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- 10:19 pmApple warns Europe could force it to turn off key privacy feature
Apple may be forced to disable its app tracking transparency feature in Germany and other European countries amid regulatory scrutiny and industry lobbying.Apple may have to turn off its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) feature in Germany and other European countries. The company says regulatory pressure and lobbying from the advertising industry could force the change, affecting how users control app tracking.ATT is a feature that gives users the option to control whether or not an app can track them across the internet and services. Unsurprisingly, many users take advantage and select "ask app not to track" when prompted."Intense lobbying efforts in Germany, Italy and other countries in Europe may force us to withdraw this feature to the detriment of European consumers," Apple said in a statement seen by DPA International, first spotted by MacRumors. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:08 pmWith new acquisition, OpenAI signals plans to integrate deeper into the OS
The acquired firm was working on a tool to control macOS directly with AI.10:00 pmApple Loses Landmark UK Lawsuit Over App Store Commissions
A UK tribunal ruled that Apple abused its dominant position by charging app developers unfair commissions through its App Store, potentially costing the company hundreds of millions in damages. It marks the first major tech "class action" victory under the UK's collective lawsuit regime. Reuters reports: The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) ruled against Apple after a trial of the lawsuit, which was brought on behalf of millions of iPhone and iPad users in the United Kingdom. The CAT ruled that Apple had abused its dominant position from October 2015 until the end of 2020 by shutting out competition in the app distribution market and by "charging excessive and unfair prices" as commission to developers. Apple -- which has faced mounting pressure from regulators in the U.S. and Europe over the fees it charges developers -- said it would appeal against the ruling, which it said "takes a flawed view of the thriving and competitive app economy." The case had been valued at around $2 billion by those who brought it. A hearing next month will decide how damages are calculated and Apple's application for permission to appeal. "This ruling overlooks how the App Store helps developers succeed and gives consumers a safe, trusted place to discover apps and securely make payments," an Apple spokesperson said. Read more of this story at Slashdot.09:31 pmCounterpoint: Mac shipments up 15% in Q3, nearly double overall PC growth
A new report from Counterpoint Research shows Apple outpacing the overall PC market in sales growth during the third quarter. Here are the details. more…09:15 pmNew Dual Knit Band helps Apple Vision Pro feels noticeably lighter on your head
Apple's new Dual Knit Band delivers a more comfortable fit for Apple Vision Pro users. It features upper and lower straps that are 3D… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:03 pmThe M5 MacBook Pro runs hotter than the M4 it replaces
Macworld The M5 MacBook Pro is a nice upgrade over the M4 model it replaces, offering significant boosts in graphics and SSD speed, but it also comes with an increase in operational chip temperature. While testing the new MacBook Pro against the old, Vadim Yuryev of Max Tech found the gains that the M5 offers, but also showed that the new chip runs hotter and consumes more energy than the M4. Yuryev shows that during more intensive tasks, such as during CInebench’s 3D rendering test, the M5 has to throttle its performance to manage its temperature. The fan–both laptops have only one fan– runs much faster on the M5, too. Yurvey also uses a thermal camera to see the hot spots for each laptop, and notes that the M5 MacBook Pro runs at a temperature a little higher than the M4. Is the higher running temperature a problem? Not necessarily. The system does a good job of handling the chip so it can maintain a certain performance level and operate safely. But what it does show, as Yuryev points out, is that the one-fan design of the M5 MacBook Pro isn’t optimal and that a second fan or a different cooling implementation would better serve the chip. It feels like the M5 has the potential to do more with better cooling. Why didn’t Apple do that? Probably because of cost. The M5 MacBook Pro is Apple’s entry-level pro machine that starts at $1,599. The Pro and Max variants, meanwhile, start at $1,999 and come with a second fan. The M5 variants of those chips will likely arrive next spring. Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5, 2025) Read our review Price When Reviewed: $1,599 Best Prices Today: $1,584 at Amazon | $1599 at Apple | $1599 at Apple United States08:48 pmApple amongst US tech giants backing Trump's White House ballroom reno
Apple is among the major tech companies donating to fund President Trump's 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom that demolition has already started for, a project the President says will be privately financed.Apple CEO Tim Cook and President Donald TrumpApple is among several prominent tech companies that have made donations to help fund President Trump's ballroom project. Apple was found among the usual suspects, including tech giants Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft.The proposed ballroom will come in at an impressive 90,000 square feet. Trump has stated that the project will cost "about $300 million," although the administration had previously suggested a budget of $200 million. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:33 pmApple COO touts accelerated timeline for Houston-built AI servers
Speaking to Fox News Digital, Apple’s Chief Operating Officer Sabih Khan confirmed that the company is shipping U.S.-made AI servers from its new Houston plant ahead of schedule. Here are the details. more…08:26 pmHere’s everything new for Apple’s Photos app in iOS 26
Apple’s Photos app received a major overhaul last year, and iOS 26 brings a handful of new changes. Here’s everything new for the Photos app in iOS 26. more…08:18 pmApple's Houston AI server plant is shipping hardware to data centers early
Apple has begun delivering Houston-made AI servers to its data centers nationwide ahead of schedule, a step in scaling its in-ecosystem AI while reshoring some of its manufacturing.Inside Apple's R&D center in Austin, Texas | image credit: AppleApple's Houston plant is up and running, and is already shipping American-made servers built to power Apple Intelligence. The ahead-of-schedule shipments of servers shows how aggressively Apple is moving to reshore parts of its high-tech manufacturing pipeline.The servers are being dispatched to Apple's data centers across the U.S. to power its own in-ecosystem AI needs. They form the backbone of Apple Intelligence and will handle secure cloud processing for Apple's newly launched AI features. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:18 pmApple loses UK lawsuit over app store commissions
A London tribunal ruled on Thursday that Apple abused its dominant position by imposing unfair commissions on app developers… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:04 pmInstagram Stories now support AI-powered edits with the new Restyle tool
With the new restyle tool, users can now prompt Meta AI to make advanced edits to images and videos before sharing them as Instagram Stories. Here’s how it works. more…07:32 pmApple on short list of donors to Trump’s White House demolition ballroom project
Throughout this week, photos have shown demolition happening at the White House as much of the East Wing is being demolished. The images have been jarring as they show that President Trump’s plans for a privately funded ballroom mean replacing much of the East Wing, not just extending it. more…07:20 pmRumor Replay: Siri update, new foldable iPhone and iPad, A20 chip
This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: the latest rumors on Siri’s AI upgrades, foldable iPad and iPhone models, and next year’s A20 chips. Here are this week’s Apple rumors. more…07:01 pmFlorida’s iPhone bans in schools help raise test scores, study shows
A new study in Florida found that students separated from their cellphones during school hours had fewer absences and higher test scores… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:40 pmI found the perfect case for my Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro and it only cost $16
Macworld When I got the Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro, I also got a TechWoven case with it. As cases go, it’s a bit bulky for my tastes–its biggest flaw for me is that it hinders USB-C connectivity with a non-Apple USB-C cable that has a wider connector. Also, it masks the Cosmic Orange color, except for the camera plateau. I like the orange and want it to show. I poked around online to find a clear, thin case, and I found one that, after about a month of use, I like a lot: the Purluct Slim Case. Both the iPhone 17 Pro and the 17 Pro Max versions of the case sell for a little under $16 in the U.S. and £20 in the U.K. Buy a Purluct Slim Case for iPhone I was a little hesitant to try the Purluct case, mostly because Purluct appears to be one of those Amazon-only brands that created its name using a random word generator. But at this price, I was willing to give it a try for a month, and so far, it’s been great. It’s a plastic case that snugly fits well, but it’s not difficult to remove if needed. This case actually covers the camera plateau, but it has holes for the lenses, sensors, and flash, and the plateau covering has a raised ridge so the lenses don’t contact the surface if you rest the phone on its back. Purluct’s Amazon page says the case is “thinner than A4 paper,” and while I’m not sure about that claim, it’s certainly thin enough not to get in the way of any USB-C cables with wide connector casings that I’ve used. The case also does not hinder the use of the iPhone’s buttons. The Purluct case covers the camera plateau but has openings. The case itself does show scratches; in this image, you can’t see it, but there is a scratch ring because of MagSafe connectors.Foundry The Purluct Amazon page also says the case is “anti-scratch,” which is true of the phone but not of the case itself. The back of the one I have has several scratches and a noticeable ring from attaching it to a MagSafe charger. I’m okay with that; I wasn’t expecting the case not to show wear. The image above shows scratches, especially along the edge of the case, but these scratches aren’t that noticeable when I hold the phone. I’ve dropped the phone several times, and the case is holding up well. If you want a case that doesn’t show scratches, this one isn’t for you. If Purluct’s anti-scratch claim is that the case itself won’t scratch the iPhone when putting it on or taking it off, then so far that claim has held up. The small investment I made in the Purluct case has more than paid itself–my phone has been mishandled quite a bit for only being a month old and doesn’t show any signs of wear. If the Purluct case isn’t what you’re looking for, take a look at our best picks for iPhone 17 cases.06:17 pmOpenAI adds Sky team to give ChatGPT real control on your Mac
OpenAI's latest acquisition adds the team behind Sky, a Mac app that understands your screen, as it races Apple to make AI that actually helps you work.OpenAI acquires SkyThe deal was announced October 23, 2025, and brings Sky's entire team, led by co-founder and CEO Ari Weinstein, into OpenAI. Sky will be folded into ChatGPT, bringing its deep macOS integration and user-focused design to the popular AI assistant.Sky is a lightweight AI layer for the Mac that "floats" over the desktop and works within your apps. It can understand what's on your screen and perform actions such as writing, planning, or coding assistance without switching contexts. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:15 pmHere’s everything new Apple TV has coming in November
Apple TV (no longer with the +) kicks off November with one of its most highly anticipated premieres of the year: Pluribus, from the creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Other highlights include a holiday-set movie sequel, the return of a star-studded comedy, and more. Here’s everything new on Apple TV in November. more…06:13 pmCosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro's color-changing is probably not the owner's fault
You've probably seen the recent reports of Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro handsets turning pink and the blame being pointed at owners and cleaning. It's not that simple.iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange at launchCosmic Orange iPhones are stunners, and polarizing. For some, though, as we reported over the weekend, it doesn't seem to stay that way for everybody.Reports of Cosmic Orange iPhones gradually turning pink have been popping up for a week or so now. One in particular caught our eye, with Reddit user "DakAttack316" sharing photos of their once-orange iPhone 17 Pro Max. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:50 pmOpenAI acquires Sky, the team behind Apple’s Shortcuts
OpenAI has acquired Software Applications Incorporated, makers of Sky, which was recently founded by the team behind Workflow… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.