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TikTok's plans to sue Trump Administration to end ban on Tuesday

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TikTok's plans to sue Trump Administration to end ban on Tuesday

The embattled short-form video app TikTok may launch its legal fight against an executive order banning the app in the United States on Tuesday, under grounds the ban is unconstitutional.

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27-inch iMac teardown shows lack of storage upgrade options

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27-inch iMac teardown shows lack of storage upgrade options

A teardown of the 2020 27-inch iMac reveals Apple made a few changes to the internals to accommodate its removal of the mechanical hard drive, including the loss of SATA connectors, the SSD being integrated into the logic board, and some small changes to the case.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 hours ago

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Apple objects to app's pear logo trademark application

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Apple objects to app's pear logo trademark application

Apple has reportedly objected to a meal planner app's logo of a pear, with the iPhone maker allegedly objecting to a trademark application for a fruit-based logo.

By Malcolm Owen | 6 hours ago

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Prototype iPhones bearing engraved mute button surface in photos

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Prototype iPhones bearing engraved mute button surface in photos

Photographs of unreleased prototypes for the iPhone 2G have been published on Twitter, indicating Apple was considering different positions for the mute switch, as well as engraving the button itself.

By Malcolm Owen | 10 hours ago

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Apple thrives in India, China for Q2 despite COVID-19 effects

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Apple thrives in India, China for Q2 despite COVID-19 effects

The iPhone was the most popular premium smartphone in India for the second quarter of 2020, according to IDC, but while the smartphone market in China slumped as a whole, Apple continued to see growth in the important market.

By Malcolm Owen | 12 hours ago

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The best Thunderbolt 3 docks for your Mac in 2020

3 days ago

The best Thunderbolt 3 docks for your Mac in 2020

If you need to add more ports to your MacBook Pro or iMac, one of the best ways to do that is to get a Thunderbolt 3 dock. Here's AppleInsider's guide to picking the best Thunderbolt 3 dock for your Mac.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 days ago

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Samsung unveils Galaxy Note20, Watch3, Z Fold2, Buds Live

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Samsung unveils Galaxy Note20, Watch3, Z Fold2, Buds Live

Samsung's Unpacked event has seen the launch of a number of new devices, including the Galaxy Fold 2, the Galaxy Note 20 Series, Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+, Galaxy Buds Live, and the Galaxy Watch 3.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 days ago

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Apple releases fourth macOS Big Sur beta to developers

4 days ago

Apple releases fourth macOS Big Sur beta to developers

Rounding out its set of betas for the milestone operating systems, Apple has provided developers with a fourth build of macOS Big Sur for testing.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

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Apple releases fourth developer betas for tvOS 14 and watchOS 7

4 days ago

Apple releases fourth developer betas for tvOS 14 and watchOS 7

Continuing its releases for the current round of milestone betas, Apple has provided developers fourth builds of tvOS 14 and watchOS 7 for testing.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

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Apple releases fourth developer betas of iOS 14, iPadOS 14

4 days ago

Apple releases fourth developer betas of iOS 14, iPadOS 14

Apple has moved on to the fourth round of developer betas for its milestone operating systems, with new builds of iOS 14, and iPadOS 14 available to download for testing.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

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Apple's 21.5-inch iMac finally ditches mechanical hard drives for SSDs

4 days ago

Apple's 21.5-inch iMac finally ditches mechanical hard drives for SSDs

Apple has updated the storage options across the board of its 21.5-inch iMac range by switching to SSD storage as the default, with users now only able to swap out the SSD with a Fusion Drive in their purchase.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

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Apple refutes rumors that it is trying to buy TikTok

4 days ago

Apple refutes rumors that it is trying to buy TikTok

A report claiming that Apple has expressed an interest in buying the TikTok video-sharing social network has been explicitly denied by the company.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

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Apple Car could embed displays into the windscreen and other windows

4 days ago

Apple Car could embed displays into the windscreen and other windows

An Apple Car could have displays embedded within any glass in the vehicle, with laminated glass sandwiching various other materials to block external light, emit its own light, or to display an image.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

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Future MacBook Pro keyboard could act as a trackpad with touch-sensitive fabric

4 days ago

Future MacBook Pro keyboard could act as a trackpad with touch-sensitive fabric

A future MacBook Pro may have keys that could be used as a touchpad, with the same technology possible for use in a design where there's no dedicated touchpad section at all.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

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Apple researching curved iPhone body with wrap-around displays

4 days ago

Apple researching curved iPhone body with wrap-around displays

A future version of the iPhone could have a display that wraps around the body of the device, or the iPhone body could be rounder in shape, with Apple examining new ways to create a display that can be installed on a curved surface.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

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

5 days 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 | 5 days ago

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Here are five alternatives to TikTok on your iPhone or iPad

5 days 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 | 5 days ago

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

5 days 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 | 5 days ago

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Google Pixel 4a launch expected on Monday

6 days 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 | 6 days ago

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Apple TV+ now free to watch on American Airlines flights

6 days 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 | 6 days ago

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Apple asks UK landlords to cut Apple Store rents in half

6 days 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 | 6 days ago

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

6 days 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 | 6 days ago

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Apple Card COVID-19 assistance program extended into August

1 week 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 | 1 week ago

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Apple purges nearly 30,000 apps from Chinese App Store

1 week 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 | 1 week ago

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Apple sunsets Dark Sky on Android and Wear OS

1 week 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 | 1 week ago

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