• Early 2019 smartphone production worldwide predicted to hit lows last seen in 2013

    Global smartphone production is continuing to fall and will do for some time, according to analysts for Credit Suisse, with the investment bank forecasting production in the first quarter of 2019 for all manufacturers including Apple will fall to a level last observed in 2013.
  • Spotify second iOS app update attempt in EU fails to pass App Store review

    Spotify second iOS app update attempt in EU fails to pass App Store review
    A update to Spotify's app in the App Store is on hold, after the streaming service failed to follow rules allowing links to external sites for purchases.
    Spotify's app in the EU
    Apple has already made a number of changes to its App Store rules, primarily to comply with EU legislation like the Digital Markets Act. While Apple has laid out new rules developers must follow to perform specific actions, not all apps have gone down the correct route.An App Review email sent to Spotify and viewed by Ap
  • Spring iPhone sales slip to lowest activation share in years

    Spring iPhone sales slip to lowest activation share in years
    The iPhone's slice of the smartphone activation pie has shrunk to its smallest size in six years, marking a concerning trend for Apple as it grapples with the longest gap yet between its iPhone releases.
    iPhone sales slip to lowest activation share in years
    The latest data reveals that the iPhone now accounts for only one-third of all new smartphone activations in the US, a significant decline from its 40% share over the past year, as noted by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP).Apple
  • Apple Watch Series X might get new and thinner motherboard material

    Apple Watch Series X might get new and thinner motherboard material
    A new supply chain rumor claims that Apple will switch to thinner resin-coated copper motherboards for a future Apple Watch, echoing previous reports of the same coming to the iPhone 17.
    Apple Watch Series 9
    Resin-coated copper (RCC) is exactly what it says it is — a thin film of copper, coated in resin. It replaces the typically green, grey or black nonconductive bonding sheet material on motherboards. In October 2023, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said Apple would adopt it for the iPhone because
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  • Biden signs TikTok bill into law as Chinese firm threatens legal action

    Biden signs TikTok bill into law as Chinese firm threatens legal action
    President Biden has now formally signed the bill that means TikTok owner ByteDance must sell the platform, or face being banned in the US from 2025.
    TikTok could be banned in the US from 2025
    As expected following the Senate's passing of the combination bill regarding funding for Ukraine and the potential ban of TikTok, President Biden has now signed the measure into law. From today, ByteDance has nine months in which to sell or divest itself of TikTok, although there may be a further three-mont
  • Competing rumors cast doubt on mini LED iPad Air debut in May

    Competing rumors cast doubt on mini LED iPad Air debut in May
    Supply chain sources apparently vary on when Apple may release a 12.9-inch iPad Air with mini LED, with a new rumor pushing the release much later.
    Apple's current iPad Air 5
    Less than two weeks away from Apple's "Let Loose" iPad-centric event in May, it's still not fully clear what Apple is going to release. A previous rumor claimed with certainty that the 12.9-inch iPad Air would get the same mini LED screen that the present M2 iPad Pro has.And now, the same source, Ross Young, isn't so sure b
  • Apple's M2 Mac mini is back down to $499 at Amazon

    Apple's M2 Mac mini is back down to $499 at Amazon
    The best M2 Mac mini price we've seen at Amazon has returned, with the standard model dipping to just $499.99. Plus, save up to $250 on upgraded models with an exclusive coupon discount.
    The cheapest M2 Mac mini price is currently available at Amazon, with the standard model featuring an 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU discounted to $499.99. The savings are in the form of a $49.01 on-page coupon that stacks with a $50 instant rebate already in place.Buy for $499.99If you're looking for the best deal
  • Epic vs. Apple lurches on, this time about antisteering compliance

    Epic vs. Apple lurches on, this time about antisteering compliance
    Epic Games has convinced a US District Court to order a hearing over its assertion that Apple is failing to comply with the games company's one App Store victory.
    Fortnite on an iPhone
    The long-running legal case of Fortnite developer Epic Games versus Apple appeared to suddenly resolve in December 2023, but legal cases don't seem to ever end completely. While Apple won on practically every count, it lost over an anti-steering accusation, the issue that it prevented developers from informing cus
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  • Small business owners are getting special 'Today at Apple' training

    Small business owners are getting special 'Today at Apple' training
    Apple is launching a "Made for Business" series of Today at Apple sessions about Apple technology for small business owners — and led by small business owners.
    A "Today at Apple" session in an Apple Store (Source: Apple)
    "Today at Apple" is a series of free training workshops that began in 2017, and now take place in Apple Stores worldwide.Following special series of events for creatives, "Today at Apple" is now launching ongoing events for small business owners and entrepreneurs."At Apple
  • California man uses AirTag to confront thief who stole his BMW

    California man uses AirTag to confront thief who stole his BMW
    A man in California was able to use an Apple AirTag and dash cam footage to recover his stolen BMW, though we don't advise following his method.
    Apple AirTag
    Philip Obando awoke one morning to find that his BMW was missing. Fortunately for Obando, he had previously hidden an Apple AirTag inside his car in case something like this happened.Using the Find My app, Obando was able to track the thief as he drove through long beach. The thief slept in the car, swapped out the license plate, and even t
  • Apple's four new open-source models could help make future AI more accurate

    Apple's four new open-source models could help make future AI more accurate
    Apple has publicly shared four open-source models boasting of enhanced accuracy for queries, which could help the development of future AI models.
    A Siri icon superimposed on Apple Park
    As the tech industry continues to race forward with AI developments, Apple has continued to offer more glimpses into the technology it is working on. In the latest public release, Apple has released a quartet of open-source models.Referred to as Open Source Efficient LLMs, or OpenELMs, the instruct models are hos
  • Apple's generative AI may be the only one that was trained legally & ethically

    Apple's generative AI may be the only one that was trained legally & ethically
    As copyright concerns plague the field of generative AI, Apple seeks to preserve privacy and legality through innovative training methods for language learning methods, all while avoiding controversy.
    Apple's AI may be the only legally-trained one on the market
    In recent years, the question of generative AI in relation to copyright law has remained a relatively important and complex issue. As language learning models (LLMs) and generative AI apps increase in popularity, copyright issues have con
  • Rabbit R1 Unboxing: What You Get in the Box for $199 - CNET

    Rabbit R1 Unboxing: What You Get in the Box for $199     - CNET
    The Rabbit R1 is a pocket-size computer that's almost like a phone, but isn't. Here's what you get for the $199 price.
  • Apple won't have to do that much to comply with EU's new right to repair law

    Apple won't have to do that much to comply with EU's new right to repair law
    A new EU law means Apple will have to extend its iPhone warranty, and offer all users the same kind of repair or replace service it currently sells as AppleCare.
    The EU wants to make it easier to repair damaged smartphones
    Since 2020, the EU has been debating right to repair legislation, and it has been steadily progressing through the system. Now the EU has formally adopted the rules, after a vote saw 584 in favor, 3 against, and 14 abstentions."Consumers' right to repair products will now beco
  • How to find 3D movies to watch on Apple Vision Pro

    How to find 3D movies to watch on Apple Vision Pro
    The introduction of the Apple Vision Pro has reintroduced 3D content after nearly a decade of absence. Here's where to find 3D movies for purchase from any Apple device that has a TV app.
    How to watch 3D movies on Apple Vision Pro
    The Apple Vision Pro is not just any other headset, it's a gateway to a whole new level of film experience. Before immersing yourself in the world of 3D content, it's crucial to set up your device correctly.Apple offers comprehensive support through its website and in-
  • How to watch Apple's 'Let Loose' iPad Air & iPad Pro event

    How to watch Apple's 'Let Loose' iPad Air & iPad Pro event
    Apple's May iPad "Let Loose" event is right around the corner. Here's how to watch it, live.
    How to watch the 2024 iPad event
    On April 23, Apple announced a special event scheduled for May 7, titled "Let Loose." The company also teased the event's focus with images of stylized Apple logos featuring a hand holding an Apple Pencil.Apple has not updated the iPad lineup significantly since October 2022, aside from an Apple Pencil refresh in November 2023.
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  • Biden will ban TikTok unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells it

    Biden will ban TikTok unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells it
    After a vote in the Senate tied to foreign aid late on Tuesday, President Biden will sign into law a requirement for ByteDance to sell or divest its TikTok platform within a year.
    TikTok could be banned in the US
    The combination bill including a potential TikTok ban was approved first by the House of Representatives, and now also by the Senate. President Biden says he will sign it into law on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.According to Reuters, the legislation mandates that TikTok will be banned if B
  • You Should Update Your iPhone to iOS 17.4.1 Before iOS 17.5 Is Released - CNET

    You Should Update Your iPhone to iOS 17.4.1 Before iOS 17.5 Is Released     - CNET
    Without this update, malicious actors could take advantage of some zero-day vulnerabilities on your iPhone.
  • Give Your iPhone a Security Boost With This iOS 17.4 Feature - CNET

    Give Your iPhone a Security Boost With This iOS 17.4 Feature     - CNET
    This feature can give your device and data more protection from malicious actors.
  • If You're Getting Journal Suggestions on Your iPhone, Here's How to Disable Them - CNET

    If You're Getting Journal Suggestions on Your iPhone, Here's How to Disable Them     - CNET
    You might want to put a stop to all those suggestion notifications, especially if you don't use the Journal app on iOS 17.
  • The long nightmare may be over -- iPad could finally get a Calculator app

    The long nightmare may be over -- iPad could finally get a Calculator app
    The Calculator app could finally make its way to the iPad with iPadOS 18, and we could see the debut of some exciting new features and powerful upgrades in the process.
    Apple's redesigned Calculator app could make its way to iPad as well
    Last week, we published an exclusive report on Apple's Project GrayParrot detailing the revamped macOS Calculator application Apple is developing. A new report now claims that the iPad will receive a Calculator app of its own, for the very first time.A report fr
  • More evidence surfaces that Beats Solo 4 are coming soon

    More evidence surfaces that Beats Solo 4 are coming soon
    New animations discovered within the most recent beta of Apple Vision Pro software strongly suggest that Apple is gearing up to release the fourth version of its Beats Solo headphones.
    Screen capture from one of the videos extracted from the Apple Vision Pro beta
    On Tuesday, AppleInsider uncovered new syncing animations in the visionOS 1.2 beta 3. Four looping video files and a PLIST file included in the beta point to an imminent release of Beats Solo 4.This isn't the first bit of evidence, eith
  • Deals: save up to $450 on Microsoft 365, Office, Adobe Creative Cloud & more

    Deals: save up to $450 on Microsoft 365, Office, Adobe Creative Cloud & more
    This week's top software sales offer discounts of up to $450 off standalone licenses and subscriptions for popular tools, including Microsoft 365, Office, Adobe Creative Cloud and more.
    Save up to $450 on software this week.
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  • Apple rolls out the third developer beta round for testing

    Apple rolls out the third developer beta round for testing
    Apple's third round of developer betas for the current generation has arrived, including iOS 17.5 and macOS Sonoma 14.5.
    iOS 17
    Developers participating in Apple's beta program can acquire the new builds from the Apple Developer Center or by updating their iPhone or iPad already running the betas through through the Settings app. Public beta versions usually arrive shortly after the developer versions, and can be signed up to via the Apple Beta Software Program website.The third betas for iOS 17
  • Third visionOS 1.2 developer beta arrives, with few changes

    Third visionOS 1.2 developer beta arrives, with few changes
    Developers equipped with the Apple Vision Pro can now try out the third developer build of visionOS 1.2.
    visionOS
    The third build of visionOS 1.2 surfaces after the second, which arrived on April 16. The first appeared on April 2.The new build is build number 21O5570d, replacing the second beta, build number 21O5565d.
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  • Apple Vision Pro shipments reportedly cut as US demand for headset wanes

    Apple Vision Pro shipments reportedly cut as US demand for headset wanes
    Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple has reduced its orders for Apple Vision Pro parts and assemblies, with the cut in shipments said to indicate lower demand for Apple's headset than previously thought.
    Apple Vision Pro
    The launch of the Apple Vision Pro in the United States was a success, with shipment estimates in February being far better than Apple's original estimate. However, months later, it seems Apple is preparing for considerably lower consumer demand as it moves into international sales.According
  • Apple Silicon might get used for AI chips in server farms

    Apple Silicon might get used for AI chips in server farms
    A new rumor claims that Apple will use TSMC's 3nm technology for an AI server processor that it is designing alongside its iPhone and Mac chips.
    It's already known that TSMC has been developing 3 nanometer processors, and believed that Apple has bought out its entire production capacity for it. The presumption was that Apple would use the process for latest versions of its A-series iPhone chips, and M-series Mac ones.Now, however, a leaker named "Phone Chip Expert" on Chinese social media site W
  • New iPad Air & iPad Pro models are coming soon - what to expect

    New iPad Air & iPad Pro models are coming soon - what to expect
    Apple is holding a special event on May 7 that will most likely focus on new models of the iPad Air and iPad Pro. Here's what to expect from the "Let Loose" event.
    iPads are expected at Apple's next event
    Apple has not made a meaningful update to the iPad lineup since October 2022, with the exception of an Apple Pencil update in November 2023. That's a very long time for an entire product category to go without updates, especially for the iPad lineup.On April 23, Apple revealed it will be holdin
  • Q&A: Promoting your app or game with Apple Search Ads

    Apple Search Ads helps you drive discovery of your app or game on the App Store. We caught up with the Apple Search Ads team to learn more about successfully using the service, including signing up for the free online Apple Search Ads Certification course.How might my app or game benefit from promotion on the App Store?With Apple Search Ads, developers are seeing an increase in downloads, retention, return on ad spend, and more. Find out how the developers
  • Apple teases new iPad Pro & Air event with multiple animated logos

    Apple teases new iPad Pro & Air event with multiple animated logos
    Alongside its main logo promoting the forthcoming iPad event, Apple's homepage is rotating through half a dozen variants.
    Three of the Apple logos being used to promote the May iPad event
    When Apple announced its May 7, 2024, event where it's expected to launch new editions of the iPad Air and iPad Pro, it did so with an image of an Apple logo featuring an Apple Pencil. That remains the event image, and it's the only one shown on Apple's event page, but the company's homepage is showing more.CEO

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