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Apple releases iOS 14.2, iPadOS 14.2 updates, logs hefty number of new features and bug fixes

The long-awaited iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2 updates have been released, and they are copious. Getting it started, iOS 14.2’s new features include the following: Over 100 new emoji, including animals, food, faces, household objects, musical instruments, gender-inclusive emoji, and more Eight new wallpapers in both light and dark mode versions Magnifier can detect people […]

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Apple’s MagSafe Duo charger passes Korean regulatory test, could surface at “One More Thing” media event

Once again, it’s the regulatory tests that herald of nifty things to come. Apple’s unreleased MagSafe Duo Charger has passed Korea’s National Radio Research Agency compliance tests, which may indicate that the wireless charging pad is close to shipping out the door. Apple announced the ‌MagSafe‌ Duo during its ‌iPhone 12‌ launch event in October. […]

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Apple posts Q4 2020 earnings, reports $64.7 billion revenue, $12.67 billion profit

Apple announced its Q4 fiscal earnings on Thursday, citing September quarter revenues of $64.7 billion and a $12.67 billion profit. The company cited earnings per share of $0.73, beating the Wall Street consensus estimates. As noted, those revenues marked a new September quarter record, but earnings of $12.67 billion were down from $13.68 billion in […]

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JerryRigEverything iPhone 12 Pro durability test surfaces, puts handset through scratch, fire, and durability tests

As expected, the first videos testing the new iPhone’s durability have emerged. YouTuber JerryRigEverything has posted a video testing Apple’s Ceramic Shield protection on its iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro handsets against cracks and shatters. Apple has stated that the Ceramic Shield’s strength and durability release primarily to drops and shatters, not scratch resister. […]

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Rumor: iPhone 12 could wirelessly charge next-gen AirPods

In 2019, the rumor mill suggested that the iPhone 11 handset would’ve supported reverse wireless charging, that would have made the device a potential wireless charging pad. the iFixit teardown revealed that some of the necessary component for this were present, but the work was unfinished. This year, FCC filings indicate that this function could […]