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

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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 | 1 day ago

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Apple may split 'iPhone 12' release into two phases

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Apple may split 'iPhone 12' release into two phases

Sources within the supply chain say that component orders suggest Apple will release its 6.1-inch "iPhone 12" models first, with the others following later.

By William Gallagher | 1 day ago

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Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight camera update, Wemo smart plug review, & more on the HomeKit Insider podcast

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Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight camera update, Wemo smart plug review, & more on the HomeKit Insider podcast

In this week's HomeKit Insider Podcast, we talk about the details of the new HomeKit update to the Arlo Pro 3, review the Belkin Wemo, and more.

By Andrew O'Hara | 1 day ago

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China Apple Stores host first Today at Apple sessions since reopening

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China Apple Stores host first Today at Apple sessions since reopening

A selection of Apple Stores in mainland China have resumed in-store Today at Apple education sessions on a limited basis.

By William Gallagher | 1 day ago

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Time is running out for Verizon's best AirPods Pro deal, plus AirPods 2 $60 off

2 days ago

Time is running out for Verizon's best AirPods Pro deal, plus AirPods 2 $60 off

Verizon's cheapest AirPods Pro deal is about to end, so if you're looking for the best price on the wireless earphones you'll want to shop before the $30 discount runs out. AirPods 2 are also on sale, with AirPods with Wireless Charging Case now on sale for $139.98.

By Christine McKee | 2 days ago

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Google Pixel 4a launch expected on Monday

2 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 | 2 days ago

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Apple TV+ now free to watch on American Airlines flights

2 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 | 2 days ago

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Review: Belkin's new Wemo HomeKit plug is tiny in size and price

2 days ago

Review: Belkin's new Wemo HomeKit plug is tiny in size and price

After debuting at CES, Belkin just started shipping its latest generation of it's small — and inexpensive — smart plug that supports Apple's HomeKit.

By Andrew O'Hara | 2 days ago

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Apple asks UK landlords to cut Apple Store rents in half

2 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 | 2 days ago

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

2 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 | 2 days ago

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Big iPhone thefts from CBP and airport warehouses in the Apple Crime Blotter

2 days ago

Big iPhone thefts from CBP and airport warehouses in the Apple Crime Blotter

A dating scammer, a politician's campaign manager assaulted over iPhone, and CARES Act money used for Apple Store purchases.

By Stephen Silver | 2 days ago

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Apple Card COVID-19 assistance program extended into August

3 days 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 | 3 days ago

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Apple purges nearly 30,000 apps from Chinese App Store

3 days 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 | 3 days ago

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Apple sunsets Dark Sky on Android and Wear OS

3 days 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 | 3 days ago

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Apple's assembly partners applying for India's $6.6B manufacturing incentive program

3 days ago

Apple's assembly partners applying for India's $6.6B manufacturing incentive program

Apple's assembly partners Foxconn, Pegatron, and Wistron have all applied to participate in India's $6.6 billion Production-Linked Incentive Scheme, in a bid for benefits for increasing production of smartphones in the country.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 days ago

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Apple Watch 'Series 6' could use smaller batteries than Series 5

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Apple Watch 'Series 6' could use smaller batteries than Series 5

The Apple Watch Series 6 may have a comparable or shorter battery life compared to previous models, with regulatory filings indicating there could be three different sizes of battery used, with two out of the three smaller than the last generation and one larger.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 days ago

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President Trump threatens to ban TikTok in the United States

3 days ago

President Trump threatens to ban TikTok in the United States

President Donald Trump threatened to ban the popular video app TikTok in the United States, an act that could take place on Saturday and risks raising tensions between the U.S. and China once more.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 days ago

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NHL players stick iPhone 11 Pro to skates with tape in new ad spot

3 days ago

NHL players stick iPhone 11 Pro to skates with tape in new ad spot

Apple has released a new video marking NHL's return to play, with players from the Vegas Golden Knights filming unique footage using an iPhone 11 Pro on the ice, with the assistance of hockey tape.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 days ago

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Controversy, an antitrust hearing, and Tim Cook in a suit - July 2020 in Review

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Controversy, an antitrust hearing, and Tim Cook in a suit - July 2020 in Review

There may not have been a new 2020 iMac, but Apple was rarely out of the headlines in July, with a series of controversies, an unimaginable amount of cash — and a surprising number of launches.

By William Gallagher | 3 days ago

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Developers rail against Apple App Store policy in wake of House antitrust hearing

4 days ago

Developers rail against Apple App Store policy in wake of House antitrust hearing

Major developers continue to deride Apple's App Store policies and call into question CEO Tim Cook's testimony at a U.S. House hearing this week, where he said the company treats all developers on the platform equally.

By Mikey Campbell | 4 days ago

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Apple buys startup that turns smartphones into mobile payments terminals

4 days ago

Apple buys startup that turns smartphones into mobile payments terminals

Apple recently purchased Mobeewave, a payments technology startup that developed a method by which smartphones like iPhone can be used as mobile payments terminals.

By Mikey Campbell | 4 days ago

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Apple spent $7.4M to lobby coronavirus, education, other issues in first half of 2020

4 days ago

Apple spent $7.4M to lobby coronavirus, education, other issues in first half of 2020

According to new data from the Center for Responsive Politics, Apple spent some $7.4 million in the first half of 2020 to lobby lawmakers on issues ranging from the coronavirus pandemic to remote learning.

By Mikey Campbell | 4 days ago

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Original iPad mini now considered 'vintage' by Apple

4 days ago

Original iPad mini now considered 'vintage' by Apple

Apple on Friday added the original 7.9-inch iPad mini, first released in 2012, to its list of vintage and obsolete devices.

By Mike Peterson | 4 days ago

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Google updates Exposure Notification system, first US app coming in 'weeks'

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Google updates Exposure Notification system, first US app coming in 'weeks'

Google on Friday announced updates to the Exposure Notification System that it created in partnership with Apple, and said that the first U.S. app to use the framework will debut soon.

By Mike Peterson | 4 days ago

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Apple overtakes Saudi Aramco to become world's most valuable company

4 days ago

Apple overtakes Saudi Aramco to become world's most valuable company

The day after an incredible earnings report, Apple has overtaken oil giant Saudi Aramco to become the most valuable public traded company in the world on Friday.

By Mike Peterson | 4 days ago

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'The Matrix,' 'Parasite' and 'Good Boys' - the best iTunes video deals for July 31

4 days ago

'The Matrix,' 'Parasite' and 'Good Boys' - the best iTunes video deals for July 31

Apple holds sales on iTunes movies every week, and this week's best deals include new five-movie bundles, and an assortment of movies from 1999 like "The Matrix," and recent releases like "Parasite."

By Wesley Hilliard | 4 days ago

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Microsoft shutting down Cortana app on iPhone and iPad in 2021

4 days ago

Microsoft shutting down Cortana app on iPhone and iPad in 2021

Microsoft is shutting down Cortana across multiple platforms, including Apple's iOS and iPadOS, as part of a strategy shift to a more productivity-focused assistant.

By Mike Peterson | 4 days ago

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Teenager arrested for masterminding Twitter hack

4 days ago

Teenager arrested for masterminding Twitter hack

A 17 year-old has been arrested in Tampa, Florida and is accused of being the lead actor behind the Twitter cryptocurrency hack.

By Mike Wuerthele | 4 days ago

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Apple doesn't buy companies to stop competition, says CEO Tim Cook

4 days ago

Apple doesn't buy companies to stop competition, says CEO Tim Cook

In an interview after the antitrust hearing on Wednesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook says that Apple buys companies to overcome obstacles, and not to limit competition.

By Wesley Hilliard | 4 days ago

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Examining Apple's record-breaking $59.7B June quarter by the numbers

4 days ago

Examining Apple's record-breaking $59.7B June quarter by the numbers

Apple considerably beat all industry expectations with its latest earnings, and did so with a quarter that was featured closed stores, and coronavirus lockdowns affecting the supply chain.

By William Gallagher | 4 days ago

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Nvidia is reportedly in 'advanced talks' to acquire Arm Holdings

4 days ago

Nvidia is reportedly in 'advanced talks' to acquire Arm Holdings

Graphics chipmaker Nvidia is reportedly in "advanced talks" to acquire Arm Holdings, which if completed, could be the largest deal to date in the semiconductor industry.

By Mike Peterson | 4 days ago

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Wedbush raises AAPL target to $475 after earnings 'performance for the ages'

4 days ago

Wedbush raises AAPL target to $475 after earnings 'performance for the ages'

Investment bank Wedbush is raising its AAPL price target to $475 on Apple's "Picasso-like" June quarter earnings results and the expectation of an "iPhone 12 super cycle."

By Mike Peterson | 4 days ago

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Canada releases its COVID contact tracing app using the Apple-Google API [u]

4 days ago

Canada releases its COVID contact tracing app using the Apple-Google API [u]

Canada's coronavirus contact tracing app using the Apple-Google API has been released, with it showcasing the simplicity of the tool.

By Wesley Hilliard | 4 days ago

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Piper Sandler ups AAPL price target to $450 from $310 on 'solid' June earnings

4 days ago

Piper Sandler ups AAPL price target to $450 from $310 on 'solid' June earnings

Investment bank Piper Sandler has raised its AAPL price target to $450, up significantly from $310, on Apple "holding up extremely well" during the pandemic.

By Mike Peterson | 4 days ago

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Review: LG UltraFine Ergo 32-inch is a USB-C display that moves with you

4 days ago

Review: LG UltraFine Ergo 32-inch is a USB-C display that moves with you

LG's latest USB-C display is well-suited for pros looking for a versatile monitor that can move and twist to fit any work environment, while still delivering excellent image quality.

By Andrew O'Hara | 4 days ago

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JP Morgan raises AAPL target to $460 after Apple smashes its expectations

4 days ago

JP Morgan raises AAPL target to $460 after Apple smashes its expectations

JP Morgan bumped its AAPL price target to $460, up from $425, following an earnings report that surprised "even bullish expectations" and far surpassed its own forecast.

By Mike Peterson | 4 days ago

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Cowen bumps AAPL to $470, says it's a 'defensive stock' for a post-coronavirus world

4 days ago

Cowen bumps AAPL to $470, says it's a 'defensive stock' for a post-coronavirus world

Investment bank Cowen has raised its AAPL price target to $470 on Apple's better-than-expected June quarter results and its continuing status as a "defensive" stock.

By Mike Peterson | 4 days ago

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Review: Genki Covert Dock is a decent power and video solution for USB-C fans

4 days ago

Review: Genki Covert Dock is a decent power and video solution for USB-C fans

The Genki Covert Dock can charge USB-C devices like the iPad Pro and Nintendo Switch, and connect them to the big screen even while remaining smaller than other power adapters.

By Wesley Hilliard | 4 days ago

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Apple's $59.7B quarter, antitrust hearing highlights, and favorite task apps on the AppleInsider podcast

4 days ago

Apple's $59.7B quarter, antitrust hearing highlights, and favorite task apps on the AppleInsider podcast

Apple blew way past Wall Street predictions in the third quarter, Tim Cook testified during the U.S. House antitrust hearing, CES goes all digital, and we feature our favorite task apps on the AppleInsider podcast.

By Stephen Robles | 4 days ago

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Apple launches universal gift card for hardware, software, and services

4 days ago

Apple launches universal gift card for hardware, software, and services

Billing it as being for "everything Apple," Apple has added a new gift card that combines the old Apple Store hardware, and App Store and iTunes ones.

By William Gallagher | 4 days ago

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