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- 02:28 pmAll of the active antitrust cases Apple is fighting around the world
Turkey has just launched a potential antitrust case against Apple, but it is far from the only one. Here's where else Apple is facing down governmental regulators, and why.Apple is facing court cases around the worldProbably the most significant antitrust suit against Apple is the one in its own backyard — the Department of Justice has taken it to court. It's a peculiar case in how Apple stands accused of it doesn't do, but it's still the DOJ taking on one of America's greatest success stories.To be specific, this case is being brought by the DOJ and the attorneys general of 16 states plus the District of Columbia. It claims that Apple has an illegal monopoly over smartphones, despite the iPhone having only 52% of the US market. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:18 pmApple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:Seven new games launch on Apple Arcade, including Outlanders 2: Second Nature02:11 pmHere are the five new titles coming to Apple Arcade soon [U: Now available]
Apple has been into a monthly release cycle for Apple Arcade launches recently and it has just announced what’s on the horizon. At the end of May and into June, we’ll see Where Cards Fall come to Vision Pro, plus Rabbids: Legends of the Multiverse, Return to Monkey Island+, and more arrive on the platform. more…02:00 pmHow to block contacts from calling, texting and emailing
Spam calls and text messages are absolutely everywhere — you’ll want to know how to block a number on your iPhone to keep your sanity. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:57 pmMicrosoft, Nvidia, and Apple are bigger than China’s stock market
Microsoft Corp., Nvidia Corp. and Apple Inc. combined are now worth more than China’s stock market. The three companies… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:51 pmBartender’s developer confirms app’s acquisition, promises new owners will maintain app’s ‘integrity and quality’ | 9 to 5 MacBartender’s developer confirms app’s acquisition, promises new owners will maintain app’s ‘integrity and quality’
Earlier this week, users of the popular Menu Bar utility, Bartender, were surprised to learn that the app had been sold months ago with no formal announcement. Users on Reddit expressed concerns about whether the app was safe to use anymore. Now, the app’s original developer and owner has released a formal statement. He confirms the app’s acquisition by new owners, and seeks to bring assurance that Bartender’s future is bright. more…01:45 pmThe iPhone 16 Pro Max dimensions have leaked—and we have questions
Macworld We’re just three months away from the unveiling of the iPhone 16, and as usual, we already know a lot about it thanks to a steady stream of rumors. The latest concerns the iPhone 16 Pro Max and we can’t wait to see it. According to Ice Universe on X (formerly Twitter), the iPhone 16 Pro Max will have similar dimensions to the iPhone 15 Pro Max despite sporting a larger screen for the first time since the iPhone 12 (6.9 inches vs 6.7 inches): iPhone 16 Pro Max: 163 × 77.6 × 8.26mm iPhone 15 Pro Max: 160 x 76.7 x 8.25mm Ice Universe reported earlier this week that the iPhone 16 Pro will have the thinnest bezels ever in a smartphone, with a 1.153mm border around the screen which they say will be “the world’s closest smartphone to a borderless sci-fi form factor.” The last time Apple increased the size of the iPhone Pro Max was with the 12 series when it jumped from 6.5 inches to 6.7 inches, which resulted in a similar increase in dimensions: iPhone 11 Pro Max: 158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm iPhone 12 Pro Max: 161 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm So while the iPhone 16 Pro Max will be the largest iPhone Apple has ever made, the number that stands out is the thickness, which Ice Universe claims will remain roughly the same on the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Back when the iPhone 12 launched, Apple trimmed the thickness considerably, but won’t be reducing it here. With the launch of the iPad Pro, device thinness has taken on a new importance, so it’s a little surprising that Apple couldn’t reduce the thickness to under 8 millimeters. Still, the 6.9-inch iPhone 16 Pro Max will feel incredibly thin, especially with the weight reduction that we got last year with the switch to titanium. Apple is expected to release the iPhone 16 at an event in September. You can follow all of the latest rumors in our superguide. iPhone01:30 pmPump up the volume at your next BBQ with this Sony Bluetooth speaker [60% off]
High-end audio features make this Sony XE300 portable Bluetooth speaker a must for summer fun. Get on for just $79.99 (regularly $199). (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:24 pm9to5Mac Overtime 020: iPad Pro exclusively
Fernando and Jeff discuss using iPad Pro exclusively over Mac, favorite iPad Pro features, and the one must have sleeper accessory for Apple’s new tablet. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts. You can also watch this episode on YouTube and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more. more…01:10 pmiOS 18 Mail app AI features: Smart replies, tone change, auto-sort, more
A new report suggests Apple may announce a number of iOS 18 Mail app AI features during WWDC. These include the option to automatically create Smart Replies to emails, as well as the ability to draft a reply yourself and then ask Siri to change the tone – for example, ‘make this sound more professional’ … more…01:00 pmWhat to expect at Apple’s WWDC24: AI, major iOS revamp and more
Get a sneak peek of what to expect at WWDC24. Preview the latest advancements in AI for iPhone, Mac and other Apple devices. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)12:42 pmHow Tim Cook’s Apple missed the AI revolution
As it scrambled to catch up to the AI revolution it missed, Tim Cook's Apple is set to announce an array of generative AI (GenAI) features… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.12:34 pmMeta is using your data to train AI models; Europeans can opt out [U: Investigations]
Update: Both the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office and the European Commission have now launched investigations into the legality of making it opt-out instead of opt-in. If you use Instagram or Facebook, Meta is using your data to train its AI models. The company uses posts as training material for its generative AI systems. Privacy legislation in the UK and European Union means that the company is forced to offer an opt-out option – but it is doing so in a rather sketchy way … more…12:28 pm$150k Samsung micro-LED TV shows why Apple isn’t yet using the tech
It’s not unusual in pieces around Apple’s move to OLED for iPads (now) and MacBooks (in future) to have someone ask in the comments why the company doesn’t just skip ahead to micro-LED. The latest Samsung’s micro-LED TVs point to two very good reasons … more…12:28 pmApple Glass rumors resurrected thanks to eyeglass hinge patent application
The Apple Glass concept has seemingly resurfaced in a patent application discussing a potential hinge mechanism for the long-rumored headgear.Hypothetical smart glassesFollowing the introduction of the Apple Vision Pro, the rumor mill has previously speculated that smart glasses could be on the way. Made to be thinner than a typical VR or AR headset, Apple Glass rumors positioned the device as a lightweight AR platform that's closer in form to spectacles.In a patent application surfacing on Thursday and originally filed on February 14, 2024, Apple offers a description of a "Dual-Axis Hinge Mechanism." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:53 ameBay dropping Amex card support, citing ‘unacceptably high fees’
eBay is dropping Amex card support, emailing users to advise that it will no longer accept American Express cards for payments from mid-August … more…11:44 amiOS 18 Mail app will get huge AI enhancements & summarizations with 'Project Blackpearl' | AppleInsideriOS 18 Mail app will get huge AI enhancements & summarizations with 'Project Blackpearl'
Apple's Mail application is getting a massive AI upgrade with Project BlackPearl. Here's how iOS 18 will make your life better, and your working day easier.Project BlackPearl will greatly enhance the Mail app with machine learning and AIPeople familiar with the matter have revealed exclusively to AppleInsider that the Mail app will receive substantial improvements through Apple's new AI initiative. In pre-release versions of the company's upcoming operating systems, expected at WWDC, search results within the Mail app include information from Contacts, as well as locations and locally stored documents.This means that the Mail app will be able to take advantage of Apple's on-device Ajax LLM for more varied search results. This will also allow for so-called "Smart Replies" to emails, generated by Apple's AI software. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:28 amChange to Adobe terms & conditions outrages many professionals
A change to Adobe terms & conditions for apps like Photoshop has outraged many professional users, concerned that the company is claiming the right to access their content, use it freely, and even sub-licence it to others. The company is requiring users to agree to the new terms in order to continue using their Adobe apps, locking them out until they do so … more…11:22 amThe 5th Generation iPad Air with M1 Chip is $199 Off
Pining for an iPad with OLED screen but don’t have the budget yet? You can take a detour and grab the M1-powered iPad Air for $200 off. Today, the 5th Generation iPad Air WiFi 256GB is down to just $549 from its original price of $750 on Amazon. The M1-powered iPad Air is more capable […] The post appeared first on iLounge.11:21 amBack to school Apple promo expected soon
Apple might be bringing back its back to school promo in Canada and the United States due to the prevalence of online ads. Apple-sponsored ads have popped up recently on Instagram, where university and college students are enticed to purchase Macs. In the description, students could get the products with education savings, as well as […] The post appeared first on iLounge.