That’s if Wedbush analyst Dan Ives is correct!

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Wedbush analyst Dan Ives believes Apple’s services could skyrocket in the next two years.
He believes it could be worth between $500 billion and $650 billion by the end of 2021.
That would give it the same value as Facebook right now.

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives has predicted that Apple’s services business could be worth as much as Facebook by the end of 2021.

According to a report from The Motley Fool, he believes that the value of Apple’s services sector could top $650 million in the next two years:

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives values the services business highly. He thinks it’ll be worth $500 billion to $650 billion by the end of 2021. To put that in perspective, that’s about the same value as Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) right now.

Apple’s services business should see continued growth over the next couple of years, especially if the widely expected 5G iPhone supercycle comes to fruition. The more stable recurrin…

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Pegatron currently assembles iPhones.
The company is reportedly looking into setting up facilities in Vietnam.
Other companies are also looking to set up shop outside China.

That doesn’t mean iPhones will be made in Pegatron’s new facility, though.

Pegatron currently assembles iPhones for Apple, and it does so in China. But according to a new report the company has plans to open a new production facility in Vietnam. That would mean the company joining other Apple partners in diversifying its manufacturing capabilities beyond China.

While there’s no suggestion in the Bloomberg report that the new location would be used to manufacture iPhones, it does show companies continue to look beyond China for their manufacturing needs. And should Apple want iPhones to be made in Vietnam Pegasus will surely want to already have the facility needed ahead of time.

Taipei-listed Pegatron is looking for a site to build a brand new facility in the north of the country, …

Best answer: The exact list of compatible devices for Diablo Immortal is unknown at the moment, but it’s safe to assume that most modern flagship phones that support both iOS and Android will be compatible. Furthermore, checking the Google Play Store and seeing if you can pre-register for the game might be a hint if your device is compatible.

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What is Diablo Immortal?

Like most Diablo games, Immortal will be an isometric, top-down, hack-and-slash game where players will battle hordes of monsters, using brute strength and magic to take down their foes. Unlike most Diablo titles, however, Immortal will exist on your phone. It’ll also feature a multiplayer component, making the game more akin to an MMORPG. The game is said to have both a single-player component as well as feature-heavy MMORPG aspects.

What phones are compatible with Diablo Immortal?

Because of the relatively small amount of confirmed information surrou…

The previous test was only open to Gold Pass subscribers!

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Mario Kart Tour has announced a second multiplayer beta.
It will be open to all players, not just Gold Pass subscribers.
Further details on the test will be posted ”soon”.

Mario Kart Tour has announced that it will hold a second multiplayer test for the game open to all players, not just Gold Pass subscribers.

In a Tweet posted Tuesday they said:

A second multiplayer test is on the way, and this time all players can join in, not just #MarioKartTour Gold Pass subscribers. Further details will be posted here and in-game soon, so buckle up and start your engines!

A second multiplayer test is on the way, and this time all players can join in, not just #MarioKartTour Gold Pass subscribers. Further details will be posted here and in-game soon, so buckle up and start your engines! pic.twitter.com/8l3YVEabll— Mario Kart Tour (@mariokarttourEN) January 21, 2020

There is no indication as to the dat…

Philip Winter spoke to Bloomberg about how Tim Cook’s investment came to be.

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Tim Cook invested in eco-friendly shower Nebia after using one at his local gym.
A Bloomberg interview with creator Philip Winter has revealed Cook was drawn to the environmental aspect of the shower, which uses 45% less water.
Cook’s invested a ”significant” amount of his own money into the project.

A Bloomberg report has revealed how Apple CEO Tim Cook came to invest in the eco-friendly shower Nebia by Moen after using one at his local gym.

According to the report, Cook tried a prototype of the Nebia shower at his local gym in Palo Alto, California. Philip Winter had moved to San Francisco and convinced local gyms to run pilot tests, asking gym users for feedback on their experience:

Philip Winter, who helped create the Nebia shower head, recalls moving to San Francisco in 2014 to get his idea off the ground. The shower head sprays in a way that uses less water, but still ke…

He was asked about the next five to ten years…

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Tim Cook says that AR and preventative healthcare will be the next big developments in tech.
The Apple CEO was speaking to IDA Ireland whilst collecting a Special Recognition Award.
He believes that the intersection of tech and healthcare hasn’t been explored very well.

Tim Cook has said that he believes AR and preventative healthcare will be the next big developments in tech.

Tim Cook spoke to an audience in Dublin, Ireland whilst collecting a Special Recognition Award for Apple’s contributions to FDI in the country. As Silicon Republic notes, Cook took part in a discussion chaired by IDA Ireland CEO Martin Shanahan:

Shanahan asked Cook about major developments in tech he expects in the next five to 10 years. ”I’m excited about AR,” said the Big Tech CEO, citing augmented reality as an emerging tech space to watch. ”My view is it’s the next big thing, and it will pervade our entire lives.”

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Apple’s Mac Pro comes in two versions.
One can be rack-mounted.
MacStadium might be the first to get hold of one.

Probably.

When Apple announced the 2019 Mac Pro it confirmed that there would be a version specifically designed to be mounted in racks in data centers. Attention immediately turned to the team at MacStadium, a company that has buildings full of Macs that you can use remotely. And they have a new Mac Pro to play with.

MacStadium VP Brian Stucki is usually a good bet for some new Mac Pro hotness, and he’s back sharing news of the company’s latest arrival – a rack-mounted Mac Pro.

Exciting day in the @MacStadium data centers. One of these things is not like the others… pic.twitter.com/uiDB9FJbnD— Brian Stucki (@brianstucki) January 20, 2020

He also commented on the machine itself, noting that ”the rails are so simple to install and are as smooth as a brand new tub of butter.” That’ll be music to the ears of anyone who has fought to g…

If they’re true that is…

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A new iPhone 12 rumor suggests Apple’s next-generation of iPhones may be slightly thinner than the current iPhone 11 range.
That’s according to Japanese outlet Mac Otakara.
There are also some details about camera sensors, and overall form factors.

A pretty jumbled rumor from Mac Otakara claims that the next iPhone could be ever-so-slightly thinner than its predecessor.

The news apparently comes from an Apple supplier in China, and a translation of the page makes for some pretty muddled reading. The report initially says:

According to information from Apple’s Chinese supplier, the upcoming iPhone, launched in September, may have the same housing design and differ only in the number of rear cameras.

The rumor points to a 3D printed mock-up of the 6.5-inch iPhone as a comparison for thickness:

Compared to the case design of the iPhone 2020 6.5 inch model 3D print mock obtained from Alibaba Sources introduced earlier, the …