Apple Arcade user volume nearly matches Nintendo Switch Online and Steam players
Apple continues to expand its hold on the gaming market, with a new report showing that 10% of U.S. consumers play Apple Arcade titles weekly.Image Credit: AppleLaunched in September 2019, Apple Arcade is Apple's video game subscription service. Appl.....»»
PSA: Avoid faking your Spotify Wrapped results if you’re in Congress
Apple Music did a better Spotify Wrapped than Spotify this year, but that wasn’t the issue for this congressman from New Jersey who got caught poorly faking their results. more….....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Lockly Zeno Series offers full compatibility with Home Key and HomeKit
Lockly recently released its latest Zeno Series smart door locks, which include some fantastic features that Apple fans will love. Unveiled at CES 2024 and now available at The Home Depot, the new series features a redesigned, smaller footprint and s.....»»
Apple Intelligence botched a notification summary about Luigi Mangione, and the BBC isn’t happy
The BBC isn’t pleased with Apple Intelligence’s notification summary feature. The corporation says that the notification summary feature “generated a false headline” about Lugi Magione, who was arrested this week as the suspected killer of th.....»»
Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.2 & Apple Vision Pro is the gadget of the year on the AppleInsider Podcast
With this week's OS updates, Apple Intelligence is truly here, with more to come. Plus Apple is again or still in trouble for what's it done and what it hasn't, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.Apple Intelligence and the new Siri animation on iPhoneOf.....»»
iPhone 17 Slim specs will be an enormous engineering & supply chain challenge
Apple's supply chain will be challenged to produce the rumored iPhone 17 Slim. Here's what features the company is rumored to jam into the thinnest iPhone yet.A render of what the iPhone 17 Slim could look likeThe iPhone 17 Slim is expected to form p.....»»
Mac representation at Game Awards caps off a good year for macOS gaming
Gaming on Mac has arguably enjoyed its best year ever, but the promise of more arrivals to the platform could make things even better for Apple-based gamers.Balatro is riding high in Apple Arcade at the momentOnce upon a time, one of the authors of t.....»»
BBC cries foul over Apple Intelligence headline notification summarizations
The UK's BBC has complained about Apple's notification summarization feature in iOS 18 completely fabricating the gist of an article. Here's what happened, and why.Examples of notification summaries in iOS 18.1The introduction of Apple Intelligence i.....»»
F1 Arcade trip report: Great sims make for a compelling experience
It's like Top Golf, but with F1 simulators instead. Formula 1’s recent popularity still feels a little strange to longtime fans of the sport, particularly in the US, where it h.....»»
Apple is about to stop selling multiple iPhones in Europe. Here’s why
Apple will pull the iPhone SE and iPhone 14 series from sale in Europe at the end of the year to comply with EU charging regulations......»»
Unhappy with One UI 7 animations? Samsung says they’re going to get better
The One UI 7 beta has been out for about a week, but fans report sluggish animations and a less-than-pleasant user experience......»»
Prices for Intel’s Arc B580 are already shooting through the roof
Intel's Arc B580 is officially out, but most models are already sold out online and scalpers are already stepping in to raise the price......»»
Apple’s mysterious iPhone 17 Air is one step closer to becoming a reality
There's been lots of chatter around the iPhone 17 Air. A new leak shows that the phone has now entered the initial stages of production......»»
iPhone 17 Air reportedly takes the first step toward production
The iPhone 17 Air has reportedly entered the new product introduction (NPI) phase – the first step toward manufacture of the ultra-thin model. Apple is believed to have prioritized a sleek design above feature set for the upcoming model, which m.....»»
Apple looking at expanding AirPods manufacture to India to help avoid tariffs
Apple is continuing to find a way to work around impending tariffs on imports from China, with AirPods said to be the latest product to benefit from India assembly.AirPods are soon to be refreshedFoxconn has been Apple's assembly partner for years, a.....»»
Apple to stop selling iPhone SE and iPhone 14 in Europe as USB-C deadline hits
iPhone 14 series at the end of the year, as the USB-C universal charging connector deadline comes into effect. Right now, the oldest phones still sold directly through Apple are the third-generation iPhone SE, the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Plu.....»»
Rumor Replay: Cellular Macs, Vision Pro gaming, Apple home launches, more
This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac that provides a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with my analysis and commentary. Today: new home devices, cellular Macs, gaming controllers for Vision Pro, and more. Here are thi.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: December 12, 2024 – visionOS 2.2 upgrades and more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. From now.....»»
Netflix CEO to appear in cameo role in upcoming Apple TV+ comedy
The upcoming Seth Rogen comedy The Studio will feature a surprise appearance from Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos. Despite the series being ordered by Apple TV+, Rogen explained to Vanity Fair that Sarandos agreed to feature in one of its rival streamer’s.....»»
Tim Cook visits Apple UK headquarters with King Charles III
Apple CEO Tim Cook on Thursday visited Apple’s UK headquarters accompanied by His Majesty King Charles III. Cook, who has been spending a few days in London, took the opportunity to invite the king to visit the company’s offices and meet with stu.....»»
Butterfly puts Bluesky on your Apple Watch with a beautiful app
Want the latest social network that’s popping off to be available on your Apple Watch? Leave it up to indie developers to always find a way. The latest is an all-new client for Bluesky called Butterfly — no relation to MacBook butterfly keyboard.....»»