A new filing suggests that not only does Apple not violate Taction's patents, but the jury arrived at the record $5.7 billion in damages "based on guesswork" and should be tossed.
Apple is facing a record fine over patents
In April 2021, Taction Technology sued Apple for allegedly infringing on two Taction patents dealing with haptic feedback. It argued that Apple's Taptic Engine used in the Apple Watch was a reverse-engineered copy of the technology.A jury ruled in favor of Taction in September
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Apple has challenged the $5.7B Taction verdict, arguing jury got it all wrong
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Les Benjamins takes fashion to the sky with iPad-designed hot air balloons
via appleinsider.comA fashion designer used an iPad Pro to create flying hot-air balloons inspired by flowers, then made them part of his runway show.
iPad Pro used to design balloons for Turkish fashion show
Les Benjamins designer Bunyamin Aydin used an iPad Pro to develop a fashion show staged beneath custom hot-air balloons in Turkiye. Apple's latest creative profile follows the project from early sketches to a fashion show shot on iPhone 18 Pro Max.
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How to get Wi-Fi streaming, Bluetooth, USB-C on your old iPod
via appleinsider.comThe Sprout motherboard replacement for iPod fits inside an original case and uses its screen and click wheel for navigation. There's no soldering, and best of all, it uses a microSD card for storage, like most of the mods for iPods do. There are models coming for iPod 3rd gen, iPod mini, and iPod 4th gen.https://certainthin.gs/sproutContinue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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No, Siri AI is not coming to the first-generation HomePod mini
via appleinsider.comYou may have heard otherwise, but we have confirmed that the first generation HomePod mini is not getting Siri AI. Apple says that HomePod mini 2 and some older Apple TV 4K models will get Siri AI, but that first generation HomePod with the S5 chip will not.
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New Echo III T5 gives new Macs three PCI-E slots across Thunderbolt 5
via appleinsider.comSonnet's updated Thunderbolt 5 expansion lineup gives Mac mini, Mac Studio, and MacBook Pro users a way to connect up to three full-size PCIe cards with the newly updated Echo III T5.Sonnettech releases new products
The Echo III T5 family brings PCIe expansion to Macs that don't have internal card slots. Audio engineers, video editors, and other professionals can connect specialized hardware for recording, video capture, networking, and storage without replacing their computers.The systems suppo
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Skip the controller, the Apple TV 4K still isn't a good gaming platform
via appleinsider.comDespite the inclusion of the super-fast A19 chip and continued support for game controllers, the new 4th-gen Apple TV 4K is still far from a viable gaming device for anything beyond the most casual of audiences, thanks to missing features and mind-boggling design decisions.
Apple TV gaming is still a thing, kinda.
Every so often, the Apple TV 4K tries to be a game console, and Apple promotes a ton of games in the App Store to bolster that claim. With the first new Apple TV 4K release in four yea
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OpenAI cries foul, says Apple stole secrets from it in 2026
via appleinsider.comIn a new filing, OpenAI claims that it too was victimized by confidential information theft, and implies that Apple's HomeView was somehow influenced by that theft.
Apple will get some of the OpenAI documents it requested in court.
Without much detail, OpenAI says that during the forensic investigation that is required by Apple's trade secret theft lawsuit, it discovered trade theft by Apple. In a filing on Wednesday, the company vaguely says that the thief joined OpenAI from Apple, worked at Op
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Apple's $1,499 iPhone Duo repair cost is a strong argument for AppleCare
via appleinsider.comAfter viewing the repair costs on Apple's first foldable, we've got a bit of advice for you: go ahead and add AppleCare to your cart right now.
iPhone Duo repair costs: prices with and without AppleCare
Apple has released the uninsured repair costs for the iPhone Duo, and they aren't for the faint of heart. Depending on what damage your phone takes, you could pay 75% of the retail value to get it fixed.Here's what it costs to repair an iPhone Duo, assuming you don't have insurance through your c
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Regular iPhone 18 nears production in large quanties, says obvious leak
via appleinsider.comSometimes you don't need inside sources to be a "leaker," you just need a calendar. Right on cue, a leaker is claiming that the iPhone 18 will shortly be produced en masse.
The iPhone 17's replacement is reportedly on track
Just as was rumored for a year, Apple split its 2026 iPhone launch in two. The second wave of iPhones features the base iPhone 18 and is expected in spring 2027.Now leaker Fixed Focus Digital has claimed on the Chinese social media platform Weibo that this model will enter ma
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How CarPlay entitlements work, and why they're a problem for HomeView
via appleinsider.comIt's a bafflingly analog process to be given permission to develop for CarPlay, and the HomeView relies on that entitlement. Apple needs to simplify HomeView app approval so developers aren't stuck working through a process designed for cars.
HomeView needs a simpler CarPlay app approval process
HomeView supports compatible CarPlay audio and video apps, but developers must first secure Apple's approval to support CarPlay. That ties its third-party media selection to a process built for in-car so
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This project allows you to connect an Apple Watch to Android, Linux, Windows
via appleinsider.comThe Apple Watch Connector vibe-coded project has developed a tool to handle the full Apple Watch setup process without an iPhone. The developers say that it "reconstructs Apple's normal pairing and activation flow so the watch can connect, finish setup, and stay linked to a non-Apple device." It's still extremely early, and there are some very specific hardware requirements, but it's interesting just the same.https://onejailbreak.com/blog/apple-watch-pairs-and-works-with-android-linux-windows/
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HomeView will rely on CarPlay apps to make up for some deficiencies
via appleinsider.comApple's use of CarPlay APIs for the HomeView is a strange compromise, is putting developers in a tough spot, and there's good reason to question how useful it will be.
It won't look like this, but HomeView will run CarPlay apps - image credit: Apple
You're not likely to need any of the dozens of parking apps that litter the App Store on your HomeView. And presumably you'll never need to access your car's app, but there may be some interesting use cases there, depending.But beyond that, there is
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Save $800 on Apple's premium M5 Max MacBook Pro
via appleinsider.comAmazon's $800 discount brings the $4,099 M5 Max laptop down to $3,299 in today's top sale.
Save $800 on a premium M5 Max MacBook Pro - Image credit: Apple
Ringing in within $15 of the all-time $3,285 record low price, Amazon $800 discount is the largest available across Apple's 14-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro line, according to our Price Guide.Save $800 on M5 Max 14" MacBook Pro
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Get ready for HomeView by checking CarPlay apps on your iPhone
via appleinsider.comWith Apple HomeView arriving November 13, you can get ready by checking which apps on your iPhone already support the CarPlay features that work on Apple's new smart display. Here's how to do it.Apple HomeView
Apple's HomeView starts at $299 and brings music, video, smart home controls, and other features to a 7-inch screen. However, the device doesn't have its own App Store, so you can't simply download third-party apps directly onto it.Instead, Apple is using existing CarPlay support for third
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Affinity Studio coming to iPad in November
via appleinsider.comIt caused a bit of a stir when Affinity Suite went free about this time last year, and there were promises of a future iPad release. That day is nearly upon us, as in a mailing, Affinity has pinned November down as the release date. It's a good Mac and Windows photo editor, vector design, and layout tool now, and the price is right.https://www.affinity.studio/download
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Apple HomeView finally offers a simpler alternative to Home Assistant
via appleinsider.comAfter all the rumors, the Apple HomeView is official, and it finally turns the Home app into something that comes close to what Home Assistant users have been enjoying for years.
HomeView is the smart home hub we've been waiting for
As the owner of a home full of HomeKit-compatible smart gear, you generally have to make do with the Home app. But for all the benefits of HomeKit, like security and privacy, the terrible Home app constantly undermines everything Apple has worked on.As someone who ha
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Apple's kills support for last 12-inch MacBook and more
via appleinsider.comTime marches on, and so does Apple's vintage and obsolete product list. Wednesday's additions kills off the last 12-inch MacBook, the sixth generation iPad, and a bunch of Beats X colorways. Practically, this means that Apple won't repair any of these, and don't expect help at the Genius Bar.https://support.apple.com/en-us/102772
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Apple's Home revamp is only half done, but the future is bright
via appleinsider.comWe didn't get a redesigned Home app, and the Apple TV 4K is overpriced, but the HomeView is interesting. Most importantly, Apple Home Collection shows a commitment to the smart home.
Apple's 'Welcome Home' announcements did almost everything right
Apple's series of press releases on October 13 showed it still cares about the smart home, but I think a crucial bit was missing. Sure, the hardware is interesting, but no updates for the Apple Home app was a choice.I'm excited about HomeView, but the
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Precision Finding on the new Siri Remote comes with an unexpected catch
via appleinsider.comApple's new Siri Remote adds Precision Finding, but the feature won't work with iPhone 15 or iPhone 16 models, even though they support advanced Ultra Wideband tracking.iPhone 16 Pro Max
Introduced alongside the fourth-generation Apple TV, the updated remote adds more precise location guidance through Find My and a built-in speaker that can play a sound when the remote goes missing.However, Apple's compatibility requirements exclude several relatively recent iPhones, including models that alread
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Getting a HomeView repaired could cost 93% of just replacing it
via appleinsider.comApple has revealed a flat-rate charge for repairing any damage to a HomeView, and without AppleCare insurance, it's $279.
Apple will charge $279 to repair a $299 HomeView, if you don't have AppleCare insurance. HomeView image credit: Apple
As always, Apple makes sure that its service and repair charges make its AppleCare insurance options as attractive as possible. But that is perhaps more so this time as the uninsured repair cost is just $20 less than buying a brand-new HomeView.Apple launched
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Apple has appealed the $5.7B Taction verdict, arguing jury got it all wrong
via appleinsider.comA new filing suggests that not only does Apple not violate Taction's patents, but the jury arrived at the record $5.7 billion in damages "based on guesswork" and should be tossed.
Apple is facing a record fine over patents
In April 2021, Taction Technology sued Apple for allegedly infringing on two Taction patents dealing with haptic feedback. It argued that Apple's Taptic Engine used in the Apple Watch was a reverse-engineered copy of the technology.A jury ruled in favor of Taction in September
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Apple will get some OpenAI documents, but not everything it asked for in court
via appleinsider.comAs part of a new ruling in Apple's trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI, Apple has been granted access to the testimony of OpenAI employees and select related documents.
Apple will get some of the OpenAI documents it requested in court.
Apple alleges that its former employees, Tang Yew Tan and Chang Liu, stole the company's trade secrets and intellectual property in an attempt to benefit OpenAI. According to Apple, the two stole information by continuing to use work-issued devices and services af
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Apple HomeView accessories will expand what is possible with the home hub
via appleinsider.comChoosing USB-C connections for both the audio base and wall-mounted Apple HomeView means accessory makers will be able to make bespoke products that transform the 7-inch tablet.
Apple HomeView will gain new features thanks to third-party accessories
If you were excited for a portable Apple Home hub display that could be carried through your home, don't give up hope just yet. Since Apple utilized USB-C ports for HomeView, accessories will open up a lot more options for the product.Apple might onl
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iOS 27.2 beta 4: Apple Music goes black-and-white, Apple Health redesign pulled
via appleinsider.comWhile iOS 27.2 beta 4 brought a new look for Apple Music and a reference to a new HomePod setting, it also curiously removed an upcoming Apple Health upgrade. Here's what you need to know.
Apple's redesigned Health app is missing from the fourth beta of iOS 27.2.
On Tuesday, shortly after unveiling its HomeView and other smart home products, Apple deployed the fourth developer beta of iOS 27.2. The beta software update bears the build number 24B5110a, up from 24B5099f.In a particularly noticeabl
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No biometrics are needed for HomeView to show a user's personal data
via appleinsider.comUsers of the HomeView will see a lot of personalized content on the display if it recognizes you. However, it will rely on your other Apple devices to do that.
HomeView will check you're nearby before showing things like personal calendars.The HomeView is billed as the center of a smart home, but it will also try to be at the heart of the lives of its users. As well as dealing with FaceTime calls and playing music, it will be providing access to personal content for each of its users.The device
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Fourth betas of iOS 27.2, macOS 27.2 land for testing
via appleinsider.comApple's now on the fourth round of developer betas for this generation, with new builds of iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, and macOS 27.2 out for testing.
iOS 27 on an iPhone
The fourth developer betas for iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS 27.2 Golden Gate, watchOS 27.2 and visionOS 27.,2 have arrived, testing out more features before the update's eventual release to the public.Typically, the first major post-milestone update is a point-one version, which isn't the case this time.
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There are better-sounding and cheaper options than four HomePods for surround sound
via appleinsider.comApple's four-HomePod surround sound setup costs at a minimum $900 with a new Apple TV 4K. These five alternatives deliver dedicated wireless rear speakers and more features for considerably less money.Surround sound for Apple TV
Apple introduced four-speaker HomePod surround sound alongside the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K on October 13. The feature allows compatible HomePods to operate as matching front and rear pairs, with Apple TV automatically calibrating audio timing and levels based on sp
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Apple HomeView lacks VESA support, limiting your wall mount options
via appleinsider.comYou don't have to buy a wall-mount for the wall-mounted Apple HomeView, but until third-party manufacturers make some, you'll probably want to as there are no VESA screw-holes at all.
Apple HomeView with rear | Image credit: Apple
On Tuesday, Apple announced its newest push into the smart home market: the Apple HomeView. It's a smart home hub that starts at $299 and is designed to function as a one-stop shop for home automation and device management.You can buy a standalone HomeView, which pairs
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HomeView doesn't play video apps natively, you still need an iPhone or iPad
via appleinsider.comApple has tried talking around the issue and even shown Apple TV screenshots, but now it's clear the new HomeView cannot play Apple TV or other video apps without an iPhone or iPad streaming to it.
You'd be forgiven for assuming this means you can watch Apple TV on HomeView, but Apple sidesteps telling you how - image credit: Apple.
HomeView looked at first to be great if you only wanted Apple's own apps, but now it seems you aren't even getting all of those. There are four Apple apps that have
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Apple TV 4K Gen 4 vs Gen 3: What four years of tech advancement gets you
via appleinsider.comThe fourth-generation Apple TV 4K is here, complete with Siri AI enhancements and Find My on the Siri Remote. Here's how much difference four years makes over the previous model.
Apple TV 4K Gen 4 vs Apple TV 4K Gen 3
Before the October 13 update, Apple's last change to the Apple TV 4K took place in October 2022. Back then, the big news was a storage upgrade.Four years later, and the fourth-generation model is a spec-bump update that does more than just storage. It's part of a big smart home pus
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