Apple Lossless Audio Codec ALAC

Dec 4 2021

Apple’s lossless ALAC goes open source, it’s like FLAC for iPods

Well, it s not nearly as exciting as a new iPhone, but Apple recently announced a bit of news that will set people in certain circles abuzz. The company s lossless audio codec, ALAC, is going open source. Similar to FLAC, the Apple Lossless Audio Codec offers some file compression while still delivering a bit-for-bit recreation of the original source material. The primary difference being that Apple devices and software do not support FLAC at least without some tinkering but can handle the Cupertino developed ALAC. The decision to release the code under the Apache license won t have much of an immediate impact on your digital audio routine, but expect support for ALAC to start popping up in more media players both hardware and software soon.All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.

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Dec 4 2021

New tests suggest Apple skimped on a key iPhone 6 component and it’s causing problems

Certain iPhone and iPhone Plus owners, as well as some iPad users, have complained about random crashes and reboots on smartphones that have GB or GB of storage and hold large libraries of apps. Various reports trying to explain the problem have identified the type of NAND memory chosen for these iPhone models as the main culprit, with some suggesting that Apple is already considering moving from triple cell TLC NAND memory to multi-level cell MLC storage in future iPhone versions. Apple has not confirmed those reports, and has not explained why GB iPhone and GB iPhone Plus devices seem to crash in certain circumstances. But a new report from Korean publication KBench shows benchmark tests for both TLC and MLC NAND memory modules used in GB iPhone units, and they reveal that the latter offers a better performance than the former. Previous reports have said that Apple may have chosen TLC NAND because it’s more affordable than MLC. The company this year significantly increased storage options for new iPhone purchases, making the GB versions cheaper than in previous years, and introducing a GB option. The same reports also said that TLC NAND is slower than MLC and SLC single-level cell, even though it can store more data per […]

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Dec 4 2021

This new iPhone Face ID feature Apple’s testing seems like science fiction

Face ID is the most sophisticated biometrics authentication method available on smartphones and tablets. Introduced with the iPhone X in , Face ID is available on all iPhone and iPad flagships. That means it’s on every iPhone except for the SE, and all the iPad Pros. Only a few of Apple’s rivals attempted to replicate the D face recognition system contained within the iPhone’s notch design. Huawei, LG, and Google are among those who tried to release real Face ID alternatives. Everyone else pursued in-display fingerprint sensors since , while Apple kept working on Face ID.   In addition to improving the accuracy and speed of Face ID authentication, Apple is also working to make the TrueDepth camera smaller. Eventually, it will be placed beneath the OLED screen. But a recent discovery shows that Apple is already developing a brilliant iPhone and iPad Face ID feature that most users will come to appreciate. Passively, permanently authenticating the user plays a crucial role in the new tech.   The USPTO recently published an Apple patent application filed in early May . Found by Patently Apple, the document is titled Systems and Methods for Switching Vision Correction Graphical Outputs on a Display […]

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Dec 2 2021

Apple shares slip on report of weak iPhone demand heading into holidays

Apple shares closed down slightly negative Thursday, paring back losses of as much as % following a report about weakening iPhone demand heading into the holidays.A report Wednesday night said Apple warned its suppliers demand is lower than expected for new iPhones, rattling the stock that resisted the omicron-fueled volatility in the market this week. But word of weak demand on top of the known supply chain issues sent shares of Apple down % in premarket trading Thursday morning.Even as Apple shares fell, the broader market was up, with the Dow rising points after Wednesday s omicron sell-off.The current quarter marks the first full quarter that Apple s new iPhone model, the iPhone , will be available. Apple also introduced other new products ahead of the holiday shopping season, including a new version of AirPods and a redesigned MacBook Pro. But the iPhone remains Apple s most profitable product, so any signs of weakening demand going into the holidays are sure to send the company s shares lower.Still, analysts expect Apple to report growing revenues for the quarter after it booked more than $ billion in revenue for the first time in the holiday quarter. CEO Tim Cook told CNBC […]

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Nov 30 2021

Hurry — this $799 Cyber Monday iMac deal won’t last long

Gift yourself an iMac and $300 in savings all in one go with this iMac Cyber Monday deal. That’s right: Among all of the best Cyber Monday deals on offer, we found you a great deal on an iMac for just $799. It’s usually priced at $1,099, but with this 27% Cyber Monday discount from Amazon, you’re getting it for far less than that. It’s a steal, but you only have hours to get after it. If you want one, don’t hesitate to hit that Buy Now button.Today’s best iMac Cyber Monday dealFront view of an iMac on a white background.Amazon/Apple Why buyDecent amount of storage at 256GBGood port selectionA FaceTime HD webcamComes with Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse 2With this deal, you can put together a great home office workstation in no time. It comes with everything you need: A 21.5-inch iMac, a Magic Keyboard, and a Magic Mouse 2. The iMac itself comes with a brilliant LED-backlit display, a seventh-generation dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 256GB of solid-state drive (SSD) storage, 8GB of RAM, and Intel Iris Plus graphics.You’re also getting a wide variety of ports, including two Thunderbolt 3 ports and four USB A ports. It also […]

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Apple Product Supply Issues

Nov 30 2021

Apple Product Supply Issues Come To Light During Cyber Monday: What’s Next?

Supply chain challenges have hit companies worldwide with tech giant Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) as no exception to these issues.Cyber Monday Confirms Supply Tightness: Entering Black Friday, lead times for 10 Apple products suggested a wider demand-supply gap than what was suggested by the company on its September quarter earnings call, Loup Funds Managing Partner Gene Munster said in a note.Apple is quoting an average of 18 days for seven new Apple product SKUs in six countries, a slight improvement from 20 days observed last week, but higher than the typical lead times of 10 days for new Apple products going into Cyber Monday, Munster said.Apple’s guidance for an $8 billion supply chain headwind for the December quarter would imply lead times entering Cyber Monday of 16 days, on average, the analyst added.Related Link: Analyst Says Apple’s Supply Chain That Crashed The iPhone Party Is ‘Transitory,’ Views Sell-Off As ‘Golden Buying Opportunity’Lead Times Highest For iPad: New iPads model lead times are averaging 39 days, Munster said.The iPhone 13 has an average delivery time of eight days, the analyst noted. iPhones typically account for just under 60% of the December quarter revenues, he added.Demand for Apple’s newest and previous generation products […]

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