That’s it.

This is a complaint made by many friends around me after staying up late to watch the WWDC Developer Conference. The update rate is not too big, the new iPadOS has not liberated the productivity of the M1 chip version of the iPad Pro, and the attractiveness of changing the phone is low.

In the Apple product lineup, there is another product that is similar to the iPad Pro, and that is the Apple Watch. Since Apple Watch 4, the subsequent generations of products have not been updated much.

What’s more, the lower price of Apple Watch SE is not too far from the Apple Watch 6 in terms of core functional experience, which makes it more or less embarrassing to have a higher positioning and price, and Apple Watch users will inevitably have less willingness to change. some.

If you want to change this status quo, you must make drastic updates and adjustments to the product. Judging from the current exposure information of Bloomberg and other media, the changes in the next-generation Apple Watch have begun to take shape.

With narrower screen borders and better performance, Apple Watch 7 has changed?

The first is the change in appearance. According to a report by the well-known whistleblower Jon Prosser, Apple will use a similar design to the iPhone 12 on the Apple Watch 7, that is, it will adopt more right-angled edge designs.

Earlier, Apple analysts also said that Apple may update the appearance design of Apple Watch in 2021. The two predictions for Apple products are more than 70% accurate, and there is still a certain degree of credibility..

The shape is the most intuitive difference that people feel, and it is also one of the important ways to distinguish between the new and the old. Its boosting effect on sales has been verified by products such as iPhone 12, which may be one of the reasons why Apple changed its design.

In addition, Bloomberg, which also has a high rate of prediction accuracy, recently released a report on the next-generation Apple Watch. It stated that the Apple Watch released this year will cause major changes in both the appearance and the inside.

In terms of screen, the next generation of Apple Watch will adopt a narrower screen frame, which means that the screen size may increase. The previous 4th generation has also reduced the screen frame as a major change.

▲Comparison of the screen size of Apple Watch 4 and Apple Watch 3

At the same time, Apple may use new screen technology to reduce the gap between the display and the glass cover, but the watch will be thicker overall.

Next is the heavyweight, Bloomberg said that Apple Watch 7 will use a faster chip.

At present, the S6 chip used in the sixth generation is based on the two small cores of the A13. The A13 is manufactured based on the 7nm process. Now Apple has used 5nm for both the M1 chip on the Mac and the latest A14 chip process. , The next-generation S7 chip, the same 5nm process seems to be the natural choice.

More advanced craftsmanship can often improve performance, reduce energy consumption, and reduce battery life pressure. The new Mac equipped with the M1 chip is the best case.

Of course, whether the battery life can be improved depends on the implementation of Apple’s product planning, and an increased screen often means an increase in energy consumption. It is not easy to say whether the battery life will increase or decrease under one increase and one decrease.

Battery life is now one of the biggest experience pain points of Apple Watch. It is really troublesome to charge a day as a portable device, and functions like sleep monitoring conflict with people’s habit of charging at night.

Another change is the feature update of Ultra Wideband Technology (UWB). As early as Apple Watch 6, Apple installed the U1 chip, but there have been few applications for related functions.

According to the characteristics of UWB technology near field communication, the new update is likely to interact with more smart devices. There are also related functions in the new system watchOS 8. Apple Watch will become a smart home butler, not only can manage smart home devices, but also similar Remind to lock the door, automatically turn on the lights and other functions.

▲Remind you that the door is not locked

Finally, there are changes in health functions. Although functions such as blood oxygen detection and electrocardiogram have become one of the core differences between the highest-positioned Apple Watch 6 and other models, the changes in this aspect of the next-generation Apple Watch are still unclear.

Bloomberg said that the temperature test at this year’s meeting may have to wait until next year. As for the non-invasive blood oxygen test that can measure blood glucose levels without blood sampling, it takes longer for commercial use. For diabetic patients, blood glucose testing at any time is important for the condition. It is very meaningful for monitoring.

The next-generation Apple Watch SE and outdoor version will also be released next year.

The popularity of Apple Watch

Today’s Apple Watch has already proven its value. Market data is the best proof. According to data research institutions Counterpoint ResearchAccording to the report, global smartwatch shipments in the first quarter of 2021 increased by 35% year-on-year, and Apple Watch accounted for nearly one-third of the market.

It is foreseeable that manufacturers, including Apple, will still promote the popularization of smart watches, but this cannot be solved quickly by polishing products alone.

As a product that focuses on the sports and health market, the barriers to use and learning of smart watches are much higher than those of mobile phones. I once asked a friend who has been using Apple Watch to assist in fitness for many years. I can’t help but sigh while opening up a new world. The matter of exercise depends not only on personal wishes, but also on the use of tools.

According to a friend’s introduction, Apple Watch can detect a number of data during exercise, and more importantly, use the data to determine whether your exercise is correct, and in which areas need to be improved.

Taking swimming as an example, in addition to common calories, Apple Watch will also give out heart rate, speed, distance and other data, which mainly use speed and heart rate to judge whether the swimming style is correct and whether swimming is effective in reducing fat.

Many people do not feel too strenuous when learning breaststroke, and at this time his posture is often inclined in the water, the posture is not considered standard, corresponding to the exercise data is slow speed and low heart rate.

When I asked my friend how to use the exercise data tracked by Apple Watch to adjust swimming style, she said:

After learning breaststroke, I swam in a lap, and my heart rate was as high as 160, but the speed reached 5 minutes per 100 meters. That means my posture is wrong and swimming is not efficient. At this point, what I have to do is adjust my breath to lower my heart rate, and then pay attention to the next lap of swimming stretching and breathing frequency.

Speaking of this, you probably already understand that it is necessary to learn to use exercise data to judge exercise status and improve exercise ability. This is also related to personal exercise experience. As an exercise aid, Apple Watch must lower the threshold for popularization.

It is not that Apple has worked hard for this. Social functions are one of them. Users can share exercise data with friends and family through iMessage and other functions, while functions like “7-day competition” support mutual PK between users through reminders and notifications. Encourage both parties to complete the corresponding exercise.

This is also one of the answers many users argue about why they choose Apple Watch instead of professional sports watches. In addition to being a sports measurement tool, smart watches can also promote people to better establish healthy exercise habits through social services.

At the same time, you can judge your physical ability through exercise data. Taking running as an example, the heart rate of professional runners is different from that of ordinary people. Although everyone is within the normal heart rate range, professional runners have stronger cardiorespiratory capabilities and are calmer. The resting heart rate in the state is also lower (usually around 50 beats per minute).

Of course, sports social interaction is more limited to communication in a circle, and the threshold for direct tutorials is lower. In this regard, brands such as Huawei and OPPO are obviously doing better in China. They directly have supporting related tutorial services and provide a variety of Sports mode.

The fitness sports subscription service launched by Apple has not been launched in China, and whether the tutorials match the physical fitness of the Chinese is also a question mark.

▲ Fitness+ supports follow-up training.

This part of the lack can only be filled by keep and sports content on social media, which is also one of the values ​​of their existence.

The future of smart watches

Let more people know about smart watches through sports-related content services, which is more like a horizontal product popularization, and the vertical exploration of the smart watch category is to add more categories of health data monitoring.

Related functions are not only being explored by Apple, but also by manufacturers such as Huawei and Xiaomi.

In addition to the non-invasive blood glucose testing mentioned above, as well as blood pressure, food intake records, etc., richer health data monitoring can not only let people understand the state of the body, but also can be used as a guide for healthy living, such as a sudden spike in blood sugar level. Food intake records can be traced back to whether it is caused by food in order to adjust the recipe.

These data can also be used as an early warning reminder of some diseases, whether you should go to the hospital for an in-depth examination.

Of course, more in-depth health data is very likely to require related approvals. For example, the ECG electrocardiogram function on the Apple Watch, in addition to the FDA certification in the United States, still needs approval in the world.

With the certification of professional institutions, the accuracy of its data can also be recognized to a certain extent.

In an era when personal data is increasingly valued, the privacy issues of smart watches also need to be taken seriously, especially in the future where health status can be judged through data, smart watches, like mobile phones, are products that people use personally, which is caused by data leaks. The problem is also serious. There were earlier cases where health data was used as the basis for insurance service recommendations.

In the movie “Transcendental Hacker”, there is also a plot of excessive abuse of health data. The protagonist played by John Nedpp can understand the heroine’s emotions without being around by detecting the heroine’s physical data.

Tracking a partner privately without permission is undoubtedly an invasion of personal privacy, and it is also easy to have a bad influence on the relationship between the partners.

On the other hand, when health data becomes more and more abundant, will it alienate our lives like the Internet? Earlier, some people paid too much attention to quantitative food calorie data when losing weight, and found that there are fewer and fewer foods that can be eaten. It has caused greater psychological anxiety and even psychological problems.

Smart watches led by Apple Watch have improved people’s sports and even health experience with more accurate data, and at the same time made quantitative life a part of people’s lifestyle.

However, various news in recent years have told us that technology or tools have never been more than one side. How to make good use of tools instead of being negatively affected by tools is a problem that companies such as Apple and even ordinary users need to think about.

That’s it.

That’s it.

This is a complaint made by many friends around me after staying up late to watch the WWDC Developer Conference. The update rate is not too big, the new iPadOS has not liberated the productivity of the M1 chip version of the iPad Pro, and the attractiveness of changing the phone is low.

In the Apple product lineup, there is another product that is similar to the iPad Pro, and that is the Apple Watch. Since Apple Watch 4, the subsequent generations of products have not been updated much.

What’s more, the lower price of Apple Watch SE is not too far from the Apple Watch 6 in terms of core functional experience, which makes it more or less embarrassing to have a higher positioning and price, and Apple Watch users will inevitably have less willingness to change. some.

If you want to change this status quo, you must make drastic updates and adjustments to the product. Judging from the current exposure information of Bloomberg and other media, the changes in the next-generation Apple Watch have begun to take shape.

With narrower screen borders and better performance, Apple Watch 7 has changed?

The first is the change in appearance. According to a report by the well-known whistleblower Jon Prosser, Apple will use a similar design to the iPhone 12 on the Apple Watch 7, that is, it will adopt more right-angled edge designs.

Earlier, Apple analysts also said that Apple may update the appearance design of Apple Watch in 2021. The two predictions for Apple products are more than 70% accurate, and there is still a certain degree of credibility..

The shape is the most intuitive difference that people feel, and it is also one of the important ways to distinguish between the new and the old. Its boosting effect on sales has been verified by products such as iPhone 12, which may be one of the reasons why Apple changed its design.

In addition, Bloomberg, which also has a high rate of prediction accuracy, recently released a report on the next-generation Apple Watch. It stated that the Apple Watch released this year will cause major changes in both the appearance and the inside.

In terms of screen, the next generation of Apple Watch will adopt a narrower screen frame, which means that the screen size may increase. The previous 4th generation has also reduced the screen frame as a major change.

▲Comparison of the screen size of Apple Watch 4 and Apple Watch 3

At the same time, Apple may use new screen technology to reduce the gap between the display and the glass cover, but the watch will be thicker overall.

Next is the heavyweight, Bloomberg said that Apple Watch 7 will use a faster chip.

At present, the S6 chip used in the sixth generation is based on the two small cores of the A13. The A13 is manufactured based on the 7nm process. Now Apple has used 5nm for both the M1 chip on the Mac and the latest A14 chip process. , The next-generation S7 chip, the same 5nm process seems to be the natural choice.

More advanced craftsmanship can often improve performance, reduce energy consumption, and reduce battery life pressure. The new Mac equipped with the M1 chip is the best case.

Of course, whether the battery life can be improved depends on the implementation of Apple’s product planning, and an increased screen often means an increase in energy consumption. It is not easy to say whether the battery life will increase or decrease under one increase and one decrease.

Battery life is now one of the biggest experience pain points of Apple Watch. It is really troublesome to charge a day as a portable device, and functions like sleep monitoring conflict with people’s habit of charging at night.

Another change is the feature update of Ultra Wideband Technology (UWB). As early as Apple Watch 6, Apple installed the U1 chip, but there have been few applications for related functions.

According to the characteristics of UWB technology near field communication, the new update is likely to interact with more smart devices. There are also related functions in the new system watchOS 8. Apple Watch will become a smart home butler, not only can manage smart home devices, but also similar Remind to lock the door, automatically turn on the lights and other functions.

▲Remind you that the door is not locked

Finally, there are changes in health functions. Although functions such as blood oxygen detection and electrocardiogram have become one of the core differences between the highest-positioned Apple Watch 6 and other models, the changes in this aspect of the next-generation Apple Watch are still unclear.

Bloomberg said that the temperature test at this year’s meeting may have to wait until next year. As for the non-invasive blood oxygen test that can measure blood glucose levels without blood sampling, it takes longer for commercial use. For diabetic patients, blood glucose testing at any time is important for the condition. It is very meaningful for monitoring.

The next-generation Apple Watch SE and outdoor version will also be released next year.

The popularity of Apple Watch

Today’s Apple Watch has already proven its value. Market data is the best proof. According to data research institutions Counterpoint ResearchAccording to the report, global smartwatch shipments in the first quarter of 2021 increased by 35% year-on-year, and Apple Watch accounted for nearly one-third of the market.

It is foreseeable that manufacturers, including Apple, will still promote the popularization of smart watches, but this cannot be solved quickly by polishing products alone.

As a product that focuses on the sports and health market, the barriers to use and learning of smart watches are much higher than those of mobile phones. I once asked a friend who has been using Apple Watch to assist in fitness for many years. I couldn’t help but sigh while opening up a new world. The matter of exercise depends not only on personal wishes, but also on the use of tools.

According to a friend’s introduction, Apple Watch can detect a number of data during exercise, and more importantly, use the data to determine whether your exercise is correct, and in which areas need to be improved.

Taking swimming as an example, in addition to common calories, Apple Watch will also give out heart rate, speed, distance and other data, which mainly use speed and heart rate to judge whether the swimming style is correct and whether swimming is effective in reducing fat.

Many people do not feel too strenuous when learning breaststroke, and at this time his posture is often inclined in the water, the posture is not considered standard, corresponding to the exercise data is slow speed and low heart rate.

When I asked my friend how to use the exercise data tracked by Apple Watch to adjust swimming style, she said:

After learning breaststroke, I swam in a lap, and my heart rate was as high as 160, but the speed reached 5 minutes per 100 meters. That means my posture is wrong and swimming is not efficient. At this point, what I have to do is adjust my breath to lower my heart rate, and then pay attention to the next lap of swimming stretching and breathing frequency.

After learning breaststroke, I swam in a lap, and my heart rate was as high as 160, but the speed reached 5 minutes per 100 meters. That means my posture is wrong and swimming is not efficient. At this point, what I have to do is adjust my breath to lower my heart rate, and then pay attention to the next lap of swimming stretching and breathing frequency.

Speaking of this, you probably already understand that it is necessary to learn to use exercise data to judge exercise status and improve exercise ability. This is also related to personal exercise experience. As an exercise aid, Apple Watch must lower the threshold for popularization.

It is not that Apple has worked hard for this. Social functions are one of them. Users can share exercise data with friends and family through iMessage and other functions, while functions like “7-day competition” support mutual PK between users through reminders and notifications. Encourage both parties to complete the corresponding amount of exercise.

This is also one of the answers many users argue about why they choose Apple Watch instead of professional sports watches. In addition to being a sports measurement tool, smart watches can also promote people to better establish healthy exercise habits through social services.

At the same time, you can judge your physical ability through exercise data. Taking running as an example, the heart rate of professional runners is different from that of ordinary people. Although everyone is within the normal heart rate range, professional runners have stronger cardiorespiratory capabilities and are calmer. The resting heart rate in the state is also lower (usually around 50 beats per minute).

Of course, sports social networking is more limited to communication in a circle, and the threshold for direct tutorials is lower. In this regard, brands such as Huawei and OPPO are obviously doing better in China. They directly have supporting related tutorial services and provide a variety of Sports mode.

The fitness sports subscription service launched by Apple has not been launched in China, and whether the tutorials match the physical fitness of the Chinese is also a question mark.

▲ Fitness+ supports follow-up training.

This part of the lack can only be filled by keep and sports content on social media, which is also one of the values ​​of their existence.

The future of smart watches

Let more people know about smart watches through sports-related content services, which is more like a horizontal product popularization, and the vertical exploration of the smart watch category is to add more categories of health data monitoring.

Related functions are not only being explored by Apple, but also by manufacturers such as Huawei and Xiaomi.

In addition to the non-invasive blood glucose testing mentioned above, as well as blood pressure, food intake records, etc., richer health data monitoring can not only let people understand the state of the body, but also can be used as a guide for healthy living, such as a sudden spike in blood sugar level. Food intake records can be traced back to whether it is caused by food in order to adjust the recipe.

These data can also be used as an early warning reminder of some diseases, whether you should go to the hospital for an in-depth examination.

Of course, more in-depth health data is very likely to require related approvals. For example, the ECG electrocardiogram function on the Apple Watch, in addition to the FDA certification in the United States, still needs approval in the world.

With the certification of professional institutions, the accuracy of its data can also be recognized to a certain extent.

In an era when personal data is increasingly valued, the privacy issues of smart watches also need to be taken seriously, especially in the future where health status can be judged through data, smart watches, like mobile phones, are products that people use personally, which is caused by data leaks. The problem is also serious. There were earlier cases where health data was used as the basis for insurance service recommendations.

In the movie “Transcendental Hacker”, there is also a plot of excessive abuse of health data. The protagonist played by John Nedpp can understand the heroine’s emotions without being around by detecting the heroine’s physical data.

Tracking a partner privately without permission is undoubtedly an invasion of personal privacy, and it is also easy to have a bad influence on the relationship between the partners.

On the other hand, when health data becomes more and more abundant, will it alienate our lives like the Internet? Earlier, some people paid too much attention to quantitative food calorie data when losing weight, and found that there are fewer and fewer foods to eat. It has caused greater psychological anxiety and even psychological problems.

Smart watches led by Apple Watch have improved people’s sports and even health experience with more accurate data, and at the same time made quantitative life a part of people’s lifestyle.

However, various news in recent years have told us that technology or tools have never been more than one side. How to make good use of tools instead of being negatively affected by tools is a problem that companies such as Apple and even ordinary users need to think about.

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German competition guardians Face to face with Google, Apple & Co.

Status: 23.06.2021 3:56 p.m.

The big tech companies from the USA are becoming more and more powerful all over the world. There are also new players from China. The Bundeskartellamt does not just want to accept market power.

From Sebastian Tittelbach, WDR

For a few months now, one hears an abbreviation more frequently in the office corridors of the Federal Cartel Office: GAFA. They are the first letters of the really big ones: Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon. And Bundeskartellamt President Andreas Mundt has all of these in his sights. “We are talking about the most powerful companies in the world. We’re getting very strong companies in China – so this is by no means an American event, it’s a global trend.”

New rules have been in effect since the beginning of the year

German competition law changed at the beginning of the year. Since then, the cartel watchdogs have been able to take action against Internet companies more easily. And the 400-person authority from Bonn does not shy away from tech giants from overseas worth billions. “It’s not about throwing sand in the machine”says head of the authorities Mundt. “Our aim is simply to end anti-competitive behavior at these companies.”

Amazon already had to reorganize its marketplace under pressure from the Federal Cartel Office. Amazon has given the smaller retailers who offer their goods there more rights. The Federal Cartel Office is currently taking a look at Apple. “We know what kind of universe Apple maintains, and I personally see it that way that restrictions of competition are possible”, so Mundt. “And now let’s see how this process develops.”

The pandemic is leaving its mark

The corona pandemic did not leave the Federal Cartel Office completely without a trace. In 2020, the investigators only went out for a single search – for reasons of hygiene, the head of the authorities said: “We were out last summer, and we’re honestly looking forward to going back out now, if the numbers allow.”

Even without searches, the Bonn authorities found enough evidence to punish companies. She imposed 349 million euros in fines last year. Half a billion less than in 2019, but still well above the long-term average. Above all, steel and aluminum forges, manufacturers of street sewer castings, such as covers made of cast iron or concrete, and wholesalers of pesticides have to pay. Elsewhere, the cartel watchdogs were more flexible because of Corona: in the automotive industry, for example, they approved collaborations between companies so that the supply chains did not collapse completely in the pandemic. “Then other cooperations are possible between companies where you might have concerns outside of the pandemic, then say in the pandemic: The economic situation is such that you can and must cooperate”, explains the head of the Cartel Office, Mundt.

High hopes, more work

He has great expectations of the new competition register, which was launched in the spring. “The competition register is simply about registering companies that owe something. Violation of minimum wage et cetera.” Such companies can be banned from public tenders for three to five years.

The Bundeskartellamt expects more work on merger control in the current year. Because of the pandemic, there could be more company mergers. The cartel office will examine such mergers without any corona bonus, announces the head of the authorities Mundt. Because when companies merge, it is usually forever – but hopefully not the corona pandemic

However, in Apple’s ideal state, AirTag is used for items such as backpacks, keys, and bicycles, not for people and pets. But in practice, AirTag not only can “recover” lost items, it may also become a cheap and convenient tracker.

Android users are more easily tracked by AirTag

AirTag uses low-power Bluetooth to connect, and the ultra-wideband U1 chip is used for positioning and pointing. It can easily find the items tied to the AirTag.

If the AirTag leaves your “line of sight”, it will broadcast to surrounding Apple devices such as iPhones and Macs, and upload it to the cloud anonymously, so that you can see the movement trajectory and approximate location of this AirTag.

This is probably the operating principle of AirTag. The equipment is simple and the principle is not complicated, but the rule logic may be more important. From its release to the present, AirTag’s firmware has been upgraded in a round. What the new firmware (version number is 1.0.276) is not to improve performance and add new functions, but to focus on optimizing security. In the past, AirTag left its owner and moved its location. It would only play a sound after three days to remind people around. AirTag’s “three-day” timer will be reset when it is close to the “master”, this loophole may be exploited by people with intentions. AirTag’s new firmware revised the “three days” period to a random reminder within 8 to 24 hours to avoid malicious tracking between intimate relationships. In addition, when the iPhone finds that there is an unfamiliar AirTag nearby, there will be a corresponding pop-up notification, but Android devices do not have such a reminder (or warning). Therefore, relatively speaking, Android users are more likely to be “secretly” tracked. For this, Apple is also developing an Android application that allows Android users to quickly and easily detect AirTag or accessories based on the “find” network function. The AirTag for Android application is expected to be launched by the end of the year. AirTag is a very simple object, and Apple’s purpose is also very simple, which is to use a huge “find” network to “anti-lost”. But some of the rules are not thoughtful enough, and there are still some loopholes that can be exploited, making it a product that has both good and evil. AirTags are a smart and adjustable “ecology” In May of this year, Geoffrey A. Fowler, author of the “Washington Post” technical column, wrote an article criticizing AirTag for not doing enough “anti-tracking”. Through simulation experiments, he and his colleagues showed that it is easy for people with interest to bypass AirTag’s anti-tracking measures. Even if Apple upgrades the AirTag firmware, the warning sound is no longer a fixed time, but the time will be reset after contacting the owner’s iPhone. Therefore, if the tracker and the tracked live together, the AirTag’s warning sound may never Will be activated. So far, Android users are still unable to distinguish well whether there are maliciously placed AirTags around them. “This is a potential threat to 50% of Android users in the United States.” In addition, the warning sound emitted by AirTag lasts only 15 seconds, the volume is 60 decibels, and then it is silent. And Jeffrey Fowler also found that when the top of the AirTag receives pressure, the warning sound will become smaller or even disappear. After these vulnerabilities in AirTag were discovered, in addition to blocking the loopholes in the functional rules, Apple’s vice president of marketing Kaiann Drance told The Washington Post that AirTag, which cooperates with Apple’s “Find” network, is a set of “active Threat measures” are intelligent and adjustable systems. “We can continuously improve the operating logic and rules behind them to promote this system to become better.” ▲ Kaiann Drance, Apple’s vice president of marketing. And now, Apple is constantly making adjustments and improvements. The new firmware may be just the first step. After the Android application goes online, the anti-lost rules may be more stringent. However, Bluetooth anti-lost devices such as AirTag are not Apple’s first, and the way to use online devices to help find is not an idea from Apple, but the special feature of AirTag is that it relies on the “ecology” that Apple has built over more than ten years. The engineer at Apple Park knocked down a line of code and the OTA on the device will quietly change the way your device operates. The same is true for the small AirTag. This may be what Kai An, Apple’s vice president of marketing, said “smart, smart, Adjustable system”. Compared to traditional Bluetooth anti-lost devices such as Tile, Apple has done more to prevent tracking behavior, and Tile has not taken action to prevent tracking. But AirTag, which has received much attention at present, shows that even Apple, which pays great attention to user privacy and device security, has failed to consider all the risks brought by new technologies and is still in the groping stage. The old-fashioned double-edged sword problem In response to AirTag’s approach to the owner’s reset of the warning time loopholes, Corbin Streett, a security expert at the American Organization for the Elimination of Domestic Violence, told Macrumors, “The tracking threat pattern generated between intimate relationships is unique and Not universally. For the average company, the general concern is external threats, not the people sleeping next to you.” Moreover, this kind of incident is quite special, it is difficult to distinguish and distinguish by machine through rules, and whether it is too strict for the small AirTag to bear too much “right and wrong”, after all, the technology itself is not wrong, the wrong is the human heart. This is like the mother box in the DC universe. In the hands of Darkside, it is the strongest weapon in the universe. In the hands of the Justice League, it can resurrect Superman. ▲ The walking supercomputer “steel bone”. Just as the steel frame said, “The mother box is a modified machine. The mother box does not have the concept of killing, dying, alive, or saving people. They rearrange the material according to the owner’s wishes to regenerate and restore the original state.” Before the appearance of Bluetooth anti-lost device, there was no such discussion about “anti-tracking”. Apple, standing in the center of the world’s science and technology, naturally has a high degree of attention. Every product is born under the spotlight. The same is true for AirTag. Naturally, there will be endless positive and negative discussions about it. From now on, for AirTag, Apple’s earliest layout is actually the U1 chip integrated with UWB technology on the iPhone 11. Compared with common communication technologies such as Bluetooth and WiFi in the industry, UWB technology is mainly used for short-distance precise connection and data transmission. Previously, the iPhone equipped with the U1 chip can be quickly paired with a Mac or iPad, and data can be transferred via AirDrop. The emergence of AirTag is the landing of U1 chip and UWB technology in short-distance precise positioning technology, and the “find” network is an extension. If predicted, U1 chip, UWB technology, AirTag, and the current spatial audio are all Apple’s layout in the AR field. This should be one of Apple’s goals for launching AirTag. In fact, before the advent of AirTag, if you want to track maliciously, you can also buy trackers based on GPS and LTE on Amazon. After the emergence of AirTag, there is nothing more than an additional channel for these interested people. ▲ GPS tracker on Amazon. Fire can start a prairie fire, or it can bring warmth. The same is true for AirTag. In some people, AirTag may be a very good tool for finding objects, while in others, AirTag is a tracker. Even if Apple continues to upgrade and improve the rules, they can always find loopholes in these rules to conduct illegal actions. It’s just that when Apple releases AirTag, if it can simultaneously release an application for the Android platform to cater for more user groups, it may be more humane and thoughtful. #Welcome to follow Aifaner’s official WeChat account: Aifaner (WeChat ID: ifanr), more exciting content will be provided to you as soon as possible. | · ·

According to foreign media sources, the iPhone 12 mini may be discontinued early in the second quarter of 2021, which indicates that Apple will clear its existing inventory and will no longer produce new phones afterwards.

Some insiders speculate that the reason why the iPhone 12 mini is unpopular is mainly due to the sluggish sales of the phone in Europe and the United States. Its compact body size is not liked by the locals.

When this small-screen flagship mobile phone was first released, the word-of-mouth on the Internet was actually very good, but most of them were not popular.

One is because its battery capacity is too small. If you use it a bit harder, you need three charging a day, the other is a single card, and the other is that the current small screen mobile phone screen is really not too small if the screen is less than 5 inches Easy to use.

Although production has stopped, the iPhone 12 mini is still on sale on Apple’s website, and there is currently no significant delay in shipment. The device is available in six colors, including the purple option that will be available in late April.

Another part of the reason is that Apple will launch a new generation of iPhone SE in 2022, which will conflict with mini models.

To a certain extent, the iPhone 12 mini is successful, and small screen users still have certain fans, which can solve some users’ pain points; but it also fails. For most users, Apple has made too many compromises on small screen products. , It is destined to be unable to be called the main model. According to this situation, the future “mini” iPhone is likely to be completely abandoned by Apple. According to past practice, the digital series of Apple iPhone is generally released around September in the second half of each year, and now it is getting closer and closer to its release date. It is reported that the mold opening data of the new iPhone (iPhone13) has been released. The size of the rear camera module of the iPhone13 Pro Max may increase significantly, and its width may reach half of the body width, and the image experience will also be better than the previous one A certain degree of improvement. I wonder if you are looking forward to it?

However, in Apple’s ideal state, AirTag is used for items such as backpacks, keys, and bicycles, not for people and pets. But in practice, AirTag not only can “recover” lost items, it may also become a cheap and convenient tracker.

Android users are more easily tracked by AirTag

AirTag uses low-power Bluetooth to connect, and the ultra-wideband U1 chip is used for positioning and pointing. It can easily find the items tied to the AirTag.

If the AirTag leaves your “line of sight”, it will broadcast to surrounding Apple devices such as iPhones and Macs, and upload it to the cloud anonymously, so that you can see the movement trajectory and approximate location of this AirTag.

This is probably the operating principle of AirTag. The equipment is simple and the principle is not complicated, but the rule logic may be more important. From its release to the present, AirTag’s firmware has been upgraded in a round. What the new firmware (version number is 1.0.276) is not to improve performance and add new functions, but to focus on optimizing security. In the past, AirTag left its owner and moved its location. It would only play a sound after three days to remind people around. AirTag’s “three-day” timer will be reset when it is close to the “master”, this loophole may be exploited by people with intentions. AirTag’s new firmware revised the “three days” period to a random reminder within 8 to 24 hours to avoid malicious tracking between intimate relationships. In addition, when the iPhone finds that there is an unfamiliar AirTag nearby, there will be a corresponding pop-up notification, but Android devices do not have such a reminder (or warning). Therefore, relatively speaking, Android users are more likely to be “secretly” tracked. For this, Apple is also developing an Android application that allows Android users to quickly and easily detect AirTag or accessories based on the “find” network function. The AirTag for Android application is expected to be launched by the end of the year. AirTag is a very simple object, and Apple’s purpose is also very simple, which is to use a huge “find” network to “anti-lost”. But some of the rules are not thoughtful enough, and there are still some loopholes that can be exploited, making it a product that has both good and evil. AirTags are a smart and adjustable “ecology” In May of this year, Geoffrey A. Fowler, author of the “Washington Post” technical column, wrote an article criticizing AirTag for not doing enough “anti-tracking”. Through simulation experiments, he and his colleagues showed that it is easy for people with interest to bypass AirTag’s anti-tracking measures. Even if Apple upgrades the AirTag firmware, the warning sound is no longer a fixed time, but the time will be reset after contacting the owner’s iPhone. Therefore, if the tracker and the tracked live together, the AirTag’s warning sound may never Will be activated. So far, Android users are still unable to distinguish well whether there are maliciously placed AirTags around them. “This is a potential threat to 50% of Android users in the United States.” In addition, the warning sound emitted by AirTag lasts only 15 seconds, the volume is 60 decibels, and then it is silent. And Jeffrey Fowler also found that when the top of the AirTag receives pressure, the warning sound will become smaller or even disappear. After these vulnerabilities in AirTag were discovered, in addition to blocking the loopholes in the functional rules, Apple’s vice president of marketing Kaiann Drance told The Washington Post that AirTag, which cooperates with Apple’s “Find” network, is a set of “active Threat measures” are intelligent and adjustable systems. “We can continuously improve the operating logic and rules behind them to promote this system to become better.” ▲ Kaiann Drance, Apple’s vice president of marketing. And now, Apple is constantly making adjustments and improvements. The new firmware may be just the first step. After the Android application goes online, the anti-lost rules may be more stringent. However, Bluetooth anti-lost devices such as AirTag are not Apple’s first, and the way to use online devices to help find is not an idea from Apple, but the special feature of AirTag is that it relies on the “ecology” that Apple has built over more than ten years. The engineer at Apple Park knocked down a line of code and the OTA on the device will quietly change the way your device operates. The same is true for the small AirTag. This may be what Kai An, Apple’s vice president of marketing, said “smart, smart, Adjustable system”. Compared to traditional Bluetooth anti-lost devices such as Tile, Apple has done more to prevent tracking behavior, and Tile has not taken action to prevent tracking. But AirTag, which has received much attention at present, shows that even Apple, which pays great attention to user privacy and device security, has failed to consider all the risks brought by new technologies and is still in the groping stage. The old-fashioned double-edged sword problem In response to AirTag’s approach to the owner’s reset of the warning time loopholes, Corbin Streett, a security expert at the American Organization for the Elimination of Domestic Violence, told Macrumors, “The tracking threat pattern generated between intimate relationships is unique and Not universally. For the average company, the general concern is external threats, not the people sleeping next to you.” Moreover, this kind of incident is quite special, it is difficult to distinguish and distinguish by machine through rules, and whether it is too strict for the small AirTag to bear too much “right and wrong”, after all, the technology itself is not wrong, the wrong is the human heart. This is like the mother box in the DC universe. In the hands of Darkside, it is the strongest weapon in the universe. In the hands of the Justice League, it can resurrect Superman. ▲ The walking supercomputer “steel bone”. Just as the steel frame said, “The mother box is a modified machine. The mother box does not have the concept of killing, dying, alive, or saving people. They rearrange the material according to the owner’s wishes to regenerate and restore the original state.” Before the appearance of Bluetooth anti-lost device, there was no such discussion about “anti-tracking”. Apple, standing in the center of the world’s science and technology, naturally has a high degree of attention. Every product is born under the spotlight. The same is true for AirTag. Naturally, there will be endless positive and negative discussions about it. From now on, for AirTag, Apple’s earliest layout is actually the U1 chip integrated with UWB technology on the iPhone 11. Compared with common communication technologies such as Bluetooth and WiFi in the industry, UWB technology is mainly used for short-distance precise connection and data transmission. Previously, the iPhone equipped with the U1 chip can be quickly paired with a Mac or iPad, and data can be transferred via AirDrop. The emergence of AirTag is the landing of U1 chip and UWB technology in short-distance precise positioning technology, and the “find” network is an extension. If predicted, U1 chip, UWB technology, AirTag, and the current spatial audio are all Apple’s layout in the AR field. This should be one of Apple’s goals for launching AirTag. In fact, before the advent of AirTag, if you want to track maliciously, you can also buy trackers based on GPS and LTE on Amazon. After the emergence of AirTag, there is nothing more than an additional channel for these interested people. ▲ GPS tracker on Amazon. Fire can start a prairie fire, or it can bring warmth. The same is true for AirTag. In some people, AirTag may be a very good tool for finding objects, while in others, AirTag is a tracker. Even if Apple continues to upgrade and improve the rules, they can always find loopholes in these rules to conduct illegal actions. It’s just that when Apple releases AirTag, if it can simultaneously release an application for the Android platform to cater for more user groups, it may be more humane and thoughtful. #Welcome to follow Aifaner’s official WeChat account: Aifaner (WeChat ID: ifanr), more exciting content will be provided to you as soon as possible. | · ·

Competition authority Antitrust Office targets Apple

As of: June 21, 2021 2:46 p.m.

The Federal Cartel Office is now also investigating Apple. Above all, the US group’s business conduct in the App Store wants to investigate. Similar proceedings are in progress against other large tech companies. The Federal Cartel Office initiates investigations against the technology group Apple. The authority wants to find out whether the US group with parts of its business a “cross-market importance” has in competition. Cartel Office President Andreas Mundt said: “We will now examine whether Apple has built a digital ecosystem across several markets around the iPhone with the proprietary iOS operating system.” After all, the US group also produces tablets, computers, headphones and watches and sells them at the same time “a range of device-related services and services”. The Group’s Services division includes the App Store, iCloud, technical support at AppleCare, the Apple Music music service, the range of games in front of Apple Arcade, the Apple TV + streaming service and other services.

EU sees unfair competition

During its investigation, the Cartel Office will also examine Apple’s technical and financial resources as well as access to data, according to Mundt. One focus of the investigation will be on the operation of the app store, as this enables the group in many cases to influence the business activities of third parties.

Apple’s app store system is already being investigated by the EU Commission, which accuses the group of unfair competition with other providers of music streaming services. Among other things, it is controversial that 15 to 30 percent of the digital revenues in the App Store go to Apple. “We look forward to discussing our approach with the Federal Cartel Office and engaging in an open dialogue about any concerns”it said in a response from Apple. The group is “proud to be an engine for innovation and jobs”. The iOS platform alone supports more than 250,000 workplaces in Germany.

Cartel office can intervene earlier

The background to the investigation is a reform of the Act against Restraints of Competition (GWB) in January. A central component is the modernization of abuse control. The supervisory authorities can now intervene earlier in the event of suspected violations by large digital corporations and prohibit anti-competitive practices.

This also makes it easier for the Cartel Office to take action against large digital companies that are important to competition across borders between different market areas. This has already had consequences: the last time the Bonn authority was against the online network Facebook and in May against the mail order company Amazon and against the internet company Google Investigation started.

According to the cartel office, an expansion of the investigation against Apple is imminent. The authority intends to “to take a closer look at Apple’s specific behavior in a possible further procedure”. The Office has received various complaints against potentially anti-competitive practices

This range is quite large for a processor. You must know that the performance of the A15 has increased by 30% on the basis of not much improvement in the process, which can be said to meet the expectations of all fruit fans. Therefore, it is not difficult to predict that after the release of A15, it will become the strongest mobile phone chip in the same period. Huawei and Qualcomm can only admit the gap. Some people may think that the A-series processors are indeed very powerful, but Apple mobile phones can’t exert real performance, and there are often some difficult to solve problems, such as heat generation and frequency reduction. It is true that these problems do exist, and fruit fans are aware of it, but this year Apple will definitely improve it and will not repeat the same mistakes. The reason for saying this is because Apple CEO Cook publicly stated when he attended a meeting recently that the iPhone 13 series models will be more perfect than the iPhone 12, and all aspects of performance will bring certain improvements. In other words, not only the A15 chip, but also other aspects of the iPhone 13 have obvious upgrades, which will not disappoint the fans. Is iPhone 13 stable? In this regard, many fruit fans have said that iPhone13 is stable? With Cook’s guarantee, I believe that Apple’s polishing of iPhone 13 will definitely make people shine. So what kind of phone is the iPhone 13 based on what the major media broke? Is it worth looking forward to for fruit fans? First of all, the entire iPhone 13 series will be equipped with the A15 processor, which is already an ironclad fact, and its overall performance is better than that of the iPhone 12 series. In addition, the iPhone 13 will also launch the iOS15 system for the first time. This new system is currently in the testing phase. When it arrives in September this year, the iPhone 13 will make its debut with iOS15. Secondly, the signal, battery, and screen quality of the iPhone 13 have been significantly upgraded. One of the most worth mentioning is the battery life. The battery parameters of the iPhone 13 have been exposed before. The battery capacity of the four models is larger than that of the iPhone 12. Coupled with the reduced energy consumption of the new screen material, the battery life of the iPhone 13 will be qualitative. The leap. Finally, the price of the iPhone 13 is also a bright spot. According to some people familiar with the matter, although the iPhone 13 has increased greatly, the starting price is still at the same level as the iPhone 12, or even lower. This is undoubtedly very good news for the majority of fruit fans, and I hope that Apple can really consider their interests. Write at the end In summary, the official production of the A15 chip indicates that the iPhone 13 series will soon be launched. The new news from Apple this time can be said to have been long awaited by fans. I believe that Apple’s polishing of iPhone13 is better than iPhone12, this new machine is worthy of all fruit fans’ expectations!

Illustration. Follow the steps below to comfortably spruce up your look this summer: Drink water Make sure you drink enough water every day. It helps your body get rid of waste and keep your body temperature at a constant level. Dehydration makes it difficult for the body to control temperature and burn fat stores because the body needs that fat to maintain equilibrium. Here are the best times to drink water: Drink 1 cup of warm water right after waking up Drink 1 cup more before meals When training: 1 cup of cool water before exercise, drink every 15 minutes and add 1 cup at the end of the training session. Drink water when you feel hungry When you are thirsty, it is a sign of dehydration, drink as much water as you want Drink 1 cup of cold water near noon and mid-afternoon to replenish energy. Drink 1 glass of water before going to bed to boost metabolism and prevent heart problems. Use apple cider vinegar – You boil apple cider vinegar, let it cool, then use a thin cloth to soak the apple cider vinegar mixture on the abdomen until the cloth cools completely. This fast fat loss method will cause the excess fat layer to “evaporate” very quickly. – Apply this belly fat loss formula 2-3 times a week. – This method is suitable for many subjects because the effective ways to reduce belly fat from nature are very safe for the body. However, if you have a need to lose belly fat fast, you should consider it before applying. Eat a lot of salads Salad is definitely one of the healthy foods you should choose if you want to lose weight. Only use salads mixed with fresh vegetables, stay away from cheeses, dried fruits… Fresh vegetables provide vitamins and contain less fat, helping them keep their shape and beautiful skin. Some summer vegetables and fruits have positive weight loss effects such as pineapple, lemon, watermelon, tomato, cucumber… In addition to the slimming effect, these fruits also help the body detox and provide skin nutrients.

(Photo: Billy Steele/Engadget) To deliver a balanced sound, the Beats Studio Buds are driven by a proprietary dual 8.2 mm diaphragm, featuring a rigid piston in the center and an outer surround. Apple states, users can expect “capability for superior stereo effects and low harmonic distortion on the histogram to hear every note clearly.” (Photo: Billy Steele/Engadget) Beats Studio Buds are equipped with active noise cancellation, which eliminates a lot of external noise. The microphone can filter wind and noise to further enhance your experience. You can also switch to Transparency mode to listen to music while listening to your surroundings by pressing and holding the “b” icon. (Photo: Billy Steele/Engadget) This wireless headset model also supports Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos sound technology. The Beats Studio Buds have up to 8 hours of listening time per charge, and the charging case can be charged 2 more times, which means you’ll get a total of 24 hours of use. (Photo: Billy Steele/Engadget) When ANC or Transparency mode is enabled, the listening time will be about 5 hours each and up to 15 hours when combined with the carrying case. This headset uses a USB-C port for charging, and either headset can be used independently. In addition, the device has a 5-minute charging feature for 1 hour of use. Currently Beats Studio Buds have 3 colors, Black, White and Red, the headset is sold for 149.99 USD (about 3.44 million VND).

The newest Beats member shows the direction of Apple for its two line of headphones. Studio Buds are cheaper and more compatible than AirPods. It can be charged via the universal USB C connection instead of the proprietary Lightning charging port. It also has its own Android app for those outside the iOS ecosystem. If AirPods are intended to complement and enhance the experience of using iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Beats products are aimed at a larger, more diverse market. Apple wants to turn AirPods into a more premium product when it introduces the AirPods Max hooded headset, equipped with the Spatial Audio feature to increase the difference. Beats Studio Buds allows Android users to see the exact amount of battery on each headset as well as the included charging case. The headset can also be controlled using the Google Assistant. The accessory’s minimalist design also marks a change for Apple. According to testing by Bloomberg, the compact design of the headset makes it comfortable to wear for a long time. It has a noise reduction mode, which is not too effective when listening on a noisy street, but also supports the user experience. The headset battery lasts 8 hours on a single charge, but only when noise cancellation is not activated. Beats Studio Buds for ordering now and starting to ship from June 24. The headset has three colors red, black and white, priced at 3.44 million. Du Lam (According to Bloomberg)

Apple cannot refuse the US government’s request for information. Photo: Getty Images. Authorities asked Apple not to disclose information. It was not until last May that McGahn was informed, the source of New York Times said. At the time, special counsel Robert Mueller was investigating allegations that Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign had ties to Russia. Don McGahn is one of the leading figures in the team supporting the US billionaire running for the White House. It is not clear from which side Apple received the request for information. At the beginning of 2018, Donald Trump himself also expressed anger at his aide. However, it is highly likely that the request comes from the Robert Mueller investigation. In addition to Don McGahn’s personal information collection, Trump’s campaign manager, Paul Manafort, is also facing trial for alleged election fraud. Mr. McGahn was not aware of Apple providing his information to the authorities. Photo: New York Times. Neither Apple nor McGahn’s attorney declined to comment. A few days ago, New York Times also revealed that the US Justice Department under Donald Trump asked Apple to provide information from the accounts of two Democratic politicians Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell. All of these cases have never been officially announced by Apple. In both cases, the concern is not only with who is being investigated, but also in how authorities exploit personal information. According to the Engadget For many years, technology companies have tried to be transparent in the use of user data, however, they do not explain and provide public information about such incidents. Can Apple become the bank of the future? Technology companies are looking to enter the financial technology industry such as Paypal, Samsung. Many rumors about Apple going to bank with Apple Wallet Pay and Apple Card.

MacOS Monterey is the latest version of MacOS and will be available on MacBook, iMac, and Mac Mini soon. Recently, Apple has just confirmed that MacOS Monterey will support Adaptive Sync on external displays. This feature allows a lot of new Macs to support variable screen refresh rates, somewhat satisfying gamers. Macs that will receive Adaptive Sync support include versions running the M1 chip, as well as some new Intel-powered Macs to be announced later. Of course, the monitor must also support Adaptive Sync, a feature of the VESA DisplayPort 1.2a standard as the technology is also used by both Nvidia’s G-Sync and AMD’s FreeSync. The displays on the iMac and MacBook are fixed-ratio displays, so neither of them support this feature. Apple claims that enabling the feature will be very easy to do. After connecting a compatible Adaptive Sync display to a Mac, all the user has to do is select the refresh rate in System Preferences > Displays. Adaptive Sync is a technology that eliminates screen tearing, stuttering, and input lag. It synchronizes the screen refresh rate with the frames per second (fps) provided by the graphics card. The result is a smoother gaming experience as the display adapts to what’s happening in the game. Although, Mac computers are often not the first choice when it comes to gaming computers, they are often preferred by content creators. But who knows, the addition of Adaptive Sync suggests that Apple may be looking to expand its reach to a whole new set of customers. The arrival of Adaptive Sync support could suggest that Apple plans to bring higher refresh rate displays to Macs in the future. MacOS Monterey is currently in beta and is open to developers only. Apple plans to open public beta testing in July, allowing some users to start using Adaptive Sync soon. If everything goes according to schedule, MacOS Monterey will be released on all compatible devices in the fall.

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As an important gathering place for the transfer of the domestic electronics industry, emerging market countries such as Vietnam, India, and Malaysia, due to the recent rebound of the new crown epidemic, have caused some factories to suspend operations in some areas, and there is news that industry orders are returning to the country.

A reporter from the Securities Times·e Company found that the current volume of electronic orders returning to China is limited and restricted by factors such as limited production capacity and different division of labor. The corresponding domestic enterprises have limited capacity; on the other hand, due to the epidemic situation and global core shortages, etc. Under the influence, the security of the supply chain has gradually become a consensus, which further catalyzes the diversion, migration, and fluctuation adjustment of electronic products in the international industrial chain.

(As of June 14, 2021, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Vietnam newly confirmed cases of new crown epidemic data unit per million population data source: Our World in Data)

Reflow of orders but limited production capacity

“There are some overseas orders returning to China, but we are very cautious in taking orders.” As a leading mobile phone contract manufacturer in China, the company has factories in Indonesia and India. Company executives told reporters that these return orders have their own overseas customers as well as other manufacturers’ transfers, but the problem is that the domestic production capacity is now fully loaded.

“Now there is still a shortage of chips such as memory,” the above-mentioned executive told reporters. Due to factors such as the limited capacity of upstream fabs and the stockpile in the industry, the global core shortage problem has not been fundamentally alleviated, which has also affected the ability to receive orders to a certain extent. According to a survey by the market research agency TrendForce, the recent graphics DRAM contract market is still in short supply, and the order fulfillment rate of some small and medium-sized customers is only about 30%. It is expected that this tight supply and demand situation will continue into the third quarter.

In the semiconductor industry, Malaysia and the Philippines have gathered assembly and test production links, including Intel, Texas Instruments, ASE, A-share Tongfu Microelectronics, Huatian Technology, etc., all set up factories there. Recently, these countries have also rebounded from the epidemic. Malaysia has even started Full movement control will be implemented from June 1st.

However, the reporter learned that the semiconductor industry is not restricted by epidemic prevention and control, and local packaging and testing companies and production lines in Malaysia are still running; and the current domestic packaging and testing companies are generally full-loaded and expanded, and their ability to undertake large-scale return orders is limited.

“We can’t accept domestic orders,” the staff of Huatian Technology’s Secretary Office told reporters that the company’s overseas factories are operating normally and have not been affected by the epidemic. In the work deployment in 2021, Huatian Technology will speed up the increase of new production capacity as the top priority to ensure that the company and Malaysia Unisem and other subsidiaries are in place to form production capacity as soon as possible to meet customer needs and effectively expand market share. The company has planned to increase capital of 5.1 billion yuan, which will be used for the expansion of integrated circuit multi-chip packaging projects.

Domestic head electronic component consignment manufacturers also told reporters, “The panic has increased due to the epidemic. According to our understanding, there are not many return orders in the field of electronic components, which is too exaggerated.”

Faced with the impact of the epidemic on production, companies will consider adjusting orders in different regions. Recently, Taiwan’s packaging and testing plant KYEC was exposed. Affected by the epidemic, adjustments in personnel and operation schedules will reduce the company’s output in June by 30%-35%. Industry insiders expect KYEC to transfer some orders to the company’s Suzhou plant. .

As one of Apple’s suppliers, Lens Technology has a factory in Vietnam. Regarding the impact of the epidemic in Vietnam, the company’s executives told reporters that after the local epidemic, Lens Technology communicated with customers on re-adjusting production arrangements and reached an agreement. Related products have been arranged in Hunan related parks, and the related parks have sufficient production capacity. It is not expected to have a negative impact on customer product delivery.

In addition, Chaoyang Technology is engaged in earphones and electro-acoustic product accessories. The company said in response to investors’ questions that the impact of the Vietnam epidemic on the company is relatively limited. According to reports, Chaoyang Technology has set up two wholly-owned subsidiaries in Vietnam. The upgrade of the epidemic prevention and control measures in Vietnam involves the subsidiary Viet Nam Lusheng belonging to the Beijiang area. Currently, it is actively cooperating with the local government’s epidemic prevention requirements and strictly implementing the epidemic prevention policy; the company It has been coordinating the operations of the two subsidiaries in Vietnam, and has adjusted part of the production capacity and production tasks to another Vietnam Chaoyang Industrial Co., Ltd.

Zhilai Technology, which is engaged in automatic storage cabinets, said that the Vietnam epidemic has had a certain impact on the efficiency of the procurement of some materials and the export of products in the Vietnamese factory, and has not had a significant impact on the production and operation of the Vietnamese factory. The expansion of the new production capacity of the factory is still progressing in an orderly manner, and it is expected to start production by mid-year. The company’s main production base is located in Xianning, Hubei. If the Vietnam epidemic is out of control and the factory cannot produce normally, the Hubei factory will take over the production tasks of the Vietnam factory and will not affect the production and delivery of orders.

The epidemic has not stopped industrial migration

“As far as we know from the industry chain, the current return of electronic orders is mainly small home appliances and handheld products, which has little impact on customer orders such as Apple and Samsung.” Dong Shimin, director of the Yuanchuan Research Institute, told reporters.

In fact, under the background of Sino-US trade frictions and rising labor costs in the mainland, listed electronics companies have continued to set up factories in Vietnam, India and other places in recent years, even during the epidemic. Among them, Vietnam is the hottest.

According to statistics on foreign investment in Vietnam from the Ministry of Planning and Investment of Vietnam, in the first four months of this year, Vietnam’s attractiveness for foreign direct investment is still relatively optimistic. Funds increased by 24.7% year-on-year; China’s investment in Vietnam has ranked fourth in the first three months of this year, second only to Singapore, Japan, and South Korea. According to Vietnamese statistics, in 2020, China is the third largest source of investment in Vietnam, with a total registered investment of US$2.46 billion, accounting for approximately 8.6% of Vietnam’s total foreign direct investment in the whole year.

Vietnam has also introduced a number of policies to attract foreign investment, becoming an investment destination of “China+1” under the background of Sino-US trade frictions. According to the reporter’s understanding, Vietnam has passed the “Investment Law” (Amendment), “Enterprise Law” (Amendment), “Public Private Partnership (PPP) Investment Law” and other laws on investment and operation, simplifying investment procedures and making it more transparent. And diversify investment forms, and even optimize supplementary investment preferential mechanisms. In addition, Vietnam is a member of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP), the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement on Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), and the Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), which facilitates foreign investment. condition.

At the same time, Vietnam also gives preferential taxation. According to the disclosure of Lens Technology, the corporate income tax rate of the Vietnamese subsidiary is 20%. Starting from the year of profitability, it will be exempted for the first 2 years and reduced by half for the next 4 years.

In response to the recent rebound of the epidemic, the Vietnamese government requested that priority be given to key industrial production provinces in northern regions such as Beijiang and Beining. The Vietnamese government has instructed various departments and agencies to give priority to the above-mentioned two provinces to provide the new crown vaccine for vaccinating workers in industrial parks to ensure uninterrupted production and operation. In addition, the government has also introduced financial measures such as loan-free interest rates for customers affected by the epidemic.

From the data point of view, the enthusiasm of A-share listed companies to invest in Vietnam is high, and the electronics industry in particular surpasses other Southeast Asian countries. In 2020, the new crown epidemic is raging around the world, but the number of listed companies raising investment in Vietnam projects has increased significantly. Wind statistics show that since 2020, listed companies such as Yutong Technology, Intellectual Power, and USI have invested in Vietnam’s packaging expansion, precision technology and wearable equipment through convertible bonds, additional issuances, and other projects. In addition, they have jointly created lawns and Huali. The initial IPO fundraising of listed companies such as the Group and Aimer shares also involved local projects in Vietnam, and the total amount of relevant fundraising exceeded 3.4 billion yuan.

Investors’ attention to the direction of the industry’s shift has also continued to increase. According to the statistics of Tianyan Check, the number of survey minutes containing the keyword “Vietnam” began to increase in 2018, and the number of disclosures reached 58. Subsequent to this, the number has basically doubled in 2019 and 2020, reaching 204 by 2020, and it has been close to 100 since this year. seal.

“From the historical background of industrial transfer in Southeast Asia, as early as the 1990s, Japan had already begun to transfer to Southeast Asia and other countries.” Dong Shimin told reporters that from a time point of view, after China joined the WTO, Southeast Asia is also trying to attract industries to the local area. However, at that time, the advantages of labor cost replacement were not obvious, and corporate management experience was insufficient, and no obvious results were achieved in the end.

Dong Shimin introduced that by about 2012, Samsung began to try out the migration of some domestic industries with relatively low technical requirements. Apple suppliers such as Goertek and Luxshare Precision are also transferring, and with the continuous improvement of management level, By training local employees, increase the success rate of industrial transfer.

The executives of Lens Technology introduced to reporters that in recent years, they have continuously improved the layout and development of the industrial chain. They have set up 9 R&D and production bases in China and Vietnam, which can better respond to changes in the external environment, meet the diverse needs of customers, and optimize products. Delivery location and supply capacity to diversify supply chain risks. At present, each of the company’s production parks is self-built and owned by the company, with complete ownership, and the level of automated and intelligent production is stable and leading in the industry.

(Source: CICC)

Apple suppliers intensively go to Vietnam

Tracing the driving force behind the changes in the industry, following customers and the market has become the most critical factor in the migration of the electronics industry, and will even set up factories in different countries according to different customer needs. Sunny Optical executives also introduced earlier that the company’s global layout is customer-centric and follow customers for localized production. For example, the establishment of factories in India is to facilitate cooperation with OPPO, vivo and other customers, and the production in Vietnam is to cooperate with Samsung.

As the vane of the consumer electronics industry, Apple has built a diversified manufacturing system as the company’s long-term strategy. Signs of industrial relocation can also be seen in its latest fiscal year 2020 supplier list: On the one hand, there are 51 suppliers in mainland China (including Hong Kong, China), surpassing the number of suppliers in Taiwan, China for the first time in history; on the other hand, The number of Apple suppliers in Vietnam has increased from 14 in fiscal year 2018 to 21, which is even twice the number of Indian manufacturers in the same period.

If you further compare the details of the changes in the number of manufacturers in the 2018 and 2020 fiscal years, you can find that Apple suppliers in mainland China have become the main increase in setting up factories in Vietnam. Among them, after Goertek and Yutong Technology, Luxshare Precision and Lens Technology A-share listed companies such as A-shares, Lingyizhizao, and Meiyingsen have set up factories in Vietnam, replacing some of the Japanese and Korean suppliers that had previously set up factories there.

Mei Yingsen’s board secretary, Liu Huifeng, also told reporters that the main purpose of going to Vietnam to set up factories is to follow customers and make matching packaging. “It would be too expensive to ship the packaging from China, and we will lose the customer if we don’t go.” As for whether it will continue to increase overseas production capacity in the future, Mei Yingsen said that it is very likely.

Yutong Technology, a counterpart of Meiyingsen and a supplier of Apple, established its first production base in Vietnam as early as 2011, and has now expanded from Vietnam to India, Indonesia and Thailand and established 6 production bases. In April 2019, it used its own (self-raised) funds to purchase the original leased plant and land use rights, at a cost of approximately 60.34 million yuan; in April last year, the company also raised 1.4 billion yuan through the issuance of convertible bonds, including fundraising Invested in Vietnam and Indonesia to expand the production line of electronic product packaging boxes.

On the whole, compared with the domestic Apple industry chain, Southeast Asia’s production capacity is relatively small, and it undertakes the transfer of relatively peripheral and low-end industries, but it is already on the track of gradual growth. In the introduction to investors, the executives of Goertek pointed out that the company’s manufacturing is centered in Weifang and Vietnam is supplemented; the company has been in Vietnam since 2013 and now has a considerable scale. From the perspective of revenue share, last year, Goertek’s overseas revenue contribution reached 50.7 billion yuan, and its share increased to about 88% year-on-year.

According to industry speculation, the production capacity of Apple headsets that Luxshare Precision is engaged in in Vietnam has already exceeded 10% and will gradually increase. In addition, in view of the complexity of the mobile phone industry chain, often mainland manufacturers will be responsible for the production of precision parts, and then shipped to Vietnam and other places to complete the final relatively easy assembly link, and then export overseas.

Compared with Vietnam, India is another electronics industry undertaking. Although the number of Apple suppliers is not as high as that of Vietnam, the majority of Taiwan-based assembly plants are mostly.

Representatives of ODM manufacturers who set up factories in India told reporters that in terms of labor costs, Vietnam is twice as expensive as India. The local labor wage in Vietnam is equivalent to RMB 4,000/month, and Indian workers are about 2,000 yuan/month; however, the company did not choose Vietnam. , But India, the main reason is that in addition to satisfying customers’ global delivery needs, India is also an important mobile phone consumer market, and enjoys preferential tariffs.

From a tariff point of view, India’s local production and assembly also have advantages. The aforementioned manufacturer introduced to reporters that according to past data, the tariff cost of local production in India is about 18% less than that of production in China for the same export to Europe and the United States.

“India has ample local labor, which is cheaper than Vietnam’s labor cost. It is suitable for large-scale assembly, packaging and other relatively low-tech links. Many precision parts are shipped from China to India for assembly.”

According to the IDC report, due to the impact of the new crown epidemic, the Indian smartphone market shrank by 2% in 2020, with a total sales volume of about 150 million units. Among the top five, there are four Chinese brands, namely Xiaomi, Vivo, realme and OPPO. Chinese brand Samsung Electronics ranked second.

The epidemic is also expected to affect India’s local mobile phone production this year. TrendForce further pointed out that the current top five mobile phone brands in the world, Samsung, Apple, Xiaomi, OPPO, and vivo, all have production lines in India or are produced through OEM factories. The output, and the proportion is increasing year by year, the current output Mainly to supply local demand. Based on the local production situation at this stage, it is estimated that the production of 12 million mobile phones in the second quarter to the third quarter of this year will be affected. Affected by the epidemic, India’s annual production volume may decline by 7.5%.

Ensuring the security of the supply chain has become a new consideration for migration

In addition to attracting foreign investment, India is actively promoting its own industrial substitution, using the mobile phone industry as a pilot, and it has begun to show results.

Zhang Zhiwei, chief economist of Insurance Bank Investment, emphasized that India is a country that cannot be ignored. “Although India’s current industrial chain system is not perfect, the current Moody’s government is ambitious and has stronger executive power than before. The PLI (Production Linked Incentive) project will do better.”

According to reports, in April 2020, the Indian government launched a production-linked incentive strategy to promote import substitution in the mobile phone industry. This strategy encourages localized production of mobile phone manufacturers and subsidizes 4-6% of the company’s revenue over a five-year period. At present, about 16 manufacturers have joined the funding program, including Hon Hai Foxconn and Samsung. According to statistics, after the exit of the strategy, participating manufacturers have invested 13 billion rupees and produced more than 20,000 jobs.

The Indian government is also promoting import substitution projects in more fields such as auto parts, home appliances, medicine, solar energy, and communications. Indian officials estimate that the plan will increase output by US$520 billion in the next five years.

Zhang Zhiwei said that “India does not need to be China”. From a macro perspective, India’s population base is large enough, and India will be one of the few countries that can maintain an economic growth rate of 8% in the next 20 years.

In addition to traditional geopolitical factors, under the disturbance of core shortages and epidemics, ensuring the security of the supply chain has gradually become a new driver of promoting the transfer of the electronics industry.

A few days ago, the U.S. Senate passed the “U.S. Innovation and Competition Act,” authorizing approximately US$190 billion to strengthen US technology and research, and separately approved spending of US$54 billion to increase US production and production of semiconductors, microchips, and telecommunications equipment. the study. US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo has said that the funds may be used to build 7 to 10 semiconductor factories in the United States.

In addition to the United States, the European Union and South Korea have also taken measures to strengthen supply chain security, while Southeast Asia and other countries are preparing for corresponding industries. But this is not a cost-compliant plan.

According to a joint study by BCG and SIA, if a fully self-sufficient localized supply chain is established everywhere, at least US$1 trillion in R&D and capital support will be required, and the overall price of semiconductors will rise by 35%-65%, ultimately increasing consumption The cost of electronic equipment

Dong Shimin told reporters that issues such as the epidemic and the lack of cores have made countries aware of supply chain security issues. Although not building a supply chain will increase costs, it may still become a long-term trend; on the other hand, the supply chain is completely shifted from China. Southeast Asia and other places may also have some volatility adjustments due to the epidemic situation and the steady performance of the mainland’s supply chain. For example, the previous plan to transfer all out, the transfer may be reduced after this round of the epidemic.

In addition, the goal of carbon neutrality may also further trigger the trend of industry transfer to developing countries. Zhang Zhiwei pointed out that the United States and China will certainly advance the carbon neutrality target, but countries like Vietnam are objectively not willing to set too high a carbon neutrality target. In the future, the transfer of high-energy, low-end industries will be a major trend.

Regarding the concerns about the hollowing out of the domestic industry due to the transfer of industries to Southeast Asia and other places, representatives of international OEM manufacturers told reporters, “There is no need to worry about this problem.” There is a larger domestic market and a more complete supply chain, and the company is constantly strengthening. R & D strength to improve the level of automation. “After all, it is mainly low-end migration to Southeast Asia and even Brazil.”

Observation: Emerging market countries ignited the movement of new energy vehicles

Emerging market countries in Southeast Asia and other places are no longer satisfied with their role as destinations for foreign-funded industries, and have set the banner of supporting local industries and independent innovation; and new energy vehicles have almost become the same choice.

For a long time, countries such as Vietnam and India have been considered to receive dividends from Sino-US trade frictions. With cheap labor costs, foreign investment conditions, tariff differences and other conditions, they have accepted a large number of low-end mobile phone orders from international customers such as Apple and Samsung. However, after all, the economic structure that relies on foreign investment has natural drawbacks. In addition, domestic labor costs are no longer cheap, and the new crown epidemic has disrupted the pace of industrial transfer to a certain extent. Promoting domestic industrial upgrading has become an important issue considered by emerging market countries.

New energy vehicles are rare innovation carriers that can gather upstream and downstream industries extensively, and it is not difficult to understand that they have been selected as an important option for development. From the perspective of the path, emerging market countries will take advantage of domestic manufacturing, start with the introduction of foreign brands, and implement localized production. They will also join the supply chain of China’s new energy automobile industry to incubate their own car-making forces.

According to the news, Tesla has begun to recruit sales and marketing directors and human resources directors in India; this will be Tesla’s latest response to the Indian production-linked incentive plan (PLI). Under the PLI plan, the Indian government of Moody’s encourages international manufacturing giants to produce locally in India and export them all over the world. In addition, India has approved a plan worth 181 billion rupees (2.5 billion US dollars) to increase the battery storage capacity to 50GWh.

In addition, as a major automobile producer in Southeast Asia, Thailand has been actively developing new energy vehicles, aiming to become an electric vehicle manufacturing export center in Southeast Asia, and has formulated a strategic plan for the development of new energy vehicles, with the goal of basically replacing fuel vehicles with electric vehicles after 2036. .

In May of this year, Hon Hai Precision signed a memorandum of cooperation with Thai National Petroleum Corporation to establish an open platform for the electric vehicle industry in Thailand to produce electric vehicles and provide key To launch new models. Prior to 2018, BYD delivered 101 E6 new energy electric vehicles to Thailand, and local Thai companies also signed an agreement with BYD to plan to introduce another 1,000 E6 electric vehicles in the next few years.

Indonesia, on the other hand, is making use of its advantages in resource mines to develop new energy vehicles. It is understood that Indonesia has the necessary minerals for new energy vehicle batteries such as nickel ore, cobalt, and copper, and plans to become a global production center for electric vehicle power batteries. The Indonesian government aims to export 200,000 electric vehicles by 2025, or allow local brand electric vehicle exports to account for 20% of total motor vehicle exports.

In December 2020, the new energy automobile battery manufacturing giant Ningde Times has signed a contract with the Indonesian government to invest 5 billion US dollars to build a lithium battery plant. The project is scheduled to be put into operation in 2024. This will be the second time of the Ningde Times after the plant in Thuringia, Germany. Overseas factories.

Vietnam has also begun to develop new energy vehicles, and the pace is faster. In the past two years, as the government has introduced support policies for the development of electric vehicles, the sales volume of electric vehicles has increased at an annual growth rate of 500,000 to 600,000, and local enterprises have been actively cultivated.

Vinfast is an automobile subsidiary of Vingroup, Vietnam’s largest comprehensive enterprise group, and the first automobile manufacturer in Vietnam. It has become the fifth largest automobile brand in Vietnam last year and plans to go public in the United States. The latest valuation exceeds US$50 billion, which is close to Wei Come by car.

(Sales of VinFast and other auto companies in Vietnam in 2020)

In March of this year, the Taiwanese solid-state battery manufacturer Huineng Technology and VinFast recently announced that they have signed a memorandum of cooperation (MOU) to establish a joint venture company in Vietnam to increase the commercialization of local solid-state batteries; in addition, Hon Hai also reported a plan to acquire VinFast electric car production line news, and VinFast hopes to retain the electric car block business.

A-share listed companies have also begun to share in Vietnam’s electric vehicle projects. According to Feilong’s introduction to the media, the company has been appointed by VinFast for the electronic water pump and electronic three-way valve project of three pure electric vehicles. It is expected that the first vehicle will be mass-produced in October 2021; the Vinfast pure electric vehicle project and The off-road vehicle project will bring more than 100 million yuan in sales contribution to the company.

This change is both modern, convenient, and does not affect the usage habits of customers, while helping to reduce potential hardware failure points, better water resistance, etc. (Artwork: ConceptsiPhone / YouTube) Most recently, a patent application filed by Apple with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) shows that “Apple defect” is working on a “capacitive sensor input device”. These input devices, also known as buttons, will be transformed into “invisible” sensors – appearing when touched and disappearing when not in use, according to Cnet. (Artwork: Techy Paradise / YouTube) This hints at the possibility that it will appear on the next-generation iPhone, or maybe the 2022 iPhone once Apple feels it is appropriate to bring a change on its iPhones. It’s really not a vague concept that Apple is looking to apply this change to future iPhones, as many rumors have surfaced recently. (Artwork: Gearcoupon) According to many leaked sources in the past, the iPhone 13 will bring the fingerprint sensor back. But instead of using a physical Home button, the new fingerprint sensor will be integrated under the surface of the phone’s screen. This change certainly fits with the minimalist, buttonless design aesthetic that Apple is aiming for. In the past, Apple has killed the 3.5mm ear jack since the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus in 2016 and rumors suggest the company wants to do the same with the Lightning port. (Artwork: Marques Brownlee / YouTube) If the iPhone 13 gets rid of the Lightning port and supports MagSafe wireless charging, it will become the first generation of iPhones completely without Apple’s connection port. Therefore, the company completely has the basis to kill the physical button. Of course, this is just a patent application, which means that an iPhone 13 without physical buttons is unlikely to appear. It is also possible that Apple will bring this change to a completely different product than the iPhone.

Article丨Online Travel, Author丨Wang Yi, Editor丨Li Xin Article丨Online Travel, Author丨Wang Yi, Editor丨Li Xin Apple has begun to negotiate a new car partner. June 8, According to Reuters, Apple is in preliminary discussions with CATL and BYD on battery supply for electric vehicle projects. Apple, CATL and BYD did not comment on the Reuters report. As we all know, power batteries are the “heart” of new energy vehicles, accounting for nearly 40% of the total vehicle cost. Earlier, Reuters pointed out in a report that Apple prefers lower-cost lithium iron phosphate batteries because they use lithium rather than the more expensive nickel and cobalt. After looking for a circle of Japanese and Korean manufacturers, Apple chose to negotiate with BYD and CATL, or perhaps it was related to the lithium iron phosphate battery technology of these two giants. Prior to this, Apple was reported to have negotiated cooperation with traditional car companies such as Hyundai and Nissan, but they all broke up in the end. Although as early as 2015, Apple started the Titan Project and wanted to build a complete car, but this plan has been shelved for many times, and there has been no movement of Apple cars to this day. In the absence of top car companies willing to cooperate, will Apple take the second place and choose to cooperate with Foxconn, Magna and other foundry companies that have been “scandalized” before?

Between shelving and restarting, rumors and facts, Apple, with its brand and technology, is still looking for long-term cooperation and suitable foundry partners.

At present, for Apple, only the car is built before it is eligible to stand on the poker table.

Traditional car companies do not want to be Apple’s “Foxconn”

If Apple has enough experience in the mobile phone industry, then in the automotive field, Apple is just a fledgling “primary school student”.

For this reason, since the beginning of this year, Apple has been casting a net for “Foxconn”, which builds its own cars.

At the beginning, Apple was reported to be negotiating with Hyundai Motor, which directly boosted Hyundai’s share price, which rose by 20% that day.

It can be seen that becoming an Apple foundry is indeed a story that is favored by capital, but Hyundai Motor does not care about this stock price fluctuation, and the negotiation between the two parties ended in failure.

Hyundai Motor, picture source Hyundai Motor’s official website

In addition, according to “China Business News” report, Apple is not only negotiating with Hyundai, but initially also found companies such as Mercedes-Benz and Daimler. There are also rumors that Nissan is also within the scope of Apple’s OEM negotiations.

Such rumors are not groundless, and both sides are largely taking what they need. Hyundai-Kia and Nissan, as traditional car companies, are facing declining sales and overcapacity. They are seeking to utilize some of the vacant production capacity through OEMs. For Apple, it also needs a partner with a complete supply chain in North America and the world to help it produce for the local market.

However, Apple has yet to find a suitable OEM car company. According to Japan’s Nikkei Shimbun, Apple has negotiated with at least six automakers in order to build a car, but these automakers, without exception, have rejected Apple’s olive branch.

It is worth noting that according to foreign media reports, when Apple’s “Project Titan” ran aground in 2016, part of the reason was because Apple had closed doors with giants such as BMW, Daimler, Toyota, and Volkswagen.

Compared with overcapacity, most traditional car companies are more worried about cultivating a strong competitor.

In the era of the dominance of fuel vehicles, traditional cars have an absolute advantage. But an indisputable fact that lies ahead is that in the era of new energy vehicles, the market has given ultra-high expectations and valuations for new energy vehicles. As the “big brother of electric cars” Tesla, a total of 500,000 vehicles were sold in 2020, only 1/20 of Toyota’s sales in the same period, and the market value is several times that of Toyota.

After seeing the obvious changes in the market, traditional car companies are also trying to keep up with the pace of new energy vehicles. Last month, Hyundai Motor announced that it is accelerating the deployment of electric vehicles, with the ultimate goal of achieving a complete electrification transformation by 2040. In the same month, at the Shanghai Auto Show, Honda plans to launch 10 Honda brand pure electric vehicles in China within five years. Toyota has released a new pure electric exclusive series “TOYOTA bZ”, which is expected to achieve global sales by mid-2022.

This means that traditional car companies have begun to fully turn to electrification. If they are OEMs for Apple at this time, it is equivalent to working for their competitors.

Five years later, the problems facing Apple’s car manufacturing have not changed. On the contrary, it seems to have become more difficult.

Cars are different from mobile phones. The higher threshold means that there will not be too many companies that can meet Apple’s high standards and have the ability to be included in the “fruit chain” in the future.

Obviously, the wealthy Apple did not realize that strict control of the supply chain would become the biggest stumbling block in the car-building plan. For traditional car companies, they want to be Apple’s partners, not foundries.

Although foundry is ubiquitous in the car industry, the OEM model (original equipment manufacturer model) has not been able to take the stage. Traditional car companies that already have many products and technologies do not want to work for Apple.

What’s more, in Apple’s supply chain system, it occupies most of the profits, and suppliers can only obtain a small portion of the profits. Under this circumstance, why do traditional car companies need to do the drudgery that is thankless and can not make much money.

At the same time, if the logic of Apple’s iPhone production is the same, once the supplier is determined, Apple will let the supplier rebuild a production line that meets Apple’s requirements. For suppliers, once they are included in Apple’s supply chain, they can only serve Apple. At the same time, Apple’s control of suppliers is also notoriously strict in the industry.

In a sense, being included in the “fruit chain” is a supplier’s gambling contract, and the referee is an apple that can be “determined for life”.

In March of this year, Ou Feiguang, a manufacturer of camera modules for Apple, was kicked out of the supply chain team by Apple, resulting in an asset impairment loss of approximately 2.5 billion yuan. Coincidentally, the manufacturer that was asked to produce sapphire screens for the iPhone was extremely advanced. Apple temporarily worried about the fragility of the sapphire screens and adopted glass screens. The stock price has doubled to nearly 90%.

OFILM lens, picture source OFILM’s official website

Due to various factors, traditional car companies are unwilling to be Apple’s “Foxconn”, which also makes it difficult for Apple to find OEMs.

Plans to build cars for many years, Apple cars are still PPT

In fact, Apple has not stopped making cars. In 2008, Jobs had planned to develop its own car brand iCar.

Seven years ago, Apple launched the “Project Titan” with a high profile. It can be said that, to a certain extent, “Project Titan” is the “last wish” of Apple’s soul Steve Jobs.

When the Titan Project was established, it was once considered a plan to subvert the automotive industry because it aimed at the most advanced driverless technology at the time. At the same time, in appearance, Apple cars pursue the ultimate sense of design, the same as the original design of Mac and iPhone.

The Titan Project was originally intended to build a complete vehicle. For this plan, Apple hired Doug Field, an engineer at Tesla at the time, and also recruited outstanding engineers from Ford, Chrysler, Tesla and other companies, and hired companies such as Tesla, Google, and Mercedes-Benz with high salaries. Of engineers to form the automotive R&D team.

In its heyday, the entire “Project Titan” had a team of nearly 1,000 people. However, the complexity of the automotive supply chain far exceeds that of mobile phones, and the autonomous driving technology at that time was not mature enough, and there were also great internal differences.

This plan, which was intended to compete with Tesla, was announced in 2016 and shelved in less than a year after experiencing a wave of employee turnover. Apple’s car manufacturing direction has also been adjusted from manufacturing complete vehicles to developing autonomous driving. system.

In fact, “Project Titan” has always been as mysterious as a code name. It was not until March 2019 that Apple publicly confirmed the existence of the “Project Titan” for the first time. But the good times did not last long. A month later, Apple confirmed that it would lay off more than 200 employees from its self-driving car team.

After experiencing “ones and threes”, Apple is still not reconciled to give up vehicle manufacturing.

In December last year, Reuters revealed that Apple is planning to produce a passenger car that may be equipped with breakthrough battery technology in 2024, which once again aroused the industry’s attention and expectations for the technology giant’s cross-border car building.

At the same time, in January this year, Apple restarted the “Project Titan.” This means that Apple’s car building plan has made new progress, and at the same time this is regarded by the outside as an important force for Apple’s car building. This time, Apple returned to its original intention-vehicle manufacturing.

Today is different. With the changes in the market environment, new energy vehicle-related technologies have matured, and autonomous driving technologies have also made major breakthroughs. At this time, building new energy vehicles has become a consensus project for global companies. Both traditional car companies and Internet companies are trying to get a share in the field of new energy vehicles.

At the same time, another problem facing Apple is that since this year, Apple’s self-driving team has continuously had a brain drain, and most of them are team executives.

In February, Benjamin Lyon, a veteran member of Apple’s autonomous driving, officially left. It is reported that Benjamin Lyon is one of the founders of Apple’s self-driving car project and served as the senior director of Apple’s self-driving hardware.

During the 21 years of working at Apple, he has been engaged in the research and development of Touch ID, the fingerprint recognition technology of the iPhone, and has since joined the Apple self-driving car team. In the same month, Jaime Waydo, who is in charge of the safety and supervision team of self-driving cars, left Apple, and this engineer was praised by Apple CEO Cook as the “mother of all artificial intelligence projects.”

After missing two “generals”. The changes at the top level continue. Recently, according to foreign media reports, after Apple announced its cooperation with the OEMs, three executives have left within a few months.

Externally, Apple has not yet received the support of top car companies; internally, high-level turmoil will cast another shadow for its car manufacturing. Whether Apple will be launched in 2024 is still unknown. But what is certain is that when other companies are running at high speed, if Apple puts aside its car-building plan again, it will be difficult to obtain a ticket in the field of smart cars in the future.

Apple builds cars, will it take second place?

Today, Apple, which is already obviously “slowly making cars”, has yet to find a suitable OEM car company. Under this circumstance, will Apple take the second place and choose companies that it “didn’t see” before?

Like well-known traditional car companies, professional contract manufacturers have repeatedly reported “scandals” about making cars with Apple. Among them, Foxconn and Magna have both been exposed before and may reach an foundry cooperation with Apple.

Foxconn and Apple want to build a car in the same logic, it has seen the ceiling of the mobile phone market. As the new smart terminal growth point, Foxconn tries to embrace Apple’s thighs again. Earlier, Foxconn Chairman Liu Yangwei once said, “Foxconn will enter the field of electric vehicles, and the goal is to seize 10% of the electric vehicle market in 5 years.”

Foxconn is not without accumulation in the automotive field.

In 2010, Foxconn became the main supplier of Tesla’s central control touch screen, connectors and lithium batteries; in 2013, it became a supplier of Mercedes-Benz, BMW and other brands, responsible for in-vehicle entertainment equipment, automotive electronic equipment, etc.; in 2017, Foxconn successively Invested in Didi, Xiaopeng Motors and Ningde Times, a leading power battery company.

Interestingly, after the breakdown of Apple’s negotiations with Hyundai, Foxconn began to make efforts to enter the automobile manufacturing industry. In January of this year, Foxconn also signed a manufacturing agreement with Byton Motors. The goal is to start mass production of M-Byte models in the first quarter of 2022, and plans to invest US$200 million in Byton Motors.

Eleven days later, Foxconn and Geely established a joint venture to provide third-party automobile production services and provide consulting services related to electric vehicles. Recently, according to a report by the Financial Associated Press, Foxconn will assist Geely in the production of its foundry chips. It is worth mentioning that Foxconn and Geely’s cooperation is not to build a brand together, but to focus on foundry. Therefore, speculation about whether to manufacture for Baidu, Byton, or Apple is aroused by the outside world.

You know, for Apple, Foxconn is its partner for more than ten years, with a production network of more than 1 million employees and more than ten years of mobile phone foundry experience. But on the other hand, although Foxconn has reached cooperation with different car companies, it still lacks experience in the field of automotive foundry.

If you throw away car companies and Foxconn, Apple is looking for top-tier car companies as OEMs are not working. Finding professional car OEMs may be Apple’s only option to continue to complete the “Titan” plan.

From the perspective of the professionalism of OEM automobiles, Magna, the world’s third-largest automotive supplier, has been making complete vehicle models and OEM production for car companies, and has cooperated with BMW and Jaguar Land Rover. High degree of professionalism. Moreover, Magna was the first target of the Apple Titan Project, but when Apple decided to limit the goal to “software only” development, the cooperation between the two parties was also shelved.

Magna OEM vehicle manufacturing, picture source Magna official website

Obviously, Magna, who has served multiple brands, does not want to miss the “money cow” of Apple. In fact, in order to meet the requirements of Apple’s foundry, Magna has taken many positive measures. On the one hand, the company established a joint venture with LG to produce powertrain systems for electric vehicles; on the other hand, Magna has expanded its production capacity in China by focusing on manufacturing zero-emission vehicles.

I have to admit that foundries like Foxconn and Magna have all taken aim at the sexy enough story of Apple making cars. After all, for a company as large as Apple, orders for making cars will surely make them a lot of money. In addition, they may also become the world’s top car foundry if they catch the ride of Apple’s car.

To a large extent, if 2025 to 2030 are regarded as five years of real mutations in the global electric vehicle industry, then there is not much time left for Apple. Therefore, Apple may also choose small car companies and professional OEMs to do OEMs.

After all, everything has to be built first.

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Here, Apple officially announced the new generation of software series, including: iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey and watchOS 8. (Photo: XDA Developers) Apple’s event did not have the appearance of hardware products as previously rumored. This makes many fans feel disappointed because waiting for the launch of Apple’s new MacBook Pro. However, Apple accidentally leaked information about its next-generation MacBook Pro laptop and M1X chip during the WWDC 2021 event that took place last week. Specifically, in the live video of the WWDC event on YouTube, 9to5Mac’s Max Balzer discovered 2 tags “M1X MacBook Pro” and “M1X” added by Apple to the description of the video even during the entire event. , “Apple defect” does not mention the MacBook Pro laptop or the new generation M1X chip. (Photo: Max Balzer / 9to5Mac) This leads the technology world to believe that Apple has accidentally leaked information about a product that it has never launched – the new generation MacBook Pro with the M1X chip – an upgraded version of the M1 chip that Apple launched in 2016. last. This is considered an unbelievable mistake by Apple, when so far, the company is still famous for keeping the information confidential of its products until the launch date. (Photo: UNSPLASH) Apple’s confusing mistake also reinforces the credibility of the leaked information previously posted by analysts and many technology sites. Three weeks ago, Mark Gurman of Bloomberg once said that users will soon see the 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro “this summer”. The new generation MacBook Pro will come with an SD card slot, an HDMI port, MagSafe charging, a high-performance GPU, a CPU with twice the number of RAM cores up to 64GB. (Photo: Internet) Ming-chi Kuo also said that the MacBook Pro 2021 is expected to put an end to Intel chipsets and Apple will gradually equip Apple Silicon chips for the entire product ecosystem in the future. Another source said that the new generation chipset on the 14-inch MacBook Pro will be called M1X, with up to 20 cores (up to 16 high-performance cores), a significant upgrade over the 8-core chip (4 high, 4 low) existing M1 chip.

In addition to the many new features of the system introduced at the press conference, there are many new features of the several new systems that are not mentioned at the press conference and are also worthy of our attention. Minority has compiled some new system features that are not told to you on WWDC and are worthy of attention for you. Let’s take a look.

Keychain supports two-step verification code

Apple’s own password management tool-Keychain has been continuously strengthened in recent years. For many Apple Family Bucket users, it can basically replace third-party password management tools such as 1Password and LastPass. This time, the new two-step verification code support for the keychain on iOS 15 makes me excited, which means that I can completely abandon 1Password and save a lot of annual subscription fees.

In “Settings-Password”, select an account that supports two-step verification, such as Google. You can see a “Set Verification Code” function in the account options. After clicking, you can enter the password or scan the QR code There are two ways to set the verification code. In the next step, a proofreading verification code will appear on the Google two-step verification settings page. Fill it into the Google account of the keychain to complete the verification. Then the two-step verification will be activated and it will be automatically updated every 30 seconds.

Album support editing EXIF

Once upon a time, viewing and editing EXIF ​​information in iOS photo albums also required third-party apps. In iOS 15, Apple finally integrated this feature into the photo album.

Select any photo in the album and swipe up to see the EXIF ​​information of this photo. Click “Adjust” next to the date to change the date and time of the photo. Click the location map, and then click “Edit” in the upper right corner of the new map window to relocate the location where the photo was taken.

Support dragging text or photos across screens

On the iPad, we have already implemented drag and drop to copy text or photos, and on iOS 15 we can now copy text or photos by the same operation. Although it is not very convenient to operate on a small screen, it may be better to copy and paste directly, but this operation is very practical for copying multiple paragraphs of text or multiple photos, which can save a lot of the trouble of switching apps back and forth.

“New” Clock/Calendar App time selection interaction

The time selection scroll wheel on native apps such as clock and calendar is a classic interaction of the iOS system, but it was changed to a digital input method by Apple on iOS 14, which has been widely criticized by old users. Fortunately, the time selection wheel has returned in iOS 15, and now we can use this classic interaction design in apps such as clocks and calendars. As for which method is more effective? Each has its own rationale, so let’s leave it to everyone to evaluate.

The desktop supports adding multiple icons of the same App

I don’t know if it is a bug or a feature. In the first developer preview of iOS 15 we can add the same App to the home screen multiple times. The operation method is also very simple, just long press and drag an App from the App resource library to the desktop, and repeat it several times. Of course, these repeated icons are more like shortcuts on the Windows system, and they all point to the same App, so iOS still cannot open more apps.

According to speculation, this feature may be to focus on the added features of the mode. Considering that the user may need to set the focus mode to hide different home screen pages in different states, this function may be to allow the user to set different focus modes, so that the same App can appear in different modes On the home screen.

Global vocal enhancement and video portrait function

When using WeChat, QQ and other apps to make a voice or video call, a video effect and a microphone mode control button will appear in the control center. This is the new global control function for video and audio in iOS 15, not just FaceTime alone. enjoy.

In the video effect, you can choose whether to turn on the portrait effect for the camera. In the microphone mode, you can select three modes: standard, noise reduction and ambient sound. Without my friend’s knowledge, I turned on the microphone’s ambient sound mode during a QQ voice call with my friend indoors, and the other party said that my voice was significantly clearer.

The text input box to select the word magnifying glass returns

Limited by the iPhone’s smaller screen, it is difficult for us to place the cursor in a precise position at one time when editing text. In iOS 15, Apple brought back the function of the word selection magnifying glass, which can zoom in the word selection area in real time, helping us to better position the cursor.

To trigger the word selection magnifying glass, two conditions must be met: 1. Operation in the text input box; 2. The cursor can only be operated by pressing and holding the screen on the text, and not by pressing and holding the space bar on the keyboard. When these two conditions are met at the same time, the word selection magnifying glass will appear.

Voice memo supports auto skip mute

We will inevitably have pauses or interruptions during the recording process. If the recording time is very long, then these blank clips will waste a lot of time during playback. If you have used podcasting apps such as Pocket Cast or Overcast before, you will find that they all have a function of Silence Trim, which is to automatically skip silent segments in podcasts. Now Apple has brought this feature to voice memos.

It is very simple to turn on the skip mute function. Click on any recording, and then click the setting button on the left in the playback control, you can see the “skip mute” option, and click to enable it.

Support setting text bold, size and other styles separately for the App

Before, we can set the text size and bold text globally in “Settings-Display and Brightness”. Now we can set the text size and bold text for a single App on iOS 15 to fully meet everyone’s personalized needs.

Want to use this function is very simple, just pull to the end in the “Settings-Accessibility” to find “App Individual Settings”, select the corresponding App through “Add App”, you can set the bold text and larger font for the App separately , Button shape, contrast enhancement, intelligent inversion and many other options.

Shortcut commands have more permission switches

In iOS 15, Apple has tightened the default permissions of the shortcut app. In addition to the pop-up reminder when it is used for the first time, it also added a switch option in the settings. For example, if I want to delete 100 photos through a shortcut command, I must first go to “Settings-Shortcut Commands-Advanced” to enable the corresponding options.

When running this shortcut command to delete photos, I can see a more detailed pop-up prompt, and I can view the previews of these pictures before deleting the pictures to further confirm the next action.

other

• iPadOS 15 supports reading external storage devices in NTFS file format, but cannot perform write operations.
• iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey supports low battery mode.
• After the Home App talks with Siri through HomePod, the request record will be displayed in the notification center.
• iOS 15 can also call Spotlight when the lock screen is not unlocked.
• The Home App supports the addition of multiple home security cameras and provides unlimited storage space for recordings. More cameras require a subscription to a more high-end iCloud storage plan.
• The audible input function of the system keyboard supports Cantonese and Shanghai dialect.
• When migrating a new device, iCloud will temporarily expand the storage space to ensure that the backup is completed.

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These tests are being conducted at a secret facility near Apple’s Apple Park headquarters, according to The Independent. Photo: DigitalTrends “The purpose for the chips being tested is to see if they underperform in extreme situations – and if so, to make sure they only happen in the lab and not in the wild. the phone is in the hands of the user,” said The Independent. “Any of these inaccuracies can be a weakness for the device. Photo: Business Insider The Independent added that it is rare for a normal phone device to have to pass such extreme tests as it has to go from -40 degrees Celsius to 110 degrees Celsius. But the concern is real because if the chips lack security in such situations, bad guys can take advantage and the data stored inside can be stolen,” said The Independent. Photo: Business Insider The site was obtained in an interview with Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of software engineering.

While most Apple users are focused on the newly announced iOS 15, young developer Zane Kleinberg has reworked iOS 4 – which Apple released in 2010 with the iPhone 3G – from the ground up as a standalone app. He calls it OldOS and you can try it out now. “What I created with OldOS is iOS 4 beautifully rebuilt in SwiftUI,” developer told Cult of Mac. “In essence, an app is something like an emulator or perhaps, a second operating system inside an app on your phone. It’s really designed to be a near-working, near-pixel-perfect re-creation of iOS 4.” The fourth version of Apple’s mobile operating system – and the first to be called “iOS” instead of “iPhone OS” – iOS 4 brought notable updates in 2010. It introduced new features. Home screen folder, support for adding custom backgrounds, system-wide spell checker integration and much more. Kleinberg sums up iOS 4 in one word: nostalgia. iOS 4 looks a bit dated these days – as a reminder of how far iOS has come over the past decade. But if you think iOS 4 brings a sense of nostalgia to you, it seems a lot more ancient for 18-year-old Kleinberg. He was 7 years old when it came out. “My first experience with any form of modern mobile technology was iOS 4,” New York-based developer said. “It’s hard to say how special this software holds in my heart. That’s what first introduced me to my passion for app development and technology. I think we all enjoy clinging to a select few childhood memories, and a lot of my memories include this operating system.” iOS 4 running on iPhone 12 A few years after the release of iOS 4, Kleinberg – then in 4th grade – created a homework tracker as the first app on the App Store. Even though that app was no longer available, he didn’t mind. He chose Computer Science when he took the university entrance exam at the end of this year. Zane Kleinberg Kleinberg created OldOS using a combination of legacy assets like icons and other things he had to design himself. He said he’s tried to recreate most of the iOS 4 apps. However, some apps – like Mail, Calendar, YouTube, and Messages – still have “big problems” he’s working on. Apps vary in functionality, with some functioning more fully than others. For example, the Calculator app can do calculations, but the Messages app (which is still active) only shows notifications and the UI. In other words, OldOS is more of an interactive museum than a fully functional operating system. “For months, I had an iPhone 4 running iOS 4 on my desk and used the apps one by one, trying to figure out how Apple designed them, ” I said. “ Since I’m pretty well versed in reverse engineering, I’ll decompile the application binaries and try to see, from a more technical perspective, how Apple built its app. I also found the iOS 4 UI Kits, and was able to put them in Photoshop and have a look.” Other parts of Kleinberg’s OldOS project require different methods. “For apps like Stocks and Weather, which no longer work, I watched YouTube videos, trying to reason as much as I could about the design,” I said. “ It’s just a continuous process of looking at different pieces of stuff over and over, then trying to build it in SwiftUI, and then iterating until I’m happy with that UI element.” Unfortunately, you shouldn’t expect to find this app in the App Store. Kleinberg believes that Apple will not accept the free use of assets owned by Apple. Apple enforces strict guidelines about showcasing its products in apps. “This whole project is a testament to the extraordinary work of the Apple team both past and present,” said Kleinberg. “I just hope this project can convince them to re-evaluate their policies even a little bit.” For those who want to try OldOS, Kleinberg says it can be downloaded from TestFlight, Apple’s developer service for beta-testing apps. Or they can check out his OldOS project on Github.

One of the things customers look forward to most with the new Apple TV is the redesigned Siri remote. In fact, in a survey conducted by foreign media, nearly 30% of users only plan to buy a new Siri remote control for use with their old version of Apple TV. According to Twerdahl, in this new interview, he reviewed the first batch of remote controls for on-demand use. “If you think about it, since the first time we have on-demand, such as video recorders and DVDs, we have been stuck at those 2x, 4x, and 8x control speeds. This is not very intuitive or useful. You always It will overshoot and try to return to the previous point.” “Once we come up with this circular design, we think it looks a lot like the iPod’s fast roulette, what can be done? Can a TV that can really help people use such an interface? It’s a natural thing to adjust the video back and forth. Professional editors often use this inching control, which is quite powerful, and it’s really good to bring it to people’s living rooms.” Regarding the new Siri remote control, Apple’s vice president explained how the company created a simple and universal remote control. “There are some standards on HDMI, and some other standards use infrared. Therefore, we have to negotiate to find the best method for any particular TV. The point is, this is just to simplify the customer’s operation. We will All the hard and heavy work is done in the background.” He also praised Siri on the new remote control because this virtual voice assistant has a dedicated button on its right side. “We hope that no matter how comfortable you are, you can interact with Apple TV super easily. If you press the Siri button on the remote control but don’t say anything, some suggestions will be played in a loop on the TV screen to help You know what you can say. By moving the Siri button to the side – where it is on your iPhone – we hope this will also strengthen people’s impression, because you can do exactly the same on the Apple TV remote as on the iPhone Thing.” IT Home is informed that in addition to the “magic experience” that Apple hopes to bring to users through the Siri remote control, Tim Twerdahl said that the new Apple TV 4K is ready for the future because it respects the new standard of HDR. “There is a chicken and egg problem, that is, if no one can watch, why produce content?” Twerdahl said. “I think we have taken a big step forward in Apple TV 4K providing high frame rate support, and it will become the driving force for the creation of more and more such content.” “For example, here in the United States a few years ago, they started making Super Bowl games with high frame rate HDR. And we are seeing more and more. We really hope that the product will be ready for the future. The good news is that we are working with These top suppliers around the world collaborate to bring high frame rate content, especially sports.” Last Friday, the executive accepted an interview with Mobile Syrup and talked about how Apple is committed to home audio products, “almost no need” to find my remote control function.

According to DigiTimes, Apple has been increasing the pressure on suppliers for camera lens components. This causes orders to be expected to outpace the entire Android market. (Photo: DrTech / YouTube) Apple is said to have informed the companies responsible for the production of voice coil motors (VCMs – Voice Coil Motor) to increase their capacity. According to the report, Apple has asked related component suppliers to increase capacity by 30-40% to meet their demand. (Photo: EverythingApplePro) Sources have told DigiTimes that there will be significant upgrades in the iPhone 13’s photography technology, including Face ID’s 3D sensor and camera modules. At the same time, demand from Android manufacturers is said to have decreased, especially as US sanctions are still being applied to Huawei devices, also helping the new generation of iPhones benefit in terms of power. supply VCM components. (Photo: Apple Tomorrow / Twitter) For those who don’t know, VCM is an important component used in sensor focus setup. It is expected that shipments for iPhone will surpass in the second half of the year, as all new iPhones will be equipped with sensor anti-shake technology – which was only available on the iPhone 12 Pro Max version released last year. (Photo: AppleTrack) Recently, a report from Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives also suggested that all iPhone 13 models will have LiDAR sensors on the back, including standard non-Pro versions like the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 series. Pro Max last year.

Apple hires former BMW CEO for electric car project. The iPhone maker’s car-making efforts, known as Project Titan, have progressed unsatisfactorily since 2014. At this point, Apple began designing its own vehicles for the first time. In December 2020, Reuters reports that Apple is working on self-driving car technology and aims to produce a passenger vehicle, including breakthrough PIN technology, by 2024. Previously, in 2018, the tech giant Apple hired former Tesla design chief Andrew Kim, sparking speculation that Apple was once again trying to develop its own car. The timing of Apple’s hire of Andrew Kim seems to coincide with Doug Field’s return to Apple as well. Looking at the profile of Andrew Kim, this designer has contributed to Tesla’s hit models Model 3, Model S, Model X, Model Y as well as Roadster V2 and Semi. Before taking on a major role at Tesla, Kim spent three and a half years at Microsoft, where he developed user interfaces and Windows 10 products such as HoloLens and Xbox One S.

At WWDC 2021, Apple introduces a lot of new features and many of these features are really worrying for developers, because their products can be “killed” by Apple. Zoom (and other video conferencing applications) It’s hard to imagine a tool as useful during a pandemic as a video calling and conferencing app (with the exception of soap and sanitizer). We’ve all spent countless hours on Zoom, Skype, and Google Meet working, and when it’s done, many of us turn to Apple’s FaceTime to chat with family at home. FaceTime on Android and Windows With its simplicity, even the elderly can easily use FaceTime, but it is too simple to use in the company. With iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey, FaceTime is about to rival Zoom, with grace features that allow voice enhancement while eliminating background noise, and the ability to create and schedule links in advance. FaceTime calls. Most importantly, Windows and Android users can also participate in FaceTime calls through the web interface, thus no longer relying on Apple hardware. Citymapper Citymapper Traveling on public transport in a city you’ve never been to can be a daunting challenge. Not only do you have to figure out which trains or buses to take, but you also have to know when to get off to get to your desired destination. That’s why there are apps like Citymapper, which function like satellites for subways, buses and trains. But in iOS 15, Apple is incorporating similar functionality into Maps to convince iPhone users not to use Google Maps instead. Not only will you see the progress of your vehicle updated in real time, you’ll also get advanced alerts on when you need to get off and then directions to where you need to go. you back on the road. Peloton Artist Series Training Program Nothing motivates you to work out like the perfect tracks and your favorite artists, which is what Peloton has leveraged in its Artist Series collaboration with celebrity: a series exercises in which the entire music is centered around a single artist as part of a formal partnership. With Fitness, Apple is aiming for Peloton’s success, and with the help of the company’s massive music streaming service, it will soon introduce the new Artist Spotlight Series, where workouts will feature an entire playlist. from a single artist. The first themed workouts will be based on the music catalog of Lady Gaga, Keith Urban, Alicia Keys and Jennifer Lopez. Multi-device keyboard and mouse iPhones and iPads have been compatible with wireless keyboards for years, making typing easier and helping turn both devices into true productivity tools. That’s led to makers of multi-device keyboards and mice that can quickly switch between controlling different devices — like laptops, phones, and tablets — through a single switch. simple change. With macOS Monterey, a new feature called Universal Control will make such accessories unnecessary for Apple users. A mouse and keyboard (or trackpad) can be used to not only control multiple devices, but control them all at once, when the pointer can move to another device’s screen. This feature takes it a step further and allows for easy dragging of files between Apple devices, simplifying the way iOS and macOS devices share documents. You may see this feature as “Mouse without Borders” on Windows, but the way Apple does it is much more intuitive and logical.

According to editor Doroteya Borisova of biên PhoneArena , how Apple handles the account depends on whether relatives seek legal intervention or not. In iCloud’s terms and conditions, Apple says that it can proactively delete iCloud accounts that have been inactive for a year or more, or have been discontinued by users. The data stored in the iPhone, iCloud of the deceased is a difficult problem to handle if the loved one does not have their password. Photo: iMore. This provision indicates that Apple may, in its sole discretion, check whether an account has been discontinued before proceeding with the deletion of the account. However, this will be notified 30 days in advance via the user’s email. Who can access the iCloud of the deceased? iCloud is inherently where all of your iPhone’s information is stored, including backups, photos, videos, iMessages and texts, and purchase history for Apple services (including music and movies). You can assume that a deceased person’s Apple ID will be assigned to the closest family members, to recover the last stored memories. However, according to the legal terms that the user agreed to from the beginning, the loved one does not automatically access the account of the deceased. The clause also stipulates that if there is an intervention from the law, relatives can access the data of the deceased. The procedure to prove to Apple includes providing the name and Apple ID of the deceased person who is requesting access, proof of ownership of the Apple ID, and a court order. Forgot password feature when logging into iCloud. Photo: lifewire.com Plus, if you can access the deceased person’s iCloud-linked email account, legal troubles won’t be an issue. By using the “Forgot Password” feature when signing in to iCloud, you can easily change your account’s password with the account’s associated email. However, Borisova also noted that this practice may violate Apple’s terms of use, leading to the suspension or termination of the account if detected. Here’s what happened to user Jeff Fischer in 2020. Fischer said he was a relative of a deceased person. This person’s account still has 100 USD payable in iTunes. Fischer said he wants to recover the money and send it back to the account holder’s sister. “It took me a lot of phone calls and emails to Apple support to find an employee who knew these issues. I provide the death certificate and notarized copy of my legal status as the decedent’s representative. However, instead of transferring the money from one Apple ID to another, they insist on closing the account and then issuing a check for the remaining credit,” Fischer said. So what about the iPhone? If the deceased is the only individual with the iPhone’s password, access to the phone is not possible even though you are authorized to access their iCloud. Even the FBI does not have a special way to get the password on the iPhone. The only way is to have to set up iCloud on a separate phone or completely factory reset the iPhone of the deceased. However, this means that any information that has not been backed up on iCloud will be lost. Apple’s Legacy Contact feature in iOS 15 update later this year. Photo: PhoneArena. From iOS 15, iCloud account holders can set up trusted contacts, allowing information to be passed on to these people if the account holder dies. Those on the trusted list can then request access to the deceased person’s account. They just need to provide a copy of the death certificate.

Apple is expanding Facetime On the way to the digital campfire

Status: 08.06.2021 7:46 p.m.

Apple renews its Facetime app. The group is not only reacting to competition from providers such as Zoom, but is also opening up to Windows and Android devices. From Marcus Schuler, ARD studio Los Angeles Apple is slowly opening up to Android and Windows devices with its video chat service Facetime. It’s almost a small revolution – at least by Apple standards. Software boss Craig Federighi sold the news as follows: “Not only Apple devices can do something with the Facetime link. Users with Android or Windows can also open it directly in their browser and take part in the chat.” So far, Apple has struggled when it came to opening up core functionalities on its iPhone or desktop computers. But the popularity of video chat services like Zoom has exploded in the Corona crisis. Apple reacts precisely to this development and has given its Facetime app a fundamental facelift.

Competition for Zoom

From there, you can send links to friends with Android phones or Windows computers in order to meet with them in the Facetime chat. Marc Gurman, an analyst at the Bloomberg business service, says Apple is primarily competing with Zoom. Among other things, with scheduling and improved sound and picture quality. The new Facetime app is supposed to deliver a bit of a digital campfire. With the help of the app, you will be able to listen to music and watch videos together in the future without interrupting the chat. It should be possible to watch programs together with friends. Ambient noises should be better suppressed in the chat app. There will also be a portrait mode that blurs the background.

More control and more data protection as an issue

The second big innovation on Apple’s smartphones concerns the notification functions. They give users more control over how and when they want to be disturbed or undisturbed. “There are new features with which you can adapt the notifications to different activities. For example, while you are working or want to be undisturbed,” says analyst Gurman. Data protection and privacy have been playing an increasingly important role at Apple for the past three years. The Californian company is trying to sharpen its profile in order to differentiate itself more strongly from its competitor Google and its Android system. So-called tracking pixels are now blocked in the Group’s mail app. Advertisers and marketing people are likely to be annoyed with Apple again. You can no longer check whether and where an e-mail has been opened.

iPhone 13 is identified as an improved version of the current iPhone 12, but will have a more compact “rabbit ears” and redesigned rear camera cluster on the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini duo. Many previous rumors suggested that Apple is planning to adjust the Graphite color and create a matte black layer on the iPhone 13 Pro. At the same time, the company is also considering a new orange/bronze color for the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Immediately, a source from China has just revealed that this year’s iPhone generation will have a new orange / copper color option. This person even shared the render images of the new color variant of the iPhone 13 series. This build of the orange-yellow iPhone 13 was shared by Weibo user @Ian Zelbo. These images are based on Jon Prosser’s final CAD drawing, so the accuracy is relatively high. It can be easily seen that the iPhone 13 has a more compact “notch” and the rear camera cluster is arranged diagonally like most previous rumors from experts. The device has quite thin bezels and a glossy glass back front and back. On the back, the iPhone 13 still has a flat beveled bezel and a square camera cluster located in the top left corner. However, the camera lenses are now designed to lie diagonally, not vertically like the current iPhone 12 series. What makes this iPhone 13 build more special than previous renders is the beautiful orange color option. Previously, news expert Max Weinbach said that orange is being tested by Apple to replace the Pacific Blue color found on the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max launched last year. If this is true, it will create a worldwide fever because of its unique and beautiful orange color, which is expected to immediately sell out and be aggressively hunted by iFans. According to Apple’s tradition, it usually launches new products on the fourth Friday of September each year. This means that in 2021, the iPhone 13 launch date will fall on September 24. iPhone 13 Series is expected to still have 4 versions, including: iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. In terms of appearance, they have not changed much compared to their predecessors. The appearance has not changed much, but inside the iPhone 13 hardware has been strongly upgraded such as a 120Hz LTPO OLED screen, 5nm Apple A15 chip and an upgraded rear camera system. Please watch the video: Notable highlights from Apple’s new iPhone event. Source: VTV

Photo: CNET Long before the iPhone and iPad came out, Apple had a device called Newton. Accordingly, this is the first effort of “apple defect” in the field of digital user aids. One of the most notable features of Appel Newton is its ability to recognize handwriting. The device comes with a stylus so that the user can write on the screen and then it will convert what you write into electronic characters. Apple also created its own operating system called NewtonOS for this device. After mixed sales reactions and market feedback about the bad handwriting recognition, Steve Jobs quickly canceled the next development project for Newton in 1998. Pippin Photo: CNET Until now, many people still remember Pippin as one of the biggest failures in Apple history. In 1994, Japanese toy maker Bandai approached Apple with the idea of ​​releasing a stripped-down version of the Macintosh for gaming. Apple responded to this idea and released Pippin in 1996. Initially, this machine launched with only four games, but was appreciated for its modern Internet connection. One of the biggest problems with Pippin, though, is the hefty price tag of $599. At the time of Pippin’s launch, the Sony Playstation and Seg Saturn were the market leaders of the same class. With a lower price tag while having more games, Pippin seemed to have lost the game right from the start. A few years after its launch, the total sales of this model still stopped at 42,000 units and Steve Jobs once again canceled this project when he returned to the Apple CEO hat. Apple QuickTake Photo: CNET Launched in 1994, QuickTake was one of the first digital camera devices to be sold on the mass market. Unfortunately, it didn’t work as Apple expected. At $749, no focus, no zoom, preview screen, and memory that can only store 32 images, Apple can’t compete with other camera brands like Kodad, Canon or Fuji. QuickTake actually has three refreshes a short time later, adding a few extra features while keeping the cost down. However, all is still not enough to prevent it from ending “premature death.” MacBook Pro supports cellular connectivity You may not know, back in 2007, Apple once developed a MacBook Pro that supported cellular connectivity. Of course, this machine was never released by Apple. In 2011, such a model was unexpectedly sold on eBay. This device has a SIM slot and a strange part of the antenna mounted on the screen

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ and iPad Pro can both replace laptops in some tasks The tablet market share has long been considered a “playground” for devices from Apple. However, the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 and most recently the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ have directly threatened Apple’s “unique” position in the tablet market. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 (Photo: Samsung.com) If the choice of a smartphone often depends only on configuration, front camera, rear camera, screen and battery life, then for choosing a tablet to replace a laptop, users will definitely need to consider more. some other factors are operating system, ecosystem, interface. While Apple is trying to perfect iPadOS so that the iPad can perform some more laptop functions, Samsung is looking to upgrade the Samsung Dex interface to make the experience on that interface more similar to a regular laptop. Samsung Dex (photo: Samsung) In terms of interface, the above commonly used applications of both devices are incomplete when placed in the task of replacing the laptop. Popular applications such as Instagram, Facebook still regularly change themselves vertically when users experience photo albums on both devices. In short, both still cannot escape being seen as enlarged versions of a phone. However, on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+, you can completely overcome this with Dex mode. Dex mode on Samsung Tab S7+ makes it possible to perform multiple tasks on multiple screens at the same time by dividing the screen just like on a laptop. (Photo: fptshop.com.vn) Regarding the screen, both devices are equipped with an 11-inch screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. While the screen on Samsung devices is longer, giving a feeling of overflow when watching movies, in return, the familiar screen ratio on the iPad Pro gives a more complete experience when playing games like Call of duty, Coalition, … because game manufacturers have not optimized according to Samsung screen ratio. Drawing-related software is well optimized on iPad (Photo: fptshop.com.vn) When determining to work on any tablet model, we need to consider the ability to connect to external devices. Both devices have good connectivity. You only need a Type C port to easily connect to storage devices, keyboards, and mice. However, if you are a person with a high need for drawing and writing on a tablet, the iPad is the device you need to pay more attention to because 3rd party drawing and writing applications are optimized for Apple devices. . In addition, iPad Pro offers Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, which is 4 times faster than the transfer speed of USB Gen 2. This is also a feature that users need to pay attention to. In short, both devices have their own advantages. If the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ brings the experience closer to a regular laptop thanks to the Samsung Dex solution, the iPad Pro offers a smoother experience. iPad Pro is currently sold genuine in Vietnam with the price from 19,990,000 VND for the 120GB memory version, only Wi-Fi, no accessories. This price is much higher than the Samsung Tab S7 + currently being sold genuine in Vietnam for 12,500,000 VND with Spen pen and keyboard.

Photo: Apple Insider Apple claims that all Apple Music users will get improved sound with Apple Music Lossless, Dolby Atmos, but to use this feature users also need to have the right headphones. Apple Music will get its first major update with the launch of Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, and Lossless Audio in June 2021. Apple plans to make its entire library of 75 million songs streamable route at a new, higher quality (Lossless). Headphones that use the Dolby (Spatial Sound) feature The Dolby Atmos feature is automatically enabled if the user owns the following headphones: – AirPods – AirPods Pro – AirPods Max – BeatsX – Beats Solo3 wireless – Beats Studio3 – Powerbeats 3 wireless – Beats Flex – Powerbeats Pro – Beats Solo Pro With any of these devices, Apple Music will automatically switch to Dolby Atmos when available. Some other headphones can also be used, but they do not switch automatically. Instead, the user has to go to Setting , Music , Sound and switch settings Dolby Atmos newly made Always On . However, with the Lossless Audio feature, only a few of the above headphones can be used. In fact, no wireless headset device can use the Hi-Res Lossless Audio feature. Apple has confirmed that even AirPods Max does not support Hi-Res Lossless. To use this feature, Apple notes that it requires an external device, like a USB to Analog converter. Apple devices will play Lossless audio As well as headphones, many Apple devices are also capable of playing Dolby Atmos and Lossless Audio from their built-in speakers: – iPhone 7 and above – iPad Pro 12.9 inch (3rd Gen) – iPad Pro 11 inch – iPad (6th Generation) or later – iPad Air (3rd Generation) or later – iPad mini (5th Generation) or later – MacBook Pro (2018) or later – HomePod and HomePod mini While consumers won’t be able to listen to Lossless Audio via HomePod and HomePod mini at the time of launch, Apple has confirmed that a firmware update will be supported to enable these special features. this. Photo: Apple Insider Listen to Lossless Music on Apple TV, iPhone, iPad and Mac Lossless Audio will require users to use the latest operating systems such as iOS 14.6, iPadOS 14.6, macOS 11.4 or tvOS 14.6 or later. For Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and Mac, users must manually enable the new sound quality. Go Setting , Music , Sound quality . There will be an option to enable Lossless . To use this feature on Apple TV, users will need to connect the TV to a compatible speaker device. Also for uninterrupted Lossless audio streaming will depend on your internet connection. Apple confirmed that users can switch between Lossless and Hi-Res Lossless depending on whether they are on a cellular or Wi-Fi network.

Social network icon Facebook. Photo: AFP/VNA This is the first antitrust investigation that European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager has launched against the world’s number one social media provider and the latest she has launched into an American “tech giant”. Ms. Vestager had previously forced Alphabet – Google’s parent company to pay a fine of 8 billion euros (about 9.7 billion USD) and is conducting a similar investigation to Amazon and Apple. During the Facebook investigation, Ms. Vestager said she would review Facebook’s huge data warehouse collected from 7 million companies that have participated in advertising on this social network. The European Commission (EC) and the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) are investigating the possibility of Facebook exploiting its dominant position in the social network or digital advertising by collecting collects and uses data, and examines Facebook’s “distortion” of the advertising market through service classification. Ms. Vestager stressed that in today’s digital economy, data should not be used in ways that undermine competition. This tech giant may have to change its business model with large fines. Reacting to the EU and UK’s decision, Facebook said it will fully cooperate with the authorities of both sides to demonstrate that Facebook’s integrated “Marketplace” and dating platform provides all people with more choices and all operate in a highly competitive environment. In the role of “gatekeeper”, Facebook as well as other social networking platforms have collected a large amount of personal private information of users based on privacy terms to develop an integrated platform. Marketplace aims to increase competitive advantage over competitors. In the past, the UK has rarely conducted independent antitrust investigations into US tech giants. Since withdrawing from the EU, the UK’s antitrust division has become an independent global regulator. Andrea Coscelli, CEO of the CMA, has pledged to tackle companies like Google and Facebook with a series of antitrust lawsuits, and said he is open to working alongside colleagues in Brussels.

In addition to the two companies above, tech giants including Amazon, Facebook and Apple will also be subject to a tax called “Google tax”. Accordingly, large technology companies will have to pay a certain amount of corporate tax, although there is no specific number for this tax. “The government will have grounds to tax them if a deal is reached. At the moment, everything is still incomplete,” an official from the Korean Ministry of Finance said on June 1. The move is part of a global wave to tax lucrative businesses based on the country that generates their revenue, not the country where they are headquartered. Many tech heavyweights around the world have long tended to set up headquarters in countries with low tax rates in order to reduce or avoid paying taxes. Meanwhile, the profits they earn come from all over the world through online business activities that are not limited to a specific country. The OECD’s plan is said to detail ways to modify the tax regimes of member countries, in light of the rapid transformation of digital business. It also seeks to address the problem of tax base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS), combating strategies that exploit loopholes or inconsistencies in tax rules to shift profits to areas where they are not. collect or have a low tax rate. Another point of contention in the plan this time around is the push to amend the law on a permanent establishment, or a fixed place of business that generates income and a value-added tax liability in a jurisdiction. Specifically. This also includes establishing a global minimum corporate tax rate. According to the Financial Supervisory Service’s electronic disclosure system, Google Korea said that on April 14, it recorded a revenue of 220.1 billion won (equivalent to 198 million USD), up about 3.6% from a year earlier. Google’s operating profit was 15.5 billion won, up 53.4% ​​year-on-year. Net profit for the same period was 6.2 billion won, up 741.2 percent. These numbers stand in sharp contrast to tech companies in Korea such as Naver and Kakao. According to the report, the annual sales of these two companies are 5.3 trillion won and 4.1 trillion won respectively. The staggering difference is the result of Google Play Store revenue being recognized as revenue by Google Asia Pacific, which is headquartered in Singapore, not Google Korea. Industry observers also estimate Google Korea’s domestic sales to be between 5 trillion won and 6 trillion won. According to the Mobile Internet Business Association, in the group of IT and telecommunications businesses, Google Play’s sales in 2019 in the country are estimated at about 5.7 trillion won. Just as fast as Google is Facebook Korea. According to FSS data, the business recorded sales of 44.2 billion won and operating profit of 11.7 billion won last year. Facebook’s sales in South Korea grew 10.3% from 40.1 billion won in 2019, and business profits are reported to have increased six-fold year-on-year. The company’s net profit also reached 6.3 billion won, up 33 times from 190 million won in 2019, thanks to a surge in advertising revenue from Instagram. Chang Pang Hyo, head of the IT Committee at the Citizens Coalition for Economic Justice, said the US tech giants actually exist in the virtual world, and their activities cannot be determined if based only on the tax code in the branch location “Calls are growing to amend the laws to come up with a clear statement that companies are taxed where their customers use their services, not where they are located. headquarters,” he said. Thuong Hai According to Korea Times

Illustration Apple According to Dr. Luu Lien Huong – Vietnam Institute of Applied Medicine, apples can be stored at room temperature, but if you want to preserve apples longer, you should keep apples in the refrigerator, ideally in the refrigerator. fruit and vegetable drawers of the refrigerator. If kept at room temperature, apples will ripen very quickly after a few days, but when refrigerated, you can keep apples for several weeks. Wheat flour Flour will retain its quality and last longer if it is stored in a sealed plastic, glass or metal container instead of in a package like when bought from the store. Compared to many other foods, flour will have the longest shelf life, but the deterioration of flour will also happen faster if not stored properly. Onion Onions need to be stored in a cool, dry place, away from light, but onions also need air circulation to keep their freshness. Onions should not be stored with potatoes, although both foods have relatively similar storage conditions. Onions and potatoes stored together will create moisture and gases, causing both to spoil faster. Refrigerating is a good option to keep onions fresh. Potato Potatoes need to be stored in a cool, dry place and in a dark corner to keep their freshness. Potatoes will not keep for long if kept in the refrigerator because the temperature in the refrigerator is too low, which will cause the starch in the potato to turn into sugar. This conversion will make the potato taste too sweet and change the color of the potato. Fresh Meat If you have just purchased fresh packaged meat from the store, you should store it the same way it was stored at the store and follow the directions for use printed on the packaging. Peeling off the protective layer of meat and wrapping it up increases the risk of the meat coming into contact with bacteria, so it’s best to keep the meat intact from purchase until it’s prepared and cooked. If the meat you buy does not have a storage tray underneath, you should put an extra plate under the meat to retain excess moisture. Lettuce, lettuce When the lettuce is wilted, the vegetables will be soft and rotten, unusable, to avoid this situation, you should not store lettuce in a plastic bag. Lettuce needs to be stored in a mesh bag, either washed and stored in a bowl in the refrigerator or, if dry, in a paper bag. Cheese Hard cheeses require special handling and should not be stored in sealed bags. Hard cheese should be stored in its original packaging from purchase until use (do not re-open the package), ideally in the cheese compartment. If stored in this compartment, hard cheese can be stored for up to 6 months, even up to 8 months, but the cheese may not be as hard anymore and more broken. Once you’ve used the cheese and cut it into small, unused pieces, wrap it up in aluminum foil or food wrap and put it back in the fridge. Tomato Tomatoes should be kept on the kitchen counter, away from light, moisture and high temperature, tomatoes should not be stored in the refrigerator because the cell structure of tomatoes will begin to deteriorate, leading to mushy and powdery, the taste of tomatoes will also be affected. Tomatoes will ripen gradually at room temperature and once ripe, can be used for 2-3 days. Tomatoes should only be stored in the refrigerator for about 2 hours after the tomatoes have been sliced/cut.

The latest update of the iOS 14 operating system seems to focus only on bug fixes and performance improvements to provide the best performance and enhance the user experience during use. These beta versions can be easily downloaded through the Apple Developer Center for those signed up for the beta program, or through an over-the-air update on devices running the beta software. Early public betas are usually officially released within a few days of a developer beta. Currently, users who have previously signed up for the experience can download iOS 14.7 and iPadOS 14.7 beta 2 on their devices by going to Settings -> General -> Software Update. Earlier, Apple suddenly released beta 1 of iOS 14.7, iPadOS 14.7, tvOS 14.7, watchOS 7.6 and macOS 11.5 on May 19, followed by a few days of public release of iOS 14.6, iPadOS 14.6 versions. , tvOS 14.6, watchOS 7.5, and macOS Big Sur 11.4. The HomePod OS has also received its second developer beta update. However, users are recommended to back up all data on the device before participating in Apple’s trial program. When something goes wrong and you want to revert to the previous version of the operating system (currently iOS 14.6), you will need a backup of your old data. However, users should not install the beta for major devices, because of the possibility of data loss or other problems. According to 9to5mac

Durian Illustration. Summer is coming, the right season for durian, mothers must be taking advantage of the delicious, fragrant and sweet taste of this fruit before it ends. But eat, eat, remember to keep fit, moms because durian contains a lot of different substances, 16% is fat, 147 calories / 100g. That’s why women who intend to wear swimwear this summer, remember to avoid durian or eat a little less. Labels Also one of the typical summer fruits, many women like it because of its succulent and sweet aroma. But studies have shown that longan can make the body hotter and easier to gain weight. No one wants hot weather but their body also shivers in heat, leading to problems that are not good for the digestive system and poor skin color. Butter The nutritionist said that avocado is a fruit rich in vitamins and minerals and is rich in natural monounsaturated fats. If you eat avocado as much as you want, the calorie content of the body will increase significantly, causing you to gain weight. Instead of eating the 6 fruits listed above, you should consider and add the following fruits to your daily menu to help the weight loss process take place effectively. Foods that make you lose weight fast Cherry tomato Tomatoes contain high levels of vitamins A, groups B, C, E and minerals such as calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium and other components such as water, protein, lipids, etc. body health and at the same time help effectively lose weight. The calories in tomatoes are very low, thanks to the fiber and amino acids in tomatoes that help promote better digestion, increase metabolism as well as reduce the accumulation of excess fat quickly. Apple In 100 grams of apples, there are only 54 calories. On average, each apple weighs more than 220 grams, can provide 0.45 grams of protein, 0.23 grams of fat and 32.85 grams of carbohydrates. According to the menu, every day you should eat a certain amount of apples, break it down into 6 meals to eat during the day. Consistently apply, you will have a beautiful standard body as you want. Strawberry Strawberries are also a very effective weight loss fruit. Strawberries contain a lot of vitamins, especially vitamin C, and a good source of fiber and manganese, which supports digestion and metabolism. Strawberries have the ability to increase the ability to burn calories, helping to lose weight effectively.

Photo: Apple Insider Recently, iOS 14.7 beta 2 version has been officially released by Apple to testers. This version is intended to fix bugs for the previous iOS version. In its release notes, Apple did not disclose what bugs it fixed in the new update. Normally, the second beta is expected to bring more bug fixes to the operating system, but iOS 14.7 beta 2 seems to have caused widespread SIM failure. It is not clear what percentage of testers encountered this error after the update. In addition, Apple has not yet commented on this error. Recently, users have also complained about the official iOS 14.6 operating system version released by Apple last week. Users report that their devices experience significant battery drain after updating to the new version. Photo: Apple Insider There’s a bug this time on iOS 14.7 beta that only affects developers who use an eSIM on their iPhone instead of a physical SIM card. However, this is yet to be confirmed. The issue was first discovered by news site 9to5mac and many of the above users are continuously confirming the problem on Twitter. Until Apple fixes this on beta 2, Apple Insider advises developers to avoid downloading this release.

According to Mr. Le Dac Khuong (36 years old, on the left), a household grows lotus in Gia Lam district (Hanoi), currently on the market there are more than 30 different types of lotus, originating from many countries such as Thailand. Lan, China… From a flower that is grown mainly in ponds and lakes in front of temples and pagodas, today lotus has been planted in rockeries, pots, and ceramic vases and has become an elegant hobby of lovers of beauty. pretty. Thousand-petaled lotus, whose scientific name is ultimate-thousand-petals. This is a lotus variety originating from China, flowers all year round, flowers bloom from 8-12 days to fade, strong fragrance. Thousand-petaled lotus is the same lotus that has disappeared. So the lotus has no seeds, on the lotus flower can be counted from 800 to 1,200 petals. This lotus is exactly like a flower bud like two hands facing each other, featuring two brilliant colors (pink, white). The Quan Am Lotus, also known as the Bach Phap Lotus, originates from Thailand. This type of lotus has 2 main colors, white and pink, spherical lotus bud, when blooming, the flower is as big as two hands facing each other. The Quan Yin lotus season starts from April to November of the solar calendar, the blooming time is very long – from the time it begins to bloom to the end, it lasts from 15-20 days. White apple lotus, this species is healthy and flowering. Depending on the temperature and soil quality, the flowers give different colors, when the flowers are close to fading, they give yellow or green nuggets. Lotus Red Dragon Lotus Super, wrong flower, fast growing. The most blooming time is up to 7 days, gradually changing from pink to white. Mild fragrance. Lotus Lucky Pink (lucky pink). Lotus Red Rosy (rose red) When the Red Rosy lotus blooms Uncle Tran Hong Lotus Sen

Recently, leak expert Jon Prosser has shared a series of CAD render images believed to be of the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro, thereby giving us a clearer view of the design of the new iPhone line. (Photo: FRONT PAGE TECH / YouTube) (Photo: FRONT PAGE TECH / YouTube) Specifically, in a new video on YouTube channel FrontPageTech, leak expert Jon Prosser has said that the iPhone 13 will have a slightly thicker body than the previous generation to accommodate a larger battery, in line with the leaks. and previous rumors. This leak expert mentions some other design changes that were rumored before, including a smaller “notch” and a new diagonal rear camera arrangement for the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 versions. mini. (Photo: FRONT PAGE TECH / YouTube) (Photo: FRONT PAGE TECH / YouTube) Jon Prosser also includes links to two CAD files in his video description, so anyone can download and test the changes the new iPhone series brings. In addition to the design changes mentioned above, the improvements of this year’s iPhone 13 series also come from the 120Hz LTPO OLED screen, which is expected to be available only on the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. (Photo: FRONT PAGE TECH / YouTube) (Photo: FRONT PAGE TECH / YouTube) iPhone 13 is also expected to feature an upgraded rear camera system, support for Wi-Fi 6E standard and Touch ID fingerprint sensor hidden under the screen next to Face ID. It is expected that the iPhone 13 Series will have 4 versions similar to its predecessor, including: iPhone 13 mini 5.4 inch, iPhone 13 6.1 inch, iPhone 13 Pro 6.1 inch and iPhone 13 Pro Max 6.7 inch. iPhone 13 is expected to use the new A15 Bionic chip manufactured on TSMC’s “N5P” process, promising to bring improvements in performance and power consumption compared to the previous generation.

This image almost completely coincides with the information and speculation so far. Besides, there is a special feature that will surely make the sisters fall in love, which is the extremely eye-catching pink color scheme of this iPhone. The image is said to be dummy of the upcoming iPhone 13 Pro Max model This iPhone 13 Pro Max first appeared on Weibo on June 1, then quickly received the attention of the Chinese online community, then spread to Twitter and quickly became a phenomenon on this social network. According to this model, we can see that the design of the iPhone 13 Pro Max is not too different from its predecessor 12 Pro Max with 2 flat glass front and back, promising to still use unique Ceramic Shield technology. rights as predecessors. The camera cluster also seems larger to accommodate upcoming upgrades. The biggest highlight that makes everyone admire is not from the striking pink back of this 13 Pro Max, but the glossy steel border, of course also pink, but looks “luxurious and smooth”. ” more. An image of the iPhone 13 Pro Max was posted on Twitter not long ago iPhone 13 Series is expected to be launched by Apple around September this year, if there is no impact from the global epidemic. According to leaked information, this will be a slight upgrade from the iPhone 12 series and will remain the same 4 versions as mini, standard, Pro and Pro Max. According to recent information from major technology sites, important components for this new iPhone line such as screens and processors have begun to be mass-produced by outsourcing firms to ensure power supply. supply products to Apple, despite the “thirst for chips” that has swept through and rattled the technology world since the beginning of the year. Photo: Twitter

This update not only brings new features, but also fixes a series of security bugs on iPhone to prevent hackers from taking over the device. Many iPhone users have complained about battery drain and overheating issues after updating to iOS 14.6. (Photo: GearCoupon) However, only a short time after using it, many iPhone users have complained about battery drain and overheating problems after updating to iOS 14.6. “After stopping charging, the battery life on my iPhone 12 Pro Max quickly dropped from 100% to 35% in a period of 4 hours. In addition, the iPhone 12 Pro Max also got hotter, so much so that I felt I see it when I have my phone in my pocket,” said one user on the iPhone in Canada forum. (Photo: NewsBeezer) Another person also said that the iPhone must be plugged in continuously after updating to the recently released iOS 14.6 version. Besides excessive battery drain, users also reported overheating issues even when the iPhone was in standby mode for several hours. Many people are also worried that poor battery performance can reduce the health of their iPhone battery. (Photo: OS X Daily) According to ZDNET, battery life drops after each update is a common occurrence, because the iPhone has to perform some important management tasks, so the first days after installation will appear this situation. . However, if this situation persists, it is possible that the iPhone or the software has encountered a problem. On the Apple support forum, some users have fixed the battery drain issue on their iPhone by deleting the Podcasts app. Some users have fixed the battery drain issue on their iPhone by deleting the Podcasts app. (Photo: Primakov / Shutterstock) Accordingly, after accessing Setting > The battery and looked at the Battery Usage statistics by app, these people found Podcasts to be the culprit that drains a lot of battery on iPhone. After deleting this app, the battery life has improved markedly. If the battery life on your iPhone is experiencing the same problem after updating to iOS 14.6, try the above method to see if the battery life on your iPhone has improved or not.

Photo: MacRumors According to this rumor, the iPhone 13 Pro Max will be equipped with a 4,352 mAh battery, up sharply from the current 3,687 mAh battery of the iPhone 12 Pro Max. At the same time, the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro will have 3,065 mAh batteries, up from the current 2,815 mAh. The lowest priced phone in the series is the iPhone 13 mini which is expected to have a 2,406 mAh battery compared to the 2,227 mAh battery of the iPhone 12 mini. Photo: MacRumors With the iPhone, battery size is only part of the story. Another important part comes from how efficiently the phone’s chip and other components are optimized to work. The Apple A15 chip in the new iPhone is expected to have significant improvements in power management efficiency. Photo: MacRumors iPhone 12 mini, the phone with the smallest battery in the iPhone 12 series, had sales that fell short of expectations because of poor battery life. However, Apple A15 will probably solve this problem, according to MacRumors. Photo: MacRumors The larger battery could also be Apple’s solution to include some new more “battery-hungry” upgrades, such as the 120Hz ProMotion display. Compared to the current 60Hz screen, the 120Hz screen will definitely consume more battery. The 120Hz screen will most likely only be available on some high-end iPhone lines.

Eye-catching pastel pink Recently, the actual image of the iPhone 13 Pro Max spread throughout the Weibo (China) social network, causing many iFan to panic, especially the sisters. The actual image of the iPhone 13 Pro Max spread throughout the Weibo social network, causing many iFan to panic. (Photo: Weibo) Specifically, the image circulating on Weibo shows a detailed machined pink iPhone, not a build or 3D model. Appearance details such as square frames, large camera clusters completely coincide with previous leaked information. Making people even more confused is the return of pink, specifically pastel pink, which looks quite vibrant and eye-catching. In fact, Rose Gold pink was one of the most popular iPhone colors from the iPhone 6/6 Plus to 6s/6s Plus and appeared on the 2016 iPhone SE version as well. Rose Gold used to be a very popular color on iPhone 6/6 Plus, iPhone 6s/6s Plus and iPhone SE 2016. (Photo: Walpaperlist) However, since the iPhone 7 generation was launched, this color has not appeared on any of Apple’s new iPhones. Many sources recently revealed, it is very likely that we may see pink color again on the iPhone 13 version that will be released in September this year. (Photo: Ali Sayed) This is not the first time a pink iPhone 13 image has surfaced on social media. Recently, the Peng Store account posted the first image of the pink iPhone 13 and received tens of thousands of “hearts” on Twitter. Pink iPhone 13 version. (Photo: Peng Store) There are also orange, bronze and mysterious matte black Besides the pink option, the iPhone 13 Series is also expected to have many new color options. On March 28, “rumor expert” Max Weinbach revealed on Twitter that the iPhone 13 will have an additional matte black (Matte Black), while Apple is also testing a bronze gold color option (Bronze) for the iPhone 13. New iPhone. The shell can be made from stainless steel, limiting fingerprints. (Photo: EverythingApplePro) In addition to 2 options of matte black and copper gold, iPhone 13 is also expected to have an orange color option. According to information, this color is currently being tested by Apple to replace the ocean blue (Pacific Blue) found on the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max launched last year.

Meizu confidently calls their new product the Standard for Android Smartwatches. However, right from the looks, many people will probably comment that the Meizu Watch looks a lot like the Apple Watch with a square face, a 4-sided curved screen, the only difference is that it does not have a Digital Crown but instead has a physical key. usually, common, normal. Meizu Watch has a body made of 6 series aluminum alloy with a ceramic base, measuring 46 x 38.4 mm and a thickness of 12.97 mm. Strap made from fluoro rubber, weighs 69 grams. The screen is AMOLED panel, 1.78 inches, protected by 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass, 368 x 448 pixels resolution, 326ppi pixel density, 500 nits brightness. Meizu Watch owns a 420 mAh battery, promising up to 36 hours of use on a single charge. In addition, this product also supports fast charging technology with only 15 minutes of charging for up to a day of battery life via the USB-C charging dock. Its power is also very good thanks to the Snapdragon Wear 4100 chip, with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage memory. Meizu Watch supports Bluetooth 4.2 and NFC for payments through the Meizu Pay service. The product supports the default LTE network via eSIM. Meizu Watch can track sports activities such as indoor/outdoor running, walking, indoor/outdoor cycling, table tennis, badminton, bowling, rowing machine, climbing, jumping rope, and supports Support monitoring blood oxygen levels, heart rate, sleep, breathing and reminders when users are sedentary. Regarding the price, Meizu Watch will be on sale on June 1 for $ 235, equivalent to VND 5.4 million with 2 colors Moyan and Azure. This price is in the mid-range segment, cheaper than products from Samsung, Huawei and Apple. According to Gizmochina

Anhr: Cnet Apple is constantly updating new operating system versions for iPhone and iPad users to add features, improve performance, security, and fix bugs. Recently, Apple has released iOS 14.6 version that brings Family Card service and performance improvements. However, in addition to the announced improvements, there are still some hidden features that users must discover for themselves. 1. Apple Maps has a new reporting feature Photo: Cnet Apple has added a new tool to help users report accidents, hazards, and speed checks on the road in the Apple Maps application. After the user reports Apple will check the information provided by the user and then Apple Maps will automatically show the location to all users driving in that area so they know there is an accident or danger. front. To report a user can call up Siri and say “Hey, Siri, there’s a speed check here,” “report an accident” or “there’s something in the road.” Alternatively, users can do it manually right in Apple Maps by tapping the report icon then the issue option. 2. See which websites are following you Photo: Cnet Many users have complained that they regularly have their search history tracked by websites after clicking on their link. On iOS 14 users can already see which sites are following them so they can avoid or stop accessing those sites. Click on the letter icon aA in the search bar, at the bottom of the list of options click Privacy Report . Immediately after clicking the user will see the number of websites that are blocked by Safari from tracking them. Press the button Privacy Report to view a more detailed log of the 30-day ad trackers Safari has blocked. 3. Collapse home screen Photo: Cnet In the new updates of iOS 14, users have allowed users to collapse the main screen with the App Library feature. This feature will help users hide apps into the App Library and use only one home screen. First of all, long press on the same blank on the main screen to activate the edit mode. After that, you need to delete all other home screen pages and leave only 1 page. Now all the apps you just deleted will be moved to the App Library feature. When you need to use those applications, users just need to go to the App Library to open them. 4. Better Photos (iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Promax) Photo: Cnet Apple added a new ProRaw photo format in iOS 14.3 for the 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max. With this newly updated raw image format (RAW), users can more easily post-process than normal images. To convert to RAW image format users need to go to Setting > Camera > Format and slide the switch on the side Apple ProRAW to position Turn on . Once done successfully, users will see a RAW icon at the top when using the Camera app.

Last year, the iPhone 12 was officially on the shelves a while ago and is considered a symbol of class and luxury. However, just a few more months, the new generation of iPhone – expected to be called iPhone 13 Series – will be released. iPhone 12 Pro Max. (Photo: Android Authority) So at this point, should I buy an iPhone 12 or should I wait until the iPhone 13 comes out? The answer is simply yes and no, depending on your particular situation, according to Cnet. Depends on the iPhone you are using One of the good reasons to buy a new phone is that your current device is old, outdated. If you are using an iPhone 11 and it is still in great use, upgrading to iPhone 12 at this time is probably not necessary. iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini purple. (Photo: Alexander Pobyvanets / HunchMag) You won’t feel a difference in performance or features, especially when compared to what will be on the upcoming iPhone 13. Therefore, waiting a few more months will give you a more perfect answer as to which model to choose, the new iPhone 12 or iPhone 13. If you own older iPhones, from iPhone X and below, the puzzle will be completely different. iPhone 12 is equipped with the Apple A14 Bionic processor and OLED screen, two improvements that represent a major upgrade compared to the phones of a few years ago. The Necessity of 5G . Speed 5G wireless networks are becoming the trend of the future. It is worth mentioning that the iPhone 12 is the first and only phone currently with 5G support. Concept iPhone 13 pink. (Photo: Ali Sayed Ali / ArtStation) So if 5G and access to a cellular network are what you want, right now, the iPhone 12 is your thirst quencher. Of course, the iPhone 13 will probably be compatible with 5G networks, so the choice of waiting or not will be in your hands. iPhone 13 is expected to have many attractive features iPhone 13 is expected to be equipped with new features not found on iPhone 12 series. If rumors are correct, the new generation iPhone will have a 120Hz screen that makes tasks smoother and faster. iPhone 13 build. (Image: Shutterstock) Apple will also upgrade the camera for the iPhone 2021, which it does every year. Analysts Blayne Curtis and Thomas O’Malley of Barclays predict that the iPhone 13 will be equipped with an ultra-wide-angle camera with an aperture of f/1.8, larger than the f/2.4 aperture on the current iPhone 12 series. A large aperture means that the camera sensor will capture more light, promising high-quality photos in different lighting conditions. In addition, the iPhone 13 generation is also expected to be equipped with a LiDAR sensor, which is inherently only on the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Price can be the deciding factor Price is also a factor that many people care about when choosing to buy an iPhone. Many people think that iPhone 12 will drop in price when the next version comes out. (Photo: HKNews) There are also people who believe that Apple will sell iPhone 13 at the same or lower price, similar to what happened with the iPhone 12 series launched last year. However, everything can only be answered when Apple officially confirms it. For now, of course, the choice is yours.

After a series of privacy scandals of technology companies, it is not surprising that a study by Flurry Analytics in the US shows that 96% of iPhone users will refuse to grant permission. Facebook doesn’t seem to understand what privacy means to users yet. Photo: CNN. Despite the annoyances with iOS 14.5, Facebook still doesn’t seem to understand what privacy means to users. That is proven in a study published on SSRN ( Social Science Research Network ), authors include Professor Daniel Sokol from the Levin School of Law at the University of Florida, and Feng Zhu from Harvard University. According to the Inc , a research paper backed by Facebook, asserts that adding ATT to iOS 14.5 is a non-competitive act by Apple. Interpretation of the word “follow” “Apple’s iOS 14 update exposes an anticompetitive, fallacious strategy under the guise of privacy. Apple is banning any apps that aren’t theirs from collecting the information needed to show personalized ads without being able to use it. without user permission. Users can only opt-in after seeing a disturbing, misleading message about “tracking”. This message is not displayed on Apple’s app, because the user has automatically joined the data collection program,” the study said. The main problem here is the interpretation of the word “tracking”. Apple defines “tracking” as an application that collects data and then shares it with another party, also known as third-party tracking. Meanwhile, first-party tracking is data collected and used by the app itself, to improve product experience or features. This is something that is accepted by Apple, and the programmer does not need to ask the user’s permission to follow. Apple and Facebook apps both use first-party trackers. However, Facebook also collects data when users visit other websites. This action is considered by Apple to be a third party tracker, which means that the Facebook application needs to ask the user’s permission before taking the data. Facebook does not seem to want to give users a choice because they think that when given a choice, users will not want to be tracked. Photo: 9to5mac. Facebook is like a stalker and thinks it’s good Since it was introduced by Apple last year, ATT has been constantly criticized by Facebook. In most statements, Facebook is mainly directed towards Apple. That makes many people think that this is a conflict between Facebook and Apple. However, this is really a battle between Facebook and users. If there is no choice, the user is the loser. Facebook is entering an area where privacy is a contradictory concept. They believe that personalized advertising benefits society. This may be the correct view. However, it would be better if users could choose how their data is used. Let’s put the hypothesis in reality. If Facebook sends someone to your front door, look in the bathroom to see what shampoo or toilet paper you use. From the above information, they will send you ads and offers specifically for those products. Facebook could argue that it benefits both users and advertisers when marketing to the right goals and needs, but no one will take it seriously when the platform sends people to snoop around the bathroom. From there, the user will have a need not to track, by closing the bathroom window curtain. If the business model is in trouble just because users have a choice, that’s Facebook’s problem, not Apple’s. Graphics: Ha My. However, Facebook does not want to talk about this issue. Instead, they repeatedly accused Apple of doing wrong, affecting the interests of Facebook and advertisers. The platform even “threats” to charge a fee if users do not consent to data collection. That’s what Facebook doesn’t seem to understand yet. It is entirely possible for them to give users the choice, while still earning revenue as a business, that owns one of the big profitable business models. However, Facebook does not want to give users a choice because they think that when given a choice, users will not want to be tracked. Apple doesn’t ban tracking, they just ask the app for permission to be tracked. When most users refuse to follow, their trust may be lost after a series of scandals. If the business model is in trouble just because users have a choice, that’s Facebook’s problem, not Apple’s. ‘I don’t want to be tracked by Facebook’ The iOS 14.5 update allows users to block Facebook from tracking their data. Therefore, advertising on this platform gradually becomes less effective.

This means that users should update their iPhone immediately, even if their device is running smoothly. (Photo courtesy: Guardsquare) Accordingly, iOS 14.6 contains patches for 43 security holes, with some of which are considered to need serious attention. Apple’s support document says the update addresses a number of security vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to remotely execute code on a device. In a sharing with Forbes, security expert Sean Wright said the security flaws – which have been resolved in the latest iOS update – are “pretty bad to get.” (Artwork: NewsBeezer) While there is no indication that any of the security vulnerabilities Apple lists have been actively exploited, iPhone/iPad users should update their devices as soon as possible. Apple notes that some of the vulnerabilities were discovered by security researchers working for Trend Micro, a multinational cybersecurity company. (Artwork: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Some of the security and performance issues that have been fixed by the listed update include: – A memory corruption issue in the ASN decoder affecting the handling of manually generated certificates can lead to arbitrary code execution. – Audio problems related to the processing of audio files loaded with malware that can lead to arbitrary code execution. – ImageIO interferes with the processing of an image loaded with malware that can lead to arbitrary code execution. (Artwork: PhoneArena) The kernel allows a malicious application to execute arbitrary code with system kernel privileges. – The I/O pattern affects handling of a manually generated USD file that can lead to unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution. – WebKit affects the processing of web content with malware installed that can lead to scripting on multiple sites. (Artwork: Rahul Chakraborty / Unsplash) Currently, iOS 14-compatible iPhone/iPad users can download the iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6 updates for free via the OTA protocol. To update to iOS 14.6, users need to access the app Setting => General settings => Software updates .

Weather forecast with Dark Sky Weather Dark Sky Weather is a user-friendly, intuitive and accurate weather application. Users can easily download the app to their phone within minutes and see the weather forecast at the nearest location. Dark Sky Weather not only notifies bad weather conditions such as storms and floods, but also updates local weather continuously, such as when rain starts and stops at the user’s location. Dark Sky Weather is a weather app with a user-friendly, intuitive and accurate interface. Photo: 9to5mac. The app syncs with the Apple Watch and comes with a widget that helps provide the necessary information to the user. However, Dark Sky Weather is currently only available in a few countries such as the US, UK, and Ireland. Experience AR creation with Reality Composer Through Reality Composer, users can rapidly produce and prototype for AR augmented reality experiences. To get started, users can either import their own projects or USDZ files, or use the AR library built into the app. Users can customize the quality of virtual objects, such as style and size. In addition, users can add behaviors, triggers, spatial sounds and animations using the presets available in the app or create their own. The mobile interface of the Reality Composer application. Photo: The Panther Tech. The direct linking feature makes it easy to transfer projects to iOS and Mac devices. To share with friends, users simply export the AR product and send it to them via iMessage, AirDrop or other means. Measure . measurement app Measure allows users to read the dimensions of rectangular objects and can estimate the measurement of any object using the horizontal, vertical and diagonal lines included in the app to take measurements. Measure does not allow users to save measurements or track previous measurements, but the application has a shutter button for users to save images with measurement metrics. In the app there is also a Level tab, which allows you to check the flatness of the surface and indicate whether it is angled or not. The Measure app allows users to read the dimensions of rectangular objects and estimate the measure of any object. Photo: Makeuseof. Translation application Translate Translate allows users to quickly translate text and audio in 11 languages ​​(English, Chinese, Korean…). Rotating the device to landscape mode turns the app into a conversational, split-screen display of source and destination text. Tapping the play icon will provide the audio of the target language. To enlarge the translated text, the user can tap the full screen button. Translate’s intuitive design allows users to easily manipulate the record (mic) and speak buttons, making dialogue sound more natural while communicating. In addition, users can save the translation for easy access next time. Translate only supports 11 languages ​​in the world. Photo: Makeuseof. In addition, the application’s automatic language detection feature helps users to instantly translate the spoken sentence into another language. While this is an interesting and quite useful app for language learners or foreign tourists, the limited number of languages ​​in it limits its access to many users. Support from Apple Support The Apple Support app was developed by Apple with the aim of offering support to all iPhone users. Apple Support allows users to access a wide range of topics related to devices, services to which the user is subscribed, and other products in the Apple ecosystem. Each topic includes many articles that provide detailed information on different issues. Apple allows users to access a wide range of topics related to devices, services to which the user is subscribed, and other products within the Apple ecosystem. Photo: Makeuseof. Apple Support also allows users to connect with others via web chat or phone calls, they will help with troubleshooting and step-by-step instructions to get the problem resolved. In the app, there is a Support for Services feature, which helps to solve problems related to the list of services that users subscribe to such as iCloud, Apple TV + and Apple Music. If the device needs repair intervention, the app helps find an Apple Authorized Service Provider based on the user’s recent location. Apple COVID-19 Screening Tool The Apple COVID-19 Screening Tool is a simple screening tool that checks for symptoms and possible contact with an infected person. Photo: Makeuseof. The Apple COVID-19 app is a collaboration between Apple and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To ensure privacy, the user’s stored data is encrypted and protected with a password. The Apple COVID-19 Screening Tool is a simple screening tool that checks for symptoms and possible contact with an infected person. After the user’s answer, the app will provide helpful advice based on CDC guidelines, including self-isolation, social distancing, and talking to a doctor. However, this software is not yet supported in Vietnam.