Apple is telling staff to warn customers that walk-in purchases of iPhone Duo on launch day are likely to be difficult if they did not pre-order. If your execs expect new iPhones on day one, set expectations now and plan device rollouts around pre-orders, not shop stock. Early buyers have found that Apple’s official iPhone …
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Apple says early iPhone Duo pre-order demand is “extraordinary”, with shipping estimates already slipping into next year. If your users are asking for Duo devices, set expectations now and plan for staggered rollouts rather than a big-bang hardware refresh. A new investor note from GF Securities projects Apple will be the only major smartphone maker …
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Apple has taken the online Apple Store offline ahead of iPhone Duo preorders, with reports of constrained supply and high demand for the new foldable phone when it goes live at 5 AM Eastern Time. If anyone in your business is set on a Duo for day one testing or exec use, plan to be …
Apple and OpenAI are in a legal fight, and OpenAI has agreed not to use Apple’s alleged trade secrets while the case runs, according to a Bloomberg report. For IT, it is a reminder to keep an eye on AI vendor contracts and data sharing rules, as these rows can shape how safe it is …
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Apple is asking a federal judge to overturn a $5.7 billion patent verdict over the Taptic Engine in iPhones and Apple Watches, arguing that the damages were based on guesswork. This is one to watch for long term risk, but there is nothing for IT teams to change in current iPhone or Apple Watch rollouts. …
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Apple is expected to unveil a new HomePod mini 2, an updated Apple TV 4K, a new HomeView hub, and smart home accessories with LG at its upcoming home event. If your offices use Apple gear for meeting rooms or reception, you may want to hold off any speaker or TV box refresh until we …
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Apple has added the original 2017 Apple TV 4K to its vintage products list. If you still have these in meeting rooms or reception areas, plan for limited future support and start lining up a replacement cycle. macOS 27 brings remote AppleCare log collection as a behind the scenes upgrade. This matters for small IT …
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Apple is set to unveil its long rumoured HomePad smart hub at the “Welcome home” event next Tuesday. If you support Apple users at home or in small offices, expect staff to ask about a HomePod with a display and start planning how it fits into your network and device standards. The latest 9to5Mac Overtime …
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Apple security is in the spotlight again as researchers detail a new P7 DarkSword spyware variant hitting unpatched iPhones. If you look after iOS devices, this is a clear nudge to keep update compliance tight and to review which users are slow to move off older builds. Apple has pushed a fresh AT&T carrier bundle …
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Apple and The King’s Trust have launched a new UK Creative Labs education programme that offers workshops to help young people build creative and digital skills, building on their existing partnership to help young people move into work (9to5Mac, Apple Newsroom). This matters if your business hires junior staff, as it signals a growing local …
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