News Archives for 04/2023

New malware targeting macOS users is being sold on Telegram

A new macOS malware being sold on Telegram is capable of extracting autofill information, passwords, wallets, and more — but it's easy to avoid. Here's how.

Amber Neely | 1 year ago

Watch Strap Co. Fury Apple Watch band review: timeless and practical

The Watch Strap Co. Fury Diamond Edition Apple Watch Strap is an armor-like, stainless steel band that's stylish and built to last.

Lila Riesen | 1 year ago

Apple's 2023 MacBook Pro is back on sale for $1,749, but the deal ends soon

Price wars continue on Apple's newest MacBook Pro, with B&H Photo now offering shoppers $250 off the standard 2023 14-inch laptop. M2 Max models are also heavily discounted.

Christine McKee | 1 year ago

Deals: 2023 MacBook Pro $1,749, 76% off ThinkPad Yoga 11e, Chromecast with Google TV $20, more

Today's top deals include 75% off a 6-pack of Apple Watch bands, 61% off a ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 Intel, an Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni robot vacuum and mop combo for $999, and 43% off an Aquasonic Black Series ultra whitening electric toothbrush.

Jess Pingrey | 1 year ago

iPhone 15 Pro rumor roundup, iOS 17 Wallet, Find My, & Journal app

This week, on the AppleInsider Podcast, your hosts do an iPhone 15 Pro rumor roundup, talk potential tweaks for Wallet and Find My in iOS 17, review possible limitations on sideloading, and review Apple's plans to expand their health services.

Wesley Hilliard | 1 year ago

Apple accused of stalling union negotiations with Apple Towson employees

Representatives of the new Apple worker's union at the Towson retail store are publicly expressing concern that Apple may not be bargaining with unionized employees in good faith.

Amber Neely | 1 year ago

Apple's long-rumored all-glass tactile keyboard may be real sooner rather than later

Apple has been working on technologies to elevate glass on demand for keyboards and notifications for a long time, and newly published research from Carnegie Mellon may have a solution.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Music changed forever with Apple's iTunes Music Store 20 years ago

On April 28, 2003, Steve Jobs announced the iTunes Music Store with 200,000 songs and a few exclusives that not only changed the record industry then, it paved the way to today's streaming.

William Gallagher | 1 year ago

Acefast Fast Charge Power Bank M1 review: Beautiful exterior with a not so beautiful price

The Acefast Fast Charge Power Bank M1 offers a unique design with multiple ports to charge more than one device at a time — but at a too-high price tag.

Nathaniel Pangaro | 1 year ago

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After years of silence, Apple finally reveals how many App Store users it has in Europe

The European Digital Services Act is about to be fully enforced, and as part of the law, Apple has been forced to disclose how many users it has in Europe for the first time in five years.

Mike Wuerthele | 1 year ago

VogDUO's magnetic wireless car charger for iPhone adds class with leather

VogDUO's Magnetic Wireless Car Charger for iPhone combines utility and style for a luxury charging experience with a sleekly-designed MagSafe-compatible charger for use inside a vehicle.

AppleInsider Staff | 1 year ago

Apple Music Classical live concert being held at Tower Theatre Store

Another Apple Music Classical celebration concert is being held, this time at Apple Tower Theatre in LA on April 30, but tickets have already sold out.

Wesley Hilliard | 1 year ago

YouTube Music is Google's second way to listen to podcasts

Beyond just Google Podcasts, YouTube has begun rolling out a new feature that allows US users to listen to podcasts on the YouTube Music app.

Amber Neely | 1 year ago

Get an extra 20% off over 1,000 open box Apple products with these blowout deals

AppleInsider readers are eligible for an additional 20% off open-box Macs, iPads, Apple Watch, accessories and more, with more than 1,000 Apple products to choose from. Each device comes with a 1-year Apple or Adorama warranty.

Christine McKee | 1 year ago

Apple's diversity efforts are 'selfish & practical' says head of developer relations

Apple's head of developer relations, Susan Prescott, says the company continues to focus on inclusion and diversity and promises new features at WWDC 2023.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

MicroLED Apple Watch launch in fall 2025, claims new rumor

A previous report claimed that Apple would release an Apple Watch with a MicroLED display in 2023, but a new rumor pushes that to 2025.

Rumor Score

🤔 Possible

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Daily Deals: $1,200 off MacBook Pro, $999 iMac, Apple Watch Series 7 from $230, more

Today's top deals include a Samsung Galaxy S23 for $860, 40% off Bang & Olufsen Beoplay wireless earbuds, 55% off a Razer Opus X wireless noise cancellation headset, and up to 25% off Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 options.

Jess Pingrey | 1 year ago

Apple is producing USB-C EarPods for the iPhone 15

Apple is reportedly working on wired EarPods with a USB-C cable ahead of the iPhone 15 lineup as an AirPods alternative, covered under the "Made for i" program.

Rumor Score

🤯 Likely

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Internal fighting and privacy concerns hinder Apple's ability to modernize Siri

A new report highlights Apple's ongoing struggles to modernize its smart assistant, Siri, at a time when artificial intelligence chatbots are poised to reign supreme.

Amber Neely | 1 year ago

Apple captures highest Chinese smartphone sales since 2015 in a market decline

Although China's smartphone market experienced its weakest first quarter since 2014, Apple managed to achieve the highest market share and smartphone sales in the region.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Amazon's $999 iMac 24-inch deal is back, save $500 on the 8-core GPU spec

Back and now available in multiple colors! Amazon dropped prices on the 24-inch iMac with an M1 8-core GPU to only $999, a full $500 cheaper than through Apple directly. This price is the lowest we've seen on any iMac in the last 30 days, and stock will not last long.

Michael Stroup | 1 year ago

Aqara G4 Video Doorbell review: The best wireless doorbell with HomeKit Secure Video

The all-new Aqara G4 Video Doorbell stands out from a crowded market not just because of its affordable price but by being the only battery-powered model to support HomeKit Secure Video.

Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

Despite global smartphone market contraction, Apple is thriving with 21% market share

Apple was the only company to grow its market share year-over-year, even though global smartphone shipments have been on a downward trend.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Sketchy rumor suggests Apple Watch will be able to sync with Mac & iPad

A new leak suggests that the Apple Watch may soon be capable of syncing with more than one Apple device at once — although it's not clear why.

Rumor Score

🙄 Unlikely

Amber Neely | 1 year ago

Geometric Goods AirTag travel wallet: More stylish than secure

The Geometric Goods AirTag travel wallet can make a timeless gift — but it lacks a critical security feature.

Catherine Cargill | 1 year ago

Former Apple buyer sentenced to three years in prison for $17 million fraud conspiracy

After pleading guilty to over $17 million in fraud, a former parts and services buyer has now been sentenced for his crime, and will be paying Apple and the IRS for the rest of his life.

Mike Wuerthele | 1 year ago

Special iPadOS 17 version for bigger screens rumor makes no sense

In the latest chapter of the on-again off-again saga surrounding iPads larger than the existing iPad Pro, a new leaker suggests that a special version of iPadOS is being developed — but there's no reason for it to exist.

Rumor Score

🙄 Unlikely

Mike Wuerthele | 1 year ago