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Apple's iPhone SE 4 rumored to abandon notch in favor of Dynamic Island

20-01-2025 19:56 via appleinsider.com

A reliable leaker has shared a new image that suggests the upcoming iPhone SE 4 will feature Apple's Dynamic Island.
Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 Pro
On Monday, Evan Blass told X followers that the iPad Air would get an M3 upgrade, rather than the alleged M4 upgrade others have suggested. A mere few hours later, Blass alleges that Apple's next iPhone SE could ditch its notch for the Dynamic Island.Blass shared the following image, which shows four upcoming Apple devices. Among them was an iPhone

Tim Cook joins big tech leaders for Trump's inauguration

20-01-2025 19:38 via appleinsider.com

Apple CEO Tim Cook and many other big tech CEOs have been spotted at one of Monday's inauguration events that heralds Donald Trump becoming President of the United States for the second time.
Tim Cook at St. John's Church - Image Credit: BBC
The United States will see the installation of Donald Trump in the role of President for the second time on Monday. For some of the more well-heeled members of society, they will see the event from close range.While the 47th presidential inauguration itself

Today is the last day to pick up a MacBook Air for $749

20-01-2025 17:40 via appleinsider.com

Best Buy's holiday MacBook Air sale delivers prices as low as $749, but the featured deal ends today and inventory is limited.
Grab a MacBook Air for $749 today only.
The entire MacBook Air line is on sale this Monday, with Best Buy's $749 M2 MacBook Air 13-inch deal taking center stage. This spec is equipped with an M2 chip with an 8-core GPU, 8GB of unified memory and 256GB of storage. At press time, Space Gray is the only colorway left in stock so you'll want to order now if you want to secur

Canon's new app turns your iPhones & iPads into a multicam streaming setup

20-01-2025 17:37 via appleinsider.com

Canon's new "Live Switcher Mobile" app turns your iPhone or iPad into a multi-device streaming setup — and it's currently limited to Apple devices only.
Live Switcher Mobile comes to iPhone and iPad
On Monday, Canon announced that it has launched a new app called "Live Switcher Mobile." It allows users to seamlessly switch between three devices — currently just iPhones and iPads — that are all connected to the same Wi-Fi network.Canon hopes the app will streamline the live-stre

Apple TV rumors, more CES releases, & Apple's 2025 smart home plans on HomeKit Insider

20-01-2025 17:36 via appleinsider.com

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we talk about more straggling CES news, Apple TV rumors, GM's CarPlay issues, and lay out Apple's 2025 smart home roadmap.
HomeKit Insider Podcast
Even though CES 2025 wrapped already, there has been lingering news, with a few more products that slipped under the radar being announced after the show. Those late releases include the first Matter-enabled fridge for the US market.It's from Bosch and will allow you to monitor and control the temperatur

iPad Air update rumored to get M3 upgrade, not M4

20-01-2025 16:56 via appleinsider.com

A prolific and generally accurate leaker is predicting that the next iPad Air will use the M3 chip, countering rumors of a jump up to the M4 chip.
The base of an iPad Air display
Apple is anticipated to launch an update to the iPad Air in the spring, with a refresh upgrading its Apple Silicon performance. If a leaker is to be believed, that jump may not be as big as rumors have claimed.An image privately released on social media by Evan Blass, known as "evleaks," appears to be listings for the n

AirTags prevent so much car crime that Colorado police are giving them away

20-01-2025 16:11 via appleinsider.com

Arvada Police in Colorado have turned to AirTags to cut down on the number of cars being stolen in the city in the latest example of how useful the $30 devices are.
Apple AirTags (right) and Tile Trackers (left) are being given away to Colorado residents who sign the contract
From the moment AirTags were released in 2021, they were used to prevent car theft — and they were also used by car thieves.Overall, though, Apple's trackers have revolutionized how stolen cars can be found, and found

Apple plans MacBook Air display upgrade, but OLED still far away

20-01-2025 15:28 via appleinsider.com

Apple's reported development of an oxide LCD panel for the MacBook Air is another sign that the OLED MacBook Air is still a long way from becoming a reality.
MacBook Air
Apple often updates the display technologies in its hardware, improving them in various ways as time rolls on. While OLED is considered to be what Apple is migrating towards across its product lines, it seems that the MacBook Air has a bit more of a wait ahead of it.According to sources of TheElec on Monday, Apple is starting th

Apple Mail on the Mac will get Apple Intelligence sorting with macOS 15.4

20-01-2025 14:37 via appleinsider.com

The priority sorting of emails in Apple Mail for iOS will come to the Mac in an update expected around April. Here's what's coming, and whether it'll be useful.
Apple Intelligence mail categorization is coming to the Mac
One of the most successful elements of Apple Intelligence has been its use in Apple Mail, where alongside message summaries, it can now also categorize mail — on the iPhone. For some reason the same feature has not been released for the Mac, but this was always going to ch

Apple Brought T9 Dialing to Your iPhone in iOS 18. Here's How It Works

20-01-2025 13:00 via cnet.com

If you remember T9 typing, I hope you remember to do your daily stretches.

Trump claims Tim Cook has committed Apple to massive US investment

20-01-2025 12:52 via appleinsider.com

IMacncoming President Trump says he has met with Apple CEO Tim Cook, who reportedly committed the company to a greatly increased investment in the US.
Tim Cook (left) with Donald Trump in a meeting during the latter's first presidential term
Ahead of the inauguration ceremony, Trump held a victory rally in which he talked of business leaders promising to invest in the US. According to Fox Business, he named SoftBank, DAMAC, and Apple."I spoke with Tim Cook of Apple," said Trump. "He said they're

Meta's Edits is an alternative to CapCut, as Apple forgets about Clips

20-01-2025 01:08 via appleinsider.com

Even as the future of TikTok remains unclear, Meta has rushed out an alternative to CapCut while Apple continues to do nothing to promote Clips eight years after its debut.
Apple's Clips app is a fun tool, but not quite a CapCut replacement
There's a lot of back and forth relating to whether TikTok will be banned or not, but competitors are taking note. Meta, Adobe, and even Apple have an opportunity to take advantage of the void left by TikTok, CapCut, and other apps owned by ByteDance if a ban

How to watch the 2025 presidential inauguration on Apple devices

19-01-2025 23:17 via appleinsider.com

Last-minute changes to the location of the 47th presidential inauguration ceremony may have foiled plans by the public to watch the event in person, but here's how to catch the whole event as it's broadcast and streamed live.
The US Capitol building. Image source: Visit the Capitol government website
Because of an unusually cold weather forecast for Monday, January 20th, the swearing-in ceremony of US President-Elect Donald Trump has been changed from the traditionally outdoor event at the US Ca

'Ted Lasso' star drops strong hint of filming for fourth season

19-01-2025 23:10 via appleinsider.com

Evidence continues to trickle in that hit Apple TV+ show "Ted Lasso" will return for a fourth season.
'Ted Lasso' star Nick Mohammed has dropped a hint about the show's return.
The latest hint comes from former cast member Nick Mohammed, who played assistant coach Nate Shelley on the hit show. Mohammed posted a video on X.com on January 16th to announce that some of the early dates on his forthcoming UK tour will be rearranged due to unnamed "filming."Mohammed was scheduled to kick off the tour

TikTok service restored in the US after promises that ban won't be enforced

19-01-2025 19:33 via appleinsider.com

China-based social media site TikTok has returned from a one-day hiatus in the US, following assurances from the incoming Trump administration that it will face no penalties for restoring service to its US users now.
The ban on TikTok in the US turned out to last only one day.
Apple and other companies temporarily took the TikTok app off their respective App Store, which complied with a law passed by Congress banning the service in the US if the parent company failed to find a US buyer by Januar

How to watch the 2025 US presidential inauguration online

19-01-2025 18:52 via appleinsider.com

Last-minute changes to the location of the 47th presidential inauguration ceremony may have foiled plans by the public to watch the event in person, but here's how to catch the whole event as it's broadcast and streamed live.
The US Capitol building. Image source: Visit the Capitol government website
Because of an unusually cold weather forecast for Monday, January 20th, the swearing-in ceremony of US President-Elect Donald Trump has been changed from the traditionally outdoor event at the US Ca

If you want to buy the 2022 iPhone SE, do it now

19-01-2025 16:55 via appleinsider.com

Ahead of an anticipated powerful new release, inventory of the current iPhone SE is dropping at retail outlets, according to a new report.
The fourth-gen iPhone SE will be based on the iPhone 14, with upgraded internals.
Apple is expected to launch a revamped iPhone SE sometime in the spring of 2025. The new model will offer a new look, likely based on the iPhone 14, with a larger, 6.1-inch screen.Retail inventory of the current iPhone SE is claimed to be falling fast in some locations, accordin

Best Weather Apps for 2025

19-01-2025 16:05 via cnet.com

Get a dependable weather forecast every time with the best weather apps.

Proofread, Rewrite and Edit Messages With Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.2

19-01-2025 12:00 via cnet.com

Here's how to rewrite texts, proofread emails and turn your unfiltered thoughts into polished, work-safe messages.

TikTok has shut itself down in the US ahead of January 19 deadline.

19-01-2025 04:53 via appleinsider.com

A TikTok ban in the US that's been in the works for years started early on Saturday with the company locking down US users — but the entire saga remains more about politics than national security.
TikTok
As of January 19, 2025, TikTok is no longer accessible within the US. The app is being removed from Apple's App Store and the Google Play Store, plus Oracle must now stop hosting the service's US user data.Those existing users will see only an explanatory pop-up message on launching the ap

Newly-appointed Apple CFO denies 75% App Store profit claim in UK trial

18-01-2025 22:14 via appleinsider.com

Apple's Chief Financial Officer, Kevan Parekh, has testified at a UK trial, disputing claims by the prosecution that the company has a 75 percent profit margin on its App Store for iPhone and iPad.
Apple CFO Kevan Parekh. Image credit: Apple
The seven-week trial happening in London is likely to the be the first case in a series of attacks on various Big Tech companies and their various paid services or app stores. The case is being heard by the UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal.Antitrust and cons

Amazon drops 15-inch MacBook Air 512GB to $1,249 in flash sale

18-01-2025 20:55 via appleinsider.com

Amazon has issued limited-time 15-inch MacBook Air deals this weekend, with 512GB models falling to as low as $1,249.
Amazon shaves $250 off multiple 15-inch MacBook Air models.
Save $250 on two popular 15-inch MacBook Air configurations today at Amazon, with the Apple Authorized Reseller highlighting the discounts with its limited-time deals badge.The current M3/16GB/512GB spec is on sale for $1,249 after the discount, with the upgrade to 24GB of RAM priced at $1,449 after the $250 savings.
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Give Your iPhone Messages More Security in 4 Easy Steps

18-01-2025 13:00 via cnet.com

This feature can help ensure the person you're texting isn't a scammer.

8 Easy iPhone Tweaks to Personalize Your iOS 18.2 Experience

18-01-2025 12:03 via cnet.com

Apple's latest iPhone update gives you more features and power to make the phone yours.

Best Mobile VPN of 2025

18-01-2025 12:00 via cnet.com

Yes, you should use a VPN on your mobile device. Protect your privacy on the go with the best mobile VPNs for Android and iOS phones and tablets.

How to unblock websites on your iPhone with Surfshark VPN

17-01-2025 22:52 via appleinsider.com

From a potential TikTok ban to blocked content, it has never been more important to take back control of the web with Surfshark VPN for Mac and iPhone to unblock websites.
Get around the TikTok ban with Surfshark VPN. Image credit: Surfshark
There are a lot of laws going into effect that could limit your ability to access the websites you love. Whether there's a TikTok ban in the United States or you're visiting a country that's blocked access to a news resource, a virtual private network (VPN)

Asus ProArt Display 5K review: 27-inch Retina for a bargain

17-01-2025 22:34 via appleinsider.com

The Asus ProArt Display might be the Studio Display alternative you've been waiting for with a 5K 27-inch matte display that's still sharp.
Asus ProArt Display 5K review
Apple has spoiled me with its crystal-clear Retina displays from iPhone to iMac. The monitor market could never quite capture the same quality, and ever since the Studio Display arrived, it seemed to be the standard to compare to.I'm happy to say we've finally arrived at a sub-$1,000 monitor with similar specs and Retina resolut

OK Go creates manual music video visual effects with 64 iPhones

17-01-2025 20:14 via appleinsider.com

OK Go's latest music video for "A Stone Only Rolls Downhill" uses 64 iPhones and an awful lot of planning and effort.
iPhones in the music video for 'A Stone Only Rolls Downhill' - Image Credit: OK Go
OK Go is a band known for coming up with unique music videos, with the eye-catching efforts aiming to get viewers and listeners for being creative and unusual.This has ranged from orchestrations on running machines to dancing with motorized unicycles, to careful filming on a zero-gravity flight.
Co

iOS 18.3 Public Beta 3 Reels In the AI Notification Summaries

17-01-2025 18:38 via cnet.com

Developers and public beta testers can download and use the update now.

Best iPhone Deals: These New-Line and Trade-In Offers Can Save You Hundreds

17-01-2025 18:15 via cnet.com

Apple isn't offering any discounts itself, but there are still savings to be had on every iPhone model on the market right now.

US senators question big tech, including Apple, on the reason behind inauguration donations

17-01-2025 17:41 via appleinsider.com

Apple may not have donated directly, but CEO Tim Cook joined other big tech companies in donating $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund, and senators have concerns about corruption.
Apple didn't donate to the inauguration directly. Image source: Apple
It's been no secret that tech companies like Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon are concerned about how the incoming administration will view so-called "big tech." Many major tech companies have contributed at least $1 million to the Trump inaug

Your iPhone's AI Notification Summaries Make Apple Intelligence Look Absurd. Now Apple Might Kill the Feature

17-01-2025 16:49 via cnet.com

If you're getting really weird AI summaries for your notifications, here's how to disable the iOS 18 feature.

AirPods Max with USB-C plunge to record low $449.99 at Amazon

17-01-2025 16:27 via appleinsider.com

Amazon's AirPods Max sale delivers a $100 discount on the latest USB-C model, reflecting the lowest price on record as the retailer engages in a weekend price war with Best Buy.
Get Apple's latest AirPods Max with USB-C for $449.99.
Save $100 on Apple's latest AirPods Max over-ear headphones with USB-C charging at Amazon this weekend, bringing the price down to $449.99. Inventory is limited so it's recommended to order early for the best shipping date.
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Apple to stream FireAid concert, prompts users to donate to relief efforts

17-01-2025 16:20 via appleinsider.com

As wildfires continue to ravage Southern California, Apple continues to rally support for victims by prompting users for donations, as well as streaming the upcoming LA wildfire relief concert.
Apple prompts users to donate to Southern California fire relief efforts
In an effort to raise awareness and money for the Southern California wildfires, Apple will join other major streaming services in streaming upcoming FireAid benefit concert. The concert is set to take place on January 30 at 6:00 p.m

Apple expands its India retail presence with Apple Store app

17-01-2025 16:13 via appleinsider.com

Apple has finally introduced the Apple Store in India, which now provides users with customization options and the ability to buy from Apple directly via the app.
Apple Store app - Image Credit: Apple
Apple has been quickly expanding its presence in India, both in terms of manufacturing and in retail. Now, it has moved to the next step of retail, by launching the Apple Store app in the country.The app, downloadable from the App Store, lets users buy directly from Apple, like they would from the

iPhone 17 rumored to get much more powerful cooling system

17-01-2025 15:17 via appleinsider.com

Apple could add vapor chamber heat sinks to the iPhone 17 to help it run cooler and faster for longer.
iPhone 16 Pro doesn't have vapor chambers. iPhone 17 might.A limiting factor for mobile devices is thermal management, as cooling the heat-generating chips is difficult in such a small volume. It's now claimed that Apple will be doing something about it in the next iPhone generation, using a technology already in use by rivals.According to a Fast Technology industry rumor picked up by MyDrivers

Tim Cook vs Meta, 'Servant' vs a lawsuit, and Home Hub may be delayed, on the AppleInsider Podcast

17-01-2025 14:16 via appleinsider.com

Just as Meta's Mark Zuckerberg makes another criticism of Apple, Tim Cook gives a very rare candid interview, while Apple TV+ is promoting "Severance" but defending "Servant," and the Home Hub could be held up.
Tim Cook — image credit: Apple
While the shadow of an impending ban of TikTok took over the news cycle, this week also saw Apple CEO Tim Cook give actual answers about his personal life — and love of chocolate — to a food podcast. It was remarkable how much this topic of

Apple Watch saves man after upside down car crash into pool

17-01-2025 14:04 via appleinsider.com

The Apple Watch has been credited with saving another life, with a man crediting the device for summoning help after his car crashed, leaving him submerged upside down in a pool.
A car crashed into a pool - Image Credit: WesternMassNews
On December 16, Brent Hill of Easthampton, MA was driving his car home but felt nauseous behind the wheel. While he doesn't remember what happened next due to blacking out, his Apple Watch stepped in to help in the following moments.Camera footage from a neighbor

2025 iPad and iPad Air -- what to expect, and when to expect it

17-01-2025 13:41 via appleinsider.com

It's the start of a new year, and expectations are high for a rumored iPad and iPad Air refresh in Apple's first batch of product updates. Here's what has been rumored so far.
iPad Air
Following after the end of 2024, the attention on Apple turns to its next product launches. Strong candidates among the group due to be updated are the iPad and the iPad Air, representing the budget and mid-range tablets in Apple's catalog.Apple last updated the iPad to the current tenth-generation model in Octobe

Display supplier for long-rumored HomePod with screen may have been selected

17-01-2025 13:35 via appleinsider.com

A report claims that a supplier has been picked for the display for a new HomePod with screen — perhaps fulfilling a prediction made almost two years ago.
An artist's rendition of a HomePod with a display
HomePod with touch screen displays have been running for a long time, with a release date always seemingly six months or more away. However, if a report on Friday morning by DigiTimes is to be believed, Apple has picked a supplier for the screen.Tianma, a Chinese screen manufacturer, has

Best Phone Deals: Unlocked and Carrier Offers That Can Save You Hundreds

17-01-2025 13:16 via cnet.com

Whether you're an Android purist or an Apple fanatic, there are plenty of ways to save some serious cash on your next upgrade.

Keep Your Kids Out of Your iPhone Apps With This iOS 18 Trick

17-01-2025 13:00 via cnet.com

Your kids don't need access to your shopping or banking apps.

How to use ChatGPT in Apple Notes for macOS

17-01-2025 05:00 via appleinsider.com

ChatGPT is OpenAI's extremely useful chatbot for answering questions. Here's how to use the generative AI tool in Apple's Notes app in macOS.
Use ChatGPT with Apple's Notes.
Apple Intelligence is now integrated with OpenAi's ChatGPT in macOS, ad well as iOS and iPadOS. Many features of ChatGPT are integrated with Apple apps starting in macOS Sequoia 15.1, and iOS and iPadOS 18.2.While Apple has stated support for Apple Intelligence and ChatGPT are evolving and still in progress, some features ar

Sonnet Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 Dock first with integrated PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD Storage

17-01-2025 03:00 via appleinsider.com

Sonnet has a new Thunderbolt 5 dock with four TB5 ports and an internal PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD slot that'll work with your existing M-series Macs and ensure future compatibility with higher speeds.
New Sonnet Echo 13 SSD Dock. Image source: Sonnet
Thunderbolt 5 is fresh to the market, and Sonnet didn't waste any time getting the Echo 13 SSD Dock to the market. It adds plenty of ports and SSD storage up to 4TB to your Mac.Since the Echo 13 SSD Dock is Thunderbolt 5 and is equipped with four Thunderbol

tvOS 18.2.1 now available with bug fixes

17-01-2025 01:05 via appleinsider.com

Apple TV users can now download tvOS 18.2.1, which addresses an issue where data may not sync correctly across devices.
tvOS 18. Image source: Apple
Apple releases periodic updates for all of its operating systems, and they're not always significant. The tvOS 18.2.1 update showed up in Apple's update tracker earlier Thursday but began rolling out around 6 p.m. Eastern.The original tvOS 18.2 launched the Snoopy screensavers that change periodically, similar to the Snoopy Apple Watch face. The poi

Third-party iPad smart connector accessories working again with latest iPadOS 18.3 beta

16-01-2025 21:54 via appleinsider.com

Magnetic charging stands that utilize iPad Smart Connectors are working again with the latest iPadOS 18.3 beta, proving it was just a beta bug and not a larger move from Apple.
Kuxiu charging stands work again with latest iPadOS 18.3 beta
Apple doesn't officially offer the Smart Connector through the MFi program, but manufacturers have figured out ways to use it with unofficial workarounds. So far, Apple seems like it doesn't care about the use, but a beta bug caused some concern.After the third

Trump's team promises to keep TikTok from being banned

16-01-2025 20:45 via appleinsider.com

The inbound Trump administration insists that TikTok will avoid a ban, but the long-term prospects of the social media app staying alive hinge on there being a deal for divestiture to a US company.
TikTok app logo
TikTok owner ByteDance has until January 19 to divest its ownership of the U.S. elements of the app, or otherwise face it being banned from the country. The situation is precarious and messy to observers, due partly to timing complications.While the ban technically comes into force on

Apple pulls notification summaries for news & entertainment categories in latest betas

16-01-2025 20:18 via appleinsider.com

After a series of misfires caused by bad Apple Intelligence notification summaries, Apple has decided to limit the feature in specific situations.
AI summaries don't always get the details right
Apple Intelligence rolled out to the public in October 2024, and since its debut, it's been somewhat of a mixed bag. While many people enjoy features like AI writing tools, features like the notification summaries aren't as well received.Specifically, it seems Apple Intelligence doesn't quite get nuanced

Third iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, macOS 15.3 developer betas finally arrive

16-01-2025 19:13 via appleinsider.com

Apple is rounding out its third batch of developer betas for the current generation, handing out new builds of iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, macOS 15.3, and visionOS 2.3 for testing.
Examples of Apple Intelligence at work.The third round of betas for iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, macOS 15.3, and visionOS 2.2 follow after the second, which appeared on January 7. The first round arrived on December 16.The new beta batch follow after earlier releases of the third builds of watchOS 11.3 and tvOS 18.3, which lande

Save $420 on Apple's M4 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro with a 40-core GPU

16-01-2025 18:51 via appleinsider.com

The exclusive price drop on this 16-inch MacBook Pro delivers substantial savings on a premium spec with Apple's top-of-the-line M4 Max chip.
Save $420 on a premium M4 Max MacBook Pro 16-inch.
Units are in stock at press time on this Space Black 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M4 Max 16-core CPU/40-core GPU chip, 48GB RAM, and 1TB of storage that's marked down to $3,579 at Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama with promo code APINSIDER.The savings are in the form of a $400 instant rebate stacked with th