Google Maps Quietly Added This Long-Overdue Feature for Drivers
Google Maps on iOS quietly gained a new feature recently that automatically recognizes where you've parked your vehicle and saves the location for you. Announced on LinkedIn by Rio Akasaka, Google Maps' senior product manager, the new feature auto-detects your parked location even if you don't use the parking pin function, saves it for up to 48 hours, and then automatically removes it once you start driving again. Saving your parking spot in Maps isn't a new ability in itself. You could already do that manually by tapping your location on the map and then choosing Saved Parking. The difference here is that the whole process is automated for you. Akasaka explains what you need to do to get the feature to work: Get in a car with Google Maps and connect to your car with USB, Bluetooth or CarPlay, and once you're done driving, there's a little pin waiting for you when you open Google Maps next – a personal parking Maps valet, just for you. When you drive again, the pin goes away, just like that.Automatic parking location saving started rolling out on iPhone about a month ago, but since then another feature has gone live that will now use any custom car icons you've set up as a parking icon, instead of the default "P" icon. Google added custom car icons to Maps in 2020, and eight new car shapes and colors were added earlier this year. As things stand, the new auto-save parking place feature only works on iOS. While a similar parking reminder can be found on Android, the icon will only go away if the user manually removes it. (Via 9to5Google.)Tag: Google MapsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Pebble Unveils $75 iPhone-Compatible Smart Ring for Quick Voice Recordings
Pebble today announced the Pebble Index 01, a simple smart ring that's designed for recording information. It is equipped with a microphone and a button to start a recording, but little else. Priced at $75, the Index 01 does not require an internet connection or a subscription, and it doesn't record unless the button is pressed. Recordings are sent to a connected smartphone, and can be saved as a note, added to a calendar, or set as a reminder. Information is processed by open source speech-to-text and AI models locally on an iPhone or Android smartphone. It is customizable, and single or double button clicks can be set to control different actions like switching to a new song, taking a photo, or activating smart home devices. The device is made from stainless steel, and it is available in three colors, including silver, gold, and black. Sizes range from 6 to 13. It is resistant to water, and no charging is necessary. Pebble says the battery will last for 12 to 15 hours of recording, which equates to 10-20 recordings per day that are 3-6 seconds in length. Since there is no replaceable battery and no option to charge, the ring is meant to be recycled when the battery dies. The Pebble Index 01 is priced at $75 and is available for pre-order from the Pebble website. It will ship in March 2026, and after that, the price will increase to $99.Tag: PebbleThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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EU Takes Credit for Apple and Google's Upcoming iPhone-Android Data Transfer Tools
The simplified smartphone switching Apple and Google are adopting is an example of how the Digital Markets Act (DMA) benefits users and developers, the European Commission said today. Apple and Google are making it easier for users to switch between iPhone and Android smartphones, adding an option to transfer data from another smartphone during the device setup process. Apple and Google are implementing this functionality because the DMA requires services to offer effective data portability to avoid data lock-in to an operating system. The EC says the new interoperability is a "direct result of the DMA." The European Commission welcomes the cross-OS data portability solution that has been communicated by Apple and Google. This is an example of how the Digital Markets Act (DMA) brings benefits to users and developers. This OS portability solution will allow users to easily transfer data from iPhone to Android and vice versa when they set up a new device. It will support many types of data, including: contacts, calendar events, messages, photos, documents, Wi-Fi networks, passwords, and even data from third-party apps. It will also work wirelessly. These are major upgrades compared to the currently limited data transfer solutions. The DMA is also the reason why Apple and Google designed a simplified eSIM transfer solution earlier this year. The EC says that both new features were made possible by "extensive engineering work and collaboration" between the two companies, along with "intensive discussions with the Commission." Taken together, the eSIM transfer and the OS data portability solutions will greatly simplify the experience of users who want to switch from an iPhone to an Android phone, or vice versa. This improved data portability across platforms brings more user choice, which drives competition and creates more incentives to innovate. Users should be able to pick a new phone based on innovative features, not based on where their data is locked. Apple and Google are currently testing the new smartphone switching solution. Google implemented it in an Android Canary build, and Apple is expected to add it in a future update to iOS 26. Apple and Google will support transferring contacts, messages, photos, documents, Wi-Fi networks, passwords, information from third-party apps, and more. Though Apple and Google are implementing simplified switching due to DMA requirements, it is functionality that will be rolled out worldwide and not just in Europe. The European Commission is highlighting DMA wins because earlier this year, Apple commissioned a study that said the Digital Markets Act has failed to lower App Store prices for consumers. Apple said the DMA has "failed to live up to its promises," and has only delivered "less security, less privacy, and a worse experience for consumers across Europe."Tags: Android, European Commission, European UnionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Former Apple COO Jeff Williams Joining Disney's Board of Directors
Former Apple chief operating officer Jeff Williams may soon join Disney's board of directors. The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors nominated Williams to be a new independent director, and he will stand for election at the 2026 annual shareholders meeting. Williams was Apple's chief operating officer from December 2015 to November 2025, when he retired from Apple. Williams was in charge of Apple's worldwide operations, customer service, and support. He also led the Apple Watch engineering and health initiatives, and headed up the design team from 2023 until his retirement. In a statement, Williams said that he looks forward to contributing to Disney's growth. "I have long admired Disney's legacy of pairing imagination with innovation--leveraging new technologies in bold, creative ways to bring to life timeless stories and entertain its guests," said Williams. "It is an honor to be nominated to the board of this storied company. I look forward to working with Disney's talented leadership team and contributing to the company's ongoing journey of creativity and excellence." Disney's board will expand to 11 members with Williams, and he is set to join Bob Iger, GM CEO Mary Barra, former Morgan Stanley Executive Chairman James Gorman, former Sky CEO Jeremy Darroch, Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald, and others.Tag: Jeff WilliamsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iPhone Fold Expected to Claim 22% of Foldable Market, 34% of Revenue in First Year
Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone is expected to spur strong growth in worldwide foldable smartphone shipments in 2026, according to new estimates shared by IDC. IDC believes the ‌iPhone‌ Fold will capture over 22 percent unit share and 34 percent of the foldables market value in its first year due to an expected $2,400 starting price point. Right now, the foldable market is dominated by Samsung and Google. "The launch of Apple's first foldable iPhone will mark a turning point for the foldable segment," said Francisco Jeronimo, vice president of client devices at IDC. "This move is likely to boost category awareness and drive consumer interest. Apple tends to be a catalyst for mainstream adoption of new categories. Although foldables will continue to be a niche segment from a volume perspective, it will become a relevant value driver for most vendors offering foldables, as average selling prices will be 3 times higher than a standard smartphone." The overall foldable smartphone market is expected to grow 30 percent in 2026 thanks to Apple joining the market, with some growth also expected from Samsung's Galaxy Z Trifold launching in January 2026. Rumors suggest Apple's first foldable iPhone will debut in fall 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models. The ‌iPhone‌ Fold is expected to feature book-like design that folds horizontally, opening out into a larger iPad mini-sized display. The device will be around 5.5 inches in size when folded, but it will open up to around 7.8 inches. Apple has worked to eliminate the crease with a reinforced hinge, and it could be one of the first foldable devices with no visible crease. Details on what to expect from Apple's foldable ‌iPhone‌ can be found in our iPhone Fold roundup.Tag: IDCThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Offering Up to 3 Free Months of Apple Arcade With Holiday Gift Card Purchase
Apple is offering U.S. customers who purchase and redeem an Apple Gift Card three months of free access to Apple Arcade. Holiday gift card purchases made before January 6, 2026 are eligible for the ‌Apple Arcade‌ trial, as long as the card is redeemed by January 13, 2026. The offer is available to new or qualified returning ‌Apple Arcade‌ subscribers, but it is not an option for existing ‌Apple Arcade‌ subscribers. New subscribers can try ‌Apple Arcade‌ for three months, while returning subscribers get two months of access. There is no minimum denomination required for the gift card purchase, and the gift card can be acquired from the Apple retail store or Apple online store. Apple gift cards from third-party retailers or new value added to an Apple Account balance are not eligible for the ‌Apple Arcade‌ trial. Only one trial per Apple Account is available. Apple will provide the bonus code immediately after gift card redemption to an Apple Account balance. An Apple Account with a payment method on file is required, and the plan will automatically renew at $6.99 per month unless it is canceled. ‌Apple Arcade‌ is Apple's subscription gaming service, offering over 200 games with no in-app fees or ads. Up to six family members can access ‌Apple Arcade‌ with a single subscription.Tag: Apple ArcadeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Google Photos for iOS Gets Redesigned Video Editor
Google is rolling out a redesigned video editor on iOS devices, providing an updated design that is "faster and easier to use." There's a universal timeline with support for multi-clip editing and storytelling, plus an adaptive canvas that makes editing simpler. Tools that you need to edit photos and videos are easier to access, and Google says "everything you need is right where you expect it to be." When creating videos, users can browse the Photos music library and quickly add a soundtrack to a highlight video. There are also several features that are available on Android devices that could expand to iOS devices in the future. Android users have access to templates with pre-set formats that include built-in music, text, and cuts that are synced to a soundtrack, along with the option to add custom text overlays. Google says that the new features will be available to users starting today.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple to Make More Foldable iPhones Than Expected
Apple has ordered 22 million OLED panels from Samsung Display for the first foldable iPhone, signaling a significantly larger production target than the display industry had previously anticipated, ET News reports. In the now-seemingly deleted report, ET News claimed that Samsung plans to mass-produce 11 million inward-folding OLED displays for Apple next year, as well as 11 million accompanying external displays. With Samsung Display serving as the exclusive supplier of these components, the production plan implies that Apple's own target output for the first-generation foldable ‌iPhone‌ is in the range of 10 million finished devices, since suppliers usually produce more components than Apple needs to account for yield and quality variations. This production plan is more than 30% higher than initial industry expectations, which placed early foldable ‌iPhone‌ shipments between six million and eight million units. Those earlier estimates were based on the historical performance of the global foldable smartphone market, which has hovered just above 20 million units annually. The report reiterated that the device is expected to feature a book-style, inward-folding design with a 5.35-inch external display and a 7.58-inch folding internal display. It is believed to contain an advanced hinge design and specialized material properties to minimize the crease in the folding display. Apple reportedly plans to adopt Color Filter on Encapsulation (COE), a method that removes the traditional polarizer layer and integrates its functionality directly into the OLED stack. Eliminating the polarizer can reduce thickness and improve brightness. The device is also rumored to incorporate an Under Display Camera (UDC), allowing the internal display to achieve a more seamless full-screen appearance without a punch hole or visible camera cutout. The first foldable ‌iPhone‌ is expected to launch next year alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iPhone 18‌ Pro Max.Tags: ETNews, Foldable iPhone, SamsungThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Pay Now Lets You 'Pay Later' With Klarna in Two More Countries
Klarna is now available as a buy-now, pay-later option when using Apple Pay in France and Italy. This financing option lets you pay for your Apple Pay purchase in monthly installments, with the shortest payment plans being interest free. Eligible customers can split purchases into three monthly installments, or choose to pay up to 30 days later, without paying any interest. For higher-value purchases with longer payment plans, Klarna says it offers competitive interest rates. Klarna was already available via Apple Pay in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Spain, and Sweden, so there are now eight countries supported. Apple discontinued its own buy-now, pay-later service called Apple Pay Later last year, and instead started partnering with third-party providers, including Klarna, Affirm, and Synchrony. Availability of these providers varies by country. When checking out with Apple Pay online and in apps, iPhone and iPad users can select "Other Cards & Pay Later Options" to access installment payment plans from Klarna and other financing partners, where available. Starting with iOS 26, the buy-now, pay-later options are also available for in-store Apple Pay purchases.Related Roundup: Apple PayRelated Forum: Apple Music, Apple Pay/Card, iCloud, Fitness+This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Arcade Adding These Four Games in January
Apple Arcade will be adding four new games on Thursday, January 8, including True Skate+, Cozy Caravan, Sago Mini Jinja's Garden, and Potion Punch 2+. True Skate+ is a skateboarding simulation game with realistic physics. You can flick a virtual skateboard with your fingers to perform various tricks. Cozy Caravan is a kid-friendly, single-player game in which you navigate a caravan through picturesque landscapes, helping communities along the way. Sago Mini Jinga's Garden is another kid-friendly game in which you plant gardens, harvest ingredients, and explore the open world at your own pace. Potion Punch 2+ tasks you with mixing powerful potions. Apple Arcade is a subscription service that provides access to hundreds of games across the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. All of the games are free of ads and in-app purchases. In the U.S., Apple Arcade costs $6.99 per month, and it is also bundled with other Apple services in all Apple One plans. Apple Arcade can be accessed through the App Store and Apple Games apps.Tag: Apple ArcadeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple's M5 iPad Pro Returns to All-Time Low Black Friday Prices at Up to $180 Off
Amazon and Best Buy today opened up big discounts across the M5 iPad Pro lineup, offering as much as $180 off select tablets. Prices start at $899.00 for the 256GB Wi-Fi 11-inch M5 iPad Pro at Amazon, down from $999.00. All deals in this sale match — or beat — the record low prices we tracked during Black Friday. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. For the larger models, you can save up to $180 on the 13-inch M5 iPad Pro on Amazon this week. If you're shopping for the 2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi model, Amazon has this tablet for $2,219.00, down from $2,399.00, as well as a few other 13-inch models between $100 and $170 off. $100 OFF11-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB Wi-Fi) for $899.00 $100 OFF13-inch M5 iPad Pro (512GB Wi-Fi) for $1,399.00 In regards to the Amazon discounts, many of the deals are beginning to see delayed delivery estimates, with some arriving after the Christmas holiday. If you're shopping for holiday presents, be sure to get your orders in soon. 11-Inch M5 iPad Pro 256GB Wi-Fi - $899.00 ($100 off) 512GB Wi-Fi - $1,099.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy] 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,474.73 ($125 off) 1TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,576.00 ($123 off) 2TB Wi-Fi - $1,851.00 ($148 off) 2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,999.00 ($100 off) 13-Inch M5 iPad Pro 256GB Wi-Fi - $1,197.00 ($102 off) 512GB Wi-Fi - $1,399.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy] 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,756.00 ($143 off) 1TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,851.00 ($148 off) 2TB Wi-Fi - $2,129.00 ($170 off) 2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $2,219.00 ($180 off) If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iFixit Launches Free iOS Repair App With AI-Powered FixBot
iFixit today announced the launch of a new iFixit app that's available to download from Apple's App Store (and the Play Store on Android devices). It includes all of the iFixit repair guides in a format that's ideal for mobile devices, along with a workbench that keeps track of repairs, a battery lifespan predictor, and an AI repair buddy called FixBot. The iFixit repair app is able to monitor an iPhone's battery in real time, providing graphs of how a battery deteriorates over time. The graphs provide users with advanced notice of when a battery might need to be replaced. FixBot is able to provide AI assistance to solve issues with smartphones, laptops, tablets, and more. Users can describe a problem with text or voice, and FixBot will provide help with diagnosis and repair. FixBot can respond to questions verbally for hands-free use, and there's also an option to share images with the AI. iFixit says that FixBot is trained on millions of successful iFixit community repairs rather than generic information, which makes it a useful repair tool. FixBot is available in the iFixit app, and it can also be used on iFixit's website. The app includes all of iFixit's repair guides, but it is aware of what smartphone the user has and will default to showing repair information for that device for quick information on fixes. There are options for purchasing repair parts directly from iFixit, with the app able to check for device compatibility before a purchase is made. iFixit did have an app that was available up until 2015, but Apple pulled it from the App Store after iFixit tore down an Apple TV developer kit. Apple said that iFixit violated the Apple terms of service with the teardown, and banned the iFixit developer account. Ten years later, iFixit was allowed to return to the ‌App Store‌. The iFixit app can be downloaded from the App Store for free, and more information on the app is available on iFixit's website. Access to FixBot is free for now, and later, there will be both a free version and a $4.99 per month Enthusiast plan with document uploads.Tag: iFixitThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in Hong Kong
Apple has announced the availability of Tap to Pay on iPhone in Hong Kong, allowing independent sellers, small merchants, and large retailers in the region to use ‌iPhones‌ as a payment terminal. Tap to Pay allows iPhones to accept payments via Apple Pay, contactless credit and debit cards, and other digital wallets‌‌‌. All transactions are encrypted, and Apple has no information about what is purchased or the person who made the purchase. No additional hardware or credit card machine is required‌ to use Tap to Pay on iPhone. The feature uses NFC technology to securely authenticate the contactless payments, plus the feature also supports PIN entry, which includes accessibility options. From today, Adyen, Global Payments, KPay, and SoéPay are the first payment platforms in Hong Kong to offer Tap to Pay on iPhone. Apple says the rollout cuts across key sectors, including taxi, retail, food and beverage, and professional services. Tap to Pay on ‌iPhone‌ launched in February 2022 in the United States, and since then, Apple has expanded it to more than 50 countries and regions around the world. Tags: Hong Kong, Tap to Pay on iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Google's First AI Smart Glasses Coming in 2026
Google is developing two pairs of smart glasses with artificial intelligence that will launch in 2026, the company said today. The first set of glasses have AI integration and are designed for screen-free assistance with built-in speakers, microphones, and cameras for speaking to Google Gemini. Users will be able to take photos using the camera, and then ask Gemini questions about their surroundings for real-time help. The second set of glasses has the same AI capabilities along with an in-lens display that is able to display helpful information like turn-by-turn directions or live translation captions. Both sets of glasses will connect to a smartphone, with processing done on that device. The glasses will run Android XR, Google's platform for wearables. Google is partnering with Samsung to develop the glasses, plus it is working with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, two companies that design eyeglasses. Google says that its glasses options will be stylish, lightweight, and comfortable enough to wear all day. The Google smart glasses will compete with the Meta Ray-Bans and any upcoming products from Apple. Meta already has Ray-Ban and Oakley glasses with AI and Ray-Bans with an in-lens display. Rumors suggest that Apple is working to unveil its first set of AI smart glasses as soon as 2026.Tag: GoogleThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 233 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 are planned for future release versions of the Safari browser. ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ 233 includes fixes and updates for Animations, HTML, MathML, Rendering, Web API, and Web Inspector. The current ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ release is compatible with machines running macOS Sequoia and macOS Tahoe, the newest version of macOS. The ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ update is available through the Software Update mechanism in System Preferences or System Settings to anyone who has downloaded the browser from Apple’s website. Complete release notes for the update are available on the Safari Technology Preview website. Apple’s aim with ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ is to gather feedback from developers and users on its browser development process. ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ can run side-by-side with the existing Safari browser and while it is designed for developers, it does not require a developer account to download and use.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iPhone Users in Japan Can Now Send Messages via Satellite
iPhone users in Japan are now able to use Apple's Messages via satellite feature, Apple said today. Messages via satellite works on the ‌iPhone‌ 14 or later and the Apple Watch Ultra 3, allowing users who have no cellular or Wi-Fi connection to use satellite connectivity for messaging. When attempting to send a message with no cellular or Wi-Fi connection, ‌iPhone‌ users in Japan will see a message that prompts them to connect to the nearest satellite. After connecting, users can send and receive iMessages, SMS messages, emoji characters, and use the Messages Tapback feature. Messages sent via satellite offer the same end-to-end encryption as messages sent over Wi-Fi or cellular. Japanese users already had access to emergency SOS via satellite and the option to share location via satellite in the Find My app, so the new Messages via satellite option joins those two features. iOS 18 or later is required for Messages via satellite on ‌iPhone‌, while the feature needs watchOS 26 or later on the ‌Apple Watch Ultra 3‌. Satellite connectivity continues to be free for all ‌iPhone‌ and Apple Watch users with supported devices.Tag: JapanThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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ICEBlock App Developer Sues Trump Officials, Claims Apple Was Pressured to Remove App
The developer behind the ICEBlock app that Apple removed from the App Store at the Trump administration's request is suing for suppression of free speech. The lawsuit names Pam Bondi, Kristi Noem, and other government officials, accusing them of First Amendment violations (via NPR). Key to the lawsuit is a statement from Bondi, who claimed Apple removed the app after the government asked Apple to do so. "We reached out to Apple today demanding they remove the ICEBlock app from their ‌App Store‌ -- and Apple did so," said Bondi. ICEBlock allows iPhone users to report the location of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents when the agents are spotted in public. The app was removed from the ‌App Store‌ in early October, though people who downloaded it before it was pulled are still able to use it. ICEBlock had over a million users when it was removed from the ‌App Store‌. Joshua Aaron, the app's developer, argues that the creation, distribution, and promotion of ICEBlock is lawful and protected by the First Amendment. He claims that the government officials named in the lawsuit used the authority of their offices to pressure, threaten, and coerce Apple to remove the app. This lawsuit challenges these government officials' unconstitutional threats and demands against Apple, which pressured it to remove the ICEBlock app from the App Store. In particular, Attorney General Bondi's coercion of Apple has censored Aaron and ALL U Chart,Inc., which owns ICEBlock's intellectual property, by making ICEBlock--their speech--unavailable to the public. Apple is not named in the lawsuit, and is not being targeted by Aaron. When the app was removed from the ‌App Store‌, Apple said that the app violated guideline 1.1.1, and made it clear that it was removed at the behest of the government. Information provided to Apple by law enforcement shows that your app violates Guideline 1.1.1 because its purpose is to provide location information about law enforcement officers that can be used to harm such officers individually or as a group. For this reason, your app will be removed from the App Store Aaron asks that the court allow ICEBlock to be reinstated, and that government officials be prevented from threatening or pressuring ICEBlock distributors.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Switching Between iPhone and Android Will Get Easier With New Apple and Google Collaboration
Apple and Google are teaming up to make it easier for users to switch between iPhone and Android smartphones, according to 9to5Google. There is a new Android Canary build available today that simplifies data transfer between two smartphones, and Apple is going to implement the functionality in an upcoming iOS 26 beta. Apple already has a Move to iOS app for transferring data from an Android device to an ‌iPhone‌, while Google has an Android Switch app that can migrate data from an ‌iPhone‌ to an Android smartphone. The new method will apparently replace the existing apps, offering a transfer function when setting up a new ‌iPhone‌ or Android device. The collaboration will apparently add "more functionality" and support for transferring data types that are not available to transfer with the current tools. Both Apple and Google are facing regulatory pressure around the world, with multiple countries scrutinizing practices that might keep customers locked into a platform. Making it simpler for users to transition from one platform to another will be beneficial to both companies.Tags: Android, GoogleThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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MacRumors Readers Can Get 30% Off Satechi's Best Qi2 Chargers, Bluetooth Trackers, and More
Satechi and MacRumors have partnered up this week to offer our readers an exclusive 30 percent discount on select products for a limited time. This sale is available only on Satechi's website, and it will run through December 15. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Satechi. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. To get the discount, add anything from the lists below to your cart and head to checkout. Once at checkout, you can enter the code MRHOLIDAY to get 30 percent off your order for this week only. This discount code takes 30 percent off each item in your cart, so you can purchase multiple accessories at once. Note: Use code MRHOLIDAY at checkout to see the discount. 30% OFFMacRumors Exclusive Sale at Satechi Products in this sale include Satechi's newest Qi2 charging stations and travel chargers, including the 3-in-1 Foldable Charging Station for $91.00, down from $129.99. You can also get both of Satechi's On The Go chargers on sale for 30 percent off with our exclusive code, priced at $56.00 for the 2-in-1 model and $70.00 for the 3-in-1 model. It's also worth noting that some products are under a "last chance" discount, leftover from Satechi's Cyber Week sale, and our exclusive code stacks with these markdowns. This means you can get ultra-steep discounts on Satechi's 2-in-1 Headphone Stand and Wireless Charger ($39.20, $40 off) and Thunderbolt 4 Dock ($147.00, $152 off). The code also covers 30 percent off Satechi's range of FindAll Bluetooth trackers, including the FindAll Keychain, FindAll Card, FindAll Luggage Tag, FindAll Glasses Case, and FindAll Passport Cover. We've listed every product that works with our exclusive MRHOLIDAY discount code below, so be sure to shop the sale before it ends on December 15. Wall Chargers 67W On The Go Slim Wall Charger - $42.00, down from $59.99 165W USB-C 4-Port GaN Charger - $84.00, down from $119.99 Wireless Chargers 2-in-1 Headphone Stand and Wireless Charger - $39.20, down from $55.99 2-in-1 Foldable Qi2 Charging Stand - $56.00, down from $79.99 On The Go 2-in-1 Charger - $56.00, down from $79.99 On The Go 3-in-1 Charger - $70.00, down from $99.99 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 Charging Stand - $91.00, down from $129.99 Bluetooth Trackers FindAll Keychain - $21.00, down from $29.99 FindAll Card - $24.50, down from $34.99 FindAll Luggage Tag - $31.50, down from $44.99 FindAll Glasses Case - $35.00, down from $49.99 FindAll Passport Cover - $42.00, down from $59.99 Docks and Hubs Pro Hub Slim - $56.00, down from $79.99 7-in-1 Slim USB-C Multiport Adapter - $56.00, down from $79.99 Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub Pro - $140.00, down from $199.99 Thunderbolt 4 Dock - $147.00, down from $209.99 Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro Dock - $245.00, down from $349.99 Miscellaneous On The Go Bluetooth Keyboard - $56.00, down from 479.99 On The Go Bluetooth Mouse - $21.00, down from $29.99 Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable - $28.00, down from $39.99 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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How Apple is Helping Apps Comply With Australia's Social Media Ban for Kids
Australia's new social media law goes into effect on December 10, 2025, and ahead of that date, Apple is sharing information on developer tools that are designed to help social media apps adhere to the law. Children under the age of 16 will no longer be allowed to use Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, YouTube (except for YouTube Kids), Snapchat, X, Twitch, Threads, and Kick in Australia, and those apps have to take "reasonable steps" to remove underage users from their platforms starting Wednesday. Apps will also need to prevent new signups from users under the age of 16, and there is a one-year transition period before penalties will begin. To assist developers, Apple provides the Declared Age Range API, which gives developers access to the age range of users. Other tools available include an option for an age suitability URL that provides more information on the app and its age-related content, app description pages that indicate age restrictions, and tools for setting higher minimum age ranges. Platforms that don't deactivate accounts created by children will face serious fines. Australia may also add more apps to its banned list over time, depending on the apps that kids adopt after not being able to access their current favorites. Australia is the first country to implement a total social media ban for children. More information is available on Apple's developer website.Tags: App Store, AustraliaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – MegaFon
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 15, 12:00 - 16:00 PSTDec 12, 13:17 PSTScheduled - The MegaFon network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 15 December 2025 at 12:00 PST until 15 December 2025 at 16:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to MegaFon Russia handsets.

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SMS Delivery Failure to 9mobile Network in Nigeria
Dec 12, 11:36 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery failure to 9mobile network in Nigeria. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 12, 11:34 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with SMS delivery failure to 9mobile network in Nigeria. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.

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Emergency Network Maintenance – JP-OSA (Osaka, JP)
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 16, 14:00 - 16:00 UTCDec 12, 16:44 UTCScheduled - We will be performing emergency network maintenance in our JP-OSA (Osaka, JP) Data Center beginning on December 16th, 14:00 UTC until December 16th 16:00 UTC. Customers in this region may experience brief connectivity disruptions during this window.

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On Call Engineers are Investigating an issue with SIP domain page not loading in console
Dec 12, 08:30 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with SIP domain page not loading in console. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.

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MS Delivery Delays and Failures to Movistar Network in Chile
Dec 12, 07:58 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays and failures to Movistar network in Chile. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 12, 07:54 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with SMS delivery delays and failures to Movistar network in Chile. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.

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Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – MTS
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 15, 18:00 - 20:30 PSTDec 12, 07:41 PSTScheduled - The MTS network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 15 December 2025 at 18:00 PST until 15 December 2025 at 20:30 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to MTS Russia handsets.

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DUR (Durban) on 2025-12-16
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 16, 00:00 - 07:00 UTCDec 12, 14:50 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in DUR (Durban) datacenter on 2025-12-16 between 00:00 and 07:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Sotovaja Svjaz MOTIV
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 15, 10:00 - 14:00 PSTDec 12, 06:27 PSTScheduled - The Sotovaja Svjaz MOTIV network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 15 December 2025 at 10:00 PST until 15 December 2025 at 14:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Sotovaja Svjaz MOTIV Russia handsets.

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On Call Engineers are Investigating an issue with SMS Delivery Delays and Failures To Telefonica in Costa Rica
Dec 12, 06:23 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue SMS delivery delays and failures to Telefonica in Costa Rica. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.

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United Kingdom Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – Vodafone
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 13, 15:00 - 20:00 PSTDec 12, 05:16 PSTScheduled - Our carrier partner Vodafone United Kingdom is conducting a planned maintenance from 13 December 2025 at 15:00 PST until 13 December 2025 at 20:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for Vodafone United Kingdom customers.Impacted Products: Lookup Identity Match, Legacy Identity MatchAndAttributes

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Veirfy – High Latencies Observed for create/check verifications
Dec 12, 04:35 PSTInvestigating - We are investigating high latencies with Verify for create/check verifications. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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SMS Delivery Delays To Telenet Network in Belgium
Dec 12, 01:34 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays to Telenet Network in Belgium. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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IAD (Ashburn) on 2025-12-15
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 15, 04:30 - 09:30 UTCDec 12, 08:00 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in IAD (Ashburn) datacenter on 2025-12-15 between 04:30 and 09:30 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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SMS Delivery Delays to Zain/CelTel in Niger
Dec 11, 15:58 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing . Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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MCI (Kansas City) on 2025-12-12
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 12, 11:00 - 22:00 UTCDec 11, 23:10 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in MCI (Kansas City) datacenter on 2025-12-12 between 11:00 and 22:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet – Purple – G1E70LL/A – $1,129.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet - Purple – G1E70LL/A $1,129.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display² 16GB unified memory 256GB SSD¹ 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Green – G1E41LL/A – $1,269.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU - Green – G1E41LL/A $1,269.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display² 16GB unified memory 512GB SSD¹ 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Nano-texture glass – Silver – G1K11LL/A – $2,119.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Nano-texture glass - Silver – G1K11LL/A $2,119.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display² 32GB unified memory 1TB SSD¹ 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Silver – G1K14LL/A – $1,779.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Silver – G1K14LL/A $1,779.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display² 32GB unified memory 512GB SSD¹ 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Nano-texture glass – Silver – G1K12LL/A – $2,459.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Nano-texture glass - Silver – G1K12LL/A $2,459.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display² 32GB unified memory 2TB SSD¹ 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Silver – G1K15LL/A – $1,949.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Silver – G1K15LL/A $1,949.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display² 32GB unified memory 1TB SSD¹ 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Silver – G1K10LL/A – $1,779.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Silver – G1K10LL/A $1,779.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display² 24GB unified memory 1TB SSD¹ 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…

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Apple Early Black Friday Sale at Best Buy: Deals on New and Refurbished + free shipping
Best Buy has early Black Friday deals on Apple brand products including AirPods, MacBooks, AirTags, Mac Minis, and more. Plus, you'll find deep discounts on accessories and refurbished devices. Shop Now at Best Buy

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Refurb Apple iPad Pro 5 12.9″ 128GB WiFi Tablet for $416 + free shipping
That beats our previous popular offer. The next best we could see elsewhere is around $600. A 1-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay

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Lowe's Early Black Friday Hand Tool Deals: Up to 55% off + free shipping w/ $35
You've got projects that won't wait—and the frustration of digging through mismatched drawers or settling for worn-out tools is not good for you or getting them done. That ends today. At Lowe's, the Early Black Friday Hand-Tool Sale is live, with deep discounts on trusted brands like Craftsman, DeWalt, and Kobalt, plus free shipping on orders $35 and up.If you've been waiting for the right moment to build a serious tool kit or replace tools that keep holding you back—this is it.We've pictured the Kobalt 297-Piece SAE and Metric Mechanics Tool Set for $99 ($50 off and a price low). Shop Now at Lowe's

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Weber Pellet Grills at Ace Hardware: $100 off + free delivery
Save $100 on a selection of Weber grills, including the pictured Weber Smoque Wood Pellet Grill for $899. Ace Rewards members get free delivery and assembly; it's free to join. Shop Now at Ace Hardware

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LG 24″ 1080p HDR 120Hz IPS LED Monitor for $87 + free shipping
Save $113 off list price. Buy Now at Best Buy Features 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution HDR10 HDMI Model: 24U41YA-B

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Whirlpool 25.2-Cu. Ft. French Door Smart Refrigerator for $1,200 + $40 delivery
That's a 50% savings. Buy Now at Best Buy Features Elevated Deli Drawer Interior Water Dispenser with Whirlpool Water Filtration Two-Tier Freezer Storage Adjustable Shelves Model: WRFF3236RZ

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Wilson NBA Prestige 29.5″ Outdoor Basketball for $10 + pickup
That's a low by $7. Opt for store pickup to avoid the $6.99 shipping fee. Buy Now at Walmart

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Simmons Optics ProSport 10x50mm Porro Prism Binoculars for $38 + free shipping
That's a low by $16. Buy Now at Walmart Features Bk7 prism glass 10x magnification 341-foot field of view 50mm objective lens

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