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• iPhone average selling price rises despite shift away from Pro models

  30-04-2025 16:50 via appleinsider.com
  
  The average price of iPhone models sold in the U.S. continues to rise as Apple adjusts its lineup, despite more buyers skipping the Pro models.
  iPhone 16 lineup
  In the first quarter of 2025, the U.S. Weighted Average Retail Price (US-WARP) for iPhones rose to $971, up from $953 in the fourth quarter of 2024. That $18 increase reflects shifting dynamics in Apple's lineup, according to new data from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP).Apple stopped reporting iPhone Average Selling Price
  
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• Merry Christmas and happy holidays from AppleInsider

  24-12-2025 22:51 via appleinsider.com
  While we'll still be here looking for news and bringing you the best deals, we at AppleInsider would like to wish you a peaceful and happy holiday season. Thank you for being with us throughout 2025.
  Jony Ive helped design the decorations for this tree, displayed in London's Claridges store in 2018
  Enjoy the break, too, because it looks as if 2026 is going to be huge. As well as the expected new MacBook Pro models, we should have more iPads, maybe an iPhone 17e — and of course the long-awa
  
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• The best classic iPad board games to play with your family & friends

  24-12-2025 22:19 via appleinsider.com
  Apple's App Store hosts official iPad-optimized versions of classic board games that preserve traditional rules while adding modern multiplayer support.
  Photo by Suzy Hazelwood from Pexels
  These apps are designed for the iPad's larger display rather than stretched iPhone layouts. Interfaces emphasize touch-first controls, readable boards, and shared-screen play that works naturally on a tablet.Multiplayer plays a central role, especially since iPads often function as living-room or travel device
  
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• Twelve South PlugBug with Find My review: The ultimate travel charger

  24-12-2025 20:45 via appleinsider.com
  The Twelve South PlugBug with Find My is easily my favorite travel charger and boasts the title of the first charger to integrate with Apple's native device-tracking technology.
  Twelve South PlugBug with Find My review: My go-to travel charger
  Personally, I feel as if we're in this golden age of Find My devices. We've moved out of the stage of just keychain and wallet trackers — of which are now plentiful.Instead, Find My is being integrated directly into our gadgets. We've seen luggage ta
  
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• Tim Cook doubles Nike stake to $6M, Wall Street takes notice

  24-12-2025 18:21 via appleinsider.com
  Apple CEO Tim Cook is doubling down on his Nike stock ownership, with his purchase of close to $3 million in shares seen as an endorsement of the sports brand's turnaround strategy.
  Tim Cook's custom-made sneakers from May's iPad Pro launch - Image source: Apple via Hypebeast
  Tim Cook is well known for having a long-time relationship with Nike, and it's one that he recently deepened. Now, has almost doubled his personal holdings in the brand.In a Form 4 filing released by the company on Tuesday,
  
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• Leaker battle: iPhone Air 2 will ship in 2026, and not wait until 2027

  24-12-2025 17:42 via appleinsider.com
  As is typically the case about a year out, the 2026 iPhone lineup is in flux, as one leaker contradicts reports that the second-generation iPhone Air won't arrive until 2027.
  iPhone Air
  The iPhone Air is viewed by analysts as a model that hasn't lived up to its potential in terms of sales. However, while some say that the second release in the iPhone Air line won't be arriving in 2026, one leaker is more optimistic.According to Weibo leaker "Fixed Focus Digital" on Wednesday, sources said that t
  
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• Year-end Apple Watch Series 11 deals deliver prices as low as $299

  24-12-2025 17:02 via appleinsider.com
  Year-end price drops continue this week at Amazon, with the Apple Watch Series 11 now available for $299 after a $100 discount.
  Save $100 on the Apple Watch Series 11.
  Amazon's $299 deal matches the record-low price on the 2025 release, making it a great time to pick up the wearable ahead of embarking on a fitness journey in January.Buy Apple Watch S11 for $299
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• Samsung moves closer to producing iPhone 18 camera sensors in Texas

  24-12-2025 15:33 via appleinsider.com
  Samsung has taken the next step before it makes iPhone image sensors in the U.S., with new hiring and equipment installation underway at its Taylor, Texas, factory.
  Image credit: Samsung
  Samsung is gearing up to install production equipment at its Taylor, Texas, factory. The manufacturer is gearing up to produce the CMOS image sensors (CIS) used in Apple's iPhone.According to The Elec, the company listed job postings for technical and electrical project managers in mid-December. New hires will h
  
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• Steep US tariffs on Chinese chip imports won't hit Apple until 2027

  24-12-2025 15:10 via appleinsider.com
  The United States will hold off on raising its new tariff on Chinese semiconductor imports until June 2027, delaying the financial hit on Apple's component sourcing efforts for Mac, iPhone, and other products.
  Tim Cook and Donald Trump in a meeting at the White House in 2018
  The US-China tariff battle led to fears of massive tariffs on Chinese imports into the United States and potentially sky-high price rises for Apple products. While the world held its collective breath for tariffs to be intro
  
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• Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 review: Vanilla, for better and worse

  24-12-2025 01:42 via appleinsider.com
  Beyerdynamic is a huge name in the world of headphones. But the Aventho 300 a rare entry into the wireless market, and they have a lot to do to compete with premium headphones like AirPods Max.
  Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 review: The Nordic Grey makes for some stylish headphones
  At the crowded $400 price point, the Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 headphones are not short of competition. In fact, they're around $150 cheaper than Apple's own AirPods Max, depending on which sale is running at the time.They'r
  
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• End-of-year blowout deals: Save up to $550 on Apple's MacBook Pro

  24-12-2025 01:09 via appleinsider.com
  End-of-year MacBook Pro deals are live, with prices starting at $1,299 and discounts of up to $550 off.
  Save up to $550 on MacBook Pro laptops with year-end deals.
  Amazon and B&H are driving prices far below retail, including a $1,349 entry point for the M5 14-inch and several deep cuts of up to $550 off on M4 Pro and M4 Max systems. These are the standout offers heading into the last week of 2025.
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• Update on age requirements for apps distributed in Texas

  24-12-2025 01:00 via developer.apple.com
  A recent injunction issued by a district court suspended enforcement of Texas state law SB2420, which introduced age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. In light of this ruling, Apple will pause previously announced implementation plans and monitor the ongoing legal process.The tools we previously announced to help developers meet their compliance obligations will remain available for sandbox testing, including:
  Declared Age Range API
  Significant Change API under Permissi
  
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• Texas judge says Apple doesn't have to check App Store ages

  23-12-2025 21:25 via appleinsider.com
  Apple has been granted a temporary reprieve from needing to adhere to a Texas law forcing it to verify the ages of App Store users in the state.
  Texas created a law forcing Apple to age-check all App Store users in the state from January 1
  On January 1st, 2026, Apple was expecting to have to start verifying the age of all App Store users in Texas, after a new state law comes into force. Just over a week before the deadline, a judge has decided to place a hold on its implementation.In a Tuesday r
  
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• The Best Tricks to Boost Your Bars: How to Fix Poor Reception on Your iPhone or Android

  23-12-2025 17:15 via cnet.com
  Stop dropping calls this holiday season. Here's how to hack your phone to get a better signal.
  
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• Apple's AI team is bigger than reported & strategy reinforced with latest restructure

  23-12-2025 16:19 via appleinsider.com
  The slow restructure of the Apple Intelligence team across 2025 reflects changes in internal strategy around AI rather than an individual failure. Here's how it all comes together for the 2026 relaunch.
  Apple Intelligence is about to relaunch with an LLM-backed Siri
  John Giannandrea's retirement didn't come as a surprise to many, as they view him as the central problem with Apple's AI strategy. However, even as he's leaving, Apple's strategy doesn't seem to be shifting, and the AI teams continue
  
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• Apple agrees to third-party App Store alternatives in Brazil

  23-12-2025 15:55 via appleinsider.com
  Apple is going to allow iPhone users in Brazil to pay for apps and services outside of the App Store itself, all to settle an investigation into supposed anti-competitive practices in the country.
  The App Store is still under threat in Brazil.Apple has had to deal with regulatory pressure to open up the iPhone to third-party app storefronts in a number of countries. Following an agreement with a regulator, it's doing the same in Brazil.On Tuesday, the Administrative Council for Economic Defense
  
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• Apple Vision Pro (M5) review three-months later: A flawed wonder

  23-12-2025 15:05 via appleinsider.com
  The M5 refresh makes the new Apple Vision Pro faster and improves some features, but it doesn't change the fact that the headset still doesn't have a long-term place in most people's homes.
  Apple Vision Pro three-month review: This might be the most reflective headset ever sold
  The M5 Apple Vision Pro was released in October 2025 and is the first refresh of Apple's spatial computer. The new chip is the only real upgrade, although Apple does ship it with the new Dual Knit band.In truth, the new b
  
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• Malware bypassed macOS Gatekeeper by abusing Apple's notarization proccess

  23-12-2025 14:16 via appleinsider.com
  A new variant of the MacSync Stealer uses a code-signed Swift application to get around Apple's macOS Gatekeeper protections.
  The malware gets around Gatekeeper by being a notarized app
  Gatekeeper on macOS does a pretty good job at fending off malware and other harmful software that could steal a user's data. While attackers come up with various techniques to trick the user into bypassing Gatekeeper, a new delivery method simplifies the attack process considerably.Researchers at Jamf Threat Labs
  
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• Free two-hour delivery from Apple Stores now available for a limited time

  23-12-2025 13:30 via appleinsider.com
  From December 22 through to noon on December 24, 2025, Apple is offering free two-hour delivery from its retail stores for qualifying devices, and in certain areas.
  Apple is offering free delivery for the holidays, on certain items and in certain locations — image credit: Apple
  As it has in previous years, Apple is dropping its usual $9 fee for two-hour delivery. It's specifically for the remaining time until noon on Christmas Eve, and keeps the same conditions as this fast delivery usuall
  
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• These iPhone 15 Deals Prove You Don’t Need the Latest Model to Get a Great Phone

  23-12-2025 12:55 via cnet.com
  The iPhone 15 is still a solid option if you're looking to save without sacrificing features.
  
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• These Apple Watch Series 11 Deals Are Selling Out Fast. Grab Yours Before They’re Gone

  23-12-2025 12:37 via cnet.com
  You don’t have to spend a fortune to get the best Apple Watch yet -- just look at these deals.
  
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• iPad Pro & Nintendo Switch 2 are perfect companions with a portable dock

  23-12-2025 05:01 via appleinsider.com
  The Nintendo Switch 2 requires a compatible dock to work, and the official one is quite big, but Kuxiu has a functioning dock that works great at a desk and on the go with your iPad Pro.
  iPad Pro can be a display for the Nintendo Switch 2
  When Apple introduced support for connecting devices like capture cards via USB-C in iPadOS 17, my first idea was to use the iPad Pro as a portable Nintendo Switch display. Due to restrictions with how the Nintendo Switch 2 works, third-party docks are harder t
  
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• Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printer review: easy multi-color printing with AMS

  23-12-2025 02:02 via appleinsider.com
  The Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printer is about as easy as this hobby can get, with simple setup, one-button printing from an app, auto-leveling, and a four-spool AMS, it'll be hard to stop printing.
  Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printer review
  I'm still a 3D printing novice that has only dabbled in the space since I tested the Flashforge AD5X. That was a good starter printer, but I've moved up a tier to the Bambu Lab P1S, and it's tough to look back.One of the first things I learned about 3D printing was that the fil
  
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• iPhone XS, iPhone XR, Apple TV HD get critical security updates

  22-12-2025 20:38 via appleinsider.com
  Apple has released updates targeting the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPad 7, and Apple TV HD in a patch fixing security issues with the older models.
  iPhone XR
  When it comes to operating system updates, the main attention is on releases for newer devices, though sometimes patches arrive for older hardware too. It's rare, but sometimes Apple does updates that are small enough not to be mentioned on its Developer release page.On Monday, Apple issued a series of smaller builds intended for a selection of
  
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• Best Apple Watch Series 10 Deals: It's Getting Harder to Find, but You Can Save Up to $100 When You Do

  22-12-2025 20:02 via cnet.com
  With the Apple Watch Series 11 smartwatch finally available, there's less and less opportunity to snag the Watch 10, but there are savings to be had.
  
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• Save $300 on M4 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD - now just $1,299

  22-12-2025 19:36 via appleinsider.com
  Save $300 on a popular M4 MacBook Air configuration with a bump up to 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
  Get Apple's M4 MacBook Air 24GB, 1TB for just $1,299 - Image credit: Apple
  To activate the exclusive savings, shop through this special pricing link or the pricing link on our M4 13-inch MacBook Air 24GB/1TB product page from a laptop or desktop computer.Buy M4 13" MacBook Air 24GB/1TB for $1,299
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• The Ultimate Holiday Gift for Yourself Might Be an iPhone 17 at a Big Discount

  22-12-2025 17:26 via cnet.com
  Apple's latest phones don't come cheap but the right carrier deal could make this your most satisfying holiday splurge yet.
  
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• Deals: AirPods Pro 3 $199, Apple Watch Series 11 $299, M4 MacBook Air $749 with delivery by Christmas

  22-12-2025 17:10 via appleinsider.com
  There's still time to grab last-minute Apple gifts at substantial discounts with delivery by Christmas.
  Save up to $400 on Apple with delivery by Christmas on many items - Image credit: Apple
  Amazon and B&H have numerous last-minute holiday deals available, with delivery by Christmas to many locations. As always, be sure to check delivery dates for your specific address during checkout. But at press time, you can pick up an Apple Watch Series 11 for $299 ($100 off), AirPods Pro 3 for $199, a
  
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• iPhone Fold crease-free screen glass may not be ready yet

  22-12-2025 17:09 via appleinsider.com
  The iPhone Fold is expected to arrive in the fall, but technical challenges may still exist for the display and screen glass that aren't yet solved.
  iPhone Fold could take on the look of two iPhone Air models fused together - Image Credit: AppleInsider
  The biggest part of the long-rumored iPhone Fold is the internal display, with Apple doing what it can to avoid it creasing over the long term. However, it now seems that Apple could be cutting it close for a fall release, which could impact the i
  
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• Apple COO Sabih Khan tells China the company is committed to long-term partnerships

  22-12-2025 16:49 via appleinsider.com
  New Apple COO Sabih Khan has met with China's international trade negotiator, with both sides reportedly making general promises about continuing to work together.
  Apple's Sabih Khan (left) and China's Li Chenggang — image credits: Apple and Wikipedia
  Sabih Khan's predecessor as Apple Chief Operating Officer, Jeff Williams, made several such visits to China before his retirement, sometimes alongside CEO Tim Cook. Now China's Ministry of Commerce has announced that Khan has continued that r
  
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