All Meta apps for the iPhone have been updated to take out the option to use the Writing Tools in Apple Intelligence.
Writing Tools are not available in Facebook on iOS, nor in any of Meta's other apps.
It's unlikely that Meta will ever reveal the reasons behind its decision — even if it's happy to spill other firms' confidential details — but it is now blocking the use of Writing Tools. It's not clear when the change was made, but at time of writing, Writing Tools are unavailable ac
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Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram block use of Apple Intelligence
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AirPods Pro 3 are back down to $199 ($50 off) at Amazon
via appleinsider.comAmazon's $199 AirPods Pro 3 deal delivers the lowest price to date on the earbuds, with delivery by Christmas to select locations.
Grab AirPods Pro 3 at the best $199 price.
Apple AirPods Pro 3 are back down to $199 at Amazon, beating Black Friday pricing by $20.Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $199
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'Physical' creator Annie Weisman returns with Apple TV thriller 'Imperfect Women'
via appleinsider.comApple TV is expanding its psychological thriller lineup with a limited series adaptation of Araminta Hall's "Imperfect Women", coming in 2026.
Image Credit: Apple TV
Annie Weisman, creator of the Apple TV dramedy "Physical", is back with another project for the small screen. This time, it's based on Araminta Hall's gripping, immersive novel, "Imperfect Women."The story follows three lifelong friends as a murder shatters their decades-long friendship. The story, as Apple TV describes, "explores g -
The Best iPhone Deals Right Now Include Free iPhone 17s and Major Price Drops
via cnet.comFrom free iPhone 17 promos to hundreds off older models, there are plenty of smart ways to upgrade for less. -
Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (Gen 3) drawing tablet Review: Wacom is in trouble
via appleinsider.comThe third-generation Huion Kamvas Pro 24 is an excellent pen display for digital artists to use while working on their Mac. Wacom should be afraid.
Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (Gen 3) review - in use
As a professional digital illustrator, pen display tablets are the lifeblood of my work and the backbone behind everything I create. I know when a pen display delivers or when they fall short.We're living in a time where new pen display releases steadily hit the market. The juggernaut that is Wacom is no lo -
Apple to flood App Store search results with more ads in 2026
via appleinsider.comApple is preparing to present more ads during searches on the App Stores, but has told advertisers they can't pay to get better positioning.
App Store ads.While reports of ads coming to Apple Maps remain rumors, Apple has announced that it is adding "additional ads across search queries" in the App Store from 2026. The new ads will appear inline within the search results, while the existing ones will continue to be at the top of the list.Apple's note to advertisers and developers about this stre -
How to use ChatGPT with Apple Music when search comes up short
via appleinsider.comChatGPT now supports Apple Music, giving subscribers a new way to discover and save music through conversation. Here's how to connect it, start using it, where ChatGPT is better, and where Apple Music search is better.
How to use ChatGPT with Apple Music
OpenAI recently added Apple Music support to its ChatGPT app and it fills a gap Apple Music has struggled with for years. The integration works best when you know the kind of music you want, but Apple's search can't quite follow your thinking.Ap -
Epic Games CEO slams Japanese App Store 'junk fees' following App Store tweaks
via appleinsider.comAs expected, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney took to social media to complain about the "junk fees" he says will prevent "Fortnite" from returning to the iPhone.
Tim Sweeney is, once again, mad at Apple. Image source: Epic Games
Apple announced on December 17 that it is introducing support for third-party app stores and payment processors to Japanese iPhones. But if you thought that news would make Tim Sweeney happy, think again.As a recap, Apple's announcement brings Japanese iPhones closer to the w -
New iMac with OLED display may launch in 2027
via appleinsider.comA new supply chain report suggests that Apple is planning to update its 24-inch iMac with OLED to make an improved and noticeably brighter display.
The current 24-inch iMac
It's been described as the perfect Mac, but still the 24-inch iMac has seen only minor updates since it first moved to Apple Silicon in April 2021. Now it's reported that Apple is looking to at least significantly improve the display in a future release.According to The Elec, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to both -
More ads are coming to the App Store in 2026
via appleinsider.comApple is preparing to present more ads during searches on the App Stores, but has told advertisers they can't pay to get better positioning.
App Store ads.While reports of ads coming to Apple Maps remain rumors, Apple has announced that it is adding "additional ads across search queries" in the App Store from 2026. The new ads will appear inline within the search results, while the existing ones will continue to be at the top of the list.Apple's note to advertisers and developers about this stre -
New third-party iOS App Stores in Japan preserve user privacy, child safety
via appleinsider.comApple is introducing alternative app stores and payment options in Japan to comply with a new competition law, while maintaining that platform-level security and child safety controls remain in place.
App Store
Apple compares this approach with the EU's Digital Markets Act, which compelled Apple to support third-party app stores, alternative payments, and broader distribution pathways. The company maintains those requirements fragmented oversight in ways Japan's law avoids.For iPhone users, the -
Apple's AI & ML research papers show instant 3D image conversion, more
via appleinsider.comApple continues to focus on AI-powered image modification, with new studies detailing evaluation frameworks and an AI model that can turn 2D images into 3D scenes in a second. Here's what the company's research has revealed.
visionOS can convert 2D images to 3D scenes in moments
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Changes to iOS in Japan
To comply with the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA), Apple is introducing changes to iOS that create new options for developers' apps in Japan. Beginning with iOS 26.2, developers can distribute apps on alternative app marketplaces, operate alternative app marketplaces, process app payments for digital goods and services outside of Apple In-App Purchase in iOS, and more.The new options for downloading apps from alternative app marketplaces and making app payments open new avenues for -
Ergatta Luxe Water Rower review: delivering a powerful, low-impact workout for big budgets
via appleinsider.comThe Ergatta Luxe Water Rower delivers a smooth, full-body blend of cardio and strength training, even if its premium design comes with a price tag that's harder to justify.
Ergatta Luxe Water Rower
I like rowing. Specifically, I like canoeing and kayaking, but I don't hate rowing on an indoor rowing machine.This is especially when its a water rower.
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I Won't Use This Potential iOS 26.3 Feature, but You Can if You're Craving an Android
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The Oscars are moving from ABC to YouTube -- in 2029
via appleinsider.comThe Academy Awards have found a new home, with the award show and all the awards that aren't generally broadcast moving exclusively to YouTube starting in 2029.
The Academy Awards will be broadcast exclusively on YouTube in 2029
On Wednesday, YouTube and the The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced an upcoming partnership. So upcoming, in fact, that it won't actually happen until 2029.Starting in 2029, the Academy Awards — colloquially known as the Oscars — will relo -
Grab Apple's M4 MacBook Air for $749, laptops start at just $409
via appleinsider.comAmazon's best M4 MacBook Air deal is back for $749, with delivery by Christmas to select locations. Prices across new and closeout models start at just $409.
Save up to $600 across Apple's MacBook Air line - Image credit: Apple
The $250 discount at Amazon applies to the 13-inch MacBook Air with Apple's M4 chip, 16GB of unified memory, and 256GB of storage in your choice of the four colors.Buy M4 MacBook Air from $749
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Viral account of 'Pluribus' fridge ad causing mental health hospitalization was a lie
via appleinsider.comClaims surrounding a "Pluribus" ad on a smart fridge sending a woman to the psychiatric hospital fell apart, after the internet traced the origins of the story back to an online joke.
A photo that a poster shared on social media
The post drew attention by framing a static advertisement as personalized surveillance. Screenshots linked the message to Apple TV's promotion of Pluribus, pulling Apple into a controversy it doesn't appear to control.The claim spread quickly because it tapped into long- -
Morgan Stanley raises Apple stock target to $315, citing incredible 2026
via appleinsider.comMorgan Stanley has raised its Apple stock price target to $315, with the stock still a core overweight pick for the analysts heading into 2026.
Tim Cook, celebrating
As 2025 comes to an end, analysts take stock of their stock picks from the year and what to expect for the year ahead. For Morgan Stanley, that includes an increase in confidence in Apple.In a note to investors seen by AppleInsider on Wednesday, Morgan Stanley is increasing its price target for Apple from $305 to $315. This is an in -
Download iOS 26.2 Now to Patch These Zero-Day Vulnerabilities on Your iPhone
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Apple Silicon chip packaging may expand into India's iPhone supply chain
via appleinsider.comThe production of iPhones in India is just going to get larger and larger, with a new report saying that Apple has entered into preliminary talks to start packaging chips in the country.
Silicon wafer - Image Credit: Laura Ockel on Unsplash
Apple's work to manufacture the iPhone and other products in India has meant rapid change in the country. This has already included growing a workforce of 350,000 people in just five years, but you can almost always expect more.The latest future growth move a -
iPhone 17 Pro review three months later: Still fresh
via appleinsider.comMore than three months have passed since the launch of Apple's iPhone 17 Pro, and I've been using it daily. It's still the best choice and balance of size, cost, battery life, and features.
iPhone 17 Pro review three months later: Still loving the phone
Usually, I don't have much consternation as to which iPhone to buy. I always gravitate towards the Pro as I appreciate the better cameras and more powerful processors.Over the last several years, the draw of the Pro has minimized, though, as all -
When open, iPhone Fold may be close to the size of an iPad mini
via appleinsider.comThe iPhone Fold could be a lot wider open than expected, with a schematic of unknown provenance depicting the device shaped more like a paperback when folded.
A render of what the iPhone Fold could look like - Image Credit: iphone-ticker.de
The iPhone Fold is a long-awaited addition to the Apple smartphone roster, and could make its way into consumer hands in late 2026. However, the final product may end up feeling a little wider than usual.Supposed CAD drawings for the model provided to accesso -
Not just electronics - Food packaging & medical firms are getting on-site help from Apple
via appleinsider.comFirms that attended Apple's Manufacturing Academy say the two-day training isn't all they got. It's been followed by months of Apple engineers joining their factories to solve business problems.
Apple's Manufacturing Academy aims to help all kinds of US businesses — image credit: Apple
One criticism of the Apple Manufacturing Academy was that it was solely based in Detroit, although the company has since added a version online nationwide. But according to Wired, many participants are sayin -
Feds say US big tech is targeted by unfair regulations overseas
via appleinsider.comThe US House Judiciary Subcommittee is conducting a hearing on US big tech discrimination by Europe and others, with witnesses saying that the regulations popping up harm the global economy and stifle innovation.
The hearing is being held in the House Judiciary Committee's main building — image credit: House Judiciary Committee
The White House has previously said that it will not tolerate the European Union's fining firms such as Apple and Meta. Then on Monday, the US paused its agreed $20 -
How to stop your iPhone alarm from going off without sound in iOS 26
via appleinsider.comA resurfacing iPhone bug is leaving alarms technically "on" but functionally silent, catching users off guard at the worst possible time. Here's how you can (usually) avoid the same fate.
iPhone alarm bug resurfaces with silent alarms
Imagine if you will a familiar scene: it's late, you're tired, and so you head to bed. You throw your iPhone on your nightstand, pull the covers up, and fall asleep.The next morning, where there should be sound, there's only silence. You check your phone and realiz -
Apple has made it much easier to replace the battery in a 14-inch MacBook Pro
via appleinsider.comOn Tuesday, Apple acknowledged the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 has an easier-to-remove battery, added the battery to the Self Service Repair Store, and introduced a manual for the process.
Replacing the MacBook Pro battery is easier. Image source: Apple
Apple's commitment to improving reparability of its various devices has shown amid increased regulatory pressure and user demands in recent years. The Self Service Repair Program isn't exactly the most accessible or affordable, but it exists for -
Last-minute holiday deals: Apple Watch Series 11 $299, iPad $279, Mac from $479
via appleinsider.comHoliday savings are at a fever pitch this week, as last-minute deals slash Apple gear by as much as $436.
Save up to $436 on Apple products with last-minute holiday deals - Image credit: Apple
These deals deliver heavily discounted prices for the holiday season, with discounts on Apple hardware, monitors, and accessories. Here's a roundup of our top picks:
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App developers escalate EU fight over Apple's App Store fees
via appleinsider.comA coalition of developers has petitioned the European Commission, saying Apple's revised App Store fees continue to disadvantage EU apps.
Image credit: Coalition for App Fairness
On Tuesday, 20 app developers and consumer groups have petitioned the European Commission in an attempt to knock down Apple's commission fees even further. They argue that the fee structure puts their apps at a disadvantage compared to their U.S. rivals.The Coalition for Apps Fairness (CAF) is made up of companies, incl -
DJ ChatGPT will soon be in control of your Apple Music playlists
via appleinsider.comChatGPT may soon help iPhone and Mac users in another way, with an upcoming integration potentially allowing the AI service to manage your Apple Music playlists.
Apple Music playlists may soon be controlled by ChatGPT
OpenAI's ChatGPT already provides users with many different services to benefit their digital lives. But as part of a larger expansion, it seems ChatGPT will soon be able to dictate what songs you listen to on Apple Music.A Tuesday Substack post by Fidji Simo, the CEO of Applicatio
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