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Apple hires ARM chip designer Mike Filippo, takes another step from Intel CPU reliance

In what could definitely be considered a significant step in its transition form Intel to ARM processors, Apple has hired one of ARM Holding’s Inc.’s top chip engineers. This, in turn, could allow for Apple to create its own new hardware, including devices, new Macs, and a possible headset. Apple has hired Mike Filippo as […]

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Apple posts video of WWDC Platform State of the Union speech, focuses on changes, upcoming tools

Apple delivered its Platform State of the Union speech on Monday, announcing substantial overhauls as well as new tools for the way developers create apps. The company, in turn, has posted a video of the presentation, highlighting the main points it wished to convey. In the presentation, Apple stated that they will be eliminating the letterboxing that […]

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IKEA partnering with Apple to develop AR-based app for iOS 11

This could prove nifty. IKEA has partnered with Apple and is working on an augmented reality app that shows what certain IKEA furniture will look like inside your home. Executive Michael Valdsgaard offered the following: When it launches, the app will let customers choose which IKEA product they want and then use an iPhone or […]

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Apple launches Swift development curriculum aimed at high school, college students

If you or anyone you know is looking to get into Swift coding, this might be your thing. Apple has just launched a new app development curriculum, available on the company’s iBooks e-reader app, that aims to let anyone in high school or community college learn to code in Swift and create apps for iPhone […]

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Cirrus Logic releases Apple-authorized Lightning headphone development kit, strengthens rumors of headphone jack removal on next-gen iPhone

It’s looking less likely that the next-gen iPhone will feature a traditional 3.5 millimeter headphone jack. Amidst rumors that Apple will remove the headphone jack, supplier Cirrus Logic this week announced the release of a new development kit that will enable companies to make Made for iPhone-certified Lightning headphones. The development kit is geared towards […]