This ‘world’s smallest’ iPhone and Apple Watch dual charger might be perfect your travels

[ad_1] Apple no longer sells the MagSafe Duo, its two-in-one charger for the iPhone and Apple Watch, but if you’ve found yourself with a charger-shaped hole in your life, Twelve South’s new ButterFly might patch it right up. Similar to the MagSafe Duo, the ButterFly comes with two magnetic charging pucks in a fold-up design. … Read more

AirPower Prototype Seen Charging Apple Watch for First Time

[ad_1] A prototype of Apple’s ill-fated AirPower wireless charger has been seen charging an Apple Watch for the first time. ‌AirPower‌ was an Apple-designed charging mat designed to charge Qi-based iPhones, the Apple Watch, and ‌AirPods‌ that the company announced in September 2017 alongside the iPhone X. ‌AirPower‌ was designed so that users could place … Read more

Apple allows game emulators on the App Store

[ad_1] Apple, in its latest update to its App Store developer guidelines for iPhones and iPads, flagged by 9to5Mac, says it will allow game console emulators – and even downloadable games. Apple warns developers, however, they “are responsible for all such software offered in [their] app, including ensuring that such software complies with these Guidelines … Read more

Apple Chipmaker TSMC to Receive $6.6 Billion Grant to Step Up Production in the U.S.

[ad_1] The United States Commerce Department today announced a significant financial commitment to Apple chip supplier TSMC to make more chips in the U.S. (via Bloomberg). The White House shared a statement explaining that the U.S. Commerce Department will allocate a $6.6 billion subsidy to TSMC for the advancement of semiconductor production in Phoenix, Arizona. … Read more

Apple robots might invade your home [The CultCast]

[ad_1] Just how far will Apple go with robotics? Photo: Owen Beard/Unsplash License/Modified by Cult of Mac This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: After pulling the plug on an ambitious project — creating a self-driving car — Apple sets its sights on making … home robots?!? Say it ain’t so, Tim! Also on The … Read more

John Sculley, future Apple CEO, is born

[ad_1] April 6, 1939: John Sculley is born in New York City. He will grow up to be hailed as a business and marketing genius, eventually overseeing Apple’s transformation into the most profitable personal computer company in the world. After a remarkable stint as president of Pepsi-Cola, Sculley will take over as Apple’s third CEO … Read more

‘Argylle’ spy flick sneaks onto Apple TV+ on April 12

[ad_1] The action-comedy romance film Argylle will finally reach Apple TV+ on April 12. The spy thriller turns spy-movie tropes upside down. The star-studded movie — there’s Henry Cavill, Dua Lipais and many more — is not a hit with critics but it does fairly well with audiences. Argylle about to hit its Apple streaming … Read more