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Coalition for App Fairness wants iOS app distribution to work like Windows

40 minutes ago

Coalition for App Fairness wants iOS app distribution to work like Windows

The Coalition for App Fairness wants a more open iOS platform with a better review process, outside payments, and app distribution similar to Windows.

By Wesley Hilliard | 40 minutes ago

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Apple approves Parler's return to the App Store

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Apple approves Parler's return to the App Store

After a removal lasting more than three months, Apple will let social app Parler return to the App Store.

By Will Shanklin | 1 hour ago

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'Spring Loaded' event to focus on iPads with a 'few surprises,' analyst says

2 hours ago

'Spring Loaded' event to focus on iPads with a 'few surprises,' analyst says

Investment bank Wedbush is expecting the "Spring Loaded" Apple Event to focus on iPad models but says that "a few surprises" could also be in the works.

By Mike Peterson | 2 hours ago

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Apple stops accepting new podcasts in iTunes Connect

2 hours ago

Apple stops accepting new podcasts in iTunes Connect

Apple has stopped accepting new podcast episodes to iTunes Connect, a temporary measure that could be an indication a big change to how Podcasts function may be on the way

By Malcolm Owen | 2 hours ago

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Microsoft xCloud coming to iOS via Safari in an invite-only beta

3 hours ago

Microsoft xCloud coming to iOS via Safari in an invite-only beta

Stream Xbox games to your iPhone and iPad via an xCloud beta starting April 20.

By Wesley Hilliard | 3 hours ago

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Best Buy gains Apple Business Chat support for customer services

3 hours ago

Best Buy gains Apple Business Chat support for customer services

Best Buy has become the latest major retailer to support Apple Business Chat, allowing customers to ask questions with stores in a similar way to standard iMessage conversations.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 hours ago

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Flash deals: save up to $280 on Apple's iPhone 12, plus free gifts ahead of Apple Event

4 hours ago

Flash deals: save up to $280 on Apple's iPhone 12, plus free gifts ahead of Apple Event

For two days only, Verizon-owned Visible is knocking up to $280 off Apple's iPhone 12, with a free $100 gift card offer and free next day shipping for new users that switch.

By Christine McKee | 4 hours ago

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New hardware, app updates, and the demise of Logitech Harmony on HomeKit Insider

4 hours ago

New hardware, app updates, and the demise of Logitech Harmony on HomeKit Insider

On the latest HomeKit Insider podcast, we discuss the demise of the Logitech Harmony line, a new air purifier, the rollout of the new Roku gear, and of course answer several listener questions.

By Andrew O'Hara | 4 hours ago

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Apple could launch premium podcast subscription during 'Spring Loaded' event

4 hours ago

Apple could launch premium podcast subscription during 'Spring Loaded' event

Apple may use its "Spring Loaded" event on Tuesday to launch a premium podcast subscription, one which could provide exclusive programming to paid users.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 hours ago

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How to watch Apple's April 20 'Spring Loaded' event

4 hours ago

How to watch Apple's April 20 'Spring Loaded' event

Apple's "Spring Loaded" event is set to debut on April 20 and will be available to watch across most Apple devices from iPhone to Apple TV, as well as from your favorite browsers.

By Amber Neely | 4 hours ago

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UK government intervenes in Nvidia takeover of ARM, cites 'national security'

4 hours ago

UK government intervenes in Nvidia takeover of ARM, cites 'national security'

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has been ordered to investigate Nvidia's proposed takeover of British company ARM, the company whose technology is used by Apple Silicon.

By William Gallagher | 4 hours ago

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Rising storage demand from consumers paves the way for 1TB iPhones

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Rising storage demand from consumers paves the way for 1TB iPhones

Buyers of iPhones tend to purchase models with higher storage capacities than their Android counterparts, according to analysis of fourth-quarter sales, a gap that could widen with the introduction of a 1-terabyte model in the "iPhone 13."

By Malcolm Owen | 5 hours ago

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Golden Reel Awards honors Apple TV+'s 'Greyhound' and 'Servant' sound editing

7 hours ago

Golden Reel Awards honors Apple TV+'s 'Greyhound' and 'Servant' sound editing

More awards have been given to Apple TV+ shows, with "Servant" and "Greyhound" winning at the 68th Golden Reel Awards for sound editing.

By Malcolm Owen | 7 hours ago

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Facebook staff can continue remote working, but may face pay cut [u]

7 hours ago

Facebook staff can continue remote working, but may face pay cut [u]

As Apple, Google, and others plan getting workers back into offices after the coronavirus, Facebook says that it will support staff continuing to work from home — with certain conditions.

By William Gallagher | 7 hours ago

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Adobe co-founder Charles Geschke dies

7 hours ago

Adobe co-founder Charles Geschke dies

Computer scientist Charles Geschke has died aged 81. He co-founded Adobe, which, with Apple, created the desktop publishing industry, before famously falling out with Steve Jobs over Adobe Flash.

By William Gallagher | 7 hours ago

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Facebook to make Clubhouse-style 'social audio' push on Monday

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Facebook to make Clubhouse-style 'social audio' push on Monday

Facebook is allegedly preparing to announce a number of new products under the title of "Social Audio" on Monday, launches that could see it take on Clubhouse as well as working with Spotify to improve podcast recommendations.

By Malcolm Owen | 20 hours ago

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Apple TV+ 'Tiny World' filmmakers used gas-retaining diving gear for underwater shots

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Apple TV+ 'Tiny World' filmmakers used gas-retaining diving gear for underwater shots

To promote the second season of the Apple TV+ nature documentary "Tiny World," Apple has released a behind-the-scenes video showing the lengths its filmmakers took to capture the actions of small creatures underwater.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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Both 'iPhone 13' Pro models may have ProMotion using LTPO displays

1 day ago

Both 'iPhone 13' Pro models may have ProMotion using LTPO displays

Apple won't be limiting the use of LTPO displays to just one "iPhone 13" model, with an analyst denying the rumors and insisting the display technology will be used in multiple 2021 iPhone models.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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Apple Event deals: $100 off M1 Mac mini, $150 off MacBook Air; units in stock

1 day ago

Apple Event deals: $100 off M1 Mac mini, $150 off MacBook Air; units in stock

AppleInsider readers can exclusively save $100 to $150 on popular M1 Mac configurations, with the 512GB Mac mini in stock and ready to ship for $799. Or pick up a loaded MacBook Air with 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD for just $1,499 ahead of Tuesday's Apple Event.

By Christine McKee | 1 day ago

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Hard drive shortages could be driven by storage-based cryptocurrency

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Hard drive shortages could be driven by storage-based cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency miners in China are allegedly buying as many hard drives and SSDs as they can for the storage-based Chia cryptocurrency, a gold rush that could eventually drive the cost of storage upgrades in an iPhone or Mac up in the future.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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Smaller 'iPhone 13' notch resurfaces in glass panel leak

1 day ago

Smaller 'iPhone 13' notch resurfaces in glass panel leak

Photographs of what could be a screen protector for the "iPhone 13" once again give an idea of what to expect from the rumored shrunken notch of the 2021 iPhone range.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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Apple Stores in Michigan close as COVID-19 precautionary measure

2 days ago

Apple Stores in Michigan close as COVID-19 precautionary measure

Apple has taken a step back in its efforts to reopen its Apple Stores around the world, with all six of its retail outlets in Michigan closed as a preventative measure.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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This Week in Apple — a new roundup of the week's top stories

2 days ago

This Week in Apple — a new roundup of the week's top stories

AppleInsider has launched "This Week in Apple," a new weekly video series summarizing and analyzing everything that has happened relevant to the iPhone maker over the last seven days. Tune in to be sure you're never out of the loop.

By Andrew O'Hara | 2 days ago

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Leakers hint at colorful iMacs with iPad Pro-like processor for April 20 event

2 days ago

Leakers hint at colorful iMacs with iPad Pro-like processor for April 20 event

A prominent leaker has seemingly hinted that Apple will introduce a variety of color options for an updated iMac model at its "Spring Loaded" event, meanwhile, another pundit strongly points to it being an Apple Silicon launch.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Apple TV+ animation 'Wolfwalkers' wins 5 Annie Awards

2 days ago

Apple TV+ animation 'Wolfwalkers' wins 5 Annie Awards

"Wolfwalkers" won big at the 48th annual Annie Awards, with the Apple TV+ animation securing five awards including "Best Indie Feature."

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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21.5-inch iMac stock in short supply from Apple

2 days ago

21.5-inch iMac stock in short supply from Apple

Supply of Apple's 21.5-inch iMac appears to be constrained, with the company's own online storefront showing expected delivery dates for some models pushed back by a week or more.

By AppleInsider Staff | 2 days ago

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Apple Watch Support for Bike+ cut back due to GymKit implementation issues, says Peloton

3 days ago

Apple Watch Support for Bike+ cut back due to GymKit implementation issues, says Peloton

GymKit syncs Apple Watch and exercise equipment metrics during a workout, a system Peloton did not use correctly for Bike+ Bootcamp.

By Wesley Hilliard | 3 days ago

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Weekend deals: $197 AirPods Pro; $100 off M1 MacBook Air, Pro & Mac mini; SanDisk sale at Amazon

3 days ago

Weekend deals: $197 AirPods Pro; $100 off M1 MacBook Air, Pro & Mac mini; SanDisk sale at Amazon

Amazon's latest set of weekend deals offer fresh discounts on AirPods, the return of triple-digit markdowns on M1 Macs and aggressive savings on SanDisk portable SSDs.

By Christine McKee | 3 days ago

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Developers claim that Apple's privacy-first features are 'atomic bomb' for revenue

3 days ago

Developers claim that Apple's privacy-first features are 'atomic bomb' for revenue

Apple will give users the ability to opt-out of ad tracking in iOS 14.5, and some developers are concerned this will dramatically impact their revenue and ability to compete.

By Wesley Hilliard | 3 days ago

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Apple Music pays artists a penny per stream, double that of Spotify

3 days ago

Apple Music pays artists a penny per stream, double that of Spotify

Apple is writing to artists on Apple Music, saying it pays a penny per stream, and that 52% of subscription revenue goes to them via record labels.

By William Gallagher | 3 days ago

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Glossy 'Apple Pencil 3' on display in video by new leaker

3 days ago

Glossy 'Apple Pencil 3' on display in video by new leaker

A new leaker claiming to have information from inside Chinese factories shared a short video of a glossy "Apple Pencil 3."

By Wesley Hilliard | 3 days ago

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Environmental Progress Report details Apple's plan for carbon neutrality by 2030

3 days ago

Environmental Progress Report details Apple's plan for carbon neutrality by 2030

Apple has released its annual Environmental Progress Report, describing how its efforts to become carbon neutral are continuing, and helped by the move to Apple Silicon.

By William Gallagher | 3 days ago

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Apple event preview, 'AirPods 3' leaks, 'iPhone 13' rumors on the AppleInsider podcast

3 days ago

Apple event preview, 'AirPods 3' leaks, 'iPhone 13' rumors on the AppleInsider podcast

Apple's event scheduled for April 20 will likely feature a new iPad Pro and "AirTags," "iPhone 13" rumors, Apple TV, and more, all on this week's episode of the AppleInsider Podcast.

By Stephen Robles | 3 days ago

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Firefox 90 to remove browser's built-in FTP support

3 days ago

Firefox 90 to remove browser's built-in FTP support

After steadily deprecating the ability to FTP files from within Firefox, Mozilla is to remove the feature entirely from its version 90 release later this year.

By William Gallagher | 3 days ago

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Apple TV+ review: 'Tiny World' and 'Earth at Night in Color' keep up the wonder in second seasons

3 days ago

Apple TV+ review: 'Tiny World' and 'Earth at Night in Color' keep up the wonder in second seasons

Just in time for Earth Day, Apple brings new seasons of its fine nature shows "Tiny World" and "Earth at Night in Color," mere months after their initial debuts.

By Stephen Silver | 3 days ago

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Leak shows much larger 'iPhone 13 Pro Max' camera, slightly thicker chassis

3 days ago

Leak shows much larger 'iPhone 13 Pro Max' camera, slightly thicker chassis

New 3D-printed mockups based on leaked designs for the "iPhone 13" range backup previous claims of a thicker chassis, but also significantly larger camera bump on the "iPhone 13 Pro Max."

By William Gallagher | 3 days ago

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Apple's Lisa Jackson joins Time 2030: 'Equity should be the bedrock of environmental progress'

3 days ago

Apple's Lisa Jackson joins Time 2030: 'Equity should be the bedrock of environmental progress'

Apple's Lisa Jackson has joined the Time 2030 Committee, penning a brief article stressing the need to tackle climate change by working with the communities most impacted by it.

By Will Shanklin | 3 days ago

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Scam children's app on App Store flips to bogus online casino for users in Turkey

3 days ago

Scam children's app on App Store flips to bogus online casino for users in Turkey

An iPhone app — now apparently pulled by Apple — posed as a children's game while hiding an online casino for users in Turkey and other countries.

By Will Shanklin | 3 days ago

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Whale documentary 'Fathom' surfaces on Apple TV+ on June 25

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Whale documentary 'Fathom' surfaces on Apple TV+ on June 25

Two scientist embark on a quest to unravel the mystery of why whales sing on new Apple TV+ documentary "Fathom."

By Wesley Hilliard | 3 days ago

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San Francisco Bay Area Clipper Card now supports Apple Pay with Express Transit

4 days ago

San Francisco Bay Area Clipper Card now supports Apple Pay with Express Transit

The Clipper Card can be added to Apple Pay and used with Express Transit features in the San Fransisco Bay area.

By Wesley Hilliard | 4 days ago

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