Apple on Thursday confirmed an agreement to acquire the majority of Intel’s smartphone modem business. The move will see Apple acquire intellectual property, equipment, and 2,200 Intel employees. According to Apple, the transaction is valued at around $1 billion and is set to close in the fourth quarter of 2019. Continue Reading
Apple buys Intel modem business in $1B deal
Breaking By Mike Wuerthele Thursday, July 25, 2019, 01:09 pm PT (04:09 pm ET) Apple has signed a deal to acquire the majority of Intel’s cellular modem patents, intellectual property and key personnel in a deal valued at $1 billion, furthering the tech giant’s plans to take ownership of Continue Reading
Apple Acquiring the Majority of Intel’s Smartphone Modem Business
As rumored, Apple today announced that it has signed an agreement with Intel that will see Apple purchasing the majority of Intel’s smartphone business. Approximately 2,200 Intel employees will be joining Apple, and Apple will also take over Intel’s related intellectual property, equipment, and leases, in a transaction that’s valued Continue Reading
Apple confirms acquisition of Intel’s cell modem business
Apple today has confirmed that it will acquire Intel’s smartphone modem business in a transaction valued at $1 billion. The deal is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2019 and is subject to regulatory approval. Sylvania HomeKit Light Strip Through this acquisition, Apple will beef up its wireless Continue Reading
How to choose & use noise-canceling headphones [Cult of Mac travel tips]
Noise-canceling headphones are fantastic. They cut down on traffic noise, airplane rumble and even — to a certain extent — the racket from that never-ending construction work across the street. Not only is life more pleasant without this noise pollution, but less background noise is also healthier for your ears. Continue Reading
Popular console/PC RPG ‘Hyper Light Drifter’ comes to iOS
Hyper Light Drifter is a beautiful pixel art game that has received critical acclaim since its release on Windows, Mac, and consoles in 2016. Now, the award-winning game is coming to iOS, with support for both the iPhone and iPad. Sylvania HomeKit Light Strip The Hyper Light Drifter Port for Continue Reading
Macworld’s August Digital Magazine: 10 essential iPad features you need to start using now
Every day, Macworld brings you the essential daily news and other info about all things Apple. But staying on top of that torrent of information can be a constant challenge. One solution: the Macworld digital magazine. In the August issue Have a new iPad? In the August issue we have 10 essential Continue Reading
Best apps to turn your non-Portrait mode photos into Portrait mode on iPhone and iPad
Portrait mode is only available on devices with dual-camera systems, such as the iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. It creates a depth-of-field effect in your photo so that the subject in the foreground is in focus, and the background Continue Reading
Apple Music still doesn’t fully rely on algorithms preferring a human touch to playlists
Apple Music has been embarking on a discrete transition of leadership leaving Oliver Schusser at the top. He is taking over for Jimmy Iovine, and in a new profile by Billboard, outlines what he envisions the music service to be and some of the inner workings of it. One of Continue Reading
A deal with Amazon lets local police request Ring footage directly from home owners
Ring, the Amazon-owned company behind some of the most popular smart video doorbells, has come under fire once again for privacy concerns. This time around, a report from Vice reveals that Amazon’s been partnering with local police departments around the country in an effort to get officers to promote Ring Continue Reading