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Review: Oura Ring is a good complement to the Apple Watch

9 hours ago

Review: Oura Ring is a good complement to the Apple Watch

AppleInsider reviews the Oura Ring, a fashionable wearable that tracks key sleep measurements and can alert you to subtle health or bodily changes.

By Will Shanklin | 9 hours ago

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Apple releases tvOS 14.4 with bug fixes

16 hours ago

Apple releases tvOS 14.4 with bug fixes

Apple on Tuesday released tvOS 14.4 to the public with bug fixes but no known user-facing feature updates.

By Will Shanklin | 16 hours ago

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15 Valentine's Day gift ideas Apple fans will adore

1 week ago

15 Valentine's Day gift ideas Apple fans will adore

AppleInsider's 2021 Valentine's Day Gift Guide is here and it's packed with goodies your Apple-loving sweetheart will love.

By Will Shanklin | 1 week ago

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Samsung launches $200 Galaxy Buds Pro with improved audio and ANC

1 week ago

Samsung launches $200 Galaxy Buds Pro with improved audio and ANC

Samsung has announced Galaxy Buds Pro, the company's latest true-wireless earbuds to compete with AirPods Pro.

By Will Shanklin | 1 week ago

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Review: Apollo Neuro offers wearable mood management at a price

3 weeks ago

Review: Apollo Neuro offers wearable mood management at a price

Apollo Neuro is a wearable that may vibrate you into calmer or more energized states, but its steep price tag may limit its reach.

By Will Shanklin | 3 weeks ago

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Amazon boosts its podcast profile with Wondery acquisition

3 weeks ago

Amazon boosts its podcast profile with Wondery acquisition

Amazon announced today that it has acquired podcast startup Wondery, bringing the company behind several Apple TV+ adaptations into the Amazon Music fold.

By Will Shanklin | 3 weeks ago

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Gazelle is ending its used device trade-in program

3 weeks ago

Gazelle is ending its used device trade-in program

Gazelle is ending its entire device trade-in and buy-back program, with the closure effective February 1, 2021.

By Will Shanklin | 3 weeks ago

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Apple's App Store again dominates Google Play in Christmas revenue

3 weeks ago

Apple's App Store again dominates Google Play in Christmas revenue

On Christmas Day 2020, iPhone and iPad owners spent record-setting amounts on apps, with the App Store seeing a 35.2% rise over 2019.

By Will Shanklin | 3 weeks ago

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Group of online heavyweights bands together to defend Section 230

3 weeks ago

Group of online heavyweights bands together to defend Section 230

A group of internet-based companies outside of the historical champions of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act have formed a coalition to defend the controversial law.

By Will Shanklin | 3 weeks ago

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Review: ESR HaloLock is everything a MagSafe car charger should be

1 month ago

Review: ESR HaloLock is everything a MagSafe car charger should be

ESR's unofficial MagSafe car charger for iPhone 12 is an incredibly convenient accessory that, in the simplest way possible, takes the friction out of phones and cars.

By Will Shanklin | 1 month ago

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The best board game companion apps for iPhone and iPad

1 month ago

The best board game companion apps for iPhone and iPad

As mobile devices have brought board games into the 21st century, AppleInsider looks at the App Store's best companion apps to enhance your table-top gaming experience.

By Will Shanklin | 1 month ago

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Parallels 16 for Apple Silicon M1 Mac launches in beta - minus Intel OS support

1 month ago

Parallels 16 for Apple Silicon M1 Mac launches in beta - minus Intel OS support

Popular virtualization software Parallels now supports Apple Silicon in an invite-only Technical Preview — with notable caveats.

By Will Shanklin | 1 month ago

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Jared Leto in negotiations to star in WeWork rise-and-fall Apple TV+ series

1 month ago

Jared Leto in negotiations to star in WeWork rise-and-fall Apple TV+ series

Oscar-winner Jared Leto is in talks to star in the Apple TV+ series "WeCrashed," which will dramatize the rise and fall of WeWork.

By Will Shanklin | 1 month ago

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Google Stadia arrives on mobile Safari with beta web app

1 month ago

Google Stadia arrives on mobile Safari with beta web app

Starting on Wednesday, "Cyberpunk 2077," "Destiny 2," and many other Stadia games are playable on the iPhone or iPad, as Google is launching an iOS-friendly version of its game-streaming service.

By Will Shanklin | 1 month ago

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Apple's Employee Giving Program broke all records in 2020

1 month ago

Apple's Employee Giving Program broke all records in 2020

In a year plagued by the pandemic and hardships, Apple's Employee Giving Program donated more dollars and hours than ever in 2020.

By Will Shanklin | 1 month ago

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Apple debuts trailer for Billie Eilish: The World's A Little Blurry' documentary

1 month ago

Apple debuts trailer for Billie Eilish: The World's A Little Blurry' documentary

"Billie Eilish: The World's A Little Blurry" is a documentary about the Grammy winner's meteoric rise, and it is launching on Apple TV+ in February.

By Will Shanklin | 1 month ago

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Apple Silicon M1 Mac delivery times slip into 2021 for higher-end configurations

1 month ago

Apple Silicon M1 Mac delivery times slip into 2021 for higher-end configurations

If you want more than a basic configuration of the new Apple Silicon Macs with M1 chips, it may be too late to get it before Christmas.

By Will Shanklin | 1 month ago

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Review: Bose Sleepbuds II provide a sleep mask for your ears

2 months ago

Review: Bose Sleepbuds II provide a sleep mask for your ears

Bose Sleepbuds II with noise-masking are a comfortable and luxurious way to get a good night's sleep, though one that is offered at a fairly high premium.

By Will Shanklin | 2 months ago

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New OWC portable USB-C SSD is tiny, rugged, and fast

2 months ago

New OWC portable USB-C SSD is tiny, rugged, and fast

Mac upgrade specialist OWC today announced the Envoy Pro, a tiny and portable USB-C SSD that starts at $99.

By Will Shanklin | 2 months ago

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AMD debuts first Radeon RX 6000 PCI-E video cards

2 months ago

AMD debuts first Radeon RX 6000 PCI-E video cards

AMD unveiled a trio of RX 6000 series GPUs, three RDNA 2 powered cards that undercut Nvidia's RTX 30 series in price with comparable performance and lower power consumption.

By Will Shanklin | 2 months ago

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Comparing AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon's unlimited 5G wireless plans for iPhone 12

3 months ago

Comparing AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon's unlimited 5G wireless plans for iPhone 12

The three major US carriers all offer "unlimited" 5G plans for the many iPhone 12 owners set to enjoy faster speeds. AppleInsider cuts through the noise to compare plans and help you find the best wireless network for your new iPhone.

By Will Shanklin | 3 months ago

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New Apple Card customers can get $75 cash back on $75+ Nike purchases

3 months ago

New Apple Card customers can get $75 cash back on $75+ Nike purchases

Apple is offering $75 cash back for new Apple Card holders who open an account within the next month and spend $75 or more at Nike.

By Will Shanklin | 3 months ago

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