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- 11:20 pmPoland Probes Apple Again Over App Tracking Transparency Rules
Poland has launched a new antitrust investigation into Apple's App Tracking Transparency rules, questioning whether Apple misled users about privacy while giving its own apps a competitive advantage over third-party developers. AppleInsider reports: On November 25, Poland's UOKiK has started another investigation into App Tracking Transparency, and whether Apple had restricted competition in mobile advertising. Reuters reports that, to the anti-monopoly regulator, ATT may have limited advertisers' ability to collect user data for advertising purposes while simultaneously favoring Apple's ad program. On November 25, Poland's UOKiK has started another investigation into App Tracking Transparency, and whether Apple had restricted competition in mobile advertising. Reuters reports that, to the anti-monopoly regulator, ATT may have limited advertisers' ability to collect user data for advertising purposes while simultaneously favoring Apple's ad program. This is not the first time that Poland has looked into ATT rules. In December 2021, the regulator held a similar probe following criticism from advertisers. It's not clear what that complaint determined, or if it is still ongoing. Regardless, in the new complaint, the logic is that Apple had a competitive advantage since its own apps were not subject to ATT rules, but third-party apps did have to deal with ATT. Since Apple didn't visibly ask for consent for its first-party apps in the same way, there is a presumption that Apple's rules only applied to other companies. This is despite Apple's repeated insistence that it doesn't use the same kinds of collected data in its own apps and services for marketing purposes, as well as its stance on privacy in general. In short, Apple apps don't use the data, so it doesn't pop up a dialog box asking the user if the app can use the data. There is also the argument that, in setting up an account with Apple, users are providing blanket consent to the company. Implementing ATT on its own apps would therefore be a waste of time, since that consent was already granted. Apple said that it will work with the regulator on the matter, but warned that it could force them to withdraw the feature "to the detriment of European consumers." Read more of this story at Slashdot.10:27 pm9to5Mac Daily: November 25, 2025 – iPhone 18 design rumors, Apple job cuts
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Roborock: Save up to 50% on Roborock’s flagship vacuums during their Black Friday event — but hurry, these deals won’t last long! more…10:27 pm9to5Mac Daily: November 25, 2025 – iPhone 18 design rumors, Apple job cuts
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Roborock: Save up to 50% on Roborock’s flagship vacuums during their Black Friday event — but hurry, these deals won’t last long! more…10:27 pm9to5Mac Daily: November 25, 2025 – iPhone 18 design rumors, Apple job cuts
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Roborock: Save up to 50% on Roborock’s flagship vacuums during their Black Friday event — but hurry, these deals won’t last long! more…10:23 pmApple gift guide 2025: Best deals and buying advice for every product
As the holiday shopping season kicks into full swing, it’s important to make sure you’re buying the right Apple product and getting the best deal possible. Here’s everything you need to know about what to buy and how to score some big savings on the best Apple gifts of the year. Keep up with all my favorite Apple gear at Best Buy. Updated November 25, 2025: New low prices on M5 MacBook Pro, AirPods 4, AirPods Max, and more. more…10:23 pmApple gift guide 2025: Best deals and buying advice for every product
As the holiday shopping season kicks into full swing, it’s important to make sure you’re buying the right Apple product and getting the best deal possible. Here’s everything you need to know about what to buy and how to score some big savings on the best Apple gifts of the year. Keep up with all my favorite Apple gear at Best Buy. Updated November 25, 2025: New low prices on M5 MacBook Pro, AirPods 4, AirPods Max, and more. more…10:23 pmApple gift guide 2025: Best deals and buying advice for every product
As the holiday shopping season kicks into full swing, it’s important to make sure you’re buying the right Apple product and getting the best deal possible. Here’s everything you need to know about what to buy and how to score some big savings on the best Apple gifts of the year. Keep up with all my favorite Apple gear at Best Buy. Updated November 25, 2025: New low prices on M5 MacBook Pro, AirPods 4, AirPods Max, and more. more…10:06 pmM5 iPad Pro vs M3 iPad Air: Which should you buy this holiday season?
iPads are pretty commonly gifted during the holidays, with 9% of iPad owners M5 iPad Pro to its recently released M3 iPad Air. more…09:53 pmNorth Carolina grants Apple a rare timeline extension on its RTP campus obligations
Apple was granted a four-year extension to retain an incentive deal worth up to $845 million in North Carolina. Here are the details. more…09:34 pmThe best cases for iPhone 17 Pro & iPhone 17 Pro Max
I've gathered more than a hundred cases for iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Let's walk through them all to help you find the best case for your needs.The list of cases encompasses dozens of brands, all with various styles. Many cases are offered in several colors or designs, even if not all are shown off here.I've broken the list down into different categories to help narrow down the looks. As I tried out each case, I looked for things like design, unique features, stands, Camera Control covers, MagSafe magnets, and more.Subscribe to AppleInsider on YouTube{"@context":"https://schema.org/","@type":"VideoObject","name":"I Tried 130+ iPhone 17 Pro & iPhone 17 Pro Max Cases So You Don't Have To!","description":"Testing over 130 cases and screen protectors for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max — so you don't waste your money.","thumbnailUrl":"https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qk4Iw9LUHt8/hqdefault.jpg","uploadDate":"2025-11-15T15:00:07Z","duration":"PT1H45M31S","embedUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=qk4Iw9LUHt8"} Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:33 pmwatchOS 26 has two powerful Health features for Apple Watch
watchOS 26 launched this fall, and two of the biggest Apple Watch additions are brand new health features: hypertension notifications and sleep score. Here are the details. more…09:24 pmApple shares hit new all-time intraday and closing highs
In Nasdaq trading today, shares of Apple Inc. rose to hit a new all-time closing high. Apple’s all-time intraday high was also set today… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:06 pmEasily download YouTube videos, playlists, and more using 4K Video Downloader Plus for Mac | 9 to 5 MacEasily download YouTube videos, playlists, and more using 4K Video Downloader Plus for Mac
Downloading content from YouTube for your own personal usage can be a challenge at times. 4K Video Downloader Plus is a simple Mac app that makes it much easier to do so, and it offers a fairly generous free version to get started. more…08:56 pmApple TV recently added three of its top-reviewed premieres of the year
Apple TV has an exciting early 2026 slate ahead, but it’s also been closing out 2025 strong, with three premieres from the last month being among the streamer’s best-reviewed offerings of the year. If you’re a new subscriber thanks to Apple TV’s Black Friday deal, here’s what you should check out. more…08:51 pmM5 Apple Vision Pro vs. Steam Frame: Spatial computing vs. VR gaming
The M5 Apple Vision Pro now has yet another rival, as VR headsets continue to pick up steam. Here's how Apple's headset compares to the newly announced Steam Frame.M5 Apple Vision Pro vs. Steam Frame: The two headsets offer different takes on virtual reality.Following the debut of the upgraded Apple Vision Pro with the M5 chip, October 2025 saw the release of a major competitor in the form of the Samsung Galaxy XR.Now, the M5 Apple Vision Pro will have to compete with one more virtual reality headset, this one coming from video game maker Valve. The Steam Frame is arguably the second major VR hardware release from Valve, following the debut of the Valve Index back in 2019. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:48 pmMLB's Angels could face massive damages because DEA won't return an iPad
A drug-contaminated iPad sitting in a federal evidence locker may unlock hundreds of millions of dollars in punitive damages in the Tyler Skaggs civil trial. Here's how.iPad AirSkaggs' family has filed a wrongful death suit against the Los Angeles Angels, alleging the team was negligent in handling drug issues within the organization and failed to protect Tyler Skaggs.Skaggs, a left-handed pitcher, died in 2019 after taking a fentanyl-laced pill provided by former Angels communications director Eric Kay. That alone would make for a high-stakes trial. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:46 pmSingapore tells Apple to curb iMessage scams spoofing government agencies
Singapore’s police have directed Apple to act against phishing and scam iMessage texts that impersonate the government. Here are the details. more…08:32 pmApple’s iPhone Pocket now sold out worldwide
Apple has collaborated with renowned Japanese fashion house ISSEY MIYAKE to launch the iPhone Pocket — a limited-edition knitted carrier… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:30 pmApple gets more time to build North Carolina campus, after years of delays
Apple's long-delayed North Carolina campus is effectively restarting, with state officials granting the company a few more years to meet its hiring and investment promises.Lake Betz at Research Triangle Park | Image credit: Abhiram JuvvadiAfter years of stops and starts, North Carolina has granted Apple a four-year extension to meet hiring and investment goals for its Research Triangle Park campus. Effectively, the process has started over again, with 2027 considered "year one" rather than the previously agreed-upon 2024.The Economic Investment Committee, the state board that approved the incentives in 2021, agreed to this extension on Tuesday at Apple's request. According to The Herald, until recently, the state could only extend such grant requirements a maximum of 24 months — though that changed in June. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:59 pmFestivitas gifts Mac users with snowfall and Shortcuts support, now on iPhone and iPad
A year ago, Festivitas charmed us by hanging Christmas lights from the Mac’s menu bar and Dock. Now Festivitas is back with two new features for macOS and the first version for iPhone and iPad. more…