Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 09/28 – iPhone Recession Warning Signal?
Sep 28, 2022
Apple's surprising decision to cut iPhone production highlights a dip in demand, especially in China. Meanwhile, Intel unveils its new 13th-Gen processors and a low-end GPU, shifting the competitive landscape. The NFT market faces a staggering 97% drop in trading volumes, sparking discussions about its future. Legal strife unfolds between Twitter and Elon Musk over spam accounts, revealing contradictions in claims. Additionally, Cloudflare introduces a CAPTCHA alternative, potentially streamlining user verification.
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iPhone Demand Falters
- Apple is pulling back iPhone 14 production by ~6 million units due to lower-than-expected demand.
- This signals a potential economic downturn affecting the smartphone market.
Stage Manager Update
- Apple expanded Stage Manager compatibility to older iPads with A12X and A12Z chips.
- External display support for Stage Manager will be reintroduced later.
Intel's New Chips
- Intel's 13th-gen CPUs offer a 15% single-thread and a 41% multi-thread performance boost.
- The Core i9-13900K, priced at $589, boasts 24 cores and up to 5.8 GHz clock speed.