Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 05/03 – Kuo: Foldable iPhone In 2023!
May 3, 2021
Exciting news as a foldable iPhone might make its debut in 2023! Facebook is ramping up efforts to encourage users to enable tracking after the recent privacy updates. A fresh, eco-friendly cryptocurrency called Chia is launching, promising to transform the minting process. Meanwhile, the high-stakes trial between Epic Games and Apple unfolds, potentially reshaping the gaming market and commission structures. Plus, Microsoft is looking to lower its cut in response to industry pressures.
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Foldable iPhone Coming Soon
- Apple is planning to launch a foldable iPhone with an 8-inch display in 2023.
- Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts Apple will ship 15-20 million units in the first year.
Verizon Sells Yahoo and AOL
- Verizon is selling its media properties, including Yahoo and AOL, to Apollo Global Management for $5 billion.
- The assets will be rebranded as Yahoo.
Facebook's Tracking Request
- After Apple's iOS privacy changes, Facebook and Instagram are displaying notifications asking users to enable tracking.
- These messages claim tracking is necessary to keep the platforms free.