Canon might buy Apple, rumors say: Today in Apple history

[ad_1] April 21, 1995: Rumors swirl that Canon (yes, the Japanese camera company!) might take over Apple in either a partial or complete acquisition. Speculation grows about a possible deal after Apple reveals its latest earnings, which show big improvement but still fall far short of Wall Street’s expectations. Canon buying Apple?!? Although Canon denied … Read more

iOS 18 AI features could run entirely on-device

[ad_1] Apple could run iOS 18’s AI features on-device on the iPhone. Concept: Kevin Kall Apple’s large language model (LLM) that will power iOS 18’s AI features could entirely run locally. This would prioritize user privacy and offer faster response times. However, running AI features on-device will have downsides as they might not be as … Read more

Mac mini might skip Apple M3 processor in favor of M4

[ad_1] With no M3 version on the way, iMac mini M2 will stay around until the M4 chip arrives. Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac There will never be a version of the Mac mini with the Apple M3 processor, according to a reliable tipster. Instead, the inexpensive desktop will wait for the next-generation chip. … Read more

iPhone 16 Pro camera could bring major upgrades [The CultCast]

[ad_1] The iPhone 16 Pro camera might knock our socks off with new upgrades. Image: Cult of Mac This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: The latest rumors about the iPhone 16 Pro’s camera make it sound better than ever. That’s no surprise, considering Apple makes a big deal out of the iPhone camera every … Read more

Argylle reaches No. 1 most popular movie on streaming

[ad_1] The action-comedy romance film Argylle shot to the top of a streaming popularity chart as soon as it reached Apple TV+. It’s spy-vs-spy excitement chock full of celebrities. Plus, the series Sugar and Franklin drew big audiences on Apple’s streaming service last week, too. These also feature big-name stars in the lead roles. Argylle … Read more

Gizmodo tears down a lost iPhone 4 prototype

[ad_1] April 20, 2010: A day after the most high-profile iPhone leak in history, tech news site Gizmodo dissects a prototype iPhone 4, then publishes the teardown — showing the world exactly what’s inside the soon-to-be-released device. The iPhone 4 prototype, accidentally left in a bar by 27-year-old Apple software engineer Gray Powell, quickly becomes … Read more

Save big on Apple Watch Ultra 2 refurbished by Apple

[ad_1] An Apple refurb is a great way to save. Photo: Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2 joined the official Apple Certified Refurbished store. This lets buyers save $120 on the top-of-the-line smartwatch that hit the market just a few months ago. Buying refurbs from Apple is a popular way to save on used electronics that … Read more