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- 15 mins agoMajor Apple supplier TSMC cuts chip market outlook as consumer weakness persists
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) scaled back its outlook for a chip market expansion, cautioning that the smartphone… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.46 mins agoM3 MacBook Pro serves as charming rig’s third display [Setups]
A medical student's M3 Pro MacBook Pro setup uses the powerful laptop -- a big step up from the base model -- as a third display. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)56 mins agoApple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store in China [U: Signal and Telegram]
Update: Both Signal and Telegram have been removed at China’s insistence as well. Apple statement in story. Apple has removed two Meta apps from the App Store in China at the request of the Chinese government. Both WhatsApp and Threads have been made unavailable in the App Store, preventing new installs for the messaging and social apps. more…1 hour agoApple ramps up investment in clean energy and water around the world
Apple this week announced new progress to expand clean energy around the world and advance momentum toward Apple 2030, the… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.1 hour agoGet Windows 10 for only $14, Windows 11 for $21 in huge Spring Sale at CdkeySales
With the CdkeySales Spring Sale extended, big deals keep blossoming on Microsoft Windows and Office into May! (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)1 hour agoEnjoy $60 Off the Apple Watch SE 2 44mm
Waiting for a deal on an affordable Apple Watch? Wait no more- today, the Apple Watch SE 2 is down to just $219 from its original price of $280 on Amazon. The second generation Apple Watch SE comes with a ton of useful features for daily living, including a sleep tracker, health sensors, and its […] The post appeared first on iLounge.1 hour agoApple Vision Pro Best Buy app now available
Retail giant Best Buy has launched a new app for customers. The new app, called ‘Envision’, allows users to browse through different products and see how they would appear in their room or house. Best Buy claims that the app can help consumers ‘plan their ultimate technology home setup’, with 3D models available and for […] The post appeared first on iLounge.1 hour agoApple Watch Ultra 2 appears in refurbished page in China
Apple has begun selling refurbished Apple Watch Ultra 2 models in China. China is the first to have the refurbished Apple Watch Ultra 2, discounted by around 15% compared to the brand-new counterpart. As a refurbished model, Apple says that the device has undergone thorough inspection, cleaning, and testing before being resold to the public. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.1 hour agoUpcoming iPad Air to have a mini-LED screen
The new 12.9-inch variant of the iPad Air is said to have a mini-LED display as the current 12.9-inch iPad Pro, according to Display Supply Chain Consultants. Display Supply Chain Consultants CEO Ross Young claimed that the upcoming iPad Air will have the mini-LED while the smaller 10.9-inch variant will have a standard LCD screen. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.02:30 pmAnker’s portable power station gets you through blackouts and campouts [Review] ★★★★☆
Power go out? The Anker Solix C800 Plus allowed our reviewer to charge multiple devices and power various appliances. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:29 pmWant to do more with AirPods Pro 2? Try these 5 features
Apple delivered a solid update to its best wireless earbuds with the launch of . Apple has since turned it up to 11 with five more features added to gen-two AirPods Pro. more…02:22 pmEU's antitrust head is ignoring Spotify's dominance and wants to punish Apple instead | AppleInsiderEU's antitrust head is ignoring Spotify's dominance and wants to punish Apple instead
Antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager still wants to favor the dominant music streaming service in the EU, and says that Apple must allow Spotify's latest iOS antisteering update immediately.The European Union suspects Big Tech firms are avoiding their responsibilities to the publcCentral to Spotify's iOS app is the addition of a link to its website, and details showing EU users the different pricing there. Previously not allowed by Apple, this is now permitted under EU regulations, but Spotify has been complaining that Apple is blocking the update.Speaking to CNBC the EU's Margrethe Vestager said her office was continuing to investigate Spotify's complaint that it is being prevented from reaching its audience. Spotify is currently the leading music streaming service in the world, while Apple Music is variously in fourth or fifth place. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:15 pmApple Watch Series X concept will make you want it now
A designer created several images of an Apple Watch Series X concept device that includes leaked/rumored features. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:03 pmTaylor Swift’s 31-song double album hits Apple Music
Taylor Swift’s “Tortured Poets Department” meeting has officially been called into session and, surprise, it’s a 31-song mega double album… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:00 pmApple Removes WhatsApp, Threads and Telegram From China App Store
China ordered Apple to remove some of the world's most popular chat messaging apps from its app store in the country, the latest example of censorship demands on the iPhone seller in the company's second-biggest market. WSJ: Meta's WhatsApp and Threads as well as messaging platforms Signal, Telegram and Line were taken off the Chinese App Store Friday [non-paywalled link]. Apple said it was told to remove certain apps because of national security concerns, without specifying which. "We are obligated to follow the laws in the countries where we operate, even when we disagree," an Apple spokesperson said in a statement. These messaging apps, which allow users to exchange messages and share files individually and in big groups, combined have more than three billion users globally. They can only be accessed in China through virtual private networks that take users outside China's Great Firewall, but are still commonly used. Beijing has often viewed such platforms with caution, concerned that these apps could be used by its citizens to spread negative content and organize demonstrations or social movements. Much of the news China censors at home often makes it beyond the Great Firewall through such channels. Read more of this story at Slashdot.01:54 pmLimited supply: Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro is $200 off
Apple resellers are competing for your business with a $200 price cut on the current 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 Pro chip, 18GB RAM and 512GB of storage.At press time, Apple Authorized Resellers B&H Photo, Amazon and Adorama all have the standard M3 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch marked down to $1,799, a discount of $200 off retail. At Adorama specifically, the offer requires the use of exclusive promo code APINSIDER — with the code also knocking $50 off optional AppleCare.Buy for $1,799This particular spec features Apple's M3 Pro chip with an 11-core CPU and 14-core GPU. It also comes equipped with 18GB of unified memory and 512GB of storage, making it a popular configuration for many Apple users. Continue Reading on AppleInsider01:53 pm∞ The Dalrymple Report: Caitlin Clark, Spotify features, and Dumb comparisons
It is a big week for women's basketball as college star Caitlin Clark went No. 1 in the WNBA draft. As incredible as her college career was, some fans are outraged at her salary. Dave and I dig into how much she's getting paid and why. My iPhone doesn't connect to my new truck using CarPlay, so I can't use Maps or Apple Music. This forced me into getting a subscription to Spotify and it has some really cool features. We are all looking (cautiously) forward to AI, but some of the new products are really bad. We take a look at one of them. Follow this podcast Show Notes: Caitlin Clark went No. 1 in the WNBA draft. Some fans are outraged at her salary Spotify features Dumb comparison of the week Great Phil Schiller quote about Steve Jobs The AI Device Revolution Isn’t Going to Kill the Smartphone The Ai Pin Shows and movies we're watching Masters of the Air, Apple TV+ Garry Shandling’s show & The Larry Sanders Show01:30 pmGet 100GB of cloud storage, just $25 for life
Enhance your storage for life with 100GB of Amaryllo Cloud storage, now just $24.97. Don't miss this cloud storage deal. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:10 pmNetflix subscribers hit 270M – but company won’t reveal them from now on
The number of Netflix subscribers increased by 9.3M last quarter, to hit 270M globally – way higher than analysts had expected. However, the company says that it won’t (normally) reveal subscriber numbers in future … more…01:02 pmSurprising report claims the iPhone 17 Plus will have a smaller screen
Macworld Since the first iPhone launched with a 3.5-inch screen back in 2007, Apple has followed a path of slow but steady increase, from the 4-inch iPhone 5 in 2012 to the 6.7-inch 15 Pro Max last year. But one reliable analyst has predicted that next year, one iPhone’s screen will get smaller. Ross Young, an analyst who specializes in the displays supply chain and has an enviable track record, this week released a report (via 9to5Mac) in which he makes the startling claim that the iPhone 17 Plus will have a smaller screen than the 15 Plus (which is 6.7 inches) and 16 Plus (which is expected to be the same). He doesn’t name a specific measurement but says the 17 Plus will “sit in between” the smaller handsets–the 17 and 17 Pro–and the 17 Pro Max. Oddly enough, before we get to that point, Apple is expected to increase the screen sizes of two models later this year. Whereas the 15-series handsets line up like this: 15: 6.1 inches 15 Plus: 6.7 inches 15 Pro: 6.1 inches 15 Pro Max: 6.7 inches The 16-series handsets are expected to see size increases on the two Pro models: 16: 6.1 inches 16 Plus: 6.7 inches 16 Pro: 6.3 inches 16 Pro Max: 6.9 inches Assuming the rest of the line holds steady, that means the 17 Plus will have a screen somewhere between 6.3 and 6.7 inches. This seems like an odd regression, but makes a certain sense. Apple has in recent years shown itself to be very keen on pushing customers toward the more expensive models, and this would give the top-end 17 Pro Max yet another advantage over the cheaper 17 Plus. But it would be the first time an iPhone display got smaller after an update, even if we’re only talking about a couple of tenths of an inch. We only believe this rumor because Young generally is very reliable on display rumors. But even so, this is all a long way off. There’s still roughly five months to go until Apple launches the iPhone 16, and plans can change. Watch this space for more developments. iPhone