Rumors of an iPhone ban in Chinas government & businesses are popping up again

15/12/2023 22:27
After a few months of quiet about the subject, and an explicit denial by China regulators in September, there are new reports circulating that Chinas ban on the iPhone is back on — and expanding.
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A report on Friday evening claims that the iPhone ban inside Chinas governmental halls has reared up again, or still, depending on which reports you believe. The report, by Bloomberg claims that state firms and government offices across at least eight provinces are telling employees to start carrying local brands, and not the iPhone, or phones from Sams

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Apples M2 Pro MacBook Pro 16-inch drops to $1,849 with coupon

15/12/2023 21:37
Attention, MacBook enthusiasts! Are you ready to experience fantastic performance without breaking the bank? Apples M2 Pro MacBook Pro 16-inch is now available for $1,849, a record low price. But thats not all - find out how you can save even more.
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The M2 Pro MacBook Pro 16-inch has been a go-to model for business professionals and home users alike since its January 2023 release date. And even with the launch of the M3 Pro and M3 Max chips this quarter,

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Apple signs order for drama Your Friends and Neighbors starring Jon Hamm

15/12/2023 20:45
Apple TV+ has ordered a new original drama series from See showrunner Jonathan Tropper as part of their ongoing first-look deal.
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Your Friends and Neighbors will feature Emmy Award winner Jon Hamm (The Morning Show, Fargo, Mad Men), who will also executive produce.

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Apple settles Family Sharing lawsuit with $25 million fund

15/12/2023 19:15
Apple has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit over Family Sharing, agreeing to pay out $25 million to the class to put the matter to rest. Heres how to see if you qualify for your share.
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The lawsuit was first filed in 2019 in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. The litigation — Walter Peters v. Apple Inc., No. 19STCV21787, alleged that Apple misrepresented to users their ability to use Family Sharing to share subscriptions to certain apps with other members of their Family Sharing groups.


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E3 is dead, and Apple helped kill it

15/12/2023 17:52
The Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3, is done for good, the events organizers announced on Tuesday. Apples success in game sales and disregard for the entire trade show concept can take some credit for killing it — at least indirectly.
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Even for the most grizzled veteran of Apple-centric events like Macworld Expo and WWDC, E3 was on a different scale, entirely. For a week every May (sometimes June), every hotel, restaurant and public space in downtown L.A. was be

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Grab Apples M2 MacBook Air for $899 during todays holiday flash sale

15/12/2023 17:48
Weekend sale prices are in effect now on Apples latest MacBook Air. Right now, top Apple retailers are competing in an exciting price war, offering you the chance to snag these sleek laptops for up to $250 off.
AppleImagine owning the standard M2 13-inch MacBook Air, in your choice of Midnight, Starlight, Space Gray or Silver, for just $899 — thats a massive $200 discount and matches the lowest price weve seen this season.
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Daily deals Dec. 15: Beats Studio Pro $250, Apple Watch Series 8 $249, 57% off Baseus Portable Power Bank, more

15/12/2023 16:28
Todays top deals include 30% off Apple TV button remotes, 50% off an Apple Watch leather link band, 26% off an Apple MagSafe charger, 45% off an Anker fast wall charger, and more.
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The AppleInsider team searches the internet for unbeatable deals at e-commerce retailers to create a list of fantastic bargains on popular tech products, including deals on Apple gear, TVs, accessories, and other gadgets. We share our top finds daily to help you get more bang for your buck.


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One advertiser may be able to listen in on you -- if you have an Android phone

15/12/2023 15:47
Worried that your smart phone is listening to you? A digital marketing group associated with one of the USs biggest cable companies claims to be doing exactly that.
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Many of us have had the experience of seeing an ad pop up for a product or service weve only casually mentioned in passing by talking to someone in the room. Ad and tech executives have denied that they spy on consumers, and most experts agree that the legal data collection methods already employed by those businesses help them create uncannily detailed profiles about your personal spending habits, interests, and hobbies.
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Deltas new plane lets you use AirPods to listen to movie audio in-flight

15/12/2023 15:04
A TikToker has discovered that Deltas newest plane lets you directly connect your AirPods — or any Bluetooth headphones — to the in-flight entertainment system.
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On her flight from Seattle to Honolulu, TikTok user Elise Brulotte made an exciting discovery: her plane allowed her to connect her Apple AirPods to the in-flight entertainment system.

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Rumored micro LED Apple Watch debut shifts again, this time to 2026

15/12/2023 13:51
A report out of the supply chain is again trying to pin down the release time frame of a micro LED Apple Watch, with analysts now guessing at a 2026 arrival.
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The information predicting a 2026 arrival for a micro LED Apple Watch comes courtesy of TrendForces Senior Research Vice President, Eric Chiou. In a seminar in Japan, he predicted that the Apple

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iOS 17.3 beta, CarPlay safety, Beeper Mini saga, and more on the AppleInsider Podcast

15/12/2023 13:05
On this weeks episode of the AppleInsider Podcast, your hosts preview Stolen Device Protection in the iOS 17.3 beta, talk about GMs Apple CarPlay dropout, and unravel the continuing drama around Beeper Mini.
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The Journal app has arrived in iOS 17.2 and its still quite limited compared to other journaling apps. Not to be slowed down, Apple also released the first iOS 17.3 beta with Stolen Device Protection.

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Meross WiFi Dual Smart Outlet review: Double the outlets at half the price

15/12/2023 11:13
The Meross WiFi Dual Smart Outlet lets you connect two accessories into the same plug and control them separately through HomeKit, while also being cheaper than buying two smart plugs individually.
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Meross, a well-known company in the HomeKit ecosystem, offers a variety of HomeKit-compatible devices sold at a decent price. These devices range from plugs to
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Top Adorama deals: Up to $950 in savings on popular Apple computers from across the lineup

15/12/2023 04:19
Buying a new MacBook Pro or Mac Studio should be an enjoyable experience, and Adorama makes the process even more satisfying thanks to several price drops on computers across the lineup.
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Although Adorama dropped prices on several MacBook Pro and
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Supply chain report says OLED is next for iPad, but foldables dont have a concrete timeline

15/12/2023 02:55
A supply chain report confirms that OLED is coming to iPad in 2024, but Apples plans for a foldable remain in flux with no known release window.
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OLED is a superior display technology already used in the iPhone lineup. Mini LED is used for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro and MacBook Pro but will soon be replaced b

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Apple and Corellium settle legal dispute over virtualized iPhone software

15/12/2023 00:48
An Apple-led lawsuit against Corellium for replicating iOS has been settled after years of back-and-forth battles.
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Corellium replicated iOS so security research could be performed outside of Apples usual restrictions in the operating system. Apple filed a lawsuit suggesting the company had violated copyrights in 2019, which has gone through
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Apple TV+ secures deal for Murderbot sci-fi series starring Alexander Skarsgard and helmed by Weitz brothers

14/12/2023 20:28
Apple TV+ has signed an order for Murderbot, a new series based on the bestselling and Hugo and Nebula Award-winning novels by Martha Wells.
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The 10-episode series is set to star Emmy Award winner Alexander Skarsgard (Succession, Big Little Lies,) in the lead role. It will be directed by Acadamy Award-nominated Chris and Paul Weitz (About a Boy, Mozart in the Jungle).

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Apples iPhone 15 Pro transforms memories into 3D magic with Apple Vision Pro

14/12/2023 19:16
Apple reached out to select members of the press, offering them a chance to record Spatial Video via an iPhone 15 Pro so they could view their memories on the Apple Vision Pro.
Apple added the ability to record Spatial Video to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max as part of iOS 17.2. Spatial Video is stereoscopic video captured using multiple sensors. For the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, this inv

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Pick up an Apple Watch for as low as $199 just in time for Christmas

14/12/2023 18:33
Apple Watch deals are plentiful as holiday shopping hits a fever pitch, and weve rounded up the best price drops in effect right now on the Apple Watch Series 9, Ultra 2, SE 2 and more.
AppleNew sale prices have hit Apple Watch models, with the SE 2 discounted to $199 and the Ultra 2 falling to $699.99 thanks to an on-

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Best monitor for MacBook Pro in 2024: best buys from Apple, Dell, LG & Samsung

14/12/2023 18:24
Macs and MacBooks are powerful computing devices, and they deserve a display to match. These are the monitors you should consider getting for your Mac as we wind down 2023 and head into 2024.
PairPair your MacBook Pro with the best monitor to up your computing experience.
Getting yourself a new Mac can feel great, but its only part of your computing life. The display that you look at can have so much more of a bearing on what you do than you may think.


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Daily deals Dec. 14: Apple Watch Ultra 2 $699, $100 off iPad Air 5, Apple TV for $45, more

14/12/2023 16:13
Todays top deals include an Apple Smart Keyboard for iPad Pro for $100, 40% off an HP Victus 15L gaming desktop computer, 34% off a Razer Huntsman V2 analog gaming keyboard, 56% off a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, and more.
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The AppleInsider crew combs the web for deep discounts at e-commerce stores to develop a list of stellar deals on trending tech items, including deals on Apple Watch styles, TVs, accessories, and other gadgets. We post the most valuable deals daily to help you save money.

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Adobe faces big fines from FTC over difficult subscription cancellation

14/12/2023 15:35
Adobe could face hefty fines related to its overly difficult and costly subscription cancellation practices due to an ongoing Federal Trade Commission Probe.
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On its quarterly financial call, Adobe told investors it has been cooperating with FTC staff since June 2022. The FTC believes Adobe may violate the Restore Online Shoppers Confidence Act.

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