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- Saturday February 21
- 08:47 pmApple faces more pain as Trump's global import tariff grows from 10% to 15%
Barely 24 hours after responding to his "reciprocal" tariffs being struck down and his retaliation of a 10% global tariff, President Donald Trump has upped the damage by making it 15%.Tim Cook [left], President Donald Trump [right]On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that sweeping tariffs introduced by President Trump were done illegally. While Trump's retaliation was expected, it seems that he didn't believe he went far enough with his new tariff plan.Trump introduced a new global import tariff of 10% under Section 122 on Friday, which follows rules including being a uniform rate instead of country-specific, and for a limited term of up to 150 days unless Congress extends the period. However, Section 122 did permit temporary tariffs of up to 15%, higher than the 10% rate set by the President. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:30 pmIndie App Spotlight: ‘Summit’ is an all-in-one portfolio tracker for iPhone and iPad
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. If you’re a heavy investor, you might find yourself having accounts across various brokerages. Or, perhaps, you only invest with one brokerage but you find their app interface very ugly. Summit solves both of these problems, providing a clean all-in-one interface for tracking all of your investments across Apple devices. more…08:16 pmNew limited-time Apple Card offer now available: Earn $75 in Daily Cash
Once again, Apple has dropped a limited time Apple Card offer for new users who choose to sign up. Traditionally, the Apple Card does not offer a sign up bonus, so this is worth looking into. more…07:43 pmApple's latest Ferret AI model is a step towards Siri seeing and controlling iPhone apps | AppleInsiderApple's latest Ferret AI model is a step towards Siri seeing and controlling iPhone apps
Apple is still working on ways to help Siri see apps on a display, as a new paper explains how it is working on a version of Ferret that will work locally on an iPhone.A ferret in the wild - Image Credit: Pixabay/Michael SehlmeyerThe work by Apple to bring Siri up to speed with other AI systems usable on a smartphone is gradually accelerating. While immediate attempts to bring a new more contextual Siri to fruition isn't quite ready for primetime, Apple is still looking to the future for other updates it can do to its assistant and Apple Intelligence.It seems that the path ahead is to focus on its strength: local processing of queries. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:10 pmWhat to expect at the ‘special Apple Experience’ [Cult of Mac podcast No. 8]
This week on the "Cult of Mac" podcast: The "special Apple Experience" on March 4 doesn't sound like a typical Apple event. What could it be? (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:18 pmApple’s upcoming AI smart glasses are starting to sound a lot more exciting
Earlier this week, Bloomberg reported that Apple will be “accelerating” the development of three upcoming AI wearables: smart glasses, a pendant, and AirPods with cameras. These three products are all meant to integrate Siri deeper into our everyday lives, and I’ll be focusing on the glasses aspect of it. more…04:44 pmThe Apple Watch Series 11 42mm GPS $100 Off
The Apple Watch provides you with insights into your health, allowing you to take an ECG at any time of the day, get notified of irregular rhythm or low or high heart rate, and potentially detect sleep apnea. You can know your sleep score, a simple and easy way to understand your sleep quality. The […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:43 pmFuture MacBooks Being Integrated With Privacy Screen Technology
Apple is planning to provide new privacy features for MacBooks, releasing them in the next 3 years with privacy screen technology built into the MacBooks. Apple is going to integrate technology that prohibits off-axis viewing angles, meaning that people looking from the side be obscured or darkened. Those passing by or peeking at the user’s […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:42 pmiPad Pro May Not Be Getting Significant Upgrades For Years To Come
The iPad Pro is expected to be left untouched for years to come, with no big updates coming to the device. The iPad Pro will not be receiving any significant updates for a long time, with the prices of the OLED panel increasing and showing no signs of coming down. The company maintains the normal […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:40 pmPublic Beta For AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Pro 3 Now Available
A public beta firmware has been released by Apple today for the AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Pro 3. The firmware is currently exclusive to beta testers and developers, featuring a new build number of 8B5034f. The company released the firmware last week that’s exclusive to developers. The company has begun testing for […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:39 pmThe AirPods Pro 3 Is $39 Off
The AirPods Pro 3 feature the best Active Noise Cancellation for in-ear devices, eliminating up to 2x more noise compared to its predecessor to fully immerse yourself in the game, movie, show, or music. You can experience 3D audio with a new acoustic architecture. The Apple earbuds feature a built-in heart rate sensor that allows […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:38 pmApple Shows How Many Devices Are Running On iPadOS 26 and iOS 26
Adoption figures for the iPadOS 26 and iOS 26 have been shared by Apple, showing how many iPads and iPhones are running on the current version of the software. The numbers are based on the iPads and iPhones purchased on the App Store on February 12 this year. It says that 66% of the iPads […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:36 pmApple Releasing A Revamped Sales Coach App
Apple is planning to release a Sales Coach App that is rebranded for the iPad and iPhone this month. The Sales Coach app will come in an update to the current SEED app of the company. It will supply tips and training resources to employees who are Apple Authorized in reseller stores and Apple Stores. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:35 pmApple Wants To Create A More Established Presence In The Smart Home Market
Apple has a long list of rumored new products for this year, like a new line of home products that will see them push a bigger presence in the market of smart homes. The company is anticipated to be releasing the HomePod Mini 2 any time now, with no major changes in design, although it […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:34 pmThe AirPods 4 Is $30 Off
The AirPods 4 have been redesigned to give the user comfort for all-day use with a shorter stem, better contours, and convenient quick-press controls for calls and music. It’s powered by the H2 chip, with voice isolation that improves call quality in loud conditions, allowing you to hear the person on the other side of […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:32 pmiPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Models Will Have New Features
Jeff Pu, analyst, reports that the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will have five new features. The device will have a variable aperture, the 48MP Main Fusion camera is said to have a variable aperture for controlled light, have the N2 Chip, be powered by the A20 Pro Chip made with the first 2nm […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:31 pmIndonesia Getting Coverage For AppleCare+
Apple announced the release of coverage for AppleCare+ in Indonesia, enabling technical support and hardware protection to consumers across Indonesia. The majority of Apple products have a limited one-year warranty covering defects in manufacturing and hardware failures. Indonesia getting AppleCare+ also extends the company’s repair and support coverage through their network of Service Providers that […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:29 pmMeta Ray-Bans to Have Facial Recognition
Facial recognition may be coming to the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses as early as this year. The people associated with the plan talked to The New York Times- the feature is called Name Tag, internally allowing wearers to get information and identify people. Meta is reported to still be researching which individuals will be recognizable […] The post appeared first on iLounge.02:50 pmYour Mac has hidden tools — this $30 app makes them visible
Mac utility sale: MacMagic is an easy way to unlock hidden Mac features without memorizing Terminal commands. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:25 pmToday in Apple history: Apple and Cisco settle over ‘iPhone’ name
On February 21, 2007, Apple struck a deal with Cisco over the iPhone trademark. A look at the InfoGear iPhone and Steve Jobs' bold move. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)