Thursday February 20
21:00
Yoto Mini review: A tiny, powerful, & endlessly...
Yoto Mini is a tiny, pocketable music player for kids and toddlers that shuns screens. While staying kid-friendly, it adds a surprising amount of tech for endless entertainment.
Yoto Mini review: The Yoto Mini goes with us everywhere
As music lovers, we want our children to experience it as we did. But options are a bit limited.
You can go with a smart speaker, but that isn't easily controllable for little ones. You can go vintage with a cassette or CD player to stay more low-tech, but they're breakable and also not kid-friendly.
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18:13
Jake from State Farm ends up on the Severed Floor in...
Mark S may have no idea who Jake from State Farm is, but a new ad featuring the insurance company and Apple TV+ hit "Severance" brings them together.
Jake from State Farm with Mark S from 'Severance' and new recruit Jamie S. Image source: State Farm
Apple is known for its well-shot advertisements, especially the ones that air during the holidays, but those aren't the only ads featuring Apple products. The company works with carriers and resellers to promote iPhones, its other products, and sometimes, its services.
An ad shared by State Farm on Thursday places a newly severed Jamie S with Mark S, played by Adam Scott, on the Severed Floor featured in Apple TV+ drama "Severance." She's shown a video of her "outie...
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17:44
Here’s how the iPhone 16e compares to iPhone 12, 13...
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Yesterday, Apple launched the new iPhone 16e, the cheapest new iPhone model in the lineup. It brings Apple Intelligence, Face ID, USB-C, the 48MP Fusion camera, and much more – all down to a starting price of just $599.
Obviously, the iPhone 16e is a noteworthy upgrade over the iPhone SE 3. However, there’s an easy comparison to be made to previous generation entry-level iPhones, such as the iPhone 12, 13, 14 and even iPhone 15 – for many great reasons. We’...
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17:39
C2 modem already in development for future iPhones
Apple only just revealed the C1 modem with iPhone 16e on Wednesday, but there's already a rumor about the C2 being tested internally.
iPhone 16e has the C1 modem. Image source: Apple
Apple has spent years trying to distance itself from Qualcomm and use its own in-house modem. The company has finally landed on the C1 modem used in iPhone 16e, calling it a "platform for generations."
According to a report from MacRumors sourced from an accurate leaker that uses a private account on X, Apple is already working on the...
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17:20
Apple's C1 modem is the first step towards...
The custom modem in the iPhone 16e lays the groundwork for future Apple projects, as the company intends to use its proprietary modems across future products.
Apple says its C1 modem is just the start.
On Wednesday, Apple announced the entry-level iPhone 16e, with a relatively modest design echoing the iPhone 14. One of the device's stand-out features is an all-new in-house modem. Created and designed exclusively by Apple, it replaces previously used Qualcomm technology.
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17:00
Apple Already Testing a C2 Modem for iPhones,...
Apple is already testing its second-generation C2 modem for future iPhone models, according to a leaker with a proven track record.
A private account on X with a history of sharing accurate information said the C2 modem has a C4020 identifier within Apple, which seems to confirm that it already exists. However, the leaker did not provide any further details.
The leaker has requested that we not link to their private account in our coverage of their posts.
Apple has publicly confirmed that it starts developing new iPhone chips several years in advance of them launching, so it is not surprising that the company is allegedly working on a C2 modem. Apple's second-generation modem should offer faster and more reliable 5G connectivity, and it could be even more power efficient.
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16:33
‘Tripsy’ trip planner app can now convert currencies...
Tripsy, a popular app to help users plan and organize their trips, has just received another major update with some useful new features. The new version of the app makes it easier for users to check their expenses in different currencies and also to see nearby places on a map.
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16:20
Apple Is Bringing Visual Intelligence To the iPhone...
Apple's Google Lens-like took called Visual Intelligence is coming to the iPhone 15 Pro, according to John Gruber of Daring Fireball. It's unclear which update will offer the feature but Gruber speculates it could arrive with iOS 18.4 in April. From a report: Visual Intelligence was originally introduced with the initial iPhone 16 lineup in September, and Apple showed it off as a feature that you launched from the Camera Control button. But yesterday, Apple announced that Visual Intelligence would be available on the iPhone 16E, which does not have the Camera Control button, through its Action Button.
That suggested that the feature could technically work with the iPhone 15 Pro, which also has an Action Button, and now Apple is confirming that Visual Intelligence will indeed come to that phone and be available via the Action Button. You'll also be able to launch Visual Intelligence from the Control Center on the iPhone 15 Pro, Apple told Gruber.
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16:00
Apple Says iPhone 16e's New C1 Modem is Just...
Apple's new C1 modem in the iPhone 16e is just the "start," according to the company's chipmaking chief Johny Srouji.
"C1 is the start," said Srouji, in an interview with Reuters. "We're going to keep improving that technology each generation, so that it becomes a platform for us that will be used to truly differentiate this technology for our products."
Apple confirmed to Reuters that it plans to use its own cellular modems across more products in the coming years. Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today said the iPhone 17 Air will also be equipped with the C1 modem.
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15:50
‘Severance’ gives Apple TV+ a rare spot on the...
According to Deadline, “Severance” is “definitely punching above its weight with the debut of Season 2,” giving Apple TV+ a rare spot on the Nielsen streaming charts.
With the release of the second episode of Season 2, the series drew 622 million minutes viewed across all episodes in the U.S. from January 20 to January 26, placing it at No. 5 on the streaming originals list. That’s one spot lower than the series was on the charts the week before, but it is a higher viewing time than the Season 2 debut week, when the series got 589M minutes viewed.
“Nielsen says around 43% of the viewing total went to Season 2’s two new episodes, which indicates there is still a pretty big portion of the audience watching or rewatching Season 1,” reports Deadline. “That could bode well for its future trajectory on the charts as the season progresses.”
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15:50
‘Severance’ gives Apple TV+ a rare spot on the...
According to Deadline, “Severance” is “definitely punching above its weight with the debut of Season 2,” giving Apple TV+ a rare spot on the Nielsen streaming charts.
With the release of the second episode of Season 2, the series drew 622 million minutes viewed across all episodes in the U.S. from January 20 to January 26, placing it at No. 5 on the streaming originals list. That’s one spot lower than the series was on the charts the week before, but it is a higher viewing time than the Season 2 debut week, when the series got 589M minutes viewed.
“Nielsen says around 43% of the viewing total went to Season 2’s two new episodes, which indicates there is still a pretty big portion of the audience watching or rewatching Season 1,” reports Deadline. “That could bode well for its future trajectory on the charts as the season progresses.”
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15:50
‘Severance’ gives Apple TV+ a rare spot on the...
15:50
‘Severance’ gives Apple TV+ a rare spot on the...
According to Deadline, “Severance” is “definitely punching above its weight with the debut of Season 2,” giving Apple TV+ a rare spot on the Nielsen streaming charts.
With the release of the second episode of Season 2, the series drew 622 million minutes viewed across all episodes in the U.S. from January 20 to January 26, placing it at No. 5 on the streaming originals list. That’s one spot lower than the series was on the charts the week before, but it is a higher viewing time than the Season 2 debut week, when the series got 589M minutes viewed.
“Nielsen says around 43% of the viewing total went to Season 2’s two new episodes, which indicates there is still a pretty big portion of the audience watching or rewatching Season 1,” reports Deadline. “That could bode well for its future trajectory on the charts as the season progresses.”
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15:50
‘Severance’ gives Apple TV+ a rare spot on the...
According to Deadline, “Severance” is “definitely punching above its weight with the debut of Season 2,” giving Apple TV+ a rare spot on the Nielsen streaming charts.
With the release of the second episode of Season 2, the series drew 622 million minutes viewed across all episodes in the U.S. from January 20 to January 26, placing it at No. 5 on the streaming originals list. That’s one spot lower than the series was on the charts the week before, but it is a higher viewing time than the Season 2 debut week, when the series got 589M minutes viewed.
“Nielsen says around 43% of the viewing total went to Season 2’s two new episodes, which indicates there is still a pretty big portion of the audience watching or rewatching Season 1,” reports Deadline. “That could bode well for its future trajectory on the charts as the season progresses.”
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15:47
Insta360 launches new ‘AI Tracker’ accessory for...
Insta360 introduced the Flow 2 Pro earlier this year, the company’s latest smartphone gimbal – which I reviewed here on 9to5Mac. Now the company has just announced a new accessory for Flow 2 Pro owners. Called the “AI Tracker,” the accessory is a module with a built-in camera sensor to improve the tracking of people and objects.
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15:41
Apple Original Films looking to land upcoming UFO-...
Apple Original Films is in talks to land the untitled UFO package that has Joseph Kosinski directing and Jerry Bruckheimer producing, reports Deadline.
Zach Baylin penned the script, which is akin to a UFO disclosure-themed take on “All the President’s Men,” the classic 1976 political thriller from Alan J. Pakula. Kosinski directed the upcoming “F1” film starring Brad Pitt for Apple Original Films. It debuts in theaters on June 27 before (eventually) coming to the Apple TV+ streaming service.
About Apple TV+
Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at ...
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15:41
Apple Original Films looking to land upcoming UFO-...
Apple Original Films is in talks to land the untitled UFO package that has Joseph Kosinski directing and Jerry Bruckheimer producing, reports Deadline.
Zach Baylin penned the script, which is akin to a UFO disclosure-themed take on “All the President’s Men,” the classic 1976 political thriller from Alan J. Pakula. Kosinski directed the upcoming “F1” film starring Brad Pitt for Apple Original Films. It debuts in theaters on June 27 before (eventually) coming to the Apple TV+ streaming service.
About Apple TV+
Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at ...
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15:41
Apple Original Films looking to land upcoming UFO-...
15:41
Apple Original Films looking to land upcoming UFO-...
Apple Original Films is in talks to land the untitled UFO package that has Joseph Kosinski directing and Jerry Bruckheimer producing, reports Deadline.
Zach Baylin penned the script, which is akin to a UFO disclosure-themed take on “All the President’s Men,” the classic 1976 political thriller from Alan J. Pakula. Kosinski directed the upcoming “F1” film starring Brad Pitt for Apple Original Films. It debuts in theaters on June 27 before (eventually) coming to the Apple TV+ streaming service.
About Apple TV+
Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at ...
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15:41
Apple Original Films looking to land upcoming UFO-...
Apple Original Films is in talks to land the untitled UFO package that has Joseph Kosinski directing and Jerry Bruckheimer producing, reports Deadline.
Zach Baylin penned the script, which is akin to a UFO disclosure-themed take on “All the President’s Men,” the classic 1976 political thriller from Alan J. Pakula. Kosinski directed the upcoming “F1” film starring Brad Pitt for Apple Original Films. It debuts in theaters on June 27 before (eventually) coming to the Apple TV+ streaming service.
About Apple TV+
Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at ...
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15:33
New macOS malware dubbed ‘FrigidStealer’ uses web...
Proofpoint has identified a new MacOS malware delivered via web inject campaigns that researchers dubbed “FrigidStealer.”
The data protection company says the web inject campaign landscape is increasing, with a variety of copycat threat actors conducting similar campaigns, which can make it difficult for analysts to track. From the report: The malicious website injects threat landscape is incredibly dynamic with multiple threat actors leveraging this malware delivery method. Typically, an attack chain will consist of three parts: the malicious injects served to website visitors, which are often malicious JavaScript scripts; a traffic distribution service (TDS) responsible for determining what user gets which payload based on a variety of filtering options; and the ultimate payload that is downloaded by the script. Sometimes each part of the attack...
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15:33
New macOS malware dubbed ‘FrigidStealer’ uses web...
Proofpoint has identified a new MacOS malware delivered via web inject campaigns that researchers dubbed “FrigidStealer.”
The data protection company says the web inject campaign landscape is increasing, with a variety of copycat threat actors conducting similar campaigns, which can make it difficult for analysts to track. From the report: The malicious website injects threat landscape is incredibly dynamic with multiple threat actors leveraging this malware delivery method. Typically, an attack chain will consist of three parts: the malicious injects served to website visitors, which are often malicious JavaScript scripts; a traffic distribution service (TDS) responsible for determining what user gets which payload based on a variety of filtering options; and the ultimate payload that is downloaded by the script. Sometimes each part of the attack...
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15:33
New macOS malware dubbed ‘FrigidStealer’ uses web...
15:33
New macOS malware dubbed ‘FrigidStealer’ uses web...
Proofpoint has identified a new MacOS malware delivered via web inject campaigns that researchers dubbed “FrigidStealer.”
The data protection company says the web inject campaign landscape is increasing, with a variety of copycat threat actors conducting similar campaigns, which can make it difficult for analysts to track. From the report: The malicious website injects threat landscape is incredibly dynamic with multiple threat actors leveraging this malware delivery method. Typically, an attack chain will consist of three parts: the malicious injects served to website visitors, which are often malicious JavaScript scripts; a traffic distribution service (TDS) responsible for determining what user gets which payload based on a variety of filtering options; and the ultimate payload that is downloaded by the script. Sometimes each part of the attack...
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15:33
New macOS malware dubbed ‘FrigidStealer’ uses web...
Proofpoint has identified a new MacOS malware delivered via web inject campaigns that researchers dubbed “FrigidStealer.”
The data protection company says the web inject campaign landscape is increasing, with a variety of copycat threat actors conducting similar campaigns, which can make it difficult for analysts to track. From the report: The malicious website injects threat landscape is incredibly dynamic with multiple threat actors leveraging this malware delivery method. Typically, an attack chain will consist of three parts: the malicious injects served to website visitors, which are often malicious JavaScript scripts; a traffic distribution service (TDS) responsible for determining what user gets which payload based on a variety of filtering options; and the ultimate payload that is downloaded by the script. Sometimes each part of the attack...
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15:25
Analyst: iPhone 17 Air’ will sport a 6.7 display,...
15:15
iPhone 17 Air could feature a 6.7-inch display,...
The long-rumored iPhone 17 Air may be equipped with a slightly larger display than originally anticipated, according to a source with a mixed track record.
The iPhone 17 Air could have a 6.7-inch display.
As part of its 2025 iPhone lineup, Apple is expected to replace its existing Plus model with an ultra-thin model known as the iPhone 17 Air or Slim. Though multiple analysts and leakers have all claimed the device is in the works, there seems to be a lack of consensus in terms of hardware specifications.
In 2024, display analyst Ross Young...
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14:36
9to5Mac Daily: February 20, 2025 – iPhone 17 rumors...
14:00
iPhone 17 Air Now Rumored to Feature 6.7-Inch Display
Apple's rumored "iPhone 17 Air" model could feature a larger display than originally expected.
On the Recycle Bin podcast this week, Jon Prosser said the iPhone 17 Air will be equipped with a 6.7-inch display, rather than a 6.6-inch display as previously rumored.
Last year, display industry analyst Ross Young said the iPhone 17 Air would have a 6.55-inch display, or a 6.6-inch display when rounded up.
It is unclear which rumored measurement is accurate: 6.6 inches or 6.7 inches.
Prosser also claimed that the iPhone 17 Air will be 5.64mm thick, at least when excluding the device's rumored rear camera bar.
Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had said the iPhone 17 Air would...
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13:50
Rumor Replay: iPhone 17 camera bar design, new Siri...
This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: iPhone 17 rumors and camera bars galore, plus Siri delays and Vision Pro upgrades. Here are this week’s Apple rumors.
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13:46
Apple cut too much by removing MagSafe from the...
Apple says that you can use wireless Qi chargers with the iPhone 16e and it's true, but isn't MagSafe and that causes problems.
Apple can't come out and say wired charging is better than wireless, but it tried.
One of the compromises Apple made with making a lower-cost entry to the iPhone 16 range was to remove MagSafe. Apple is correct when it says you can still use wireless charging, but that's not the half of it.
If you have to use a Qi charger instead of MagSafe, it will take much longer and it will be so inefficient that it uses more power. And that's if you can be certain you have placed the iPhone 16e...
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13:27
iPhone 15 Pro set to get Visual Intelligence in a...
While initially launched exclusively for the iPhone 16 lineup, Apple plans to expand Visual Intelligence to the iPhone 15 Pro.
Visual Intelligence identifying a bakery
Visual Intelligence a handy feature that allows you to point your camera at an object in the real world to learn more about it. It's essentially Apple's answer to Google Lens.
Previously, if you wanted to use Visual Intelligence, you'd have to be someone who purchased a device in either the iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro lineup. However, Apple has confirmed to Daring Fireball that the feature will roll out to the iPhone 15 Pro in a future update.
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12:27
Apple could have sold me an iPhone SE 4, but it won...
If you're confused about who the iPhone 16e is for, you're not alone — I know I won't be upgrading.
Alas, poor iPhone SE! I knew him, Horatio.
I'm going to cut right to it. I should have been an easy sell for the iPhone SE 4, but I'm vehemently against the iPhone 16e.
If you've read any of my opinion pieces here in my nearly six-year tenure at AppleInsider, you'd know that I'm not an iPhone fanatic. Unlike most of my coworkers, I've never owned a Pro-level iPhone model.
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12:26
Apple unveils iPhone 16e, new Studio Display rumors...
Benjamin and Chance discuss the newly announced iPhone 16e, some peculiarities in feature omissions, and exactly what market a lower-cost iPhone actually serves. There’s also exciting new rumors about a second-generation Studio Display, and more doubts about whether Apple will be able to deliver Siri intelligence features in the short-term.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Humane shuts up shop and sells to HP. We reflect on the failings of the Ai Pin idea. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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12:24
Apple emerges as likely buyer for UFO disclosure...
If aliens exist, Apple may be about to tell the origin story of how we found out…
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12:20
Apple, Lenovo lead losers in laptop repairability...
Apple and Lenovo had the lowest laptop repairability scores in an analysis of recently released devices from consumer advocacy group US Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund. While Apple's low marks are partially due the difficulty involved in disassembling MacBooks, Lenovo appears to be withholding information from shoppers deemed critical to right-to-repair legislation and accessibility.
The report, US PIRG's fourth annual “Failing the Fix” [PDF], calculated repairability scores for PCs and smartphones from popular brands in the US. The report examines "the top 10 most recent devices from each brand that were available for sale directly from manufacturers in January 2025." If a brand's website didn't allow people to sort by newest release, US PIRG picked devices by sorting "by 'Bestselling' or...
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12:08
New Mac malware 'FrigidStealer' spreads...
Cybercriminals are ramping up their use of fake software updates to distribute malware, and Mac users are in the crosshairs with a new strain.
Apple iMac
Researchers have identified two new threat actors, TA2726 and TA2727, who are using web inject campaigns to deliver malware. These actors use fake update lures — often presented as browser updates — to trick users into downloading harmful software, including a newly discovered macOS malware called FrigidStealer.
Historically, the threat actor TA569 and its SocGholish web injects dominated the fake update space, often leading to ransomware attacks. However, beginning in 2023, copycat actors began emerging, complicating efforts to track these threats.
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12:06
The Gorge just had the biggest Apple TV+ film launch...
Apple TV+ is hitting new highs this year, powered in large part by Severance’s massive success. Just a day after announcing that Severance is the streamer’s most viewed show ever, now Apple has shared that the just-released film, The Gorge, had the best launch ever for a movie on TV+.
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12:00
HomeKit Weekly: Hands-on with the new Aqara Camera...
Internally at 9to5Mac, there have been a few conversations about the lack of releases in new HomeKit cameras in recent years. The challenge with HomeKit Secure Video is that the manufacturer sees no option for recurring revenue, so I suspect that might be part of it. The wait for something new is over, though. Today, Aqara has released the new Pro with HomeKit Secure Video support. I’ve had my hands on one for the last two weeks, so I am excited to share my experience.
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12:00
iPhone Feature for Tracking Lost Baggage Expands to...
American Airlines now supports the iPhone feature that makes it easier to share the location of AirTag-equipped baggage at airports, according to View from the Wing.
iOS 18.2 added a new feature to the Find My app that allows you to temporarily share the location of an AirTag-equipped item with others, including employees at participating airlines. This way, if you have put AirTags inside your bags, the airline can better help you find them in the event they are lost or delayed at the airport.
American Airlines rolled out support for the feature this week, a spokesperson for the airline confirmed. Other airlines that already offered the feature include...
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11:59
Apple is crystal clear about who this iPhone is for...
Apple clearly has a target audience in mind for the new iPhone 16e. The company is also rather forthcoming about the future of the iPhone 16e.
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11:45
Initial M4 MacBook Air benchmark reveals same GPU...
A benchmark has allegedly surfaced that could be by the upcoming M4 MacBook Air refresh, a possible sign of an impending launch for the budget portable Mac.
MacBook Air
The MacBook Air is anticipated to get an update in early 2025, bringing the model line up to using M4 like the MacBook Pro. While there's no sign of an impending launch from Apple itself, another source may have hinted that it's on the way.
A Geekbench result listing for a "Mac16,12" was posted on February 19. The listing is described as...
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11:36
‘The Gorge’ is the biggest film launch in Apple TV+’...
Apple Original Films’ “The Gorge” has become the biggest film launch in Apple TV+’s history, reports Deadline.
It passes the previous leader, “Wolfs,” starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt Apple does not divulge specific numbers, but the company confirmed to Deadline that “Gorge” is the biggest film premiere in Apple TV+ history, driving double-digit growth globally for the service and boosting new viewers by +80%, weekend over weekend, following its debut on Friday, February 14.
Here’s how the film is described: Two highly-trained operatives (Miles Teller and Ana Taylor-Joy) are appointed to posts in guard towers on opposite sides of a vast and highly classified gorge, protecting the world from an undisclosed, mysterious evil that lurks within. They bond from a distance while trying to...
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11:36
‘The Gorge’ is the biggest film launch in Apple TV+’...
Apple Original Films’ “The Gorge” has become the biggest film launch in Apple TV+’s history, reports Deadline.
It passes the previous leader, “Wolfs,” starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt Apple does not divulge specific numbers, but the company confirmed to Deadline that “Gorge” is the biggest film premiere in Apple TV+ history, driving double-digit growth globally for the service and boosting new viewers by +80%, weekend over weekend, following its debut on Friday, February 14.
Here’s how the film is described: Two highly-trained operatives (Miles Teller and Ana Taylor-Joy) are appointed to posts in guard towers on opposite sides of a vast and highly classified gorge, protecting the world from an undisclosed, mysterious evil that lurks within. They bond from a distance while trying to...
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11:36
‘The Gorge’ is the biggest film launch in Apple TV+’...
11:36
‘The Gorge’ is the biggest film launch in Apple TV+’...
Apple Original Films’ “The Gorge” has become the biggest film launch in Apple TV+’s history, reports Deadline.
It passes the previous leader, “Wolfs,” starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt Apple does not divulge specific numbers, but the company confirmed to Deadline that “Gorge” is the biggest film premiere in Apple TV+ history, driving double-digit growth globally for the service and boosting new viewers by +80%, weekend over weekend, following its debut on Friday, February 14.
Here’s how the film is described: Two highly-trained operatives (Miles Teller and Ana Taylor-Joy) are appointed to posts in guard towers on opposite sides of a vast and highly classified gorge, protecting the world from an undisclosed, mysterious evil that lurks within. They bond from a distance while trying to...
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11:36
‘The Gorge’ is the biggest film launch in Apple TV+’...
Apple Original Films’ “The Gorge” has become the biggest film launch in Apple TV+’s history, reports Deadline.
It passes the previous leader, “Wolfs,” starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt Apple does not divulge specific numbers, but the company confirmed to Deadline that “Gorge” is the biggest film premiere in Apple TV+ history, driving double-digit growth globally for the service and boosting new viewers by +80%, weekend over weekend, following its debut on Friday, February 14.
Here’s how the film is described: Two highly-trained operatives (Miles Teller and Ana Taylor-Joy) are appointed to posts in guard towers on opposite sides of a vast and highly classified gorge, protecting the world from an undisclosed, mysterious evil that lurks within. They bond from a distance while trying to...
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11:22
Apple TV+ announces release date for Murderbot, its...
10:54
Build the iMac Pro you want with $400 off the M4 Mac...
Macworld
If the iMac is too small and underpowered for your needs, you’re probably in for a long wait for an iMac Pro. But you can build your own 27-inch beast with a savings of more than $400 on this bundle: Amazon is selling the M4 Pro Mac mini for $1,294 and the 27-inch Studio Display for $1,300, a total savings of $405.
The M4 Pro Mac mini chip is a remarkably fast machine for such a tiny enclosure. It’s packed with 24GB of memory and 512GB of storage, which should be more than enough for all those apps and files you have to store on there. In our review, we gave this one a 4-star rating, praising its performance, multitude of ports, and of course, its tiny and quiet design.
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10:53
Why you really shouldn’t buy this iPhone
Apple remixed the 2025 iPhone lineup this week, outdating all existing buying advice until September. That’s when we expect the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and new ultra-thin version likely called iPhone 17 Air. Between now and then, however, there’s one piece of buying advice everyone should hear first.
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10:50
Best U.S. iPhone 16, 16e,16 Plus, 16 Pro & Pro...
Macworld
There are now five iPhone handsets in the 16 family! The newest member, the iPhone 16e, goes up for pre-order on Friday February 21, 2025, and will be on sale from Friday February 28. Here’s how to get the best price on Apple’s newest iPhone, or the rest of the iPhone 16 range.
Read: How to pre-order the iPhone 16e.
You don’t have to buy the iPhone 16, 16e, 16 Plus, Pro, or Pro Max directly from Apple, all the major carriers will offer you one on contract. The biggest benefit of not buying from Apple though is that you can take advantage of special deals and discounts. Of course, you can still buy from Apple directly, either...
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10:40
The AirPods 4 is $10 Off
Amazon has the AirPods 4 marked $10 off, which is a great deal for Apple’s flagship earbuds without ANC, while another $20 off can be slashed off the ANC model with the on-page coupon. Featuring spatial audio and dynamic head tracking, the wireless earbuds will immerse you in stunning theater sounds and create a movie […]
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10:40
Tim Cook meets with President Trump at the White...
Apple CEO Tim Cook met with President Donald Trump on Thursday morning, likely to discuss the import tariff situation and US manufacturing.
Tim Cook arriving at the White House on November 20
There's little detail about the visit, as first reported by Edward Lawrence at Fox Business. However, there are obvious topics of discussion between the two men, with billions of dollars on the line.
Cook was spotted on his way into the White House at about 10:10 AM Eastern Time on Thursday. He departed about 45 minutes later, telling the gathered cameras nothing more than he had a "great meeting" with the President.
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10:39
WhatsApp releases chat theme and bubble...
WhatsApp has released an update featuring chat themes, allowing users to customize their chat conversations with colors to add to their background and chat bubbles, along with 30 options for their wallpaper to further personalize their conversations. You can choose to make your own combo of colors and themes, or you can choose one already […]
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10:38
iOS 18.4 set for ‘early April’ release after a...
10:38
27-inch Mini-LED display in the works
Industry analyst of DSCC Ross Young reported that is producing a mini Led display with a 27-inch size, serving as an updated version of the Studio Display featuring a 5K LED Panel released by Apple back in 2022. This indicates that the mini LED Version of the display can be a massive upgrade. LG Display […]
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10:37
Mysterious Apple launch posted by Tim Cook turned...
10:15
Best iPhone SE deals: Get them while you still can
Macworld
If you’re looking for an iPhone but don’t want to spend a fortune, the third-gen iPhone SE, Apple’s cheapest handset might appeal.
However, that iPhone is no longer on sale. Apple has instead launched the iPhone 16e, which is the new ‘budget’ iPhone. Read more here iPhone 16e: Everything you need to know.
While resellers sell off iPhone SE stock you may be able to find a bargain. In this article we round up the best deals and discounts currently available on each iPhone SE model, as well as refurbished offers worth considering. We cover both SIM-free and contract deals, identifying which retailers which have the handsets in stock, and which offer the best price. If you want to get yourself an iPhone SE, read on for the best...
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10:15
iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro & Pro Max: Get them...
Macworld
The iPhone 14 is no longer on sale. Apple has launched the iPhone 16e, which is the new ‘budget’ iPhone replacing the iPhone 14 at the same price. Read more here iPhone 16e: Everything you need to know.
While resellers sell off iPhone 14 stock you may be able to find a bargain. In this article we round up the best deals and discounts currently available on each iPhone 14 model, as well as refurbished deals worth considering. We cover both SIM-free and contract deals, identifying which retailers which have the handsets in stock, and which offer the best price. If you want to get yourself an iPhone 14, read on for the best deals.
If you’re prepared to shop around you may still be able to get the iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max (both of which were discontinued in 2023). However, before buying any iPhone 14 be aware...
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10:13
iPhone 17 may not get Apple's C1 modem, but...
Most of Apple's iPhone 17 lineup won't be using its new C1 modem, Ming-Chi Kuo claims, but they will still benefit from a new in-house Wi-Fi chip design.
A render of what the iPhone 17 could look like.
Apple's introduction of the iPhone 16e also brought with it the C1, an internally-designed modem to wean Apple off from Qualcomm's version. However, it seems that most models in the next iPhone generation won't be using it.
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10:09
Apple denies rumor that C1 is responsible for...
10:07
Best iPhone 16e deals: Here's where to get up...
Apple iPhone 16e preorders begin on Feb. 21, with the new devices arriving on Feb. 28. Here's where to get the best iPhone 16e preorder deals with wireless carrier incentives and more.
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Apple's 2025 iPhone 16e goes up for preorder on Friday, Feb. 21, and if you want the new device right away we've rounded up the best preorder deals. Be sure to check back here and bookmark our iPhone deals roundup as new offers continue to launch once preorders goes live.
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10:00
iPhone 17 Air's Battery Life Looks Promising...
The new iPhone 16e has the longest battery life of any 6.1-inch iPhone. According to Apple's tech specs, the iPhone 16e offers up to 26 hours of battery life for video playback, compared to up to 22 hours for the standard iPhone 16.
A key reason the iPhone 16e has longer battery life than the iPhone 16 is Apple's new C1 modem, which is the most power-efficient modem ever included in an iPhone. All other current iPhone models are equipped with Qualcomm modems.
Here is how Apple described the C1 modem:Expanding the benefits of Apple silicon, C1 is the first modem designed by Apple and the most power-efficient modem ever on an iPhone, delivering fast and reliable 5G cellular connectivity. Apple silicon — including C1 — the all-new internal design, and the advanced power management of iOS 18 all contribute to extraordinary...
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09:55
World's Thinnest Foldable Phone Launches in...
Oppo has launched the Find N5, the world's thinnest foldable phone yet. When closed, the book-style foldable measures 8.93mm. That's less than a millimeter thicker than an iPhone 16 Pro, and thinner than the Honor Magic V3, which was the previous record holder.
The device is barely thicker than its USB-C port. Indeed, Oppo has suggested that the obstacle to making it any thinner is now "the limit of the charging port." It's already thinner than a headphone jack, which is probably why there isn't one.
When opened, the Find N5 is 4.21mm at its thinnest point, which is actually thicker than the new Huawei Mate XT Ultimate tri-fold phone at 3.66mm – so the "world's thinnest" claim only applies when the Find N5 is closed. It has a 6.62-inch outer screen, a titanium hinge, and a 8.2-inch square inner LTPO display, which (as...
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09:49
Apple CEO Tim Cook had a ‘great meeting’ with...
Apple CEO Tim Cook is back in Washington D.C. today just a few weeks after donating to and attending Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration.
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09:49
Science fiction series, ‘Murderbot,’ coming to Apple...
Apple TV+ has unveiled a first look at “Murderbot,” an upcoming comedic thriller .
Its created by Academy Award nominees Chris and Paul Weitz (“About a Boy,” “Mozart in the Jungle”) and starring Emmy Award winner Alexander Skarsgård (“Succession,” “Big Little Lies”), who also serves as executive producer. The 10-episode sci-fi series will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Friday, May 16, 2025 followed by new episodes every Friday through July 11.
Here’s how the series is described: Based on Martha Wells’ bestselling Hugo and Nebula Award-winning book series of the same name, “Murderbot” is a sci-fi thriller/comedy about a self-hacking security construct who is horrified by human emotion yet drawn to its vulnerable...
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09:49
Science fiction series, ‘Murderbot,’ coming to Apple...
Apple TV+ has unveiled a first look at “Murderbot,” an upcoming comedic thriller .
Its created by Academy Award nominees Chris and Paul Weitz (“About a Boy,” “Mozart in the Jungle”) and starring Emmy Award winner Alexander Skarsgård (“Succession,” “Big Little Lies”), who also serves as executive producer. The 10-episode sci-fi series will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Friday, May 16, 2025 followed by new episodes every Friday through July 11.
Here’s how the series is described: Based on Martha Wells’ bestselling Hugo and Nebula Award-winning book series of the same name, “Murderbot” is a sci-fi thriller/comedy about a self-hacking security construct who is horrified by human emotion yet drawn to its vulnerable...
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09:49
Science fiction series, ‘Murderbot,’ coming to Apple...
09:49
Science fiction series, ‘Murderbot,’ coming to Apple...
Apple TV+ has unveiled a first look at “Murderbot,” an upcoming comedic thriller .
Its created by Academy Award nominees Chris and Paul Weitz (“About a Boy,” “Mozart in the Jungle”) and starring Emmy Award winner Alexander Skarsgård (“Succession,” “Big Little Lies”), who also serves as executive producer. The 10-episode sci-fi series will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Friday, May 16, 2025 followed by new episodes every Friday through July 11.
Here’s how the series is described: Based on Martha Wells’ bestselling Hugo and Nebula Award-winning book series of the same name, “Murderbot” is a sci-fi thriller/comedy about a self-hacking security construct who is horrified by human emotion yet drawn to its vulnerable...
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09:49
Science fiction series, ‘Murderbot,’ coming to Apple...
Apple TV+ has unveiled a first look at “Murderbot,” an upcoming comedic thriller .
Its created by Academy Award nominees Chris and Paul Weitz (“About a Boy,” “Mozart in the Jungle”) and starring Emmy Award winner Alexander Skarsgård (“Succession,” “Big Little Lies”), who also serves as executive producer. The 10-episode sci-fi series will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Friday, May 16, 2025 followed by new episodes every Friday through July 11.
Here’s how the series is described: Based on Martha Wells’ bestselling Hugo and Nebula Award-winning book series of the same name, “Murderbot” is a sci-fi thriller/comedy about a self-hacking security construct who is horrified by human emotion yet drawn to its vulnerable...
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09:45
Deals: M4 Mac mini up to $105 off, M3 MacBook Air $...
09:28
iPhone 16e vs iPhone 14: No-brainer upgrade?
Apple’s new iPhone 16e packs many of the modern features of the iPhone 16 into a more budget-friendly package that could be enticing to upgraders—especially those using an iPhone 14. Here’s a full iPhone 16e vs 14 comparison.
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09:27
Apple’s most puzzling iPhone 16e decision is being...
A number of case makers are rising to the challenge and fixing Apple’s most baffling design decision for its latest iPhone.
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09:23
Pegasus infections on iPhones more common than...
Pegasus may have been more widely used than first believed, after an iPhone app used to detect infestations uncovered multiple undiscovered instances of the spyware.
An iPhone with a thematic binary wallpaper.
Pegasus, created by NSO Group, is known to be spyware used by governments and security agencies around the world. While the spyware has previously been discovered on devices owned and used by prominent political figures, people of interest to governments, and journalists, it was probably more widely used than anyone expected.
In May 2024, iVerify released a $1 app for people to scan their iPhones for any signs of compromise. On Wednesday, iVerify...
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09:20
Kuo: Another new Apple chip is coming to iPhone 17...
09:19
Update: Apple’s C1 modem doesn’t interfere with...
Macworld
Update 11:18am ET: Apple has confirmed to Macworld that the C1 modem is not responsible for the decision to leave MagSafe charging off the new iPhone 16e. The original story is below:
In the technical data of the Apple iPhone 16e, the parameters for fast charging—50 percent in 30 minutes with compatible hardware—and for wireless charging with Qi devices can be found in the “Power and Battery” section. However, if you compare the 16e’s Tech Specs with the technical data of an iPhone 16, you will notice that the information on MagSafe is completely missing.
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09:15
iPhone comparison chart: Every iPhone compared
Macworld
Picking out an iPhone used to be easier—just get the newest one with all the storage you can afford. We still recommend buying as much storage as you can afford, but the choice of which iPhone isn’t quite so simple. Apple currently sells nine iPhone models, four of which launched in fall 2024, two in fall 2023, and one in February 2025. The most recent iPhone – the iPhone 16e – is a ‘budget’ version of the iPhone 16 and it’s introduction has completely changed the landscape as far as which iPhone to buy in 2025.
Those are the iPhones Apple sells, but you can still buy older refurbished models from the Apple Refurbished Store and elsewhere. Apple offers all this choice because, quite simply, different people have different priorities.
The best iPhone depends on your own personal preferences, so it’s not necessarily the case that the number one iPhone is the one you should buy. This group test of all the...
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09:11
Kuo: All iPhone 17 Models Will Feature Apple-...
Apple will use its own custom-designed Wi-Fi chip in all upcoming iPhone 17 models, according to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Writing in a post on X (Twitter), Kuo said the switch to in-house Wi-Fi chips will "enhance connectivity across Apple devices" while also giving Apple a cost reduction.
All current iPhone models are equipped with a combined Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip supplied by Broadcom, but Kuo has previously said he expects Apple to equip "nearly all" of its products with its own in-house Wi-Fi chip "within about three years."
Kuo in October predicted that at least one iPhone 17 model launching next year will be equipped with an Apple-designed Wi-Fi chip. In the previous report, Kuo said Apple's chip would support "the latest Wi-Fi 7 spec," but he did not provide any further details, and his latest...
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09:00
Apple Tops Carbon Clean200 With $2.5 Billion in...
As You Sow and Corporate Knights has released the 12th cohort of the Carbon Clean200, a global list of 200 publicly traded companies leading the global clean energy economy with US$2.5 trillion in revenue from services and products that reduce demand for fossil fuels.
Apple easily beat Microsoft and Google with $2.5 billion in...
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09:00
Apple Tops Carbon Clean200 With $2.5 Billion in...
As You Sow and Corporate Knights has released the 12th cohort of the Carbon Clean200, a global list of 200 publicly traded companies leading the global clean energy economy with US$2.5 trillion in revenue from services and products that reduce demand for fossil fuels.
Apple easily beat Microsoft and Google with $2.5 billion in...
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09:00
Apple Tops Carbon Clean200 With $2.5 Billion in...
09:00
Apple Tops Carbon Clean200 With $2.5 Billion in...
As You Sow and Corporate Knights has released the 12th cohort of the Carbon Clean200, a global list of 200 publicly traded companies leading the global clean energy economy with US$2.5 trillion in revenue from services and products that reduce demand for fossil fuels.
Apple easily beat Microsoft and Google with $2.5 billion in...
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09:00
Apple Tops Carbon Clean200 With $2.5 Billion in...
As You Sow and Corporate Knights has released the 12th cohort of the Carbon Clean200, a global list of 200 publicly traded companies leading the global clean energy economy with US$2.5 trillion in revenue from services and products that reduce demand for fossil fuels.
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08:48
Apple TV+ offers first look at upcoming ‘Stick’...
Apple TV+ has revealed a first look at “Stick,” a new golf comedy series starring and executive produced by Owen Wilson and created by Jason Keller.
The 10-episode season will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with three episodes on Wednesday, June 4, followed by one new episode every Wednesday through July 23.
Here’s how the series is described: In “Stick,” Owen Wilson stars as Pryce Cahill, an over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer whose career was derailed prematurely 20 years ago. After the collapse of his marriage and getting fired from his job at an Indiana sporting goods store, Pryce hedges his bets, and future, entirely on a troubled 17-year-old golf phenom named Santi (Peter Dager). “Stick” is a heartfelt, feel-good comedy about a found family and their relationships set within the world of golf as it has...
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08:48
Apple TV+ offers first look at upcoming ‘Stick’...
Apple TV+ has revealed a first look at “Stick,” a new golf comedy series starring and executive produced by Owen Wilson and created by Jason Keller.
The 10-episode season will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with three episodes on Wednesday, June 4, followed by one new episode every Wednesday through July 23.
Here’s how the series is described: In “Stick,” Owen Wilson stars as Pryce Cahill, an over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer whose career was derailed prematurely 20 years ago. After the collapse of his marriage and getting fired from his job at an Indiana sporting goods store, Pryce hedges his bets, and future, entirely on a troubled 17-year-old golf phenom named Santi (Peter Dager). “Stick” is a heartfelt, feel-good comedy about a found family and their relationships set within the world of golf as it has...
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08:48
Apple TV+ offers first look at upcoming ‘Stick’...
08:48
Apple TV+ offers first look at upcoming ‘Stick’...
Apple TV+ has revealed a first look at “Stick,” a new golf comedy series starring and executive produced by Owen Wilson and created by Jason Keller.
The 10-episode season will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with three episodes on Wednesday, June 4, followed by one new episode every Wednesday through July 23.
Here’s how the series is described: In “Stick,” Owen Wilson stars as Pryce Cahill, an over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer whose career was derailed prematurely 20 years ago. After the collapse of his marriage and getting fired from his job at an Indiana sporting goods store, Pryce hedges his bets, and future, entirely on a troubled 17-year-old golf phenom named Santi (Peter Dager). “Stick” is a heartfelt, feel-good comedy about a found family and their relationships set within the world of golf as it has...
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08:48
Apple TV+ offers first look at upcoming ‘Stick’...
Apple TV+ has revealed a first look at “Stick,” a new golf comedy series starring and executive produced by Owen Wilson and created by Jason Keller.
The 10-episode season will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with three episodes on Wednesday, June 4, followed by one new episode every Wednesday through July 23.
Here’s how the series is described: In “Stick,” Owen Wilson stars as Pryce Cahill, an over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer whose career was derailed prematurely 20 years ago. After the collapse of his marriage and getting fired from his job at an Indiana sporting goods store, Pryce hedges his bets, and future, entirely on a troubled 17-year-old golf phenom named Santi (Peter Dager). “Stick” is a heartfelt, feel-good comedy about a found family and their relationships set within the world of golf as it has...
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08:17
Core design: How chip binning helps Apple offer A18...
The A18 in the iPhone 16e is not the same as the A18 in the iPhone 16. Here's why the act of chip binning helps Apple while also creating variants of the same chip for different products.
Apple may be using chip binning for the iPhone 16e's A18 chip
The launch of the iPhone 16e was a thorough modernization of what is practically the spiritual successor to the iPhone SE 3. It's an upgrade that brought many areas of the budget iPhone option up to speed with the flagship range, the iPhone 16.
However, while it is stated as having an A18 chip powering things, it's not the same A18 chip as used by its stablemate, the ...
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08:00
iPhone 15 vs. iPhone 16e Buyer's Guide: 25+...
The iPhone 16e and iPhone 15 now sit at the bottom of Apple's iPhone lineup at $599 and $699, respectively. While the 16e shares many important features with the iPhone 15, there are still 30 significant differences between the devices to be aware of–not least Apple Intelligence support.
There is a merely $100 price difference between the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16e. To justify this, the iPhone 16e misses out on features such as the Dynamic Island and MagSafe connectivity. However, there are some areas where the 16e is actively better than the 15, such as the Action button, chip, and battery life. Here's everything that...
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07:55
Apple currently only able to detect Pegasus spyware...
NSO’s Pegasus spyware is one of the most frightening privacy threats an iPhone owner can face. Without you taking any action at all, it’s able to completely take over your phone, accessing almost all of the personal data stored on it, and some versions have been able to activate cameras and microphones.
Pegasus exploits zero-day vulnerabilities – security holes Apple doesn’t yet know about – but the iPhone maker has another way to fight back …
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07:39
Future Apple Vision Pros may have batteries attached...
07:30
Amazon Takes $30 Off Apple Pencil Pro and $299 Off...
Amazon today has a pair of returning record low prices on two popular Apple products, including the Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Studio Display. Both deals have been applied automatically and do not require you to clip an on-page coupon.
Apple Pencil Pro
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Starting with the Apple Pencil Pro, you can get this accessory for $99.00, down from $129.00. This is a match for the record low price on the Apple Pencil Pro, and it's a deal that doesn't typically stick around long on Amazon, so if you've been waiting for it to return, be sure to check it out soon.
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07:24
How the iPhone 16e mostly improves the Action Button
The new iPhone 16e moves Visual Intelligence to the Action Button, making that immediately more useful and also giving faint hope that the button will be improved further.
The Action Button as introduced on the iPhone 15 Pro
Apple's Action Button was first introduced on the original Apple Watch Ultra, where users could decide what it would actually do when pressed. It's a function button, really, and it worked the same when it then came to the iPhone 15 Pro.
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07:03
iPhone 15 Pro to Get Visual Intelligence in Future...
Apple's new iPhone 16e, announced on Wednesday, supports Visual Intelligence despite having no Camera Control button, and now Apple has confirmed that the Apple Intelligence feature is coming to the iPhone 15 Pro as well in a future software update.
On iPhone 16 models, Visual Intelligence lets you use the camera to learn more about places and objects around you. It can also summarize text, read text out loud, translate text, search Google for items, ask ChatGPT, and more.
The feature is activated via the Camera Control button that's exclusive to iPhone 16 models. It was thought that the extra button was necessary to activate the feature, but the new iPhone 16e lacks such a button. Instead, Visual Intelligence can be assigned to the device's Action button or enabled via Control Center.
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07:01
Kandji & Backblaze team up to simplify Mac IT...
Apple-focused IT teams can now automate device management and data backup through a single platform with a new integration.
Backblaze
Backblaze and Kandji have integrated their services to provide unified Apple device management and cloud backup capabilities. The partnership enables automated deployment of Backblaze's backup service through Kandji's device management platform.
The integration brings together automated Backblaze deployment across company Apple devices, centralized management of devices and backups, combined security policy enforcement and data protection, and single dashboard control for IT teams.
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07:01
Apple’s latest AirTag feature now supported by the...
Starting with iOS 18.2, Apple has enhanced its with a special feature that makes locating lost luggage easier than ever. The “Share Item Location” capability requires adoption by airlines to work, and this week the busiest airline in America has announced its support.
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06:51
Apple’s iPhone now has 31% of Europe’s smartphone...
Europe’s smartphone market grew for the fourth consecutive quarter in quarter four (Q4 ) of 2024, registering 4% YoY shipment growth, according to Counterpoint Research’s Q4 2024 Smartphone Market Monitor.
And Apple’s sales grew well year-over-year (YoY) despite a slow start for the iPhone 16. The iPhone maker overtook Samsung to take the top spot in Europe, as expected, with 8% YoY growth in Q4 2024. Despite weak initial sales for the iPhone 16, demand increased towards the end of the year.
Apple now has 31% of the European smartphone market compared to 30% in the fourth quarter of 2023. Trailing Apple are Samsung (28% market share), realme (18%), HONOR (4%).
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06:51
Apple’s iPhone now has 31% of Europe’s smartphone...
Europe’s smartphone market grew for the fourth consecutive quarter in quarter four (Q4 ) of 2024, registering 4% YoY shipment growth, according to Counterpoint Research’s Q4 2024 Smartphone Market Monitor.
And Apple’s sales grew well year-over-year (YoY) despite a slow start for the iPhone 16. The iPhone maker overtook Samsung to take the top spot in Europe, as expected, with 8% YoY growth in Q4 2024. Despite weak initial sales for the iPhone 16, demand increased towards the end of the year.
Apple now has 31% of the European smartphone market compared to 30% in the fourth quarter of 2023. Trailing Apple are Samsung (28% market share), realme (18%), HONOR (4%).
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06:51
Apple’s iPhone now has 31% of Europe’s smartphone...
06:51
Apple’s iPhone now has 31% of Europe’s smartphone...
Europe’s smartphone market grew for the fourth consecutive quarter in quarter four (Q4 ) of 2024, registering 4% YoY shipment growth, according to Counterpoint Research’s Q4 2024 Smartphone Market Monitor.
And Apple’s sales grew well year-over-year (YoY) despite a slow start for the iPhone 16. The iPhone maker overtook Samsung to take the top spot in Europe, as expected, with 8% YoY growth in Q4 2024. Despite weak initial sales for the iPhone 16, demand increased towards the end of the year.
Apple now has 31% of the European smartphone market compared to 30% in the fourth quarter of 2023. Trailing Apple are Samsung (28% market share), realme (18%), HONOR (4%).
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06:51
Apple’s iPhone now has 31% of Europe’s smartphone...
Europe’s smartphone market grew for the fourth consecutive quarter in quarter four (Q4 ) of 2024, registering 4% YoY shipment growth, according to Counterpoint Research’s Q4 2024 Smartphone Market Monitor.
And Apple’s sales grew well year-over-year (YoY) despite a slow start for the iPhone 16. The iPhone maker overtook Samsung to take the top spot in Europe, as expected, with 8% YoY growth in Q4 2024. Despite weak initial sales for the iPhone 16, demand increased towards the end of the year.
Apple now has 31% of the European smartphone market compared to 30% in the fourth quarter of 2023. Trailing Apple are Samsung (28% market share), realme (18%), HONOR (4%).
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06:51
The iPhone 16e is a crucial experiment for Apple
The iPhone 16e represents a huge change from the third-gen iPhone SE it replaces. A modern design, OLED screen, Face ID, latest(ish) A18 chip, Apple Intelligence, 48MP camera sensor, 26-hour battery, USB-C, C1 modem, and more.
But there’s one other huge difference, and it’s this one which I think makes the latest entry-level iPhone a crucial experiment for the Cupertino company …
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06:31
How to use your first iPhone, for beginners
If you've never used an iPhone before, there steps you have to go to set it up, and then there are things you need to know about how to get the most from it. Here's what Apple doesn't tell you.
Unboxing the iPhone 16 Pro Max
It is true that Apple devices tend to just work, and it's certainly true that the iPhone is ultimately incredibly easy to use. But when you first hold that piece of glass and metal in your hand, it's a mystery.
And it's a mystery that Apple assumes you will figure out. While there are support pages on Apple's website, those are useless until you're online.
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06:28
Apple Says 'Severance' Is Now More Popular...
Apple has revealed that "Severance" has become its most-watched Apple TV+ series ever, surpassing previous record-holder "Ted Lasso" in unique viewers during its first month of season two availability.
According to figures shared with Deadline, the Ben Stiller-directed sci-fi drama drew the highest number of unique viewers in Apple TV+ history from January 17 through February 17, 2025.
The milestone follows an extensive marketing campaign for the show's second season, which included Apple CEO Tim Cook participating in a promotional video.
Nielsen streaming data cited by Deadline supports Apple's claims, with "Severance" securing the fourth position on its Top 10 Originals chart. The series accumulated 589 million viewing minutes in the United States during its premiere week, with 28% of viewers watching the season two opener.
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06:27
Visual Intelligence feature coming to iPhone 15 Pro...
Apple Intelligence is available for iPhone 15 Pro and later, but there’s an exclusive feature for , which is Visual Intelligence. Some believed this was because the iPhone 15 Pro lacks Camera Control, but that all changed with the iPhone 16e – which supports Visual Intelligence. Now Apple has confirmed that the feature will soon be available to iPhone 15 Pro owners too.
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06:06
Here Are the New Apple Products We're Still...
Now that Apple has announced its new more affordable iPhone 16e, our thoughts turn to what else we are expecting from the company this spring.
There are three product categories that we are definitely expecting to get upgraded before spring has ended. Keep reading to learn what they are. If we're lucky, Apple might make a surprise announcement about a completely new product category.
M4 MacBook Air
Apple plans to refresh the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models, updating them with more powerful M4 chips. Design changes are not expected, with the focus being on the chip refresh. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has reported that new MacBook Air models are "coming soon," suggesting they are likely to arrive later in the spring. However, Apple's inventory of MacBook Air models is...
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06:06
Oppo will let you control a MacBook with its latest...
A new feature debuting on the Oppo Find N5 will allow Mac users to control their machines from their smartphones, as well as better integrating their phone with macOS overall.
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05:48
Does Apple’s C1 chip mean mmWave 5G is dead?
Apple achieved a major milestone yesterday, when it launched an iPhone with its own in-house modem instead of a Qualcomm one: the C1 chip.
This has been a key goal for the company for a great many years for two reasons, so finally ticking the box is a pretty big moment …
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05:47
iPhone 16e vs iPhone SE 3: A quantum leap forward
The iPhone 16e brings the iPhone SE kicking and screaming to modern times. Here's what's new about the spiritual successor versus the outgoing budget-friendly model.
iPhone 16e [left], iPhone SE Gen 3 [right]
Apple has consistently kept the design of the iPhone SE behind the rest of the iPhone range throughout its life. With the introduction of the iPhone 16e as a rebranded replacement, the budget model is now a thoroughly modernized smartphone.
It's not just the design that's been given a boost, as its specifications have also been upgraded to match its appearance.
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05:41
How to measure your Mac's network performance...
iPerf3 is a network throughput tool used to measure the performance of the network your Mac is using. Here's how to use it in the macOS Terminal app.
Use iPerf3 on macOS to test network bandwidth and throughput.
iPerf (sometimes simply called "iperf") is a UNIX memory, network throughput, and bandwidth tool first developed at the NCSA of the University of Illinois. iPerf is a fully compatible rewrite of the older Test TCP (ttcp) app originally written at the US Army's Ballistic Research Lab for DARPA in around 1983.
There are also modern versions for Windows and Linux.
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05:39
Trump's tariffs could drive up iPhone prices by...
Estimating the cost to Apple of paying President Trump's import tariffs, Bank of America believes that a 9% price hike for the iPhone and all other devices, would prevent losses.
Apple CEO Tim Cook [left] with Donald Trump [right] at a Mac Pro factory
It's a fiction that other countries will pay tariffs, as instead all such costs will always be borne by US companies. In the case of Apple, it has previously earned an exemption — though not consistently — and it has tried to reduce the impact of tariffs by moving manufacturing to...
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05:10
Apple’s custom Wi-Fi chips will ‘enhance...
In an X post, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the switch to in-house Wi-Fi chips will “enhance connectivity across Apple devices” while also giving Apple a cost reduction.
“Following Qualcomm, Broadcom’s Wi-Fi chips will also be replaced by Apple’s in-house chips at a faster pace,” he writes. “My latest industry survey indicates that all new 2H25 iPhone 17 models will feature Apple’s in-house Wi-Fi chips (vs. only the slim iPhone 17 will adopt Apple’s C1 modem chip). Beyond cost reduction, the switch to in-house Wi-Fi chips will enhance connectivity across Apple devices.”
AppleInsider thinks that “it is likely that the limited use of the C1 modem is due to its lack of mmWave support, though it does work with sub-6GHz bands of 5G.” Without support for mmWave, Apple can’t say its iPhone...
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05:10
iPhone Pro uses replace their phones faster than non...
A new study by Counterpoint Research finds that users of the Pro line of iPhones are likely to replace their iPhones much faster than base iPhone users.
Pro users hold on to their phones for an average of 2.75 years, while non-Pro users use the device for an average of 3.15 years. According to Counterpoint, premiumization is one of the biggest contributors to iPhones’ increasing revenue share year-over-year. This trend is likely to continue for the next 2-3 years, pushed by emerging markets like India and Southeast Asia, notes.
Counterpoint says that, of all the Pro model owners, 45% claim to be innovators. They tend to buy Apple’s newest tech around the launch date and must have the newest Pro iPhone at the earliest. An additional 25% claim to be early adopters who are opinion leaders. This explains why Pro model...
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05:10
Apple’s custom Wi-Fi chips will ‘enhance...
In an X post, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the switch to in-house Wi-Fi chips will “enhance connectivity across Apple devices” while also giving Apple a cost reduction.
“Following Qualcomm, Broadcom’s Wi-Fi chips will also be replaced by Apple’s in-house chips at a faster pace,” he writes. “My latest industry survey indicates that all new 2H25 iPhone 17 models will feature Apple’s in-house Wi-Fi chips (vs. only the slim iPhone 17 will adopt Apple’s C1 modem chip). Beyond cost reduction, the switch to in-house Wi-Fi chips will enhance connectivity across Apple devices.”
AppleInsider thinks that “it is likely that the limited use of the C1 modem is due to its lack of mmWave support, though it does work with sub-6GHz bands of 5G.” Without support for mmWave, Apple can’t say its iPhone...
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05:10
iPhone Pro uses replace their phones faster than non...
A new study by Counterpoint Research finds that users of the Pro line of iPhones are likely to replace their iPhones much faster than base iPhone users.
Pro users hold on to their phones for an average of 2.75 years, while non-Pro users use the device for an average of 3.15 years. According to Counterpoint, premiumization is one of the biggest contributors to iPhones’ increasing revenue share year-over-year. This trend is likely to continue for the next 2-3 years, pushed by emerging markets like India and Southeast Asia, notes.
Counterpoint says that, of all the Pro model owners, 45% claim to be innovators. They tend to buy Apple’s newest tech around the launch date and must have the newest Pro iPhone at the earliest. An additional 25% claim to be early adopters who are opinion leaders. This explains why Pro model...
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05:10
Apple’s custom Wi-Fi chips will ‘enhance...
In an X post, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the switch to in-house Wi-Fi chips will “enhance connectivity across Apple devices” while also giving Apple a cost reduction.
“Following Qualcomm, Broadcom’s Wi-Fi chips will also be replaced by Apple’s in-house chips at a faster pace,” he writes. “My latest industry survey indicates that all new 2H25 iPhone 17 models will feature Apple’s in-house Wi-Fi chips (vs. only the slim iPhone 17 will adopt Apple’s C1 modem chip). Beyond cost reduction, the switch to in-house Wi-Fi chips will enhance connectivity across Apple devices.”
AppleInsider thinks that “it is likely that the limited use of the C1 modem is due to its lack of mmWave support, though it does work with sub-6GHz bands of 5G.” Without support for mmWave, Apple can’t say its iPhone...
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05:10
iPhone Pro uses replace their phones faster than non...
A new study by Counterpoint Research finds that users of the Pro line of iPhones are likely to replace their iPhones much faster than base iPhone users.
Pro users hold on to their phones for an average of 2.75 years, while non-Pro users use the device for an average of 3.15 years. According to Counterpoint, premiumization is one of the biggest contributors to iPhones’ increasing revenue share year-over-year. This trend is likely to continue for the next 2-3 years, pushed by emerging markets like India and Southeast Asia, notes.
Counterpoint says that, of all the Pro model owners, 45% claim to be innovators. They tend to buy Apple’s newest tech around the launch date and must have the newest Pro iPhone at the earliest. An additional 25% claim to be early adopters who are opinion leaders. This explains why Pro model...
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05:10
Apple’s custom Wi-Fi chips will ‘enhance...
In an X post, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the switch to in-house Wi-Fi chips will “enhance connectivity across Apple devices” while also giving Apple a cost reduction.
“Following Qualcomm, Broadcom’s Wi-Fi chips will also be replaced by Apple’s in-house chips at a faster pace,” he writes. “My latest industry survey indicates that all new 2H25 iPhone 17 models will feature Apple’s in-house Wi-Fi chips (vs. only the slim iPhone 17 will adopt Apple’s C1 modem chip). Beyond cost reduction, the switch to in-house Wi-Fi chips will enhance connectivity across Apple devices.”
AppleInsider thinks that “it is likely that the limited use of the C1 modem is due to its lack of mmWave support, though it does work with sub-6GHz bands of 5G.” Without support for mmWave, Apple can’t say its iPhone...
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05:10
iPhone Pro uses replace their phones faster than non...
A new study by Counterpoint Research finds that users of the Pro line of iPhones are likely to replace their iPhones much faster than base iPhone users.
Pro users hold on to their phones for an average of 2.75 years, while non-Pro users use the device for an average of 3.15 years. According to Counterpoint, premiumization is one of the biggest contributors to iPhones’ increasing revenue share year-over-year. This trend is likely to continue for the next 2-3 years, pushed by emerging markets like India and Southeast Asia, notes.
Counterpoint says that, of all the Pro model owners, 45% claim to be innovators. They tend to buy Apple’s newest tech around the launch date and must have the newest Pro iPhone at the earliest. An additional 25% claim to be early adopters who are opinion leaders. This explains why Pro model...
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05:06
How to pre-order iPhone 16e on Friday
Macworld
Apple has introduced the iPhone 16e, a cheaper sibling to the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max that launched in September 2024. On Friday, February 21 the Apple Store will open for pre-orders, so that those who want a handset can race to place their order and then wait a week or so to receive the new handset which officially goes on sale on February 28.
Unfortunately, you are unlikely to be the only person pre-ordering a new iPhone. In our experience, a hesitation of only a few minutes can postpone the delivery of a device by days, if not weeks. In this article, we’ll help you get ready so that you can place your order quickly and be one of the first to get the new iPhone from Apple....
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05:02
What does the e stand for in iPhone 16e?
The rumors turned out to be correct, even if most were styling it with a capital E rather than a lower-case one: the iPhone SE 4 is officially named the iPhone 16e.
One question is what the e stands for. Apple has often been vague about the meaning of suffices like S, R, and SE when appended to various iPhone models, but it did provide an answer this time …
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04:28
Apple's C1 Modem Debut Suggests iPhone 17 Air...
Apple's first custom-designed modem chip, the C1, has finally made its debut in the iPhone 16e, which Apple announced on Wednesday. It's a significant milestone in the company's efforts to reduce reliance on external suppliers like Qualcomm. However, the C1 lacks support for ultra-fast mmWave 5G technology, and the chip's limitations are expected to extend to the upcoming ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air.
While touted by Apple as their most power-efficient cellular chip to date, the C1 modem currently supports only sub-6GHz 5G networks. This means users won't have access to the exceptionally fast speeds that mmWave technology can provide in specific locations such as stadiums, airports, and dense urban areas.
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04:15
iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16: Are the compromises worth $...
Macworld
The iPhone 16e is here and at $599 it is definitely not a budget iPhone. The iPhone 16e (for economic?) may not be a true iPhone SE replacement for those looking for a cheap iPhone, but it still costs significantly less than an iPhone 16, which starts at $799.
So two things are true at the same time: At $600, the iPhone 16e is in no way a budget model, but at $200 less than the regular iPhone 16, it’s clearly a value option. Is that extra $200 worth it? Apple has made a number of significant compromises, but they may be worth the savings for you.
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03:55
Will Apple Release an iPhone 17e? Here's What...
Apple's unveiling on Wednesday of the iPhone 16e, which replaced the iPhone SE line, marked a strategic shift in the company's flagship smartphone lineup. Starting at $599, the iPhone 16e offers a 6.1-inch OLED display, Face ID, an A18 chip, and a USB-C port, positioning it as a more affordable alternative within the iPhone 16 family. Does that mean we should expect an iPhone 17e to be added to the upcoming iPhone 17 series?
Apple's iPhone 17 lineup is expected to feature four models: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and a new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air that replaces the existing Plus model. The iPhone 17 Air is rumored to have a significantly thinner design with an aluminum chassis and a 6.6-inch display, aiming to offer a balance between portability and performance.
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03:30
iPhone 16e: The ‘e’ means everything
Macworld
It’s not every February we get an iPhone announcement–in fact, it’s rarely February. But rarely doesn’t mean never, and on Wednesday, Apple took the wraps off the iPhone 16e, a new model that brings cutting-edge internals to an older form factor.
But tempted as you might be to call the 16e the fourth-generation iPhone SE, this new model doesn’t precisely fit the mold. For one thing, this is the first time Apple is using this new lower-end iPhone to launch a brand new piece of technology. For another, this lower-cost iPhone isn’t exactly as low cost as its predecessors.
Suffice it to say, the iPhone 16e isn’t your parents’ iPhone SE. But after almost a decade of those models, Apple seems to be taking a slightly different tack this time around.
What’s in a letter?
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03:15
Apple offers hints as to when to expect forthcoming...
Following the launch of the iPhone 16e, Apple has updated its iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia pages to offer a narrower timeline as to when the next major version updates are set to launch. The three websites ow state that new Apple Intelligence features and languages will launch in early April, an update […]
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03:00
Apple unveils iPhone 16e, will open pre-orders on...
The new iPhone has launched, except the rumors were true and it’s known as the “iPhone 16e.” While not an update to the $429 iPhone SE, which was last updated in 2022, the new iPhone 16E will ship in a single size and cut $200 off the standard iPhone 16 starting price. Per Macworld, with […]
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02:00
Can’t get iPhone Mirroring to work? Here’s what you...
Macworld
The iPhone Mirroring feature appeared with macOS Sequoia and lets you screen share your iPhone on a Mac in a way that’s never existed before. It’s like running a virtual version of your iPhone right there on the Desktop. However, you may encounter problems getting iPhone Mirroring to work because of the many requirements and settings.
Check the requirements
To use iPhone Mirroring, you need iOS 18 installed on your iPhone as well as Sequoia on your Mac. The Mac must be an Apple silicon model (M-series processor) or a later-generation Intel Mac with a T2 Security Chip. Fortunately, few Intel models that lack that chip can even run Sequoia, so you’re unlikely to come across that scenario.
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01:15
Macworld Podcast: The new iPhone 16e
Macworld
There’s a new iPhone in town! Apple has released the new iPhone SE and we have all the details on this episode of the Macworld Podcast!
This is episode 922 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola.
Watch episode 922 on YouTube
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Click on the links below to learn more about the topics discussed on the show.
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01:00
Aqara Launches Camera Hub G5 Pro
Smart home company Aqara today announced the global availability of its Camera Hub G5 Pro, which is designed specifically for outdoor surveillance. The G5 Pro integrates with the Apple Home app and it supports HomeKit Secure Video.
Available in two colors, the G5 Pro provides 2.6K Quad HD recording with True Color Night Vision that Aqara says provides clear images even at night. The True Color Night Vision feature supports 1520p resolution and offers a 133 degree field of view with an f/1.0 aperture that captures more light than traditional f/2.0 lenses.
A built-in neural processing unit allows for on-device AI object detection and sound detection, so the camera is able to analyze footage and alert homeowners of potential threats like an individual lingering or a stolen package, plus it can send alerts when the lens is obstructed and...
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01:00
Wow, your Apple devices are about to get a speedier...
Macworld
We’re tired of waiting for our iPhones to power up after being plugged into the outlet for 30 minutes. This sound like you, too? It’s time to ditch the standard charging block for this GaN one that reaches incredible charging speeds with overheating protection. It’s now only $59.99 (reg. $119).
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Wednesday February 19
21:42
Thoughts and Observations on Today’s iPhone 16e...
Last week Tim Cook teased a “newest member of the family” product announcement coming today; turns out it was the iPhone 16e, a device whose name briefly paralyzed me with indecision regarding how to capitalize it,1 which replaces the three-year-old iPhone SE (3rd generation) in the lineup.
The Announcement
Apple made the announcement in a 13-minute video that is currently atop their home page, but seemingly only perma-linkable at YouTube. (Maybe this?) It was also, of course, announced in...
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18:31
More than a name change: iPhone 16e isn't the...
Apple didn't simply change the expected iPhone SE 4 name to iPhone 16e — they're distinct product lines and all the data points to a strategy shift.
iPhone 16e is here, and it's not the iPhone SE
We should have seen this coming. Every Apple-focused website saw Tim Cook's post on February 13 and assumed that it was an iPhone SE 4 reveal.
After all, almost all of the rumors for the last 18 months have called it the iPhone SE 4.
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17:57
Apple Podcasts Connect will go down for up to eight...
Heads up, fellow podcasters. Apple has announced some scheduled downtime for Podcasts Connect next week.
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17:55
iPhone 16e has a binned version of the A18 chip –...
The new iPhone 16e, which was announced by Apple earlier today, features the A18 chip. In theory, this is the same chip that powers the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. However, as already reported by 9to5Mac, there is a slight difference in the chip inside the iPhone 16e, which suggests that Apple is using a binned chip in the less expensive model. But what exactly does this mean?
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17:05
iPhone 16e camera seems to lack latest-generation...
With the iPhone 16 lineup, Apple has completely revamped the Photographic Styles feature – which was first introduced with the iPhone 13. However, despite the new iPhone 16e having almost the same hardware as its more expensive siblings, the device seems to lack the latest-generation Photographic Styles.
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16:24
Steeper price drops hit Apple's M4 & M4 Pro...
Apple retailers are competing for your business by knocking triple digits off the M4 Pro Mac mini, while the standard M4 model has dropped to $549.
Apple's M4 Pro Mac mini is on sale for $1,299.
The M4 Pro Mac mini with 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage is a popular configuration due to its blend of affordability with the performance of the 12-core CPU/16-core GPU chip. Normally $1,399, the retail configuration is on sale for $1,299 at Amazon, B&H and Adorama.
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16:20
Apple Intelligence on iPhone is now $200 cheaper —...
Want a new iPhone with Apple Intelligence? Before today, that would set you back about $800. After Apple’s latest iPhone announcement, however, the cost to access Apple Intelligence on iPhone is 25% less. There are just two very minor caveats.
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16:00
9to5Mac Daily: February 19, 2025 – The all-new...
15:21
'Severance' tops 'Ted Lasso' as...
"Severance" has officially become the most-watched Apple TV+ series, beating out former champion "Ted Lasso" — but you're probably not surprised.
"Severance" — image credit: Apple
Apple can tell when it has a good thing going. While every show it picks up doesn't become a hit, it certainly makes it known when it's found something special.
"Severence" is no exception. If you've read our site at all in the last two months, you've probably noticed we've covered quite a bit, from a star-studded pop up in New York to the series' surprising jump to Roku for a limited time.
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14:55
iPhone 16e is Equipped With 8GB of RAM for Apple...
Apple never publicly advertises the amount of RAM included in iPhones, but MacRumors has confirmed that the iPhone 16e is equipped with 8GB of RAM.
Given the iPhone 16e supports Apple Intelligence, it was widely expected that the device would have 8GB of RAM, as that is the minimum amount of memory required for Apple Intelligence. All other iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models also have 8GB of RAM, while the iPhone SE that was replaced by the iPhone 16e is equipped with 4GB of RAM.
We confirmed the iPhone 16e's amount of RAM in Apple's developer tool Xcode, with assistance from MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris.
iPhone 16e pre-ordering begins this Friday at 5 a.m. Pacific Time in nearly 60 countries, and the device will launch on Friday, February 28.Related Roundup: iPhone 16eBuyer's...
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14:51
iOS 18.4 release date: Here’s when to expect new...
Apple’s last big software update, iOS 18.3, arrived in late January. Although we’re still waiting for the first iOS 18.4 beta to drop, Apple has already provided a very narrow window for when the public iOS 18.4 version will launch. Here’s what to expect.
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14:29
Why the iPhone 16E doesnt truly fit the iPhone SE...
The new iPhone 16e is surely the right combination of prices and features to be a hit, but the iPhone SE range that it has replaced will always be special.
The original and second generation iPhone SE
Here's how significant the iPhone SE was — I actually remember what I was doing when it was announced back in 2016.
I wasn't working here yet. I was supposed to be going into a meeting, but instead, I stayed in my car reading AppleInsider for the latest coverage.
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13:50
Apple says Severance has become its most popular...
The latest Nielsen charts showed that Severance was performing well with audiences, and now we have official confirmation from Apple itself.
Via Deadline, Apple TV+ says that Severance has become its most popular show ever, even overtaking its hit comedy Ted Lasso. The service recorded more unique viewers for Severance than any other title in its history, based on viewership in the first month after season two premiered.
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13:43
iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16: A new Apple Intelligence-...
Apple's update to the iPhone SE adds a new design and Apple Intelligence, as well as a new name: iPhone 16e. Here's how it compares to yesterday's budget option — the iPhone 16.
iPhone 16e [left], iPhone 16 [right]
Arriving just shy of three years after the third-generation iPhone SE, the newly-rebranded iPhone 16e has arrived as the new entry-level model for consumers. This is a major modernization effort, with a new design and a considerable specifications bump to match modern smartphones.
With the introduction of a new low-cost smartphone on Apple's roster, this leaves consumers wondering if they should get it instead of the slightly more expensive iPhone 16.
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13:34
Apple may have just solved my biggest iPhone 17 Air...
Apple’s latest product, the iPhone 16e, has a lot going for it. But for me personally, it’s not the new model I’m most excited about. This fall’s iPhone 17 Air wins that prize, and one key detail of today’s launch has alleviated my biggest concern about that device: battery life.
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13:10
Apple Phases Out Lightning Port in iPhone Lineup...
With the launch of the new iPhone 16e, Apple discontinued the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and iPhone SE, eliminating the last two iPhone models that were equipped with a Lightning port.
Apple no longer manufactures any iPhones with a Lightning port, and all models in the iPhone lineup feature USB-C. Apple does still sell refurbished iPhones that use Lightning, but its main website and retail locations only offer iPhones with USB-C connectivity.
The new 16e has a USB-C port, as do the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models that Apple also sells. Apple started the transition away from Lightning with the iPhone 15 launch in 2023, and it has completed the move to USB-C in less than two...
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12:38
Here's When Apple Will Release iOS 18.4
Following the launch of the iPhone 16e, Apple updated its iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia pages to give a narrower timeline on when the next updates are set to launch.
All three pages now state that new Apple Intelligence features and languages will launch in early April, an update from the more broader April timeframe that Apple provided before. The next major point updates will be iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4.
Apple plans to make Apple Intelligence available in Chinese (Simplified), English (India, Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish language support with the April update, with more...
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12:36
Apple Events 2025: When is the next Apple Event?
Macworld
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.
UPDATE: Apple is expected to update the iPad and iPad Air soon. Our best guess is that it will do so by press release between March 15 and March 28. If it holds an event, that could take place on March 18.
So far in 2025 Apple hasn’t held any events, however, it did launch a new iPhone via press release on February 19. Read all about the iPhone 16e here.
In 2024, Apple held three events: one on Tuesday, May 7,...
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12:28
iPhone 16e Will Have Day One Software Update
Customers who purchase the new iPhone 16e will need to download a software update right after receiving the device to install the latest version of iOS 18.
The iPhone 16e models will ship with iOS 18.3, but Apple released iOS 18.3.1 on February 10, so new iPhone 16e buyers will need to install the iOS 18.3.1 update to migrate data from an older iPhone that is already running iOS 18.3.1.
iOS 18.3.1 didn't add any new features, but it does address a software vulnerability that Apple says was exploited in the wild.
Pre-orders for the iPhone 16e are set to begin this Friday, with a launch to follow on February 28.Related...
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12:18
You don’t need to buy an iPhone 16e to use Apple’s...
Another new iPhone can only mean one thing: new Apple wallpapers! Fortunately, you don’t need to go out and buy the new iPhone 16e if you just want to try Apple’s latest wallpaper.
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12:09
What’s your reaction to the iPhone 16e? [Poll]
12:06
iPhone 16e Has iPhone 16 Camera, But Lacks Some...
The iPhone 16e is Apple's only iPhone with a single-lens rear camera, and while it has the same 48-megapixel Wide lens as the iPhone 16, it is lacking several of the iPhone 16 camera features.
With the 48-megapixel Fusion lens, the iPhone 16e camera has a standard 1x field of view, and a 2x zoom option. It has no Telephoto lens, so there are no other zoom options, nor is there an Ultra Wide camera for wide-angle shots and macro images. Since there's just one lens, there's also no option for spatial image and video capture.
It offers the same True Tone flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, and Smart HDR 5 options, but it does not support next-generation portraits with Focus Control or the latest Photographic Styles.
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12:02
iPhone 16e: Everything you need to know about Apple’...
Macworld
The iPhone 16e is Apple’s most affordable model in the iPhone lineup. It replaces both the iPhone 14 and the iPhone SE and is a departure from the “classic” design of those older SE phones. Here’s everything you need to know about the new phone:
From iPhone SE to iPhone 16e: Name change
With the release of the iPhone 16e, Apple dropped the iPhone SE from its lineup. Apple has not given any reasons for the name change but it indicates that Apple will perform annual updates to the “e” model.
New iPhone 16e price: How much does the iPhone 16e cost?
- The iPhone 16e starts at $599/£599
While the iPhone 16e is Apple’s cheapest iPhone, its price is higher than the iPhone SE replaced. Here is a chart of how the iPhone 16e compares to previous iPhone SE models.
32GB64GB128GB256GB512GBiPhone 16e (2025)——$599/£599$699/£699$899/£899iPhone SE (3rd gen, 2022)—...
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11:50
Google Lens-powered Screen Search arrives for Chrome...
Google has announced that it's bringing a new feature to iPhone that enables users to quickly search while browsing the web or watching videos.
Circle to Search comes to iOS
Screen Search is, effectively, the iOS version of Circle to Search, which was released to select premium Android smartphones over a year ago.
The feature is designed to give users a much more convenient way to search content they're actively engaging with. Instead of switching screens to open up a search engine, users can simply circle the thing they're interested in to launch a Google search.
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11:35
Apple releases iOS 18.3.1 restore image for the new...
Apple officially announced the iPhone 16e today, replacing the iPhone SE and iPhone 14 with a $599 model that supports Apple Intelligence. Following the announcement, Apple has also posted the iOS 18.3.1 restore image for the new iPhone 16e.
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11:02
Apple Launches the iPhone 16E, With In-House Modem...
Apple has launched the iPhone 16E, featuring a 6.1-inch OLED display, Face ID, an A18 chipset, USB-C, 48MP camera, and support for Apple Intelligence. Gone but not forgotten: the home button, Touch ID and 64GB of base storage. The Verge reports: The 16E includes the customizable Action Button, but not the new Camera Control you'll find on the 16 series. It does swap its Lightning port for USB-C, now a requirement for the phone to be sold in the EU. On the inside, there's an A18 chipset, the same chip as the iPhone 16. That makes the 16E powerful enough to run Apple Intelligence, the suite of AI tools that includes notification summaries. Even the non-Pro iPhone 15 can't do that, so the 16E is one of the most capable iPhones out there. Apple has previously confirmed that 8GB RAM was the minimum to get Apple Intelligence support in the iPhone 16 series, so it's likely that the 16E also boasts at least that much memory. It's also been bumped to a baseline of 128GB of storage, meaning...
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10:57
Apple Intelligence language extensions to Chinese,...
Apple has regularly stated what languages its Apple Intelligence will support over the course of 2025, but it has now confirmed which ones are coming in April.
Apple originally introduced Apple Intelligence only for US English
Right at its launch, Apple said that Apple Intelligence would initially require US English, but then would expand to many other languages. While it later listed a selection of those, Apple has now stated which ones are coming next.
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10:49
Every new Apple product coming in 2025
Macworld
Over the past few years, Apple has overhauled its entire product range, including transitioning the Mac from Intel to its own processors, introducing the tough Apple Watch Ultra, adding a new Plus model to the iPhone lineup, and introducing a brand-new product category – the Vision Pro headset.
In 2025 there’s even more change coming, with a new ‘Air’ iPhone rumored, a much needed Mac Pro and Mac Studio update, a long awaited upgrade for the standard iPad, and much more. Read on to find out what’s coming from Apple in 2025.
In this article, we take a look at what new products we expect Apple to launch throughout 2025 and beyond. We have investigated every rumor and trend we could find to bring you our predictions. Read on to find out what could be in store.
New Apple products launched so far in 2025
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10:42
Apple unveils iPhone 16e, eliminating the budget...
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Apple has introduced its latest iPhone, and it’s a huge shakeup to the iPhone lineup. It’s not an update to the $429 iPhone SE, which was last updated three years ago. Instead, it’s a new iPhone 16 model, the iPhone 16e, which comes in one size and shaves $200/£200 off the starting price.
It’s a huge leap up in capabilities over the old third-generation iPhone SE, but also a big step up in price. Now, the iPhone SE has been eliminated from the iPhone lineup, as have a number of older models. Apple no longer sells a “budget” phone, just a less-expensive version of the current model.
Pre-orders for the new model begin on February 21, with availability starting on February 28. It is available in white or black, with prices starting at $599/£599 for the 128GB model.
An iPhone 16 by any other name
The new iPhone 16e naming is appropriate. This new phone has more in common with...
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10:35
Apple's iPhone 16e announcement takes a...
The iPhone 16e announcement video sticks to Apple's signature style, making a mid-cycle product feel just as important as a major launch.
Tim Cook announcing the iPhone 16e
The company unveiled the iPhone 16e in a press release and a short video that looks and feels like a keynote presentation. The video features Tim Cook and other Apple employees introducing the product in a structured format, just like they would at WWDC or a September iPhone event.
The pacing, transitions, and scripted delivery all mirror Apple's signature keynote style.
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10:24
Apple has officially killed off the Home Button
With the introduction of the iPhone 16e, Apple has officially ended the nearly two-decade run of the Home Button.
The iPhone SE 3 was the last of Apple's products to feature the Home Button
On Wednesday, Apple announced the iPhone 16e. Designed to replace the budget-friendly iPhone SE, it offers a lower price point for new and returning iPhone owners — or anyone who isn't looking to drop $800 on a mainline release.
All three generations of the iPhone SE featured a home button. However, we had already expected that the newest budget model would move to Face ID.
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10:15
M4 MacBook Air: What you need to know about the soon...
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The M4 MacBook Pro, iMac and Mac mini are all available, but the M4 MacBook Air is nowhere to be seen. Just how long will we have to wait to see the new MacBook Air and what specs and price can we expect?
We look at the rumors and keep track of what’s being reported, as well as offer a perspective based on Apple’s current lineup.
UPDATE: February 19 2025: Apple didn’t launch a new MacBook Air alongside the iPhone 16E on Wednesday February 19, but we could still see the anticipated update really soon.
M4 MacBook Air: Release date
- Launch after March 15, 2025 (Predicted)
Back in April 2024, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said that the Mac’s version of the M4 chip would be introduced in the MacBook Pro and iMacs later in 2024...
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10:12
iPhone 16e lacks Ultra Wideband tracking and Thread...
To keep the cost down, Apple's new iPhone 16e isn't just missing MagSafe, it also lacks Ultra Wideband, and a Thread radio.
Ultra Wideband first shipped in the iPhone 12, HomePod mini, and more
MagSafe wasn't the only omission from the iPhone 16e. Probably because of the new Apple-designed cellular modem, Ultra Wideband isn't included, nor is a thread radio.
Ultra Wideband (UWB) is a wireless protocol for communications, which functions using radio waves. At its most basic, it can be used to transmit messages between devices, making it somewhat analogous to Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
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09:56
2025 iPad Air: What you need to know about the...
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It’s not quite a year since Apple updated the iPad Air with an M2 processor back in May 2024, more than two years after the launch of the M1 model. Apple didn’t change the design much, though it did introduce a larger 13-inch model. It looks like the wait won’t be so long for the next model—less than a year later, rumors of a new iPad Air are already flying, and we’ve collected everything we know here.
UPDATE: February 19 2025: Apple didn’t launch a new iPad Air alongside the iPhone 16E on Wednesday February 19, but we could still see a new iPad Air really soon.
2025 iPad Air release date: When will the new iPad Air launch?
- Spring 2025 (expected) – after March 15, 2025.
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09:55
iPhone SE, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus are all retired...
Apple introduced iPhone 16e on Wednesday, but since it replicates much of the functionality of existing devices, the iPhone 14 lineup and iPhone SE have been discontinued in its wake.
iPhone 16e replaces iPhone 14 and iPhone SE in the lineup
Out with the old, in with the slightly new. iPhone 16e is a half step from iPhone 14 to iPhone 16, but its lower price and improved specs should be enough to entice many upgraders.
iPhone 16e replaces the iPhone SE as the new entry option, though at a higher price. The iPhone 14 design with a 6.1 display and A18 processor is enough to make the older devices redundant, so Apple has removed them from sale.
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09:40
11th-gen iPad: Everything you need to know about the...
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Apple went big on iPads in 2024, announcing new iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini tablets. But one model missed out: the standard, basic iPad. Other than getting even cheaper (it got an aggressive price cut to $349/£329 last year) Apple’s cheapest tablet is still exactly the same 10th-gen model that came out way back in 2022, and it’s looking overdue for an update.
Fortunately we won’t have to wait much longer before that happens. From likely release date to new features, design changes and tech specs, here’s what we know so far about the 11th-gen iPad for 2025.
UPDATE: February 19 2025: Apple didn’t launch a new iPad alongside the iPhone 16E on Wednesday February 19, but we could still see a new iPad really soon.
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09:24
Apple announces “iPhone 16e” to replace iPhone SE,...
As expected, Apple has released a new low-end iPhone into its lineup to replace the aging iPhone SE. The iPhone 16e is a 6.1-inch phone with an edge-to-edge OLED screen and a display notch, an Apple A18 processor inside (similar to, though not exactly the same as, the regular iPhone 16), a USB-C port and Action Button, and Apple's first in-house cellular modem, dubbed the Apple C1.
The iPhone 16e starts at $599 for 128GB and will be available for preorder on February 21. The phone will be available on February 28. A 256GB version and a 512GB version will run you $699 and $899, respectively.
At $599, the iPhone 16e's starting price is $200 less than the iPhone 16 but $170 more than the old 64GB iPhone SE and $120 more than the 128GB version of the iPhone SE. The 16e is a more direct...
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08:21
Apple Says UK Regulator's Remedy Options on...
Apple has told Britain's competition regulator that some of the remedy options proposed by the watchdog to address concerns in the mobile browser market would impact the iPhone maker's incentive to innovate. From a report: The responses from Apple and Google to the regulator's investigation in the supply of mobile browsers and browser engines and the distribution of cloud gaming services through app stores on mobile devices in the country were published on the government website on Wednesday.
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Tuesday February 18
17:20
Google Play Books Purchases on iOS Now Skirt the App...
Google has gained permission to sell its e-books and audiobooks directly to customers through its iOS app, Google Play Books. From a report: While iOS apps today can offer access to content previously purchased elsewhere, like e-books bought via a website, developers have to request a specific exception to link their iOS app's users to the company's own website to make purchases. According to a brief post on Google's blog, users will now be able to click on a new "Get book" button in the Google Play Books iOS app which will take them to the Google Play website to complete their e-book or audiobook purchase.
From there, users will be able to see their recently opened book listings and complete a purchase using their Google Account and saved payment information. By processing the transaction on its own website, Google can avoid paying Apple a commission (generally 30%) on in-app purchases of digital content.
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10:54
The M4 MacBook Pro is $150 Off
The M4 MacBook Pro is discounted by $150 on Amazon, offering a great deal for a premium laptop featuring a brilliant 14.2-inch display, powerful M4 Chip, 512GB SSD, with exceptional battery life that can last all day. Speed through multiple tasks, apps, editing projects, and run graphic-heavy games, with Apple Intelligence to simplify things and […]
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10:52
TikTok returns to App Store
TikTok makes a return on the App Store, allowing iPhone users to install the app again and get updates as well. The decision behind making TikTok available again as of February 13th came when a letter was sent from Pam Bondi, U.S. Attorney General. The social media platform was removed from the App Store because […]
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10:51
Square Enix shutting down iOS Final Fantasy game
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles on iOS will be shutting down because of a bug during in-app transactions where players cannot gain access to the material bought in the app. This was because of the recent changes that were made to the model of the in-app transaction, leading to Square Enix closing it down and removing […]
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10:50
PowerBeats Pro 2 released today
Apple has started taking orders for their PowerBeats Pro 2 this week, which is available to buy face-to-face in their retail stores. Featuring the H2 Chip similar to what the AirPods Pro 2 has, the PowerBeats Pro 2 has active noise cancellation enabled as well as transparency mode. This ANC feature was something that the […]
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10:49
The AirPods Max USB-C is $21 Off
Apple’s premium headphones is discounted at a more attractive price range. Today, the AirPods Max with USB-C is down to just $529.99 from its original price of $550 on Amazon. The AirPods Max boasts a new USB-C connection as well as high-end features like Personalized Spatial Audio, pro-level noise cancellation, and high-fidelity audio. The dynamic […]
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10:45
iPhone SE 4 might be renamed
The upcoming iPhone SE model might be having a rebrand when it debuts, according to Mark Gurman. The budget iPhone may not have the same name as its predecessors, which boosts rumors that the SE brand will be renamed. In the latest Power On newsletter, the analyst said that Tim Cook posted about a ‘new […]
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10:44
MacBook Pro to have M5 chip first
Apple will be debuting its next-generation M series chip, but it will show up on the MacBook Pro before the iPad Pro. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said that the next MacBook Pro will debut this fall, while the iPad Pro will be introduced in 2026. It seems this time the MacBook Pro will have the M5 […]
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10:43
Apple considering ads on Apple Maps
Apple is currently thinking of putting in ads on its Apple Maps app, as per Mark Gurman of Bloomberg. Gurman mentioned in 2022 that Apple already had ‘software engineering’ for displaying ads on the navigational app. However, for reasons not known, the Cupertino-based company had decided not to activate it at the time. In recent […]
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Monday February 17
21:40
Golfo del Gringo Loco
You saw the news last week, I’m sure, that both of the major mapping-app providers, Google and Apple, have updated their maps to refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America”. Microsoft’s Bing Maps, which I would describe as a minor provider, has made the change too.1 It’s all actually quite a bit more complicated than “they renamed the Gulf of Mexico”, but bear with me for now.
You’ve also seen, I’m equally sure, a lot of people angry at Google and Apple for going along with this. That anger is — to some degree — misplaced. I get where the anger comes from, but it’s still misplaced. My initial take, right in the midst of Trump’s inauguration speech on January 20, was that if he went through with it, Apple and Google and everyone else who publishes maps should just ignore it. Trump, obviously, did go through with it: the United States...
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16:25
RESOLVED: ### **Summary:**
Some customers were...
Incident began at 2025-02-17 15:06 and ended at 2025-02-17 20:51 (times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)).
The issue with Google Voice has been resolved for all affected users as of Monday, 2025-02-17 12:51 US/Pacific.
We thank you for your patience while we worked on resolving the issue.
Affected products: Google Voice
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10:20
Hardware Mod Showcases an iPhone SE 3 in the Body of...
A tech enthusiast has successfully transplanted the internal components of an iPhone SE 3 into the body of a Nokia Lumia 1020 Windows Phone, according to a post on Reddit's r/hackintosh forum. The modification preserves all key functions of the iPhone SE 3, including its 12-megapixel camera, 5G capabilities, and Touch ID sensor, which has been relocated to the back of the device. The project retains the Lumia 1020's distinctive design while upgrading its outdated microUSB port to Apple's Lightning connector.
The creator adapted the Lumia's original camera shutter button to work as a secondary volume control that can trigger photos in the iPhone's camera app. The only significant feature lost in the conversion was the headphone jack.
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08:20
Apple Weighs Adding Paid Business Listings To Maps...
Apple is exploring ways to monetize its Maps app by introducing paid business listings and prioritized search results, Bloomberg News reports, citing an internal company meeting with the Maps team. The initiative would allow businesses to pay for higher placement in search results and more prominent display on maps, similar to Google Maps' advertising model. While no timeline has been set and no active development is underway, the move would mark Apple's first attempt to generate direct revenue from its mapping service. The potential Maps monetization comes as Apple expands its advertising business across other services. The company has previously increased its focus on search ads in the App Store and recently added advertising to its News and Stocks apps, as well as its sports content.
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Saturday February 15
22:34
AI Bugs Could Delay Upgrades for Both Siri and Alexa
Bloomberg reports that Apple's long-promised overhaul for Siri "is facing engineering problems and software bugs, threatening to postpone or limit its release, according to people with knowledge of the matter...."
Last June, Apple touted three major enhancements coming to Siri:
- the ability to tap into a customer's data to better answer queries and take actions.
- a new system that would let the assistant more precisely control apps.
- the capability to see what's currently on a device's screen and use that context to better serve users....
The goal is to ultimately offer a more versatile Siri that can seamlessly tap into customers' information and communication. For instance, users will be able to ask for a file or song that they discussed with a friend over text. Siri would then automatically retrieve that item. Apple also has demonstrated the ability for Siri to quickly locate someone's driver's license number by reviewing their photos......
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12:34
Apple Invites Its Users Into Major Years-Long Health...
Can the iPhone, AirPods, or the Apple Watch play a role in improving health? Apple says they want to find out.
"In medical research, discoveries are often limited by the number of participants who can be recruited, the amount of data that can be captured, and the duration of a given study," the company said in a blog post this week. "But Apple devices expand the possibilities..."
This new longitudinal, virtual study aims to understand how data from technology — including Apple and third-party devices — can be used to predict, detect, monitor, and manage changes in participants' health. Additionally, researchers will explore connections across different areas of health.
CNBC reports:
The new study will likely influence future product development. Apple CEO Tim Cook previously said he believes health features will be the company's "most important contribution to mankind...."
The Apple Health Study will be available through the company's Research app,...
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Friday February 14
16:20
Netflix Accidentally Made Its Content Show Up In the...
Netflix content briefly appeared in the Apple TV app due to an unintentional glitch, sparking excitement among users before the company swiftly rolled back the integration. Engadget reports: A Netflix spokesperson told The Verge on Friday that the Apple TV app integration was an error that has been rolled back. Indeed, Redditors who had been tracking the forbidden fruit with unbridled glee confirmed that all signs of Netflix content had since vanished from Apple's streaming hub. Netflix giveth, and Netflix taketh away.
While the boo-boo was still active, PC World reported it let you add Netflix originals like Stranger Things, Cobra Kai and The Crown but lacked licensed shows and movies. Even the available content was a buggy mess. For example, only season five of The Crown was available, leaving you to wonder what hijinks Liz and the gang had gotten into before or after the grunge era. The "Add to Watchlist" and "Continue Watching" features were also said to be spotty.
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08:29
∞ The Dalrymple Report: Mac window, Apple TV, Apple...
Dave and I have been running into an issue that we both have when we move a Mac Finder window around the screen. Someone out there knows the answer to why this is happening. The Apple TV is now available on Android, so we discuss if that will increase subscriptions to the service. Apple is launching another health study, one of the areas that the company has excelled i n recent years. The iPhone SE update appears to be right around the corner.
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03:00
Alibaba To Partner With Apple On AI Features,...
Alibaba will partner with Apple to support AI features on iPhones in China, sending Alibaba's shares surging over 9% to a three-year high. Reuters reports: "They talked to a number of companies in China. In the end they chose to do business with us. They want to use our AI to power their phones. We feel extremely honored to do business with a great company like Apple," Tsai said at the World Government Summit in Dubai. Apple continues to work with Baidu on AI features for iPhones in China, The Information reported on Thursday, citing two people with direct knowledge of the matter.
While Apple's phones outside China utilize a combination of its proprietary Apple Intelligence and OpenAI's ChatGPT, Tsai did not specify whether the Alibaba partnership would follow a similar model. In China, consumer-facing AI products require regulatory approval, and The Information reported earlier that both Alibaba and Apple have already submitted materials to authorities. "Instead of viewing...
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Thursday February 13
17:40
Apple To Restore TikTok To US App Store Following...
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple will restore TikTok to the U.S. App Store on Thursday (source paywalled; alternative source), following a letter from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. From the report: Apple, along with Alphabet's Google, removed TikTok in the US to comply with a law passed last year. In a Jan. 20 executive order, Trump said he instructed the attorney general "not to take any action to enforce the act for a period of 75 days from today to allow my administration an opportunity to determine the appropriate course forward." Apple confirmed the app will return "Thursday evening." You can find the App Store listing for TikTok here.
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15:40
Apple Teases Special Product Launch Coming Next Week
Apple CEO Tim Took took to X today to tease a special Apple product launch happening next week on Wednesday, February 19. 9to5Mac reports: Few specific details were shared, but Cook did include a brief video featuring the Apple logo in silver plus the following words: "Get ready to meet the newest member of the family. Wednesday, February 19. #AppleLaunch" [...] The most likely product is the brand new iPhone SE 4, which rumors suggest will pack a variety of powerful upgrades. [...] There are several other hardware possibilities for the February 19 launch. We're currently expecting at least three other products to debut in the near future: the M4 MacBook Air, an M3 iPad Air, and a new 11th generation base model iPad.
Reading into the teaser, the silver color does subtly give off Mac vibes, so perhaps the M4 MacBook Air is coming. The circle design in the video has some wondering if AirTag 2 could be the focus of the launch. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, however, doesn't believe...
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11:12
Apple teases launch for “the newest member of the...
Big news for people who prefer their product announcements to be pre-announced: Apple CEO Tim Cook says that the company has something brewing for Wednesday, February 19. Cook referred to "the newest member of the family," suggesting a launch event focused on a single product rather than multiple refreshes throughout its product lineup.
Most rumors point to the "family" being the iPhone and the "newest member" being an updated version of the entry-level iPhone SE. Last refreshed in March of 2022 with the guts of late 2021's iPhone 13, the SE is the only iPhone in Apple's lineup that still ships with large display bezels and a Home button. And it's one of just three models (along with the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus) to still include a Lightning port.
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09:20
German Regulator Charges Apple With Abuse of Power...
The German antitrust authority has charged Apple with abusing its market power through its app tracking tool and giving itself preferential treatment in a move that could result in daily fines for the iPhone maker if it fails to change its business practices. From a report: The move follows a three-year investigation by the Federal Cartel Office into Apple's App Tracking Transparency feature, which allows users to block advertisers from tracking them across different applications.
The U.S. tech giant has said the feature allows users to control their privacy but has drawn criticism from Meta Platforms, app developers and startups whose business models rely on advertising tracking. "The ATTF (app tracking tool) makes it far more difficult for competing app publishers to access the user data relevant for advertising," Andreas Mundt, cartel office president, said in a statement.
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Wednesday February 12
16:50
Apple TV Finally Comes To Android Phones, Tablets
Apple has released an official Apple TV app for Android phones and tablets that's now available in the Google Play Store. You can download it here. 9to5Google reports: The newest Apple app on Android has a bottom bar with Apple TV+, MLS (Major League Soccer), Downloads for offline viewing, and Search. [...] The video player takes after Apple TV on other platforms, with a portrait mode available. There are convenient shortcuts to activate picture-in-picture, which works inside the app (while browsing) and system-wide, and mute to bring up the system volume bar. Playback is smooth and more stable than other streaming services.
At launch, the Apple TV app lacks Casting support and there do not appear to be new episode notifications. If you're already signed into Apple Music, you have to log in again to Apple TV. Another notable aspect is support for Google Play Billing instead of requiring out-of-app sign-up on another device. This applies to both the Google TV app (and Apple...
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14:10
Apple Now Lets You Move Purchases Between Your 25...
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Last night, Apple posted a new support document about migrating purchases between accounts, something that Apple users with long online histories have been waiting on for years, if not decades. If you have movies, music, or apps orphaned on various iTools/.Mac/MobileMe/iTunes accounts that preceded what you're using now, you can start the fairly involved process of moving them over.
"You can choose to migrate apps, music, and other content you've purchased from Apple on a secondary Apple Account to a primary Apple Account," the document reads, suggesting that people might have older accounts tied primarily to just certain movies, music, or other purchases that they can now bring forward to their primary, device-linked account. The process takes place on an iPhone or iPad inside the Settings app, in the "Media & Purchases" section in your named account section.
There are a few hitches to note. You can't migrate...
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09:50
Apple now lets you move purchases between your 25...
Last night, Apple posted a new support document about migrating purchases between accounts, something that Apple users with long online histories have been waiting on for years, if not decades. If you have movies, music, or apps orphaned on various iTools/.Mac/MobileMe/iTunes accounts that preceded what you're using now, you can start the fairly involved process of moving them over.
"You can choose to migrate apps, music, and other content you’ve purchased from Apple on a secondary Apple Account to a primary Apple Account," the document reads, suggesting that people might have older accounts tied primarily to just certain movies, music, or other purchases that they can now bring forward to their primary, device-linked account. The process takes place on an iPhone or iPad inside the Settings app, in the "Media & Purchases" section in your named account section.
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Tuesday February 11
08:17
iOS 18.3.1 update fixes security flaw used in “...
Apple has released new security fixes for iPhones and iPads in the form of iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1. According to Apple's release notes, these updates patch an actively exploited security flaw in the USB Restricted Mode feature, which requires users to unlock their devices periodically to continue using USB data connections via a device's Lightning or USB-C port.
Apple says that the vulnerability, labeled CVE-2025-24200, "may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals." We don't know anything more specific about who those individuals are or why they might have been targeted.
Apple has also supplied an identical fix for older iPads in the form of iPadOS 17.7.5, which is still being updated on old models like the 2nd-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro, the 10.5-inch iPad Pro, and the 6th-generation iPad.
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Friday February 7
10:15
∞ The Dalrymple Report: Silent Mode, Apple Invites...
Dave has been working on the best solution to keep his phone silent but still not miss any important calls. He thinks he has it worked out. Apple released a new app called Invites that is pretty cool. As the name implies, it lets you create invites with shared photo albums and Apple Music Playlists. It may be ten years too late, but still cool. We revisit a favorite topic this time of year, Apple’s iconic Super Bowl ads and how things have changed in recent years.
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Thursday February 6
15:06
DeepSeek iOS app sends data unencrypted to ByteDance...
A little over two weeks ago, a largely unknown China-based company named DeepSeek stunned the AI world with the release of an open source AI chatbot that had simulated reasoning capabilities that were largely on par with those from market leader OpenAI. Within days, the DeepSeek AI assistant app climbed to the top of the iPhone App Store's "Free Apps" category, overtaking ChatGPT.
On Thursday, mobile security company NowSecure reported that the app sends sensitive data over unencrypted channels, making the data readable to anyone who can monitor the traffic. More sophisticated attackers could also tamper with the data while it's in transit. Apple strongly encourages iPhone and iPad developers to enforce encryption of data sent...
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Friday January 31
07:56
∞ The Dalrymple Report: Printer, Google Maps, and AI
Dave got a new piece of ancient technology that he tells us about—a printer. Google explains why its changing the names of some pretty well known geographical places in North America, and we talk some about AI and Apple’s new person they hope will be able to wrangle this beast together.
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Thursday January 30
16:07
In Apple’s first-quarter earnings, the Mac leads the...
Apple fell slightly short of investor expectations when it reported its first-quarter earnings today. While sales were up 4 percent overall, the iPhone showed signs of weakness, and sales in the Chinese market slipped by just over 11 percent.
CEO Tim Cook told CNBC that the iPhone performed better in countries where Apple Intelligence was available, like the US—seemingly suggesting that the slip was partially because Chinese consumers do not see enough reason to buy new phones without Apple Intelligence. (He also said, "Half of the decline is due to a change in channel inventory.") iPhone sales also slipped in China during this same quarter last year; this was the first full quarter during which the iPhone 16 was available.
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