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“realityOS” code references hint at Apple AR/VR programming language currently in development

Apple’s rumored augmented reality/virtual reality has a programming language developed for it. Per @IAmMatthewDavis, a series of references to “realityOS” have been found in App Store upload logs as well as Apple’s open source code on Wednesday. The discovery helps solidify rumors that Apple is working on at least two AR projects that include an […]

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Microsoft announces $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Because $68.7 billion forms a pretty enormous gaming empire. Microsoft on Tuesday announced its acquisition of Activision Blizzard for US$95 per share, bringing the total valuation to US$68.7 billion, on Tuesday. The deal includes iconic franchises from the Activision, Blizzard and King studios such as “Warcraft,” “Diablo,” “Overwatch,” “Call of Duty” and “Candy Crush.” The […]

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Rumor: iPhone 15 Pro could feature camera with periscope lens offering 10x optical zoom capability

According to analyst Jeff Pu, at least one of the iPhone 15 models, which are slated to launch in 2023, will feature a periscope camera system that could offer a 10x optical zoom. With a periscope system, light entering the telephoto lens on the back of the iPhone would be reflected by an angled mirror […]

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Rumor: Apple could remove physical SIM card slot for some iPhones for second quarter of 2022

The rumor mill now has it that Apple could start offering iPhone models without a SIM card in the box in the second quarter of 2022. Earlier this week, a Brazilian website stated that Apple’s iPhone 15 might not have a physical SIM card slot in some countries and regions. The change could take place […]

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Rumor: Apple’s M3 processor enters pilot production phase, uses 3 nanometer “N3” process

Apple’s next-gen processor, the M3, may have already entered its pilot production phase. According to DigiTimes, TSMC, Apple’s chipmaking partner, has begun producing the processor using it 3 nanometer process, known as “N3.” The report, citing unnamed industry sources, claims that TSMC will move the process to volume production by the fourth quarter of 2022 […]