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Parler lurching back to life, still absent from Apple App Store, Google Play

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Parler lurching back to life, still absent from Apple App Store, Google Play

Controversial social media venue Parler is showing signs of on a new hosting platform, but has not resumed service or appeared on Apple's or Google's platforms.

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Foxconn gets green light for $270M factory in Vietnam

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Foxconn gets green light for $270M factory in Vietnam

Foxconn is set to build a new factory to produce tablets and computers in Vietnam, which could be part of Apple's plan to widen its iPad and MacBook production lines outside of China.

By Malcolm Owen | 15 minutes ago

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CES 2021 roundup, Arlo adds HomeKit, and listener questions on HomeKit Insider

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CES 2021 roundup, Arlo adds HomeKit, and listener questions on HomeKit Insider

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, Arlo adds HomeKit, your hosts cover everything HomeKit-related from CES 2021, and we touch on a few new listener questions related to smart locks.

By Andrew O'Hara | 21 minutes ago

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How to type emoji on Mac

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How to type emoji on Mac

If you've ever wanted an easy way to add an emoji to a message, email, or comment section, here's how to type emoji in nearly any text field from your Mac — no Touch Bar required.

By Amber Neely | 1 hour ago

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Samsung heir returns to prison over South Korean bribery scandal

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Samsung heir returns to prison over South Korean bribery scandal

Samsung vice chairman and heir Lee Jae-yong has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for his role in a national bribery scandal.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 hour ago

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Apple honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with homepage redesign

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Apple honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with homepage redesign

Apple has replaced its regular homepage with a tribute to civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

By William Gallagher | 2 hours ago

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Prototype iPhone 5s shown in black and slate gray colors

19 hours ago

Prototype iPhone 5s shown in black and slate gray colors

A prototype of the iPhone 5s has surfaced with an unusual slate grey backing, a darker color scheme that may have been used to disguise the iPhone model ahead of its launch.

By Malcolm Owen | 19 hours ago

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Apple's MagSafe Charger for iPhone 12 is on sale at Amazon right now

19 hours ago

Apple's MagSafe Charger for iPhone 12 is on sale at Amazon right now

Those putting off picking up a MagSafe Charger for the latest iPhone can now save 8% on the popular accessory, with units in stock at Amazon.

By Christine McKee | 19 hours ago

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Signal app recovers from outage caused by new user flood

21 hours ago

Signal app recovers from outage caused by new user flood

Privacy-focused messaging app Signal is back online after an outage lasting more than 24 hours, an extended downtime caused by a large rush of users switching to the app.

By Malcolm Owen | 21 hours ago

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FBI investigates Capitol attack iPhone data over & school iPad recoveries in the Apple Crime Blotter

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FBI investigates Capitol attack iPhone data over & school iPad recoveries in the Apple Crime Blotter

The FBI collects location data as evidence for the Capitol attack investigation, an arrest over an iPhone viral video, an armed robbery of a Boost Mobile store, and more in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.

By Stephen Silver | 1 day ago

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Bumble warns Apple privacy push could hurt business in IPO filing

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Bumble warns Apple privacy push could hurt business in IPO filing

The dating app Bumble used its IPO filing on Friday to warn investors Apple's ongoing efforts to improve user privacy may hurt its bottom line in the long run.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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DOJ keeps 80-year-old music licensing rules affecting Apple Music intact

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DOJ keeps 80-year-old music licensing rules affecting Apple Music intact

The Department of Justice has chosen to keep 80-year-old consent decrees relating to music licensing rules intact, a decision that keeps the way Apple Music secures licenses for songs and tracks the same without any major legal changes.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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Apple adds 'Privacy' collection to iOS Tips app

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Apple adds 'Privacy' collection to iOS Tips app

Apple this week expanded the first-party iOS Tips app to include a section covering hardware, software, and account privacy.

By AppleInsider Staff | 2 days ago

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Here's where Apple Stores have reopened and closed again around the world

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Here's where Apple Stores have reopened and closed again around the world

Apple's retail operations continue to be impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Here's where Apple Stores have opened, as well as where they are closed, updated on January 15 with seven store closures across Georgia, Texas, and Washington DC.

By Wesley Hilliard | 2 days ago

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Apple Maps now shows curated list of volunteer opportunities from VolunteerMatch

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Apple Maps now shows curated list of volunteer opportunities from VolunteerMatch

Apple is now including guides curated by VolunteerMatch in its Apple Maps platform, making it easier for users to find ways to give back to their communities.

By Mike Peterson | 2 days ago

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Apple starts early work on folding iPhone, testing in-screen Touch ID for 'iPhone 13'

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Apple starts early work on folding iPhone, testing in-screen Touch ID for 'iPhone 13'

Apple has started early development work on a foldable iPhone and is planning incremental changes for its 2021 iPhone lineup, though one major upgrade could see the inclusion of an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

By Mike Peterson | 2 days ago

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Apple now blocking new installs of sideloaded iOS apps on M1 Macs

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Apple now blocking new installs of sideloaded iOS apps on M1 Macs

Apple has enabled server-side protections against sideloading iPhone and iPad apps onto M1-based Macs, though previously installed apps will continue to function.

By Wesley Hilliard | 2 days ago

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Judge denies new Apple & VirnetX trial, Apple will likely owe more than $1B

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Judge denies new Apple & VirnetX trial, Apple will likely owe more than $1B

As Apple's legal battle with VirnetX over FaceTime patent infringement nears an end, Apple may find itself owing the Nevada-based security company over $1 billion in interest and royalties.

By Amber Neely | 2 days ago

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Apple Watch may be able to detect coronavirus infection days before tests can

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Apple Watch may be able to detect coronavirus infection days before tests can

The Apple Watch may be able to detect if a wearer has coronavirus days before they are diagnosed or symptoms appear, a new body of research shows.

By Mike Peterson | 2 days ago

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Apple extends existing Apple TV+ free trials for a second time

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Apple extends existing Apple TV+ free trials for a second time

The one-year free trial of Apple TV+ has been extended again, this time from February to July.

By Wesley Hilliard | 2 days ago

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Apple working on redesigned iMac, two Mac Pros, cheaper display for 2021

2 days ago

Apple working on redesigned iMac, two Mac Pros, cheaper display for 2021

Apple is reportedly planning to release a redesigned iMac lineup with Apple Silicon chips, two new Mac Pro models, and a cheaper display in 2021.

By Mike Peterson | 2 days ago

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Apple highlights students shooting movies with iPhone in new video

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Apple highlights students shooting movies with iPhone in new video

The latest "Shot on iPhone" campaign highlights techniques used by student filmmakers in a new video.

By Wesley Hilliard | 2 days ago

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Apple considering premium podcast service to compete with Amazon, Spotify

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Apple considering premium podcast service to compete with Amazon, Spotify

Apple is reportedly mulling the release of a paid podcast subscription service, in an attempt to generate more revenue, and lure creators away from rivals like Spotify and Amazon.

By Mike Peterson | 2 days ago

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Apple TV+ show 'For All Mankind' gets new extended season 2 trailer

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Apple TV+ show 'For All Mankind' gets new extended season 2 trailer

Hit Apple TV+ show "For All Mankind" returns with some cast favorites and newcomers as viewers re-enter this alternate history drama set in 1983.

By Wesley Hilliard | 2 days ago

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Flashlight on iPhone - everything you need to know

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Flashlight on iPhone - everything you need to know

It's just the light on the back of your iPhone, yet that flashlight is remarkably flexible — and there are so many ways to turn it on or off quickly.

By William Gallagher | 2 days ago

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Best price: M1 Mac mini with 16GB RAM in stock, on sale for $835

2 days ago

Best price: M1 Mac mini with 16GB RAM in stock, on sale for $835

Equipped with 16GB of memory, Apple's compact M1 Mac mini is back in stock and discounted to $835 with exclusive promo code savings.

By Christine McKee | 2 days ago

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Apple CEO Tim Cook to talk Parler removal, free speech on Fox News

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Apple CEO Tim Cook to talk Parler removal, free speech on Fox News

Apple CEO Tim Cook will sit down with Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace on Jan. 17 to discuss content moderation, free speech, and the company's removal of Parler from the App Store.

By Mike Peterson | 2 days ago

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Apple App Store boots social media app Wimkin over user calls for violence [u]

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Apple App Store boots social media app Wimkin over user calls for violence [u]

Apple has removed social media app Wimkin from its App Store as part of a growing crackdown on platforms that don't do enough to moderate content.

By Mike Peterson | 2 days ago

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Amazon, 'big five' book publishers sued for ebook price fixing

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Amazon, 'big five' book publishers sued for ebook price fixing

The 'Big Five' book publishers and Amazon have been accused of price fixing in a class action suit by the same law firm which successfully sued Apple over the same issue in 2011.

By William Gallagher | 2 days ago

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Is AppleCare+ worth it for AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max?

3 days ago

Is AppleCare+ worth it for AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max?

Apple's tiny AirPods, AirPods Pro, and larger AirPods Max, are surely worth protecting under AppleCare+. Except Apple has run the numbers, and what it will — and won't — cover you for makes all the difference.

By William Gallagher | 3 days ago

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Incoming Intel CEO demands better chips than 'lifestyle company in Cupertino'

3 days ago

Incoming Intel CEO demands better chips than 'lifestyle company in Cupertino'

Intel's new CEO Pat Gelsinger is making some big promises as he prepares to start work at the company, targeting Apple directly from the start.

By Wesley Hilliard | 3 days ago

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CES 2021 report, MacBook docking tips, Bluetooth problems on the AppleInsider Podcast

3 days ago

CES 2021 report, MacBook docking tips, Bluetooth problems on the AppleInsider Podcast

This week, on the AppleInsider Podcast, we discuss CES 2021 unveils of compelling accessories for iPhone and iPad, plus tips for docking your MacBook Pro — and beating Bluetooth issues.

By Stephen Robles | 3 days ago

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TSMC 'on track' for testing 3nm Apple Silicon processors in 2021

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TSMC 'on track' for testing 3nm Apple Silicon processors in 2021

Apple Silicon processor supplier TSMC is reportedly on schedule to begin risk production of 3nm chips in 2021, with full volume production in the second half of 2022.

By William Gallagher | 3 days ago

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Apple TV+ review: 'Servant' is still creepy, but returns are diminishing

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Apple TV+ review: 'Servant' is still creepy, but returns are diminishing

The series, returning for its second season on January 15, goes deeper into its strange mythology, but loses much of its compelling strength.

By Stephen Silver | 3 days ago

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MagSafe return & better displays in 2021 MacBook Pro backed in new report

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MagSafe return & better displays in 2021 MacBook Pro backed in new report

A second report about forthcoming 2021 Apple Silicon MacBook Pro models echoes claims that they will include the return of MagSafe charging, and have better displays versus the 2020 counterparts.

By William Gallagher | 3 days ago

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Apple adds warning over third-party cameras in iOS 14.4

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Apple adds warning over third-party cameras in iOS 14.4

The latest beta release of iOS 14 reveals that Apple is about to add cameras to its series of on-screen warnings when non-Apple parts are used in iPhone repairs.

By William Gallagher | 3 days ago

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Apple testing vapor chamber thermal tech for next-gen iPhone, Kuo says

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Apple testing vapor chamber thermal tech for next-gen iPhone, Kuo says

Noted TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo in a report on Friday said recent industry surveys indicate Apple is "aggressively" testing vapor chamber thermal systems for use in iPhone, suggesting the technology will make its way to the flagship handset in the near future.

By Mikey Campbell | 3 days ago

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Kuo: Redesigned MacBook Pro models with MagSafe, no Touch Bar, more ports coming in Q3

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Kuo: Redesigned MacBook Pro models with MagSafe, no Touch Bar, more ports coming in Q3

Apple is predicted to release two new MacBook Pro models sporting an "all-new design form factor" and a multitude of hardware changes in the third quarter of 2021, according to noted TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

By Mikey Campbell | 3 days ago

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Apple Stores in capital area to temporarily close ahead of inauguration

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Apple Stores in capital area to temporarily close ahead of inauguration

Apple is temporarily shuttering brick-and-mortar stores surrounding the nation's capital in Washington, D.C., in preparation of Inauguration Day on Jan. 20.

By AppleInsider Staff | 3 days ago

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Apple rumored to deliver Apple Music and Podcasts apps to Microsoft Store

3 days ago

Apple rumored to deliver Apple Music and Podcasts apps to Microsoft Store

A rumor on Thursday claims Apple is developing native Apple Music and Podcasts apps for dissemination on the Microsoft Store, though it remains unclear if the company plans to replace iTunes for Windows.

By AppleInsider Staff | 3 days ago

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