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Apple Square One retail store in Toronto moving to larger location
An Apple Store in the Toronto, Canada Square One mall is moving to a larger location, but no other details are available.
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Latest macOS Sonoma update is breaking some USB hubs in monitors
According to some scattered user reports, updating macOS to Sonoma 14.4 is causing some USB hubs embedded in monitors to stop working and there doesn't seem to be a clear fix.
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Get free Clash of Clans gems when buying an Apple gift card at select retailers
Next time you're heading out to the store, you can snag an Apple gift card and redeem it for free gems in Clash of Clans — assuming you're heading to one of the stores participating.
M3 MacBook Air deals: save up to $190 on every config with AppleCare
Exclusive coupon savings are in effect on Apple's M3 MacBook Air, with every 13-inch and 15-inch configuration eligible for triple-digit savings. Plus, grab a $40 discount on AppleCare.
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Another Apple supplier hit by cancellation of a massive micro LED delivery project
A second micro LED supplier has announced the abrupt cancellation of a project believed to be for micro LED displays for the Apple Watch Ultra 3.
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Apple Arcade's April additions include two with Apple Vision Pro support
Subscribers of Apple Arcade will be able to play five new titles, with the list including "Crossy Road Castle" and "Solitare Stories" for Apple Vision Pro.
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Apple increases R&D in China with two lab expansions
Apple is significantly increasing its R&D facilities in China, with the expansion of an applied research lab in Shanghai and a new lab constructed in Shenzhen.
EU antitrust chief remarks about $2 billion Apple Music fine ignores Spotify dominance
In an interview on Monday, the European Union antitrust chief said that its $2 billion fine on Apple Music was over obvious consumer harms leading to discovery issues — despite Spotify holding more than twice the market share.
Cook's charm offensive: Apple visited Biden's White House 87 times
Apple's lobbying efforts under CEO Tim Cook has continued throughout the term of President Joe Biden, with executives, lobbyists, and Cook himself visiting the White House 87 times in four years.
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How to use the new transcripts feature in Apple Podcasts
Auto-generated podcast transcripts are now available in the Apple Podcasts app, and is one of the most useful features of the recent iOS and iPadOS 17.4 update. Here's how to try it out for yourself.
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Freeform rumored to get new navigation feature called 'Scenes' in iOS 18
Rumor suggests that Apple's infinite canvas app, Freeform, will get a new "Scenes" feature in iOS 18 that improves navigation across large boards.
Apple is planning to use artificial intelligence to optimize App Store ads
Apple is planning on harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to buy and place ads in its App Store, similar to how Google's Performance Max and Meta's Advantage+ platforms work.
Tim Cook sneaks in Apple Vision Pro promo while congratulating Porsche
Porsche has launched its new Taycan Turbo GT electric vehicle, and announced a Race Engineer Cockpit app for the Apple Vision Pro.
Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD is on sale for $2,399 ($200 off)
In stock with free 2-day shipping, Apple's upgraded MacBook Pro 14-inch is $200 off. Plus, save $50 on AppleCare.
HoloLens 2 swapped for Apple Vision Pro in UK spinal fusion operation
A surgical assistant in London switched from HoloLens 2 to Apple Vision Pro for an operation and described it as a groundbreaking change.
Another factory-sealed original iPhone hits the auction block
An ultra-rare 4GB original-release iPhone has been put up for auction, and if sales records hold true, it is poised to bring in over $100,000.
Ikea Matter hub, SwitchBot Lock Pro, & Mila air purifier on the HomeKit Insider podcast
On this episode of HomeKit Insider, your hosts touch on lots of new smart home news and product releases before going hands-on with a new air purifier.
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Apple Vision Pro gives developers a chance to positively impact the future of healthcare
The Apple Vision Pro could prove useful both in and out of the operating room as developers find new ways to utilize spatial computing.
Bitcoin app accused of stealing $120,000 in another App Store failure [u]
Reports of another fake bitcoin wallet in the App Store are claiming that "Leather Wallet & Hiro Bitcoin" took over $120,000 in a single fraudulent transaction.
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AirPods Pro could gain hearing aid mode in iOS 18
The AirPods Pro could benefit from a new hearing aid mode in iOS 18, a report forecasts, with upgrades to the low and mid-tier models also expected sometime in 2024.
Apple walks away empty handed at the Oscars
Despite 13 Academy Award nominations, Apple TV+ won none at the Oscars ceremony, in a year that saw almost all streamers shut out. Here's why that matters.
How to use Apple's Time Capsule for backups on a modern wireless network
Time Capsule was Apple's discontinued line of network backup products. This is how you could use one on a modern network.
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Denver to pay $3.76M to grandmother due to "Find My" error
Police who wrongly raided and ransacked an elderly woman's home looking for a stolen truck and guns with Apple's Find My have cost the city of Denver $3.76 million in compensation and damages.
New iPads, Pencil, Magic Keyboard are still on the way
After the release of MacBook Air with M3, a report insists that updated iPad models are still on the way, accompanied by new accessories.
Apple offers one-month-free trial of MLS Season Pass
Apple is hoping to increase the number of subscribers to the MLS Season Pass, by alerting potential viewers to an offer of a free month's access.
How to refurbish a fifth-generation Time Capsule
Apple's 5th generation Time Capsule allows you to wirelessly back up your hardware. Here's how to refurbish the combined base station and NAS device.
Best Buy slashes Apple's MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD to $1,299
Best Buy has issued a steeper price cut on Apple's loaded 13-inch MacBook Pro, now $1,299 for My Best Buy Plus members, while the base model has fallen to $899. But hurry, as these flash deals won't last long.
Parallels Desktop updated with better gaming performance & improved Clipboard
Parallels Desktop now improves clipboard syncing between the Mac and Windows or Linux virtual machines, fixes some game graphics bugs, and gives users more customization controls.
New M3 MacBook Air has changes that make the SSD faster than the last model
Apple has finally fixed its SSD speeds in the entry-level model of M3 MacBook Air, with it now using two flash chips in parallel instead of just one.
Apple's newest hire is another step towards ads in Apple TV+
Apple has hired away an advertising executive from NBCUniversal, as it continues to build out its rumored video ad business for Apple TV+.
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Weekend's best Apple deals offer record-low prices on MacBooks, monitors & more
Apple deals are heating up this weekend, as the launch of the M3 MacBook Air drives prices down to record-low levels on M2 models. Plus, grab an external display at up to $750 off.
Apple to join other luxury retail locations in Miami Worldcenter
Apple has inked a lease agreement to build a new Apple Store at Miami Worldcenter, set to show up by 2025 at the earliest.
M3 MacBook Air arrives, Apple Vision Pro stays, and Apple Car goes
We've had one month with Apple Vision Pro, we're seeing strange days with the EU and Epic Games, plus the M3 MacBook Air is here, all on the AppleInsider podcast.
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iPad Air 6 could get 10th generation iPad landscape FaceTime camera
A new rumor suggests that Apple will move the camera on the next-generation iPad Air to the horizontal center, the same as it did with the 2022 iPad.
Under pressure, Apple will restore Epic Games' developer account in the EU
Epic has committed to not violating Apple's App Store rules and DMA policies, and now both Apple and Epic Games are saying that Epic's third-party app store developer's account will be restored.
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VIP members, get exclusive deals on Apple's M3 MacBook Air
Preorder deals are in effect on Apple's new M3 MacBook Air, with both 13-inch and 15-inch models eligible for the exclusive VIP coupon.
iPhone 16 Pro Capture button shown off in new CAD leak
A series of renders claimed to be of the iPhone 16 Pro back up questionable claims of a Capture button, but also suggest the existing Action button will be made larger.
What Apple Switcher ad star Ellen Feiss is doing now
Student Ellen Feiss may have looked stoned in her famous Apple Switcher ad, but it turns out that she wasn't kidding when she claimed that the paper a PC destroyed was "really good."
EU DMA architect says Apple seems to want to be fined for non-compliance
A Member of the European Parliament who worked on the EU's Digital Markets Act says Apple banning Epic Games is is weird, and so is likely to mean it becomes the first Big Tech firm to be fined under the new law.
Apple's eighth Shanghai Apple Store is coming soon
Apple has announced a new store called Apple Jing'an will be opening shortly in central Shanghai, China.
Apple has enough iPad Pro OLED screens ordered to make it through Christmas
A new industry report claims that Apple will announce two new iPad Pro models before the end of March, and suppliers are readying 8.5 million OLED panels to keep the supply lines full through the end of the year.
Georgia's largest healthcare system switches to the Mac
Emory Healthcare is switching to the Mac, making the MacBook Air its default laptop for clinicians.
How to take a full-page screenshot on iPhone
It's surprisingly simple to capture a long web page in a single screenshot on your iPhone or iPad, and edit it to hold just the information you want.
Apple TV+ movies struggling to prevail in theaters still considered 'profitable'
Apple TV+ appears to be pulling some accounting magic after its latest $700 million run of films, which captured only $466 million in revenue, but the company still considers two of them profitable.
New accessibility features rumored for iOS 18 & macOS 15
Apple is rumored to be working on accessibility features like voice-activated shortcuts, Live Speech categories, and improved font size control across the system in iOS 18 and macOS 15.
Third-party App Stores will only work for 30 days if you leave the EU
In a document spelling out the limitations of the third-party App Store process, Apple has made clear how long third-party app stores installed on an iPhone will continue to work when the user leaves the European Union.
Apple has a specific Windows Migration Assistant version for macOS Sonoma
Apple has released an update for its tool to help users transfer from a Windows PC to a Mac specific to macOS Sonoma.
Microsoft Office Home & Business is 77% off during latest flash sale
Save 77% on the Mac version of Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 with a limited-time coupon. This standalone license includes programs like Excel and Word, without having to manage a subscription.
Apple isn't done with concessions in iOS to placate the European Union
While many developers and agencies have accused Apple of shirking its requirement to comply with the Digital Markets Act, Apple has provided an outline of changes it believes will appease the European Union now, and in the future.
Steve Jobs' signature on 1976 Apple check will fetch thousands at auction
Steve Jobs personally footed the bill for Apple's phone expenses in 1976, and the check he signed is currently up for auction.
Andrew Orr
Apple Watch owners can now update to watchOS 10.4
Apple has officially rolled out watchOS 10.4 for Apple Watch owners, with this update primarily focusing on improving user experience.
macOS Sonoma 14.4 now available with podcast captions and new emoji
Apple's macOS Sonoma 14.4 is a fairly minimal update with security fixes, but it does add a few more welcome features to the Mac.
Apple's tvOS 17.4 update now available for the Apple TV
Apple's latest update for the Apple TV has arrived, with the tvOS 17.4 release to the public containing support for Apple Music Shareplay.
Apple rolls out visionOS 1.1 with many bug fixes, Passcodes, and MDM
After a month of developer testing, Apple has released visionOS 1.1 for all users of the new headset.
Deals: Apple's M3 Max MacBook Pro 16-inch is $300 off today
Equipped with a powerful 40-core GPU and an abundance of RAM, this M3 Max MacBook Pro is also $300 off with free expedited shipping.
PayPal brings Tap to Pay on iPhone support for its business users
PayPal Zettle and Venmo business users can now take payments using Apple's Tap to Pay on iPhone.
Apple TV+ subscribers can tune in to 'Friday Night Baseball' starting March 29
On Thursday, Apple and Major League Baseball (MLB) announced that Apple TV+ subscribers can watch "Friday Night Baseball" every Friday during the 2024 regular season.
M3 MacBook Air review roundup: light and powerful AI machine
The first reviews for the new M3 MacBook Air are in, and overall they are a rave for how Apple's lightweight portable performs.
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