The National Labor Relations Board has accused Apple of violating employees' rights to organize and advocate for better working conditions by maintaining a series of unlawful workplace rules.

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Today Apple has released new beta updates, but not perhaps for the platforms we were all hoping for. Developer beta 3 is now available for visionOS 2.1, watchOS 11.1, and tvOS 18.1. However, new betas for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS are mysteriously absent.

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Klarna, which offers monthly payment plans as a service, is now an official Apple reseller. Customers can purchase iPhone, AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, Mac and more directly from Klarna’s app or website with monthly payment options.

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Need a router upgrade but don’t want to break the bank? This deal will give you faster internet speed whenever you need it for bandwidth-intensive tasks. Today, the eero Max 7 Mesh WiFi Router is down to just $449.99 from its original price of $600 on Amazon. Boasting wireless speeds of up to 4.3 Gbps, […]

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A U.S. labor board believes that Apple has violated employees' right to organize and forced them to adhere to overly strict standards and contracts.


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On Monday, the National Labor Relations Board launched a complaint against Apple, claiming that it required its employees to sign illegal confidentiality, non-compete, and non-disclosure agreements. The complaint also alleges that Apple over-enforced social media and misconduct policies on its employees.

The statement, seen by Reuters, accuses Apple of "interfering with, restraining, and coercing employees in the exercise of" their rights under federal labor law.


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Halide for iPhone 16 is out today with expanded Camera Control features that bring simplicity to the somewhat complex button. The makers of Halide emphasize a desire to make their app’s Camera Control features as simple and useful as tradition shutter buttons on dedicated cameras.

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Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a new all-time low price on Apple Pencil Pro that is now sitting at $99 shipped. While this might be an excellent condition open-box listing, it does include the full 1-year Apple warranty and now joins a new Amazon all-time low on the most affordable blue model M2 iPad Air as well as some of the best prices yet on the latest Apple Watch SE 2 configurations with the 2024 official Apple band updates. From there, we have accessories offers in the form of Belkin MagSafe chargers, Matter smart plugs, Twelve South...

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• Slower than rival VPNs.
• Inflexible payment options.

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Norton Ultra VPN is a solid offering from a company dedicated to securing your tech, but its pricing structure, lack of browser integration and slower speeds make it hard to recommend over others.

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Tata's iPhone factory in India has now been closed indefinitely after a fire, and Apple may have to turn back to China to avoid a shortfall in production.


Pegatron facility (Source: Pegatron)
The fire at Tata's plant in Tamil Nadu, India — formerly owned by Pegatron — started on September 28, 2024, and has been put out. After authorities initially saying that it was "unlikely" that the plant would reopen soon, reports now say that because of extensive damage, the facility is closed indefinitely.

According to Reuters, the...

Steeper MacBook Pro price drops are in effect this October, with stacked instant and coupon discounts knocking up to $950 off every M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max model.


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We're tracking new markdowns across Apple's current MacBook Pro range, with every model now up to $950 off. Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama, in particular, is offering larger instant rebates across hundreds of SKUs that stack with promo code APINSIDER — with a bonus discount available on AppleCare as well with the code.


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When the iPhone 16 handsets were unveiled last month, there weren’t many surprises. Most of the upgrades had been leaked long before, or accurately guessed by well-informed analysts. But not everything we heard before the event proved to be correct.

One theory, supported by seemingly robust evidence, was that the new phones would bring a substantial increase in wired charging speed, all the way up to 45W if the power brick and other accessories supported it. (The 15-series iPhones deliver wired charging up to 29W.) This claim was made by a credible leaker and based on a Chinese regulatory filing.

Technically, the pre-event rumor was that the 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max would support...

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Apple’s M3-series MacBook Pro was released in the fall of 2023, but Apple has seemingly put the laptop on a more frequent update cycle, with reports of an M4 MacBook Pro coming before the end of 2024 hitting the rumor mill.

In this article, we are keeping track of all the rumors about the M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pro.

MacBook Pro M4 Release date: When will Apple update the MacBook Pro?

• Possible launch at an October Apple event.

It’s only been a year since the M3-series MacBook Pro were introduced in October 2024, but it looks like Apple is getting ready to update them again, despite the fact that the company seems to have forgotten to update many desktop Macs to run on the M3 series chips. With the arrival of the M4 in the iPad Pro back in May it looks like the...

Goldgenie, a luxury customizer of technology and gifts, has unveiled a 24k Gold M3 iMac, featuring a 24-inch 4.5 Retina display.

The post Want a 24k Gold M3 iMac? It’ll cost you $17,000 or more appeared first on Apple World Today.

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When we take our iPhones out of our pocket to make a call, send a text, or check our email, we expect them to work. When they don’t, it can be a frustrating experience, especially when you can’t get online. If you’re away from Wi-Fi, you’re dependent on a cellular connection, and when that isn’t available, you’ll be alerted with an SOS icon in the status bar. Here’s what it means and how you can fix it.

What is SOS mode?

SOS mode doesn’t mean your iPhone is in distress. Rather, it means your device isn’t connected to a cellular network and can only make emergency calls via satellites. This feature is available in Australia, Canada, the United States, the U.K., Japan, and parts of Europe. In other regions, it will say No Service or Searching. It requires an iPhone 14, 15, or 16 running iOS 18.2 or later.

Why is my iPhone is SOS mode?

There are several reasons why your iPhone may be in SOS mode:

Analysts say the iPhone 16 series costs Apple a few more dollars to produce than its iPhone 15 counterparts thanks to rising component costs.


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Aside from physical teardowns of the latest iPhone models, there are also cost breakdowns. One such analysis of Apple's iPhone 16 range pricing up individual components has determined that the new models cost more than the previous iPhone 15 generation.

This is not entirely surprising, as the iPhone 15 Pro Max cost approximately 12% more than its...

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to attend an iPhone launch event in the Steve Jobs Theater, Om Malik has shared a series of photos intended to give an inside view of Glowtime, together with his thoughts on what it’s like to be there.

The writer, photographer, and investor says that this event was quite different to previous ones as there was a new type of attendee …

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While some are calling it boring, there are lot of great spec updates in iPhone 16 Pro Max with the most impactful being significant improvement to photography workflows that affect everyone.


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Iteration is only a sin if it isn't being useful, and iPhone 16 Pro Max manages to be a quiet leap over iPhone 15 Pro Max despite looking nearly identical. The only real giveaway besides color is the incredible size of the device and the new button.

The last few iPhones have gone beyond the usual processor and camera updates by adding in some kind of special feature. iPhone 14 Pro...

A new study by Parks Associates shows that 71% of HomePod owners use their devices regularly.

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In celebration of World Teachers’ Day, Apple has launched all-new free classroom resources “to help educators and students embrace creativity in any lesson.” 

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Police in India have arrested a man who ordered an iPhone and then killed the courier rather than pay the cash-on-delivery fee.


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The phone was ordered via Indian online ecommerce site Flipkart, which has previously partnered with Apple over sales promotions. In this case, it's not clear what reseller was selling the iPhone via Flipkart, but whichever it was, it offered a Cash On Delivery (COD) option.

According to The Independent, the accused — identified only as Gajanan — and an accomplice named Akash ordered an iPhone worth approximately $1,800. Delivery agent Bharat Sahu then brought the iPhone...

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Everyone is talking about Meta’s Orion AR glasses so the horny one supposes we must discuss them. Yes, the Macalope, like many others, will now give you opinions about how Orion, a device you cannot buy, compares to the Apple Vision Pro, a device most people do not own.

He hopes you’re happy.

This is how the technology commentary sausage is made. Don’t look away. Observe as the ground animal products are fed into the casing made of intestines. Let’s start with The Verge and its coverage, titled, “Meta’s big tease”

Consisting of what look like an extremely chunky pair of Ray-Bans, a wrist sensor, and a control module, the Orion AR glasses are a prototype and not available to purchase, which is just as well as Meta says they’d cost  “in the ballpark of $10...

A leak of the packaging for Apple’s 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro may have leaked, indicating a release at an October media event. After both the Mac and the iPad lines failed to appear during Apple’s “Glowtime” event centering around the iPhone 16 handsets, a post on X this past Sunday The post, published by serial […]

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Here’s some feedback I’d like to put on Apple’s radar. Lock Screen customization is awesome, especially with new iPhone control options in iOS 18, but sometimes I just want to change my wallpaper. Trying out a new wallpaper has been rather complex since iOS gained Lock Screen customization, widgets, and now controls.

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Another major twist has occurred in the Epic vs Apple case that may end with everything getting thrown out thanks to new precedents and a lack of evidence from Epic.


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The Epic vs Apple saga resulted in an injunction forcing Apple to remove its anti-steering rules, but Epic wasn't happy with Apple's implementation. After more back and forth, Apple was meant to produce 1.3 million documents related to the...

It’s been seven years since Apple acquired Beddit, a platform specializing in sleep monitoring. In 2022, the company began phasing out Beddit products by removing them from retail stores. Now Apple has also removed Beddit apps from the iOS App Store, so users can no longer download them.

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Apple has withdrawn from discussions to invest in OpenAI's $6.5 billion funding round, though reasons for the decision remain unclear. The company still plans to proceed with integrating ChatGPT into Siri. MacRumors reports: The development comes just a month after WSJ reported that Apple was considering an investment in OpenAI as part of a fundraising effort that could value the AI company at over $100 billion. The high valuation reflects the intense competition in the artificial intelligence sector that OpenAI helped ignite with ChatGPT's launch in late 2022. While Apple has stepped away, other major tech companies remain involved. Microsoft, which has already invested $13 billion in OpenAI, is expected to contribute about $1 billion to this latest round. Nvidia is also reportedly in talks to participate. OpenAI's transition into a for-profit structure may have factored into Apple's decision. Last week, Reuters reported on OpenAI's plan to restructure its core business into a for...

Update 7:21 p.m. ET: Verizon says its network is functional again.

Update 5:38 p.m. ET: Verizon is slowly fixing the ongoing outage. In a new statement, the company says: “Verizon engineers are making progress on our network issue and service has started to be restored. We know how much people rely on Verizon and apologize for any inconvenience some of our customers experienced today. We continue to work around the clock to fully resolve this issue.”

Verizon is experiencing a massive outage, according to subscribers across the United States. Several of us here at 9to5Mac are also affected by the outage and are unable to an access any sort of cellular connectivity. This includes cellular data, phone calls, and text messages.

As of 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT, reports from affected Verizon users are still flooding in.

In a talk at King's College London, Stephen Fry explores the promise and threat of artificial intelligence, concluding that the core danger is greed and suggesting that our best hope may lie in regulating and controlling AI like money.

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Amazon is clearing out remaining Apple Watch Series 9 inventory, with clearance prices available on both aluminum and stainless steel models.


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With the launch of the Apple Watch Series 10 and new Apple Watch Ultra 2 case color, retailers are making room for fresh inventory with blowout prices on closeout models to the tune of $150 off.


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Funn Media makes some of our favorite health and fitness apps (plus one of the most addictive iPhone games ever). This year, Funn Media is rolling out updates to its full suite of apps to take advantage of iOS 18, including new Control Center widgets, support for new Home Screen features, and much more.

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With the second Prime Day event of the year on the horizon, the Apple iPad Air with an M2 chip just got its deepest discount yet. You can get the M2 iPad Air for $549 at Amazon, a $50 discount from its MSRP.

In our review of the iPad Air, we gave the tablet a 4-star rating and noted how great the processor upgrade is while also appreciating the tablet now comes with 128GB minimum storage capacity. Another feature we love about the iPad Air is the screen, even though it hasn’t really changed from the previous model with the M1 chip. The Liquid Retina display has a solid 500 nits brightness, which means you’ll have a great experience even when using it indoors or outside in bright sunshine.

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Apple TV+ has a strong October lineup coming up. One of Apple’s most hyped new series, Disclaimer, is debuting full of mystery and intrigue. The beloved comedy Shrinking, from Ted Lasso’s creator, gets its second season. Plus there are several other brand new series, a documentary film, and more. Here’s everything new that’s coming in October.

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if you occasionally need a stand for your iPhone but don’t want the bulk of a permanent attachment, this magnetic phone grip offers an on-demand solution that’s both convenient and stylish. This week, I am looking at the .

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All of us should use iPhone passcodes and any of us can forget them, but few of us are New York City mayors being indicted for corruption and claiming to have changed the code to help investigators.


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Following news of his indictment in September 2024, more details have emerged of how investigators seized the Apple devices owned by Mayor Adams in November 2023. The full court filing shows that while two of his cellphones were seized then, they did not include his personal iPhone.

"When Adams produced his personal cellphone the next day in response to a subpoena," says the filing, "it was 'locked,' such that the device required a...

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• Interesting, fun UI and approach to removing unwanted files from your Mac.
• Excellent performance and range of supported local, network, and Web-based volumes.
• Great value for money.

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• Unable to easily access Google Drive and iCloud Drive’s online content given sandboxing between the developers.
• Minimal communication from the parent company since 2021 has left users wondering about the future of the product.

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DaisyDisk succeeds in making it pretty simple (and actually somewhat fun) to track down and eliminate space-hogging files on your Mac.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook tweeted that the company intends to donate to relief efforts associated with fallout from Hurricane Helene.


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Hurricane Helene made landfall on September 26 as a Category 4 hurricane, causing over 500 miles of destruction and resulting in a death toll of more than 100. Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina were the hardest hit, but the impact was also felt in other areas.

In response, Apple plans to donate an undisclosed sum of money to hurricane relief efforts. The announcement was made in a post to X by Cook on Monday.


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Verizon customers are discovering their iPhones aren't properly working on the network, in an outage that seems to have affected hundreds of thousands of customers.


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Mobile phone networks can have the occasional downtime or outage, and they are usually limited to specific areas, a selection of customers, or a short period of time. For Verizon on Monday, it seems that the outage is quite serious.

Users have taken to social media to complain that they can't connect to the network. The comments generally ask if the network is down for anyone else, with devices seemingly deregistering from the network.


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Apple TV+ is reportedly rethinking its approach to theatrical releases following the anticipated release of “F1,” a high-budget racing drama starring Brad Pitt. The film, set to premiere in June 2025, could be Apple TV+’s last major theatrical release. Despite being the first streaming service to win a Best Picture Oscar with “CODA” in 2022, […]

Apple is reportedly developing a new Home Hub that combines features from its HomePod and iPad. According to sources, the device will have a square display and use Apple’s A18 chip for advanced AI capabilities. This hybrid product aims to offer a more interactive and intelligent experience for users, enhancing their smart home setups. A […]

Time and again, Apple’s Find My technology turns out responsible for tracking stolen goods. In the case of a recent Connecticut theft, a very expensive Ferrari was tracked down thanks to the millionaire owner accidentally leaving AirPods in the vehicle.

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Following the recent macOS Sequoia update, users are encountering problems with their USB ports. The update, released on September 16, introduced new features, but it also caused technical difficulties for some users. Reports are surfacing across online forums, where users express frustration with malfunctioning USB ports. USB Ports Not Recognizing Devices Many users have experienced […]

California is home to many of the country’s largest AI innovators, including Apple. Today, they’re all breathing a sigh of relief. Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a major AI regulatory bill that came to his desk, while nonetheless highlighting the ‘real threats’ posed by AI.

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The growing phenomenon of dating app burnout is leading major players to do at least a partial pivot into friend-finding, according to a new report …

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Want to know all about the newest Apple iPhones? The iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max 10 were announced at Apple’s September 2024 event on September 9 and are now available to buy.

The updates generally correlated with what we expected:

• iPhone 16: same 6.1-inch display, A18 processor, Action button and touch-sensitive Camera Control on the side
• iPhone 16 Plus: same 6.7-inch display, A18 processor, Action button and touch-sensitive Camera Control on the side
• iPhone 16 Pro: larger 6.3-inch display, A18 Pro processor, new 48Mp ultrawide lens, touch-sensitive Camera Control joins Action button on the side
• iPhone 16 Pro Max (or Ultra): larger 6.9-inch display, A18 Pro processor, new 48Mp ultrawide lens, touch-sensitive...

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It’s no secret that Apple is planning to hold an event in October to launch new M4 Macs. Rumors say that a redesigned Mac mini is on the way, along with a refreshed iMac and MacBook Pros. But according to a new leak, the most exciting upgrade might be to one of 2024’s most maligned models.

Apple introduced the 14-inch M3 Macbook Pro in October 2023 to replace the aging 13-inch model. It brought a design to match the high-end models, along with a ProMotion display and extra ports, including HDMI and an SD card...

Actor and TV host Joel McHale lost his Apple Watch on a flight and after tracking its whereabouts with Find My, has a special offer for its new owner.


Apple Watches have to be unpaired from an iPhone before anyone else can use them
"The Bear," "Community," and "Crime Scene Kitchen" star Joel McHale is seemingly resigned to having left his Apple Watch behind on a flight. After discovering that he'd forgotten it, he checked Find My — and then took to Instagram.



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Apple doesn’t participate in big industry-wide events such as CES or E3. The most valuable company in the world holds its own events, thank you very much. Several times a year, Apple invites the press and industry professionals to Apple Park to hear all about its latest products and services. Apple calls these ‘events,’ and streams them live online to millions of watchers.

So far in 2024, Apple has held three events: one on Tuesday, May 7, at which it launched new iPads, a keynote to kick off WWDC on June 10, where the features coming in the new operating systems iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia were revealed, and an event on September 9 at which Apple unveiled the new iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10...