01-18-21 -

Apple features iPad project led by Las Vegas teacher Mike Lang
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Apple has highlighted a Las Vegas technology teacher who uses the iPad to teach students how to craft their own stories.Credit: AppleApple on Monday published a feature story of the project, which was headed up by el...

01-18-21 -

Parler lurching back to life, still absent from Apple App Store, Google Play
Controversial social media venue Parler is showing signs of on a new hosting platform, but has not resumed service or appeared on Apple's or Google's platforms.Parler.com is back online, barelyThe controversial social media app Parler was kicked o...

01-18-21 -

Foxconn gets green light for $270M factory in Vietnam
Foxconn is set to build a new factory to produce tablets and computers in Vietnam, which could be part of Apple's plan to widen its iPad and MacBook production lines outside of China.Set to be located in the northern province of Bac Giang, the gov...

01-18-21 -

CES 2021 roundup, Arlo adds HomeKit, and listener questions on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, Arlo adds HomeKit, your hosts cover everything HomeKit-related from CES 2021, and we touch on a few new listener questions related to smart locks.HomeKit Insider: A new AppleInsider podcastPreviously...

01-18-21 -

How to type emoji on Mac
If you've ever wanted an easy way to add an emoji to a message, email, or comment section, here's how to type emoji in nearly any text field from your Mac — no Touch Bar required.Emojis have become a part of everyday language, and for many of us...

01-18-21 -

Samsung heir returns to prison over South Korean bribery scandal
Samsung vice chairman and heir Lee Jae-yong has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for his role in a national bribery scandal.A retrial of the bribery case involving former South Korean President Park Geun-hye has resulted in Lee rec...

01-18-21 -

Apple honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with homepage redesign
Apple has replaced its regular homepage with a tribute to civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Apple devotes its homepage to honoring Dr. Martin Luther King JrFor one day only, Apple has replaced all of its usual product promotions and i...

01-18-21 -

Bug in macOS Fast User Switching logs out M1 Mac users
An unknown number of Apple Silicon users who have two or more accounts on their M1 Mac are seeing their screensaver spontaneously start and them being logged out.Apple SiliconApple's Fast User Switching — introduced in 2003's OS X Panther, and a...

01-18-21 -

Apple sued for not removing Telegram from App Store over violent content and ...
Apple is being sued by the Coalition for a Safer Web for failing to remove access to Telegram while still blocking Parler, and also alleging it is being used by hate groups and extremists to attack the Capitol.Filed on Sunday at the U.S. District ...

01-17-21 -

Apple extends 13-inch MacBook Pro service program for 'stage light' issue
Apple has updated its repair program for the 2016 13-inch MacBook Pro to fix the so-called "stage light" problem, increasing the eligibility from four years to five years after the first retail sale of the unit.Apple launched its 13-inch...

01-17-21 -

Prototype iPhone 5s shown in black and slate gray colors
A prototype of the iPhone 5s has surfaced with an unusual slate grey backing, a darker color scheme that may have been used to disguise the iPhone model ahead of its launch.Unveiled by Apple in September 2013 and accompanied by the iPhone 5c, the ...

01-17-21 -

Apple's MagSafe Charger for iPhone 12 is on sale at Amazon right now
Those putting off picking up a MagSafe Charger for the latest iPhone can now save 8% on the popular accessory, with units in stock at Amazon.MagSafe Charger on saleIt's rare to see a discount on the MagSafe Charger that debuted in Late 2020, but A...

01-17-21 -

Signal app recovers from outage caused by new user flood
Privacy-focused messaging app Signal is back online after an outage lasting more than 24 hours, an extended downtime caused by a large rush of users switching to the app.Late on Saturday night, Signal posted to Twitter that it was operational once...

01-17-21 -

Tim Cook talks social reform urgency, Parler's possible App Store return
Apple CEO Tim Cook discusses the social responsibility of tech platforms and the potential return of Parler in a new interview.Apple CEO Tim Cook on Fox News SundayThe ongoing battle between platform owners and hate speech rolls on, with Apple con...

01-17-21 -

FBI investigates Capitol attack iPhone data over & school iPad recoveries in ...
The FBI collects location data as evidence for the Capitol attack investigation, an arrest over an iPhone viral video, an armed robbery of a Boost Mobile store, and more in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.The latest in an occasional AppleInsider s...

01-16-21 -

Bumble warns Apple privacy push could hurt business in IPO filing
The dating app Bumble used its IPO filing on Friday to warn investors Apple's ongoing efforts to improve user privacy may hurt its bottom line in the long run.On Friday, Bumble filed its IPO with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which ...

01-16-21 -

DOJ keeps 80-year-old music licensing rules affecting Apple Music intact
The Department of Justice has chosen to keep 80-year-old consent decrees relating to music licensing rules intact, a decision that keeps the way Apple Music secures licenses for songs and tracks the same without any major legal changes.The examina...

01-16-21 -

Second season of Apple TV+'s 'Ted Lasso' starts production
Production has commenced on the second season of the popular sports-comedy series "Ted Lasso," which could start airing on Apple TV by summer 2021.A second and third season of "Ted Lasso" has been confirmed to be on the way, w...

01-16-21 -

Apple adds 'Privacy' collection to iOS Tips app
Apple this week expanded the first-party iOS Tips app to include a section covering hardware, software, and account privacy.The new Privacy collection consists of nine tips covering Sign in with Apple, Safari passwords, system-wide password securi...

01-15-21 -

Apple Maps now shows curated list of volunteer opportunities from VolunteerMatch
Apple is now including guides curated by VolunteerMatch in its Apple Maps platform, making it easier for users to find ways to give back to their communities.Credit: AppleThe new guides, which are built into Apple Maps, will show up in certain U.S...

01-15-21 -

Apple starts early work on folding iPhone, testing in-screen Touch ID for 'iP...
Apple has started early development work on a foldable iPhone but is only planning incremental changes for its 2021 iPhone lineup that could include a in-screen fingerprint sensor.Credit: Andrew O'Hara, AppleInsiderAccording to a Bloomberg report ...

01-15-21 -

Apple now blocking new installs of sideloaded iOS apps on M1 Macs
Apple has enabled server-side protections against sideloading iPhone and iPad apps onto M1-based Macs, though previously installed apps will continue to function.M1-based Macs can no longer run sideloaded iOS appsDevelopers can choose to prevent t...

01-15-21 -

Judge denies new Apple & VirnetX trial, Apple will likely owe more than $1B
As Apple's legal battle with VirnetX over FaceTime patent infringement nears an end, Apple may find itself owing the Nevada-based security company over $1 billion in interest and royalties.In a ruling published on Friday, Judge Robert W. Schroeder...

01-15-21 -

Apple Watch may be able to detect coronavirus infection days before tests can
The Apple Watch may be able to detect if a wearer has coronavirus days before they are diagnosed or symptoms appear, a new body of research shows.Credit: Andrew O'Hara, AppleInsiderIn some cases, wearable devices like Apple Watch or Fitbit devices...

01-15-21 -

Apple extends existing Apple TV+ free trials for a second time
The one-year free trial of Apple TV+ has been extended again, this time from February to July.Apple TV+ free trials extended againApple TV+ launched on Nov. 1, 2019, which means that those who were there for day one of the free trial would have st...

01-15-21 -

Apple working on redesigned iMac, two Mac Pros, cheaper display for 2021
Apple is reportedly planning to release a redesigned iMac lineup with Apple Silicon chips, two new Mac Pro models, and a cheaper display in 2021.Credit: Andrew O'Hara, AppleInsiderThe redesigned iMac is said to be reminiscent of the Pro Display XD...

01-15-21 -

Apple highlights students shooting movies with iPhone in new video
The latest "Shot on iPhone" campaign highlights techniques used by student filmmakers in a new video.Apple highlights students shooting movies with iPhone 12 ProThe behind the scenes video shows off four films being made using the unique...

01-15-21 -

Apple considering premium podcast service to compete with Amazon, Spotify
Apple is reportedly mulling the release of a paid podcast subscription service, in an attempt to generate more revenue, and lure creators away from rivals like Spotify and Amazon.Credit: AppleAlthough details on the potential service are scarce, T...

01-15-21 -

Apple TV+ show 'For All Mankind' gets new extended season 2 trailer
Hit Apple TV+ show "For All Mankind" returns with some cast favorites and newcomers as viewers re-enter this alternate history drama set in 1983.'For All Mankind' Season two arrives February 19Season one of "For All Mankind" wa...

01-15-21 -

All of the new HomeKit gear at CES 2021
The all-virtual CES 2021 was smaller than in previous years, but there was a large amount of HomeKit products revealed at the event. Here's a first-look at what to expect in 2021.Lutron Read more...

01-15-21 -

Flashlight on iPhone - everything you need to know
It's just the light on the back of your iPhone, yet that flashlight is remarkably flexible — and there are so many ways to turn it on or off quickly.The Flashlight on the back of iPhones is remarkably versatile and quick to turn on or offApple f...

01-15-21 -

Best price: M1 Mac mini with 16GB RAM in stock, on sale for $835
Equipped with 16GB of memory, Apple's compact M1 Mac mini is back in stock and discounted to $835 with exclusive promo code savings.Best price on 16GB M1 Mac miniThe exclusive price cut is courtesy of Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama, delivering ...

01-15-21 -

Apple CEO Tim Cook to talk Parler removal, free speech on Fox News
Apple CEO Tim Cook with sit down with Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace on Jan. 17 to discuss content moderation, free speech, and the company's removal of Parler from the App Store.Credit: Fox NewsFox News announced the interview with a pair of ...

01-15-21 -

Apple App Store boots social media app Wimkin over user calls for violence [u]
Both Apple and Google have removed social media app Wimkin from their respective app stores as part of a growing crackdown on platforms that don't do enough to moderate content.Credit: WimkinBoth tech companies removed Wimkin, which bills itself a...

01-15-21 -

Amazon, 'big five' book publishers sued for ebook price fixing
The 'Big Five' book publishers and Amazon have been accused of price fixing in a class action suit by the same law firm which successfully sued Apple over the same issue in 2011.In a near repeat of the case that Apple controversially lost ten year...

01-15-21 -

Is AppleCare+ worth it for AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max?
Apple's tiny AirPods, AirPods Pro, and larger AirPods Max, are surely worth protecting under AppleCare+. Except Apple has run the numbers, and what it will — and won't — cover you for makes all the difference.Apple's AirPods and AirPods ProWe'...

01-15-21 -

Incoming Intel CEO demands better chips than 'lifestyle company in Cupertino'
Intel's new CEO Pat Gelsinger is making some big promises as he prepares to start work at the company, targeting Apple directly from the start.Upcoming Intel CEO says company must beat Apple Intel has seen years of problems with its chip manufactu...

01-15-21 -

CES 2021 report, MacBook docking tips, Bluetooth problems on the AppleInsider...
This week, on the AppleInsider Podcast, we discuss CES 2021 unveils of compelling accessories for iPhone and iPad, plus tips for docking your MacBook Pro — and beating Bluetooth issues.13-inch MacBook with Brydge vertical dockAmong the many anno...

01-15-21 -

TSMC 'on track' for testing 3nm Apple Silicon processors in 2021
Apple Silicon processor supplier TSMC is reportedly on schedule to begin risk production of 3nm chips in 2021, with full volume production in the second half of 2022.Chip wafers [via Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.]After reports in Ju...

01-15-21 -

Apple TV+ review: 'Servant' is still creepy, but returns are diminishing
The series, returning for its second season on January 15, goes deeper into its strange mythology, but loses much of its compelling strength.Episode 1. Lauren Ambrose in "Servant," premiering January 15 on Apple TV+.When Servant debuted ...

01-15-21 -

MagSafe return & better displays in 2021 MacBook Pro backed in new report
A second report about forthcoming 2021 Apple Silicon MacBook Pro models echoes claims that they will include the return of MagSafe charging, and have better displays versus the 2020 counterparts.Following analyst Ming-Chi Kuo's claim that Apple wi...

01-15-21 -

Apple adds warning over third-party cameras in iOS 14.4
The latest beta release of iOS 14 reveals that Apple is about to add cameras to its series of on-screen warnings when non-Apple parts are used in iPhone repairs.The iPhone 12 Pro camera moduleAs it already does when you get your iPhone screen repl...

01-15-21 -

Apple testing vapor chamber thermal tech for next-gen iPhone, Kuo says
Noted TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo in a report on Friday said recent industry surveys indicate Apple is "aggressively" testing vapor chamber thermal systems for use in iPhone, suggesting the technology will make its w...

01-15-21 -

Kuo: Redesigned MacBook Pro models with MagSafe, no Touch Bar, more ports com...
Apple is predicted to release two new MacBook Pro models sporting an "all-new design form factor" in the third quarter of 2021, according to noted TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.Kuo in a note to investors on Friday said...

01-15-21 -

Apple Stores in capital area to temporarily close ahead of inauguration
Apple is temporarily shuttering brick-and-mortar stores surrounding the nation's capital in Washington, D.C., in preparation of Inauguration Day on Jan. 20.Source: Tommy McFLY via TwitterBoth Apple Stores in the District of Columbia — Apple Car...

01-15-21 -

Apple rumored to deliver Apple Music and Podcasts apps to Microsoft Store
A rumor on Thursday claims Apple is developing native Apple Music and Podcasts apps for dissemination on the Microsoft Store, though it remains unclear if the company plans to replace iTunes for Windows.Citign sources familiar with the matter, 9to...

01-14-21 -

Apple TV+ orders two-part biographical documentary about Oprah Winfrey
Apple has ordered a two-part biographical documentary about Oprah Winfrey for its Apple TV+ service, according to a new report.Credit: AppleThe documentary will chronicle 25 years of American history through the lens of Winfrey, "who rose fro...

01-14-21 -

Netflix reportedly testing spatial audio support for AirPods Pro, AirPods Max
Netflix is reportedly testing spatial audio support for AirPods Max and AirPods Pro users, and may launch the feature with a "small catalog" in the spring.Credit: Thibault PeninThe streaming giant has reportedly been testing the feature ...

01-14-21 -

How to make an iPhone a wireless hotspot
Whether you're traveling or experiencing a temporary internet outage, your iPhone can allow your other devices to connect to the internet. Here's how you can set up and connect to a personal hotspot on your iPhone.Apple makes it extremely easy to ...

01-14-21 -

Epic Games amplifies antitrust complaint against Apple in the UK
Epic Games has widened its legal dispute with Apple, submitting a new complaint in the U.K. that slams the decision to remove "Fortnite" from the App Store.Credit: Epic GamesThe complaint, filed with the U.K. antitrust tribunal and made ...