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How to share Apple News Plus with your family

2 weeks ago

How to share Apple News Plus with your family

Apple News+ is a good buy for individuals, but it becomes a bargain when your whole family can share the one subscription. Here's how to set it up.

By William Gallagher | 2 weeks ago

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Edison bug allowed access to other user's email accounts

2 weeks ago

Edison bug allowed access to other user's email accounts

The developers behind Edison Mail have rolled back an update to the email app issued on Friday, after some users discovered a security issue in a new synchronization feature where other people's accounts were accessible.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 weeks ago

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Review: Nomad's new 'natural' leather is a lighter option to protect your AirPods Pro

2 weeks ago

Review: Nomad's new 'natural' leather is a lighter option to protect your AirPods Pro

Nomad's excellent AirPods Pro leather case has been updated with a new natural leather option that brings a lighter hue to the popular accessory cover.

By Andrew O'Hara | 2 weeks ago

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Ubisoft sues Apple over Alibaba 'Rainbow Six' game clone in App Store

2 weeks ago

Ubisoft sues Apple over Alibaba 'Rainbow Six' game clone in App Store

Apple and Google have become the targets of a lawsuit from game publisher Ubisoft, for allowing the sale of an alleged clone of a "Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six" game in the App Store produced by a subsidiary of Alibaba.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 weeks ago

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Apple-Google Exposure Notification system worthless due to privacy policies, health experts claim

2 weeks ago

Apple-Google Exposure Notification system worthless due to privacy policies, health experts claim

As Apple and Google work to build out a so-called "Exposure Notification" API and accompanying operating system-level assets to help monitor the spread of COVID-19, health experts argue the companies' overly stringent privacy policies will render the solution useless out of the gate.

By Mikey Campbell | 2 weeks ago

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Apple's $500M agreement to settle iPhone throttling controversy gets preliminary approval

2 weeks ago

Apple's $500M agreement to settle iPhone throttling controversy gets preliminary approval

Apple's proposed $500 million deal to settle a series of class action lawsuits involving the so-called iPhone slowdown controversy received preliminary approval on Friday, moving the kerfuffle closer to an official conclusion.

By Mikey Campbell | 2 weeks ago

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Best iTunes movie and television deals for May 15

2 weeks ago

Best iTunes movie and television deals for May 15

Apple places movies on sale frequently, and this week is no exception. As we roll into the weekend, here are the latest batch of iTunes movie deals.

By Wesley Hilliard | 2 weeks ago

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Apple TV+ 'Mythic Quest' special shot entirely on the iPhone airs May 22

2 weeks ago

Apple TV+ 'Mythic Quest' special shot entirely on the iPhone airs May 22

"Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet" will return to Apple TV+ on May 22 with a special episode that was written, filmed, and edited remotely entirely on iPhones

By Amber Neely | 2 weeks ago

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Review: Brilliant home automation system with HomeKit lives up to its name

2 weeks ago

Review: Brilliant home automation system with HomeKit lives up to its name

After a lengthy delay, Brilliant has finally come through with HomeKit support for its smart home controller. While it isn't cheap, it more than justifies its existence with features and user convenience.

By Andrew O'Hara | 2 weeks ago

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Apple files regulatory docs for mysterious internal network adapter [u]

2 weeks ago

Apple files regulatory docs for mysterious internal network adapter [u]

Apple has filed regulatory documents with the Federal Communications Commission for a low-power network adapter that it says is intended for internal use only.

By Mike Peterson | 2 weeks ago

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Facebook acquires Giphy for $400 million, promises deeper Instagram integration

2 weeks ago

Facebook acquires Giphy for $400 million, promises deeper Instagram integration

Facebook confirmed Friday that it is acquiring popular GIF website Giphy to the tune of $400 million.

By Mike Peterson | 2 weeks ago

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China ready to retaliate against Apple after U.S. moves to ban chip shipments to Huawei

2 weeks ago

China ready to retaliate against Apple after U.S. moves to ban chip shipments to Huawei

China is readying financial countermeasures against U.S. companies like Apple and Qualcomm after the US government executed the process to block Huawei's global semiconductor supply.

By Mike Peterson | 2 weeks ago

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Apple's 10.2-inch iPad is back for $249 at Amazon

2 weeks ago

Apple's 10.2-inch iPad is back for $249 at Amazon

Amazon's lowest price of the year is back on Apple's current 10.2-inch iPad, which is on sale for $249.99, a discount of $80 off retail.

By Christine McKee | 2 weeks ago

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'iPhone 12' lineup leaked, 'AirPods Studio,' and Shortcuts roundup on the AppleInsider Podcast

2 weeks ago

'iPhone 12' lineup leaked, 'AirPods Studio,' and Shortcuts roundup on the AppleInsider Podcast

Your hosts discuss the "iPhone 12" leaks, "AirPods Studio" rumors, Wesley Hilliard's iPad-only workflow, and we go through some of our most-used Shortcuts, on the AppleInsider Podcast.

By Stephen Robles | 2 weeks ago

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Latest leak has "sleek" Apple Glasses coming out in 2021 instead of 2022

2 weeks ago

Latest leak has "sleek" Apple Glasses coming out in 2021 instead of 2022

A prolific leaker says a recent report about Apple Glasses coming in 2022 is wrong — and he instead expects them to ship in mid-2021.

By Mike Wuerthele | 2 weeks ago

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Apple announces that some Apple Stores are reopening in Italy on May 19

2 weeks ago

Apple announces that some Apple Stores are reopening in Italy on May 19

Following some confusion over which stores may or may not reopen, Apple is now showing confirmed opening times from May 19 for approximately half of its stores in Italy.

By William Gallagher | 2 weeks ago

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Hands on: Brydge Pro+ firmware updated improves iPadOS user experience

2 weeks ago

Hands on: Brydge Pro+ firmware updated improves iPadOS user experience

Brydge has now launched multiple firmware updates to improve its Brydge Pro+ keyboard with trackpad that recently starting shipping for iPad Pro. AppleInsider goes hands-on with the latest firmware to see how Brydge's improvements have strengthened the user experience of its flagship product.

By Andrew O'Hara | 2 weeks ago

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Chip maker TSMC confirms plan to open $12 billion factory in Arizona

2 weeks ago

Chip maker TSMC confirms plan to open $12 billion factory in Arizona

Apple's processor manufacturing partner TSMC has officially announced that it will open an advanced semiconductor fabrication plant in Arizona, with the first batch of chips expected in 2024.

By William Gallagher | 2 weeks ago

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2020 iPad predicted to use A12 processor

2 weeks ago

2020 iPad predicted to use A12 processor

Backing up previous reports of an iPad refresh coming in 2020, a leaker says that the expected eighth-generation iPad will now run on an A12 processor, compared to the A10 in the current model.

By William Gallagher | 2 weeks ago

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Foxconn posts 90% first-quarter profit drop, but worst is over

2 weeks ago

Foxconn posts 90% first-quarter profit drop, but worst is over

Apple's major iPhone manufacturer Foxconn has reported that the coronavirus has vastly reduced its lower profits, even more than analysts expected, but says that sales are now stabilizing.

By William Gallagher | 2 weeks ago

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HomePod sold out on online Apple Store as refresh rumors swirl [u]

3 weeks ago

HomePod sold out on online Apple Store as refresh rumors swirl [u]

Apple's online storefront is sold out of both black and white HomePods in the U.S., with the abrupt change in availability arriving amid rumors of a hardware refresh.

By Mikey Campbell | 3 weeks ago

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Chrome to limit resource hog ads by August

3 weeks ago

Chrome to limit resource hog ads by August

Google plans to implement new limitations in its Chrome web browser after discovering certain ads overuse CPU and data resources, costing users device battery life and money.

By AppleInsider Staff | 3 weeks ago

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Apple issues fifth watchOS 6.2.5 beta to developers

3 weeks ago

Apple issues fifth watchOS 6.2.5 beta to developers

Apple on Thursday issued a fifth beta version of watchOS 6.2.5 to developers, with the new iteration arriving one week after a fourth version was made available for testing.

By AppleInsider Staff | 3 weeks ago

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T-Mobile to wind down Sprint consumer brand this summer

3 weeks ago

T-Mobile to wind down Sprint consumer brand this summer

After finalizing a long and drawn-out merger process in April, T-Mobile this week said it plans to discontinue the Sprint brand in mid-summer as it unifies the two companies' enterprise and consumer segments.

By AppleInsider Staff | 3 weeks ago

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Mega 16-inch MacBook Pro deal roundup: save up to $450 on every model, plus AppleCare savings

3 weeks ago

Mega 16-inch MacBook Pro deal roundup: save up to $450 on every model, plus AppleCare savings

AppleInsider has rounded up the best 16-inch MacBook Pro deals going on right now, with coupon and instant savings knocking up to $450 off every single configuration, along with $299 AppleCare ($80 off). Whether you're in the market for the standard model or looking for a loaded Core i9 system with 64GB of RAM, it pays to check out the exclusive discounts.

By Christine McKee | 3 weeks ago

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Apple operations chief details supply chain COVID-19 response plans

3 weeks ago

Apple operations chief details supply chain COVID-19 response plans

Apple Senior Vice President of Operations Sabih Khan has outlined how the company plans to ensure health and safety across its global supply chain amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Mike Peterson | 3 weeks ago

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Apple partner TSMC to reportedly build 5nm chip factory in Arizona

3 weeks ago

Apple partner TSMC to reportedly build 5nm chip factory in Arizona

Apple supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is set to announce that it plans to build an advanced chip factory in Arizona.

By Mike Peterson | 3 weeks ago

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Trump threatens to tax companies that manufacture outside the U.S.

3 weeks ago

Trump threatens to tax companies that manufacture outside the U.S.

In an interview, President Donald Trump called possible taxation on companies like Apple an "incentive" to return manufacturing to the U.S. — but wasn't specific on how the taxes would work.

By Amber Neely | 3 weeks ago

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Apple acquires virtual reality video streaming startup NextVR

3 weeks ago

Apple acquires virtual reality video streaming startup NextVR

Apple on Thursday confirmed that it has acquired NextVR, a California startup that produces virtual reality live events content.

By Mike Peterson | 3 weeks ago

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Compared: iPhone SE (2020) versus iPhone SE (2016)

3 weeks ago

Compared: iPhone SE (2020) versus iPhone SE (2016)

With a new iPhone 8-inspired design, the 2020 iPhone SE boasts many improvements over the 2016 original. For anyone on the old model who is considering upgrading, here is everything Apple packed into its new budget handset.

By Andrew O'Hara | 3 weeks ago

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