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Microsoft was open to bringing Xbox exclusives to iPhone, Apple wouldn’t play ball

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Microsoft wanted to bring Xbox exclusive to the App Store
Halo Infinite could have hit the App Store.
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Microsoft told Apple that it was willing to turn big Xbox exclusives into iPhone and iPad games before negotiations over bringing its Xbox Cloud Gaming service to the App Store broke down earlier this year, internal emails show.

Microsoft was also open to releasing individual apps for each of the titles available in its streaming catalog to comply with App Store rules. It changed course when it became apparent that appeasing Apple was just too difficult.

Apple suppliers ‘gearing up’ for next-gen iPhone SE in early 2022

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Apple's most affordable 5G phone.
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iPhone component suppliers are preparing for the launch of a next-generation iPhone SE in early 2022, according to a new report. Industry sources also claim that there have been no cutbacks in orders for the latest iPhone models.

The new iPhone SE is not expected to deliver a big redesign. However, recent reports have suggested it will feature a faster chip and 5G connectivity.

iPhone and Mac get another shot at AppleCare+ coverage after pricey repairs

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iPhone and Mac get another opportunity at AppleCare+ coverage after expensive repair
Regretting not having AppleCare+ after you broke your iPhone screen? You get another shot at it.
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Anyone who ever paid to have their Mac or iPhone fixed, and then kicked themselves for not having AppleCare+, reportedly will get a second chance to buy the breakage insurance coverage.

That would help cover the cost of any future repairs.

Apple expects iPhone demand to bounce back in early 2022

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iPhone demand has reportedly fallen in recent weeks — but it may not be down for long.
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Apple is expected to increase iPhone shipments by 30% during early 2022, according to a new report, which cites multiple sources familiar with the plan. It is believed Cupertino hopes to ship 300 million throughout next year.

A recent report claimed Apple had cut iPhone orders going into the holiday season as a result of weakening demand for its newest models — thanks in large part to the component shortages that have made some options hard to obtain.

Enjoy up to 60% off essential Just Mobile accessories for iPhone and Apple Watch

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Get the AluBase wireless charger and more at a big discount.
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Looking for big discounts on great accessories for the holidays? Just Mobile has slashed up to 60% off all its essentials for iPhone and Apple Watch for a limited time.

You can save on cases, screen protectors, charging pads, and portable power banks for a limited time only.

Apple warns suppliers iPhone 13 demand is falling ahead of the holidays

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iPhone 13 is just too difficult to obtain.
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Apple is warning component suppliers that demand for iPhone 13 has weakened, according to a new report that cites people familiar with the matter.

Cupertino’s newest smartphone lineup got off to an incredibly strong start when it landed. But thanks to chip shortages that have made some models difficult to obtain, consumers appear to be avoiding them altogether as the holidays near.

Elon Musk: Don’t waste money on ‘silly’ Apple Polishing Cloth, buy our $50 Tesla whistle

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Tesla's $50 whistle
It's already sold out!
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk thinks you should avoid wasting your money on a “silly” Apple Polishing Cloth and instead spend it on his company’s $50 Cyberwhistle.

Inspired by Cybertruck, the limited-edition collectible — which is not a joke — is made from medical-grade stainless steel with a polished finish. It also features “an integrated attachment feature for added versatility.”

Apple is China’s biggest smartphone brand for the first time since 2015

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Apple is China's biggest smartphone brand
Apple is bigger than Oppo and Vivo on their home turf.
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Apple has overtaken local firms Oppo and Vivo to become the biggest smartphone brand in China for the first time since 2015, according to the latest market data from Counterpoint Research.

Mobile vendors have been fighting for the top spot since the mammoth downfall of Huawei, and it seems the success of iPhone 13 — which is more affordable than iPhone 12 was in China — helped Apple bag the crown last month.

Apple’s brutal holiday ad is a snowman bloodbath shot on iPhone 13 Pro

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The look of a young girl who just witnessed her best friend's murder.
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If you’re the kind of person who gets pleasure out of destroying other people’s snowmen, you’ll love Apple’s new “Shot on iPhone” ad for the holiday season.

“Saving Simon” tells the story of a young girl who saves a beloved snowman from a mass stomping, keeps it alive all year long by shutting it inside a freezer, then helplessly watches on as it gets brutally obliterated in a hit and run.

Apple chipmaker will start building iPhone’s custom 5G modems in 2023

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Qualcomm is slowly but surely getting the boot.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Apple’s primary chip production partner, will start manufacturing custom 5G modem chips for iPhone in 2023, according to a new report, which cites four different sources familiar with the plan.

TSMC reportedly will build the chips using a 4-nanometer manufacturing process. The proprietary modems would allow Apple to reduce its reliability on rival chipmaker Qualcomm.