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Incoming President Trump says he has met with Apple CEO Tim Cook, who reportedly committed the company to a greatly increased investment in the US.
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Coupon savings hit Apple's M4 Pro Mac mini with 24GB RAM, 2TB SSD
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M4 Mac mini may have a USB-C connectivity problem
Some M4 Mac mini owners are discovering USB-C issues with their new desktops, with peripherals disconnecting seemingly at random.
macOS flaw that allowed attackers to bypass core system protections is now fixed
A macOS vulnerability exposed Apple devices to severe security risks by bypassing System Integrity Protection, but a security patch has killed the exploit.
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We've completed our trek across the vast halls of CES 2025 to round up the best smart home devices for Apple users. From robot vacuums to pocketable projectors, here's what we've found.
Apple and Amazon get $600 million UK price fixing lawsuit dismissed
A lawsuit claiming that Apple and Amazon colluded to fix the price of Apple products and reduce competition, has been rejected by a UK tribunal.
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The Notes app in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 makes it easy to add an audio recording to a note, and create a written transcription of it if desired. Here's how to do it.
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Copyright trial over Apple TV+ show 'Servant' could lead to $81 million fine
Apple TV+ show "Servant" allegedly stole key elements from a 2013 film called "The Truth About Emmanuel," and the trial is back on with a jury set to decide if Apple and M. Night Shyamalan should be fined $81 million.
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Apple releases third developer beta of watchOS 11.3 for testing
watchOS 11.3 has received its third developer beta, following the arrival of similar beta updates for the HomePod and Apple TV only hours earlier.
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Apple seeds third developer beta of tvOS 18.3
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The Apple Watch Series 10 has been on my wrist for three months now and it's clear that it's the best smartwatch Apple ever made. But that doesn't mean there aren't things that a future Series 11 could do better.
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Apple joins AI hardware standards consortium to improve server performance
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Jump on January savings: 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4, 24GB RAM, 1TB) falls to $1,799
MacBook deals are heating up this Tuesday, with Apple's latest M4 14-inch MacBook Pro on sale for $1,799 when equipped with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
Adobe is now testing collaborative live editing in Photoshop
Adobe is giving private beta users a chance to test out a long-anticipated feature — allowing more than one person to access and edit Photoshop documents simultaneously.
Apple's global manufacturing expansion matters for your next iPhone purchase
As Apple tries to diversify its supply chain, China's tightened export controls are slowing things down as the country asserts its manufacturing dominance.
CarPlay 2.0 may let users add widgets just like on an iPhone
Widgets in the next generation of CarPlay will be very familiar to iPhone users, a leak of the user interface reveals.
TSMC's Arizona chip plant nears Apple approval, but will never rival Taiwan
After four years of planning, TSMC is now finally going to make older iPhone processors in the US, but it's not and never will be a true return to American manufacturing.
TikTok's ban saga is a mess, with only days before the hammer falls
The ban on TikTok in the United States is happening soon, but the circus surrounding it that's kicked off in the last few days makes it anything but guaranteed.
EU may be reassessing billion-dollar Big Tech fines as it waits for Trump
All the impending EU fines and rulings against Apple, Google, and Meta, are reportedly off the table as Europe awaits Trump — and reveals just how political its regulations are.
How to stop the macOS firewall leaking system network data after a software update
Several sources report the firewall in macOS Sequoia can sometimes leak data after an update. Here's how to test and fix it.
Abxylute S9 controller review: Stretch to fit iPad mini without breaking the bank
Mobile gamers rejoice, the Abxylute S9 is an affordable controller that can stretch to fit your cased iPhone or iPad mini with a powerful set of customization features.
Illinois will implement digital IDs and driver's licenses for Apple Wallet in 2025
Illinois is the latest state to claim Apple Wallet users will have access to digital IDs and driver's licenses by the end of 2025.
New Parallels update trials x86 Linux & Windows VMs on Apple Silicon
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Retro gold rush: which emulators are on the App Store, and what's coming
Apple is allowing emulators on the App Store. Here's what's arrived, and what's on the way to play your favorite retro games on your iPhone, updated on January 6.
CES smart home roundup on the HomeKit Insider podcast
On this special episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, your host talks through all the smart home releases coming out of CES 2025.
Sonos CEO leaves company over botched iOS app
Patrick Spence has left Sonos after eight years as CEO, following the disastrous rollout of an iOS app that left customers unable to use their devices.
New hack breaks open Apple's USB-C security
A security researcher has worked out how to hack a proprietary USB-C controller used by Apple, an issue that could eventually lead to new iPhone jailbreaks and other security problems.
Apple's iPhone slips as Chinese brands benefit from smartphone market recovery
New research says that overall smartphone sales rose by 4% year over year in 2024, but the iPhone's share slightly declined as rivals such as Xiaomi grew in popularity.
Apple fights back against shareholders who want to end DEI hiring
Ahead of its annual shareholders meeting, Apple has asked investors to vote against a proposal that the company should abandon its diversity hiring practices.
Flash sale: 14-inch MacBook Pro (M3 Pro, 36GB RAM, 1TB) plunges to $1,999
B&H's blowout MacBook Pro deal shaves $800 off the price of this upgraded M3 Pro spec for a limited time only.
Samsung's popular 32-inch M8 monitor is on sale for $399.99
Samsung's M8 smart monitor is heavily discounted, providing an affordable external display option for your MacBook or Mac mini.
Crime blotter: London robberies, Nashville disco, & AirTag help
Crime in the world of Apple continues with bad guys misusing AirTags in Florida, while others elsewhere use them for good. A few thousand in merchandise were stolen in California, and a disco ball was taken with an iPad in Nashville.
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