, while offering superior security and privacy over a physical wallet.

  • Apple and the issuing states do not know when or where users present their IDs.
  • Driver’s licenses and state IDs in Wallet take full advantage of the privacy and security built into iPhone and Apple Watch. Customers’ identity data is encrypted and protected against tampering and theft. Biometric authentication using Face ID and Touch ID ensures that only the person who added the ID to the device can view or present their ID or license in Wallet.
  • Driver’s licenses and state IDs in Wallet are only presented digitally through encrypted communication directly between the device and the identity reader, so users do not need to unlock, show, or hand over their device.
  • If a user misplaces their iPhone or Apple Watch, they can use the Find My app to lock their device and help locate it, or remotely erase a device.
  • Apple’s mobile ID implementation supports the ISO 18013-5 mDL (mobile driver’s license) standard which Apple has played an active role in the development of, and which sets clear guidelines for the industry around protecting consumers’ privacy when presenting an ID or driver’s license through a mobile device.
Customers will use Face ID or Touch ID to authorize only the requested information to be shared with the TSA.

States Across the Country See Benefits of IDs in Wallet

States across the country are looking forward to the superior security and convenience that driver’s licenses and state IDs in Wallet provide to them and their users.“

Arizona is at the leading edge of states making mobile IDs available to the public, and we are pleased to work with Apple and give Arizonans the choice, convenience, and security of adding their driver’s license to their Apple Wallet,” said Eric Jorgensen, director of the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division. “Beyond being innovative and exciting, a digital version of a driver’s license offers increased security and privacy for our residents, making it something everyone should consider.”

“We’re excited to bring a new addition to our state’s modernization efforts that will make our residents’ lives easier, and keep their identities secure through the use of mobile driver’s licenses in Apple Wallet,” said Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont. “We’re pleased to be one of the first states working with Apple to deploy driver’s licenses and state identification cards in Apple Wallet, and we’re looking forward to taking the next steps to make sure this new feature benefits our residents.”

“Georgia is a national leader when it comes to the safety and security of its driver and identity credentialing process, with more than 99 percent of Georgians REAL ID compliant, and the state of Georgia is equally as committed to safety and security through our mobile driver’s licensing (mDL) efforts with Apple,” said Spencer R. Moore, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Driver Services. “Together, we will deliver customer convenience through touchless identity verification and enhanced security and privacy protection through technology. We are honored to work with Apple as an initial adopter for such a revolutionary customer experience. A state-issued credential has become the standard for which institutions of all sectors use as a trusted source of identity proofing. The identity proofing bar has been raised significantly thanks to Apple and innovative states like Georgia.”

“We are glad to see Apple advance the acceptance of mobile driver’s licenses by offering a secure and convenient way to present a mobile driver’s license with Apple Wallet,” said Melissa Gillett, director of the Iowa Motor Vehicle Division. “Privacy and security have been at the forefront of our mobile driver’s license development process and we appreciate Apple’s proven reputation in these areas, as well as the shared commitment to following the ISO 18013-5 standard.”

“The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is excited to be leading the pack through this innovative collaboration with Apple to further deliver on our pledge to take driver licensing to the next level,” said Matt Cole, commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Vehicle Regulation. “The potential for mobile driver’s licenses is limitless, and we look forward to taking steps to continue to offer modern conveniences to Kentuckians while maintaining our unwavering commitment to security and privacy.”

“Maryland is proud to be a leader once again in safe innovation with the implementation of mobile driver’s licenses,” said Maryland Governor Larry Hogan. “As we look to the future, we are committed to enhancing convenience and accessibility while maintaining the highest safety and security standards for our state and citizens.”

“We are excited to work with Apple on mobile IDs in Apple Wallet. This innovative project is yet another example of the momentum we are building as a state in our continued efforts to be a national leader in the digital transformation space,” said Jerry Moore, CIO of the state of Oklahoma.“

Utah has always been a forward-looking state. We regularly hear from people who want to access their driver license through their phones,” said Jess Anderson, commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety. “This is a great opportunity for Utah to work with Apple in an innovative use of technology. This secure mobile license adds convenience while helping keep Utah safe.”

Participating states and the TSA will share more information at a later date about when support for mobile driver’s licenses and state IDs in Wallet will be available in each state, and which TSA airport security checkpoints and select lanes it will be available at first.

Apple Wallet on iPhone and Apple Watch offers an easy, secure, and convenient way to do everything from paying for groceries to accessing your favorite entertainment venues. With Wallet, users can pay in-store, online, and in-apps with Apple Pay, pay for and ride public transportation in cities across the globe, unlock their car, and access airline boarding passes, event tickets, and loyalty rewards programs. University and college students, as well as faculty can also tap their device to use their mobile student ID in Wallet to make purchases and get around campus. Coming soon, Wallet will also provide access to customers’ home, apartment, and hotel keys, as well as corporate badges. More information on Wallet can be found at apple.com/wallet.

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Apple hosts Today at Apple sessions for Black Music Month https://iphone-geeks.com/apple-hosts-today-at-apple-sessions-for-black-music-month/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:14:11 +0000 https://iphone-geeks.com/?p=622 In celebration of Black Music Month, Apple’s newest US store in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, has teamed up with the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) to host virtual Today at Apple sessions with country artists Willie Jones and Valerie June. Attendees learn music-making skills from these incredible songwriters as they explore the rich history […]

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In celebration of Black Music Month, Apple’s newest US store in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, has teamed up with the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) to host virtual Today at Apple sessions with country artists Willie Jones and Valerie June. Attendees learn music-making skills from these incredible songwriters as they explore the rich history of music, story, and culture.

“We are thrilled to be collaborating with our next-door neighbor, the National Museum of African American Music, to celebrate Black Music Month and bring Today at Apple programming to the Nashville community,” said Deirdre O’Brien, Apple’s senior vice president of Retail + People. “Our Today at Apple sessions aim to inspire creativity, and with sessions led by incredible artists like Willie Jones and Valerie June, we are excited to hear what our attendees create.”

Hosted by Apple Music’s Rissi Palmer, the Today at Apple sessions feature Jones and June leading participants through songwriting skills. In Jones’s session on June 8, he shared his songwriting process, which begins when he pulls out his iPhone to capture the spark of a melody in the Voice Memos app. Once he has the basis of his melody, he takes it to the studio, where he pulls inspiration for lyrics from the Notes app — his preferred method for getting out his ideas. He often works collaboratively with co-writers in Pages, using different fonts and colors just to “make it fun” before building out the track in Logic Pro.

Tomorrow, June 15, singer-songwriter Valerie June will explore mindfulness and creativity, and will teach participants how to draw inspiration from the rich history of African American culture. Together with Palmer and NMAAM Vice President of Brand and Partnerships Tuwisha D. Rogers-Simpson, June will then lead a creative exercise to explore gratitude, courage, and joy using the Notes app on iPhone.

“Here at NMAAM, our main focus is to educate the world, preserve the legacy, and celebrate the central role African Americans have played in creating the American Soundtrack,” said Rogers-Simpson. “Today at Apple shares that focus of educating and inspiring others through the power of music and creativity, and we look forward to working together on many more sessions in the future.”

Apple Music is celebrating Black Music Month worldwide with an exploration of the legacy, artistry, impact, and influence of Black musicians. For the first time ever, Apple Music is taking the significance of Black Music Month worldwide with bespoke global playlists in over 30 different countries that explore the undeniable impact of Black music on local popular music. Apple Music also commissioned 15 new DJ Mixes from standout Black artists including Honey Dijon, Amorphous, DBN Gogo, DJ Clue, DāM FunK, and more. Across the platform, Apple Music’s celebration of Black Music Month will feature special programming on Apple Music TV and in radio programming across Apple Music 1, Apple Music Country, and Apple Music Hits.To register for Valerie June’s Today at Apple session, visit apple.co/music-legacy-series.

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Apple announces winners of the 2021 Apple Design Awards https://iphone-geeks.com/apple-announces-winners-of-the-2021-apple-design-awards/ Sat, 12 Jun 2021 20:15:11 +0000 https://iphone-geeks.com/?p=626 Apple hosted its annual Apple Design Awards, celebrating 12 best-in-class apps and games from developers around the globe. Every year, Apple Design Award winners bring bold, creative, and distinctive ideas to life. Through their brilliance, vision, style, determination, and hard work, the people who design and build these award-winning apps and games inspire not only […]

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Apple hosted its annual Apple Design Awards, celebrating 12 best-in-class apps and games from developers around the globe. Every year, Apple Design Award winners bring bold, creative, and distinctive ideas to life. Through their brilliance, vision, style, determination, and hard work, the people who design and build these award-winning apps and games inspire not only their peers in the Apple developer community, but everyone at Apple, too.

“This year’s Apple Design Award winners have redefined what we’ve come to expect from a great app experience, and we congratulate them on a well-deserved win,” said Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. “The work of these developers embodies the essential role apps and games play in our everyday lives, and serve as perfect examples of our six new award categories.”

Inclusivity

Winners in this category provide a great experience for all by supporting people from a diversity of backgrounds, abilities, and languages.

AppVoice Dream Reader
Developer: Voice Dream LLC (United States)

Voice Dream Reader is a best-in-class text-to-speech app that reads text aloud from just about any digital source, whether it’s a PDF, webpage, or ebook, in more than two dozen languages. Its adaptive features and high level of customizable settings allow anyone to choose a voice with the perfect tone, timbre, accent, and speed for an optimal reading experience.

Photo: Apple

Game: “HoloVista
Developer: Aconite (United States)

HoloVista supports a wide variety of accessibility features, including options for motion control, text sizes, text contrast, sound, and visual effect intensity. Purposeful interactions and considerations help achieve gameplay that can be experienced and perceived in more than one way.

Photo: Apple

Delight and Fun

Winners in this category provide memorable, engaging, and satisfying experiences that are enhanced by Apple technologies.

Game: “Pok Pok Playroom
Developer: Pok Pok (Belgium)

“Pok Pok Playroom” is a playful, and beautifully animated app that captivates users with its thoughtful design and mesmerizing interactions. Thanks to its subtle haptics and spot-on sound effects, this app provides endless hours of fun for kids of all ages, while rewarding creativity and experimentation.

Photo: Apple

Game: “Little Orpheus
Developer: The Chinese Room (United Kingdom)

“Little Orpheus” is an enjoyable platformer that brings easy controls, excellent storytelling, and a console-like experience to a casual game. Throughout its diverse variety of levels, this game packs a clever surprise at every turn while keeping things light with its comical dialogue.

Photo: Apple

Interaction

Winners in this category deliver intuitive interfaces and effortless controls that are perfectly tailored to their platform.

App: CARROT Weather
Developer: Brian Mueller, Grailr LLC (United States)

CARROT Weather is known for its humorous forecasts and unique visuals. A recent design update has brought simplicity and elegance to its experience across all Apple platforms. From witty weather projections, to a robust set of customizable widgets and a collection of useful watch faces, this app comes packed with endless entertainment.

Photo: Apple

Game: “Bird Alone
Developer: George Batchelor (Canada)

“Bird Alone’s” explorative interactions combine gestures, haptics, parallax, and dynamic sound effects that imbue richness into its world. The game is brought to life through clever notification integration, graphics, and music that changes depending on the real-world weather, season, and time of day.

Photo: Apple

Social Impact

Winners in this category improve lives in a meaningful way and shine a light on crucial issues.

AppBe My Eyes
Developer: S/I Be My Eyes (Denmark)

Be My Eyes enables people who are blind and low vision to identify objects by pairing them with volunteers from around the world using their camera. The app supports more than 300,000 blind and low-vision users and more than 4.5 million volunteers, across 150+ countries and 180+ languages.

Photo: Apple

Game: “Alba
Developer: ustwo games (United Kingdom)

With a natural reserve being bulldozed by the city to make a hotel, Alba saves local wildlife, repairs the bridge in the reserve, and cleans up trash around town. This game demonstrates the positivity that comes from respecting the environment, while telling a story about family, community, activism, and kindness. For every copy of the game downloaded, one tree will be planted to help a reforestation project in Madagascar.

Photo: Apple

Visuals and Graphics

Winners in this category feature stunning imagery, skillfully drawn interfaces, and high-quality animations that lend to a distinctive and cohesive theme.

AppLoóna
Developer: Loóna Inc (Belarus)

Loóna offers gracefully animated sleepscape sessions that combine relaxing activities, storytelling, and atmospheric sounds. Every aspect of its interface — type, color, animation, and 3D content — has been crafted with precision to create a soothing, calming experience.

Photo: Apple

Game: “Genshin Impact
Developer: miHoYo Limited (China)“

Genshin Impact’s” heart-pounding battle scenes and far-reaching landscapes push the visual frontier for mobile gaming. Motion blur, shadow quality, and frame rate can be reconfigured on the fly whether players are obliterating slime monsters, summoning earthquakes, flinging lightning, or guiding the wind itself to supercharge flames and blizzards.

Photo: Apple

Innovation

Winners in this category provide a state-of-the-art experience through novel use of Apple technologies that set them apart in their genre.

AppNaadSadhana
Developer: Sandeep Ranade (India)

NaadSadhana is an all-in-one, studio-quality music app that helps musicians of all genres and any expertise perform and publish their music without boundaries. After first finding its tune as an app for practicing Indian classical singing, NaadSadhana has expanded to support seven different genres of music. And with the help of artificial intelligence and Core ML, the app listens as a singer improvises a vocal line, provides instant feedback on the accuracy of notes, and generates a backing track to match, all in real time.

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Game: “League of Legends: Wild Rift
Developer: Riot Games (United States)

“League of Legends: Wild Rift” takes a complex PC game and delivers its full experience on mobile. The team at Riot Games has reimagined this beloved title from the ground up, giving players total immersion in the League of Legends universe through polished touchscreen controls that have been designed specifically for mobile, an auto-targeting system to help newcomers find their footing, mobile-exclusive camera settings, and much more.

In addition to the prestigious physical Apple Design Award, this year’s winners will receive a prize package that includes hardware for every developer to continue creating great apps and games.

For more information on this year’s winners and finalists, visit the Apple Design Awards.

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Now you’ll be Able to Play iOS Casino Apps on MacBooks https://iphone-geeks.com/now-youll-be-able-to-play-ios-casino-apps-on-macbooks/ Mon, 23 Nov 2020 14:28:32 +0000 https://iphone-geeks.com/?p=558 According to Associated Press, the CEO of Apple, Tim Cook announced that the new MacBook Pro, Air, and the Mac Mini will all house the M1 Apple chip, which will allow for seamless iOS integration. This means that you will be able to play iOS Casino apps, as well as many others, on your Apple […]

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According to Associated Press, the CEO of Apple, Tim Cook announced that the new MacBook Pro, Air, and the Mac Mini will all house the M1 Apple chip, which will allow for seamless iOS integration. This means that you will be able to play iOS Casino apps, as well as many others, on your Apple laptops.

Theoretically, this new laptop chip will be better integrated with new apps and hardware than the Intel processor that is inside the current generation of Apple laptops. But, it is questionable if this integration will work better than emulation.

The advantages of the new Apple M1 Processor compared to current laptops of the same level are:

  1. Better graphics (APU) performance
  2. Less thermal watts
  3. Better hardware codec support

As gamers will notice, the advantage of this processor needs to be heavily qualified. In many ways, it aims to give new life to laptops in general, especially as smaller and mobile devices.

But, compared to more powerful and versatile desktop processors, including APUs, it is not even close for comparison. But, the smaller size and much lower TDP means that new Apple laptops can be lighter, thinner, and more energy-efficient.

Rising Popularity of Online Casino Apps

Gambling and gaming, in general, were invented for entertainment and escapism, and the last few years really made such things needed. This is why millions of people start playing casino games every year.

And, with the lockdown issue and the inability to go to a brick and mortar establishment, there is no option but to go digital and play online casino apps.

Additionally, a huge draw of these games, apart from the obvious possibility to win some money, is that they are very inclusive for the hardware. You don’t need a powerful gaming PC to play these games in 4K graphics.

Virtually any modern device that can open a browser can play online casino apps. This even includes some refrigerators, let alone smartphones and laptops. Platforms like alohashark.com/en even offer doublets with Flash and Non-Flash options, so you can play on everything.

But, some people prefer playing dedicated apps, especially when it comes to iOS casino apps. The idea of these users is that such gaming is safer when it comes to their devices and personal information.

And, while this may be theoretically true, it is practically unimportant. All casino platforms have so much security that every larger operator is next to impossible to hack.

New MacBooks to mimic iPhones

Apple is one of the most well-known laptop manufacturers in the world. For a long time, the MacBook was the epitome of ‘’new business’’ for Millennial consumers. But, with the rise of powerful handhelds, this significance has diminished.

With the new M1 processor, Apple is trying to make laptops that will retain much of the power and utility of its predecessors while improving mobility and battery. This will create a new niche for Air and Pro users that want to have all of the Mac programs while still having a portable device.

Will this gamble pay out is yet to be seen. There is still some prestige in being an Apple user, but that time is quickly passing and if the company can’t offer useful products that will be accepted by consumers it will endanger its market position.

Emulators will still Be Better

It is without a doubt that the new MacBook will be a good laptop, both in the Air and Pro models. But, with the strength and capacity of the M1 processor, it is impossible to see how it will be better than a simple emulator.

Browser-based apps like Appetize.io or Ripple are easy to install and even easier to use. Also, with the price of a Mac there is little stopping you from using a desktop with something like the Ryzen 9 that will be faster than any laptop, and probably cheaper than a Mac.

Still, if you want to stay in the Apple eco-system and seamlessly pass from iOS to macOS and back you will now have the option. That leisure will cost you, but it will be there for those who want it.

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An ideal way to bypass iCloud activation lock https://iphone-geeks.com/ideal-way-bypass-icloud-activation-lock/ Thu, 14 Jul 2016 12:59:35 +0000 http://blog.iphone-geeks.com/?p=194 Do you want to skip iCloud activation lock on your iPad? Here is what you need to do. Many users of iPad get a few problems these days. They search for the best solutions for their problems in their favourite gadget. Do you suffer from iPad black screen of death? You can fix this problem in your […]

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Do you want to skip iCloud activation lock on your iPad? Here is what you need to do.

Many users of iPad get a few problems these days. They search for the best solutions for their problems in their favourite gadget. Do you suffer from iPad black screen of death? You can fix this problem in your iPad by the following instructions completely.

  • STEP 1: Connect the USB cable to a computer and leave the other end of the cable unplugged
  • STEP 2: Turn off your iPad
  • STEP 3: Plug an iPad to a computer while pressing and holding the Home until iTunes detect your device
  • STEP 4: Your iPad will back to normal after a few seconds. You can make use of your iPad as usual

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please, feel free to contact us if this doesn’t help you. Provide us information which iPad model you use, and which iOS you run on it. With this information we can help you more specific, because this tutorial will not work on every device and iOS. Thank you for understanding.

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iPhone SE Review: Great Smartphone For Solid Price? https://iphone-geeks.com/iphone-se-review/ Sat, 09 Apr 2016 14:16:15 +0000 http://blog.iphone-geeks.com/?p=184 Is recently published iPhone SE best solution for you? What are good and which bad side of the new smartphone from Apple lab? Read full review of iPhone SE now…  Many users of iOS gadgets realize their dreams about the iPhone because the Apple has released iPhone SE successfully. The foremost attraction of this mobile phone […]

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Is recently published iPhone SE best solution for you? What are good and which bad side of the new smartphone from Apple lab? Read full review of iPhone SE now… 

Many users of iOS gadgets realize their dreams about the iPhone because the Apple has released iPhone SE successfully. The foremost attraction of this mobile phone is its compact design. A 4-inch iPhone will give the maximum convenience to users of every age group. This Smartphone has the A9 chip similar to its predecessor iPhone 6S.

Display

People who have a question about whether an iPhone SE will be the next iPhone 7 now get an answer. They understand that this mobile phone is designed to assist individuals who expect the maximum performance of a Smartphone in a small size. If you do not upgrade your iOS gadget after iPhone 5S, then this mobile phone is the right choice for you.

The power button is located on the top of this Smartphone and volume switches are available on the sides. The headphone jack is available on the bottom side of this Smartphone. The main drawback in the display of this mobile phone is no support for 3D touch.

Camera

Features of the front and rear cameras in the Smartphone are vital to consider. The rear camera with 12-megapixel capacity in this mobile has the best stuff to capture photos and 4K videos. Users of this mobile do not fail to take pleasure in swanky live photos. The main attractions of a camera are as follows.

  • 12MP iSight Camera
  • Focus pixels
  • True tone flash
  • New image signal processor
  • Panorama up to 63MP

Users of this mobile will be happy to use iCloud Photo Library resourcefully. They keep their beloved photos and videos with them always. They access and view photos and videos they have taken last week or year. They will be satisfied with an easy way to take a selfie by using FaceTime HD camera with the world-class Retina Flash.

Performance

The overall performance of iPhone SE is better than its predecessor. All internal components in this Smartphone play the major role behind the most effective performance.

The Apple has ensured that the overall CPU and GPU power of this Smartphone are better than iPhone 5S. The most outstanding features behind the maximum performance of this mobile phone are as follows.

  • Operating System – iOS 9.3
  • Chipset – Apple A9
  • CPU- Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
  • GPU- PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)

Sensors

This latest mobile phone from the Apple has the following sensors

  • Fingerprint
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyro
  • Proximity
  • Compass

Battery

This mobile phone has the best in a class lithium-ion battery. This built-in rechargeable battery supports 14 hours of talk time and 12 hours of Internet use on 3G.

iPhone SE Pros

  • A reasonable price
  • A compact design
  • iPhone 6S power

iPhone SE Cons

  • No support for 3D Touch
  • Low screen resolution
  • Poor front camera

Conclusion

Apple’s iPhone SE is the most suitable Smartphone for you when you expect the most compact design of an ideal mobile phone from a renowned brand in the market. You will be happy when you use the most powerful functions and features in this small Smartphone.

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FBI vs Apple – Everything About Encryption Dispute https://iphone-geeks.com/fbi-vs-apple-everything-encryption-dispute/ Sat, 09 Apr 2016 13:53:40 +0000 http://blog.iphone-geeks.com/?p=180 American Courts, as well as the FBI, expect the maximum support from the Apple to identify criminals behind the mass shooting and further plans of these criminals. The mindset of iOS users Users of Apple’s mobile gadgets these days are very conscious about their privacy. On the other hand, they do not let the overall […]

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American Courts, as well as the FBI, expect the maximum support from the Apple to identify criminals behind the mass shooting and further plans of these criminals.

The mindset of iOS users

Users of Apple’s mobile gadgets these days are very conscious about their privacy. On the other hand, they do not let the overall security of the nation towards debatable for a long time. The FBI has geared up to influence the Apple in every legal way and accepts it to assist with the complete investigation of the horrific mass shooting carried out by terrorists in California.

What does the FBI expect from the Apple?

American Courts, as well as the FBI, expect the maximum support from the Apple to identify criminals behind the mass shooting and further plans of these criminals. A proper unlocking the encrypted iPhone is very important to get answers to mysterious questions associated with this case. Apple has to support for bypassing security elements of an encrypted iPhone of Syed Rizwan Farook, who and his wife killed 14 people by mass shooting.

Why does Apple not ready to do as per the expectations of the FBI?

Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, is fighting the order of the court and the FBI. He is not willing to be patient with this kind of overreach of the US Government. He ensures that if Apple does as per the requirements of the FBI, then nobody believes in everything associated with the privacy while using an iOS gadget. The US law enforcement will use this method to deal with every case associated with an organized crime.

Compromising the security of our personal information can ultimately put our personal safety at risk. That is why encryption has become so important to all of us. For many years, we have used encryption to protect our customers’ personal data because we believe it’s the only way to keep their information safe. We have even put that data out of our own reach, because we believe the contents of your iPhone are none of our business.” – write Apple in their customer letter.

What do Americans think about disputes between the FBI and Apple?

Americans never compromise anything that affects the peace of the nation. They fight against terrorism and almost every source of terrorists. They do not encourage the creation of a master key by an experienced team in the Apple. This is because they think that a master key is not an ultimate solution for this problem. They think about actual rights of the government and the role of tech companies in the nation.

If the government encourages the complete access to encrypted communications of every private individual, then no one gets an interest to use a Smartphone and save personal details confidently. Even though terrorists make use of advanced communication facilities, they leave a few important things unknowingly whenever they make a crime. The FBI has to enhance its efforts further and collect such evidence. This is the best way to deal with this problematic issue.

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Prediction About The Latest iPhone 7 Problem https://iphone-geeks.com/prediction-latest-iphone-7-problem/ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 09:55:50 +0000 http://blog.iphone-geeks.com/?p=176 On the other hand, many business people in the tech industry are shocked nowadays. Apple has signed a deal with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. Users of iOS gadgets think about the features of the upcoming iPhone 7. They are conscious about the positive elements of this upcoming iOS device. They know about some features of […]

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On the other hand, many business people in the tech industry are shocked nowadays. Apple has signed a deal with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company.

Users of iOS gadgets think about the features of the upcoming iPhone 7. They are conscious about the positive elements of this upcoming iOS device. They know about some features of this phone will be unique. They make sure that a lack of the headphone jack on this phone.

On the other hand, many business people in the tech industry are shocked nowadays. This is because they notice the Apple’s recent deal. Apple has signed a deal with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company.

iPhone 7 with A10 Processor

This deal was about the A10 processor manufacturing for the upcoming iPhone 7. Samsung has played this role so far. Now, this Taiwan-based company has geared up to design the A10 processor.

Apple has ignored Samsung and welcomed this Taiwan-based company. This is because the most cost effective manufacturing process of this company. Integrated Fan Out is the world-class architecture designed by this company. This successful architecture holds small chips.

Many companies and experts in the Smartphone world nowadays predict when this company begins to produce A10 processor. This company may start the A10 production in June so as to support Apple for launching its next iPhone in September. This company will introduce the A10 with the most distinctive features.

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