Apple Previews New Store With Combined Genius Bar and Pickup Spot
Apple today shared photos of its upcoming store at MixC Hefei in China, revealing a new design element that could expand to other locations in the future.

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Apple Resumes Offering Interest-Free Financing on iPhones in Canada
Apple’s financing partner Affirm this month started offering interest-free financing on iPhone purchases in Canada again, after stopping doing so in mid-2023. With a 0% loan from Affirm, you can pay for an iPhone over 24 months with zero interest added.

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The MacBook Air Turns 17 Today
Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced the MacBook Air 17 years ago today at the Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco, captivating audiences with a groundbreaking design that set new industry standards.

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How to Generate AI Images with Image Playground on Mac, iPhone, iPad
Image Playground is an artificial intelligence tool from Apple available for iPhone, Mac, and iPad, that allows you to quickly create and generate images and artwork based upon descriptions or even photos and people from your image library. It’s a fun tool to use, and also super easy. To use Image Playground on your device, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/01/14/how-generate-ai-images-image-playground-m … ⌘ Read more

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EU Not Reassessing Apple and Google Antitrust Investigations, But New Administration Could Shift Priorities
The European Union is “reassessing” its investigations into big U.S. tech companies like Apple, Meta, and Google, claims Financial Times, though a spokesperson from the European Commission has denied that such a review is taking place.

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First iPhone Chips Made in America Soon to Start Mass Production
Apple is nearing the start of mass production for its first U.S.-made A-series chips at TSMC’s Arizona plant, Nikkei Asia reports.

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iPhone Driver’s License Support Coming to Illinois
iPhone users from Illinois will soon be able to add their driver’s licenses and IDs to the Apple Wallet app on ‌iPhone‌ and Apple Watch, the Illinois Secretary of State announced today [ PDF].

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Apple Smart Home Hub Launch Possibly Delayed Until Later in Year
Apple’s long-rumoured smart home hub or “command center” may not arrive in the spring as previously expected, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.

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We’ve heard various rumors and reports about Apple developing an all-in-one smart home management hub. The device is said to feature a square-shaped 7-inch display, a Fa … ⌘ Read more

iPad 11: Two Key Upgrades Will Bring Apple Intelligence to Budget iPad
The next-generation, entry-level iPad will support the Apple Intelligence suite of AI features, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.

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Apple Focusing on These Eight New Low-Cost Devices in 2025
Apple’s slate of 2025 products look to be dominated by a large number of low-cost and entry-level devices. Here’s what to expect.

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With advancements like Apple Intelligence and all-new in-house chip designs, Apple is reportedly looking to enhance many of its budget-friendly offerings, ensuring they remain co … ⌘ Read more

How to Stop Spotlight Search Data on Mac from Being Shared with Apple
Did you know that, by default, your Mac search queries entered into Spotlight, Safari, Siri, Lookup, and #images, are sent to Apple? While this information is anonymized so as not to be identifying, and Apple says it’s used to improve search results, many Mac users may not want this search information being shared with Apple … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/01/10/how-stop-spotlight-search-data-mac-sharing-app … ⌘ Read more

Apple Pay Now Lets You Pay Later With Synchrony
Synchrony is now available as a buy-now, pay-later option when checking out with Apple Pay online and in apps on iPhone and iPad.

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Synchrony was added to a list of Apple Pay installment providers in the U.S. in an Apple support document that was updated today, joining [Affirm](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/09/16/apple-pay-affirm … ⌘ Read more

Both iPhone 17 Pro Models Rumored to Feature Three 48MP Cameras
Both the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature an upgraded 48-megapixel Tetraprism camera, making them the first iPhone models to have a rear camera system entirely made up of 48-megapixel lenses, claims a new rumor out of China.

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ESR Launches $30 Apple Pencil Alternative With Find My
Accessory maker ESR this week introduced the Geo Digital Pencil, a low-cost Apple Pencil alternative that has support for Apple’s Find My functionality.

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Apple Seemingly Working on New ‘Invites’ App to Manage Events
Apple could be developing a new app that’s designed to help users organize meetings and in-person events, if code discovered in the latest iOS 18.3 beta is anything to go by.

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References in iOS 18.3 beta 2 spotted by 9to5Mac suggest the app is called “Invites,” and it will show users a list of … ⌘ Read more

iPhone 16 Still Banned in Indonesia Despite $1B Apple Investment Deal
Apple is still barred from selling iPhone 16 models in Indonesia despite agreeing to build a local production facility there, as it has not met domestic content rules, the country’s industry minister said on Wednesday (via Reuters).

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New iPhone SE and iPad 11 Launch Timing Allegedly Revealed by Leaker
A new iPhone SE and an iPad 11 might be coming very soon.

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In late December, a private account on X with a track record of leaking accurate iOS-related information said devices codenamed “V59” and “J481” will be released alongside iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3. Bloomberg’s Mark G … ⌘ Read more

Apple Stepping Up Plans to Expand News App to More Countries
Apple plans to scale up its News app by adding new countries to the platform beyond the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia, according to the Financial Times.

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The plans reportedly include building its locally focused news coverage in the UK, as well as bringing its puzzles section to the coun … ⌘ Read more

iPhone 17 Design to Feature Smoother Edge-to-Rear Material Transition
The design of this year’s next-generation iPhone 17 will allegedly feature a smoother transition between the edges of the device and the back cover, owing to Apple’s use of a new glass-and-metal splicing material process. That’s according to the Weibo-based leaker Fixed Focus Digital.

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Get the AirTag 4-Pack for the All-Time Low Price of $69.99 on Amazon
Today we’re tracking the return of an all-time low price on Apple’s AirTag 4-Pack, which has hit $69.99 on Amazon, down from $99.00. This deal was first introduced during Black Friday back in November, and we’ve only seen it return twice so far since then.

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Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 1, 2025
Previous Artistic Saturday weekly reports can be found in the [art] 1 section.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook to Donating $1 Million to Trump’s Inaugural Fund
Apple CEO Tim Cook plans to donate $1 million to Donald Trump’s inauguration fund, reports Axios. The donation will be a personal donation directly from Cook rather than a donation from Apple.

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Apple Fitness+ Announces New Programs, Strava Integration, and More
Apple today announced that Apple Fitness+ is set to gain new workout programs, breath meditation, Strava integration, and more.

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New MacBook Air Models Coming Soon With These Rumored Features
One of Apple’s first product announcements of 2025 will likely be updated 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models with the M4 chip.

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Below, we recap rumors about the next MacBook Air models.

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Apple Shares Special Wallpaper and Watch Face to Celebrate New Store
Apple recently announced it will be opening a new retail store at the MixC Hefei shopping mall in Hefei, China on January 18 at 10 a.m. local time.

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To celebrate the store’s upcoming grand opening, Apple has shared both a special wallpaper and [Apple Watch face](https://www.apple.com.cn/nso/hefei/images/wallpap … ⌘ Read more

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Apple Broke a 13-Year Hardware Streak in 2024
For over a decade, Apple has consistently announced all-new hardware product lines, from the iPad in 2010 to the Vision Pro in 2023. But for the first time in 14 years, Apple failed to announce any major new hardware products in 2024, focusing solely on updates and refinements to its existing product lines.

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Apple Vision Pro May Now Be Out of Production
Apple’s first-generation Vision Pro headset may have now ceased production, following reports of reduced demand and production cuts earlier in the year.

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Apple Opens Doors to Its iPhone Audio and Video Testing Chambers
Apple recently invited CNET’s Patrick Holland to tour its specialized laboratories in Cupertino where company engineers test and calibrate the iPhone 16’s audio and video capabilities.

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Standard iPhone 17 Display Again Said to Feature Higher Refresh Rate
Apple’s standard iPhone 17 next year will feature a display with a higher refresh rate, potentially bringing “ProMotion” technology to the base model in Apple’s flagship iPhone lineup for the first time.

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Top Stories: iOS 19 Compatibility, Top 5 Apple Products for 2025, and More
It’s shaping up to be a busy 2025 for Apple, with a number of rumors and articles this week highlighting some of what we can expect.

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While the unveiling of iOS 19 is still over five months away, we’re already hearing about which devices are likely to support it, while in the much nearer term Apple is currently preparing an iOS 18.2.1 bug fix u … ⌘ Read more

Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 52, 2024
Previous Artistic Saturday weekly reports can be found in the [art] 1 section.

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Five Apple Intelligence Features Coming in 2025
Even though iOS 18.1 and iOS 18.2 added multiple Apple Intelligence features like Image Playground, Genmoji, Writing Tools, and more, there are still new ‌Apple Intelligence‌ capabilities that we’re waiting on. Apple has at least one more major ‌Apple Intelligence‌ update coming in 2025, and the … ⌘ Read more

6 iPhone Camera Tips to Enhance Your Photography Skills
Apple’s latest iPhones include several headline camera features that are worth using, such as Portrait Mode and Photographic Styles. But if all you want to use is the standard photo mode, there are still several tools and settings that can improve the composition of your pictures and help you capture the perfect shot using more traditional techniques.

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DietPi August 2024 News (Version 9.7)
The December 23, 2024 release of DietPi v9.9 introduces several enhancements, new images for additional devices, and a range of bug fixes. This update improves support for single-board computers from Orange Pi and FriendlyELEC, enhances software tools, and addresses critical issues reported by the community. DietPi: DietPi is a lightweight and optimized operating system based […] ⌘ Read more

Just Got a New iPhone 16? How to Use All the New Features
We’re guessing there have been quite a few iPhone 16 models gifted to lucky recipients over the holidays. If you’re the new owner of one of Apple’s latest models, then keep reading. Whether you’re upgrading from an older iPhone or completely new to the devices, this article will help you get the most out your iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max.

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Here Are the Three Apple Products You’re Most Likely to Unwrap This Christmas
With such a wide array of products now available, Apple devices will be under the Christmas trees of many families this season. However, there are three that are most likely to be there.

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Track Santa’s Journey From the North Pole Using Google’s Santa Tracker
Have you been good this year? If so, you may be interested to know that Google has launched its annual Santa tracking feature, allowing Santa to be tracked in real time on his journey to the North Pole as he prepares to deliver presents to children around the world.

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New MacBook Air Models With M4 Chip Expected to Launch ‘Earlier’ Than iPhone SE 4 and iPad 11
Apple is rumored to have many product announcements planned for the first half of next year, including updated MacBook Air models, an iPad 11, an iPhone SE 4, the AirTag 2, updated iPad Air models, and potentially more.

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New iPad Expected to Ship With iPadOS 18.3 in Spring 2025
Apple plans to release an entry-level iPad 11 in the spring and iPadOS 18.3 will be pre-installed on the shipped devices, according to a source with a proven track record for upcoming Apple software updates.

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Apple Rumored to Launch Smart Home Doorbell With Face ID and More
Apple is in the early stages of developing a smart home doorbell and lock system with Face ID, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.

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New ‘HomePod’ With 7-Inch Display, A18 Chip, and More Reportedly Launching Next Year
Apple plans to release a new “HomePod” with a 7-inch LCD display, an A18 chip, and Apple Intelligence support in 2025, according to DigiTimes.

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Top Stories: iPhone 17 Designs, Foldable iPad or MacBook, and More
2024 is rapidly drawing to a close, but the Apple news and rumor mill remains busy. On the software side, users are still exploring the new features in iOS 18.2 such as expanded Apple Intelligence capabilities, while Apple is moving ahead with beta testing of iOS 18.3 and related updates.

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Top 5 Apple Products to Look Forward to in 2025
It’s looking like 2025 is going to be an important year for Apple, with the company planning to revamp the iPhone, push further into smart home products, and improve Apple Intelligence. There are tons of new products rumored for 2025, including new iPhones, M4 Macs, a smart home command center, and much more.

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Apple Teams Up With NVIDIA to Speed Up AI Language Models
Apple has shared details on a collaboration with NVIDIA to greatly improve the performance of large language models (LLMs) by implementing a new text generation technique that offers substantial speed improvements for AI applications.

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iCloud Backups No Longer Available for iPhones and iPads Running iOS 8 or Earlier
Making a device backup over iCloud now requires iOS 9 or later, which means iPhones and iPads that are running iOS 8 or earlier are no longer able to be backed up using ‌iCloud‌.

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Apple Released the Original AirPods Eight Years Ago Today
Today marks eight years since Apple launched the original AirPods. Unveiled in September 2016 alongside the iPhone 7, the wireless headphones became available on December 19, 2016, following a slight delay.

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Apple Drops Plans for iPhone Hardware Subscription Service
Apple is no longer planning to launch a hardware subscription service that would let customers “subscribe” to get a new iPhone each year, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.

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iPhone 17 Pro Rumored to Stick With ‘Triangular’ Camera Design
Contrary to recent reports, the iPhone 17 Pro will not feature a horizontal camera layout, according to the leaker known as “Instant Digital.”

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iOS 18.2: Everything You Can Do With ChatGPT Integration
With iOS 18.2, Apple introduced ChatGPT integration with Apple Intelligence to expand your iPhone’s AI capabilities in several ways. When enabled, Siri can leverage ChatGPT for complex queries about photos and documents, and the integration also extends to Writing Tools for text and image generation, while Visual Intelligence helps identify objects and places using your iPhone’s camera.

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Apple Maps on the Web Gains ‘Look Around’ Support
The web version of Apple Maps that Apple first debuted in July has been upgraded with support for Look Around, the feature that is essentially equivalent to Google Street View.

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PSA: macOS Sequoia 15.2 Breaks SuperDuper Bootable Backups
Apple’s latest macOS Sequoia 15.2 update has introduced a critical bug that prevents the popular backup utility SuperDuper from creating bootable backups, according to the app’s chief developer, Shirt Pocket’s Dave Ninian.

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Amazon Takes $200 Off M2/M3 MacBook Air, Available From $799
Amazon is discounting Apple’s 13-inch M2 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM and 256GB SSD storage down to $799.00 in every color. This is a $200 discount on the M2 MacBook Air, and Amazon is currently guaranteeing delivery before Christmas for the computer.

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iOS 18.2: Bring Volume Slider Back to iPhone Lock Screen
Apple in iOS 18.2 has reinstated a Lock Screen feature that was unceremoniously nixed from its iPhone OS two years ago, leaving many users wondering why it was taken away in the first place.

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The feature in question is the on-screen volume control slider in the Lock Screen media player interface. Prior to 2022, the volume slider was a familiar pr … ⌘ Read more

Apple ‘Working’ on Redesigned Magic Mouse With a Long-Awaited ‘Fix’
Apple is working on a redesigned Magic Mouse that will address some “longstanding complaints,” according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.

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iMac Pro Launched Seven Years Ago Today
Apple’s iMac Pro launched seven years ago today, offering a high-end all-in-one desktop machine to bridge the gap between new Mac Pro models.

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Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 50, 2024
Previous Artistic Saturday weekly reports can be found in the [art] 1 section.

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WhatsApp Rolls Out Calling Updates for Desktop and Mobile
WhatsApp has announced some improvements to its calling features across desktop and mobile platforms ahead of the holiday season, such as the ability to choose participants from group chats, use new effects on calls, and take advantage of higher resolution video.

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Apple Adopting Custom-Designed Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Chip in 2025, Cutting Reliance on Broadcom
Apple is switching over to a new Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip that it designed in-house starting in 2025, reports Bloomberg. The combined Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip will replace components from Broadcom, allowing Apple to reduce its reliance on the company.

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iOS 18.2: Take a Hearing Test With AirPods Pro 2
If you’re concerned about hearing loss and own AirPods Pro 2, Apple’s latest iPhone and iPad software 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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MacOS Sequoia 15.2 Update Released with ChatGPT Siri, Image Playground, Bug Fixes, & More
Apple has released MacOS Sequoia 15.2 as an update for Mac users running the Sequoia operating system. The software update includes new Apple Intelligence features including ChatGPT support for Siri, Image Playground image generation tools, along with some improvements to writing tools AI. Aside from AI, you’ll also find new abilities to share items in … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/12/11/macos-s … ⌘ Read more

iOS 18.2 Released with ChatGPT Siri, Image Playground, More AI, Bug Fixes, & Security Updates
Apple has released iOS 18.2 for all iPhone users, and iPadOS 18.2 for all iPad users. The new software updates focus primarily on bringing new Apple Intelligence AI features to compatible devices, including support for ChatGPT integration with Siri, Image Playground image generation, along with smaller new AI features throughout various apps and the operating … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/12/11/i … ⌘ Read more

Microsoft Teams for iPad Now Includes External Camera Support
Microsoft has announced that Teams for iPad now supports external cameras, allowing users with older devices to hook up better-quality webcams during Teams calls.

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Tap to Pay on iPhone Now Available in the UAE
Apple has announced Tap to Pay on iPhone in the UAE, allowing independent sellers, small merchants, and large retailers in the country to use ‌iPhones‌ as a payment terminal.

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Apple Seeds Second Release Candidate Versions of iOS 18.2 and More With Genmoji, Image Playground and ChatGPT Integration
Apple today seeded the second release candidate versions of upcoming iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS 15.2 updates to developers and public beta testers for testing purposes, a week after releasing the first RCs. The first iOS 18.2 RC had a build number of 22C150, while the second RC’s build number is 22C151. Release candidates represent the final version of beta software that’s … ⌘ Read more

World’s First Apple Pay Alternative for iPhone Launches in Norway
Norwegian payment service Vipps has become the world’s first company to launch a competing tap-to-pay solution to Apple Pay on iPhone, following Apple’s agreement with European regulators to open up its NFC technology to third parties.

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Apple Store Coming to Saudi Arabia Both Online and In Person Next Year
Apple today announced that its online store will be available in Saudi Arabia starting in summer 2025.

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Apple also said that it plans to open several flagship retail stores in Saudi Arabia starting in 2026, including one in Diriyah, a UNES … ⌘ Read more

AirPods Max Announced Four Years Ago Today
Apple’s AirPods Max were announced four years ago today, marking the company’s first push into the high-end over-ear headphones market under its own brand name.

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Rumors about Apple’s work on a pair of high-end headphones, at the time believed to be [called the “AirPods Studio,](https://www.macrumors.com/2020/05/09/apple-o … ⌘ Read more

Top Stories: iOS 18.2 Coming Soon, iPhone 17 Rumors, and More
2024 is rapidly drawing to a close, but Apple isn’t quite done with releases for the year as iOS 18.2 and related operating system updates are arriving very shortly. Apple Intelligence is a major focus for these updates, but there are some other tweaks and improvements arriving for all users.

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Monero Observer Artistic Saturday Top 5 - Week 49, 2024
Previous Artistic Saturday weekly reports can be found in the [art] 1 section.

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TikTok Still On Track for January Ban as Appeals Court Upholds Ruling
Popular social network TikTok did not receive a reprieve from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and it is still facing a ban that is set to be enacted in January, reports The Wall Street Journal.

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Every Display Upgrade Rumored for Apple’s iPhone 17
Apple’s next-generation iPhone 17 lineup may bring some of the most significant display improvements we’ve seen in recent years. While the iPhone 17 series isn’t expected until late 2025, multiple rumors suggest Apple is working on substantial screen upgrades across its entire smartphone range.

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watchOS 11.2 Lets You Pause iPhone Video With Camera Remote App
In watchOS 11.2, Apple has added a useful new feature that’s designed to allow you to pause video that you’re recording on the iPhone using the Camera Remote app on the Apple Watch.

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The Camera Remote app has been available since the Apple Watch initially launched, and while there was an option to start … ⌘ Read more

Apple Card Savings Account Receives Yet Another Interest Rate Cut
The Apple Card’s high-yield savings account received an interest rate cut overnight, the fourth time it has done so this year.

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The ‌Apple Card‌ savings account’s annual percentage yield (APY) dropped from 4.1% to 3.9%. Push notifications regarding the cut were sent to ‌Apple Card‌ users on Tuesday evening. Savings account inte … ⌘ Read more

AirPods 4 Available for Record Low Black Friday Price of $164.99
Amazon has Apple’s AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation for $164.99, down from $179.00. This is one of the rare Black Friday deals that has stuck around this week, and right now we’re only tracking the sale on Amazon.

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Beats Cyber Week Sale Includes Big Savings on Earbuds, Headphones, and Speakers
Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals have disappeared for many products, but you can still find multiple Beats headphones and speakers at up to 52 percent off on Amazon. You’ll find many of the same prices at other retailers like Best Buy as well.

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Apple Music Replay 2024 Experience Now Live
Apple has launched Apple Music Replay for 2024, giving subscribers early access to their personalized music listening statistics and trends for the year.

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Accessible through music.apple.com/replay, the feature provides users with detailed insights into their music preferences and listening habits over the last 12 months. Apple has be … ⌘ Read more

Coinbase Onramp Now Supports Buying Crypto With Apple Pay
Cryptocurrency platform Coinbase today announced the launch of a new feature designed to let people buy cryptocurrency using Apple Pay.

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‌Apple Pay‌ is available for all fiat-to-crypto purchases (aka paper currencies like the U.S. dollar) in Co … ⌘ Read more

WhatsApp to Drop Support for These iPhones Starting May 2025
WhatsApp is set to end support for iOS versions older than iOS 15.1 from May next year, removing the chat platform’s compatibility with several iPhone models in the process.

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From May 5, 2025, WhatsApp will no longer be compatible with iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus models. Users with those devices won’t be able to access the encrypted chat se … ⌘ Read more

Apple Cyber Monday Deals Available Now: AirPods, iPads, and More
Although Black Friday has ended, Cyber Monday is here and you can find great deals on numerous Apple devices right now. This includes big savings on AirPods, Apple Watch, MacBook Air, iPad, and more.

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Armbian 24.11 Update Highlights System Improvements and Hardware Expansion
Armbian 24.11 introduces significant updates designed to improve system performance, expand hardware compatibility, and enhance usability for developers and SBC enthusiasts alike. This release focuses on streamlining workflows, refining tools, and providing new pre-configured images to simplify specific use cases. Armbian: Armbian is an open-source operating system based on Linux, specifically d … ⌘ Read more

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10 Best Black Friday Apple Deals Still Available This Weekend
Black Friday 2024 has come to a close, and for anyone still shopping online this weekend there are plenty of great Apple-related deals to take advantage of as we transition into Cyber Monday. In this article we’re tracking the 10 best Black Friday Apple deals you can still get right now, including AirPods Pro 2, iPad, AirTag, and more.

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Apple’s Shopping Event Underway: Up to $200 Gift Card With Select Products
Apple’s annual four-day Black Friday through Cyber Monday shopping event went live today in many countries, including the U.S., Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the U.K., and others. During the event, which lasts until December 2, customers can get an Apple gift card with the purchase of an eligible product.

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iPhone 17 Pro Already Rumored to Have These 8 New Features
While the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are not expected to launch for 10 more months, there are already plenty of rumors about the devices.

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Below, we recap key changes rumored for the iPhone 17 Pro models so far:

• Aluminum frame: iPhone 17 Pro models are rumored to [have an aluminum frame](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/11/25/first-iphone-17- … ⌘ Read more

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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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

Compulab’s UCM-iMX95 with NXP i.MX 95 Processor, Real-Time Cortex-M7, and eIQ Neutron NPU
The UCM-iMX95, a compact System-on-Module by Compulab, is built around the NXP i.MX 95 processor, leveraging ARM Cortex-A55 cores clocked at up to 2.0 GHz. Optimized for industrial applications, it delivers robust performance in graphics, image processing, and artificial intelligence workloads. This ultra-compact System-on-Module, measuring just 28 x 40 mm, integrates … ⌘ Read more

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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

invisCAM A Compact 2MP Camera for Low Light and Low Power Applications
This month, Arducam introduced the invisCAM, a compact imaging solution that integrates advanced functionality and precise engineering within a small form factor. The camera is designed to address the challenges of achieving high-quality imaging, functional versatility, and cost efficiency in a portable USB device. The invisCAM features a Sony STARVIS 2MP image sensor with a […] ⌘ 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