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• newRussia Opens Antitrust Case Against Apple Over iPhone Apps
  Russia has opened a new antitrust case against Apple, accusing the company of failing to preload government-backed apps on iPhones and iPads. The investigation marks the latest chapter in a dispute that has lasted for years. If regulators rule against Apple, the company could face a fine of up to 4 billion rubles, or nearly […]The post Russia Opens Antitrust Case Against Apple Over iPhone Apps appeared first on TUAW.
  - 19 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 6:49am -
• iPhone 20 Rumored to Feature Glass Design and Better Cooling
  Apple’s 20th-anniversary iPhone could introduce a bold new look if the latest rumors prove accurate. A new report claims the device will feature a glass-heavy design inspired by the iPhone Air while adding improved cooling technology to boost performance. Although Apple has not confirmed the details, the rumor offers an early glimpse at what could […]The post iPhone 20 Rumored to Feature Glass Design and Better Cooling appeared first on TUAW.
  - 1 day ago 5 Aug 26, 6:20pm -
• Apple Reviews iCloud Practices After Confidential File Concerns
  Apple is reviewing its internal file-sharing practices after reports revealed that some former employees retained access to confidential company documents through personal iCloud accounts. The issue gained attention after Apple’s recent lawsuit against OpenAI and two former Apple employees raised broader concerns about how workplace files were managed after staff departures. According to former employees, […]The post Apple Reviews iCloud Practices After Confidential File Concerns appeared f…
  - 1 day ago 5 Aug 26, 6:08pm -
• CrossOver Goes Native on Apple Silicon
  CodeWeavers has introduced the first preview of an Apple Silicon-native version of CrossOver. The early release marks a major step toward ending the software’s reliance on Apple’s Rosetta 2 translation layer. The move comes as Apple prepares to phase out Rosetta support in a future macOS release. CrossOver allows users to run many Windows applications […]The post CrossOver Goes Native on Apple Silicon appeared first on TUAW.
  - 4 days ago 3 Aug 26, 8:45am -
• JP Morgan Lowers Apple Price Target Over Supply Chain Concerns
  JP Morgan has reduced its price target for Apple from $345 to $340. The investment firm cited ongoing supply chain constraints and rising component costs as key reasons for the change. Despite the adjustment, analysts remain optimistic about Apple’s long-term growth prospects. The revised forecast follows Apple’s record-breaking June quarter. Although strong financial results impressed […]The post JP Morgan Lowers Apple Price Target Over Supply Chain Concerns appeared first on TUAW.
  - 4 days ago 3 Aug 26, 5:38am -
• Apple May Tie AI Features to iCloud+ Plans
  Apple is preparing for a future where artificial intelligence requires more computing power and higher operating costs. Rather than charging directly for Apple Intelligence, the company plans to link AI usage limits to iCloud+ subscription tiers. This approach could help offset the expense of running cloud-based AI services while encouraging more users to subscribe to […]The post Apple May Tie AI Features to iCloud+ Plans appeared first on TUAW.
  - 4 days ago 3 Aug 26, 5:11am -

Apple Insider

• newApple TV brings free 'Widow's Bay' screenings to AMC theaters
  Fans of "Widow's Bay" in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco can catch a free screening of the series' final three episodes of the first season at select AMC theaters.Image Credit: Apple TV"Widow's Bay" made its debut in April, quickly becoming an Apple TV hit. The series has been praised for blending genuine horror with character-driven comedy.Even with its late premiere date, it earned 19 Emmy nominations. That includes the coveted Best Comedy Series. Continue Re…
  - 1 hour ago 7 Aug 26, 12:44am -
• newApple issues another round of macOS security updates as patch frequency increases
  Apple has rolled out another round of security updates for macOS Tahoe, macOS Sequoia, and macOS Sonoma.Apple releases security updates for Mac operating system lineupThursday's update is the second round of macOS updates to be released in less than two weeks. According to Apple, the patch solves an issue with Screen Sharing. The patch note reads, "An attacker on the network may be able to authenticate to Screen Sharing without valid credentials."Apple says that the issue was addressed with impr…
  - 2 hours ago 7 Aug 26, 12:04am -
• newLast call to save up to $200 on M5 MacBook Air laptops
  Time is running out to grab limited-time deals on Apple's latest MacBook Air laptops, with M5 models now up to $200 off. Many deals end this weekend.Save up to $200 on Apple's M5 MacBook Air today - Image credit: AppleBoth Amazon and B&H are running back-to-school deals on M5 MacBook Air notebooks, resulting in discounts of up to $200 off.Whether you're in the market for a premium 15-inch configuration with 24GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a 70W USB-C power adapter that's marked down to $1,819 or you…
  - 4 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:49pm -
• newAdobe is hell-bent on becoming the creative engine behind AI
  Adobe's newest AI ChatGPT plugin shows that the company doesn't care where people create, but more on ensuring they create with Adobe.Image generated with Adobe and ChatGPTOn Thursday, Adobe and OpenAI rolled out a new feature. A new ChatGPT tool that would combine more than 70 of Adobe's creative tools into a single plugin, accessible by typing @Adobe.If you've got an Adobe account, you can go to ChatGPT, install the Adobe plugin, and begin generating... Well, whatever you want, really. Continu…
  - 4 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:26pm -
• newOpenAI fires back, says Apple is suing because it can't compete
  ChatGPT maker OpenAI wants Apple's lawsuit dismissed, calling it "rotten to the core" and a pretext for how the firm is failing in AI and at keeping its staff.ChatGPT is in the App Store nowWhile Apple went back to court to ask that its lawsuit against OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft be sped up, OpenAI initially turned to the court of public opinion. But it has now responded to Apple's latest filing with one of its own, presented to a US judge with the request that the case be dismissed.A…
  - 5 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 9:08pm -
• newOne pasted Terminal command opens the door to Mac crypto wallet theft
  Researchers have uncovered Mac malware that can steal credentials and drain all or a selected percentage of a cryptocurrency wallet, in yet another reminder not to paste random commands from the internet into Terminal.New malware via ClickFixThe Go-based malware arrived through a ClickFix attack, which disguises a malicious instruction as a CAPTCHA or error message. Instead of exploiting macOS, the attackers persuaded the victim to run the command that installed their malware for them.Once execu…
  - 5 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:40pm -
• newApple sweetens its trade-in deals, but you can still do better
  Apple has significantly increased how much it pays you to trade in most devices, but you should compare carrier offerings, other trade-in vendors, and private sale values to get the most for your hardware.Apple has increased its trade-in values for many, but not all, iPhones - image credit: AppleThere's no question but that Apple is looking down the barrel of weaker than usual sales for the forthcoming iPhone 18 Pro. No matter how good that smartphone is, it comes at a time when the global chip…
  - 5 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 8:33pm -
• newRAM supply holding up iPhone 18 Pro assembly is another bad sign
  Apple's new A20 Pro processor isn't being cranked out as fast as it could be because of RAM shortages, and that is reportedly slowing assembly of the iPhone 18 Pro, and the folding iPhone. That's not great.Render of a possible iPhone 18 Pro - image credit: AppleInsiderThe fact that there's a RAM crisis and supply problem isn't a new revelation. What is, however, is the fact that in Apple's and TSMC's most complex processor, that uses a new manufacturing technique, RAM supply may be gumming up th…
  - 7 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 6:46pm -
• newAirPods Pro 3 plunge to $189 at Amazon, 30-day best price
  Amazon has launched a steeper AirPods Pro 3 discount this August, dropping the earbuds to a 30-day low of $189.99.Grab AirPods Pro 3 at a 30-day low price of $189.99.Amazon has dropped AirPods Pro 3 down to $189.99, reflecting a $60 discount off the premium earbuds. This is the lowest price we've seen since Prime Day 2026.Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $189.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 7 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 6:32pm -
• new'The Bonfire of the Vanities' series dropped by Apple TV
  The high-profile television version of Tom Wolfe's "The Bonfire of the Vanities" will reportedly no longer be made for Apple TV because of creative differences.Apple TV will not go ahead with a series dramatization of "The Bonfire of the Vanities."This would have been the third version of Wolfe's famous 1980s novel about greed and Wall Street, and it was to be made by "Ally McBeal" and "The Practice" writer/producer David E. Kelley. Now according to Deadline, the deal is off and the production t…
  - 7 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 6:27pm -

• newChinese RAM supplier denies Apple's bid for cheaper RAM
  Apple has been testing memory made by China's CXMT as a lower-cost supplier as its regular suppliers hike up prices, but CXMT is demanding what Samsung gets paid for RAM.A Samsung LPDDR5X memory chip - Image Credit: SamsungIt was an idea that would help Apple in the short term at best, and it was one that got it repeated criticism from US senators and memory firms. But with the global chip shortage only getting worse because of demands from AI firms, Apple asked Trump to allow it to buy from bla…
  - 8 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 5:18pm -
• newApple demands OpenAI injunction, discovery, testimony now to prevent more harm
  Apple is doubling down on its lawsuit against OpenAI over claims of intellectual property theft, and has now asked the courts for a preliminary injunction that could delay the ChatGPT firm's AI device.Apple is doubling down on its case against OpenAI.While OpenAI has turned to the court of public opinion in this case, Apple has now gone to a US judge. According to Reuters, on August 3, 2026, Apple asked for a preliminary injunction, and inspired OpenAI's post that didn't say that much.Specifical…
  - 9 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 4:18pm -
• newAugust Apple Watch deals deliver savings of up to $172 off Series 11, Ultra 3 styles
  Summer Apple Watch sales at Amazon and Walmart deliver discounts of up to $172 off SE 3, Series 11, and Ultra 3 styles.Save up to $172 across the Apple Watch lineup - Image credit: ApplePrices across Apple's wearables line start at $219 this week, with standout offers being a $172 discount on the 42mm GPS + Cellular Apple Watch Series 11 at Walmart and a $100 markdown on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 at Amazon.Grab Apple Watch deals from $219 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 21 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 4:19am -
• newPSA: don't fall for the scam Uber email making the rounds
  No, your Uber payment method didn't expire, it's just a scam attempting to steal your payment information. Here's how to spot such scams.Spotting a scam email isn't always easy, but knowing what to look for goes a long wayEmail is a ubiquitous tool that everyone needs for basic web access and account creation. While some tools like Hide My Email attempt to reduce spam, they aren't foolproof.Users across social media and some staff at AppleInsider have received a bogus email claiming to be Uber.…
  - 22 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 4:01am -
• newMeta's Muse Code is yet another AI coding agent on macOS
  A one-line command in your macOS terminal can get you access to Meta's Muse Code, which aims to be a transparent AI coding tool that can work across large repositories.Meta's Muse Code is a new AI coding tool for macOS. Image source: MetaThere are already coding agents like Claude Code and ChatGPT Codex available for macOS, but Meta wants to enter the ring with its latest AI toolset. Unlike the others, it doesn't have an app interface and runs through the Terminal.According to an announcement po…
  - 23 hours ago 6 Aug 26, 2:20am -
• Apple's iPhone 18 Pro event won't be live, no matter how much you wish it to be
  Apple's employee lottery for the September iPhone launch doesn't mean it will be a return to a live-presented event. It'll probably be the same pre-recorded presentation with press in the room as usual.John Ternus will introduce Apple's event in September. It will probably be prerecorded. It's barely a month away from Apple's regular fall event, which will see the launch of products like the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone Fold, and other long-rumored items. It is always a major event, with most of th…
  - 1 day ago 6 Aug 26, 12:38am -
• Small, Siri, and smart: What to expect from HomePod mini 2
  Apple is preparing some smart home updates, with a new HomePod mini expected soon. Here's what to expect from Apple's small wireless speaker.HomePod mini 2 shouldn't change much from the first-gen's external appearance. Apple's HomePod mini is a key part of the smart home. While it is obviously a great and compact speaker and a way to communicate with Siri without using your iPhone, it's also a hub to manage all of your smart home devices using Apple Home.However, since its release in 2020, the…
  - 1 day ago 5 Aug 26, 10:48pm -
• Surgeons enthuse about what a great bargain Apple Vision Pro is
  A new study covering wearing an Apple Vision Pro during certain surgeries has concluded that it is superior to existing medical equipment, and is very much worth the relatively small cost.The Apple Vision Pro has proven to be a useful tool for cataract surgery.Apple Vision Pro has been used for surgery since it first came out, and surgeons have already said that it is so light it saves them pain and injury. Now a study conducted at the UC San Diego Shiley Eye Institute, has directly compared usi…
  - 1 day ago 5 Aug 26, 10:18pm -
• Unsafe iMessage for Android app Sunbird just will not die
  Even though Apple now supports RCS to let Android users join in iMessage conversations, the risky Sunbird app is back to persuade them to route everything through its servers anyway. Don't do it to yourself.That would be Android phones it's talking about. You're on an iPhone, you're fine. Image credit: SunbirdPreviously on Sunbird... it was an Android app that let users partake in Apple iMessage conversations without a green bubble, and with myriad security problems. It came and it went, and the…
  - 1 day ago 5 Aug 26, 9:32pm -
• Apple's loaded M5 Max MacBook Pro with 40-core GPU is $500 off right now
  Apple's powerhouse 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Max chip and 40-core GPU is $500 off today, the largest discount currently available across the 16-inch lineup.Save $500 on Apple's loaded 16-inch MacBook Pro at Amazon - Image credit: AppleAmazon is slashing $500 off Apple's premium 16-inch MacBook Pro with a top-of-the-line M5 Max chip. Equipped with an 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU, the high-end model also has an upgrade to 48GB of RAM and a spacious 2TB SSD.Save $500 on M5 Max 16" MacBook Pro C…
  - 1 day ago 5 Aug 26, 9:15pm -
• Set sail with Apple CarPlay on Crest & Balise pontoon boats
  Boat owners are getting a new entertainment option as they bob on the water, as Crest Marine and Balise bring CarPlay to pontoons.Savvy Navvy on CarPlay, on a boat's infotainment system - Image Credit: Savvy NavvyApple CarPlay is intended as a way to interact with your iPhone safely through a vehicle's infotainment system. While that vehicle has been cars, vans, and trucks so far, it's about to go very off-road, and off-land too.Announced during the annual dealer meeting of Crest Marine on Tuesd…
  - 1 day ago 5 Aug 26, 9:02pm -
• Newton's August 1993 launch set the stage for what would become the iPad and iPhone
  Apple's Newton handheld computer was both the company's biggest failure and its greatest peek into the future. Now, 33 years after launch, AppleInsider reminisces about what Newton was, what it meant, and where it went wrong.Apple's original Newton - image credit: AppleBack in 1993, Apple's press officers did the rounds of every technology magazine there was. When they reached one in London, they had the speech down pat. In particular, they knew how to fend off criticisms by asking questions fir…
  - 1 day ago 5 Aug 26, 8:59pm -
• The world's RAM supply crisis is going to get worse before it gets better
  Shockwaves from the global RAM and SSD crisis continue to echo through home electronics pricing, and RAM manufacturers are reaping massive profits. A fix is coming, but it is a long time away and may not make any difference at all to consumers.This is what it feels like buying RAM these days.It's been a long time since RAM pricing at retail has been something that we've needed to keep an eye on. We still don't need to track sales on DIMM sticks, given how Apple sells and packages RAM on the chip…
  - 1 day ago 5 Aug 26, 8:39pm -
• Why you should never put a hot iPhone in the fridge or freezer
  As it generally goes with social media advice, viral posts telling iPhone owners to refrigerate overheated devices should be ignored as that will cause more damage than the heat itself. Here's why, and what you should do instead.Don't put your iPhone in the refrigerator or freezer.It's been a hot summer. Record-smashing high temperatures have been responsible for thousands of hospitalizations and deaths and made it miserable for hundreds of millions of people.But it's not just people, pets, and…
  - 1 day ago 5 Aug 26, 7:54pm -
• Teen died because TikTok just turned off safety controls to see what happened
  TikTok boasted about adding measures to protect teenagers from harmful content, but deliberately kept them from 15 million Americans until one killed himself, and then lied about being responsible.TikTok intentionally disabled new safety features for a control group of around 15 million Americans.Even before the US questioned the security of Chinese social media platform TikTok, the service's parent company was regularly under fire over child safety fears. All social media platforms were warned…
  - 1 day ago 5 Aug 26, 7:24pm -
• RAM production worldwide is sold out through 2027
  Apple's memory supply woes are going to continue, as suppliers have already sold their entire production capacity of memory at high prices for all of 2027. Expect iPhone upgrades to cost more this year, and next.A Samsung LPDDR5X memory chip - Image Credit: SamsungThe tech industry's ongoing nightmare of memory pricing is expected to be a long-term problem. It seems that it will still be an issue until the end of 2027 at a minimum.According to industry insider sources of DigiTimes on Tuesday, th…
  - 1 day ago 5 Aug 26, 7:15pm -
• Even before iPhone 18 Pro mass production, AI drives Foxconn to record profits
  Ahead of producing the iPhone 18 Pro and the folding iPhone, Apple's main manufacturer Foxconn has announced the greatest monthly earnings in its 52-year history, and says it's all down to AI demand.A Foxconn factory - image credit: FoxconnIn late July 2026, Foxconn began its annual recruitment drive to get enough workers to produce the forthcoming iPhone 18 Pro. But according to Reuters, the company has now reported figures for July that already saw it earn $29.6 billion.It's the highest monthl…
  - 1 day ago 5 Aug 26, 5:42pm -
• If you have a very specific iPad & iPadOS combo, you can install macOS
  If you've been dying to run macOS on iPad hardware natively, a jailbreak solution has emerged for M1 and M2 iPads still running iPadOS 16, though it is extremely experimental.Get macOS on an iPad via jailbreakThere has been an endless debate surrounding the iPad since Apple debuted the first iPad Pro. It runs iPadOS, a branch of iOS, which is much more locked down compared to macOS.Users that want to use macOS on an iPad can finally give it a try, but it'll be a limited experience. The GitHub re…
  - 1 day ago 5 Aug 26, 4:13pm -
• WebKit leaks in iOS & macOS expose user data in spite of proxy use
  Apple requires all browsers to use WebKit on iPhone, so a report suggests every browser is affected by three separate leaks that can hand off information around a proxy or iCloud Private Relay.WebKit browsers can leak data past proxies and iCloud Private RelayWhen users install proxy browsers or Tor, they expect absolute privacy while navigating the web. However, one developer has discovered that three separate data leaks can occur while using WebKit browsers on iOS or macOS.According to the Mys…
  - 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 5:41am -
• AirPods Pro, AirPods Max get another iOS 27 beta firmware release
  Apple has introduced new beta firmware for AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max, so that developers can continue testing out inbound iOS 27 features.AirPods ProApple will be introducing a number of new features for select AirPods models this fall, as part of the iOS 27 and other 27-gen operating system releases. Ahead of that release, it is testing out the features via beta firmware builds.The new firmware, build 9A5336b, replaces the previous build, 9A5314b, which Apple seeded on July 7. It ca…
  - 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 1:37am -
• Telegram's takedown caused by planted porn & weaponized App Store policies
  The brief removal and restoration of Telegram from the App Store was a targeted attack by a "takedown extortionist," and it's something the company's CEO says can be weaponized against other apps, too.TelegramOn Monday evening, Telegram was removed from the App Store for a number of hours, following a report that CSAM material was posted to it. The following day, the fallout of the event revealed it was a worse situation than first thought.It apparently wasn't a user, but someone weaponizing App…
  - 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 1:15am -
• Staff lottery reveals Apple's first-half September event plans
  Apple is opening a lottery for U.S. retail employees to staff its next major product event, bringing store workers into preparations for the company's biggest launch of the year.An internal memo viewed by Bloomberg invited U.S. retail employees to enter a lottery to help staff the in-person event. Selected workers will greet and check in guests, organize lines, provide directions and support security teams.Applications close August 8, and Apple will notify selected employees by August 17. Worker…
  - 2 days ago 4 Aug 26, 11:38pm -
• Amazon's Apple sale offers up to $500 off Macs, iPads, Apple Watch
  August Apple deals are in full swing at Amazon, with savings of up to $500 off across Mac, iPad, AirTag, and Apple Watch categories. Prices start at just $27.Save up to $500 across Apple's product lines at Amazon - Image credit: Amazon, AppleSave up to $500 this week at Amazon, with discounts across Apple's Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch lines. Fresh markdowns include a $60 discount on the current M4 iPad Air and prices as low as $1,847 for MacBook Pros.Save up to $500 on Apple gear Continue Reading…
  - 2 days ago 4 Aug 26, 11:07pm -
• Apple's corporate espionage suit against OpenAI: How we got here
  Since its founding, Sam Altman's OpenAI has been at the center of multiple controversies, with Apple's intellectual property theft suit being just the latest chapter. Here's the story so far about what's been alleged over the last decade.Sam Altman of OpenAIThe artificial intelligence development wave has greatly affected the tech industry. As usual, this also includes accusations, threats, and lawsuits.OpenAI is no different, as it has attracted many different lawsuits in its short existence. A…
  - 2 days ago 4 Aug 26, 9:51pm -
• Apple Card partners with Booking.com to speed up loyalty rewards
  Apple Card users have a new way to get more value out of Booking.com without spending months climbing its loyalty ranks, though the perks are notably limited.Apple Card unlocks Booking.com Genius Level 2 perksApple is offering cardholders immediate access to Booking.com's Genius Level 2 after one qualifying stay or rental car booking. The offer is available through eligible reservations made with Apple Card.Genius Level 2 gives users 10-15% discounts on select stays and rental cars, free breakfa…
  - 2 days ago 4 Aug 26, 9:30pm -
• Apple plans massive 6.4-inch, 7-inch screens for the iPhone 20
  The iPhone 20 will have larger displays than the current Pro and Pro Max models, with a leaker insisting 6.4-inch and 7-inch screens are being prototyped.The screen of the iPhone Air, from which the iPhone 20 may borrow design elementsThe Pro models of iPhone have long played host to the largest screens in Apple's iPhone empire. Though the crown will almost certainly be taken by the iPhone Fold on its release, it seems Apple isn't finished with making the Pro Max as Max as possible.According to…
  - 2 days ago 4 Aug 26, 8:18pm -
• Apple hits a record $10B in annual retail revenue in India
  Apple has set new annual sales in India, with its second main iPhone manufacturing base generating a record $10 billion in sales despite currency and tax challenges.Apple Borivali in Mumbai's new Sky City Mall — image credit: AppleIndia serves as Apple's second base of iPhone production alongside China, as part of the wider supply chain. While Apple has been building up its production capacity in India, it's also been increasing sales there, too.According to a Tuesday Bloomberg report, Apple h…
  - 2 days ago 4 Aug 26, 7:10pm -
• Fake Zoom update malware campaign expands its reach to macOS
  A malware campaign is using fake Zoom updates and business files to install ScreenConnect, giving attackers remote control through software that can resemble legitimate IT activity. And now, it's come to Mac.Fake Zoom updateSecuronix researchers detailed the campaign, named Smoke#Screen, in an August 4 report. They traced Windows scripts, compiled loaders, an HTML phishing page and a macOS package named "ZoomUpdateInstaller.pkg" to shared infrastructure.ScreenConnect is legitimate remote monitor…
  - 2 days ago 4 Aug 26, 6:56pm -
• AI slop security reports are clogging up Apple's bug bounty program
  AI is flooding Apple's bug bounty system with flawed iOS and macOS security reports. It's so much of a problem that Apple has limited the number of bugs that can be reported to it.AI is helping hackers and researchers break Apple security. The flood is also making it harder to report issues. The rise of artificial intelligence is also considered a security problem, with AI models able to determine issues in software that humans have a very low chance of uncovering. However, it also has the bypro…
  - 2 days ago 4 Aug 26, 5:37pm -
• New OpenAI post doesn't address Apple's IP theft claims at all
  In an attempt to refute Apple's intellectual property theft claims, Open AI doesn't address the theft, and instead leans on a racism claim, and a misdirected email to try to get the court of public opinion on its side.OpenAI CEO Sam Altman - image credit: Emerson CollectiveApple is suing OpenAI and alleging that the ChatGPT company poached its staff with the express intention of learning trade secrets. OpenAI initially responded by trying to put the focus on emails Apple's lawyers mis-addressed,…
  - 2 days ago 4 Aug 26, 5:34pm -
• Telegram briefly disappeared from the Apple App Store due to CSAM
  Telegram was removed from the App Store briefly Monday after CSAM was posted by a user. The app was restored after the content was removed.Telegram was removed then returned to the App StoreTelegram is known widely as a secure alternative to Messenger, WhatsApp, and iMessage. Its cross-platform availability and options for end-to-end encryption have made it attractive to privacy and security-conscious users.Reports began showing up across social media of Telegram disappearing from the Apple App…
  - 2 days ago 4 Aug 26, 5:33pm -
• iPhone to Windows clipboard sharing coming to iOS 28 in the EU
  If you've ever wanted to copy something on your iPhone and paste it on your Windows PC, the feature is coming in a fall 2027 release of iOS 28 to users in the EU.Sharing files from iPhone to Windows is coming to the EUThird-party developers can request interoperability features to be developed by Apple via a web portal. If the request is deemed possible it can take anywhere from six months to eighteen months to build the feature and submit it for release.One such request was made by Microsoft (R…
  - 3 days ago 4 Aug 26, 6:40am -
• Got 'Ted Energy?' Apple is holding a 'Ted Lasso' look-alike contest
  If you've got the Ted Lasso outfit, moustache, and attitude, you can win custom Beats headphones and exclusive soccer scarves at Apple's look-alike contest in New York City on Thursday.'Ted Lasso' will reportedly return for a fourth season."Ted Lasso" is, undoubtedly, Apple TV's first breakout hit and an unofficial mascot for the service itself. And, just as it's proven in the past, Apple is fully on board when it comes to fun promotions for the series.This time, it's decided to hold an in-perso…
  - 3 days ago 4 Aug 26, 2:37am -
• Team Ternus drags retired vice president of hardware engineering back into Apple
  John Ternus takes over as CEO of Apple on September 1, and he's busy getting his executive team together. The latest addition is Laura Legros, retired VP of hardware engineering.Laura Legros is returning as a VP under TernusAll eyes are on John Ternus as he prepares to replace Tim Cook as CEO of Apple. Very little is known about the enigmatic character beyond his accomplishments at Apple, but analysts are already looking for challenges he may face.Every hire and leadership position is being scru…
  - 3 days ago 4 Aug 26, 2:17am -
• DJI Osmo 360 review: A better action camera choice
  The DJI Osmo 360 is an excellent example of how to do a 360-degree camera system right. Its massive optional selfie stick is overkill for most people.DJI Osmo 360 and accessoriesApple has, in recent years, made its iPhones more useful for videography. However, while it has features like Action Mode to make it useful for filming fast activities, it's still not exactly the best choice for some more hazardous situations.In cases where someone wants to ski down a mountain, the action camera is still…
  - 96 days ago 3 May 26, 3:04am -
• Bambu Lab H2C review: the Cadillac of 3D printers
  Bambu Lab's H2C 3D printer is a powerhouse built for professionals, easy enough for beginners to use, and comes with a price tag to match.Bambu Lab H2C 3D printerIt's been a minute since I've done any 3D printing. A couple of years ago, I got to try out the Ender 3 Neo, which I thought was neat, but ultimately couldn't justify keeping around.I thought maybe 3D printing wasn't for me. As it turns out, I was very, very wrong. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 28 Apr 26, 5:24am -
• Velotric GoMad e-bike review: Apple Health, Find My, deep customization, and more
  Velotric's GoMad utility e-bike is great for Apple users, with Find My, Apple Health, and the ability to swap between torque and cadence sensing.Velotric GoMad review: a great utility e-bikeI've tested a lot of e-bikes over the years, and Velotric might be the company that's closest to being perfect for Apple users. The Velotric Nomad 2 had some Apple-focused features that worked well, but it is a particularly large bike.This time, I got to try out the Velotric GoMad. It's a new utility e-bike f…
  - 7 Apr 26, 7:14pm -
• How to buy a used Mac and not get ripped off
  Buying a used Mac can be a great deal. But, if you don't check carefully, you might inherit someone else's issues or just get ripped off. Here's what to look for.There are a few things to know about buying a used MacThe secondhand market offers great deals, but it may have machines still linked to an Apple ID or managed by a company. Additionally, some might be hiding expensive hardware issues.Apple designs its computers to be durable, making them great for resale. Even a five-year-old MacBook A…
  - 9 Dec 25, 6:28pm -
• How to share files from macOS Tahoe to Windows
  Sometimes you have no other choice but to share a large document from your Mac to a PC over a network. Here's how to get file sharing working between macOS Tahoe and Windows.File sharing between macOS Tahoe and Windows is not as complicated as you think. Apple's ecosystem is a great system for managing your digital life. It's almost effortless to synchronize and transfer files between your iPhone and your Mac, for example, or to make files accessible from your Mac with your other Apple hardware.…
  - 21 Oct 25, 8:29am -
• How to compress folders on iPad to save on storage space
  Compressing folders on an iPad is a quick and easy way to optimize storage, improve file sharing, and organize your digital life. Here's how.Files appCompressing folders on an iPad can be useful for two main reasons — optimizing storage and making it easier to handle multiple files. When you compress a folder, you reduce its size in some cases, but not always.For example, files like JPEGs or other formats that are already compressed won't shrink much further. However, the real benefit of compr…
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