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Report: iPhone Shipments in China Grow By 36% Despite Smartphone Decline of 11%
Canalys recently reported that iPhone shipments in China increased by 36% despite overall decline in Chinese smartphone market.
Apple Pauses Apps Store Ads Related to Gambling After Developers' Complaints
Apple has paused the placement of gambling-related ads in the App Store after several developers complained about it.
5 Gift Ideas for the Work-From-Home Folks on Your Shopping List
Give the work-from-home folks on your shopping list the perfect gift, whether it’s better productivity or amazing earbuds.
Apple Seeks Better Understanding of False Emergency SOS Activations
Apple appears to be implementing a way to get more information about false emergency SOS activations in the iOS 16.2 beta.
Latest iOS 16.1 Update Patches Zero-Day Vulnerability
Apple acknowledged that iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16.1 include a fix for a zero-day vulnerability that might have been actively exploited already.
Spotify Calls Apple's Rejection of Its Audiobook Offerings Anti-Competitive
Spotify called Apple’s rejection of its audiobook offerings anti-competitive, as its request for app update has been rejected three times.
Apple Makes Changes to 'Made for iPhone' Program, Brings New Life to Third-Party MagSafe Accessories
Reports indicate that Apple has made changes to its “Made for iPhone” program, meaning third-party accessories will see new MagSafe designs.
Set Up and Use iCloud Shared Photo Library
With the launch of iS 16.1, Apple’s new iCloud Shared Photo Library is available to use. Here’s how to get started and make the most of it.
Apple Is Raising Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple One Subscription Costs
Apple subscription costs for Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple One have increased starting today, due to an increase in licensing cost.
Best Buy Announces Upgrade+ Program, Gets Hardware Subscription to Mac Users Before Apple
Today Best Buy has announced a new Mac subscription for Apple users called Upgrade+, allowing customers to lease a Mac laptop for 36 months.
Use the iOS 16.1 Live Activities Feature In These Apps
As of iOS 16.1, app developers can add Live Activities to customize your Lock Screen. We’ve gathered a list of apps offering that feature.
Apple to Release OS Updates, New iPad Models, and More
Apple’s scheduled to release new software updates and launch new iPad this week and then next week, it will also launch the Apple TV 4K.
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[U: Now Available on Apple Online Store] Level Lock+ Will Offer Apple Home Key Support
Despite confusing reports to the contrary, the Level Lock+ does support Apple Home Key technology and is available now in select stores.
Microsoft Looking to Expand to Mobile Gaming Through Xbox Mobile Store, Compete with Apple and Google
Reports indicate that Microsoft is looking to enter the mobile gaming market through an Xbox mobile store, competing with Apple and Google.
Hospital Web Tracker Leak May Have Sent 3 Million Patients’ Info to Big Tech Companies
A hospital network’s web tracker leak may have transmitted personal details for millions of patients to Google, Meta and others.
Jony Ive Replacement Evans Hankey Leaving Apple, Gary Butcher Returning
Evans Hankey, who replaced Jony Ive as VP of hardware design, is leaving Apple in six months. This may leave a noticeable leadership vacuum.
Foxconn Imposes Tougher COVID-19 Restrictions on iPhone Assembly Plant
Foxconn imposed tougher COVID-19 restrictions on its iPhone assembly plant in Zhengzhou province, requiring workers to eat in their dorms.
Apple Officially Announces Availability of Fitness+ for iPhone Users in 21 Countries Starting October 24
Apple officially announced the availability of Fitness+ for iPhone users in 21 countries with the release of iOS 16.1
New Logictech Crayon for iPad Features USB-C Charging, Something the Apple Pencil is Lacking
The new Logitech Crayon released alongside the 10th-generation iPad, and features something the Apple Pencil doesn’t: USB-C.
How to Schedule Your Mac to Shutdown or Reboot in macOS Ventura
It was once easy to schedule a reboot, but macOS Ventura complicates it. Follow Jeff Butts and his command-line jiujitsu to pull it off.
DaVinci Resolve for iPad Pro to Have Free and Premium Versions
More details emerged about the upcoming DaVinci Resolve app for iPad Pro. The video editing powerhouse will be free, with a premium option.
HP Advertises the Perfect Laptop … As One That Runs macOS
Hilariously, HP’s latest promoted post on Reddit advertises the perfect laptop as one running the macOS operating system.
Kuo: Next-Generation Apple TV Could Possibly Go Below $100 Per Device
With Apple announcing the next-generation Apple TV 4K, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts it will try and hit a sub-$100 price for the next model.