• Siri for iOS 18 to gain massive AI upgrade via Apple's Ajax LLM

    Siri for iOS 18 to gain massive AI upgrade via Apple's Ajax LLM
    Several of Apple's standard system components are on the verge of receiving significant AI-related enhancements, with Safari, Spotlight Search, and Siri being first in line for the treatment.
    Apple AI will make Siri, Safari, Spotlight, and Messages better
    Over the past several months, there's been various chatter regarding AI-related features bound for iOS 18, and AppleInsider has since learned some specifics on the functionality of Apple's Ajax large language model (LLM), as well as information
  • RetroArch emulator adds support for DOS games, and more

    RetroArch emulator adds support for DOS games, and more
    Now you can play all your favorite DOS games right from your iPhone or iPad, thanks to an update to popular emulator RetroArch.
    Enjoy your favorite legacy games on the go with RetroArch
    RetroArch was rolled out for Apple Devices in mid-May, and at launch, it allowed users to emulate over 38 different retro platforms. Now, it's added support for even more, including DOS.According to the App Store page for RetroArch, support has been added for the following cores:
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  • If China invades Taiwan, TSMC can wreck Apple's chip production line remotely

    If China invades Taiwan, TSMC can wreck Apple's chip production line remotely
    As saber-rattling about a Chinese invasion of Taiwan grows, two Apple suppliers have confirmed that they can scuttle chip production lines fromoutside the country, should the need arise.
    TSMC's headquarters in Hsinchu, Taiwan
    Tensions between Taiwan and China have continued to grow, with no signs of stopping anytime soon. With China insisting Taiwan is its territory and its government unwilling to rule out military action, there are fears that China could try to take control of the country by fo
  • Hands on with the new Sonos Ace headphones

    Hands on with the new Sonos Ace headphones
    On Tuesday, Sonos announced the Sonos Ace headphones — its first product in the category. We got an early look, and here are our first impressions.
    Sonos Ace headphones and box
    There's something exciting about when a major player enters a new and adjacent market space. Yes, Sonos is historically an audio company but for the past two decades, they've never made a set of headphones.We only got to spend a few minutes with the headphones so far at a media-only preview event, but they left quit
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  • Vietnam again asks iPhone maker Foxconn to reduce electricity use

    Vietnam again asks iPhone maker Foxconn to reduce electricity use
    Manufacturers including iPhone maker Foxconn have been asked by Vietnamese officials to voluntarily cut their power usage by 30%.
    Vietnam at night
    Vietnam's government made a similar request of Foxconn and others in June 2023, at a point when drought in the country was reducing hydroelectric power generation. It was also a point when firms such as Foxconn were expanding their facilities as part of Apple suppliers' move away from China. That expansion has continued, and so has the strain on Vietn
  • iPhone 16 Pro rumored to get hugely better ultra-wide sensor & optical zoom

    iPhone 16 Pro rumored to get hugely better ultra-wide sensor & optical zoom
    Rumors of major camera changes to the iPhone 16 Pro lineup continue, with a leaker insisting there will be an ultra-wide sensor update and one for the telephoto's zoom.
    Rear cameras of the iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max
    Apple regularly makes updates to the camera system on the iPhone, with the Tetraprism lens on the iPhone 15 Pro Max getting a lot of attention. Rumors claim more are on the way, and a Tuesday leaker post seems to agree.The post from leaker "Baby Sauce" on Weibo refers to
  • Phone Won't Charge? This Easy DIY Fix Might Save You Money - CNET

    Phone Won't Charge? This Easy DIY Fix Might Save You Money     - CNET
    If nothing happens when you plug your iPhone or Android phone in to charge, this easy trick is worth a try.
  • Apple North Carolina campus efforts continue to move at a glacial pace

    Apple North Carolina campus efforts continue to move at a glacial pace
    Local utilities are ready to go on the site of Apple's future North Carolina campus, but the company appears to not be particularly motivated to get the project done any time soon.
    The campus will be near Raleigh, North Carolina
    The campus was rumored as early as 2018, but announced in April 2021. Since then, there has been a trickle of Apple investment into the project, instead of the expected major and quick leaps.And, there still does not appear to be a great deal of urgency on Apple's part t
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  • Apple takes EU to court over $2 billion Apple Music fine

    Apple takes EU to court over $2 billion Apple Music fine
    Apple has filed a lawsuit with Europe's General Court over the EU's decision to fine it for Apple Music's alleged unfair competition practices against Spotify.
    Spotify's App Store icon (left), Apple Music (right)
    In March 2024, the European Union fined Apple $1.8 billion for what it called a violation of antitrust rules. Specifically, it said that Apple was preventing users from being told of "alternative, cheaper music services available outside of the Apple eco system."However, the accusation
  • iOS 17.5: All the Fun and Useful New Features That Just Landed on Your iPhone - CNET

    iOS 17.5: All the Fun and Useful New Features That Just Landed on Your iPhone     - CNET
    However, some features are only available to people in the EU.
  • How to look up your App Store purchase history

    How to look up your App Store purchase history
    Being able to look up your past purchases on Apple's App Store can help you recover an app you accidentally deleted, or spot a problem with a subscription.
    Viewing your purchase history on an iPhone
    The list of all purchases across all your devices appears, along with what you paid for them — including any free apps. If you go back a long way with the App Store, you may have to scroll down quite a lot to see the entire list.This will also include any music purchased from Apple Music/iTunes
  • Streaming deal: save 50% on a Paramount Plus & Showtime bundle

    Streaming deal: save 50% on a Paramount Plus & Showtime bundle
    Enjoy a wealth of programs with this streaming deal that knocks half off your first year of Paramount Plus with Showtime.
    Stream Paramount Plus & Showtime at 50% off
    Now through July 14, save 50% on your first year of Paramount Plus with Showtme. This streaming deal is a fan-favorite, with numerous programs to choose from for hours of entertainment. From The Chi on Showtime to Star Trek Discovery on Paramount Plus, the bundle includes popular shows to keep you engaged all summer long. The of
  • Apple AirTag 2 Rumored for 2025 With Better Location Tracking - CNET

    Apple AirTag 2 Rumored for 2025 With Better Location Tracking     - CNET
    The rumored upgrade would be coming four years after the first AirTags went on sale.
  • Core design: Why the iPad Pro can be faster than your Mac

    Core design: Why the iPad Pro can be faster than your Mac
    Apple's fastest computers are the new iPad Pro, and M2 Ultra Mac Studio. Here's how, where, and when the iPad Pro can best Apple's speed-demon desktop.
    Apple's chips are becoming more proficient for gaming.Whenever Apple or any other tech company rolls out a new product, there is usually a rush to try and compare them. Pitting Apple Silicon chips against other tablets in a series of standardized tests can demonstrate the performance of a chip, and how it compares to others, for example.While eve
  • New iOS & iPadOS update fixes reappearing photos bug

    New iOS & iPadOS update fixes reappearing photos bug
    Apple has released a minor update for iOS and iPadOS, that fixes an issue in the Photos app that resurrected deleted images.
    A Portrait Photo shot in iOS 17
    One week after releasing iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 to the public, Apple has issued a minor update for both operating systems.The update to iOS 17.5.1 and iPadOS 17.5.1 replaces the respective 17.5 releases for each. The new builds are build number 21F90.
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  • How Apple has steadily been dropping the 'i' from its devices for over a decade

    How Apple has steadily been dropping the 'i' from its devices for over a decade
    From the first iMac in the 1990s to today, the prefix "i" has symbolized Apple — but Apple has been working to get rid of it since the original iPad in 2010.
    Steve Jobs launching the iPad in 2010 — the last Apple device to be named with an "i"
    There is still of course the iPhone and the iPad — but there's no iWatch or iTV, and certainly no iVision Pro. Across hardware, software, and services, Apple named around 30 products with an i following the success of the iMac in 1998.It'
  • How to Turn Off Your iPhone's Always-On Display - CNET

    How to Turn Off Your iPhone's Always-On Display     - CNET
    Apple makes it easy to go back to a black screen when it's locked.
  • LG's 34-inch UltraGear monitor plunges to $549 at Amazon today

    LG's 34-inch UltraGear monitor plunges to $549 at Amazon today
    Amazon's record-breaking 58% price drop on the LG 34GP950G-B 34-inch UltraGear display delivers the lowest price ever.
    Save 58% on this LG 34-inch UltraGear monitor.
    Mac users looking for an external display that offers ample screen real estate without breaking the bank should check out today's deal from Amazon on the LG 34GP950G-B. Now on sale for $549.99 while supplies last, this 34-inch computer monitor features a curved IPS display with support for 3440 x 1440 resolution.Buy for $549.99
    Cont
  • Apple Pencil Pro casts a fake shadow based on which tool you're using

    Apple Pencil Pro casts a fake shadow based on which tool you're using
    A new video of the Apple Pencil Pro has surfaced, highlighting a nifty little feature that showcases Apple's commitment to detail.
    The Apple Pencil Pro casts contextual shadows based on which tool you have selected
    Apple released the new Apple Pencil Pro, an upgraded version of its popular iPad stylus, alongside its new iPads released in early May. The new Apple Pencil has received a few notable features, such as Squeeze and Barrel Roll, making it a serious contender for digital artists.But thos
  • Aqara M3 hub, Pitaka smart car charger, & hands on with Apple Pencil Pro on HomeKit Insider

    Aqara M3 hub, Pitaka smart car charger, & hands on with Apple Pencil Pro on HomeKit Insider
    On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we hit the news for the week before diving into two hands on with the Apple Pencil Pro and Pitaka MagEZ Qi2 car charger.
    HomeKit Insider Podcast
    The long-awaited Aqara Hub M3 is now available to users in the US which brings a bunch of new functionality. It can act as a Matter hub with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Zigbee, and Thread connectivity.An integrated speaker acts as a siren and a 360-degree IR blaster controls legacy devices. The device is p
  • Apple wants all of TSMC's 2nm chips, so they sent Jeff Williams in secret

    Apple wants all of TSMC's 2nm chips, so they sent Jeff Williams in secret
    Apple is preparing to start the production of chips using a 2-nanometer process, and sent COO Jeff Williams to Taiwan with a view to securing the first batch.
    Processor wafers [TSMC]
    Apple has been proactive in pushing its chips to use the latest and smallest scale manufacturing processes, with its latest chips using a 3-nanometer foundry process. Now, it is poised to shift to 2nm.Apple Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams went on a secret visit to Taiwan, sources of UDN claim. The trip involve
  • If you're buying a new iPad Pro, your old magnetic stand won't work

    If you're buying a new iPad Pro, your old magnetic stand won't work
    Don't even try using an old iPad Pro magnetic stand with the new models because they won't work, the iPad will slip, and so you could even damage your new device.
    An older iPad Pro firmly gripped by magnets in a stand
    It isn't as if the risk of damage to your new iPad Pro is great, but even the new, stronger design is vulnerable at the corners. So if you did try mounting the new iPad Pro on a stand built for the old one, it will fall and it will likely strike the desk or ground on one of those e
  • iPhone SE 4 rumored to be first Face ID iPhone under $500

    iPhone SE 4 rumored to be first Face ID iPhone under $500
    A new leak claims that Apple may increase the price of the forthcoming iPhone SE 4, but that it is working to keep it at no higher than $499.
    Previous iPhone SE models
    When the on, off, and on again iPhone SE 4 finally comes to market — possibly in early 2025 — there's no doubt that it will be a lower-cost model than the rest of the range. But a new leak claims that while Apple is working to constrain the price, there could be an increase over the current model.iPhone SE 4 Price Rumo
  • Apple TV hardware storage limits will keep most emulators away

    Apple TV hardware storage limits will keep most emulators away
    The developer behind iPhone emulator app Delta has revealed that one key limitation in Apple's tvOS is why he isn't making a version for Apple TV.
    Minecraft used to be on Apple TV but was pulled
    Apple TV is not short of games, since it has Apple Arcade, but an online developer conversation has highlighted how every game and every app on tvOS has to deal with a storage limitation. Each has a maximum of 500KB in which to save anything they need, from scores to saved games, or in the case of emulat
  • Don't get too excited about new iPhone trade-in bonuses from Apple

    Don't get too excited about new iPhone trade-in bonuses from Apple
    Apple apparently must not want to clear out stocks before the iPhone 16 launches too badly, as the trade-in bonuses it has started offering can be beaten easily by the carriers.
    The new iPhone 13 Pro
    As rumored, Apple did in fact increase trade-in values on older iPhones on Monday. Contrary to that report, though, you can apply the trade-in credit to any available iPhone, and not just the iPhone 15.The bonuses are very low for the most part. The maximum increase is a $30 increase on the iPhone 1
  • This Secret Apple iOS Hack Will Make Your iPhone Calls Much Clearer - CNET

    This Secret Apple iOS Hack Will Make Your iPhone Calls Much Clearer     - CNET
    Give your calls a boost in four easy steps. The person you're talking to will thank you.
  • If you want an iPad Pro Magic Keyboard that matches the Siri Remote, it'll cost you

    If you want an iPad Pro Magic Keyboard that matches the Siri Remote, it'll cost you
    Podcaster and Apple TV enthusiast Sigmund Judge has spent $600 and "a stressful afternoon" replacing the keycaps on his new 11-inch iPad Pro's white Magic Keyboard.
    The new white aluminum Magic Keyboard, modded with black keys.
    In a post on Mastodon, Judge showed evidence of his latest DIY project. After buying two aluminum Magic Keyboards, he swapped white keycaps on the white aluminum Magic Keyboard for the ones from the black version.Judge writes and podcasts about Apple TV and Apple TV+ exte
  • User pays double to make Magic Keyboard that matches the Siri Remote

    User pays double to make Magic Keyboard that matches the Siri Remote
    Podcaster and Apple TV enthusiast Sigmund Judge has spent $600 and "a stressful afternoon" replacing the keycaps on his new 11-inch iPad Pro's white Magic Keyboard.
    The new white aluminum Magic Keyboard, modded with black keys.
    In a post on Mastodon, Judge showed evidence of his latest DIY project. After buying two aluminum Magic Keyboards, he swapped white keycaps on the white aluminum Magic Keyboard for the ones from the black version.Judge writes and podcasts about Apple TV and Apple TV+ exte
  • Turn Off FaceTime Reactions by Adjusting This Setting - CNET

    Turn Off FaceTime Reactions by Adjusting This Setting     - CNET
    It's easy to turn off the extra emoji and animations on FaceTime. Here's how.
  • Amazon slashes Apple's brand-new iPad Air 6 to $569

    Amazon slashes Apple's brand-new iPad Air 6 to $569
    The lowest online iPad Air 6 price available is courtesy of Amazon this weekend, with the new 11-inch iPad Air falling to $569.99.
    Save on Apple's new iPad Air 6.
    Units are in stock at press time at the discounted $569.99 price, which delivers $30 in savings off the standard 11-inch Wi-Fi model with 128GB of storage. Three out of the line's four colors are eligible for the sale price, with only Starlight priced at MSRP.Buy for $569.99
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