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Why Apple can’t tell you who its R50 000 iPhone is for
Apple’s new foldable iPhone launched on Wednesday with impressive features and a premium price tag, starting at US$1 999 in the US market. But some observers in the packed room at the launch event in Cupertino, California were left questioning its appeal beyond wealthy tech enthusiasts. Apple executives demonstrated the iPhone Duo — which is expected…
Apple pushes its photography with variable aperture hardware
While the folding iPhone Duo captured widespread attention, the imaging upgrades introduced on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max represent a significant technical milestone for its photography. Moving beyond megapixel increases and software-driven enhancements, Apple has integrated a hardware-level variable aperture on its 48-megapixel primary Fusion camera. Read: Apple unveils the iPhone Duo, entering…
Apple unveils Watch Series 12 featuring Audio Intelligence
Apple has officially introduced the Apple Watch Series 12, featuring a suite of conversational tracking tools branded as Audio Intelligence, a completely re-engineered health sensor platform, and the long-awaited return of a premium ceramic case option. Designed to offer deeper contextual awareness and elevated personal health tracking, the new smartwatch directly targets high-performance rivals across…
Apple launches the Watch Ultra 4 with advanced health tracking
Apple has officially revealed the Apple Watch Ultra 4, updating its flagship rugged smartwatch with key performance enhancements, refined health metrics, and extended battery endurance. While maintaining the established design language of its predecessors, the Ultra 4 introduces meaningful internal upgrades focused on processing speed, sensor precision, and deeper algorithmic health tracking. Read: Lenovo Yoga…
The Apple, OpenAI feud just got a lot uglier
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Kylie Cooper/Reuters OpenAI has denied Apple’s allegations of trade secret theft, saying the iPhone maker failed to show any confidential information was stolen by former employees. “This dispute is a mess of Apple’s own making, and it is trying to blame everyone else,” OpenAI said in a filing late on Monday…
Apple schedules September 9 event for new iPhone models – including the foldable?
Apple has officially scheduled its next major product launch for September 9 at 1 PM ET, streaming live on Apple’s website and YouTube. The keynote marks the first major product showcase led by incoming CEO John Ternus, who officially succeeds Tim Cook on September 1. Read: Apple refreshes Mac Mini with 2nm M6 chip and…
Apple evaluating display-less Apple Watch and design overhaul
Apple is laying the groundwork for a major overhaul of its smartwatch lineup, though a complete redesign remains a year or two away, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The company is not expected to introduce significant aesthetic or structural changes with the upcoming Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 models. Instead, those iterations will…
Apple Music raises subscription prices in South Africa
Apple is increasing the monthly cost of its Apple Music streaming service for South African subscribers. Local customers received email notifications regarding the adjusted pricing structure, which is set to take effect on 27 August 2026. Read: Cape Town approves the Equinix 170MW data centre The price adjustments across tiers are as follows: Individual Plan:…
iStore Business on why Apple makes sense for SMEs
Sudesh Pillay and Tamia Nontsikelelo For small and medium enterprises, technology must do one thing above all else: get out of the way. Unlike large corporations with dedicated IT departments, SMEs run lean – and every hour spent wrestling with systems is an hour not spent on the business itself. In this episode of TechCentral’s…