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• Tom Hanks 'Greyhound' sequel sails into D-Day & the Pacific

  25-04-2025 18:37 via appleinsider.com
  
  Tom Hanks is steering Apple TV+ back into WWII waters with a high-stakes sequel to "Greyhound," with production scheduled for early 2026.
  "Greyhound" returns with a sequel
  Apple Original Films is once again partnering with Hanks' Playtone banner and director Aaron Schneider for the follow-up to the 2020 wartime thriller. Hanks returns as Captain Krause and is also writing the script.The sequel will expand beyond the Atlantic setting of the first film, taking audiences from the beaches of Normand
  
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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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• Resideo's Scott Harkins talks about the new Honeywell Home X8S on HomeKit Insider

  22-12-2025 16:36 via appleinsider.com
  On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, Scott Harkins from Resideo joins to talk about the new Honeywell Home X8S Matter thermostat and the future of the smart home.
  HomeKit Insider Podcast
  Scott Harkins serves as the Senior VP of Sales at Resideo, that also overseas the Honeywell Home brand. After a tepid first few steps, the brand is going all-in on Matter with the launch of the Honeywell Home X8S thermostat.This thermostat, announced ahead of CES, is aimed at the premium market
  
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• iPhone Air review three months later: Compromise is good

  22-12-2025 15:13 via appleinsider.com
  The iPhone Air remains controversial even three months after its release, but after a quarter of a year with one in my pocket, I'm in no rush to go back to a Pro Max.
  iPhone Air three-month review: An iPhone like no other
  The arrival of the iPhone Air in September 2025 came after months of rumors. It's rare for any iPhone to live up to that kind of hype, but the iPhone Air did it.It was every bit as thin and light as we'd been told to expect by every leaker under the sun. And even after Apple an
  
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• Boox Note Air 5 C review: An already good e-ink reader made a little bit better

  22-12-2025 15:12 via appleinsider.com
  The Boox Note Air 5 C e-ink tablet and ebook reader doesn't try to fix what isn't broken, but its internal upgrades help an already solid tablet become just a bit stronger.
  Boox Note Air 5 C
  In October, Boox rolled out an update to its Boox Note Air line. That means we're now on the fifth iteration, and I was curious to see what it had changed.
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• Apple cozies up to Samsung as RAM gets ridiculously expensive

  22-12-2025 14:15 via appleinsider.com
  Samsung has always been a part of the iPhone supply chain, and Apple is about to lean on the company more as RAM prices skyrocket worldwide.
  A Samsung LPDDR5X memory chip - Image Credit: Samsung
  The Apple supply chain relies on multiple companies when it comes to memory. Samsung already provides Apple with a lot of the memory for its manufacturing needs, but its share should be expanding in the coming years.According to sources of Korea Economic Daily, Apple's renewals of long-term agreements wi
  
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• Don't expect big changes in the iPhone 18 Pro design

  22-12-2025 14:08 via appleinsider.com
  A new report claims that the iPhone 18 series will enter test production soon, but also that the Pro models will closely resemble the current design.
  The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to deliver a multitude of improvements.
  There have been many reports of significant updates to the iPhone 18 Pro, though most expect that the differences will be internal. Now a new claim from leaker Fixed Focus Digital includes the caution (in translation) that "the appearance change is not as large as everyone though
  
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• Italy fines Apple $115 million over App Tracking Transparency

  22-12-2025 13:31 via appleinsider.com
  The Italian antitrust agency says Apple abuses its dominant market position with the App Store and has fined it $115 million having apparently misunderstood App Tracking Transparency.
  Apple's App Store award trophy
  Italy's Autorita Garante Della Concorrenza E Del Mercato (AGCM) competition authority began an investigation back in May 2023. At the time, it said this was in part because Apple imposed "a more restrictive privacy policy" on third-party developers than it does itself.The privacy poli
  
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• I Hate the iPhone Alarm Slider. Here's How I Got Rid of It

  22-12-2025 13:01 via cnet.com
  Apple introduced the Alarm slider with iOS 26.1, but you can get rid of it in four easy steps.
  
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• Visa-holding staff should not leave the US, warns Apple

  22-12-2025 12:11 via appleinsider.com
  Lawyers for Apple, Google, and Microsoft have reportedly told staff to stay in the US, if they require a visa stamp to re-enter the country.Back in 2020, President Trump signed an executive order suspending foreign work visas, including the H-1B one that lets firms employ graduate workers in speciality occupations. Apple objected at the time, but that was about the issuing of new H-1B visas. What's happening now concerns staff who already have one.Such an employee must have a valid visa stamp in
  
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