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Twitter's paid 'Super Follows' subscriptions could launch soon

11 hours ago

Twitter's paid 'Super Follows' subscriptions could launch soon

Twitter is allegedly getting close to launching its long-anticipated "Super Follows" feature, which would provide paid access to bonus content supplied by popular personalities on the microblogging service.

By Malcolm Owen | 11 hours ago

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Govee Flow Pro Light Bars review: Brighten your desk in an attractive way

15 hours ago

Govee Flow Pro Light Bars review: Brighten your desk in an attractive way

Whether you're looking to light up your desk for better visibility or want to level up your aesthetics, Govee's Flow Pro light bars may be what you're looking for.

By Amber Neely | 15 hours ago

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Deals: every Apple TV 2021 is on sale, prices from $137

16 hours ago

Deals: every Apple TV 2021 is on sale, prices from $137

The new Apple TV with the redesigned Siri remote is on sale now, with exclusive coupon savings knocking $12 to $14 off the 2021 HD and 4K models.

By Christine McKee | 16 hours ago

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US vaccine donation to Taiwan may help avoid chip factory shutdowns

18 hours ago

US vaccine donation to Taiwan may help avoid chip factory shutdowns

The United States is donating 750,000 vaccine doses for COVID-19 to Taiwan in a program to distribute shots worldwide, a move that may also help improve the ongoing global chip shortage by avoiding a complete lockdown for the country.

By Malcolm Owen | 18 hours ago

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Apple's new WWDC Twitter 'hashflag' continues Messages emphasis

19 hours ago

Apple's new WWDC Twitter 'hashflag' continues Messages emphasis

Apple quietly updated the "hashflag"icon used for the hashtag "#WWDC21" during the weekend before WWDC itself, changing the "thumbs-up" Tapback graphic from Messages for one showing exclamation points.

By Malcolm Owen | 19 hours ago

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Texas man fired for selling school-owned iPads in the Apple Crime Blotter

21 hours ago

Texas man fired for selling school-owned iPads in the Apple Crime Blotter

Shots fired near a Pittsburgh Apple Store, Find My iPhone solves Akon's car theft, and several iPhones were seized from a Capitol riot defendant.

By Stephen Silver | 21 hours ago

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Twitter blocked in Nigeria over presidential tweet removal

1 day ago

Twitter blocked in Nigeria over presidential tweet removal

Twitter has been suspended in Nigeria, after the microblogging service removed a tweet by President Muhammadu Buhari about regional successionists in the country.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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How to set up and use Launchpad on macOS

1 day ago

How to set up and use Launchpad on macOS

Launchpad is an essential part of the macOS desktop, and is a quick and easy way to access applications installed on your Mac. Here's how to get the most out of the feature.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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Apple faces higher taxes after G7 agree to global tax rate changes

1 day ago

Apple faces higher taxes after G7 agree to global tax rate changes

The G7 group of nations has agreed to close tax loopholes that encouraged major multinationals like Apple to move their money across borders, with the core change being a global minimum corporation tax rate.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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The Road to WWDC 2021 — This Week in Apple

1 day ago

The Road to WWDC 2021 — This Week in Apple

In the week ahead of Apple's developer event, we look at what to expect at WWDC 2021, more iPad Pro and MagSafe rumors, firmware and betas, and Ted Lasso.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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Apple employees ask for more flexible remote work options

2 days ago

Apple employees ask for more flexible remote work options

Responding to Apple CEO Tim Cook's request to return to office work in September, employees at the company have countered with a proposal for more flexible work from home options.

By Mikey Campbell | 2 days ago

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Apple's latest 'Mythic Quest' tie-in is a digital book by C.W. Longbottom

2 days ago

Apple's latest 'Mythic Quest' tie-in is a digital book by C.W. Longbottom

Apple this week published "Tears of the Anaren," the touted novella penned by "Mythic Quest" character C.W. Longbottom.

By AppleInsider Staff | 2 days ago

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'Ted Lasso' season two filming wraps, set to debut on Apple TV+ in July

2 days ago

'Ted Lasso' season two filming wraps, set to debut on Apple TV+ in July

Filming for the second season of Apple TV+ comedy "Ted Lasso" has officially wrapped, according to the show's co-creator.

By Mike Peterson | 2 days ago

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Unreleased 'Beats Studio Buds' spotted in latest Roddy Ricch music video

2 days ago

Unreleased 'Beats Studio Buds' spotted in latest Roddy Ricch music video

The unreleased "Beats Studio Buds" have made another appearance in the wild, this time in a new music video by rapper and songwriter Roddy Ricch.

By Mike Peterson | 2 days ago

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Apple exec details importance of India app accelerator

2 days ago

Apple exec details importance of India app accelerator

Apple's app accelerator in Bengaluru, India has become a vital resource for developers looking to stand out in a crowded field, and could serve as the tech giant's foothold into a burgeoning smartphone market.

By Mike Peterson | 2 days ago

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This is why Apple TV 4K Siri Remote scrubbing doesn't work on Disney+, other apps

2 days ago

This is why Apple TV 4K Siri Remote scrubbing doesn't work on Disney+, other apps

Some features of the new Apple TV 4K Siri Remote won't work properly if a video service, like Disney+ or HBO Max, uses a custom player instead of Apple's tvOS API.

By Mike Peterson | 2 days ago

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Deals: M1 MacBook Pro hits record low $1,089 ($210 off), plus $50 off AppleCare

2 days ago

Deals: M1 MacBook Pro hits record low $1,089 ($210 off), plus $50 off AppleCare

In what is a record-breaking discount on Apple's latest MacBook Pro, AppleInsider readers can exclusively save $210 on the standard M1 model in addition to $50 off AppleCare.

By Christine McKee | 2 days ago

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M1 iPad Pro teardown reveals mini LED system, minor component changes

2 days ago

M1 iPad Pro teardown reveals mini LED system, minor component changes

The repair experts at iFixit have completed an initial teardown of the M1 iPad Pro, revealing the device's new mini LED backlight and other changes from past models.

By Mike Peterson | 2 days ago

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Apple, Mozilla, Google, Microsoft form group to standardize browser plug-ins

2 days ago

Apple, Mozilla, Google, Microsoft form group to standardize browser plug-ins

The new WebExtensions Community Group will try to forge a common architecture for future web extensions, and is inviting developers to join the effort.

By Wesley Hilliard | 2 days ago

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How to let sites use pop-up windows in Safari on Mac

2 days ago

How to let sites use pop-up windows in Safari on Mac

The humble pop-up window wasn't always a tool for spam, and it still can be used for good and not evil. When Safari is stopping you from seeing one you actually want, here's what to do.

By William Gallagher | 2 days ago

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iOS 14 now installed on 85% of all compatible iPhones, Apple says

2 days ago

iOS 14 now installed on 85% of all compatible iPhones, Apple says

Apple has released new iOS adoption statistics indicating that iOS 14 is installed on 85% of all iPhones and 90% of devices released in the last four years.

By Mike Peterson | 2 days ago

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Facebook to keep ban on Donald Trump in place for at least two years

2 days ago

Facebook to keep ban on Donald Trump in place for at least two years

Facebook has announced that its ban on former President Donald Trump will lift in January 2023 as long as no further risk to public safety at the time.

By Mike Peterson | 2 days ago

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WWDC expected to bring Safari, Health, Maps, iMessage improvements

2 days ago

WWDC expected to bring Safari, Health, Maps, iMessage improvements

Apple is said to be bringing updates to Safari, Health, Maps, and iMessage during its WWDC keynote — updates that would increase customer lock-in.

By Wesley Hilliard | 2 days ago

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Square mulling a hardware Bitcoin wallet, CEO Jack Dorsey says

2 days ago

Square mulling a hardware Bitcoin wallet, CEO Jack Dorsey says

At a Bitcoin-centric conference in Miami, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey says that his payment company Square is considering making a standalone hardware wallet for Bitcoin.

By Mike Peterson | 2 days ago

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Global chip shortages may worsen as Taiwan battles increasing COVID-19 cases

2 days ago

Global chip shortages may worsen as Taiwan battles increasing COVID-19 cases

Key Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer, and Apple supplier, King Yuan Electronics, shuts down two production sites due to a COVID infection cluster, may aggravate supply shortage.

By Wesley Hilliard | 2 days ago

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Apple users, developers seek class status in App Store antitrust claims

2 days ago

Apple users, developers seek class status in App Store antitrust claims

Apple users and developers are seeking separate class status for a number of antitrust claims accusing the Cupertino company of a monopoly on the App Store.

By Mike Peterson | 2 days ago

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Apple TV+ review: 'Lisey's Story' is a stylish, entertaining mess from Stephen King

2 days ago

Apple TV+ review: 'Lisey's Story' is a stylish, entertaining mess from Stephen King

Julianne Moore and Clive Owen lead a top-flight cast in spooky drama series "Lisey's Story," but the storytelling is often too convoluted.

By Stephen Silver | 2 days ago

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B&H's latest Apple sale knocks up to $300 off Macs, AirPods, M1 iPad Pro

2 days ago

B&H's latest Apple sale knocks up to $300 off Macs, AirPods, M1 iPad Pro

Weekend price drops at B&H offer shoppers cash savings of up to $300 off MacBook Pros, iPads, Apple Watches, desktop Macs and more. Prices start at $134.99 with free expedited shipping on most products.

By Christine McKee | 2 days ago

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Apple Silicon advances at WWDC expected to drive post-event Apple stock climb

2 days ago

Apple Silicon advances at WWDC expected to drive post-event Apple stock climb

Apple's WWDC keynote could be more of a catalyst for Apple stock than what has historically been seen, largely due to a focus around Apple Silicon, Morgan Stanley says.

By Mike Peterson | 2 days ago

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Apple TV+ announces 'Who Are You, Charlie Brown?' documentary, premiering June 25

2 days ago

Apple TV+ announces 'Who Are You, Charlie Brown?' documentary, premiering June 25

"Who Are You, Charlie Brown?" is coming to Apple TV+ on June 25, featuring interviews with friends, family, and famous fans of the famous comic strip "Peanuts."

By Wesley Hilliard | 2 days ago

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Cox Media radio and television stations hit by 'ransomware' attack

2 days ago

Cox Media radio and television stations hit by 'ransomware' attack

Live news programming on many Cox Media stations have been affected by an alleged ransomware attack, which saw TV and radio broadcasts disrupted.

By William Gallagher | 2 days ago

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New MacBook Pros with mini LED unlikely to launch at WWDC

2 days ago

New MacBook Pros with mini LED unlikely to launch at WWDC

A supplier report suggests Apple won't be able to begin mass production of MacBook Pros with mini LED until the end of 2021, bringing WWDC's hardware announcement rumors into some question.

By Wesley Hilliard | 2 days ago

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WWDC 2021 preview, App Clips, and future display technology on the AppleInsider podcast

2 days ago

WWDC 2021 preview, App Clips, and future display technology on the AppleInsider podcast

This week, on the AppleInsider Podcast, what's to come at WWDC, Apple says that Podcast Subscriptions are delayed, new display technologies coming to future Apple devices, and more!

By Stephen Robles | 2 days ago

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TikTok can collect users' biometric data according to its new privacy policy

2 days ago

TikTok can collect users' biometric data according to its new privacy policy

TikTok's newly updated privacy policy grants the company the right to collect biometric data from its users, and it isn't clear when or why it may begin doing this.

By Amber Neely | 2 days ago

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Mercedes-Benz adds Apple Music to C-Class and S-Class models

2 days ago

Mercedes-Benz adds Apple Music to C-Class and S-Class models

Mercedes-Benz has added Apple Music to C-Class and S-Class models directly to the internet-connected infotainment system.

By Wesley Hilliard | 2 days ago

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iPhone 12 canal rescuers further detail MagSafe fishing expedition

2 days ago

iPhone 12 canal rescuers further detail MagSafe fishing expedition

The rescuers who recovered an iPhone 12 Pro from a canal using a MagSafe fishing line have released a video showing how it was done.

By William Gallagher | 2 days ago

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Apple resolved M1 Mac SSD wear reporting issue in macOS 11.4

2 days ago

Apple resolved M1 Mac SSD wear reporting issue in macOS 11.4

Previous issues surrounding reporting tools reporting heavy wear on SSDs in Apple Silicon Macs now appear to be fixed in macOS 11.4

By William Gallagher | 2 days ago

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Apple TV 4K resolution issue fixed in tvOS 14.7 beta

2 days ago

Apple TV 4K resolution issue fixed in tvOS 14.7 beta

The tvOS 14.7 beta 2 release sent out to developers resolves an issue where 4K video streams were incorrectly showing as only HD on the new Apple TV 4K.

By William Gallagher | 2 days ago

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Apple still working on AirPower-esque charger, investigating long-distance wireless charging

3 days ago

Apple still working on AirPower-esque charger, investigating long-distance wireless charging

Some four years after Apple publicly unveiled its vision of free-placement wireless charging in AirPower — and two years after the device was cancelled — the company is reportedly continuing work to bring the technology to market.

By Mikey Campbell | 3 days ago

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HBO Max ditches tvOS API for homegrown solution, chaos ensues

3 days ago

HBO Max ditches tvOS API for homegrown solution, chaos ensues

A recent update to the HBO Max app on tvOS has reportedly introduced a number of bugs and broken compatibility with key Apple TV platform features like Siri integration.

By AppleInsider Staff | 3 days ago

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