Apple has apparently backed away from a plan to launch a hardware subscription service that would allow customers to “subscribe” to receive a new iPhone handset every year. Per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, rumors as to a hardware subscription service began back in 2022. Gurman stated that Apple wanted to develop a simple system that would […]
If you loved the Xgrid project from several years ago, you’re going to like this. Per an excellent article by AppleInsider’s Mike Wuerthele, a new project continues the efforts wherein cluster-based computing was created by connecting Macs together. The Xgrids, which worked well in extremely specific circumstances, were both corporate and federally-funded efforts with some […]
Sometimes projects just don’t work out. Apple has confirmed that the company is laying off more than 700 employees following the cancelation of its Apple Car project and is also reconsidering the project to develop in-house Micro-LED displays. The layoffs became known after the company filed WARN notices in the state of California. Per 9to5Mac, […]
After a decade-long effort, Apple has officially canceled its effort to build an electric car. Per Bloomberg, the move was announced internally by Apple COO Jeff Williams and Kevin Lynch, who had been leading the Apple Car project since 2021. “Apple’s most senior executives finalized the decision in recent weeks,” the report says. The project […]
Following up on yesterday’s story about Apple potentially delaying or outright canceling its 27-inch mini LED external display, noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has offered a counter opinion. In a recent tweet, Kuo stated that mass production of the display is set to begin in late 2024 or early 2025. Kuo said the display would […]