Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 07/14 – Did Apple Deep-Six 69? (NOT Nice!)
Jul 14, 2021
Dive into a wealth of Apple news, including a new buy now, pay later service and the launch of a MagSafe battery pack for the iPhone 12. Explore Discord's independence following a tempting acquisition offer and the mysterious disappearance of the R-Evil ransomware gang. Also, discover Facebook's new feature that highlights expert group members, and get a chuckle from Apple's weather app refusing to acknowledge 69 degrees. Plus, a peek at Amazon's latest talent acquisition for its satellite internet project.
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Apple Pay Later
- Apple is partnering with Goldman Sachs to offer "buy now, pay later" for Apple Pay purchases.
- This rivals services like Affirm and expands Apple's financing options beyond their own products.
iPhone Production Boost
- Apple has increased iPhone production by 20% showing confidence in the market.
- This year's iPhone is expected to receive only incremental changes.
MagSafe Battery Pack
- Apple launched a $99 MagSafe battery pack for the iPhone 12.
- This magnetically attaches to provide extra battery, charging with a lightning cable.