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Apple's leather cases for iPhone 13 Pro: Hands on and first impressions

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Apple's leather cases for iPhone 13 Pro: Hands on and first impressions

Apple's supremely soft leather cases have once again been updated for the latest batch of iPhones. Ahead of the iPhone 13 release, we go hands-on with all the new colors.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 hour ago

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Amazon's $299 iPad 9th Gen, $459 iPad mini 6 deals cement price war with Walmart

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Amazon's $299 iPad 9th Gen, $459 iPad mini 6 deals cement price war with Walmart

Matching the lowest prices we've seen on Apple's new 10.2-inch iPad (9th Generation) and iPad mini 6, Amazon is knocking $30 to $40 off preorders. Prices start at just $299.

By Christine McKee | 2 hours ago

Best Deals Sept. 18 - WD Elements 14TB for $270, 128GB DDR4 for $460, more!

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Best Deals Sept. 18 - WD Elements 14TB for $270, 128GB DDR4 for $460, more!

Friday's best deals include a 32:9 43.8-inch Sceptre IPS monitor, 14TB of external WD Elements storage for $270, 128GB of G.Skill DDR4 memory for $460, and more!

By Malcolm Owen | 3 hours ago

New iPad mini deliveries slip to October 19

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New iPad mini deliveries slip to October 19

Potential owners of the new iPad mini will have to wait until October at the earliest to get their order, with the online Apple Store seeing deliveries slip to October 19.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 hours ago

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AirPods 3 release timing, iPhone popularity & more on This Week in Apple

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AirPods 3 release timing, iPhone popularity & more on This Week in Apple

In this week's episode of "This Week in Apple," we talk about Apple's iPhone 13 event, which phone may be most popular, and what other Apple products we may be seeing soon.

By Andrew O'Hara | 6 hours ago

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Apple touts iPhone 13 filmmaking prowess with Twitter 'hashflag'

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Apple touts iPhone 13 filmmaking prowess with Twitter 'hashflag'

Apple on Friday introduced a Twitter "hashflag" to promote the filmmaking capabilities of its new iPhone 13 series, a feature lineup made possible through improved hardware and software enhancements.

By AppleInsider Staff | 13 hours ago

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Apple rolls out AppleCare+ extensions to France, Italy and Spain

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Apple rolls out AppleCare+ extensions to France, Italy and Spain

Apple is expanding availability of an AppleCare+ option that allows device users to extend their warranty beyond the typical coverage period.

By AppleInsider Staff | 17 hours ago

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Apple CEO Tim Cook addresses workplace issues, pay equity, more in all-hands meeting

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Apple CEO Tim Cook addresses workplace issues, pay equity, more in all-hands meeting

Apple CEO Tim Cook fielded questions regarding pressing employee relations topics in an all-hands meeting on Friday, and while he acknowledged certain issues, some workers were not placated by his answers.

By AppleInsider Staff | 19 hours ago

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Photo reveals Apple's plastic wrap-free iPhone 13 packaging

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Photo reveals Apple's plastic wrap-free iPhone 13 packaging

As part of new environmental efforts announced on Tuesday, Apple said it will cut down on the material used in iPhone 13's packaging by removing the outer plastic wrap that typically enshrines the device in its box.

By AppleInsider Staff | 20 hours ago

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iPhone 13 comparison, in-depth on Apple Watch Series 7, and iPad mini on the Appleinsider podcast

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iPhone 13 comparison, in-depth on Apple Watch Series 7, and iPad mini on the Appleinsider podcast

On the AppleInsider podcast this week we dive into the details of Apple's new devices and decide if the Apple Watch Series 7 is worth an upgrade, plus best practices for upgrading to the new iPhone 13.

By Stephen Robles | 22 hours ago

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Apple threatened to pull Facebook from the App Store over human trafficking

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Apple threatened to pull Facebook from the App Store over human trafficking

Apple reportedly threatened to pull the Facebook app from the App Store in 2019 after reports surfaced that the social media platform was being used by human traffickers.

By Mike Peterson | 22 hours ago

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Best iPhone 13 case deals: OtterBox, Pad & Quill, Spigen, Incipio & more all on sale

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Best iPhone 13 case deals: OtterBox, Pad & Quill, Spigen, Incipio & more all on sale

Did you just order Apple's brand-new iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max or iPhone 13 mini? If so, you may want to protect the $699+ phone. Best of all, you won't have to plunk down a lot of coin thanks to these iPhone 13 case deals on covers designed to fit any budget.

By AppleInsider Staff | 23 hours ago

Viral AirTag discovery behind license plate likely staged

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Viral AirTag discovery behind license plate likely staged

A young woman has alleged that she found an Apple AirTag tucked behind her license plate on TikTok intended to stalk her, earning her nine million views — but the recollection of the tale is suspicious.

By AppleInsider Staff | 1 day ago

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Apple shares a guided tour of iPhone 13 & iPhone 13 Pro models

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Apple shares a guided tour of iPhone 13 & iPhone 13 Pro models

Apple has shared a new video offering a guided tour of its iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro models, including comparisons and real-world examples of the new features.

By Mike Peterson | 1 day ago

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iPhone 13 battery capacities have all increased versus iPhone 12

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iPhone 13 battery capacities have all increased versus iPhone 12

A product safety filing has revealed the official battery capacities of the iPhone 13 lineup, which features larger batteries and better battery life on every single model.

By Mike Peterson | 1 day ago

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Apple posts first look at 'Foundation' one week before premiere

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Apple posts first look at 'Foundation' one week before premiere

Apple TV+ sci-fi drama "Foundation" gets a first look trailer featuring commentary from writer David S. Goyer and the cast.

By Wesley Hilliard | 1 day ago

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Apple ordering frequent COVID testing for all corporate, retail employees

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Apple ordering frequent COVID testing for all corporate, retail employees

Apple will reportedly begin requiring regular coronavirus testing for both vaccinated and unvaccinated employees working at its offices or brick-and-mortar stores.

By Mike Peterson | 1 day ago

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Best Deals Sept. 17 - $105 Beats Studio Buds, $100 off AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, more!

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Best Deals Sept. 17 - $105 Beats Studio Buds, $100 off AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, more!

Friday's best deals include $58.99 for a Microsoft 365 Personal 12 month subscription and $15 Amazon.com Gift Card, $105 Beats Studio Buds, and more!

By Daniel Hipskind | 1 day ago

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max already seeing shipping date slips

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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max already seeing shipping date slips

Following Apple's starting to take pre-orders for the iPhone 13 range, the iPhone 13 Pro Max has already slipped back more than a week.

By William Gallagher | 1 day ago

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iPhone Upgrade Program & Apple Card causing iPhone 13 pre-order snags [u]

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iPhone Upgrade Program & Apple Card causing iPhone 13 pre-order snags [u]

The Apple Card is failing as a payment method for some customers trying to pre-order iPhone 13 from Apple's website, aggravated by issues with Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program.

By Wesley Hilliard | 1 day ago

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How to get an iPhone 13 with the iPhone Upgrade Program

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How to get an iPhone 13 with the iPhone Upgrade Program

The late launch of the iPhone 12 range in 2020 means that users on the iPhone Upgrade Program shouldn't get to update to iPhone 13 yet — but Apple will allow it, for a price.

By William Gallagher | 1 day ago

Apple drops iOS Private Relay feature for users in Russia

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Apple drops iOS Private Relay feature for users in Russia

Apple's forthcoming Private Relay privacy feature in iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey, will reportedly no longer be usable in Russia.

By William Gallagher | 1 day ago

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Apple faces labor relations charge, OSHA investigation over fired employee

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Apple faces labor relations charge, OSHA investigation over fired employee

Ex-Apple senior manager Ashley Gjovik's firing is being investigated by the National Labor Relations Board.

By William Gallagher | 1 day ago

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Compared: iPhone 13 & iPhone 13 mini versus iPhone 12 & iPhone 12 mini

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Compared: iPhone 13 & iPhone 13 mini versus iPhone 12 & iPhone 12 mini

With the launch of the iPhone 13, millions of iPhone owners will be considering an upgrade. Here's what you need to know about the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini when compared versus the iPhone 12 family of devices.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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Compared: iPhone 13 mini vs. iPhone 12 mini vs. iPhone SE

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Compared: iPhone 13 mini vs. iPhone 12 mini vs. iPhone SE

Apple's launch of the iPhone 13 mini could prompt some iPhone SE owners to make the upgrade to the current-generation model. Here's our comparison of the smallest iPhones Apple sells.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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Apple, Google drop Russian opposition app ahead of election

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Apple, Google drop Russian opposition app ahead of election

Russia's "Smart Voting" election app has been removed from the App Store and Google Play, in what an opposition spokesperson calls "political censorship."

By William Gallagher | 1 day ago

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Apple's online store goes down ahead of iPhone 13 preorders

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Apple's online store goes down ahead of iPhone 13 preorders

As is tradition, Apple late Thursday took its online storefront down in preparation of what is expected to be a rush of preorders for its latest iPhone 13 series, though the launch will likely be a little less hectic than usual without Apple Watch Series 7.

By AppleInsider Staff | 1 day ago

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Apple is monitoring legal challenges to Texas abortion law

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Apple is monitoring legal challenges to Texas abortion law

Apple in an internal memo circulated among employees on Thursday said it is monitoring legal challenges to Texas' recently passed abortion law, according to a report.

By AppleInsider Staff | 1 day ago

Apple Watch SE ships with new USB-C charging cable

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Apple Watch SE ships with new USB-C charging cable

Apple's soon to be mid-tier Apple Watch SE now ships with the company's Magnetic Fast Charger, a USB-C cable designed to accommodate the enhanced charging capabilities of Apple Watch Series 7.

By AppleInsider Staff | 1 day ago

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Developer disputes Apple's take on 'FlickType' removal

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Developer disputes Apple's take on 'FlickType' removal

Kosta Eleftheriou, developer and vocal App Store critic, says it took a year of appeals to get his "FlickType" Apple Watch keyboard approved, with those hard-fought gains potentially wiped clean now that Apple "Sherlocked" the app.

By AppleInsider Staff | 1 day ago

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New iPad mini gets 5G, but lacks mmWave support

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New iPad mini gets 5G, but lacks mmWave support

Apple is bringing 5G connectivity to iPad mini, but the pint-sized tablet does not include support for speedy mmWave bands.

By AppleInsider Staff | 1 day ago

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Apple executives talk impact of diversity initiatives at Congressional Black Caucus Foundation conference

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Apple executives talk impact of diversity initiatives at Congressional Black Caucus Foundation conference

Apple executives Alisha Johnson, program lead for the company's Racial Equality and Justice Initiative, and Lyn Stanfield, external relations leader of the Inclusion and Diversity team, spoke about the company's racial equity programs at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 50th Annual Legislative Conference.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 day ago

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Apple's new iPhone 13 Pro case illustrates massively enlarged camera 'bump'

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Apple's new iPhone 13 Pro case illustrates massively enlarged camera 'bump'

Apple's latest iPhone 13 Pro lineup features improved camera hardware capabilities across the board, enhancements that required a redesign of the handset's camera "bump."

By AppleInsider Staff | 1 day ago

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Apple shareholders press company to reverse 'anti-competitive repair policies'

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Apple shareholders press company to reverse 'anti-competitive repair policies'

A recently filed Apple shareholder resolution is pressuring the company to reverse its "anti-repair practices," which it says conflicts with Apple's reputation as a climate leader.

By Mike Peterson | 1 day ago

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Preorders for iPhone 13 outpace iPhone 12, likely due to Huawei struggles

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Preorders for iPhone 13 outpace iPhone 12, likely due to Huawei struggles

Customers in China have placed more than 2 million preorders for Apple's iPhone 13 lineup, surpassing the number of iPhone 12 preorders in 2020, likely because of the void left by high-end Huawei handsets.

By Mike Peterson | 1 day ago

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Apple releases new marketing tools for developers

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Apple releases new marketing tools for developers

App developers can use a new Apple web tool to generate promotional images on the fly.

By Wesley Hilliard | 1 day ago

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Russia threatens fines if Apple & Google don't remove opposition app

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Russia threatens fines if Apple & Google don't remove opposition app

A Russian media watchdog reportedly plans to fine Apple and Google if they refuse to remove an opposition leader's app from their respective app stores.

By Mike Peterson | 2 days ago

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Apple debuts 'The Morning Show' recap ahead of Friday season two premiere

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Apple debuts 'The Morning Show' recap ahead of Friday season two premiere

Apple helps fans catch up on Apple TV+ hit "The Morning Show" with a new two-minute season one recap video.

By Amber Neely | 2 days ago

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Compared: 2021 entry-level iPad 9 versus 2020 iPad 8

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Compared: 2021 entry-level iPad 9 versus 2020 iPad 8

Apple has released a new 10.2-inch iPad model with a few updates to its camera, display, performance, and storage capacities. Here's what you should know about whether it's enough to upgrade.

By Mike Peterson | 2 days ago

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