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Model 'iPhone 13 Pro Max' again shows off smaller notch

2 days ago

Model 'iPhone 13 Pro Max' again shows off smaller notch

A model of what could be the "iPhone 13 Pro Max" has been shown with a smaller notch than the iPhone 12, in another preview of what to expect from Apple during its fall iPhone refresh.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Apple TV+ 'Ted Lasso,' 'Stillwater' secure Peabody nominations

2 days ago

Apple TV+ 'Ted Lasso,' 'Stillwater' secure Peabody nominations

A pair of Apple TV+ shows have been nominated for Peabody Awards, with "Ted Lasso" joined by "Stillwater" as nominees to receive the prestigious accolade.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Basketball and social change collide in upcoming Apple TV+ 'Big Man on Campus'

2 days ago

Basketball and social change collide in upcoming Apple TV+ 'Big Man on Campus'

Apple has announced an order for a documentary series for Apple TV+ about five-star basketball recruit Makur Maker.

By Will Shanklin | 2 days ago

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macOS bugs causing sporadic browsing issues with Safari, Firefox, others

2 days ago

macOS bugs causing sporadic browsing issues with Safari, Firefox, others

An apparent bug — or series of bugs — in macOS 11.3 and 11.3.1 is causing seemingly random website browsing problems in Apple's Safari 14.1, as well as on other browsers.

By Mike Peterson | 2 days ago

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Apple issues second developer beta for macOS 11.4

2 days ago

Apple issues second developer beta for macOS 11.4

Apple has moved on to the second round of its developer beta for macOS 11.4.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Hands on with the new purple iPhone 12

2 days ago

Hands on with the new purple iPhone 12

Apple revealed a new purple color for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini at the "Spring Loaded" event, six months after the line originally debuted. Here's what it looks like, in the real world, compared to some other popular iPhone finishes.

By Andrew O'Hara | 2 days ago

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Former Apple employee denies he leaked trade secrets to media

2 days ago

Former Apple employee denies he leaked trade secrets to media

A former employee of Apple sued for allegedly leaking information to an unnamed publication has responded, denying in a court filing that he disseminated trade secrets in exchange for favorable coverage of a start-up he had invested in.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Claris launches Claris Connect service for Apple School Manager

2 days ago

Claris launches Claris Connect service for Apple School Manager

Apple subsidiary Claris has launched its Claris Connect service for Apple School Manager, making it easier for educational institutions to access Apple services and technology.

By Mike Peterson | 2 days ago

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Nebula R2-D2 Capsule II projector transports you to a galaxy far, far away

2 days ago

Nebula R2-D2 Capsule II projector transports you to a galaxy far, far away

In a well-timed release just ahead of Star Wars celebration day known as May the Fourth, Anker is offering a special R2-D2 edition of its popular Nebula Capsule II project and speaker — and we've been using it for a few weeks.

By Andrew O'Hara | 2 days ago

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Apple's & Facebook tensions span a decade, reveals Epic 'Fortnite' trial emails

2 days ago

Apple's & Facebook tensions span a decade, reveals Epic 'Fortnite' trial emails

Emails between Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs and other executives over Facebook have surfaced as part of Epic's lawsuit, with the messages showing tensions between the pair existed as early as 2011.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Apple has third of gaming market's transactions in total, 7% of 'Fortnite' revenue

2 days ago

Apple has third of gaming market's transactions in total, 7% of 'Fortnite' revenue

The Epic v. Apple trial has revealed a slew of data points about the App Store that would otherwise be hard to come by, including margins and its share of the gaming market, JP Morgan says.

By Mike Peterson | 2 days ago

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Of the 60% of school apps sharing data, Android versions much worse than iOS

2 days ago

Of the 60% of school apps sharing data, Android versions much worse than iOS

A new study reveals that 60% of apps used by schools share data with third parties, with iOS sharing less than Android, and as a rule, to less "risky" aggregators.

By Will Shanklin | 2 days ago

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Targus buys Sanho, maker of HyperDrive and other Apple accessories

2 days ago

Targus buys Sanho, maker of HyperDrive and other Apple accessories

Targus has acquired Sanho, makers of the Hyper brand of MacBook Pro USB-C hubs and other accessories.

By Will Shanklin | 2 days ago

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Gaze detection could prevent others from snooping your iPad screen

2 days ago

Gaze detection could prevent others from snooping your iPad screen

A future iPad, iMac, or MacBook may offer a unique form of privacy for a user looking at sensitive documents, by tracking their gaze to work out what part of the screen they are looking at, while simultaneously obscuring the rest of the display with bogus data to throw off onlookers.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Deals: Apple's 256GB iPad Air 4 drops to $675 for Mother's Day, plus AirPods Pro return to $189

2 days ago

Deals: Apple's 256GB iPad Air 4 drops to $675 for Mother's Day, plus AirPods Pro return to $189

With Mother's Day right around the corner, Amazon's fresh iPad Air 4 markdown in Rose Gold offers a great gift option at $75 off. AirPods Pro are also $60 off in today's best deals.

By Christine McKee | 2 days ago

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What to do when you find an AirTag

2 days ago

What to do when you find an AirTag

There are just a few steps to go through when you find an AirTag to find the owner, but the results you get depends on what the original owner has set up.

By William Gallagher | 2 days ago

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App Store growth will slow more than expected in June quarter, analyst says

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App Store growth will slow more than expected in June quarter, analyst says

Morgan Stanley Katy Huberty expects Apple App Store revenue will grow less than expected in the June quarter, though its long-term outlook remains unchanged.

By Mike Peterson | 2 days ago

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Emergency Broadband Benefit Program gives $50 discount per month to homes in need

2 days ago

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program gives $50 discount per month to homes in need

Broadband providers will be able to provide up to $50 per month in savings to low-income consumers, or those who have been financially affected by COVID-19 starting May 12.

By Wesley Hilliard | 2 days ago

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Apple profiles childcare app Winnie for Mother's Day

2 days ago

Apple profiles childcare app Winnie for Mother's Day

To mark Mother's Day on May 9, Apple has published a profile of the developers behind Winnie, an iOS app designed to help mothers find childcare for their kids.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Microsoft Discord deal dead, as Sony buys minority stake in the company

2 days ago

Microsoft Discord deal dead, as Sony buys minority stake in the company

Following Discord's negotiations with Microsoft, Sony has swooped in with an investment in the gaming-focused chat service effectively shutting the door on any full acquisition by the Xbox manufacturer.

By Wesley Hilliard | 2 days ago

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Five more TSMC chip plants planned in U.S. expansion

2 days ago

Five more TSMC chip plants planned in U.S. expansion

Apple chip partner TSMC is considering expanding its existing plans to open up a chip foundry in Arizona, with the Taiwanese firm apparently planning to open up to a further five more locations in the state.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey's Apple TV+ series on mental health coming in May

2 days ago

Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey's Apple TV+ series on mental health coming in May

An as-yet untitled series on mental health will be airing on Apple TV+ later in May — run by Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry.

By Wesley Hilliard | 2 days ago

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Tile CEO 'welcomes' AirTag competition from Apple's 'runaway monopoly train'

2 days ago

Tile CEO 'welcomes' AirTag competition from Apple's 'runaway monopoly train'

CEO CJ Prober says that Apple has put Tile at a disadvantage both through direct AirTags competition, and changes to iOS that have made it appear that Tile is broken.

By William Gallagher | 2 days ago

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Australian retailer pulls AirTag over battery safety concerns

2 days ago

Australian retailer pulls AirTag over battery safety concerns

Australian retailer Officeworks has pulled AirTags from sale over potential safety issues, which revolve around the ease of access to the button cell batteries used in the tracking accessory.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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Apple's AR headset may help a user's eyes adjust when putting it on

2 days ago

Apple's AR headset may help a user's eyes adjust when putting it on

Apple's augmented reality headset could automatically account for the difference between a user's point of view and an attached camera, while peripheral lighting could make it easier for a user's eyes to adjust to wearing an AR or VR headset.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

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'Fast & Furious' star Luke Evans to headline 'Echo 3' thriller for Apple

2 days ago

'Fast & Furious' star Luke Evans to headline 'Echo 3' thriller for Apple

The Apple TV+ action thriller series "Echo 3" will star Luke Evans, best known for films such as "Fast & Furious 6," and British true crime mini-series "The Pembrokeshire Murders."

By William Gallagher | 2 days ago

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Apple examining use of knitted fabric for iPhone cases - like the iPod Socks

2 days ago

Apple examining use of knitted fabric for iPhone cases - like the iPod Socks

Apple is examining how to produce iPhone cases from knitted fabric instead of molded silicone, similar to not just the braided Apple Watch band, but also potentially like the long-gone iPod Socks.

By William Gallagher | 2 days ago

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Apple's Secure Enclave targeted in patent infringement lawsuit

2 days ago

Apple's Secure Enclave targeted in patent infringement lawsuit

Non-practicing entity Identity Security on Monday filed a lawsuit against Apple, claiming the tech giant's Secure Enclave technology, present in nearly every major Apple product line, infringes on four owned patents.

By Mikey Campbell | 2 days ago

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Epic CEO Tim Sweeney grilled on platform agreements, V-Bucks

2 days ago

Epic CEO Tim Sweeney grilled on platform agreements, V-Bucks

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney on Monday testified in the Epic Games v. Apple case, laying out and defending his reasoning behind Epic's suit against Apple.

By Mike Peterson | 2 days ago

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Phil Schiller suggested reduced App Store fees in 2011

3 days ago

Phil Schiller suggested reduced App Store fees in 2011

Apple's App Store chief mulled cutting commissions on apps and in-app purchases a decade ago, according to evidence presented by Epic Games in its trial with Apple.

By Mike Peterson | 3 days ago

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Apple ceases iOS 14.4.2 code signing following release of iOS 14.5.1

3 days ago

Apple ceases iOS 14.4.2 code signing following release of iOS 14.5.1

Apple on Monday stopped signing code for iOS 14.4.2, effectively blocking downgrades to the operating system following the release of iOS 14.5 and 14.5.1.

By AppleInsider Staff | 3 days ago

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt's 'Mr. Corman' to premiere on Apple TV+ in August

3 days ago

Joseph Gordon-Levitt's 'Mr. Corman' to premiere on Apple TV+ in August

"Mr. Corman," a 10-episode comedy series headed up by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, will premiere on Apple TV+ in August.

By Mike Peterson | 3 days ago

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How to use iOS 14.5 Shortcuts to automatically turn 5G off to save power

3 days ago

How to use iOS 14.5 Shortcuts to automatically turn 5G off to save power

How to use a Shortcut to automatically turn your iPhone's 5G on for faster speeds, or switch to 4G power saving, depending on where you are — or just what time of day it is.

By William Gallagher | 3 days ago

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Apple hires ex-Google AI expert Samy Bengio

3 days ago

Apple hires ex-Google AI expert Samy Bengio

Apple has hired Samy Bengio, a former AI scientist who resigned in protest of Google's firing of two employees, to lead a new AI team under John Giannandrea.

By Will Shanklin | 3 days ago

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Apple says Epic Games demands threaten iOS app security, privacy, quality

3 days ago

Apple says Epic Games demands threaten iOS app security, privacy, quality

As part of its opening arguments, Apple says that its policies protect the privacy, security, and quality of the App Store, and claims that Epic sued only because it no longer wanted to pay Apple's commissions.

By Mike Peterson | 3 days ago

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Apple Watch used to assist in-flight surprise labor & delivery

3 days ago

Apple Watch used to assist in-flight surprise labor & delivery

An unexpected birth on a flight across the ocean required doctors and nurses to employ clever uses of on-flight items, including an Apple Watch, to keep the newborn stable.

By Amber Neely | 3 days ago

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Apple lands upcoming Tom Hanks film 'Finch'

3 days ago

Apple lands upcoming Tom Hanks film 'Finch'

Apple has outbid other streaming services to bring the upcoming Tom Hanks film "Finch" to Apple TV .

By Will Shanklin | 3 days ago

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Apple fixes flaws exploited in the wild with release of macOS Big Sur 11.3.1, iOS 14.5.1

3 days ago

Apple fixes flaws exploited in the wild with release of macOS Big Sur 11.3.1, iOS 14.5.1

Alongside iOS 14.5.1, Apple has issued a minor point update to macOS Big Sur 11.3, with both releases containing security fixes for two vulnerabilities that the company says may have been exploited in the wild.

By Mike Peterson | 3 days ago

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Epic Games argues Apple has app monopoly, should make iOS more like macOS

3 days ago

Epic Games argues Apple has app monopoly, should make iOS more like macOS

In opening arguments in its case against Apple, Epic Games argues that the Cupertino tech giant has unnecessarily monopolized app distribution and in-app payments on the iOS App Store.

By Mike Peterson | 3 days ago

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Apple releases iOS & iPadOS 14.5.1 with grayed-out App Tracking Transparency fix, watchOS 7.4.1

3 days ago

Apple releases iOS & iPadOS 14.5.1 with grayed-out App Tracking Transparency fix, watchOS 7.4.1

Apple has released an iOS 14.5.1 update, fixing an issue where App Tracking Transparency was grayed out for some users.

By Will Shanklin | 3 days ago

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