2024-06-11
Big news! Apple Vision Pro coming to the UK much earlier than I expected. Will arrive on 12 July - will also be available in Australia, Canada, France and Germany on the same date. Arrives even sooner in China, Japan and Singapore (28 June). #WWDC [image]
New York Times
Apple Vision Pro, while a remarkable piece of tech, needs updates to avoid gathering dust, and WWDC's new features like 3D “spatial photos” are modest tweaks
The $3,500 “spatial computing” device has gathered dust on my shelf. Can tweaks and upgrades save it from obsolescence?
Big news! Apple Vision Pro coming to the UK much earlier than I expected. Will arrive on 12 July - will also be available in Australia, Canada, France and Germany on the same date. Arrives even sooner in China, Japan and Singapore (28 June). #WWDC [image]
TechCrunch
Apple plans to release Apple Vision Pro in China, Japan, and Singapore on June 28 and then Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the UK on July 12
2023-11-17
Big news in mobile messaging. Apple adopting RCS & opening up messaging. EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) has been key factor in this decision. @CCSInsight has repeatedly predicted DMA would drive change in a similar manner to GDPR (and USB-C legislation). https://9to5mac.com/...
9to5Mac
Apple plans to adopt the GSM's RCS messaging standard by releasing a software update “later next year”, bringing iMessage-style features to cross-platform texts
In a surprising move, Apple has announced today that it will adopt the RCS (Rich Communication Services) messaging standard.
2023-06-14
Huge news in UK mobile market. After months of speculation and delay @VodafoneUK and @ThreeUK merger is offically confirmed. https://www.ckh.com.hk/... https://twitter.com/... [image]
Bloomberg
Vodafone and Three agree to merge, forming the UK's largest mobile network, pending months of regulatory review, and take on £6B in debt; Vodafone would own 51%
Vodafone Group Plc and CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. agreed to combine their UK mobile businesses in a deal that will create …
2023-06-07
Big news from @Samsung. It will host its Galaxy Unpacked event in South Korea (rather than New York / San Francisco / London etc.) This is a clear statement of intent showing confidence in its own heritage offering a chance to showcase its homegrown strengths. #SamsungUnpacked [image]
9to5Google
Samsung plans to hold its next Unpacked event in late July 2023 in Seoul, the first time in its home country, where it will unveil next generation foldables
Ben Schoon / 9to5Google :
2023-01-17
Fascinating two-part piece by @FT's @PatrickMcGee_ on Apple's ascendancy thought its deep investment in China to create a world class supply chain and the challenges that now poses. https://giftarticle.ft.com/... https://twitter.com/...
Financial Times
How Apple built a supply chain in China over two decades, spending billions and embedding staff in factories, creating a dependence before US tensions escalated
The company spent two decades and billions of dollars building a supply chain of unprecedented sophistication. Now, a reckoning is coming
2022-09-09
Hands on with Apple Watch Ultra. I have a feeling this is going to be a huge success. Pushes Apple into a whole new space in watch market. Longer battery life and overall design are very appealing. #AppleEvent https://twitter.com/...
The Verge
Apple Watch Ultra's app ecosystem challenges Garmin, which dominates the $699+ premium active wearables market, and its usability could erode Garmin's position
2022-09-08
Hands on with Apple Watch Ultra. I have a feeling this is going to be a huge success. Pushes Apple into a whole new space in watch market. Longer battery life and overall design are very appealing. #AppleEvent https://twitter.com/...
The Verge
Hands-on with Apple Watch Ultra: the large, flat 49mm display, which can reach 2,000 nits, is in a class of its own and the device is lighter than expected
Two incremental updates and one big newcomer — Today was a big day for Apple wearables. Not only did Apple announce the brand-new Series 8 …
@shauncollins @LeoGebbie For everyone saying the Apple Watch Ultra is too big, I really do suggest trying the watch on before you make a final judgement. I accept it looks big in the pictures but it feels great on the wrist and I think it looks pretty good.
The Verge
Hands-on with Apple Watch Ultra: the large, flat 49mm display, which can reach 2,000 nits, is in a class of its own and the device is lighter than expected
Two incremental updates and one big newcomer — Today was a big day for Apple wearables. Not only did Apple announce the brand-new Series 8 …
Hands on with Apple Watch Ultra. I have a feeling this is going to be a huge success. Pushes Apple into a whole new space in watch market. Longer battery life and overall design are very appealing. #AppleEvent https://twitter.com/...
The Verge
Hands-on with iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max: similar design to 13 Pro but without the notch, thanks to the playful Dynamic Island; always-on display looks great
A first look at the new always-on display, camera, and more — Apple just announced the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
@shauncollins @LeoGebbie For everyone saying the Apple Watch Ultra is too big, I really do suggest trying the watch on before you make a final judgement. I accept it looks big in the pictures but it feels great on the wrist and I think it looks pretty good.
The Verge
Hands-on with iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max: similar design to 13 Pro but without the notch, thanks to the playful Dynamic Island; always-on display looks great
A first look at the new always-on display, camera, and more — Apple just announced the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
2022-09-03
Interesting piece by @PatrickMcGee_ in today's @FT on Apple's ever-stronger position in the US market & other affluent economies. It is little wonder the leading Android phone makers are concerned as Apple keeping chipping away mkt share. Find it here: https://giftarticle.ft.com/... https://twitter.com/...
Counterpoint Research
The global premium smartphone average selling price rose 8% YoY to $780 in Q2 2022, driven by sales of $1,000+ devices; Apple captured 57% of the premium market
- The global premium smartphone market ($400 and above wholesale price) average selling price (ASP) grew 8% YoY to reach $780, a second-quarter record, in Q2 2022.
Big coup for @Qualcomm to get Mark Zuckerberg to endorse the deeper technology partnership with @Meta for virtual reality products at #IFA2022. Given the success of Quest 2 it will be interesting to see how the product platform evolves in this nascent category. https://twitter.com/...
Reuters
Meta signs a deal with Qualcomm to produce custom Snapdragon chips optimized for its Quest VR devices; the chips will not be exclusive to Meta
2022-09-02
Interesting piece by @PatrickMcGee_ in today's @FT on Apple's ever-stronger position in the US market & other affluent economies. It is little wonder the leading Android phone makers are concerned as Apple keeping chipping away mkt share. Find it here: https://giftarticle.ft.com/... https://twitter.com/...
Financial Times
Counterpoint: iPhone active installed base overtook Android to gain 50%+ share of the US smartphone market in Q2, up from 35% in 2019 and the highest since 2007
Milestone was passed in quarter ending in June, says Counterpoint Research — Apple has overtaken Android devices to account …
2022-09-01
Well worth a read - this initiative is very in tune with consumer expectations we are seeing in @CCSInsight's end-user research. People want their phones to last longer and would like to be able to repair them. https://giftarticle.ft.com/... @MarinaKoytcheva (via @Tim & @alicemhancock) https://twitter.com/...
Financial Times
EU publishes draft regulations on smartphone spare parts and battery life, including mandating manufacturers make 15+ parts available for at least five years
European Commission says 15 components should be made available for five years after a device's introduction
2022-07-13
Glyph Interface helps @Nothing device stand out from the crowd, but I'm sceptical it's radically differentiated enough. At £399, the price of entry level variant, is standout feature. Puts the Nothing Phone (1) in same segment as Apple's most affordable smartphone, the iPhone SE. https://twitter.com/...
The Verge
Nothing announces its phone (1), starting at £399 with LED strips on the back, two 50MP rear cameras including an ultrawide lens, in 40+ markets but not the US
cannot — live up to the hype it's gotten. It is not a threat to BBK/Xiaomi/Samsung/Apple. However, it might be interesting enough to sell in moderate volumes and create future oppo...
1/2 At a glance, the Nothing Phone (1) bears a remarkable resemblance to the Apple iPhone given its familiar aluminium frame and similar camera array. It could almost be mistaken for an iPhone running the Android operating system. #Nothingevent https://twitter.com/...
The Verge
Nothing announces its phone (1), starting at £399 with LED strips on the back, two 50MP rear cameras including an ultrawide lens, in 40+ markets but not the US
cannot — live up to the hype it's gotten. It is not a threat to BBK/Xiaomi/Samsung/Apple. However, it might be interesting enough to sell in moderate volumes and create future oppo...
2022-06-15
The @nothing PR machine now in full flow. This piece by @FT's @Tim draws comparisons with Andy Rubin's Essential project & underlines how tough it'll be for @getpeid to break into market. Interesting data point that 700k+ screens have been bought. https://www.ft.com/... via @FT https://twitter.com/...
Financial Times
An interview with Carl Pei on Nothing phone (1), building confidence with suppliers, raising funds, and more; Nothing has shipped 530K Ear (1) since August 2021
Tim Bradshaw / Financial Times :
The @nothing PR machine now in full flow. This piece by @FT's @Tim draws comparisons with Andy Rubin's Essential project & underlines how tough it'll be for @getpeid to break into market. Interesting data point that 700k+ screens have been bought. https://www.ft.com/... via @FT https://twitter.com/...
The Verge
Carl Pei reveals Nothing phone (1) ahead of its July 12 launch event, saying “leaks are harder to contain nowadays”; more details will be revealed over time
Nothing, the consumer tech startup led by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, has shown off the rear design of its debut Phone 1 smartphone. Source: @getpeid .
2022-06-07
Apple is determined to ensure iMessage remains competitive with WhatsApp and other messaging apps. The addition of “edit” and “undo send” underline this and will be welcome additions. #WWDC22 https://twitter.com/...
9to5Mac
Apple unveils iOS 16 with customizable lock screens, including a Wallpaper Gallery, suggested background photos, and the ability to change the font and color
but there is a time limit. https://appleinsider.com/... https://twitter.com/... Ian / @ianzelbo : iOS 16 lockscreen honestly feel like a jailbreak tweak from 2016 - in a good way. ...