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Apple details iOS 14 requirements for default third-party browsers, email clients

7 hours ago

Apple details iOS 14 requirements for default third-party browsers, email clients

Apple in a recently published support document outlined code configurations, special restrictions and settings developers need to implement in order to offer apps as default alternatives to Safari and Mail in iOS 14.

By AppleInsider Staff | 7 hours ago

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Why your Mac might say its battery is 'Not Charging' on macOS Catalina

10 hours ago

Why your Mac might say its battery is 'Not Charging' on macOS Catalina

Apple, in a new support document, explains how a new "Not Charging" battery status is a feature of its macOS Catalina battery management tools.

By Mike Peterson | 10 hours ago

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Apple's iPad dominated Q2 2020 on work from home, remote learning boost

11 hours ago

Apple's iPad dominated Q2 2020 on work from home, remote learning boost

The tablet market, led by Apple's iPad, experienced a "renaissance" in the second quarter of 2020 thanks to new remote education and work-from-home trends, a report said Monday.

By Mike Peterson | 11 hours ago

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What HDR, HDR10, and DisplayHDR are, and what they mean to Apple users

12 hours ago

What HDR, HDR10, and DisplayHDR are, and what they mean to Apple users

Many devices, from televisions to smartphones, tout the ability to display HDR content, but the different formats and names can seem confusing. Here's AppleInsider's guide to what the different HDR video standards mean to you and your videos.

By Malcolm Owen | 12 hours ago

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Trump demands TikTok sell U.S. arm by September 15 or cease operation

12 hours ago

Trump demands TikTok sell U.S. arm by September 15 or cease operation

Trump continues to push back against the China-owned TikTok, giving the company a hard date to sell to a U.S. company before forcing the video service to shut down its operations in the U.S.

By Amber Neely | 12 hours ago

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Apple TV+ signs first-look deal with Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way

13 hours ago

Apple TV+ signs first-look deal with Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way

Apple TV+ has inked a first-look deal with Leonardo DiCaprio-founded Appian Way Productions.

By Mike Peterson | 13 hours ago

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Mac Microsoft Office 2016 users will lose 365 cloud services in October

14 hours ago

Mac Microsoft Office 2016 users will lose 365 cloud services in October

Users of all Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac apps will cease getting security updates in October, and will increasingly face performance and reliability issues as Microsoft drops support.

By William Gallagher | 14 hours ago

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European Apple Pay partner Boon is shutting down in October

14 hours ago

European Apple Pay partner Boon is shutting down in October

Digital banking service and European Apple Pay partner Boon announced on Monday that it would be shutting down in October 2020.

By Mike Peterson | 14 hours ago

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Six Apple production lines capable of $5 billion in exports allegedly moving to India

15 hours ago

Six Apple production lines capable of $5 billion in exports allegedly moving to India

An inconsistent report claims that unnamed Apple manufacturing partners are moving six iPhone production lines to India, as part of an increasing trend to relocate from China.

By William Gallagher | 15 hours ago

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Apple Card users can now get 3% Daily Cash at Panera Bread

15 hours ago

Apple Card users can now get 3% Daily Cash at Panera Bread

Panera on Monday announced that Apple Card users can now get 3% Daily Cash when ordering in-cafe or online.

By Mike Peterson | 15 hours ago

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Apple announces new unscripted travel series 'Long Way Up'

15 hours ago

Apple announces new unscripted travel series 'Long Way Up'

The series, starring Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, is set to debut to Apple TV+ on September 18 and will follow two friends as they trek through South and Central America on motorcycles.

By Amber Neely | 15 hours ago

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New eBay coupon knocks 20% off Apple Watches, AirPods, iPhones, iPads; CalDigit TS3 Plus dock $210

15 hours ago

New eBay coupon knocks 20% off Apple Watches, AirPods, iPhones, iPads; CalDigit TS3 Plus dock $210

Shoppers on a budget looking for the lowest prices on current Apple hardware can save an additional 20% at eBay this week on qualifying purchases. B&H also has the popular 15-port CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 Dock on sale for $209.99 ($40 off).

By Christine McKee | 15 hours ago

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Google announces the Pixel 4A, Pixel 4A 5G, Pixel 5 coming in fall

16 hours ago

Google announces the Pixel 4A, Pixel 4A 5G, Pixel 5 coming in fall

After months of speculation and rumored delays, Google has opened preorders for the Pixel 4A, with the Pixel 4A 5G and the Pixel 5 slated for release this fall.

By Amber Neely | 16 hours ago

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Swiss family arrested for $1M counterfeit iPhone repair fraud

16 hours ago

Swiss family arrested for $1M counterfeit iPhone repair fraud

A mother and son in Switzerland are accused of passing off fake iPhones in a $1 million warranty scam that saw them exchanged for real ones by Apple.

By William Gallagher | 16 hours ago

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Discussing Apple's App Store with Rogue Amoeba's Paul Kafasis on the AppleInsider podcast

18 hours ago

Discussing Apple's App Store with Rogue Amoeba's Paul Kafasis on the AppleInsider podcast

Following months of drama about Apple's App Store policies and procedures, your AppleInsider Podcast hosts talked to Mac developer and founder of Rogue Amoeba software, Paul Kafasis, to get the developer's point of view.

By Stephen Robles | 18 hours ago

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Google to buy stake in ADT in $450M Google Nest security deal

19 hours ago

Google to buy stake in ADT in $450M Google Nest security deal

Announced on Monday morning, the deal, worth $450 million, will establish a long-term commitment to partnership with ADT and will give Google a 6.6% share of the company.

By Amber Neely | 19 hours ago

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Here are five alternatives to TikTok on your iPhone or iPad

19 hours ago

Here are five alternatives to TikTok on your iPhone or iPad

With the threat of a presidential ban of TikTok looming, now may be a good time to find another service. Here's a few suggestions that could be the best replacement for you.

By Malcolm Owen | 19 hours ago

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Security Enclave vulnerability seems scary, but won't affect most iPhone users

20 hours ago

Security Enclave vulnerability seems scary, but won't affect most iPhone users

Security researchers have recently revealed a vulnerability in the Secure Enclave Processor, but while the data store for sensitive information means data including Apple Pay details and Face ID biometric records are potentially at risk to attackers, the reality is that it is still extremely unlikely to be a major issue for the vast majority of Apple customers.

By Malcolm Owen | 20 hours ago

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Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight camera update, Wemo smart plug review, & more on the HomeKit Insider podcast

21 hours ago

Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight camera update, Wemo smart plug review, & more on the HomeKit Insider podcast

In this week's HomeKit Insider Podcast, we talk about the details of the new HomeKit update to the Arlo Pro 3, review the Belkin Wemo, and more.

By Andrew O'Hara | 21 hours ago

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China Apple Stores host first Today at Apple sessions since reopening

21 hours ago

China Apple Stores host first Today at Apple sessions since reopening

A selection of Apple Stores in mainland China have resumed in-store Today at Apple education sessions on a limited basis.

By William Gallagher | 21 hours ago

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Time is running out for Verizon's best AirPods Pro deal, plus AirPods 2 $60 off

1 day ago

Time is running out for Verizon's best AirPods Pro deal, plus AirPods 2 $60 off

Verizon's cheapest AirPods Pro deal is about to end, so if you're looking for the best price on the wireless earphones you'll want to shop before the $30 discount runs out. AirPods 2 are also on sale, with AirPods with Wireless Charging Case now on sale for $139.98.

By Christine McKee | 1 day ago

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Google Pixel 4a launch expected on Monday

1 day ago

Google Pixel 4a launch expected on Monday

Google's rumored Pixel 4a could be made public on Monday, with the search giant preparing to unveil a new smartphone on Monday in the Pixel family, one that could be accompanied by a 5G model.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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Apple TV+ now free to watch on American Airlines flights

1 day ago

Apple TV+ now free to watch on American Airlines flights

Passengers of American Airlines have a new in-flight entertainment option, with Apple TV+ shows now available to view during flights, both from a passenger's mobile device and via seat-back screens for free.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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Apple asks UK landlords to cut Apple Store rents in half

1 day ago

Apple asks UK landlords to cut Apple Store rents in half

Apple has made a request to landlords in the United Kingdom to cut the amount of rent it pays by half and to offer a free rental period, a report claims, with Apple supposedly offering to extend its leases for those who take up its offer.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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Unreleased first-gen iPod touch shown with Mac Pro-like black coating

1 day ago

Unreleased first-gen iPod touch shown with Mac Pro-like black coating

Photographs of an allegedly unreleased version of the first-generation iPod touch have appeared online, with the pre-release editing shown to have a glossy coating that supposedly matched the 2013 Mac Pro.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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Big iPhone thefts from CBP and airport warehouses in the Apple Crime Blotter

1 day ago

Big iPhone thefts from CBP and airport warehouses in the Apple Crime Blotter

A dating scammer, a politician's campaign manager assaulted over iPhone, and CARES Act money used for Apple Store purchases.

By Stephen Silver | 1 day ago

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Apple Card COVID-19 assistance program extended into August

2 days ago

Apple Card COVID-19 assistance program extended into August

Apple has, once again, extended its COVID-19 Customer Assistance Program for Apple Card for another month, with customers able to defer their payments due in August without any penalty.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Apple purges nearly 30,000 apps from Chinese App Store

2 days ago

Apple purges nearly 30,000 apps from Chinese App Store

Apple has removed a large number of games and apps from the App Store in China, a research firm has determined, with almost 30,000 apps taken down in the middle of a crackdown on games that don't have the required government licensing to allow for in-app purchases.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Apple sunsets Dark Sky on Android and Wear OS

2 days ago

Apple sunsets Dark Sky on Android and Wear OS

Dark Sky, the popular weather app, is no longer available to download or use on Android and Wear OS, with the Apple-owned app now nonfunctional on Google's mobile and wearable device platforms.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Apple's assembly partners applying for India's $6.6B manufacturing incentive program

2 days ago

Apple's assembly partners applying for India's $6.6B manufacturing incentive program

Apple's assembly partners Foxconn, Pegatron, and Wistron have all applied to participate in India's $6.6 billion Production-Linked Incentive Scheme, in a bid for benefits for increasing production of smartphones in the country.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Apple Watch 'Series 6' could use smaller batteries than Series 5

2 days ago

Apple Watch 'Series 6' could use smaller batteries than Series 5

The Apple Watch Series 6 may have a comparable or shorter battery life compared to previous models, with regulatory filings indicating there could be three different sizes of battery used, with two out of the three smaller than the last generation and one larger.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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President Trump threatens to ban TikTok in the United States

2 days ago

President Trump threatens to ban TikTok in the United States

President Donald Trump threatened to ban the popular video app TikTok in the United States, an act that could take place on Saturday and risks raising tensions between the U.S. and China once more.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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NHL players stick iPhone 11 Pro to skates with tape in new ad spot

2 days ago

NHL players stick iPhone 11 Pro to skates with tape in new ad spot

Apple has released a new video marking NHL's return to play, with players from the Vegas Golden Knights filming unique footage using an iPhone 11 Pro on the ice, with the assistance of hockey tape.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Controversy, an antitrust hearing, and Tim Cook in a suit - July 2020 in Review

2 days ago

Controversy, an antitrust hearing, and Tim Cook in a suit - July 2020 in Review

There may not have been a new 2020 iMac, but Apple was rarely out of the headlines in July, with a series of controversies, an unimaginable amount of cash — and a surprising number of launches.

By William Gallagher | 2 days ago

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Developers rail against Apple App Store policy in wake of House antitrust hearing

3 days ago

Developers rail against Apple App Store policy in wake of House antitrust hearing

Major developers continue to deride Apple's App Store policies and call into question CEO Tim Cook's testimony at a U.S. House hearing this week, where he said the company treats all developers on the platform equally.

By Mikey Campbell | 3 days ago

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Apple buys startup that turns smartphones into mobile payments terminals

3 days ago

Apple buys startup that turns smartphones into mobile payments terminals

Apple recently purchased Mobeewave, a payments technology startup that developed a method by which smartphones like iPhone can be used as mobile payments terminals.

By Mikey Campbell | 3 days ago

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Apple spent $7.4M to lobby coronavirus, education, other issues in first half of 2020

3 days ago

Apple spent $7.4M to lobby coronavirus, education, other issues in first half of 2020

According to new data from the Center for Responsive Politics, Apple spent some $7.4 million in the first half of 2020 to lobby lawmakers on issues ranging from the coronavirus pandemic to remote learning.

By Mikey Campbell | 3 days ago

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Original iPad mini now considered 'vintage' by Apple

3 days ago

Original iPad mini now considered 'vintage' by Apple

Apple on Friday added the original 7.9-inch iPad mini, first released in 2012, to its list of vintage and obsolete devices.

By Mike Peterson | 3 days ago

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Google updates Exposure Notification system, first US app coming in 'weeks'

3 days ago

Google updates Exposure Notification system, first US app coming in 'weeks'

Google on Friday announced updates to the Exposure Notification System that it created in partnership with Apple, and said that the first U.S. app to use the framework will debut soon.

By Mike Peterson | 3 days ago

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Apple overtakes Saudi Aramco to become world's most valuable company

3 days ago

Apple overtakes Saudi Aramco to become world's most valuable company

The day after an incredible earnings report, Apple has overtaken oil giant Saudi Aramco to become the most valuable public traded company in the world on Friday.

By Mike Peterson | 3 days ago

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