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Apple joins tech companies in denouncing H-1B visa suspensions

9 hours ago

Apple joins tech companies in denouncing H-1B visa suspensions

Apple has joined a long list of tech companies in filing an amicus brief, one that claims an executive order suspending foreign work visas like the H-1B visa is does more harm to US workers and the economy than good.

By Malcolm Owen | 9 hours ago

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Compared: Apple's AirPods Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus

9 hours ago

Compared: Apple's AirPods Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus

Samsung launched the Galaxy Buds Live on Wednesday, its latest attempt to take on Apple's AirPods lineup, but how does it compare against the AirPods Pro? We take a look at the ANC-equipped wireless earphones.

By Malcolm Owen | 9 hours ago

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Apple issues first public beta of watchOS 7

10 hours ago

Apple issues first public beta of watchOS 7

Apple has made available a public beta for watchOS 7 for the first time, allowing non-developers their first chance to try out the milestone operating system update on their own Apple Watch.

By Malcolm Owen | 10 hours ago

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Google Maps updated for CarPlay, revived on Apple Watch

11 hours ago

Google Maps updated for CarPlay, revived on Apple Watch

Google has made some changes to how Google Maps works on Apple devices, with updates made to the interface when used in CarPlay, as well as a new Google Maps app for Apple Watch providing navigation on the wrist.

By Malcolm Owen | 11 hours ago

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Foxconn starts major hiring drive for 'iPhone 12' assembly lines

13 hours ago

Foxconn starts major hiring drive for 'iPhone 12' assembly lines

Foxconn has commenced its annual recruiting drive to bring on more staff to its facilities in China, in preparation for the start of mass production for the "iPhone 12."

By Malcolm Owen | 13 hours ago

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New York MTA asking Apple for better masked iPhone unlocking with Face ID

13 hours ago

New York MTA asking Apple for better masked iPhone unlocking with Face ID

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has asked Apple to make it easier and faster for users to unlock their iPhones without removing their masks, a problem that Apple has already worked on as part of May's iOS 13.5 update.

By Malcolm Owen | 13 hours ago

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Hard drives versus SSD storage in Macs, compared

14 hours ago

Hard drives versus SSD storage in Macs, compared

Apple's move to using SSDs across the iMac lineup instead of hard drives offer considerable speed benefits to users. AppleInsider explains what these terms all mean to Mac users, and how they apply to your computing needs.

By Malcolm Owen | 14 hours ago

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Amazon has a plan to save vacant mall department stores

15 hours ago

Amazon has a plan to save vacant mall department stores

Amazon is reportedly in talks with mall owners to use empty department stores previously operated by J.C. Penney and Sears as distribution hubs, and it, coupled with Apple's high retail draw give American malls the best chance to withstand the coronavirus pandemic.

By Malcolm Owen | 15 hours ago

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Apple returns fire in Koss AirPods patent infringement battle

1 day ago

Apple returns fire in Koss AirPods patent infringement battle

Apple is firing back against Koss's patent lawsuit with a filing of its own, with Apple claiming not only that the personal audio manufacturer's claims are baseless, but also that it broke a confidentiality agreement.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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Twitter in long-shot talks to potentially buy TikTok

1 day ago

Twitter in long-shot talks to potentially buy TikTok

TikTok has apparently been in other talks to help it avoid the incoming presidential ban, with a report claiming the short-form video app spoke to Twitter about some form of "combination" ahead of Microsoft's acquisition talks.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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

2 days ago

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.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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27-inch iMac teardown shows lack of storage upgrade options

2 days ago

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 | 2 days ago

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Apple objects to app's pear logo trademark application

2 days ago

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 | 2 days ago

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Prototype iPhones bearing engraved mute button surface in photos

2 days ago

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 | 2 days ago

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

2 days ago

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 | 2 days ago

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The best Thunderbolt 3 docks for your Mac in 2020

5 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 | 5 days ago

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

5 days ago

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 | 5 days ago

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Apple releases fourth macOS Big Sur beta to developers

6 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 | 6 days ago

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Apple releases fourth developer betas for tvOS 14 and watchOS 7

6 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 | 6 days ago

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Apple releases fourth developer betas of iOS 14, iPadOS 14

6 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 | 6 days ago

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

6 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 | 6 days ago

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Apple refutes rumors that it is trying to buy TikTok

6 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 | 6 days ago

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Apple Car could embed displays into the windscreen and other windows

6 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 | 6 days ago

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

6 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 | 6 days ago

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Apple researching curved iPhone body with wrap-around displays

6 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 | 6 days ago

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