Apple has been slowly bringing its Vision Pro headset to more countries, with a recent expansion to South Korea and the United Arab Emirates. Now the company has just confirmed that Apple Vision Pro will soon be available in Taiwan in time for the holidays.

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Apple today announced that its Vision Pro headset will be launching in Taiwan on Tuesday, December 17, with pre-orders beginning this Thursday, December 5, at 9:00 a.m.


Apple's localized Vision Pro page for Taiwan highlights the pre-order and launch dates and provides all of the usual details about the high-end headset. The online Apple Store for Taiwan has a purchasing page already live where potential customers can check out pricing and options such as storage capacities and ZEISS optical inserts.

Apple has two retail stores in the Taiwanese capital of Taipei, and the stores will be offering 30-minute demo sessions of the Vision Pro headset. More details on the demo sessions will be announced once pre-orders begin.

Taiwan will mark the thirteenth country or region with Vision Pro availability. After launching in the United States in February, availability expanded to Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the U.K., China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore in June and July. The most recent additions prior to today's announcement were South Korea and the United Arab Emirates just a few weeks ago.
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When Apple announced iOS 18 in June at WWDC, the company unveiled some robot vacuum cleaners has been postponed until 2025.

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The foldable smartphone market has stalled with customer interest in foldables waning, but that could change when Apple debuts a foldable iPhone, according to display analyst Ross Young.


In a report on the current foldable smartphone market, Young says that Apple is expected to "enter the foldable market" in the second half of 2026. Apple's "dominant position in flagship smartphones" could potentially lead to significant growth for the foldable market in 2026, ultimately leading to a record year for foldables.

Young expects more than 30 percent growth in the foldable market in 2026, followed by continued 20 percent growth in 2027 and 2028.

There have long been rumors suggesting that Apple is developing a foldable iPhone, and some analysts believe that Apple will finally debut a foldable iPhone around September of 2026.

The first foldable ‌iPhone‌ could be between 7.9 and 8.3 inches in size, and it may have a "clamshell" design like Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip. A clamshell ‌iPhone‌ would fold in half vertically rather than horizontally, allowing for a full-size ‌iPhone‌ when unfolded, and a smaller, pocketable device when folded.
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As we’ve reported here in the past, Apple is facing an intriguing legal dispute in Brazil when it comes to the “iPhone” trademark as a local company called Gradiente claims to have patented the name long before Apple. As the case still awaits a final judgment, Gradiente still believes that it created the first iPhone.

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California Apple employee Amar Bhakta has filed a lawsuit against Apple for alleged labor violations, accusing the Cupertino company of suppressing employee speech, invading employee privacy though surveillance and inspecting personal data, and clawing back earned wages (via Semafor).


Bhakta sued Apple after Apple prohibited him from speaking about his work experience on podcasts and also instructed him to remove information about his "working conditions and work experiences" from his LinkedIn profile. He says that Apple's policies prevent employees from adequately describing their job responsibilities, accomplishments, and professional growth on sites like LinkedIn, hindering their ability to find employment.

Further, Bhakta claims that Apple employees are prohibited from disclosing the skills, knowledge, and experience they gained at Apple when working for a subsequent employer, plus they are not allowed to speak with each other or outsiders about problems at work like harassment, discrimination, or unfair treatment.

Apple employees are required to use Apple devices, software, and services, and the devices "collect and use the valuable personal data" of employees during non-work periods. The lawsuit states that employees have to agree to physical, video, and electronic surveillance by Apple, with Apple able to search Apple and non-Apple devices and other property when an employee is on "company premises," including in a home office. The Apple ecosystem is described as a "prison yard" for employees, with workers subject to "Apple's all-seeing eye" both on and off duty.

The lawsuit takes issue with Apple's requirement that employees use Apple collaboration tools with an iCloud account, often a personal ‌iCloud‌ account. Bhakta says Apple allowed him to choose to use an Apple-owned iPhone or a personal ‌iPhone‌ for work, and when he chose his personal phone, Apple installed an eSIM and VPN, and required him to use his personal ‌iCloud‌ account to collaborate with colleagues. He claims that Apple has forced him to remain an Apple consumer, and that he is required to continue to patronize Apple.

Bhakta was hired at Apple in July 2020 as a Digital Ad Tech/Operations Manager, and he was required to sign documents listing the the Apple policies that are cited in the lawsuit.

The lawsuit seeks damages for violations of the California Labor Code as well as "appropriate injunctive relief" to protect California Apple employees from future violations.
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WhatsApp, the popular instant messaging app from Meta, has been working on a lot of new features recently. However, at the same time, the platform has been gearing up to release an update that will drop support for some older iPhone models.

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Nintendo today debuted Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete, a paid offline version of Pocket Camp that lets customers continue to play now that the freemium version of the game has been shut down.


The original Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp game was shuttered last week on November 29, almost exactly seven years after it launched. Because it was a freemium game, there are players who invested a lot of money in various items in the game, so Pocket Camp Complete allows those players to continue to play the base version of the game.

Nintendo has stopped all events and updates now that the online version of Pocket Camp has been discontinued. Pocket Camp saves can be transferred to Pocket Camp Complete and the game has many of the same features, but there is no support for visiting and interacting with other players or receiving gifts. It does not have in-app purchases, nor is there an online connection.

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete is available from the App Store for $9.99. Saves can be transferred until June 2, 2025, and transferring a save requires a Nintendo Account.
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The Vision Pro is getting close to a year of life, and Apple’s next software update has some big changes in store that could alter usage patterns. Mac Virtual Display, one of the best Vision Pro features, is getting three upgrades in visionOS 2.2 that provide a huge boost to spatial computing.

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Alongside Apple's annual Apple Pay donation campaign supporting The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria that's currently underway around World AIDS Day, the company has historically offered a selection of its products under the related (RED) brand.


While we recently noted that Apple has been scaling back its (PRODUCT)RED portfolio over the past few years, the company's Beats brand yesterday announced a collaboration with British Nigerian designer Yinka Ilori for (BEATS)RED Beats Solo 4 headphones with a limited-edition packaging design.

Unfortunately, there's a catch, which is that these new (BEATS)RED headphones aren't available for sale as they are a custom product to help create awareness around World AIDS Day and the (RED) campaign.


According to Women's Wear Daily, Beats notes that the packaging design is a tribute to "resilience, community and hope," that "blend[s] traditional African aesthetics with contemporary design." Ilori says his design celebrates "the collective effort of nurturing" and was inspired by "the metaphorical sense of planting seeds and watching them grow into something beautiful."
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Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are getting easier to buy into, as Coinbase is rolling out a new integration today for purchasing crypto via Apple Pay across third-party apps. Here are the details.

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Cryptocurrency platform Coinbase today announced the launch of a new feature designed to let people buy cryptocurrency using Apple Pay.


‌Apple Pay‌ is available for all fiat-to-crypto purchases (aka paper currencies like the U.S. dollar) in Coinbase Onramp, a tool that developers and websites can use to accept crypto payments from customers.


With ‌Apple Pay‌ integration in Coinbase Onramp, a customer can use ‌Apple Pay‌ to buy an item or a service, paying in dollars that are converted to cryptocurrency for the merchant. Coinbase promises a straightforward verification process and free offramping.

Coinbase says that Coinbase Onramp users can expect a faster end-to-end experience with fiat-to-crypto conversion that takes seconds, access to the most popular payment methods, and easier onramping for U.S. customers that use ‌Apple Pay‌.

Developers who already use Coinbase Onramp don't need to do anything, and their customers will see ‌Apple Pay‌ available as an option when making an eligible purchase.
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MagSafe gear is usually low-cost enough to make a great gift idea for the Apple user in your life who needs to keep their iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods charged. I’ve tested and used hundreds of MagSafe items over the years, and here are some great Christmas gift ideas involving MagSafe.

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A new report from DSCC highlights the struggles that foldable smartphones are facing in the market. They just endured their first year-over-year decline, and things are expected to get worse. The report notes one reason for optimism though: Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone.

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Even in its 10th year, Apple Pay is still reaching new markets. The latest, per Apple server sleuth @aaronp, is Uruguay.

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Apple today informed developers that App Store review times could increase as the 25th approaches, with Apple recommending that developers start getting their apps and games up to date and ready for the season.


There was a time where Apple would shut down ‌App Store‌ Connect entirely during the week of Christmas and not accept new app or app review submissions at all, but reviews now continue throughout the holiday.

Apple says that it is anticipating a high volume of app submissions, and reviews could take longer to complete between December 20 and December 26. Developers should submit time-sensitive submissions early to ensure they get through review in time.

The busiest season on the App Store is almost here.

Make sure your apps and games are up to date and ready. App Review will continue to accept submissions throughout the holiday season.

Please plan to submit time-sensitive submissions early, as we anticipate high volume and reviews may take longer to complete from December 20-26.

Developers often like to offer sales, promotions, and new content during December as people receive new devices, ‌App Store‌ gift cards, and more during the holiday period.
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It hasn’t been a great season for Intel, and now its CEO Pat Gelsinger is out. And in the midst of the chipmaker’s transitionary period, Apple silicon is looking like a bigger win than ever for Apple.

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We have once again already rounded up all of the best Cyber Monday deals into one handy list for you, but select configurations on Apple’s latest gear is either starting to go out of stock or jump back up in price so we are touching down right now to showcase some highlights before they are all gone for good. This is your Cyber Monday edition 9to5Toys Lunch Break with the deals on and AirPods 4, M4 iPad Pro, M2 iPad Air, the new M4 MacBook Pro, M4 iMac, AirTags, and loads of the best accessories before it all goes back to full price later today. Scope it all out down below. 

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Tesla will soon allow Apple Watch users to unlock and control their vehicle using a dedicated watchOS app for the first time.


Tesla today announced that, starting later this month, owners will gain the ability to use their Apple Watch as a digital key for their car, providing functions previously limited to the smartphone app. The upcoming watchOS app will enable users to unlock or lock their vehicle, open the trunk and frunk, check the battery status, and adjust climate control settings.

Currently, Tesla owners using smartwatches have to rely on third-party applications like Watch for Tesla to perform many of these functions. Tesla will automatically install the Apple Watch version for users who update the companion app on their iPhones later this month as the new version rolls out. Users of Wear OS devices currently have no timeline for receiving a similar app. The watchOS app is part of Tesla's broader annual holiday update, which includes features like remote access to Sentry Mode recordings and improvements to navigation.
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Today we're tracking the return of an all-time low price on Apple's AirTag 4-Pack, which has hit $69.99 on Amazon, down from $99.00. The AirTag 4-Pack was priced at $72.99 for most of the Black Friday season, so this is the first time we've seen it return to its record low price in a few weeks.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

If you're shopping for a single AirTag, Amazon also has the AirTag 1-Pack for $24.00, down from $29.00. For even more accessory discounts, be sure to check out our Cyber Week accessory deals post with discounts on chargers, monitors, and more.



You can find all the Apple Cyber Week Deals currently available in our dedicated post. Keep up with all of this week's best discounts on Apple products and related accessories in our dedicated Apple Deals roundup.

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If you’re an iPad editing fan, you’ve likely heard of LumaFusion, the professional-grade, multitrack editing app for iOS, Android, Mac, and ChromeOS. As a LumaFusion user for over six years, I’ve watched it evolve into one of the best editing tools on the market. And now, LumaTouch, the makers of LumaFusion, have unveiled some exciting updates that make this app even more compelling for storytellers of all levels.

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Cyber Week 2024 is here, and we're tracking great discounts on Apple-related accessories during the event. If you're looking for Apple products, our dedicated post on all the Apple Cyber Week deals available now covers every Apple device on sale right now. In this article, we're focusing on accessories for smartphones and computers, as well as a few extras like LEGO sets on sale.

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Highlights of the sale includes Eufy's popular SmartTrack Card, which is down to $16.88 for Cyber Week, down from $29.99. This device is Apple Find My-compatible and is slim enough to fit in a wallet. Twelve South's HiRise 3 Deluxe is also back on sale for $112.49, down from $149.99, and it provides simultaneous charging for an iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch.

Another notable deal is the Oura Smart Ring in Gold for $349.00, down from $449.00. Amazon has a few different sizes on sale at this lowest-ever price, and you can also find steep discounts on other colors of the smart ring, including Black, Silver, and Rose Gold.

There are plenty more deals in this sale, including a huge collection of Jackery portable power stations at their best ever prices. We're also tracking an array of Logitech computer accessories, including mice, keyboards, and webcams. Some of these sales will require you to clip an on-page coupon, but for the most part all of these deals have been applied automatically on Amazon.

Charging Accessories

Jackery

• Jackery Explorer 100 Plus with Solar Panel - $169.00, down from $229.00


• Jackery Solar Generator 240 with Solar Panel - $249.00, down from $349.00


• Jackery Explorer 1000 Power Station - $399.00, down from $799.00


• Jackery Expansion Battery Pack 1000 Plus - $479.00, down from $599.00


• Jackery Solar Generator Explorer 500 - $479.00, down from $799.00


• Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro Portable Power Station - $1,799.00, down from $2,799.00


• Jackery Solar Generator 4000 Kit - $2,399.00 with on-page coupon, down from $4,999.00


• Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Plus Kit - $3,399.00 with on-page coupon, down from $6,599.00

Satechi

• Magnetic MagSafe Wallet - $28.99, down from $39.99


• Dual USB-C Docking Station - $97.49, down from $149.99


• 14-in-1 4K Docking Station - $165.99 with on-page coupon, down from $299.99

Anker

Prime Chargers

• Prime USB-C to USB-C Cable - $25.99, down from $34.99


• Prime Charger (200W, 6 Ports) - $55.99, down from $84.99


• Prime Charger (100W, 3 Ports) - $45.99, down from $84.99


• Prime Power Bank - $53.99, down from $89.99


• Prime Charging Station (8-in-1) - $98.99, down from $164.99


• Prime Charger (250W, 6 Ports, GaNPrime) - $109.99, down from $169.99


• Prime Power Bank 27,650 mAh - $129.99, down from $179.99


• Prime Charging Docking Station (14-in-1) - $169.99, down from $249.99

Wireless Chargers

• MagGo 3-in-1 Foldable Wireless Charging Station - $62.99, down from $89.99


• MagGo Wireless Charger Stand - $28.80, down from $35.99


• MagGo 2-in-1 Wireless Charger Stand - $35.99, down from $49.99


• MagGo 2-in-1 Wireless Charger Dock Stand - $37.49, down from $49.99


• 3-in-1 Cube with MagSafe - $103.99, down from $129.99

Power Banks

• MagGo Power Bank 10,000 mAh - $51.99, down from $69.99


• MagGo Power Bank for Apple Watch - $54.99, down from $79.99

Mobile Accessories

• Oura Smart Ring - $349.00, down from $449.00


• Eufy SmartTrack Card - $16.88, down from $29.99


• Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe - $112.49, down from $149.99

Storage Accessories

• Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB - $187.66, down from $299.99


• Samsung T5 EVO Portable SSD 4TB - $229.99, down from $349.99


• Samsung T5 EVO Portable SSD 8TB - $429.99, down from $654.99


• Samsung 990 PRO 1TB PCIe Internal SSD - $92.46, down from $159.99


• Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe Internal SSD - $169.99, down from $249.99


• Samsung 990 PRO 4TB PCIe Internal SSD - $269.99, down from $464.99


• Samsung 980 PRO 2TB PCIe Internal SSD - $119.99, down from $204.95

Audio/Video Accessories

Samsung

Sound Bar

• Samsung HW-Q910D Soundbar with Dolby Audio - $897.99, down from $1,287.99

Monitors

• 34-inch Odyssey OLED G8 Curved Gaming Monitor - $799.99, down from $1,199.99


• 32-inch Odyssey Quantum Gaming Monitor - $599.99, down from $1,099.99


• 27-inch ViewFinity S9 Smart Monitor - $699.99 at Amazon, down from $1,599.99


• 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 Curved Gaming Monitor - $1,078.99, down from $1,799.99


• 55-inch Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen Curved Gaming Monitor - $1,799.99, down from $2,999.99

TVs

• SAMSUNG OLED 4K S95D TV - $3,497.99 for 77"; $2,297.99 for 65"; $1,897.99 for 55"


• The Frame QLED 4K TVs - Save up to $1,300


• 55-inch Neo QLED 4K Smart TV - $1,199.99, down from $1,499.99


• 65-inch OLED S90C TV - $1,399.99, down from $2,599.99


• 85-inch QLED 4K TV - $1,479.99, down from $2,799.99


• 85-inch Neo QLED 4K TV - $1,799.99, down from $3,699.99

Sonos

• Ace Headphones - $349, down from $449


• Arc Soundbar - $699, down from $899


• Beam (Gen 2) Soundbar - $369, down from $499


• Ray Soundbar - $169, down from $279


• Era 100 Speaker - $199, down from $249


• Era 300 Speaker - $359, down from $449


• Roam 2 Portable Speaker - $139, down from $179


• Move 2 Portable Speaker - $359, down from $449


• Sub Mini - $343, down from $429


• Sub 4 - $679, down from $799

Beats

• Beats Solo Buds - $49.99, down from $79.99


• Beats Studio Buds - $79.99, down from $149.95


• Beats Pill - $99.95, down from $149.95


• Beats Solo 4 - $99.99, down from $199.95


• Beats Studio Buds + - $129.99, down from $169.95


• Beats Studio Pro - $249.99, down from $349.99

Computer Accessories

• Logitech M317 Wireless Mouse - $9.99, down from $19.99


• Logitech K400 Plus Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad - $19.99, down from $27.99


• Logitech MK335 Wireless Keyboard - $29.74, down from $34.99


• Logitech MX Anywhere 3S Wireless Mouse - $67.99, down from $79.99


• Logitech MK235 Wireless Keyboard - $17.99, down from $24.99


• Logitech H390 Wired Headset - $17.99, down from $24.99


• Logitech MK540 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse - $39.99, down from $49.99


• Logitech HD Pro Webcam - $49.99, down from $99.99


• Logitech Brio PRO X 4K Webcam - $144.99, down from $169.99

LEGO Sets

• Marvel Spider-Man Advent Calendar - $20.00, down from $44.99


• Disney Advent Calendar - $37.99, down from $44.99


• DREAMZzz Stable of Dream Creatures - $42.99, down from $79.99


• Creator Main Street 3-in-1 Set - $110.99, down from $139.99


• Star Wars The Razor Crest UCS - $510.52, down from $599.99


• Technic Liebherr Crawler Crane - $620.86, down from $699.99

Head to our full Cyber Week Apple Deals post to get caught up with all of the best discounts that are available right now.

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