- newApple Watch is FDA's first-ever approved digital AFib history device
The FDA has approved the Apple Watch's atrial fibrillation history feature under its stringent Medical Device Development Tools program that specifies what devices health professionals can rely on.Apple Watch health featuresApple Watch has had an atrial fibrillation feature since 2022, and the FDA approved its use just hours before Apple announced it. Since then, it has been credited with saving lives, including those of people who previously had no reason to suspect they had severe heart proble…
- 37 mins ago 2 May 24, 3:58pm -
- newHow to use Siri in CarPlay with or without your voice
Being able to make a request using Siri while driving helps keep your eyes on the road, but just asking for Siri may not work on older cars or in certain other circumstances. Here's the fix.For most people using CarPlay, being able to call the vocal assistant Siri up by simply saying its name — or preceded with "hey" — is a great convenience. From asking for directions to checking where you need to go next, it makes driving safer.Occasionally, however, you may find Siri doesn't respond when…
- 8 hours ago 2 May 24, 8:21am -
- newGoogle paid Apple $20 Billion to be default search engine in 2022
The ongoing antitrust lawsuit against Alphabet by the Justice Department has revealed that Google paid Apple a staggering $20 billion in 2022 for default search engine status.In 2022, Alphabet paid Apple $20 billionGoogle's relationship has been under heavy scrutiny during an antitrust lawsuit accusing the company of using its size as an advantage to prevent competitors from entering the search market. One of the biggest issues in question is how much it pays Apple, which was previously estimate…
- 9 hours ago 2 May 24, 7:28am -
- newPennsylvania has two battling bills that could make tracking with AirTags unlawful
Pennsylvania state representatives have pushed forward a second piece of legislation that would penalize the unauthorized use of Bluetooth trackers, like AirTag, to track someone.Apple AirTagThere's no shortage of instances where someone discovered they were being tracked without their knowledge via AirTag. While the $29 coin-sized trackers have proven useful when retrieving lost luggage, it's also proven too tempting for those with nefarious intentions.On Tuesday, the House of Representatives i…
- 16 hours ago 2 May 24, 12:06am -
- newHow to fix System Data filling your iPhone's storage
Your iPhone may have low storage because it's been consumed by System Data, which can potentially consume all available capacity. Here's how to regain space when things get too bloated to function.Other System Data issues in iOS can quickly fill up all available iPhone storage. Storage capacity is a significant issue for mobile device users. The available space on an iPhone, iPad, and even a Mac a sensitive concern for everyone.Users with expansive storage capacities have less trouble with it th…
- 17 hours ago 1 May 24, 11:17pm -
- newiPhone 15 Pro is unexpectedly the sales champion of spring 2024
Historically, the "Pro" iPhone models get passed by the lower-end model in the spring — but so far 2024 is very different.iPhone 15 loses market share despite series' overall successThe second full quarter since the release of Apple's iPhone 15 series reveals a significant shift in consumer buying habits, particularly affecting the base iPhone 15 model. The shift in consumer preferences is a key factor in the declining popularity of the base model.While the current iPhone lineup continues to d…
- 18 hours ago 1 May 24, 10:39pm -
- newAmazon-funded Anthropic launches AI app to compete with ChatGPT
An Amazon-backed firm that's pushing for safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence apps has released its Claude AI app for the iPhone and iPad — but not the Mac.Anthropic's Claude generative AI app on iPhoneApple could yet be the only generative AI producer whose LLMs are trained legally and ethically. However, Anthropic is among the firms aiming to establish best practices for the industry, and now its work can be used on iOS with Claude 3."Claude is designed to help individuals—and now…
- 18 hours ago 1 May 24, 10:39pm -
- newSave $200 on this 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro with 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Apple's M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgrade to 36GB memory and 1TB storage is eligible for an exclusive $200 coupon discount on top of $50 off three years of AppleCare.Save $200 on this upgraded 14-inch MacBook Pro.The $200 discount with promo code APINSIDER is courtesy of Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama, bringing the cost of the upgraded configuration down to $2,399.Use code APINSIDER Continue Reading on AppleInsider
- 20 hours ago 1 May 24, 8:31pm -
- newApple profiles three distinguished Swift Student Challenge winners
Apple has profiled three of the "Distinguished Winners" of its 2024 Swift Student Challenge, with apps covering care, extreme sports, and breathing exercises.Three winners from the 2024 Swift Student ChallengeApple launched its 2024 Swift Student Challenge in February, and picked 350 winners from the entries in March. Of the 350 winners, 50 are recognized by Apple as Distinguished Winners for outstanding submissions.The 350 winners won prizes including AirPods Max, a certificate, and a free one-…
- 20 hours ago 1 May 24, 8:12pm -
- newSamsung has the smartphone sales top spot, but not because of AI or Apple weakness
Samsung has taken the lead in smartphones sales in the first quarter of 2024 as it has for the last few years, but it's not really about AI nor Apple iPhone weakness.iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24 UltraThere's new smartphone sales data for the quarter with Samsung at the top of the heap, gathered and released by the channel monitors at Canalys. The good news for the entire market is that worldwide smartphone sales grew 10% year-over-year mostly because of emerging market expansion, hitt…
- 21 hours ago 1 May 24, 7:33pm -
- newLG first to add native Apple Music Dolby Atmos support to smart TVs
LG has become the first smart TV producer to enable support for Dolby Atmos Apple Music support without the use of Apple TV hardware.An LG Smart TV running Apple MusicDolby Atmos is a format that Apple Music uses for Spatial Audio recordings. While listeners will have encountered it on iPhone and iPad using Apple audio devices like AirPods Pro, Dolby Atmos support in Apple Music is now headed to smart TVs.According to FlatpanelsHD, LG has become the first to enable Apple Music Dolby Atmos suppor…
- 21 hours ago 1 May 24, 7:31pm -
- newApple Vision Pro could launch in Japan very soon
A reference to Apple Vision Pro accessories being excluded from a limited-time promotion in Japan hints that there may be an early May launch for the headset there.Apple Vision Pro might come to Japan soonThe Apple Vision Pro will obviously go on sale outside the US at some point, and persistent rumors have said that overseas sales may begin before WWDC in June. The only specific commitment Apple has made, however, is that the headset will go on sale in China later in 2024.However, generally rel…
- 21 hours ago 1 May 24, 7:22pm -
- newGM's CarPlay replacement doesn't work well, and has a long road ahead of it
GM's decision to move away from CarPlay was to avoid Apple having too much control over vehicles. It's going to be a bumpy ride for consumers.GM's Ultifi interfaceIn March 2023, GM decided to stop providing CarPlay and Android Auto to consumers, in favor of using its own system. With CarPlay increasing its hooks into the systems of vehicles, it was too much for GM to stomach.GM's response was to make its own interface, starting with the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer. At first glance, it seems the effort…
- 22 hours ago 1 May 24, 6:58pm -
- newApple's iOS 18 to streamline task management with unified events and reminders
Apple is testing improvements that will allow iPhone and Mac users to more intuitively manage their numerous Reminders and Calendar events with iOS 18 and macOS 15, AppleInsider has learned.Apple Calendar and Reminders get tighter integrations with macOS 15 and iOS 18In particular, people familiar with pre-release versions of iOS 18 say Apple's core Calendar and Reminders applications are finally able to talk to each other, solving the years-old annoyance of having to juggle screen time between…
- 22 hours ago 1 May 24, 6:51pm -
- newiPhone demand is falling, claims component supplier Skyworks
Apple supplier Skyworks has been regarded as a proxy for Apple's iPhone demand, and the company may have some bad news for investors.Apple's iPhone 15 ProSkyworks does not break down its earnings by customer, but it has been a longtime partner for Apple, making wireless networking components for the company. It's not believed to be the sole supplier for any of its components, however, so a drop in its sales is not definite proof of declining iPhone interest.Nonetheless, Skyworks CEO Liam K. Grif…
- 22 hours ago 1 May 24, 6:45pm -
- newApple's new "Repair State" feature keeps Find My enabled during repairs
A new feature in iOS 17.5 called "Repair State" keeps Find My enabled on devices being sent in for repair.iOS 17.5 will introduce a new Repair State featureUsers have to disable Find My when sending in a device for repair, but that will change once iOS 17.5 is released. A new Repair State feature will keep Find My enabled throughout the repair process.Code referencing the feature was originally discovered by 9to5mac in the latest iOS 17.5 beta, which was released on Tuesday to authorized develop…
- 22 hours ago 1 May 24, 6:31pm -
- newApple TV+ drops MLS Season Pass price for remainder of the season
As the 2024 Major League Soccer championship heads toward its summer midpoint, Apple TV+ is discounting its season pass by 25%.Apple's MLS Season Pass has been discountedWhen the new season pass was first offered for sale in January 2024, it cost $99. Now three months in to the season, Apple has dropped the season pass price to $69 — or $59 for existing Apple TV+ subscribers.MLS on Apple TV+ is also available for a monthly fee. However, the price for that is unchanged at $14.99 for new users,…
- 23 hours ago 1 May 24, 5:35pm -
- new(PRODUCT)RED is getting our hopes up for a red iPhone 15
A photo from (PRODUCT)RED on social media is teasing us all about a vibrant red iPhone 15, but there is no detail beyond a cryptic reference to donuts.(PRODUCT)RED has teased what might be a mid-cycle update to the iPhone 15The (PRODUCT)RED posting on Twitter shows the red iPhone, being held over a selection of donuts. It's certainly not an iPhone 15 Pro, or any Pro model. It is definitely not an iPhone 15 Plus, but beyond what can be visually determined, there is no information.It could, of cou…
- 23 hours ago 1 May 24, 5:11pm -
- Deadly Massachusetts Apple Store crash caused by faulty AI, says defense
The trial over the Massachusetts Apple Store crash is well underway, and the defense is claiming that bad AI was the culprit, not the driver.Source: AP Photo/Steven SenneDriver Bradley Rein drove the car into the Apple Derby Street store in November 2022 at about 60 miles per hour, with the vehicle only stopping when it hit the back wall. The incident killed one person and injured 22.Rein originally claimed it was an accident. That story has now changed. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discus…
- 1 day ago 1 May 24, 3:57pm -
- How to delete iCloud messages on Mac & iPhone
Efficiently managing and deleting messages from iCloud is crucial for freeing up storage space on your iPhone and Mac. Here's how to delete messages from iCloud.How to delete messages from iCloudYou can easily retrieve and manage your messages using an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Deleting messages from iCloud ensures the security of your data.Deleting a message from iCloud permanently removes the message from the cloud storage, providing an extra layer of protection for your personal and sensitive inf…
- 1 day ago 1 May 24, 8:08am -
- Apple enhances USB-C Apple Pencil with new firmware update
Apple has released a firmware update for the USB-C Apple Pencil launched in 2023. It enhances the functionality and overall performance of the accessory.Apple enhances USB-C Apple Pencil with new firmware updateThe update, which transitions from version 10M5164 to 10M6060, is available via a connection of the Apple Pencil to an iPad using a USB-C cable. On the device, the new firmware version number is displayed as 37377.37377.16.0.Apple doesn't generally provide release notes for the Apple Penc…
- 2 days ago 1 May 24, 3:14am -
- Apple to unveil AI-enabled Safari browser alongside new operating systems
Apple is testing a version of its Safari web browser that includes UI tweaks, advanced content blocking features, and a new AI-powered tool dubbed Intelligent Search, AppleInsider has learned.Safari getting new AI tools in iOS 18The software — expected to debut as Safari 18 later in 2024 — is currently undergoing evaluation alongside internal builds of Apple's next-generation operating system updates, namely iOS 18 and macOS 15, according to people familiar with the matter. Should all of the…
- 2 days ago 1 May 24, 2:49am -
- TikTok pulls a 'Fortnite' and is trying to dodge in-app purchase fees
TikTok may be trying to follow in Epic's "Fortnite" footsteps by sneaking in external payment links that violate App Store guidelines.TikTok's external links may violate App Store guidelinesApple has very strict App Store guidelines surrounding what is and isn't allowed for in-app purchase systems and external linking. The rules previously had an anti-steering clause that was removed thanks to regulators, but TikTok seems to be pushing its luck.According to a report from TechCrunch, some TikTok…
- 2 days ago 1 May 24, 2:32am -
- Apple's Q2 2024 earnings results may have some drama -- what to expect
Apple's Q2 financial results are being announced on May 2, and it might be rough, compared to the financial victories of the last five years. Here's what to expect, and what the analysts are saying.Apple CEO Tim CookApple will be issuing its second-quarter results on May 2, with the figures anticipated to be released at around 4:30 p.m. EDT that evening. Not long after, at 5 p.m. EDT, Apple CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri will be explaining the finer details of the results as part of its usual…
- 2 days ago 1 May 24, 12:55am -
- Apple headphone shootout: Beats Solo 4 vs AirPods Max
Beats Solo 4 offer a premium experience at less than half the cost of Apple's AirPods Max. Here's how the two Apple offerings compare.Beats Solo 4 [left], AirPods Max [right]At the end of April, Beats finally updated its seven-year-old Solo3 with a new model. The Beats Solo 4 built upon the legacy of the previous version, but added many improvements.To Apple users keen to stay within the ecosystem, this gives them a new third headphone option. Aside from the replaced Solo3, there's also Beats St…
- 2 days ago 1 May 24, 12:13am -
- 'Assassin's Creed Mirage' sneaks onto iPhone, iPad on June 10
Apple gamers can get ready to hit the streets of Baghdad in "Assassin's Creed Mirage," as the Ubisoft title will be available on select iPhone and iPad models this June.Image Credit: UbisoftWhile we've known it was coming for some time, we've finally gotten a release date for Assassin's Creed Mirage — June 10, at least according to the App Store.Mirage marks a significant return to the series roots, shifting its focus back to physical gameplay and toning down the role-playing elements that hav…
- 2 days ago 30 Apr 24, 11:31pm -
- Apple issues its fourth round of developer betas
The fourth round of developer betas for Apple's current operating systems has arrived, with new builds of iOS 17.5 and others now available for testing.iOS 17Developers taking part in Apple's beta program can get the latest builds from the Apple Developer Center or by simply updating their iPhone or iPad that are already running the betas, using the Settings app. Public beta versions generally appear not long after the developer versions, and can be signed up to via the Apple Beta Software Progr…
- 2 days ago 30 Apr 24, 10:55pm -
- Apple distributes fourth visionOS 1.2 developer beta
Owners of the Apple Vision Pro who are also in the developer beta can now download and install the fourth test build of visionOS 1.2.visionOSThe fourth build of visionOS 1.2 surfaces after the third, which Apple issued on April 24. The second arrived on April 16, while the first appeared on April 2.The new build is build number 21O5580a, replacing the third beta, build number 21O5570d. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- 2 days ago 30 Apr 24, 10:52pm -
- Amazon crushes it with $179 AirPods Pro 2, $299 Apple Watch Series 9 deals
Amazon has issued fresh price cuts on Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C and Apple Watch styles, delivering the cheapest prices of the year.Amazon's Apple sale offers discounts of up to $300 off.Less than two weeks remain until Mother's Day and Amazon's latest AirPods sale can help you pick up a wonderful gift for Mom at a discount. While supplies last, AirPods Pro 2 with the latest USB-C charging case are on sale for $179, saving you $70 off retail.Buy for $179 Continue Reading on AppleInsider
- 2 days ago 30 Apr 24, 9:08pm -
- iPhone users try telling their bosses the alarm didn't go off
An unknown number of iPhone users have been reporting that their alarms may go off on time, but without making a sound, so it's not their fault they're late at all.Your iPhone may think you need a lie-inMaybe Apple's latest earnings are going to be so bad that the company is experimenting with making people sleep in and miss the call. Or possibly iPhone users are letting their alarms vibrate instead of make sounds.While there are long-standing threads on the Apple support forums about the issue,…
- 2 days ago 30 Apr 24, 8:40pm -
- iPhone 16 may come in new color-infused green
A leaker claims to have seen what Apple's rumored green color-infused coating for the iPhone 16 and maybe the iPhone 16 Pro looks like.The "Alpine Green" back of the iPhone 13 ProOne previous leaker claimed that the iPhone 16 Pro would come solely in Space Black, White, Gray, and Rose. But that same leaker also said that Apple was going to use the color-infusing technique it did on the iPhone 15, for the new Pro models.Now a separate leaker, "Fixed Focus Digital," has claimed on Chinese social m…
- 2 days ago 30 Apr 24, 7:48pm -
- Beats Solo 4 headphones review: Great audio quality and features
The new Beats Solo 4 announced on Tuesday is probably the best choice for people wanting near-premium headphones in the Apple ecosystem without dealing with nosebleed prices.Blue Beats Solo 4 headphones on a wooden desk with a black case and reflections in a room.The Beats Solo3 has been a long-standing pair of entry-level headphones in the company's lineup. It's held up well over time.Seven years after its debut, you'd expect there would have been another version available before now. Continue…
- 2 days ago 30 Apr 24, 7:30pm -
- New Beats Solo Buds offers budget-friendly audio in a tiny case
Apple subsidiary Beats by Dre has added to its wireless earbuds lineup with the Beats Solo Buds, offering a budget option to consumers.Beats Solo Buds worn by Naomi OsakaLaunched on Tuesday, the Beats Solo Buds follow after the Beats Fit Pro, Beats Studio Buds , and Powerbeats Pro in being totally wireless earphones.Effectively replacing the Beats Studio Buds as the budget option, the Beats Solo Buds offer a lot functionality for its price tag. That includes a custom acoustic architecture with n…
- 2 days ago 30 Apr 24, 7:30pm -
- Custom interfaces to get the most out of a folding iPhone or iPad are in the works
Folding devices with two screens have potential beyond just more display real estate. Apple is researching, at length, how to make the interfaces of folding iPhone, iPad, or all-screen MacBook Pro more than the sum of its parts.A folding device could have two screens where the bottom one acts as a "soft keyboard"It's not as if it's a surprise that Apple has been researching an iPhone Fold, or a folding iPad. And of course it has had foldable laptops from the PowerBook 100 to today's MacBook Pro.…
- 2 days ago 30 Apr 24, 7:13pm -
- iPhone 16 Pro: what to expect from Apple's fall 2024 flagship phone
Apple will announce the iPhone 16 Pro lineup during the fall 2024 Apple Event, and there are some changes coming. Here's what the rumor mill has to say and what we think it looks like.iPhone 16 Pro rumor roundupRumors surrounding the iPhone 16 lineup suggest Apple will continue to evolve its differentiation between pro and non-pro models. Photography features make up a significant portion of the rumors, but some hints about potential design changes have also leaked.Apple has likely finalized wha…
- 2 days ago 30 Apr 24, 5:09pm -
- Bernstein says buy Apple while stock price is low
Investment firm Bernstein is recommending clients buy Apple stock, and expects issues such as declining Chinese demand for the iPhone to be cyclical, especially with an AI iPhone.Apple is dealing with regulatory pressures and other unknownsBernstein's position goes against that of JP Morgan, which does expect a boost from AI for Apple, but not until 2026 and the iPhone 17. Morgan Stanley has said that it is bullish about Apple, yet it also downgraded its stock price.Now Bernstein has retained it…
- 2 days ago 30 Apr 24, 4:14pm -
- Apple has poached dozens of Google AI experts for its Zurich lab
Apple's Zurich Vision Lab has moved on from the Apple Car and has been poaching Google staff to work on the future of Apple's AI products.ZurichIn 2017, AppleInsider reported on the existence of what's believed to be called the Zurich Vision Lab, an Apple Research facility in Switzerland. It was then understood to be concentrating on the now-defunct Apple Car project.By 2023 the facility was believed to be looking at all future Apple projects, including AI. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Dis…
- 2 days ago 30 Apr 24, 3:21pm -
- How to transfer files between two Macs with a cable
Even with AirDrop's convenience for Mac users, transferring large files or navigating software incompatibilities often requires a more robust solution. Here are some options for using a cable.How to transfer files between two Macs using a cableApple equips you with several intuitive methods for transferring files between Macs. These include Ethernet for straightforward wired connections, Target Disk Mode for transforming one Mac into an external hard drive accessible by another, and Thunderbolt…
- 2 days ago 30 Apr 24, 8:10am -
- An inside look at Apple's various internal iOS variants that aid development
Along the way to a full release, Apple develops several variants of iOS all with a unique purpose and an entirely different set of users. Here's what they are, when they're used, and by whom.Apple develops several iOS variants for every release, and each one has a unique purposeThe end-consumer version of iOS is obviously freely available to all, but there are many different stages of development and testing. Most of the unique variants of iOS are limited to use within Apple or relevant factorie…
- 2 days ago 30 Apr 24, 5:08am -
- Apple starts replacing titanium Apple Cards from original 2019 batch
Apple has begun notifying users of the first-generation titanium Apple Card rolled out in 2019 about its upcoming expiration and replacement.Apple to recycle old titanium cards as replacements are issuedThe first physical Apple Cards are nearing expiration in July 2024 for those who signed up for the service in 2019. The cards are known for their unique design and absence of traditional card numbers, which Apple bills as a privacy feature.In an ongoing email campaign to its customers, Apple assu…
- 3 days ago 30 Apr 24, 3:11am -
- Apple's iPhone factory shift has left a ghost town behind in China
Foxconn is closing factories in China as iPhone production moves elsewhere, and impacts beyond industry have been made crystal clear in a new video.A Foxconn facility signApple has long operated its production in China, but in recent years it has been shifting away. Production in India and Vietnam is growing, with fewer products being shipped out of China.In a China Observer report released on Monday, footage of a Foxconn industrial park in Nanning is shown to be deserted. Once employing 50,000…
- 3 days ago 30 Apr 24, 1:58am -
- iPad at war: How the iPad is crucial to the Ukraine war effort
The iPad is being used for an unusual purpose in the Ukraine-Russia conflict — they're helping the Ukraine Air Force use modern weapons on older fighter jets.An iPad in a jet [X/OSINTtechnical]One of the problems of using older vehicles in war is that it may have the hardpoints, but not have the technical capability to pass targeting information to newer weapons. In the Ukraine conflict, it appears that one workaround involves using an iPad.The U.S. Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition an…
- 3 days ago 30 Apr 24, 1:41am -
- New iPad Pro models will get the best OLED tablet display ever made
Samsung has reportedly had difficulties adapting its production line to the two-stack OLED needed for the new iPad Pro line, which is said to be the best OLED tablet panel on the market.Two 12.9-inch iPad Pro modelsThe forthcoming iPad launch on May 7, 2024, is expected to feature two models each of the iPad Pro and iPad Air, with the latter adopting larger screen sizes than before.According to a report on Monday afternoon by Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), Samsung has bee…
- 3 days ago 29 Apr 24, 11:03pm -
- More Matter products, and a big new Sonos app update on the HomeKit Insider Podcast
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we check out a new humidifier that uses moss, new Matter products, and Sonos' giant app update.HomeKit Insider PodcastSonos is prepping a major new update for its iOS app, set to launch on May 7. This overhaul has a redesigned Home Screen experience with no more tab bar navigation.It puts trending albums, songs, and playlists at the forefront alongside your devices and streaming services you subscribe to. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss…
- 3 days ago 29 Apr 24, 10:05pm -
- What to expect in iOS 18: AI, new look, redesigned stock apps, and more
The releases of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 is shaping up to be Apple's biggest OS refresh in a decade. On top of expected machine learning and AI advancements, the stock apps and overall look will be getting a makeover.iOS 18 ... coming this fallA confluence of industry trends and Apple's own engineering efforts are coming together in a set of major updates later this year. Apple has been watching the rise of AI technology carefully, and working on it for years.In 2018, Apple hired away Google's John…
- 3 days ago 29 Apr 24, 9:47pm -
- Retro gold rush: these emulators are coming to the App Store soon
Apple is allowing emulators on App Store. Here's what's on the way so you can play your favorite retro games on your iPhone, updated on April 29.Emulators can bring retro gaming to the iPhoneThe early April changes to the App Store Review Guidelines reversed a rule that practically banned emulators from the App Store. After the rule was removed, it was expected that there would be a sudden rush of emulators being submitted to Apple for inclusion in the digital storefront.Emulators for the iPhone…
- 3 days ago 29 Apr 24, 9:41pm -
- Flash deals: Best Buy slashes iPad Air 5 to $399.99, Apple Pencil 2 drops to $79
Best Buy has issued a $200 price cut on Apple's iPad Air 5 ahead of Apple's iPad event on May 7. Pair it with the Apple Pencil 2 that's on sale for $79 for the ultimate Mother's Day gift.Apple's iPad Air 5 dips to lowest price on record.Grab the 64GB WiFi iPad Air 5 for just $399.99 during the flash sale at Best Buy, reflecting a $200 discount off MSRP. At press time, the Starlight finish is eligible for the steep markdown, which delivers the lowest price on record for the lightweight tablet.iPa…
- 3 days ago 29 Apr 24, 8:51pm -
- Browser developers gripe about Apple promoting them in the EU
EU iPhone owners now get shown a list of browsers instead of solely launching Safari, but some of the firms behind those other browsers think it's terrible how users are being told about them.EU users now get prompted with alternatives to SafariYou always could install alternative browsers on the iPhone, you weren't required to stay with Safari. You just had to know that the alternatives existed and, perhaps more seriously, all the alternatives still had to depend on the same Apple WebKit that S…
- 3 days ago 29 Apr 24, 7:57pm -
- Apple's earnings will be flat ahead of AI-enabled iPhone
Investment analyst firm TD Cowen is predicting that Apple's next earnings call will show little growth, but says forthcoming AI features could prove significant.iPhone 15 Pro rangeAnalysts such as JP Morgan in March 2024, and Morgan Stanley in November 2023, are consistently predicting that AI will boost Apple's iPhone sales. JP Morgan, though, has predicted that this boost will come in 2025 with the iPhone 17 range.Now in a note to investors seen by AppleInsider, TD Cowen repeats the expectatio…
- 3 days ago 29 Apr 24, 5:00pm -
- 'Ted Lasso' complete series Blu Ray box set may arrive soon
Warner Bros is planning to release a Blu-ray box set of all three "Ted Lasso" seasons, making it one of the few Apple TV+ shows to get a physical media release."Ted Lasso"Apple TV+ drama "Defending Jacob" got a Blu-ray and DVD release in 2021, as did Sofia Coppola's film "On The Rocks." Then in 2022, a release was initially made in the UK of a small selection of shows, including "For All Mankind," but otherwise, Apple TV+ has shown little interest in physical media.It probably still hasn't. Each…
- 3 days ago 29 Apr 24, 4:25pm -