Year: 2023

 Apple announces multibillion-dollar deal with Broadcom for components made in the USA

Apple Inc May 23, 2023 0

May 23, 2023

UPDATE

Apple announces multibillion-dollar deal with Broadcom for components made in the USA

Today Apple announced a new multiyear, multibillion-dollar agreement with Broadcom, a leading U.S. technology and advanced manufacturing company. Through this collaboration, Broadcom will develop 5G radio frequency components — including FBAR filters — and cutting-edge wireless connectivity components. The FBAR filters will be designed and built in several key American manufacturing and technology hubs, including Fort Collins, Colorado, where Broadcom has a major facility.

“We’re thrilled to make commitments that harness the ingenuity, creativity, and innovative spirit of American manufacturing,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “All of Apple’s products depend on technology engineered and built here in the United States, and we’ll continue to deepen our investments in the U.S. economy because we have an unshakable belief in America’s future.”

Apple already helps support more than 1,100 jobs in Broadcom’s Fort Collins FBAR filter manufacturing facility, and the partnership will enable Broadcom to continue to invest in critical automation projects and upskilling with technicians and engineers. Across the country, Apple supports more than 2.7 million jobs through direct employment, developer jobs in the thriving iOS app economy, and spending with more than 9,000 U.S. suppliers and manufacturers of all sizes in all 50 states across dozens of sectors.

5G technology is shaping the future of next-generation consumer electronics — and Apple is spending tens of billions of dollars to develop this field in the U.S.

These investments are part of the commitment Apple made in 2021 to invest $430 billion in the U.S. economy over five years. Today, Apple is on pace to meet its target through direct spend with American suppliers, data center investments, capital expenditures in the U.S., and other domestic spend.

Following the introduction of 5G technology to Apple devices in 2020, Apple has helped expand and expedite 5G adoption across the country, driving innovation and job growth among companies that support 5G innovation and infrastructure. 5G coverage and performance also continue to expand around the world, and more users are benefitting from faster connectivity as they upgrade to 5G-capable products.

How to use the Compass App on the Apple Watch

Dan Uff May 23, 2023 0

Now that Summer is coming upon us in the U.S., many people are going to go hiking, swimming, and other outdoor activities.

Many people who have an Apple Watch are not aware that it has an excellent compass app that comes with all watches. The app looks like the featured image that's included with this article.

What does the Compass app do?

The Compass app shows the direction your Apple Watch is facing, as well as your current location and elevation.

See your bearings, elevation, incline, and coordinates:

Your bearing is shown at the center of the watch face. Scroll the Digital Crown to see your incline, elevation, and coordinates in the inner ring of the compass. Continue scrolling to show the location of waypoints you created.

To see details in a list in any compass view, tap at the top left.

Open the Compass app on your Apple Watch.
To add a bearing, tap , scroll down, tap Bearing, turn the Digital Crown to the bearing, then tap Done.
To edit the bearing, tap , scroll down, tap Bearing, turn the Digital Crown to the new bearing, then tap Done.
To clear the bearing, tap , scroll down, then tap Clear Bearing, then tap Done.

Note: Coordinates may not be available in all regions.

How to use True North:

To use true north rather than magnetic north, do the following:

Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch.
Tap Compass, then turn on Use True North.

You can also choose a grid system—DMS, decimal degrees, MGRS/USNG or UTM—on the Compass settings screen.

To learn more about the Compass app., just go to https://support.apple.com/ and search for "Compass App on Apple Watch".

 Multiview now available for MLS Season Pass and “Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV 4K

Apple Inc May 22, 2023 0

May 18, 2023

UPDATE

Multiview now available for MLS Season Pass and “Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV 4K

Today, Apple launched the multiview feature on Apple TV 4K, allowing sports fans the ability to watch up to four simultaneous streams, including Major League Soccer matches, “Friday Night Baseball” games, and select MLS and MLB live shows.¹

With this entirely customizable new multiview experience in the Apple TV app on Apple TV 4K, users can see the available live games displayed at the bottom of their screen, choose the ones they want to watch, and toggle between multiple layout options. Fans can also choose to display one match more prominently, or watch two to four matches in a split-screen view. Users can also control audio preferences, including the home radio feed for MLS Season Pass, and home and away radio for “Friday Night Baseball.” If a user wants to stop watching in multiview, they can quickly switch to full screen with one click.

In addition to MLS matches and “Friday Night Baseball” games, fans can also choose to watch the live MLS and MLB studio shows — MLS 360 and MLB Big Inning — to enjoy all the exciting, in-depth coverage in multiview.

Multiview is available on Apple TV 4K with tvOS 16.5 or later.

 Apple Tysons Corner welcomes customers to a beautifully reimagined space

Apple Inc May 22, 2023 0

May 19, 2023

Apple Tysons Corner welcomes customers to a beautifully reimagined space

Apple’s first-ever retail location has a new home, featuring inclusive, innovative, and sustainable design enhancements that reflect Apple’s values

Today, Apple Tysons Corner reopens in the heart of Fairfax County, Virginia. The Apple Store location opened its doors to customers 22 years ago on May 19, 2001, introducing the magic of Apple retail to the world. Apple has since opened over 500 Apple Store locations around the world.

“From the moment we opened our first store at Tysons Corner in northern Virginia, we have prided ourselves on delivering an unparalleled retail experience where our customers can discover products and services that unlock creativity and empower them to do incredible things,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “Today we’re thrilled to welcome customers to the beautifully reimagined Apple Tysons Corner.”

“For 22 years, we’ve been building and deepening relationships with our customers at Apple Tysons Corner, and we’re incredibly excited to invite the community to this beautiful new space where the best of Apple comes together,” said Deirdre O’Brien, Apple’s senior vice president of Retail. “Our team is ready to provide exceptional service and help everyone get the most out of Apple’s latest products and services.”

The Apple Retail Experience

Apple Tysons Corner customers will be supported by over 100 talented team members. The team is ready to help the local community discover and shop the iPhone 14 lineup, with its incredible camera capabilities, amazing battery life, and a groundbreaking suite of health and safety features.

Visitors can take a deeper look at the Apple Watch lineup in the newly designed avenue featuring a dedicated space for a more personalized shopping experience. The Genius Bar features a reimagined counter perfect for face-to-face conversations during hands-on technical and hardware support.

At Apple Tysons Corner, Today at Apple participants can explore the latest Apple products and learn how to get started on their new device. The free Apple-led programming includes:

Skills: Getting Started with Mac.
Video Skills: Recording Techniques with iPhone.
Art Skills: Getting Started with Procreate.
Photo Skills: Photography on iPhone.

Universal Design

Apple Tysons Corner is centered on universal design principles, creating an inviting space where everyone is welcome. The store offers varied table and seating heights, as well as access routes that give wheelchair users more space to navigate. For hearing aid users, the store offers a portable hearing loop that can be used anywhere. And at the Today at Apple table, an assistive listening loop gives them the chance to tune in to the session, offering a more accessible customer experience.

Sustainability in Stores

As part of Apple’s commitment to sustainability, Apple Tysons Corner has made significant reductions in petrochemical and carbon-intensive materials. The uniquely designed ceiling is made of biogenic acoustic panels and baffles, minimizing the dependency on metals, while the flooring is created with biopolymers, reducing the need for chemical resins. Like all Apple facilities, Apple Tysons Corner runs on 100 percent renewable energy and is carbon neutral.