Epic CEO fears Apple’s influence on the metaverse

Credit: Epic Games AppleInsider may earn an affiliate commission for purchases made through links on our site. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney believes Apple is a major “roadblock in the way of Epic’s vision of a metaverse.” On Thursday, Epic Games discussed its plans for the metaverse at the Game Developers Conference 2023. The … Read more

Future Apple Watch could get cameras for photography and Face ID

Apple’s proposal would be less bulky than the existing third-party Wristcam AppleInsider may earn an affiliate commission for purchases made through links on our site. Apple has big plans for cameras in future Apple Watches, if they can be fitted without making the watch awkward to wear – and if the cameras can … Read more

Apple, Alphabet and Meta oppose US espionage law

Article hero image AppleInsider may earn an affiliate commission for purchases made through links on our site. Apple, Alphabet and Meta are lobbying to curtail a tool that gives intelligence agencies the right to collect and access the personal information of US citizens. Big Tech is trying to change the way Section 702 … Read more

Microsoft’s iPhone App Store plan poses a limited threat to Apple for now

Article hero image AppleInsider may earn an affiliate commission for purchases made through links on our site. Morgan Stanley analysts say a potential Microsoft iPhone app store would have only a small impact on Apple initially if it ever launches, but it’s a potentially strong longer-term competitor. Microsoft gaming chief Phil Spencer recently … Read more

Orders for iPhone displays are down 39% year-over-year

Orders for iPhone displays are declining year over year AppleInsider may earn an affiliate commission for purchases made through links on our site. An Apple supply chain shipping report shows that iPhone 14 display orders fell sharply over the same period compared to the iPhone 13. The iPhone 14 release cycle has seen … Read more

8BitDo gaming controllers now compatible with iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac

A selection of controllers from gaming company 8BitDo are now compatible with Apple’s line of products, thanks to a firmware update released today. The 8BitDo SN30 Pro for Android, SN30 Pro, Pro+, Pro 2, Ultimate 2.4g and Lite SE can be used with iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple TV devices running the latest Apple software. … Read more

Inside Apple Fifth Avenue: iconic retail design above and below the surface

Exterior of Apple Fifth Avenue AppleInsider may earn an affiliate commission for purchases made through links on our site. Walking down New York’s Fifth Avenue, you can’t miss the glass Apple Store that highlights the company’s core values ​​from the inside. AppleInsider checks it. Apple didn’t originally want to build on Fifth Ave … Read more

8BitDo controllers now work with iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple TV

As much as we love 8BitDo’s wireless controllers and gamepads, including the highly customizable 8BitDo Pro 2our biggest complaint so far has been a lack of support for Apple devices. But as of today, that changes, as new software update for many of 8BitDo’s wireless controllers finally makes them compatible with iPhones, iPads, Macs and … Read more

Heart and Soul of an iPhone: The Story of Apple Silicon

It will be an annual ritual for Apple to launch a new color variant for the current generation of iPhones mid-season. First came purple with the iPhone 12, then alpine green with the iPhone 13, and now yellow with the iPhone 14. While the color may be new, the innards remain the same. And it’s … Read more

iPhone 15 Pro price leaks, iPhone SE’s stunning upgrade, iPad battles MacBook

Looking back at another week of news and headlines from Cupertino, this week’s Apple Loop features iPhone 15 price shocks, iPhone SE leaks, Apple’s realityOS headset plans, touchscreen MacBook details, the larger MacBook Air, iPadOS vs. macOS, and a surprise iPhone 13 offer. Apple Loop is here to remind you of some of the many … Read more