12-06-22 -

FCC commissioner urges DOJ to investigate Apple and TikTok
The FCC's Brendan Carr is continuing to press for TikTok to be removed from the App Store, and his latest tactic is writing to the Department of Justice to try to inspire antitrust actions.TikTok on a smartphoneCarr, the Federal Communications Com...

12-06-22 -

'Inadequate' AirTag's anti-stalking features lead to lawsuit
Apple's AirTag is at the center of a new lawsuit claiming the tracking device can be too easily used by stalkers to monitor the movements of victims.AirTag on a keyring. Filed on Monday at a federal court in San Francisco, two women claim that App...

12-06-22 -

How and when to use multiple calendars in iOS 16 & macOS Ventura
Whether you use Apple's own Calendar app or a powerful third-party alternative, you can stay more organized by leveraging multiple calendars. Here's why, when, and how to do it.If you deliberately set out to make confusing terminology, then you co...

12-06-22 -

'Slow Horses' nominated for UK Writers' Guild award
Hit thriller series "Slow Horses" becomes the first Apple TV+ show to be nominated for an award from the Writers' Guild of Great Britain (WGGB).Gary Oldman in "Slow Horses"The UK's Writers' Guild Award nominations have been ann...

12-06-22 -

Apple's Self Service Repair launches in Europe
Apple's Self Service Repair is now available in eight European countries, with tools for common repairs on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 ranges, plus Apple Silicon Macs.First launched in April 2022 in the US for iPhones, certain Macs were added in A...

12-05-22 -

Find My misfire leads to SWAT raid on grandmother
A Denver detective is being sued after he led a SWAT raid on an elderly woman's home after Find My falsely pinged her home as a location of a stolen iPhone.On January 3, 2022, a truck was stolen from a Denver Hyatt hotel. According to the owner, i...

12-05-22 -

Apple engaged in illegal anti-union tactics, finds labor board
The National Labor Relations Board has evidence that Apple used anti-union tactics to try to stop unionization efforts, including interrogating and coercing employees.Apple Cumberland MallApple has long been suspected of engaging in anti-union tac...

12-05-22 -

Eufy not patching cameras, instead just warning users about cloud use
Eufy isn't patching out a potential security issue in the Eufy Security app, and is instead just telling users that their thumbnails will be uploaded to the cloud when they choose specific notification settings in the app.In late November, a secur...

12-05-22 -

Save $200 on Apple's M2 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Readers this week can save $200 on Apple's high-end MacBook Air, with units in stock plus free expedited delivery.Save $200 on this MacBook Air.The $200 exclusive discount on Apple's 2022 MacBook Air is courtesy of B&H Photo. The high-end M2 c...

12-05-22 -

Biggest Apple News+ magazines may be having a tough time
New data shows that people are reading fewer big-name publications in the Apple News+ subscription service — but it's not clear if it's a sign of a wider trend.Apple NewsCirculation numbers recently published by Press Gazette show that the top 2...

12-05-22 -

This MacBook Pro 13-inch with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD is $899 today only
Save $900 on the upgraded 13-inch MacBook Pro with a quad-core Intel chip, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD during Adorama's Deal of the Day. AppleCare is $50 off as well.This Intel MacBook Pro is $899 today.This blowout special is valid today only, wi...

12-05-22 -

Apple reveals the top podcasts of 2022
After announcing the App Store Awards and releasing Apple Music Replays for customers, Apple has now revealed what the top podcasts of 2022 were.Popular podcasts of 2022Inside the "Browse" tab within the Podcasts app, Apple shared variou...

12-05-22 -

Apple considering shift of some iPad production into India
As Apple continues to diversify not just its supply chain but manufacturing as well, the company may be eyeing India for some of its iPad production.FoxconnApple has ongoing discussions with officials in India about an increase in production, acco...

12-05-22 -

OneOdio A10 ANC Headphones review: Great audio for those on a budget
OneOdio's A10 ANC Headphones offer a lot of value for the price, with high audio quality, great ANC functions, and ludicrous battery life.OneOdio A10 ANC HeadphonesActive noise cancellation (ANC) has always been a feature associated with premium ...

12-05-22 -

How to use foreign file systems in macOS
Apple's macOS provides a way to mount and access storage volumes used by other operating systems on your desktop. Here's how to get started.Your Mac is able to read an audio CD, or most USB thumbs drive pre-formatted for a Windows. The Mac has sup...

12-05-22 -

Apple Watch Ultra is back on sale at Amazon, delivers by Christmas
Save $50 on the 2022 Apple Watch Ultra at Amazon, with multiple styles available for delivery by Christmas.Amazon's Apple Watch Ultra sale knocks $50 off styles with the Ocean Band — with delivery windows well before Christmas in all three color...

12-05-22 -

Flash deal: save up to $500, plus get an extra 5% off & sales tax refund on s...
B&H's holiday promotion offers an extra 5% off in addition to a sales tax refund and instant rebates of up to $500 off on select Apple products, TVs, accessories, monitors and more when you use your Payboo Card.Save an extra 5% on select items...

12-05-22 -

Apple TV+ unveils trailer for final season of 'Servant'
Premiering from January 13, 2023, the fourth season of M. Night Shyamalan's "Servant" sees the conclusion of one of the first Apple TV+ dramas.The first episode of this last season will debut on Friday, January 13, 2023, with the series ...

12-05-22 -

Apple Pay South Korea launch delayed by regulators
The launch of Apple Pay in South Korea continues to slowly roll onwards, with the latest delay in proceedings forced at the last-minute by a regulatory review.Apple PayApple's mobile payments platform has yet to arrive in South Korea, and was expe...

12-05-22 -

Nothing Phone (1) could come to the US -- but not soon
The Nothing company wants to launch its Phone (1) in the US, and is talking with carriers — but it's not going to be taking on the iPhone on its home turf for years.Nothing Phone (1) launched in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, in July 2022, b...

12-05-22 -

How to use background sounds in macOS Ventura
This lesser-known background sounds feature in macOS Ventura can help you relax and focus, so you can increase your productivity while at your desk. Here's how to set it up.Working from home or studying for hours can be stressful. This feature mig...

12-05-22 -

AirPods Pro production stop hammers Goertek's revenue by 60%
Apple's production order changes for second-generation AirPods Pro has severely impacted assembler Goertek's finances, with it seeing a 60% cut in revenue for the year.Apple AirPods Pro 2Goertek, an audio component producer and assembler of AirPod...

12-05-22 -

Home+ 6, Aqara T1 Pro, Eufy debacle & several HomeKit mini reviews
We highlight the updated Home+ app, go hands on with the Aqara T1 Pro, and run through several mini reviews on this week's Homekit Insider Podcast.HomeKit InsiderThe wonderful Home+ app has been updated this week to version 6 which brings with it ...

12-05-22 -

New AirPods Pro extend Apple's wireless earbud market dominance
Apple's launch of the second-generation AirPods Pro helped extend its lead in the "True Wireless Stereo" market in the third quarter, according to new market research data.Second-generation AirPods ProApple's AirPods lineup has dominated...

12-05-22 -

Securing iPads in medical offices, retail stores with MacLocks
Long-time Apple security solution provider Maclocks is noticing a shift in Apple's focus with every new launch. Here's what to pay attention to.MacLocks offer business solutions for Apple productsThe 2022 iPad provides businesses and enterprise us...

12-05-22 -

Daily deals Dec. 5: $499 2022 iPad Air, $229 Apple Watch SE, $199 AirPods Pro...
Monday's best deals include discounted refurbished iMacs, $100 off an OWC 10-port Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock, $100 off a Mac mini, and much more.Best deals for December 5Every day, AppleInsider scours online retailers daily to find discounts and offer...

12-05-22 -

How to get the most out of Apple Watch heart rate zones
If you find that you're the lucky recipient of a new Apple Watch, you may want to try to use it to lose the holiday pounds. Here's what you need to know about Apple Watch heart rate zones.Whether you are an outdoor warrior who enjoys hitting the p...

12-05-22 -

Foxconn could resume full iPhone production by early January
Apple's major iPhone supplier Foxconn says that it is getting production back to normal following COVID lockdown and workers rioting.A Foxconn facilityFollowing China's severe COVID lockdown measures, and then rioting by some workers while others ...

12-04-22 -

The best New York subway apps for iPhone and iPad in 2022
When it comes to visiting the Big Apple, hitting the trains is essentially unavoidable. With your iPhone and the appropriate App, it's easy to figure it out.Image - MTA HomepageIn this article, we downloaded and tested two prominent NYC Subway App...

12-04-22 -

Big crowd gathers for American Dream Mall Apple Store opening
Crowds lined up to attend the opening of the new Apple Store at the American Dream Mall in New Jersey on Saturday, one that also provided shoppers with a specially-branded tote bag.Apple American Dream launch logoApple's opening of the Apple Ameri...

12-04-22 -

iPhone 14 Pro lead time shortening, but has much room for improvement
Supplies of the iPhone 14 Pro models have improved and moderated lead times for getting into the hands of customers, JP Morgan's tracker indicates, but lead times will continue to be a focus throughout December.The iPhone 14 Pro Max camera bumpApp...

12-04-22 -

Victrola Music Edition 2 review: Fill your small space with big sound
Victrola's new Bluetooth speaker makes a strong showing, offering impressive sound quality in a small package, perfect for hanging out on your desk near your Mac.Victrola, known for its affordable modern turntables, has finally broken into the wor...

12-04-22 -

Holiday Gift Guide: best stocking stuffer ideas under $20 for Mac fans
With the holidays fast approaching, here are some great value gifts for Mac users that you can purchase for $20 or less.These stocking stuffer ideas are all under $20.The end of 2022 is coming up rapidly, and you have a few weeks left to buy gifts...

12-04-22 -

Amazon's $199 AirPods Pro 2 deal returns, AirPods Max drop to $439
Amazon's AirPods deals deliver the best prices this weekend, with AirPods Pro 2 back on sale for $199.99 and AirPods Max getting a new $110 discount.Apple AirPods are discounted at Amazon.Black Friday pricing has returned on Apple AirPods Pro 2, w...

12-04-22 -

Apple's mixed-reality headset rumored to arrive in late 2023
Apple's in-development mixed-reality headset could see its launch pushed back from early 2023 to later in the year, indicates analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, with software issues causing an extended delay.A render of a potential Apple headset [AppleInsider]...

12-04-22 -

Crime blotter: Video goes viral of Black Friday Apple Store thefts
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, Frankie Grande's iPhone was stolen, a guilty plea in a Minneapolis theft ring, and an orchestra conductor has iPad and annotated scores stolen.The Apple Store in Palo Alto The latest in an occasional AppleInsider...

12-04-22 -

Elon Musk says Apple has fully resumed Twitter advertising
Apple has returned to advertising at its normal level on Twitter, according to Elon Musk, who also confirmed Apple is Twitter's biggest ad client.Elon Musk [Twitter]On November 28, Twitter CEO Elon Musk engaged in a tweet-storm against Apple, incl...

12-04-22 -

Daily deals Dec. 4: $749 M2 11-inch iPad Pro, $600 off Sennheiser HD800S, Up ...
Sunday's best deals include $400 off a 16-inch MacBook Pro, a Klipsch 3.1-channel soundbar system for $549, $159 Refurbished Shark Robot Vacuum, and much more.Best deals for December 4Every day, AppleInsider checks online stores daily to uncover d...

12-03-22 -

Apple tells suppliers to plan for shift of manufacturing out of China
Apple is working to speed up its shift of part of its supply chain out of China, with supply chain partners warned to plan for increases in assembly in India and Vietnam.A Foxconn facilityChina is Apple's choice for production when it comes to man...

12-03-22 -

Use this app to watch nearly any streaming service on Mac
Friendly Streaming Browser is a minimal, multitasking browser that offers a way to watch nearly any streaming service on a Mac. Here's how to set it up.Friendly Streaming BrowserFriendly Streaming Browser has a near-universal picture-in-picture vi...

12-03-22 -

More controversies than iPhones -- November 2022 in review
While you waited for your iPhone 14 Pro, Apple faced Foxconn delays, union woes, and just a little mockery from Samsung.If you feel that Apple didn't bring out anything new in November 2022, then you are probably one of the many whose iPhone 14 Pr...

12-03-22 -

Daily deals Dec. 3: $799 M1 Macbook Air, $100 off LG UltraGear QHD 34-inch mo...
Saturday's best deals include $99 off an Apple Magic Keyboard for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, $35 off Lego Optimus Prime, $20 off AirPods Pro Gen 2, and much more.Best deals for December 3Every day, AppleInsider checks online stores daily to uncover d...

12-03-22 -

Apple's new patent countersuit against AliveCor aims to 'set the record strai...
Apple has filed another patent infringement lawsuit against AliveCor, one that declares itself to be the "pioneering innovator" that created the Apple Watch ECG technology AliveCor uses.An Apple Watch sensor used to monitor heart rate an...

12-03-22 -

Amazon's best Apple deals: $799 MacBook Air, $299 iPad, Apple Watch Ultra sal...
Amazon's Epic Deals Event continues this weekend, with Apple devices in nearly every category on sale at up to $400 off.Save up to $400 on Apple at Amazon.The Apple markdowns can be found on numerous Apple product lines, from AirPods Pro 2 to iPad...

12-02-22 -

Holiday deals: 16-inch MacBook Pro falls to $1,989, 1TB model $2,289
These weekend flash deals offer exclusive discounts of up to $510 off 16-inch MacBook Pro models in addition to $80 off AppleCare.Save up to $510 instantly.The exclusive deals can be activated with promo code APINSIDER using this special pricing l...

12-02-22 -

Best portable power stations to keep lights on & iPhone charged in an emergency
Portable power stations come in many shapes and sizes. We've looked at a lot of them, and we've picked our favorites for a wide range of emergency and every-day needs.Find the best power station for your needsThere are many types of portable charg...

12-02-22 -

Use GarageBand to remix Zedd's 'Clarity' on it's ten-year anniversary
Musician Zedd walks fans through remixing his song "Clarity" using GarageBand in a new Apple Music promo.Remix 'Clarity' in GarageBand"Clarity (feat. Foxes)" has been added to Apple Music in Spatial Audio on its 10-year anniver...

12-02-22 -

Google keeps trying to hammer on Apple for not adopting RCS
In a birthday post on Friday, Google continues to court Apple, trying to get it to adopt RCS. It's still not ready, not a standard, and not something Google is all-in on itself.Google continues to beg Apple to fix its messaging problemApple's prod...

12-02-22 -

Apple TV+ teases its winter and 2023 slate of programming
Apple TV+ has released a one-minute teaser showing its programming lineup for the next few months — and there are a few surprises.A sizzle reel is a promotional video consisting of extremely short clips from a great many series. Its aim is to pr...

12-02-22 -

Get a HomePod mini in time for Christmas for $60
Bargain hunters looking for a HomePod mini for less than retail, can save 40% on eBay and score one for $60!A pair of trusted and high-volume eBay sellers are selling refurbished HomePod minis in excellent condition. Both deals are available in li...