iPhone Sales Stall Despite Global Smartphone Market Recovery
Apple experienced minimal iPhone growth in 2024 despite a significant rebound in the global smartphone market, according to new data published by IDC. Worldwide smartphone shipments increased 6.2% to reach 1.24 billion units, but iPhone shipments grew by just 0.4% during the same period.

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Apple Intelligence Faces Complex Approval Process in China
Apple is experiencing challenges as it attempts to launch Apple Intelligence in China, with regulators cautioning that foreign companies face a “difficult and long process” for approval unless they partner with local firms, according to a new Financial Times report.

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Black Friday Accessory Deals: Save on Chargers, Keyboards, and More
We’re officially in Black Friday week, and deals have begun in full force on Amazon and other retailers online. If you’re looking for Apple products, our dedicated post on all the Apple Black Friday deals available now covers every Apple device on sale right now. In this article, we’re focusing on accessories for smartphones and computers, as well as a few … ⌘ Read more

Send and Receive RCS Messages on iPhone
Rich Communication Services (RCS) is a messaging standard Apple adopted in iOS 18 that is significantly enhancing the messaging experience between iPhone and Android devices. Think of it as SMS 2.0 – a major upgrade to the traditional text messaging we’ve been using for years.

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Apple’s decision to embrace RCS came [last year](https://www.macrumors.com/2023/11/16/apple-t … ⌘ Read more

iOS 19 Rumors: More ChatGPT-Like Siri, Some New Features ‘Postponed’
iOS 19 is not expected to be announced until June 2025, but the software update’s first major new feature has already leaked.

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In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reiterated his previous report that said iOS 19 will introduce a “ [more conversational Siri](https://www.macrumors.co … ⌘ Read more

Top Stories: AirTag 2 Rumors, Black Friday Deals, and More
2024 may be winding down, but things are still busy in the Apple universe as the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear with massive deals while we’re also tracking a number of rumors about upcoming Apple products.

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This week also saw several operating system updates from Apple to address some security issues, so read on below for all the details on these sto … ⌘ Read more

Tap to Pay on iPhone Now Available in New Zealand
Apple this week expanded Tap to Pay on iPhone to New Zealand, which means independent sellers, small businesses, and other merchants in the country can use an ‌iPhone‌ as a contactless payment terminal.

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Apple’s Browser Rules Stifle Innovation on iOS, Says UK Regulator
Apple’s restrictions on mobile browsers are limiting innovation and holding back new features that could benefit iPhone users, according to provisional findings published today by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

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In its [report](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-publishes-provisional-findings-in-mobile-browsers-a … ⌘ Read more

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 208 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to allow users to test features that … ⌘ Read more

iPhone Base Models Remain Best-Sellers Despite Pro Max Appeal
Apple’s base model iPhones have collectively accounted for 42% of its smartphone sales this year, but iPhone Pro Max devices stand as the best-selling individual model, according to new data from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP).

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Apple Watch Series 10 Hits New Low Price of $329.99 on Amazon
Black Friday deals continue to drop for the Apple Watch Series 10 on Amazon, with $69 off both 42mm GPS and 46mm GPS models. All of these deals have been applied automatically and do not require any coupon codes.

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‘Control Ultimate Edition’ Coming to Mac on February 12, 2025
Remedy Entertainment has announced that Control Ultimate Edition will launch on Mac on February 12, 2025. The award-winning action-adventure game has garnered over 80 industry accolades since its 2019 debut, and two expansions in the intervening years have kept the franchise alive.

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Make Sure to Update: iOS 18.1.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 Fix Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities
The iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 updates that Apple released today address JavaScriptCore and WebKit vulnerabilities that Apple says have been actively exploited on some devices.

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Aqara Launches Smart Smoke Detector and Valve Controller
Aqara today announced two new smart home safety products – a Smoke Detector for European markets and a Valve Controller T1 for global release. Both devices expand … ⌘ Read more

Apple Seeds Third Beta of visionOS 2.2 to Developers With Ultrawide Mac Virtual Display
Apple today seeded the third beta of an upcoming visionOS 2.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming a week after the second visionOS 2.2 beta.

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M4 Macs Unable to Run macOS VMs Earlier Than Ventura 13.4
New M4-based Macs are reportedly unable to run virtual machines of older macOS versions prior to macOS Ventura 13.4, according to user reports and developer findings.

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According to an in-depth write-up by the Eclectic Light Company’s Howard Oakley, security researcher Csaba Fitzl hi … ⌘ Read more

No, Apple CEO Tim Cook Didn’t Say He Prefers Logitech’s MX Master 3 Over the Magic Mouse
While the Logitech MX Master 3 is a terrific mouse for the Mac, reports claiming that Apple CEO Tim Cook prefers that mouse over the Magic Mouse are false.

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The Wall Street Journal last month published an [interview with Cook](https://www.wsj.com/style/tim-cook-interview-apple-inte … ⌘ Read more

New AirTag Rumored to Launch in Mid-2025 With These Features
Apple released the AirTag in April 2021, so it is now three over and a half years old. While the AirTag has not received any hardware updates since then, a new version of the item tracking accessory is rumored to be in development.

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Below, we recap rumors about a second-generation AirTag.

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Apple Acknowledges iCloud Notes Disappearing and Explains How to Fix
Earlier this month, we reported about some iPhone users temporarily losing all of their notes in the Notes app after accepting Apple’s updated iCloud terms and conditions. Apple has now indirectly acknowledged this issue in a new support document that outlines steps to follow if your iCloud notes are not appe … ⌘ Read more

iOS 18.1: How to Type to Siri
With the introduction of Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1, communicating with Siri has become more flexible since you can easily type your requests instead of speaking them. It’s a subtle but powerful change that’s perfect for those moments when you need to be quiet or discrete.

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Enabling Type to Siri is straightforward. Head to Settings -> Apple Intelligence & Siri, tap Talk & Type to Siri, and make sure th … ⌘ Read more

Apple Adds iPhone XS Max and More to Vintage/Obsolete Product Lists
Apple today added a few older iPhone and Apple Watch models to the vintage and obsolete products list on its website.

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Apple has now classified the iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone XS Max as “vintage” worldwide. Apple considers a device to be “vintage” once five years have passed since the compa … ⌘ Read more

Apple Vision Pro Launches in Two More Countries
Apple Vision Pro launched in stores and began arriving to customers today in South Korea and the United Arab Emirates. In addition, customers can now schedule a free 30-minute appointment to demo the headset at Apple Store locations in both countries.

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OpenAI’s ChatGPT for Mac Now Works With Xcode
The ChatGPT app for Mac is now able to integrate with coding apps like Xcode, VS Code, TextEdit, and Terminal, simplifying workflows where developers copy and paste their code from a coding app into ChatGPT.

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When ChatGPT is given permission to interact with an app like Xcode through a new Work with Apps feature, a selection of code can be sent directly to ChatGPT alongside a prompt. _ … ⌘ Read more

Apple Accused of Trapping 40 Million Customers into iCloud Service
Apple is facing an almost £3 billion ($3.78 billion) lawsuit after British consumer group Which? on Thursday alleged that the company breached competition law by locking millions of its customers out of its iCloud service and charging them “rip-off prices.”

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Apple Customers Sue Over Unfixed AirPods Pro Crackling Issue
A trio of Apple customers this month filed a class action lawsuit against Apple, accusing the Cupertino company of violating California consumer protection laws and false advertising for continuing to sell AirPods Pro models that had ongoing issues with crackling or static sounds.

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18 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 18.2
Apple is set to release iOS 18.2 next month, bringing the second round of Apple Intelligence features to iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models. This update brings several major advancements to Apple’s AI integration, including completely new image generation tools and a range of Visual Intelligence-based enhancements. There are a handful of new non-AI related feature controls incoming as well.

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App Store Connect for Developers Gains Refreshed UI, Feature Notifications and More
Apple today overhauled the App Store Connect app designed for developers, introducing version 2.0. Developers use App Store Connect to distribute and manage their apps for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, [Apple TV](https:// … ⌘ Read more

Apple Faces Epic Games-Style China Lawsuit Over App Store Practices
A Chinese court has agreed to hear a lawsuit against Apple from Beijing Bodyreader, a developer seeking around $420,000 in damages after their children’s posture correction app was removed from the App Store in 2020.

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Apple Continues to Prepare for Next-Generation CarPlay in iOS 18.2 Beta
It has been nearly two and a half years since Apple first previewed next-generation CarPlay at WWDC 2022, and it has still yet to become available in any vehicles. Fortunately, though, Apple continues to work on the software system.

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Apple Vision Pro 2 With M5 Chip May Not Launch Until 2026
Apple’s second-generation Vision Pro headset with the M5 chip could launch as late as 2026, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.

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Apple Likely to Announce Final Cut Pro Update This Week With These New Features
In its announcement video for the new Mac mini last month, Apple teased an “upcoming” version of Final Cut Pro for the Mac. Apple will likely announce the update during the annual Final Cut Pro Creative Summit, which begins this Wednesday. The conference is held in association with Apple, and attendee … ⌘ Read more

Top Stories: M4 Mac Launch, iOS 18.2 Changes, and More
There’s been a lot to catch up since last week’s introduction of the M4 MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac models, and we’ve learned more about the new machines as they’ve made their way into the hands of reviewers and now regular customers.

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Apple is also rolling along on iOS 18.2 development with additional Apple Intelligence features, and it’s now in public beta as well … ⌘ Read more

Hands On With Apple’s New M4 Mac Mini
Apple launched the new Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro models with M4 chips today, and because the ‌Mac mini‌ is the only one of the machines that got a design update, we thought we’d check it out to see how it compares to the prior version.

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Variable Aperture Rumored to Bring Major Camera Upgrade to iPhone 18 Pro
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro models will feature a main rear camera with a variable aperture for the first time, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

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In a new [post on Medium](https://medium.com/@mingchikuo/舜宇光學可望顯著受益於未來兩年apple光學 … ⌘ Read more

Apple Consolidating Vision Pro Demo Areas in Stores Amid Rumors of Slowing Sales and Reduced Production
Apple is planning to consolidate the retail space dedicated to the Apple Vision Pro headset in some of its store locations, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said today.

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OLED MacBook Air Could Be Delayed Beyond 2027, Claims Report
Apple’s plans to release a MacBook Air with an OLED display may face significant delays beyond its original expected 2027 launch window, according to a new report from The Elec.

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What to Expect From Apple’s Powerbeats Pro 2 Next Year
A few months ago, Apple shared a short teaser video in which it revealed that it will be releasing new Powerbeats Pro 2 next year. The video showed MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani wearing the upcoming version of the earbuds, which appear to have some slight design changes compared to the original Powerbeats Pro from 2019.

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Preserve iPhone Battery With Charging Limit Options in iOS 18
Apple has introduced expanded charging limit options for iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models in iOS 18, offering users more control over their device’s battery health. This feature, which previously capped charging at 80%, now includes new 85%, 90%, and 95% options.

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Apple’s Employee Count Grew This Year Despite Smaller-Scale Layoffs
Apple’s employee count grew in 2024, despite reports that the company had at least four incidents of smaller-scale layoffs this year.

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As of late September, Apple had approximately 164,000 full-time employees worldwide, the company disclosed [in a filing](https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0000320193/c87043b9-5d89-4717-9f49-c4f9663d0061.p … ⌘ Read more

Indonesia iPhone Ban: Apple Proposes $10M Manufacturing Investment
Apple has proposed investing nearly $10 million in Indonesian manufacturing operations in an effort to lift the country’s recent ban on iPhone 16 sales, according to sources familiar with the matter (via South China Morning Post).

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macOS Sequoia 15.2 Beta Shows Weather in Menu Bar
In the latest macOS Sequoia 15.2 beta, there is a new option to add the weather in your current location to the menu bar of the Mac. The menu bar weather feature shows the temperature along with an icon for the weather conditions, like a cloud if it’s cloudy and a sun if it’s sunny.

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iOS 18.1: Take a Hearing Test With AirPods Pro 2
If you’re concerned about hearing loss and own AirPods Pro 2, Apple in iOS 18.1 offers a convenient new clinical-grade hearing test that’s easy to use. Here’s everything you need to know about checking your hearing health with this new feature.

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Note that Apple’s Hearing Test feature is not available in all regions, likely due to differing regulatory laws. Apple [mai … ⌘ Read more

Canon Now Accepting Orders for Spatial Video Lens Previewed at WWDC
Canon’s new stereoscopic RF-S7.8mm F4 STM DUAL camera lens for spatial video recording recently became available for pre-order. In the U.S., pricing is set at $449.99, and orders are estimated to be delivered in mid-November.

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iOS 18.2 With Genmoji and More Expected to be Released in First Week of December
Apple is aiming to release iOS 18.2 during the first week of December, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.

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The software update includes additional Apple Intelligence features, including Genmoji, Image Playground, Image Wand, and more.

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Apple to Sell Belkin Head Strap for Use With Vision Pro’s Solo Knit Band
Apple plans to sell a Belkin head strap that can be attached to the Vision Pro’s Solo Knit Band, for added comfort and stability while wearing the headset, according to a product listing spotted by Brad Lynch of EOZ VR (reposted by [@M1Astra](https:/ … ⌘ Read more

Top Stories: New M4 MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini!
Following the iPad mini launch last week and a tease about Mac announcements for this week, Apple indeed made three key Mac product announcements: new iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro models.

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iPhone 17 and ‘iPhone 17 Air’ Again Rumored to Feature 120Hz ProMotion Displays
All four iPhone 17 models launching next year will be equipped with low-power LTPO displays, according to an industry source cited by South Korea’s ETNews this week. While the report does not mention this, the use of LTPO technology suggests that the entire iPhone 17 lineup will feature ProMotion displays with a variable refresh rate up to 120Hz.

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iPhone SE 4 First to Get Apple-Designed 5G Modem, iPhone 17 Pro to Add Custom Wi-Fi 7 Chip
The iPhone SE 4 that’s set to come out early next year is expected to debut Apple’s first in-house 5G modem, according to Jeff Pu, an analyst who covers companies within Apple’s supply chain.

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In a research note this week with Hong Kong-based investment firm Haitong International Securities, Pu said Apple is expected to roll … ⌘ Read more

PSA: Apple’s New USB-C Accessories Require macOS Sequoia, Don’t Work Properly With macOS 15.2 Beta
With the launch of new M4 Macs this week, Apple introduced USB-C versions of the Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Keyboard to continue on with phasing out the Lightning port. Apple users who plan to buy these new accessories should be aware that there are some software limitations currently.

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Apple to Donate Towards Relief Efforts in Spain Following Flash Floods
In a social media post today, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company will be making a donation of an undisclosed amount towards relief efforts in Valencia, Spain, following deadly flash floods in the region.

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New MacBook Pros and iMac Feature Upgraded Cameras With ‘Center Stage’ and ‘Desk View’ Support
All new MacBook Pro and iMac models unveiled this week feature an upgraded 12-megapixel front camera with Center Stage and Desk View support.

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Apple to Start Providing Summaries of User Reviews in App Store
Apple has reportedly designed a new AI-based system that will summarize reviews in the App Store to highlight the most common customer feedback for users before they download an app.

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According an unlisted App Store article seen by 9to5Mac, AI-generated summaries will appear on app p … ⌘ Read more

M4 Pro Mac Mini Supports Up to Three 6K Displays
With the M4 Pro chip, the Mac mini is able to support up to three 6K displays at 60Hz over Thunderbolt or HDMI, an improvement over the previous M2 Pro model. The ‌M2‌ Pro version of the ‌Mac mini‌ also supported three displays, but it could run only two at 6K 60Hz resolution and one at 4K 60Hz resolution.

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Apple Rolls Out Tap to Pay on iPhone in Five More European Countries
Apple today announced that Tap to Pay on iPhone is available in Austria, Czech Republic, Ireland, Romania, and Sweden, providing a way for independent sellers, small businesses, and larger merchants in these countries to use an ‌iPhone‌ as a contactless payment terminal.

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Amazon Leaks New Mac Mini With M4 and M4 Pro Chips, Two Front USB-C Ports, Up to 64GB of RAM, and More
Amazon has seemingly leaked the rumored next-generation Mac mini ahead of Apple’s announcement this week, revealing several details.

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According to a comparison chart on [Amazon’s product listing for the new iMac](https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Faw%2Fd%2FB0DL76BQ5 … ⌘ Read more

Apple Intelligence Rolling Out in the European Union Starting in April 2025
Apple plans to roll out Apple Intelligence features to iPhone and iPad users in the European Union starting in April 2025, according to information included in today’s M4 iMac announcement [in European countries](https://www.apple.com/fr/newsroom/2024/10/apple-introduces-new-imac-supercharged-by- … ⌘ Read more

Apple Banned From Selling iPhone 16 Models in Indonesia
Apple has been blocked from selling iPhone 16 models in Indonesia after it failed to meet the country’s domestic investment requirements (via Bloomberg).

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Apple’s Smart Home Display to Resemble Iconic iMac G4 Design With Small Square Display
Apple has several new smart home products in development, and with rumors about the initial low-cost smart home control device ramping up over the past few months, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has fleshed out a few new details in the [latest edition of his Power On newsletter](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-10-27/apple-m4-macbook-pro-mac-mini-i … ⌘ Read more

Top Stories: M4 Macs Next Week, iOS 18.2 Beta, and More
Apple’s flurry of activity to close out October is well underway, led on the hardware side by the launch of the new iPad mini and Apple uncharacteriscally teasing some Mac updates for next week even without an announced event.

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On the software side, Apple Intelligence is ready to make its debut in iOS 18.1 and related updates next week, but Apple has already begun b … ⌘ Read more

Apple Tested Blood Sugar App for Preventing Diabetes
Apple has been testing a health-focused app that’s aimed at diabetes prevention, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The app isn’t slated for release, but it could help inform some of Apple’s future products related to blood sugar management.

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iOS 18.1: How to Record and Transcribe Phone Calls
From business meetings to family memories, there are countless reasons to record a phone call, but until now, iPhone users have had to rely on third-party apps or complex workarounds. That changes on October 28 with the release of iOS 18.1, which introduces native call recording and transcription powered by Apple Intelligence.

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iOS 18.2 Lets Children Report Nudity in iMessages, Starting in Australia
Starting with iOS 18.2, children in Australia have a new option to report iMessages containing nude photos and videos to Apple, the company told The Guardian. Apple said it will review these reports and could take action, such as by disabling the sender’s Apple Account and/or reporting the incident to law enforcement.

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Perplexity AI Launches Native macOS App for AI-Powered Search
Perplexity AI has released its first native desktop app for macOS, bringing its AI-powered search capabilities to Mac users. The app offers a streamlined way to access the company’s advanced search features directly from the desktop, without requiring a web browser.

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Apple Releases First Betas of iOS 18.2 and More With Genmoji, Image Playground and ChatGPT Integration
Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 updates to developers for testing purposes. The betas have been released while Apple is still working on iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and ‌macOS Sequoia‌ 15.1, updates that are set to be released next week.

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Craig Federighi Explains Phased Release of Apple Intelligence Features
In a new interview with The Wall Street Journal, Apple’s head of software Craig Federighi has highlighted the company’s measured, multi-phase approach to introducing Apple Intelligence features, with the initial iOS 18.1 release next week marking just the beginning of a staggered rollout over several months.

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Apple Seeds watchOS 11.1 Release Candidate
Apple today seeded the release candidate version of an upcoming watchOS 11.1 update to developers and public beta testers for testing purposes. The new software comes approximately week after Apple released the fifth beta.

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iOS 18: Create a Dark Mode Icon for Almost Any App
Have you tried making your iPhone’s Home Screen app icons dark using the new customization options in iOS 18? If so, you may have run up against the issue that, despite all efforts, some app icons simply refuse to turn dark. Well, we may have a solution for you.

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Testing the New iOS 18.1 Hearing Aid Functionality
With iOS 18.1, Apple is adding a new set of hearing health features to the AirPods Pro 2. The iOS 18.1 release candidate for developers and public beta testers includes the full hearing aid functionality, so we thought we’d give it a try to see just how it works.

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Tesla Plans to Release Apple Watch App That Will Work as a Digital Key
Tesla last week updated its iPhone app with new Control Center controls on iOS 18. In addition, the latest version of the app added hidden code references to an upcoming Apple Watch version of the app, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris.

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18 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 18.1
Apple is expected to release iOS 18.1 on Monday, October 28, bringing the first set of Apple Intelligence features to iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models. This update marks the first significant step forward in Apple’s AI integration, offering a new Siri contextually-aware experience and a range of additional c … ⌘ Read more

Top Stories: New iPad Mini, Upcoming Mac Updates, and More
The first of a number of imminent Apple product updates arrived this week with the seventh-generation iPad mini, but what else is still in store and when can we expect to see them?

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On the software side, the public release of iOS 18.1 and related updates with the first Apple Intelligence features is drawing ever closer, and we can expect more of those features to a … ⌘ Read more

iPad Mini 7 Has Display Hardware Changes That Likely Fix Jelly Scrolling
One of the main complaints about the prior-generation iPad mini 6 was “jelly scrolling” or screen tearing, and it sounds like it’s a problem that Apple may have addressed with hardware updates to the iPad mini 7 display.

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iPad Mini 7 Benchmarks Confirm 8GB RAM, 5-Core GPU’s Slower Speeds
The seventh-generation iPad mini has now appeared on Geekbench, confirming that it has 8GB of memory and revealing how the 5-core GPU version of the A17 Pro chip performs.

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The new ‌iPad mini‌, identified as [iPad 16,2 on the Geekbench database](https://browser.geekbench.com … ⌘ Read more

Apple Music Now Lets Artists Create Playlists Based on Concert Set Lists
Apple today introduced a new feature that allows all artists to create Apple Music playlists based on their concert set lists. The playlists will appear on the artist’s page in Apple Music, on their concert page in Shazam, and in Spotlight Search on iOS.

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Apple Secretly Developed Long-Range EV Battery Tech with China’s BYD
Apple secretly collaborated with Chinese automaker BYD to develop long-range electric vehicle battery technology as part of its now-nixed Apple Car project, according to Bloomberg.

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Apple Releases New macOS Sequoia 15.1 Public Beta With Apple Intelligence
Apple today released a new macOS Sequoia 15.1 public beta, allowing non-developers to test the software ahead of its October 28 launch. The latest beta comes a day after Apple provided the seventh beta to developers.

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UK Considers Adopting USB-C as Common Charging Standard
The UK government has launched a consultation to explore the possibility of mandating USB-C as the standard charging port for electronic devices, potentially aligning with similar regulations recently adopted by the European Union.

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Apple Releases New AirPods Pro 2 Beta Firmware
Apple today released a new beta firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2, with the software available for both the Lightning and USB-C versions of the ‌AirPods Pro‌. The firmware has a build number of 7B5013d, up from 7B5013c, and as it is a beta, it is only available for developers at the current time.

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iPhone 18 to Use Enhanced 2nm Chip Tech Integrating 12GB RAM
Apple’s 2026 iPhones will use TSMC’s next-generation 2-nanometer fabrication process in combination with a new packaging method that will integrate 12GB of RAM, a reputable source of accurate predictions about Apple’s plans has claimed.

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Apple Seeds Seventh Developer Betas of iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 With Apple Intelligence
Apple today provided developers with the seventh betas of iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 to continue testing Apple Intelligence features. The seventh betas come a week after Apple seeded the sixth iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 betas.

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Apple Planning Smart Glasses and AirPods With Cameras for 2027
Apple is working on smart glasses and AirPods with built-in cameras for a potential release in 2027, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The devices are said to be part of Apple’s efforts to expand its augmented reality product lineup beyond the Vision Pro headset with something that h … ⌘ Read more

Apple Announced the HomePod Mini Four Years Ago Today
Apple announced the HomePod mini smart speaker four years ago today at its “Hi, Speed” special event.

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Top Stories: iOS 18.1 Release Date, New Macs Incoming, and More
Things are firming up for a big Halloween week for Apple, with the company’s next operating system updates reportedly coming early in the week and hardware launches coming a few days later.

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Ahead of those hardware launches, we’ve recently seen what appears to be one of the most significant physical product leaks in years, while some of the new features … ⌘ Read more

Apple Cancels Self-Driving Vehicle Testing Permit in California After Abandoning Car Project
Just over six months after Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Apple abandoned its plans to release an electric vehicle, California’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) canceled Apple’s autonomous vehicle testing permit, according [to macReports](https://macreports.com/apple-officially-cancels-autonomous-vehic … ⌘ Read more

Apple Opens Extensive Research Lab in Shenzhen, China
Apple has opened a new applied research laboratory in Shenzhen, China, marking a significant expansion of its research and development capabilities in the world’s largest smartphone market. The facility, which began operations on Thursday, is located in the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong tech cooperation zone.

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Apple Card High-Yield Savings Account Getting Yet Another Interest Rate Cut
Apple is once again planning to cut the interest rate of its Apple Card high-yield savings account, with the new rate set to go live on Friday, October 11.

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The ‌Apple Card‌ savings account’s annual percentage yield (APR) will drop to 4.10 percent, down from 4.25 percent. This is the … ⌘ Read more

Update Now: iOS 18.0.1 Includes These Bug Fixes and Security Patches
Apple last week released iOS 18.0.1, and we recommend installing the update soon, as it includes some important bug fixes and security patches.

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Below, we outline what is new in iOS 18.0.1.

iOS 18.0.1 fixes display and camera bugs on iPhone 16 models, a … ⌘ Read more

Apple TV+ Coming to Amazon Prime Video as Add-On Subscription
Amazon has announced that Apple TV+ will be available as an add-on subscription through Prime Video in the United States later this month. Prime members will be able to subscribe to Apple TV+ for $9.99 per month directly within the Prime Video app.

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Here Are The Best Apple Deals You Can Still Get Before Amazon Prime Day Ends
Amazon Prime Day is coming to a close later today, so we’re quickly recapping … ⌘ Read more

Leaked M4 MacBook Pro Appears for Sale on Russian Classifieds Site
In a continuation of the latest unprecedented leak, Apple’s yet-to-be-announced M4 MacBook Pro has reportedly surfaced on Avito, a popular Russian classified ads website. The development follows recent videos from Russian YouTube channels showcasing what appears to be the unreleased laptop model.

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Four New Games Coming to Apple Arcade, Including Wheel of Fortune
Apple today in an emailed press release announced four new games coming to Apple Arcade on November 7, including Wheel of Fortune Daily, which is based on the iconic TV show. The other three games coming next month include Drive Ahead! Carcade, [Arkanoid vs Space Invaders+](https://apps.apple.com/us/ … ⌘ Read more

The 10 Best Apple Deals Under $100 for Prime Day
As Prime Day continues today, we’re highlighting all of the best Apple deals you can get for under $100 on Amazon. This includes Apple Pencil, AirTags, iPhone cases, USB-C chargers, and more.

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MacBook Pro With M4 Chip May Support Up to Two External Displays
Apple’s upcoming entry-level M4 14-inch MacBook Pro may be capable of supporting up to two external displays, up from one display supported in the current M3 model, if recent leaks are anything to go by.

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Apple’s existing M3 14-inch MacBook Pro comes with two Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports, not three Thunderbolt 4 … ⌘ Read more

Google Ordered to Support Alternative App Stores and Payment Methods in Play Store
Epic Games has successfully forced Google to change its Play Store business model following the conclusion of a 2020 antitrust lawsuit. A U.S. judge today decided that the Google Play Store has an illegal monopoly, and Google has been ordered make multiple changes as a result, reports _[Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-judge-orders-google-open-up-ap … ⌘ Read more

Apple Watch Users Report Vitals App Detecting Illness Before Symptoms Appear
Apple’s new Vitals app for watchOS 11 appears to be impressing some users with its ability to detect potential illness days before symptoms manifest, according to recent reports on Reddit.

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Alleged M4 MacBook Pro Unboxing Video Reveals These Four Upgrades
An alleged unboxing video for an unannounced 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 chip was uploaded to YouTube today by Russian channel Wylsacom. The video was later linked to on social media platform X by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.

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Apple to Release iOS 18.1 With Apple Intelligence on October 28
Apple intends to launch iOS 18.1 with the first set of much-anticipated Apple Intelligence features on October 28, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.

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Writing in the latest edition of his [Power On newsletter](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-10-06/when-will-apple-intelligence-be-released-when-is-apple-releasing-m4- … ⌘ Read more

Top Stories: iOS 18.1 Coming Soon, October Apple Event Rumors, and More
It’s hard to believe we’re already into October with the iPhone 16 launch behind us, but there’s lots more still to come from Apple this year on both the hardware and software fronts.

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We’re still expecting a number of Mac and perhaps some iPad updates in the very near future, while Apple Intelligence features are set to begin rolling out with iOS … ⌘ Read more

Apple’s Only Store in Northern Ireland Relocating Later This Month
Apple’s only retail store in Northern Ireland is moving, but rest assured that the new location will be in close proximity to the current one.

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Apple has announced that its store at the Victoria Square shopping center in Belfast will be permanently closed starting Tuesday, October 15. The company i … ⌘ Read more

Spotify Launches Offline Backup Feature for Premium Users
Spotify has announced a new feature called Offline Backup, designed to give Premium subscribers an additional way to listen to music offline without manually downloading playlists. Rolling out globally this week, the feature aims to address situations where users find themselves without an internet connection and haven’t … ⌘ Read more