Thursday July 3
19:05
DOJ lack of TikTok ban enforcement appears to be due...
A FOIA request revealed the letters sent to Apple and big tech over the TikTok ban, and they claim the law wouldn't be enforced due to it interfering with the President's management of foreign affairs.
Lack of TikTok ban enforcement due to Article II interpretation
TikTok was banned originally due to the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act that was signed into law under the Biden administration, though it was brought about by President Trump's desire to ban the app. However, he changed his tune when he discovered his supporters used the platform, so he signed an executive order immediately after being sworn in that would...
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16:24
Apple reverts China slump, sees first iPhone...
For the past two years, Apple has been having a tough time in China. Just recently, the U.S. trade war and local incentives from the Chinese government really got in the way of iPhone sales. However, Apple seems to be regaining control of the situation.
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14:07
Apple will report its quarterly results for April,...
13:37
Apple to reveal tariff-stricken Q3 results on July 31
Apple is set to detail earnings for the third fiscal quarter of 2025 on July 31 in an investor call, though all eyes will be on how unstable tariff policies have impacted the company.
Apple to reveal earnings for Q3 in July. Image source: Apple
Apple's Q3 tends to be quieter than the rest since holiday sales are long over and spring releases don't always drive the market, but 2025 has something the others didn't — Trump tariffs. Apple shared that it expected to take at least a $900 million hit to its bottom line if nothing changed from March.
Things did change, however, as the Trump administration agreed to back off its seemingly random "reciprocal" tariffs for 90 days as deals were worked...
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13:37
AirTag’s newest feature is perfect for travel, here’...
Vacation season is here, and for many, this could be the first time traveling since Apple gave AirTag a brand new feature in iOS 18.2. Here’s how that feature works, and why it’s perfect for your upcoming trip.
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12:26
iPhone buying guide: Best iPhone to buy in 2025
Macworld
Deciding which iPhone to buy has always been tricky and no doubt you have many questions. Which screen size is best for you, and how much storage do you need? Should you save money by selecting an older model, or should you splash out on the latest iPhone? Which iPhone is the best compromise between specs and value for money?
In this article, we talk you through each of the phones currently available from Apple, to help you decide which is best for you. We discuss iPhone prices, specs and features, paying particular attention to the cameras, screens and durability, and how the design of each handset differs, so you should leave feeling much more confident about which iPhone you should get.
For more help with your choice see our full reviews of the latest iPhones (linked below) and our Best iPhone comparison chart where we compare...
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12:06
Best NAS drives for Mac
Macworld
There are three types of storage you can use with your Mac. External storage devices like SSDs and hard drives can plug into your Mac and be used to back up your data or to extend your storage. There are also those little USB memory sticks you can use to store or transfer files, these days they can hold up to 2TB of files in your pocket.
These days cloud storage is another popular solution, as it offers a simple way to access your data from anywhere, collaborate with teams of people, and it extends the amount of storage available on your Mac. With the advent of home working meaning fewer people are confined to the office, lots are turning to cloud storage for collaboration, but there are downsides to this, not least the fact that typical cloud...
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11:55
Apple Umeda Store to Open July 26 in Osaka, New...
11:43
Android Gains Message Editing for iPhone Chats,...
Android users can now edit messages they send to iPhones, marking a step forward in cross-platform messaging. Google Messages is beginning to roll out this long-requested feature, enabled through the updated Universal Profile 3.0 standard. However, the implementation isn’t seamless yet. Until recently, Android users could only edit Rich Communication Services (RCS) messages when texting […]
The post Android Gains Message Editing for iPhone Chats, Feature Still Incomplete appeared first on The Mac Observer.
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11:34
AWS showdown: Apple once considered providing cloud...
Apple reportedly was considering providing cloud services to app developers, as executives considered the creation of a rival offering to services sold by Microsoft, Google, and Amazon.
iCloud is Apple's main cloud service, but it apparently considered providing developers with more.
Developers often rely on cloud servers for various tasks, ranging from data storage to off-device processing. While the major names in the field include the lies of Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, Apple could've been another name on the list.
According to sources of The Information Apple has internally considered providing server-rentals to developers of iPhone and Mac apps. The deliberations, which have...
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11:24
Apple is right to ditch folding iPad plans in favor...
Apple has long been rumored to be working on the iPhone Fold and a foldable iPad. A new report claims that the iPad project is "paused," and I am convinced that it's the right decision.
The 'iPhone Fold' is expected to take familiar design cues - image credit AppleInsider
The folding device rumors have been plentiful in recent years, and the general belief was that something would be released in 2026 or thereabouts. Whether that would be a phone or some sort of tablet-laptop hybrid was unclear, depending on which analyst you listened to.
It's important to remember that this latest report, courtesy of DigiTimes, doesn't say that the foldable iPad has been canceled. Rather, it says that Apple has "...
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11:23
App Store Revenue Rises in June, But Gaming Spend...
Apple’s App Store posted a 12% revenue increase in June compared to last year, even as users pulled back on gaming. The data highlights a shift in user behavior, with rising downloads and spending in non-gaming categories like productivity and education. While downloads rose 4% year over year, the sharper rise in revenue suggests users […]
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10:55
Apple's iPhone 16 push delivers rare growth in...
While China's smartphone sales stall overall, Apple grabbed growth with smart pricing, subsidies, and its broad iPhone 16 lineup.
iPhone 16 lineup
Apple posted high single-digit growth in China's smartphone market during the second quarter of 2025. Sales rose on the strength of promotions and demand for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone Pro Max models.
Counterpoint Research reported that Apple's price cuts in May lifted performance despite modest overall market growth. China's smartphone sell-through in Q2 2025 is expected to show slight year-over-year growth.
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10:52
Apple continues to lead the global smartphone market...
10:45
Apple’s 2027 operating system updates allegedly...
10:35
Apple adds four new games to Apple Arcade
10:35
Apple Maintains Lead in Smartwatch and Earbud Markets
Apple continues to hold the top spot in both the global smartwatch and true wireless stereo (TWS) earbud markets, despite growing competition from Chinese brands. While Apple’s dominance is intact, its lead is narrowing, especially in the smartwatch segment where Huawei is gaining ground. Apple’s AirPods remain the best-selling TWS earphones worldwide, with a market […]
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10:27
Sorry Android users, these Google Photos features...
Macworld
Google has announced a UI redesign for its Photos app on iOS, updates that are being made available on the iPhone before they are released on Android. Google states that the updates make for a “simpler, more modern, and more intuitive UI.”
The changes include:
- A new light mode and the ability to match the iPhone’s setting of light or dark mode.
- Identification of date, time, and location at the top of a photo.
- Some actions have moved to the three-dot menu.
- Photo stacks and bursts now have simpler management with a three-dot icon associated with a selected thumbnail. Tapping it allows you to manage the stack.
- New badges offer a variety of actions, including changing the photo’s category, playing or...
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10:00
iPhone 17 Pro Max rumored to get a larger battery,...
A leaker claims to have specifications for the battery in the forthcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max, and they fit with previous reports about the phone being thicker than before.
Two iPhone 17 Pro Max models — render credit AppleInsider
In March 2025, a generally reliable leaker reported that the body of the iPhone 17 Pro Max was increasing in depth to 8.725 millimeters, compared to 8.25 on the iPhone 16 Pro Max. The supposition was that this would allow for a larger battery, and AppleInsider calculated that as small as the difference was, it could potentially mean up to an additional 400 mAh.
Now another often reliable leaker, ...
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09:41
Apple Arcade in July: Four new games are available...
Macworld
Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isn’t a little different from the likes of PlayStation Plus, EA Play, or Xbox Game Pass. If you’ve got questions about it, we’ve got plenty of answers.
Updated July 3, 2025: There are four new games added to Apple Arcade this month: Angry Birds Bounce, Crayola Scribble Scrubbie+, Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD+, Suika Game+.
What is Apple Arcade?
Apple Arcade is a gaming subscription service for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and AppleTV that features several hundred games. The games are a mix of genres and styles, and...
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09:35
Pre-Prime Day deals: Mac mini $199, AirTag $23, Dio...
Early Prime Day deals are heating up, especially with the 4th of July weekend on the horizon, and shoppers can reap special savings on clearance Mac mini computers, AirTags, and accessories.
Save on AirTags, docks, speakers & more.
Kicking off today's fresh early Prime Day deals is a blowout $199.99 price on a refurbished Intel Mac mini at Amazon-owned Woot. Equipped with a 6-core Intel Core i5 processor, this configuration has 8GB of memory and a 256GB SSD. It also has four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, one HDMI 2.0 port, and two USB-A ports.
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09:35
Apple Joins Threads, Instantly Gains Nearly 5...
Apple has finally joined Threads. The company’s official @apple account went live on Meta’s platform, pulling in nearly 5 million followers within minutes. This move follows nearly two years of silence from Apple on Threads, despite its other brands being early adopters. A Quiet Launch with Big Numbers Without posting a single update, Apple gained […]
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