Apple tops list of retailers for removal of hazardous chemicals from stores

Apple's environmental credentials have been praised, as it has scored the highest among retailers in the U.S. and Canada for removing hazardous chemicals and plastics.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 1

Madrid's fifth Apple Store opens November 28

Apple has announced the opening of Apple La Vaguada, in north Madrid, marking the city's fifth store and its first in ten years.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 0

'Mythic Quest' season 4 returns to Apple TV+ on January 29

Apple will be bringing back "Mythic Quest" to Apple TV+ for its fourth season in the new year, with spin-off series "Side Quest" to air right after its conclusion.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 7

M4 Pro Mac mini vs M1 Max Mac Studio compared: Smaller and better

The original Mac Studio still offers a lot of performance, but a comparatively-priced M4 Pro Mac mini offers a better deal. Here's what $1,200 could get you in either Mac flavor.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 23

Hack upgrades Mac Studio internal SSD for less than half of Apple's prices

All it takes is cracking open your Mac Studio and voiding your warranty, but it's been proven that you can upgrade to 8TB SSD for less than half what Apple charges.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 22

OWC Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD offers fast 6GB/s data transfers

OWC has released the Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD, an external drive that takes advantage of the M4 Pro and M4 Max Mac's connections.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 10

Google Gemini Live takes on Siri via a standalone iOS app

Google is increasing the competition with Siri and Apple Intelligence on iPhone, by releasing a standalone iOS app for Gemini.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 18

UK group wants $4 billion payout for iCloud users

The UK's "Which?" consumer group and publication is to sue Apple over what it claims is the company's anti-competitive way of locking users into paying for iCloud storage.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 39

M4 Mac mini review: The first redesign in years hides incredible computing power

Apple's long-overdue overhaul of the Mac mini shrinks an already great package even more, yet it still punches far above its weight class.

Mike Wuerthele 1 year ago 35

AirPods Pro crackling issue target of new class-action lawsuit

A class-action lawsuit is accusing Apple of false advertising, claiming the crackling issue of the first-gen AirPods Pro go against Apple's marketing promises.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 16

iPad is still Apple's second biggest device despite long term decline

A new report claims that despite overall sales declining, Apple's iPad continues to sell steadily, and is second only to the iPhone.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 14

Apple & A24 sign Lena Dunham to write movie about FTX crypto implosion

Apple and A24 are working on a film adaptation about Sam Bankman-Fried and the FTX crypto scandal, with the script set to be written by Lena Dunham.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 3

Apple's M4 Max 14-inch MacBook Pro is on sale for $2,999 & in stock

This popular M4 Max configuration packs a 32-core GPU and 1TB storage, making it a well-equipped model that's $200 off and in stock now.

Christine McKee 1 year ago 0

There will never be an Apple Ring, says rival with crossed fingers

The CEO of smart ring firm Oura has detailed the reasons there shouldn't be an Apple Ring, but sounds like he's hoping Apple is listening.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 18

How advanced content caching settings on the Mac works

Advanced configuration parameters control how your Mac stores cached Apple and iCloud content. Here's how to change the settings.

Chip Loder 1 year ago 4

Apple's smart display with smart home AI focus predicted for March 2025

The pivot from Apple Car set the stage for bigger investments in the smart home, and the initial products from that shift could be launching as soon as March according to a new rumor.

Wesley Hilliard 1 year ago 7

Power press: Fixes for Apple's oddly-placed Mac mini button

Apple's decision to place the power button of the M4 Mac mini underneath has been questioned by users. In some cases, they've come up with their own "solutions" to the problem.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 27

iOS 18.2 could receive a full public release with Image Playground & ChatGPT on December 9

iOS 18.2 with access to ChatGPT integrations, Image Playground, and Genmoji could finally roll out to the general public on December 9 based on a notice recently posted by a UK carrier.

Marko Zivkovic 1 year ago 2

Second developer beta of visionOS 2.2 finally arrives

One day after most of the other developer betas get new builds, visionOS 2.2 turns up for testers using the Apple Vision Pro.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 1

What a VPN kill switch is, and why you need it

A kill switch can help prevent your privacy from being breached when your encrypted VPN connection stops working. This is why your VPN needs it.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 4

Apple Music Classical is now available in CarPlay

Apple Music Classical users will now find it easier to listen to their choice of music while driving, with it now being added to CarPlay.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 3

EU's latest demand on Apple about geolocking is unforgivably naive

The European Union has told Apple to stop geo-locking, where apps and services vary in different countries — entirely ignoring decades of laws and practices by other industries that have nothing to do with the App Store.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 44

OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub offers high-speed port expansion for Apple's newest Macs

OWC's new Thunderbolt 5 Hub aims to provide even more access to the fastest ports, by splitting one off into three more.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 3

North Korean hackers use infected crypto apps to target Macs

North Korean hackers have disguised malware in seemingly harmless macOS apps using sophisticated code to bypass security checks and target unsuspecting users.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 3

App Store faces Epic Games-style antitrust lawsuit from Chinese developer

The developer of an app dropped from the App Store in China has filed a lawsuit that challenges Apple's overall practices, as well as damages of $420,000.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 3

Supply chain leak hints at two potential Apple home automation releases set for 2026

An Apple supplier may have been tapped to build an Apple-designed smart home camera and future health-focused AirPods, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Wesley Hilliard 1 year ago 2

iPhone 14 Pro prototype reveals the humble beginnings of Apple's haptic button project

A newly-discovered iPhone 14 Pro prototype features one of the earliest known incarnations of Apple's scrapped haptic button project.

Marko Zivkovic 1 year ago 2

New in iOS 18.2 developer beta 3: Changes to Apple Intelligence, video playback, and more

The third developer beta of iOS 18.2 is now available for all compatible iPhone models, as Apple Intelligence testing continues. Here's everything you need to know about the update.

Marko Zivkovic 1 year ago 1

Elevate your collection with Apple Music's luxurious 100 best albums book

Apple Musicis turning its "100 Best Albums" list into a luxurious collectible book, bringing iconic records from the screen to your shelf.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 7

Apple updates the firmware again for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4

Apple has released new firmware for the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4, another software update for its personal audio devices.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 2

Apple execs address Mac mini's hidden power button in 2024 redesign

Apple's 2024 Mac mini stashes the power button underneath, a bold move that executives say aligns with user habits, even if it's left some fans scratching their heads.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 64

Third developer beta round adds new Find My feature

The third round of developer betas for iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 have arrived, alongside the second round builds of tvOS 18.2, and watchOS 11.2.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 4

Trump tariffs will raise prices, but Apple has set the table to avoid the worst of it

Proposed tariffs under the Trump administration could trigger considerable price increases for consumer electronics in the United States, though Apple may be able to weather the storm.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 24

Find My's Share Item Location will help airlines find your luggage

Apple's update for Find My in iOS 18.2 will let users share the location of AirTags with other people, which could help airlines track down your lost luggage faster.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 1

MacBook Air 16GB models are on sale from $749.99 right now on Amazon

The lowest prices of the year are here well before Black Friday, with MacBook Air models with 16GB RAM dropping to as low as $749.99.

Christine McKee 1 year ago 0

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Matter 1.4 is released, new Apple betas, & more news on HomeKit Insider

Andrew O'Hara 1 year ago 0

US blocks TSMC chip exports, but Apple's chips face a different threat

A US order to TSMC to cut AI chip supplies to China over Huawei sanctions won't cause problems for Apple. However, Taiwan's prohibition of TSMC producing 2-nanometer chips elsewhere could make an impact.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 1

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