The legal battle between Epic Games and Apple that began in 2020 has now come to an end. The US Supreme Court has declined to hear appeals from either company, which means lower court rulings will remain in effect. For the most part that’s a win for Apple. But there is one significant change that’s […]
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Lilbits: Some Apple Watch sales “paused” due to patent dispute, Google’s Stadia Controller Bluetooth conversion tool gets another year of life
9 Comments on Lilbits: Some Apple Watch sales “paused” due to patent dispute, Google’s Stadia Controller Bluetooth conversion tool gets another year of lifeApple has made fitness features a key selling point for its Apple Watch products since day one. And over time the company has added new fitness features to some models. But one recent feature is causing a bit of a headache. In October the US Internal Trade Commission ruled that Apple’s system for monitoring a user’s […]
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Live updates from Apple’s “Far Out” event (iPhone 14, Apple Watch Series 8, and new AirPods Pro)
1 Comment on Live updates from Apple’s “Far Out” event (iPhone 14, Apple Watch Series 8, and new AirPods Pro)Apple’s fall 2022 product launch event is here. The company is expected to unveil the iPhone 14 series of smartphones, Apple Watch 8 series, and other products. Here are live updates from Apple’s Far Out event, with the most recent news at the top of the page. Update: The event has ended, and Apple has […]
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Lilbits: MacBook Self Service repairs could get pricy, Apple will unveil the iPhone 14 on September 7th, and Google launches new Fitbit wearables
4 Comments on Lilbits: MacBook Self Service repairs could get pricy, Apple will unveil the iPhone 14 on September 7th, and Google launches new Fitbit wearablesEarlier this year Apple introduced a Self Service Repair program that lets customers purchase genuine Apple parts, use official repair guides, and even rent the same equipment Apple uses to perform repairs. At launch, the company offered everything you needed to repair recent iPhones. Now Apple has expanded to cover MacBook laptops as well. But […]
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Lilbits: Apple Watch Series 8 and Samsung Galaxy Watch5 leaks, hacker reimagines Game Boy as a landscape device
1 Comment on Lilbits: Apple Watch Series 8 and Samsung Galaxy Watch5 leaks, hacker reimagines Game Boy as a landscape deviceApple and Samsung are both set to launch new smartwatches later this year… and neither is doing a great job of keeping a lid on the top secret plans. Bloomberg reports that Apple will debut a new “extreme sports” model with a rugged design and bigger battery, while Samsung is allegedly planning to introduce a […]
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This ugly wrist band brings cameras to the Apple Watch
Folks have been asking whether the Apple Watch is more of a useful gadget or a fashion statement for as long as Apple has been in the watch business. The Wristcam is a new accessory designed that seems to be designed for people who value functionality over design. It’s a third-party Apple Watch wrist band that […]
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Lilbits: Apple Watch, Apple One, and the PinePhone Manjaro Community Edition
Apple announced two new iPads today, including a faster entry-level iPad and the new 4th-gen iPad Air, which is the first device to ship with a 5nm Apple A14 processor. But the company also unveiled the new Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE as well as a new Apple One subscription bundle that […]
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Apple Watch is becoming a standalone device with its own App Store and more
The Apple Watch has been a smartphone companion since it first launched. But the next version of watchOS changes that. For the first time, Apple says its smartwatch will support standalone apps that run only on the Apple Watch itself — no iPhone companion app required. Developers can also use new APIs including a streaming […]
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Lilbits 336: Apple’s iOS 12 is here, AirPower wireless charger is not
Apple’s new iPhone Xs will be available in stores later this week, and they’ll be some of the first devices to ship with the new iOS 12 operating system. But if you have an older iPhone or iPad you can update to iOS 12 starting today. Apple says the new version of its smartphone and […]
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Apple Watch Series 4 feature bigger screens, thinner bodies
Apple is updating its wearable lineup with a new line of smartwatches featuring bigger displays that cover more of the front of the watch. The displays also now feature curved edges. And the software the powers Apple Watch has also been updated with new features and support for new apps. The Apple Watch Series 4 […]