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October 3

• iPhone 16 A18 Processor Isn't a 'Binned' A18 Pro
  ➀ New microphotography reveals the inner workings of the iPhone 16's chips; ➁ Apple is not using chip binning with the A18 and A18 Pro; ➂ The A18 Pro has more transistors than the A18, despite initial appearances; ➃ The A18 Pro's additional transistors are spread across the die in different sections.
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June 16

• Apple Card Monthly Installments financing terms are changing for iPhone and Apple Watch
  Apple is changing the financing terms for its Apple Card Monthly Installments for iPhone and Apple Watch. From August 15, customers financing an iPhone through the finance option must connect their device to a carrier at purchase. Apple Watch financing is being reduced from 24 months to 12 months. No reason was given for the changes, which were discovered by 9to5Mac. ( appleinsider)
• Apps Apple Sherlocked at WWDC23 in iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma
  Apple has been accused of "Sherlocking" third-party apps by introducing features that compete with them, with the most recent examples being unveiled at WWDC 23. The built-in journaling, mood tracking and contact sharing features on iOS 17 have been seen as rivals to Moodnotes, Daylio and NameDrop. In addition, the Sticker.ly, Widgetsmith and AllTrails apps, as well as Loom and Topo, have all been Sherlocked. However, Apple has opened up the suggestions via API access for third-party apps, meaning they can benefit from the APIs used for Apple's first-party option. ( appleinsider)
• Apple issues third developer beta for macOS 13.5 Ventura
  Apple has issued the third developer beta for macOS 13.5 Ventura. Developers enrolled in the programme can obtain the latest builds by visiting the Apple Developer Center or updating their Macs with the beta software. Subsequently, public beta versions are typically released shortly after the developer versions, allowing users to participate through the Apple Beta Software Program. While specific details regarding the features and changes in these new betas have not been revealed, further information will emerge as developers explore and engage with the operating systems. ( appleinsider)
• Apple seeds third developer betas for watchOS 9.6 & tvOS 16.6
  Apple has released the third developer betas for watchOS 9.6 and tvOS 16.6, continuing the ongoing development cycle. The new versions can be accessed through the Apple Developer Center or by updating devices with the beta software. Public beta versions should be made available shortly afterwards through the Apple Beta Software Program. Specific details about the features and modifications included in the new betas have not yet been disclosed. ( appleinsider)
• Apple releases third developer beta for iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6
  Apple has released the third developer beta for iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6. The latest builds, numbered 20G5047d, can be accessed through the Apple Developer Center or by updating existing beta versions. While Apple hasn't disclosed the features and changes included in the new betas, a likely addition is iMessage Contact Key Verification, which will help protect users against digital threats such as spyware by verifying people in the Messages app. Apple and AppleInsider recommend that users don't install beta operating systems on mission-critical devices, as there is a small chance of data loss. ( appleinsider)
• A new web standard will add another layer of security to online payment services like Apple Pay
  A new web standard called Secure Payment Confirmation (SPC) is set to add another layer of security to online payment services such as Apple Pay. SPC allows entities such as banks, payment service providers, merchants and card networks to generate cryptographic proof of user consent while reducing the obstacles associated with strong customer authentication. SPC introduces an additional layer of user consent during a transaction, prompting the user to consent to the payment terms through a "transaction dialog" governed by the browser. Stripe conducted a trial using an initial implementation of SPC, resulting in an 8% boost in conversions compared to one-time passcodes. ( appleinsider)
• Save up to $1,600 on Apple's MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini & Studio Display at B&H
  B&H Photo is offering significant discounts on Apple products, including up to $1,600 off a 16-inch MacBook Pro, $600 off an M1 MacBook Pro 13-inch, $100 off a new 15-inch MacBook Air, and $150 off a Mac mini and Apple Care kit. The discounts are available until June 15, and although there are no deals on iPads, iPhones or Apple Watches, B&H's deals are the cheapest prices currently available on the products. ( appleinsider)
• Apple's new flagship store dominates London's Battersea landmark
  Apple's long-awaited Battersea store in London has opened, with hundreds of people attending the launch. The store, which occupies a large section of the Battersea Power Station complex, features a balcony and bridge and has two levels. A Macintosh Classic II, updated with an M1 processor, was also on display at the site. ( appleinsider)

June 15

• How to use desktop widgets in macOS Sonoma
  Apple's macOS Sonoma update allows users to place desktop widgets anywhere on their screen and interact with them. To place a widget, users should right-click on the desktop, click on Edit Widget, scroll or search through the pop widget picker for a widget and drag it to anywhere on the desktop. If users want to delete a widget, they can right-click on the desktop and choose Edit Widgets, which will display a delete icon in the top left corner of each widget. The new system complements the old sidebar widgets, which can still be accessed by swiping the right spot on a trackpad or clicking the date in the top right of the menu bar. ( appleinsider)
• Ex-Apple staff are behind hundreds of top tech startups
  Ex-Apple employees have founded an estimated 597 venture capital-backed companies, collectively valued at over $180bn. Conversations with former Apple employees highlighted the valuable skills the tech giant imparts, including determination, adaptability and the ability to generate innovative ideas. However, some former employees weren't as positive about their time at Apple, describing the corporate environment as "slow," and the tech giant has faced criticism for fostering a culture of secrecy. Despite these challenges, former Apple employees haven't been discouraged from venturing into the tech startup scene. ( appleinsider)
• Daily deals: $50 off AirPods Pro, $250 off M2 Max MacBook Pro, $100 off 15" MacBook Air
  AppleInsider has compiled a list of the best tech deals for June 15, including discounts on Apple products such as AirPods Pro, the 15-inch MacBook Air and the 16-inch MacBook Pro. Other deals include the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite at Walmart and the Dell USB Ultra HD/4K Triple Display Docking Station at Amazon. Past deals still available include a 2021 M1 MacBook Pro at Amazon and Google Nest Thermostat at Amazon. ( appleinsider)
• Steam update brings new features & Mac hardware acceleration
  Valve has released a comprehensive overhaul of Steam, with a focus on transforming the code-sharing process across the Steam Desktop Client, Big Picture mode and Steam Deck. The update brings hardware acceleration for Linux and Mac systems, in addition to a series of new features such as a cloud notepad, improvements to the web browser, screenshot manager and notifications tabs, and the ability to pin panels within the in-game overlay. Other updates include a refreshed user interface, customisable notification settings and a new toolbar that enables access to elements such as friends chat, achievements progress, guides, discussions, a browser, and more. ( appleinsider)
• Apple wants to make an Apple Watch screen that wraps all the way around the wrist
  苹果公司新获得的一项专利显示，他们正在研究一种新型智能手表，可以将屏幕完全覆盖在手腕周围的表带上，通过这种方式，智能手表的显示面积不再局限于刚性的表盘区域。专利中还提到，这种设备将可以根据用户的手腕尺寸进行调整，同时还可以有其他应用，包括可穿戴、可滚动和可折叠显示屏。此前，苹果公司还曾研究过可卷曲的 iPhone。 Via: com/articles/23/06/15/apple-wants-to-make-an-apple-watch-screen-that-wraps-all-the-way-around-the-wrist
• HomePod of the future may only answer Siri queries if you look at it
  Apple has been granted a patent for "Device control using gaze information," which suggests users may be able to command Siri visually. The system would use cameras and other sensors to detect a user's gaze and determine if they want the device to respond, automatically setting the looked-at device to go into an instruction-accepting mode where it actively listens. This would allow for errant use of "Hey Siri" and trigger phrases of other digital assistants on television and radio to be ignored. Additionally, gaze detection could help distinguish between a command and a sentence fragment. The patent also suggests gaze detection could allow for an instruction to be made to one device and not others. Via: com/articles/20/12/08/future-homepods-may-only-answer-siri-queries-if-you-look-at-it
• Bluetti AC200P is still a top portable power station and now it's on sale
  Bluetti AC200P is a portable power station that has become popular over the years due to its reliable power supply while on the go. It has a 2,000W LiPO4 battery pack, 17 power outlets, and seven charging methods, making it capable of powering demanding appliances such as MacBooks, cameras, and even A/C units. The Bluetti AC200P is durable, expandable, and contains LiFePO4 battery cells that are safer and more durable than traditional rechargeable cells. It can be recharged using various methods, including solar power, and has impressive recharging times. Additionally, it can serve as a backup power supply during outages. The Bluetti AC200P is available for $1,299, and there are bundle options that include solar panels. Via: com/articles/23/06/15/bluetti-ac200p-is-still-a-top-portable-power-station-and-now-its-on-sale
• Future iPhones may be so scratch resistant they don't need cases
  苹果公司获得了一项名为“空间复合”的专利，该专利利用嵌入金属或陶瓷的结构提高了iPhone的耐刮性，从而可能使未来的iPhone不再需要外壳保护。该专利还提到了不同材料的特点和问题，例如金属材料可以抵抗凹痕、划痕或断裂，但可能会干扰设备的无线电信号；而陶瓷材料可以防刮擦且透明，但易碎。因此，苹果的解决方案是在iPhone的机身上使用多种材料，例如嵌入金属或陶瓷的结构，从而提高了手机的耐用性。该专利还包括了不同形状的“耐磨部件”的图纸，每个部件都有不同的优点，但目标都是相同的。 Via: com/articles/23/06/15/future-iphones-may-be-so-scratch-resistant-they-dont-need-cases
• Bug in new Mac Pro is disconnecting internal drives
  苹果公司新款 Mac Pro 存在Bug，会导致内置驱动器断开连接。这款Mac Pro带有 PCI-E 扩展卡槽，但由于苹果芯片的设计，它只能支持有限种类的卡。尽管它可以用于额外的存储，但现在苹果已经透露，即使是这样也可能存在问题。问题出现在内置SATA驱动器上，但苹果没有更具体的说明。苹果表示，它“已经意识到了这个问题”，并且“计划在未来的macOS更新中解决这个问题”。与通常不同的是，支持注释还表示，“随着更多信息的逐步得到，本文档将进行更新。”在此期间，苹果支持提供了一种解决方法，即打开系统设置选项“当显示器关闭时，防止自动休眠”。 Via: com/articles/23/06/15/bug-in-new-mac-pro-is-disconnecting-internal-drives
• Price war: Apple's new M2 MacBook Air 15-inch falls to $1,199 at Amazon, B&H
  B&H and Amazon have both discounted the new MacBook Air 15-inch with Apple's M2 chip and 8GB of memory by $100 on multiple retail configurations. The 256GB and 512GB Midnight configurations are both discounted, with Amazon offering the same discounts in select colors only. B&H is offering free expedited shipping within the contiguous U.S. for fast delivery and Payboo cardholders can get an instant sales tax refund in qualifying states or special financing to spread the payments out over time. There are also additional discounts available on other Apple products. Via: com/articles/23/06/15/price-war-apples-new-m2-macbook-air-15-inch-falls-to-1199-at-amazon-bh
• How to make your iPhone sound like you using Personal Voice in iOS 17
  苹果iOS 17新功能Personal Voice可以使用设备上的机器学习分析录制的音频片段，为用户的iPhone创建个性化的声音模型，精确地模仿他们独特的声音。 Personal Voice可以为因ALS（肌萎缩侧索硬化症）等疾病而面临语言挑战的人提供有价值的帮助，让他们保留自己独特的声音，并更轻松地进行交流。 要在iOS 17中设置Personal Voice，您必须录制约15分钟的声音，尽管苹果公司警告可能需要长达一小时。然后，您的iPhone将使用此记录的音频生成个性化的语音模型。 您可以在不同的时间记录自己的声音，并返回添加更多段落。 您可以将个性化的语音共享到Apple设备上，并让第三方应用程序访问它以通过您设备的扬声器或通话时发声。您还可以导出声音录制以进行共享或备份，并随时删除它。 完成初始设置过程后，您的iPhone将在连接到电源并关闭屏幕时开始生成个性化语音。此外，您将收到通知，告知您Personal Voice已准备就绪。 Via: com/inside/ios-17/tips/how-to-make-your-iphone-sound-like-you-using-personal-voice-in-ios-17
• Apple threatens to remove Jack Dorsey-backed Damus app over in-app transactions
  Apple has threatened to remove the decentralized social messaging app, Damus, from the App Store unless it removes the ability to send in-app micro donations via Bitcoin to other users. The app, which is backed by Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, uses the Lightning Network to send fractions of Bitcoins, known as "zaps," to other users. Apple has said that the ability to send these micro transactions is "selling digital content," which is not allowed under its rules. Dorsey has argued that sending the fractional Bitcoin is "tipping" and a "form of feedback," and that Apple's definition of "zaps" is incorrect. Via: com/articles/23/06/14/apple-threatens-to-remove-jack-dorsey-backed-damus-app-over-in-app-transactions
• Apple threatens to remove Jack Dorsey-backed Damus app over in-app transactions
  苹果公司威胁要撤下杰克·多尔西支持的Damus应用，因为该应用内置的应用内交易功能。Damus是基于去中心化社交网络Nostr的应用程序，并通过比特币向其他用户发送应用内微捐赠。发送比特币是由闪电网络处理的，意味着用户可以即时向彼此发送比特币的零散部分，而且几乎没有费用。苹果公司认为该应用程序具有“出售数字内容”的能力，这是不允许的。多尔西表示，苹果公司对“zaps”的定义是错误的，而将分数比特币发送给其他用户是“小费”和“反馈的一种形式”。 全文： The app is called Damus , and it's based on the decentralized social network Nostr. With that specific integration, Damus is capable of sending in-app micro donations via Bitcoin to other users. Sending Bitcoin is handled by the Lightning Network, which means users can send fractions of Bitcoins to one another instantly and "almost" free of charge. These specific transactions are known as "zaps" on the social network. Damus has been ordered by Apple to remove this particular feature from messages, according to The Street . The company has notified the decentralized social messaging app that they may be removed from the App Store if they do not comply, but they can remain in the digital storefront if they remove the feature within 14 days of the notice. On Twitter, the official Damus account tweeted: Damus will be removed from the app store in 14 days, apple says zaps are not allowed on their platform because they *could* be used by content creators to sell digital content. This is right before we're about to give our talk at the oslo freedom forum on how decentralized social pic.twitter.com/uAK1U0UBet — Damus (@damusapp) June 13, 2023 Apple says the ability to send these micro transactions via the app is "selling digital content," which is not allowed. However, the Damus account did twee that "zaps on profiles" are still allowed. Dorsey tweeted in response to the Damus account that Apple is "incorrect" in its definition of "zaps," and that sending the fractional Bitcoin to other users is "tipping," and a "form of feedback." He says that it's a general misunderstanding on Apple's part. Twitter CEO Elon Musk tweeted out in response to the situation, saying, "If Apple competes against the whole world, Apple will have the whole world aga
• Sony has been hyping Apple Vision Pro display tech since 2022
  苹果公司将在其AR/VR头戴式显示器中使用微OLED技术的高分辨率显示屏，每只眼睛一个4K显示屏，这样的显示屏将会打包2300万像素，支持高动态范围和广色域，并拥有清晰的镜头，确保用户看到的是最清晰的图像。Sony在2021年展示了同样的技术，称其为“OLED微显示器”。该显示器的分辨率是展示中的主要谈点，但延迟同样重要，Sony确保处理时间不到0.01秒。这个VR头戴式显示器的价格高达3,499美元，可能会威胁到传统电视机。Sony拒绝了苹果公司关于增加屏幕生产量的要求，计划在不久的将来达到90万个屏幕。 全文： Apple is putting incredibly high-resolution displays in the headset, one 4K display for each eye. The company says that the displays pack 23 million pixels into a pair of displays, thanks to micro-OLED technology. The displays also support high dynamic range and wide color, and boast sharp lenses to make sure the Vision Pro user is looking at the clearest image possible. The company also flaunted the fact that Vision Pro's displays can fit 64 pixels in the same space filled by a single iPhone pixel. That display technology is a breakthrough in its own right, and Sony showed it off last year at the company's "Technology Day." While Apple calls the display tech "micro-OLED," Sony actually refers to it as "OLED Microdisplay." The resolution of the two displays is a major talking point of the demonstration, but the company also notes that latency matters just as much. As such, Sony made sure the processing time stayed less than 0.01 second. Sony says that normally the processing time for this display resolution is around 0.1 second, but the company needed to avoid making people feel dizzy while using the VR headset. To make that happen, they had to combine sensor data and latency compensation technology. The end result is the VR headset converting the image according to the user's head position, before that image is displayed. "The processing time is reduced by decreasing the amount of latency throughout the entire system thanks to the integration of data from multiple sensors. The person watching in VR can experience high-definition images in real time according to the movement of his/her head. In addition to industrial applications, the OLED microdisplay is expected to be used in the entertainment field,
• Lowest price ever: 16-inch MacBook Pro with 32GB RAM plunges to $1,849, plus $80 off AppleCare
  Adorama is offering a record-low price of $1,849 for Apple's M1 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro with 32GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. Customers need to use promo code APINSIDER during checkout, which knocks $100 off Adorama's discounted price. The coupon can be used in conjunction with the $950 instant rebate, bringing the total savings to $1,050. AppleInsider readers can also save an additional $80 on three years of AppleCare with the same code. This deal represents the cheapest price on record for this configuration and is an excellent option for a wide variety of users. 全文： Apple's M1 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro with 32GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD is now available at a record-low price of $1,849. Simply use promo code APINSIDER during step 3 of checkout, which knocks $100 off Adorama's already discounted price. The coupon stacked with the $950 instant rebate brings the total savings to $1,050 on this upgraded configuration in Space Gray. Use code APINSIDER $1,050 off the MacBook Pro, plus $80 off AppleCare AppleInsider readers can also save an additional $80 on three years of AppleCare with the same APINSIDER code. The option to tack on the extended protection plan can be found in your cart upon adding the MacBook Pro. According to our M1 MacBook Pro 16-inch Price Guide , which tracks the best bargains on the closeout line, this is the cheapest price on record for the config with a bump up to 32GB of memory. With Father's Day around the corner and back-to-school shopping happening before you know it, this deal is an excellent option for a wide variety of users. How to redeem the MacBook Pro coupon To activate the APINSIDER code at Adorama, simply follow the steps below. Shop through this pricing link and add the MacBook Pro to your cart. Optional AppleCare can also be added too. Proceed to checkout and when you get to step 3 (Payment), look for a link with a gift icon that says: "Do you have a gift card or promo code?" Click that link to bring up the coupon code field and
• How to make a Contact Poster in iOS 17 with an iPhone
  苹果在6月的WWDC上宣布了iOS 17的发布，并将与iPhone 15一起在秋季发布。其中一个新功能是联系人海报。 当您拨打保存了您联系信息的联系人时，他们的屏幕上会完整显示您的联系人海报，而不是以前的小缩略图。这种增强的显示呈现了您联系信息的视觉吸引力。 一旦设置完成，您选择的联系人图片和个性化海报将对拥有与您匹配的电话号码或Apple ID的任何人可见。它还可以与另一个称为NameDrop的新功能一起使用。 苹果开发了NameDrop作为一种方便的方法，在苹果设备之间轻松交换联系人信息。像AirDrop一样，它使用蓝牙技术共享联系人，每个人的联系人海报都展示为其身份的视觉表示。 如何创建iOS 17联系人海报 在“联系人”应用程序中，点击顶部的您的卡片来开始设置。您的姓名下方会出现“我的卡片”。 在屏幕右上角点击“编辑”，然后在联系人照片下点击“编辑”。 有多个选项可用于创建海报，包括使用像自拍或Memoji表示的图像。另外，用户可以生成一个简单的标志海报，展示姓名缩写，或使用相机功能即时捕捉照片。 在此界面中创建海报类似于在iOS 16中设计锁定屏幕。用户可以从库中选择照片，垂直图像更佳。 使用人像模式拍摄的照片特别适合，因为手机可以有效地将主题与背景区分开来，从而可以应用色彩效果。 要浏览区分您与图像背景的不同滤镜，请向左或向右滑动。通过在屏幕右下角点击颜色圆圈，可以选择自己喜欢的强调颜色。 要个性化字体、颜色和粗细，请点击屏幕顶部的姓名。您可以使用两个手指放大和缩小或将图片拖动到屏幕上。 一旦满意，点击“完成”以查看联系人海报的预览，并有选项将其添加为联系人照片。 全文： Apple announced iOS 17 at WWDC in June, and it will be released alongside the iPhone 15 models in the fall. Contact Posters is one of the features arriving in the new software update. When you call someone with your contact information saved in their address book, your Contact Poster is displayed fully on their screen instead of the previous small thumbnail. This enhanced display presents a visually appealing representation of your contact information. Once set up, your chosen contact picture and the personalized poster will be visible to anyone with your matching phone number or Apple ID. It also works with another new feature called NameDrop. Apple developed NameDrop as a convenient method to effortlessly exchange contact information across Apple devices. Like AirDrop, it uses Bluetooth technology to share contacts, and each person's Contact Poster is showcased as a visual representation of their identity. How to create an iOS 17 Contact Poster In the Contacts app, tap on your card at the top to get started. You'll see My Card under your name. Tap Edit in the screen's upper-right, then Edit under your contact photo. Various choices are available for creating a poster, including using an image like a selfie or a Memoji representation. Additionally, users
• Best Buy expands its Upgrade+ program to include iPad Pro and Apple Watch Ultra
  Best Buy has expanded its Upgrade+ programme to include iPad Pro and Apple Watch Ultra. The programme, which is powered by Citizens Pay and allows customers to finance device purchases and spread payments over 36 months, includes an option to upgrade to a newer device by the 37th month. Customers can finance an iPad Pro or Apple Watch Ultra for $17.32 per month for 36 months, with a final payment of $175.78 due in the 37th month, based on an original price of $799. The programme also offers the option to include AppleCare+ for device protection and select Apple accessories, and members of Best Buy's Totaltech programme receive the standard AppleCare+ benefit included in their membership, without additional cost, for up to 24 months during the active period of their membership. 全文： In October 2022 , the company introduced its own Mac version of Apple's iPhone upgrade program, in partnership with Apple and financing handled by Citizens Pay. And in a December update , Best Buy has expanded the selection of Mac models available under the program. On Wednesday, the company announced the inclusion of the iPad Pro and Apple Watch Ultra into the Upgrade+ program, which is powered by a "buy now, pay later" service called Citizens Pay. With Upgrade+ , customers have the opportunity to finance their device purchases and distribute the payments over 36 months. Additionally, there is an option to upgrade to a newer device by the 37th month. For instance, customers can finance an iPad Pro or Apple Watch Ultra, starting at $17.32 per month for 36 months, with a final payment of $175.78 due in the 37th month, based on an original price of $799. Upon the completion of 36 months, customers who acquire specific models will have the following choices available to them: Opt for an upgrade by returning the qualifying product and continuing their participation in the program with a newer model. Make the final payment to retain ownership of the originally purchased device. Alternati

June 14

• Apple TV+ renews hit 'Silo' for a second season
  苹果电视+续订了热门剧集《Silo》第二季。该剧是一部末日题材的科幻剧，基于休·豪伊的小说改编，由格雷厄姆·约斯特创作。该剧在全球范围内的观众中获得了高度评价，包括斯蒂芬·金在内。该剧的第一季正在播出，并将每周五更新新剧集，直到2023年6月30日。该剧由丽贝卡·弗格森主演，她也是执行制片人之一，饰演一名工程师，试图了解建造每个人都居住在里面的高一英里的建筑的人。 全文： The post-apocalyptic drama has been highly praised by critics, and viewers including Stephen King . "It has been enormously fulfilling to see the engrossing, atmospheric and beautifully crafted sci-fi epic 'Silo' quickly become Apple's number one drama series," said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+. "As audiences around the world have become gripped by the mysteries and conspiracies buried within this fascinating subterranean world, viewership only continues to climb, and we are so excited for more secrets of the silo to be revealed in season two." "Silo," based on Hugh Howey's novels, was created for television by "Justified" creator Graham Yost. "We cannot wait for audiences around the world to immerse themselves in the epic world we have created to bring Hugh Howey's novels to life," Yost said of the second season renewal. "Apple has believed in our vision from day one and it's an honor to have the opportunity to dig deeper into this story and peel back the layers to our characters in the silo." Rebecca Ferguson stars in "Silo," and executive produces alongside Yost and Howey, as an engineer trying to learn who built the mile-deep structure everyone lives in. The first season of "Silo" is streaming with new episodes each Friday until June 30, 2023.
• Sonos slashes jobs and shrinks real estate presence in cost-cutting drive
  Sonos, a smart speaker and audio product manufacturer, is slashing jobs and reducing its real estate presence as part of a cost-cutting plan. The company expects to incur restructuring and associated expenses of between $11m and $14m, with $9m to $11m going towards employee severance and benefits costs. The majority of expenses will be incurred during the company's fiscal third quarter. Sonos joins a growing list of companies implementing workforce reductions, including Meta, which carried out its third round of layoffs in May. Unlike Sonos and Meta, Apple has avoided widespread layoffs and instead opted for cost-cutting measures through alternative approaches. 全文： The company, which specializes in designing and manufacturing smart speakers and audio products, announced the layoffs in a filing with the SEC, according to Seeking Alpha . The process of eliminating positions must comply with specific legal obligations and consultation requirements in particular countries. Sonos wants to continue reducing what it summarizes as its "real estate footprint," and reassess specific program expenditures. The company expects to face restructuring and associated expenses amounting to approximately $11 million to $14 million, with employee severance and benefits costs accounting for $9 million to $11 million. The majority of the restructuring and associated expenses are anticipated to be incurred by Sonos during its fiscal third quarter. Sonos joins the growing list of companies implementing workforce reductions, with Meta being another notable example. In May, Meta carried out its third round of layoffs, resulting in the elimination of approximately 6,000 positions. In contrast, Apple has avoided widespread layoffs, and CEO Tim Cook emphasized that such a measure would only be considered a final option. During the pandemic, Silicon Valley witnessed a surge in hiring to meet the rising demand for products. However, as the pandemic subsided and an economic downturn ensued,
• Apple is better at converting people to iPhone than Google for Android
  苹果比谷歌更擅长将用户转换为iPhone用户。消费者智能研究公司（CIRP）的最新报告显示，苹果具有吸引安卓用户转换的更强能力，而安卓则难以吸引已经忠实于iOS的用户。在过去的十年中，有越来越多的安卓用户转向iPhone。虽然iOS和Android的用户忠诚度都很高，但苹果的用户忠诚度略高，为94％，而安卓的用户忠诚度为91％。在最近的12个月内，约有14％的购买苹果iPhone的人之前拥有安卓智能手机，而只有4％的安卓买家从iPhone转换而来。因此，虽然两个操作系统都受益于令人印象深刻的客户忠诚度，但iPhone在这方面领先了很多。 全文： In the past decade, there has been an increasing trend among Android users to switch to iPhones. For example, people with a specific reason to switch cited battery life or connectivity issues. With their newest report , Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) have examined the issue from a different angle to collect data on people who switch in both directions. Percentage of customers remaining with Apple iOS and Google Android when Activating a New Smartphone When examining the current user bases, iOS and Android demonstrate impressive customer loyalty, with over 90% of users sticking with their respective operating systems when upgrading to a new phone. However, iOS has a slightly higher commitment at 94%, while Android owners maintain a loyalty rate of 91%. On the flip side, the question arises about where new buyers of iOS and Android smartphones originate. The data indicates that Apple has a greater ability to entice Android users to switch over, while Android struggles to attract users who are already loyal to iOS. Source of Customers for Apple iOS and Google Android During the latest twelve-month period, approximately 14% of individuals who purchased an Apple iPhone had previously owned an Android smartphone. In contrast, only 4% of Android buyers had switched from an iPhone. A small fraction, less than 5%, of buyers for both platforms consisted of customers transitioning from discontinued operating systems, those with basic or flip phones, or individuals purchasing their first-ever smartphone. As a result, while both operating systems benefit from impressive customer loyalty, the iPhone takes the lead by a significant margin.
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