• $24K worth of products stolen in 2nd recent robbery at Apple's Corte Madera, Calif., store

    $24K worth of products stolen in 2nd recent robbery at Apple's Corte Madera, Calif., store
    Robbers reportedly struck an Apple outlet in Corte Madera, Calif. this week, stealing some $24,000 worth of goods just months after a previous raid on the store.
  • New HomePod part leak shows off glossy display cover

    New HomePod part leak shows off glossy display cover
    Apple has been long rumored to be working on a HomePod with a full touch display that can show more than a waveform, and a new leak offers a look at the potential glossy display glass.
    HomePod could get a new display
    The HomePod and HomePod mini have a touch-sensitive glass surface, but it is a simple pane of LEDs showing a waveform. Rumors suggest Apple could upgrade the HomePod with a full touch display with a GUI similar to Apple TV, but nothing has been announced.An alleged part image leaked
  • Apple Sainte-Catherine store will move to a new location down the street

    Apple Sainte-Catherine store will move to a new location down the street
    Apple has plans to move its existing Montreal-based Saint-Cathrerine location to a heritage building in downtown Montreal.
    Apple's existing Apple Sainte-Catherine location | Image Credit: Apple
    This relocation comes as part of Apple's efforts to revitalize its physical retail presence across the globe. The new Apple retail store will be located at Apple will settle at 1255 Sainte-Catherine Street West, according to sources who told La Press.The existing store opened in 2008 at 1321 Sainte-Cather
  • Exploit seller wants $2 million for a zero-day iMessage attack vector that probably doesn't exist

    Exploit seller wants $2 million for a zero-day iMessage attack vector that probably doesn't exist
    A $2 million iMessage exploit listed on the dark web probably doesn't do what the sellers say that it does, but it's still a reminder that iPhones aren't hack-proof.
    iMessage on iPhone
    According to a post on X made on April 15, Trust Wallet has found credible evidence related to a high-risk, zero-day exploit targeting iMessage users. Allegedly, the exploit can access an iPhone without requiring the user to click any links.1/2:Alert for iOS users: We have credible intel regarding a high-risk zero
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  • New 12.9-inch iPad Air may not be a large-screen bargain

    New 12.9-inch iPad Air may not be a large-screen bargain
    A new rumor claims that the forthcoming 12.9-inch iPad Air will use the same displays as on the current larger iPad Pro — which could be good or bad news for buyers expecting a lower-cost large screen.
    Apple's current iPad Air 5
    Alongside the repeated and very strong rumor that for the first time there will be a larger iPad Air, has been the presumption that it will be less expensive than the iPad Pro. The iPad Air has always been less costly than the iPad Pro, but it also has to be becaus
  • Elgato has an attractive new Neo range for content creators & streamers

    Elgato has an attractive new Neo range for content creators & streamers
    Elgato has released a range of new products that aim to improve video calls, assist streamers or podcasters, make Mac users more productive, and do it with style.
    Elgato's new Neo range of devices (monitor not included)
    When Elgato released a teleprompter, the Elgato Prompter, in December 2023, it was actually game-changing. It was the first time that such a degree of functionality, and such a degree of build quality, came within the budget of non-professional users.Now the company wants to do t
  • Apple's iPhone recycling is a security nightmare for e-waste partners

    Apple's iPhone recycling is a security nightmare for e-waste partners
    Apple's recycling program has come under fire, with employee theft and the destruction of working iPhones named as big problems in an examination of the environmental effort.
    Daisy, Apple's iPhone recycling robot
    Apple has repeatedly promoted its green credentials when it comes to recycling old iPhones and other products handed over by customers via its trade-in program. By taking older customer devices off them, Apple is able to disassemble the hardware and potentially reuse some materials in f
  • More than 60 IHG hotels in North America now have AirPlay-compatible TVs in-room

    More than 60 IHG hotels in North America now have AirPlay-compatible TVs in-room
    IHG Hotels & Resorts, the first hospitality chain to offer AirPlay-compatible TVs in-room, has begun rolling out the feature to select locations.
    Image Credit: IHG Hotels & Resorts
    Starting Thursday, more than 60 IHG properties in North America will allow guests to connect their iPhone or iPad to the in-room TV. This will allow guests to stream videos, listen to music, play Apple Arcade games, use Apple Fitness+, and more.Guests will connect to a compatible TV by scanning a QR code on th
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  • Adobe Express mobile app for iOS ships with Firefly generative AI smarts

    Adobe Express mobile app for iOS ships with Firefly generative AI smarts
    The Adobe Express mobile app is now out of beta, with iOS Creative Cloud users now able to access the design tool with Firefly generative AI elements.
    Adobe Express on iPhone gets Firefly
    Adobe Express is the creative suite's simplified design tool that lets users quickly create flyers, posters, and documents with little effort.On April 18, the new Adobe Express mobile app exited beta and became available for iOS. Additions this time around include Adobe pushing the use of Adobe Firefly, its gen
  • Apple boasts that it has cut greenhouse gas emissions in half

    Apple boasts that it has cut greenhouse gas emissions in half
    As part of its annual report on its environmental efforts, Apple has announced that its overall greenhouse gas emissions are now down 55% since 2015.
    Apple is working to use alternative energy supplies including wind
    Ahead of Earth Day on April 22, Apple has issued its now annual Environmental Progress Report. It says the 55% cut represents important progress in its intention to become carbon neutral by 2030."The proof of Apple's commitment to climate action is in our progress," said Lisa Jackso
  • A new app is the surest sign that the Apple Vision Pro will launch in China very soon

    A new app is the surest sign that the Apple Vision Pro will launch in China very soon
    The launch of the Apple Vision Pro in China seems imminent, after a major retailer launched a 3D shopping app designed for the headset.
    A screenshot from Taobao's visionOS app [Weibo]
    The Apple Vision Pro is currently only available in the United States, but an international expansion has been speculated to occur ahead of WWDC 2024. It now seems that China could be one of the first major markets to receive the headset.Alibaba's Taobao online marketplace has launched a new shopping app in the cou
  • Tim Cook visits Singapore as Apple invests in a $250 million AI campus expansion

    Tim Cook visits Singapore as Apple invests in a $250 million AI campus expansion
    CEO Tim Cook has continued his tour of Asia by visiting Singapore, where he announced that Apple will spend $250 million to expand its existing campus there.
    Apple Marina Bay Sands store, Singapore
    Apple does not release Tim Cook's schedule in advance, but following visits to Vietnam and then Indonesia, the CEO is concluding what appears to be a week-long Asia trip. His apparently final stop is a two-day visit to Singapore, and at the same time Apple has announced a significant expansion of its
  • To help win an iPhone antitrust suit, Apple is again demanding commission data from Valve

    To help win an iPhone antitrust suit, Apple is again demanding commission data from Valve
    Apple says it needs business records from Valve in order to contest an ongoing consumer antitrust case about the App Store, and has turned to the courts to get it.
    App Store icon
    Game developer Valve is not involved in the antitrust case that consumers have brought against Apple. However, Apple has now filed a subpoena request asking a federal judge to compel Valve to provide data that it says is "core" to its defense.Apple is accused in a class-action suit of forcing up app prices because of it
  • Tim Cook visits Singapore as Apple invests $250 million

    Tim Cook visits Singapore as Apple invests $250 million
    CEO Tim Cook has continued his tour of Asia by visiting Singapore, where he announced that Apple will spend $250 million to expand its existing campus there.
    Apple Marina Bay Sands store, Singapore
    Apple does not release Tim Cook's schedule in advance, but following visits to Vietnam and then Indonesia, the CEO is concluding what appears to be a week-long Asia trip. His apparently final stop is a two-day visit to Singapore, and at the same time Apple has announced a significant expansion of its
  • Secure Your Credit Card by Changing This iPhone Setting - CNET

    Secure Your Credit Card by Changing This iPhone Setting     - CNET
    You should tweak this iPhone setting now if your phone's case holds your credit card.
  • Sam's Club membership drops to $14, the best price ever

    Sam's Club membership drops to $14, the best price ever
    Get a 1-year Sam's Club membership for just $14, the lowest price on record, for affordable access to warehouse deals.
    Beating the previous all-time best price, today's Sam's Club $14 membership deal is hosted by StackCommerce and offers new members a significant discount on a 1-year membership, which normally retails for $50.Buy for $14
    You can choose from thousands of items, ranging from prepared meals to patio furniture for the summer. With over 597 warehouse locations in the U.S. covering 45
  • iOS 17.5 Beta 2: Your iPhone Could Get These New Features Soon - CNET

    iOS 17.5 Beta 2: Your iPhone Could Get These New Features Soon     - CNET
    Some developers and beta testers can try all these features now.
  • iPhone 17 Plus display might be a hair smaller than the iPhone 16 Plus

    iPhone 17 Plus display might be a hair smaller than the iPhone 16 Plus
    Apple may make a controversial change, with a new rumor claiming that the size of the iPhone 17 Plus screen could shrink a bit, when compared to iPhone 16 Plus.
    iPhone 15 Plus [left] and iPhone 15
    Apple has gradually increased the display size of its iPhones over time. The current-gen models sit at 6.1 inches for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, with the Plus and Pro Max measuring 6.7 inches.In a tweet on X, Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants now believes that the iPhone 17 Plus will
  • First third party App Store in the EU is live

    First third party App Store in the EU is live
    Following changes in iOS 17.4 and legislation allowing them, the first new alternative app store has launched in the EU, that promises to help distribute "indie" apps at a low-cost yearly fee.
    Image Credit: AltStore
    On Wednesday, AltStore PAL announced that it is officially launching as an alternative to Apple's App Store in the European Union. It bills itself as an "open-source, crowd-funded app store for indies."According to the developers, distributing apps via AltStore PAL is entirely free a
  • Game emulator Delta arrives on App Store after controversies

    Game emulator Delta arrives on App Store after controversies
    Following controversy over the weekend, the Delta game emulator has been made available in the App Store, for potential users outside of the European Union.
    Delta, a game emulator for iPhone
    Delta from Testut Tech is billed as an all-in-one emulator for iOS. A follow-up to GBA4iOS, it is aimed at users who want to play ROMs of Nintendo games on their iPhone, especially those of portable Nintendo consoles.The list of supported game systems include the GameBoy Color, GameBoy Advance, Nintendo DS,
  • The 'For All Mankind' universe is about to get a whole lot bigger

    The 'For All Mankind' universe is about to get a whole lot bigger
    Apple TV+ hit "For All Mankind" has been renewed for a fifth season, and a spin-off is also going back to the beginning for a new look at the Soviet space race.
    The new "Star City" will go back to the beginning of "For All Mankind," and see life from the Soviet side
    "For All Mankind" was one of the first shows announced by Apple TV+ back at its launch in 2019, and is an alternative view of the space race. While it now seems a long way since its starting point of having the Soviets be the first t
  • How to make Apple Music more private by turning off 'Discoverable by Nearby Contacts'

    How to make Apple Music more private by turning off 'Discoverable by Nearby Contacts'
    Apple Music has a setting that automatically opts users into sharing your musical tastes with contacts by default. Here's what the problem is, and how to keep what you listen to a bit more private.
    Apple Music playlists
    Like many other streaming services, Apple Music has a variety of music discovery systems in place, to help its subscribers discover new music. While some of this is algorithmic-based, there are some elements that involve the tastes of other people.With public sharing comes concer
  • From iPhones to Apple Watch, Apple fans keep showing broad device adoption

    From iPhones to Apple Watch, Apple fans keep showing broad device adoption
    A considerable segment of Apple's customer base own more than one of the company's products, and their loyalty is a better indicator of the company's success than just numbers.
    Apple device adoption holds steady among US consumers
    Apple's hardware ecosystem is expansive and diverse, encapsulating a range of devices from iPhones to Mac computers, each with its dedicated user base. However, when analyzing the penetration of these devices among US consumers, the numbers reveal more than just market
  • Amazon's latest Apple deals make perfect Mother's Day gifts (and prices start at just $24)

    Amazon's latest Apple deals make perfect Mother's Day gifts (and prices start at just $24)
    Mother's Day is Sunday, May 12, 2024 and that means it's time to start picking out the perfect gift for Mom. With Amazon's Apple deals that offer prices as low as $24, these gift ideas won't break the bank, while still treating Mom to a wonderful surprise.Grab an AirTag for as low as $24 during the latest round of price drops.Continue Reading on AppleInsider
  • Microsoft brings OneNote to the Apple Vision Pro -- with a key limitation

    Microsoft brings OneNote to the Apple Vision Pro -- with a key limitation
    Word and Excel were available on the Apple Vision Pro at launch, but now Microsoft is expanding its apps with an earlier than expected release of its note-taking app, OneNote.
    Microsoft OneNote on Apple Vision Pro (Source: Microsoft)
    While Microsoft committed to all of its Microsoft 365 apps being available on the Apple Vision Pro, at launch it concentrated on its main applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams. Now the company has announced that Microsoft OneNote has joined the list."Now,
  • Apple hits 18 gigawatts of clean energy in its environmental push

    Apple hits 18 gigawatts of clean energy in its environmental push
    Apple is continuing to step up its environmental efforts, revealing new projects to increase the use of clean energy, as well as to replenish fresh water it uses by 2030 ahead of Earth Day.
    An Apple solar farm
    Apple made a pledge in 2020 to become completely carbon neutral by 2030, covering everything from its supply chain to power consumed to recharge its products. In an update on April 17, it seems Apple is well on its way to achieving the goal.The update, published on Wednesday morning, inclu
  • Galaxy S24 Ultra Cameras vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max: Here's How They Compare - CNET

    Galaxy S24 Ultra Cameras vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max: Here's How They Compare     - CNET
    I took hundreds of photos with Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max and Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra. Each excelled in some situations and struggled in others.
  • Apple Notes in iOS 18 looks to up the ante with Microsoft OneNote

    Apple Notes in iOS 18 looks to up the ante with Microsoft OneNote
    Exclusive: One of Apple's most inconspicuously popular apps, Notes, is bound to become even more powerful when the company unveils its next generation operating systems in June, AppleInsider has learned.
    iOS 18 to bring new Notes features
    Among its new features will be audio recording support built in at the application level, similar to integrated Voice Memos, according to people familiar with the matter. The feature is currently under development for iOS 18 and macOS 15 and should ultimately m
  • China suspected of being behind Apple's recent spyware warnings

    China suspected of being behind Apple's recent spyware warnings
    A security blog claims that the recent attack on iPhones was done by spyware called LightSpy, which appears to be linked to China.
    Apple has been warning users of a spyware attack on iPhones
    On April 11, 2024, Apple issued alerts to users in 92 countries, including India, about a "mercenary spyware attack" that it believes may have affected them. Apple gave no further details, other than to say that the attack was an attempt to "remotely compromise the iPhone."According to a research and intelli
  • Tim Cook promises Indonesia that Apple will consider manufacturing there

    Tim Cook promises Indonesia that Apple will consider manufacturing there
    Apple CEO Tim Cook has told Indonesia's President that the company will look at the feasibility of opening manufacturing in the country, though he hasn't said whether that means the iPhone.
    Tim Cook (right) with photographer Sofyan Pratama in Indonesia
    Following his two-day visit to Vietnam, in which he committed Apple to expanding its manufacturing there, Tim Cook met with Indonesia's President Joko Widodo over similar issues. Apple does not currently have manufacturers in Indonesia, but accord

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