Apple forced to include charger with iPhone in Sao Paulo

Apple will be required to bundle a power adapter with iPhone models sold in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo, despite removing the accessory from the box elsewhere.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 28

Final hours: $899 MacBook Air, $639 Mac mini, $1,199 MacBook Pro

Cyber Monday has turned into Cyber Week with some of the year's best promotions still in effect on new Apple hardware for one more day. Find out where to pick up an Apple Silicon MacBook Air for $899 — or save $100 to $150 on 13-inch MacBook Pros. Prices start at $639 for the Late 2020 models.

Christine McKee 5 years ago 0

Julianna Margulies to join 'The Morning Show' for its second season

Julianna Margulies, known for her starring roles in "ER" and "The Good Wife," has joined the cast of Apple TV+ drama "The Morning Show."

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 4

Amazon Halo review: incredibly invasive, but helps you learn about yourself

Amazon certainly raised eyebrows when it announced its Halo fitness tracker. This tracker does what most others are capable of, such as activity and sleep tracking — but it also goes well past that, and crosses well into uncomfortable territory.

Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago 15

How to assign tasks to other people in Reminders in macOS Big Sur

It's an extremely useful feature that many advanced To Do apps don't have, but Apple has just added it to the basic Reminders in macOS Big Sur. Here's how to assign a task to someone and what happens when they've done it.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

Apple says that Apple Pay will launch in Mexico 'very soon'

Apple Pay is set to make its debut in Mexico "very soon" with support for some of the country's largest banks at launch.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 3

Amazon is in exclusive talks to purchase podcast startup Wondery

Amazon is reportedly in exclusive talks to buy podcast startup Wondery, the company behind several shows that have been adapted for Apple TV+.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 4

Apple issues third betas for iOS 14.3, iPadOS 14.3, tvOS 14.3, watchOS 7.2 [u]

Apple is now on its third generation of betas, providing developers with new builds of iOS 14.3, iPadOS 14.3, tvOS 14.3, watchOS 7.2.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 1

Apple Watch, AirPods market expansion edges out overall segment growth

Apple's wearables business grew 38.6% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2020, outpacing the broader market, while the Apple Watch segment grew 75% in the same period.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 6

Flash deal: Apple's 12.9-inch iPad Pro with LTE dips to $749 ($400 off)

With units in stock and free expedited delivery, AppleInsider's exclusive $400 discount on Apple's 12.9-inch iPad Pro at B&H offers the best price anywhere on a hot holiday gift idea. Plus, score a free pair of earbuds valued at $80.

Christine McKee 5 years ago 0

Ecobee adds HomeKit Secure Video support to SmartCamera with Voice Control

Ecobee is now rolling out a firmware update to its SmartCamera with Voice Control that brings support for Apple's HomeKit Secure Video for storing video in iCloud.

Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago 2

Apple Stores reopen in England allowing iPhone Upgrade Program to restart

After nearly a month of lockdown, England's 32 Apple Stores will reopen under the new tiered COVID restriction system, and customers are now able to use the iPhone Upgrade Program.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 1

Two MacBook Pro models getting mini LED in 2021, MacBook Air in 2022 says Kuo

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that as part of Apple's mini LED push, the company will release a pair of new MacBook Pro models in 2021 with the technology — and a "more affordable" MacBook Air in 2022.

Mike Wuerthele 5 years ago 22

Apple reveals 2020's most downloaded apps

Apple on Tuesday announced the year's most downloaded apps and games, lists topped by important productivity apps like Zoom and popular multiplayer hits including Among Us.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 8

Zoom, Disney+ named Apple's 'App Store Best of 2020'

Apple on Tuesday announced an annual list of App Store standouts, highlighting 15 apps that reflected user trends in a year shaped by a global pandemic and political unrest.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 4

iOS Wi-Fi exploit enables zero-click remote iPhone access without user knowledge

A newly discovered — and already patched — iOS vulnerability allowed hackers to access and gain control over nearby iPhones using a proprietary Apple wireless mesh networking protocol called AWDL.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 28

Consumer advocacy group sues Apple over iPhone throttling in four European countries

Consumer advocacy group Euroconsumer on Wednesday lodged lawsuits in Belgium and Spain over an iOS update that throttled iPhone CPU performance in the name of system stability, with two identical suits planned for Italy and Portugal.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 18

Apple's MagSafe Duo Charger now available for $129

Apple's MagSafe Duo Charger went up for sale through the online Apple Store on Tuesday, with the release coming more than a month after the accessory was unveiled at a special event in October.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 15

Hewlett Packard Enterprise leaving Silicon Valley, moving to Texas

Hewlett Packard Enterprise on Tuesday announced that it would be shifting away from Silicon Valley and relocating its headquarters from San Jose, California, to Houston, Texas.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 32

Apple releases new calibration tool for Pro Display XDR

Apple on Tuesday released a new Pro Display XDR calibration tool in the latest firmware update for the professional monitor.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 1

Salesforce to acquire Slack in $27.7 billion deal

Cloud service company Salesforce on Tuesday announced that it will acquire popular workplace messaging app Slack in a deal valued at $27.7 billion.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 4

How to set up HomeKit security camera activity zones in macOS Big Sur

With macOS Big Sur, you can make your HomeKit Secure Video camera notify you of movement only in selected portions of its field of view.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

Apple names its 2020 picks for best books, audiobooks, and podcasts

As the year is coming to a close, Apple has taken time to announce its yearly picks for its favorite media — today, it highlights the best books, audiobooks, and podcasts of 2020.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 3

Cyber Week Apple deals: save up to $400 on iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, AirPods

While Cyber Monday is over, many deals are still in full swing, with steep savings on Apple hardware, including the new M1 Macs, Apple Watches, AirPods, iMacs and more. AppleInsider has rounded up the best leftover deals from a bustling holiday weekend, with a few new discounts added to the mix.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 0

Roku hires Apple Siri architect Brian Pinkerton to lead advanced technology development

Roku has poached a senior Apple Siri executive to lead development of new technology for its own streaming software and platforms.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 5

Updated backdoor malware again targeting macOS users in Vietnam

A new version of an existing macOS backdoor thought to be tied to a nation-state hacking group is targeting Vietnamese Mac users.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 1

Cyber Week iPad Pro deals: save up to $150 on 11" iPad Pro, $400 off 12.9" model with LTE & free earbuds

Deals on iPad Pro models are hitting a fever pitch as we kick off December, with exclusive discounts on Apple's latest 2020 11-inch iPad Pros, along with an incredible offer on a 3rd Gen 12.9-inch iPad Pro with LTE that's on sale for $749 with free earbuds.

Christine McKee 5 years ago 0

Microsoft Teams adding CarPlay integration, new features for calling

Microsoft on Tuesday announced a slew of changes to the calling features on its Microsoft Teams app, including support for CarPlay and transferring calls between devices.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 3

Apple orders bilingual comedy 'Acapulco' starring Eugenio Derbez

Apple has announced a new bilingual comedy series arriving on Apple TV+, with the Eugenio Derbez-fronted "Acapulco" telling the story of a man working at a resort in Mexico.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 2

Apple VR headset may use fluid-filled lenses to counter a user's bad eyesight.

An Apple VR or AR headset may be able to automatically adjust the lenses placed in front of the user's eyes by using fluids to deform the shape of the lens to improve the user's eyesight.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 9

How to use the new editing and search features in Apple Notes

Apple hasn't exactly revamped Notes for macOS Big Sur, but it has brought some new enhancements that will be a boon to regular users.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

Zens Modular and extendable wireless chargers can power up to six devices

Smartphone accessory producer Zens has introduced its Modular line of charging accessories, a wireless charging system that can extend to accommodate multiple devices in one station.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 0

'Apple Car' windshield may feature a notch for sensors

A future "Apple Car" is likely to include sensors to allow it to be self-driving, and some of those sensors need a window or notch to allow them to work through the plastic or fiberglass of a vehicle body.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 13

Apple Watch bands could offer concealed batteries, enhanced fitness tracking

Apple is continuing to explore ways to improve the Apple Watch via bands, including adding an extra battery to the strap, as well as a fabric band capable of handling various fitness tracking capabilities.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 2

Advocacy groups urge Biden to keep big tech out of the White House

A collection of advocacy groups has called upon President-elect Joe Biden to prevent tech companies like Apple from influencing the administration, over accusations the tech giants are a threat to democracy in the United States.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 21

Judge backs Apple in BlueMail's App Store antitrust case

A key antitrust case against Apple and the App Store by BlueMail has been dismissed, potentially setting a precedent for the company's separate dispute with Epic Games.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 19

Apple donates millions of masks and face shields to Zambia, announced new (RED) efforts [u]

As part of its long-running (PRODUCT)RED efforts, Apple reports that it has supplied personal protective equipment to the Ministry of Health in Zambia.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 2

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