Apple again named Greenpeace's most environmentally friendly company
Consumer reports said their tests triggered a bug in Safari that was draining the battery.
Safari has been undergoing a major overhaul at Apple, and it appears that CR was using a beta version of the software which caused the battery drain
I didn't know that Consumer Reports was a software beta tester for Apple ;-)
Looks like Apple just handed them an out, but how embarrassing for CR, and how damaging was their erroneous "report" for Apple?
Apple says hidden Safari setting led to flawed Consumer Reports MacBook Pro battery tests
Maybe, but it could also be production cuts making room for retooling for new iPhone 8: Foxconn also made a huge investment in new retooled factories in Taiwan and in the US, so their profit could be down, or at least reported that way for US tax purposes.
Some bad news for Apple
This is the Mesa Arizona building where they were going to make sapphire glass.
Apple plans "high-tech manufacturing" of data-center gear in Arizona
Previously in 2016:
Apple could be planting several stories about their next iPhone to confuse their imitators, but I'm not sure if this is one of those stories.
Rumored 'iPhone 8' stainless steel chassis could expand Apple's American supply chain
Apple to forge 'iPhone 8' chassis from stainless steel, report says
"Carpool Caraoke" with Metallica, Alicia Keys
Rumor: Apple working with Carl Zeiss on AR glasses to debut in 2018
There are actually 4 wireless options
Saw a guy wearing AirPods today in the mall
Which Apple W1-equipped headphone is right for you?
Two upcoming Apple Stores with new designs
Apple planning to open Flagship Stores in Milan, Italy & Kunming China
Above: Milan, Italy used to be a movie theater, and it looks like Apple is going to plant trees with a fountain above the store.
Below: Kunming, China looks like the above ground theater entrance at Apple Campus 2 that is still under construction
Machine translation
Apple plans Milan flagship store at historic Piazza del Liberty
Apple Granted Liquid Metal Related Patent for Embossed Apple Logo on Products
This was specifically for Japan's ID for transit system, which may become a standard
Apple Granted an RFID Tag Microchip Integration Design Patent
Apple could be making another iPhone 4 style device, but I think it would be in addition to mainstream iPhones
Apple patent paves way for iPhone with full-face display, HUD windows
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