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Apple investigating using Apple Watch to continually measure blood pressure

3 days ago

Apple investigating using Apple Watch to continually measure blood pressure

Instead of the periodic or on-demand measurement of heart rate that the Apple Watch can currently do, future devices may provide constant monitoring.

By William Gallagher | 3 days ago

UK blames Apple and Amazon for 'tsunami' of electronic waste

3 days ago

UK blames Apple and Amazon for 'tsunami' of electronic waste

The UK government's Environmental Audit Committee says Apple makes it "nearly impossible" to repair devices such as the iPhone, and not "playing their part" in recycling.

By William Gallagher | 3 days ago

Apple's own 5G 'iPhone 13' modem may be used in iPad Pro

3 days ago

Apple's own 5G 'iPhone 13' modem may be used in iPad Pro

Supply chain sources suggest Apple's plans to make its own mmWave 5G modem for the next iPhone, are sufficiently advanced that it may also use them in a 2021 iPad Pro.

By William Gallagher | 3 days ago

Apple asks Foxconn to move iPad, MacBook production from China to Vietnam

3 days ago

Apple asks Foxconn to move iPad, MacBook production from China to Vietnam

Apple is reportedly working to diversify its iPad and MacBook production to avoid potential trade dispute problems between China and the US.

By William Gallagher | 3 days ago

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Review: Apple's HomePod mini is the speaker for the rest of us

4 days ago

Review: Apple's HomePod mini is the speaker for the rest of us

The HomePod mini is perhaps the Siri smart speaker that Apple should have done sooner, but it's certainly the one you should buy now, even with some limitations.

By William Gallagher | 4 days ago

France launches digital tax aimed at Apple and big tech companies

4 days ago

France launches digital tax aimed at Apple and big tech companies

French authorities have reportedly begun demanding tax payments amounting to many millions of dollars from US technology firms, as part of its digital tax plans.

By William Gallagher | 4 days ago

Apple Maps adding public transit directions in Austria

5 days ago

Apple Maps adding public transit directions in Austria

Apple Maps users in Austria say that transit directions are starting to appear, though as yet they do not cover all public transport.

By William Gallagher | 5 days ago

How to watch 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' free on Apple TV+ and PBS

6 days ago

How to watch 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' free on Apple TV+ and PBS

Although the famous Charlie Brown special will no longer air on ABC this Thanksgiving, it will be available on Apple TV+, and it's coming to PBS too.

By William Gallagher | 6 days ago

Apple reveals four-day Black Friday gift card offers

6 days ago

Apple reveals four-day Black Friday gift card offers

As ever, Apple offers no discounts on its devices for Black Friday, but it has announced a range of gift cards worth up to $150 that will be included free with certain purchases.

By William Gallagher | 6 days ago

How to use Safari's new Privacy Report in macOS Big Sur

1 week ago

How to use Safari's new Privacy Report in macOS Big Sur

There are few options in Apple's new Privacy Report feature in Safari on macOS Big Sur, but there is a lot of detail that can help you feel secure browsing.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago

How to use Safari's improved extensions in macOS Big Sur

1 week ago

How to use Safari's improved extensions in macOS Big Sur

Safari's extensions have not changed a great deal, but macOS Big Sur has made finding new ones easier — and enables developers to bring even more.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago

Core Slack, Discord technology Electron now supports Apple Silicon

1 week ago

Core Slack, Discord technology Electron now supports Apple Silicon

The Electron framework that lets web developers more easily develop cross-platform apps has now been updated to work on the new Apple Silicon M1 Macs.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago

Federighi defends Apple's iOS 14 anti-tracking feature

1 week ago

Federighi defends Apple's iOS 14 anti-tracking feature

Apple's Craig Federighi says the iOS 14 anti-tracking move is a core Apple value, and expects advertisers' fears will prove unfounded.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago

Apple aims to improve display efficiency with 'light recycling'

1 week ago

Apple aims to improve display efficiency with 'light recycling'

Future Apple displays, including technology in the "Apple Glass," could take currently wasted light energy and produce crisper screens, while also saving power and battery life.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago

How to use the new Safari Tabs in macOS 11 Big Sur

1 week ago

How to use the new Safari Tabs in macOS 11 Big Sur

Apple has improved Safari in with a small but very useful change to how you work with tabs. Here's what's new, what's better, and all you can do with Safari tabs in macOS Big Sur.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago

CodeWeavers gets Windows apps running on Apple Silicon

1 week ago

CodeWeavers gets Windows apps running on Apple Silicon

The developers of CrossOver have announced that their latest version can run both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows applications on the new Apple Silicon M1 Macs.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago

Developers delighted at Apple's reduced App Store commission

1 week ago

Developers delighted at Apple's reduced App Store commission

Although it's seen as much about appeasing critics as it is about growing independent software makers, developers have told AppleInsider that Apple's reduced App Store commission is good for the industry.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago

How to use the new Safari Start Page in macOS 11 Big Sur

1 week ago

How to use the new Safari Start Page in macOS 11 Big Sur

It's the smallest difference in macOS Big Sur, but Safari's new start page may be the improvement you see all the time — and that you can customize the most.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago

Apple calls privacy campaigner's criticism 'factually inaccurate'

1 week ago

Apple calls privacy campaigner's criticism 'factually inaccurate'

Apple has responded forcefully to a European activist filing legal complaints regarding its tracking tools, calling the claims "inaccurate," and saying it is ready to defend its position.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago

Apple releases trailer for 'Stillwater' children's series

1 week ago

Apple releases trailer for 'Stillwater' children's series

Ahead of its December 4 premiere on Apple TV+, Apple has released a trailer for the new children's series "Stillwater," based on the Scholastic book series.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago

MagSafe Duo Charger limited to 11W with 20W adapter

1 week ago

MagSafe Duo Charger limited to 11W with 20W adapter

Although the single MagSafe Charger can provide wireless charging up to 15 watts, Apple now says that the MagSafe Duo cannot reach that rate, and is instead limited to either 11W or at most 14W, depending on the power adapter used.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago

Beats releases special glow in the dark Powerbeats & Ambush collaboration

1 week ago

Beats releases special glow in the dark Powerbeats & Ambush collaboration

Made in collaboration with Tokyo fashion house Ambush, the new Beats Powerbeats wireless headphones glow green when in the dark.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago

Docker reveals why its virtual machine isn't yet on Apple Silicon M1

1 week ago

Docker reveals why its virtual machine isn't yet on Apple Silicon M1

Despite Docker being mentioned by Apple at the original Apple Silicon launch, there remain many steps needed to get it working on M1 machines — but the company is working on it.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago

Apple celebrates 40 years in Cork, Ireland

1 week ago

Apple celebrates 40 years in Cork, Ireland

Describing it as four decades of community, Apple has marked the anniversary of its Cork, Ireland operation with details of just how it has expanded during that time.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago