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index.feed.received.yesterday — 16 mai 2025AppleInsider

Apple Pay and Apple Cash experienced an outage on Friday

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic)
16 mai 2025 à 20:43
An Apple Pay and Apple Cash problem left users unable to complete transactions for just over an hour on Friday, as Apple was quick to resolve the issues.

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Apple Pay and other Apple services experienced an outage on Friday.

According to the System Status page on Apple's website, several Apple Services were affected by an outage. At around 11:14 AM Eastern Time on Friday, users began experiencing difficulties with Apple Card, Apple Cash, Apple Pay, and Apple Wallet. Other Apple-branded services, such as the iOS App Store and iCloud appear to have been unaffected.

The company's website now states that all of the issues with Apple's various payment-related services have been resolved, as of 1:01 PM Eastern Time. During the outage, many iPhone users took to social media to complain, saying they couldn't complete Apple Pay transactions or use Apple Cash.


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Apple refutes Epic Games claim that it has blocked 'Fortnite' worldwide

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher)
16 mai 2025 à 19:49
"Fortnite" developer Epic Games had claimed that Apple was both keeping the game out of the US App Store, and removing it from stores in the European Union, but now Apple denies this.

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Apple vs Epic continues. Image source: Epic Games

After its first submission of "Fortnite" to the App Store was allegedly ignored by Apple, Epic Games announced that the game had been blocked in the US. According to the company's CEO, Tim Sweeney, Apple had also removed it from the European one, despite previously having been forced to allow it.

Apple has blocked our Fortnite submission so we cannot release to the US App Store or to the Epic Games Store for iOS in the European Union. Now, sadly, Fortnite on iOS will be offline worldwide until Apple unblocks it.

— Fortnite (@Fortnite) May 16, 2025


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Trump is too busy for his own tariff negotiations, so will dictate terms instead

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher)
16 mai 2025 à 18:39
Countries including ones who supply Apple, have been told they will no longer get to negotiate tariffs with Trump, because he hasn't got the time.

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Trump during his first administration — image credit: White House

When Trump announced his "reciprocal" tariffs, he could not have tried to be any clearer — these were the tariffs, there would be no exceptions. Then there were exceptions, then those were temporary, and then there came negotiations with various countries, which came along with a pause in the tariffs.

Now Trump says there simply isn't time to negotiate with all of the countries, so he's not going to. Instead, according to Bloomberg, Trump says that "over the next two to three weeks," countries will just be told what their new tariff is.


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iPhone 17 Air may debut advanced silicon battery for more efficient charging

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr)
16 mai 2025 à 17:55
Apple's iPhone 17 Air may last longer on a charge that it would with existing tech, thanks to silicon batteries that pack 15% more energy into the same space.

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iPhone 17 Air render on the right

The iPhone 17 Air, expected this fall, could be the first Apple smartphone to feature advanced silicon-anode battery technology. Japanese supplier TDK has confirmed that it's accelerating production, with shipments set to begin by the end of June.

That timeline may give Apple just enough lead time to include the new batteries in its rumored 5.5mm-thin device, according to DigiTimes. The thin model is widely expected to be announced in September.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Japan moves closer to requiring third-party app stores

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher)
16 mai 2025 à 17:20
The Japanese Fair Trade Commission is planning a raft of proposals that would emulate Europe's App Store regulations regarding Big Tech firms such as Apple and Google.

An Apple Store in Japan
An Apple Store in Japan

It may now be consulting with the public, but Japan's Fair Trade Commission (FTC) expects to begin enforcing its Big Tech regulations from December 18, 2025. The consultation comes after the plans were passed by Japan's House of Representatives and House of Councillors in 2024.

The country's FTC has issued what its announcement calls draft subordinate legislations. They are all part of Japan's Mobile Software Competition Act, and a summary document shows that the new law says Apple and Google must:


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Anker Prime Thunderbolt 5 Dock Review: 14 ports and future-proofing for power users at a price

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (Oliver Haslam)
16 mai 2025 à 16:37
Thunderbolt 5 docks are new to a forward-thinking market. For Mac power users, this dock has a lot to offer — but at a price that'll make you wince.

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Anker Prime TB5 Dock review: The Mac mini resemblance is hard to ignore

While modern Macs come with more ports than they used to, power users can still run out. Some ports just aren't offered at all, and in both cases, a dock is the likely answer.

I've been using a Thunderbolt 4 dock with my 16-inch MacBook Pro for well over a year, and I couldn't work as well without it. It's like magic, because plugging a single cable in connects power, my monitor, peripherals, and more.


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WWDC macOS 16 wishlist: What we'd like to see Apple add for power users

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher and Malcolm Owen)
16 mai 2025 à 16:10
WWDC is so close now and it's certain to bring major updates to the Mac with macOS 16. While we wait to see what Apple actually brings us, though, here's what intensive and extensive Mac users really hope will be included.

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Tim Cook will announce new macOS features at WWDC 2025

Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference will be held from June 9 to June 13, and will be the venue for major operating system updates. No question, this will as ever include the next version of the Mac operating system, macOS 16, alongside iOS, iPadOS, and more.

What's also certain is that the WWDC keynote will reveal feature changes that Apple will do its best to convince us are fantastic. Next, during the rest of the WWDC week, we'll learn more from the developer sessions.


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iPhone 20, CarPlay Ultra, and new Accessibility on the AppleInsider Podcast

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher)
16 mai 2025 à 15:26
CarPlay Ultra is finally here, really tremendous accessibility features have been announced, and there are rumors of the iPhone 18, iPhone 19, and iPhone 20, all on this week's episode of the AppleInsider Podcast.

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CarPlay Ultra as first demoed in 2022 — image credit: Apple

Just as we hit that peak time of rumors about the next iPhone — and, this week, also the next, and the next — Apple goes and surprises us with CarPlay Ultra. Previously known as CarPlay 2, the issue here is that "previously" now means a very long time ago.

Or maybe the issue is not that Apple is at least 18 months late with this, but instead it's that CarPlay 2 will never been seen by the enormous majority of Apple users. That's because of the sheer cost of it — CarPlay is free, but the Aston Martin car you have to buy to run it, is not.


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AirPods Max vs Sony XM6 - Over-ear headphones shootout

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen)
16 mai 2025 à 14:14
Announced on May 15, Sony's WH-1000XM6 are premium over-ear headphones with ANC, which improves upon its predecessor. Here's how they compare to Apple's AirPods Max.

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AirPods Max [left], Sony WH-1000XM6 [right]

The premium headphone market has a few companies at the top, and Sony is one of them. Its headphone heritage is extensive, with its XM4 offering good quality at a price $200 cheaper than the AirPods Max.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 were a revision that more directly competed with the AirPods Max, and was very well received in 2022. Now, Sony has continued the line with the WH-1000XM6, this time boasting highly improved active noise cancellation.


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Inside Apple Notes - everything you need to stay focused & flexible

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr)
16 mai 2025 à 14:03
Apple Notes is now a full-featured productivity tool that syncs across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac, helping you capture ideas, stay organized, and collaborate with others in real time. Here's how to get the most out of it

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How to get the most out of Apple Notes

What started as a bare-bones notepad has evolved into a flexible workspace. You can scan documents, create checklists, add tags, and even draw by hand with an Apple Pencil. Notes supports everything from quick thoughts to complex project outlines.

Whether you're managing a personal archive or working with a team, Notes adapts to your workflow without adding clutter or complexity.


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Epic Games says Apple has blocked 'Fortnite' from the App Store worldwide

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher)
16 mai 2025 à 13:47
"Fortnite" developer Epic Games claims that Apple has not only failed to approve the app for the US, but it has now even removed it from the European Union App Store.

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Epic Games says Apple has blocked 'Fortnite' from the App Store worldwide

After its first submission of "Fortnite" to the App Store was allegedly ignored by Apple, Epic Games has announced that the game has now been blocked. It will seemingly not be returning to the US App Store, and Apple has reportedly removed it from the European one, despite previously being forced to allow it.

Apple has blocked our Fortnite submission so we cannot release to the US App Store or to the Epic Games Store for iOS in the European Union. Now, sadly, Fortnite on iOS will be offline worldwide until Apple unblocks it.

— Fortnite (@Fortnite) May 16, 2025


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How to share Safari tabs across different devices with iCloud Tabs

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher)
23 janvier 2025 à 05:46
Having Safari be able to open the same tabs on all your Apple devices is hugely convenient, yet Apple hides the feature away. Here's how to find and make use of it.

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What did we do before tabs? And now you can automatically share them across your devices

This is specifically about what are called iCloud tabs — and they are not the same as Tab Groups. If you use Tab Groups in Safari on one Apple device, the feature is on with the same tabs on all your devices.

In theory, iCloud tabs is always on too, but you have to dig further to find it, and you have to make sure that it is enabled.


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Apple tops global brand rankings again -- by a giant margin

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely)
15 mai 2025 à 22:07
Apple has once again claimed the top spot as the world's most valuable brand, with Kantar estimating its worth at a staggering $1.29 trillion— 12% of the value of the entire top 100 list.


According to Kantar's 20th annual BrandZ report, Apple remains the most valuable brand for the fourth year running. Kantar has assigned a somewhat nebulous brand-only dollar amount of nearly $1.3 trillion — roughly 28% growth year-over-year.

Rounding out the top five were the usual suspects. The 2025 rankings are as follows:

  1. Apple, worth $1.29 trillion



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Killer deals: Grab a MacBook Air with 24GB RAM for just $1,087

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee)
16 mai 2025 à 17:12
AppleInsider readers are eligible for exclusive savings on M3 MacBook Air models, with prices falling to $1,087 when equipped with 24GB of RAM. Plus, save up to $1,717 on closeout MacBook Pro models.

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Save up to $1,717 on MacBooks today.

To snap up the deals, head over to Apple Premier Partner Expercom and shop through this special pricing link to activate the bonus savings. After selecting the model you fancy the most, look for the special AppleInsider price above the "Add to cart" button at Expercom.

Save up to $1,158


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AirPods Pro 3 are in the works, Apple's own software leaks

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic)
15 mai 2025 à 20:34
Apple's AirPods Pro are expected to receive a hardware upgrade later in 2025, and now Apple's own software suggests a new model is close.

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A recent Apple software update indicates that the AirPods Pro 3 could debut soon.

The original AirPods Pro were released back in 2019. The first meaningful upgrade arrived two years later in 2022, when the earbuds gained Find My support along with improved ANC. In 2023, the AirPods Pro received a USB-C connector in place of Lightning, as well as lossless audio support for Apple Vision Pro users.

The next major upgrade to the AirPods Pro is set to debut within a few months. A recent leak, derived from one of Apple's software releases, seemingly confirms that Apple is working on an entirely new model.


Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely


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New Apple videos spotlight how accessibility features empower everyone

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely)
15 mai 2025 à 19:32
To mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Apple is spotlighting inclusive tools, like Music Haptics and Mac's Magnifier, that empower users to experience the world on their own terms.

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Magnifier on Mac works with Continuity Camera | Image credit: Apple

It's Global Accessibility Awareness Day, and to celebrate, Apple has highlighted two of its accessibility features: Music Haptics on iPhone and Magnifier on Mac.

"Music Haptics on iPhone" shows how Apple's Music Haptics, a feature rolled out in iOS 18, can help anyone — hearing, hard of hearing, or deaf — enjoy music. The feature plays taps, textures, and refined vibrations to the audio of the music.


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CarPlay Ultra's first trial reveals a deeply integrated, Apple-like experience

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen)
15 mai 2025 à 17:53
The first trial of CarPlay Ultra in an Aston Martin has deemed Apple's in-car upgrade a massive success, even if car manufacturers will be wary of handing over the UI reins.

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CarPlay Ultra in an Aston Martin - Image Credit: Top Gear/YouTube

On Thursday, Apple finally made CarPlay Ultra available to use. Shipping initially in the Aston Martin, the next-generation interface expands the iPhone-based interface across multiple displays on the dashboard, and promises a more cohesive experience for drivers.

In an initial try-out of CarPlay Ultra in a YouTube video, Top Gear explores the new expanded interface, as well as the challenges it faces.


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Apple's next-generation 'CarPlay Ultra' is finally here

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (Mike Wuerthele)
15 mai 2025 à 16:19
Hitting the streets at least five months late, Apple's next-generation CarPlay experience that it is calling "CarPlay Ultra" will start arriving in Aston Martin cars in the next few weeks.

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CarPlay Ultra on Aston Martin - Image credit Apple

Apple first gave a sneak-peek at the next-generation CarPlay experience in 2022. At the time, it said that it would land on vehicles by the end of 2024.

What Apple showed was nothing less than the complete takeover of a car's entire dashboard by CarPlay. Instead of being confined to a square-ish screen that shows a few apps, CarPlay Ultra runs everything.


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Award-winning director Hirokazu Kore-eda travels through time in new shot on iPhone 16 Pro video

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely)
15 mai 2025 à 16:03
Palme d'Or winner Hirokazu Kore-eda joins Apple's "Shot on iPhone" campaign with a touching sci-fi short.

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Last Scene | Image Credit: Apple

Shot on iPhone 16 Pro, "Last Scene" follows an aspiring screenwriter, Kurata, who is approached by a curious stranger — his granddaughter from 50 years in the future. When pressed on who she is, Yui, the girl, simply tells him, "It's a time machine kinda thing."

The 27-minute film shows the pair as they attempt to save the future of TV drama — and their town's iconic Ferris wheel. Of course, you'll have to watch the film if you want to know if the pair was successful or not.


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Apple's iPhone sales in China took a major hit in early 2025

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen)
15 mai 2025 à 15:49
Apple's iPhone sales in China have dropped considerably, with shipments of non-Chinese smartphone brands down almost 50% year-on-year in March.

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Chinese iPhone sales are an important revenue source for Apple - Image Credit: Apple

China is an important market for Apple, besides being its largest manufacturing center. However, it seems that Apple's sales struggle in the country is far from ending, according to recently released shipment figures.

Data from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) seen by DigiTimes covers smartphone shipments in March 2025. It revealed that there was an overall year-on-year increase in smartphone shipments of 6.5%.


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Foxconn gets new factory approval as India courts further Apple expansion

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher)
15 mai 2025 à 15:48
India's government is investing in a new Foxconn semiconductor facility, which it hopes will ultimately see the country making chips for Apple.

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One of several Foxconn manufacturing facilities in India — image credit: Foxconn

As Trump criticizes Apple for Foxconn's manufacturing the iPhone in India, the supplier has secured government approval for a new semiconductor plant there. Foxconn is already planning to double iPhone production in India by the end of 2025, but now it's going to expand manufacturing of display drivers for smartphones and other consumer electronics.

According to CNBC, the approval is for a joint venture between Foxconn and the HCL Group. The approval comes with an investment by the government of $433 million, though it is not clear what the total cost of the factory will be.


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New Apple Music migration tool helps users shift away from Spotify

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen)
15 mai 2025 à 14:43
Apple is rolling out its tool for migrating from other streaming music services to Apple Music, allowing users to retain their library and playlist archives.

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Apple Music

In February, a tool was being beta-tested by Apple to help users shift from other streaming services to Apple Music. That tool is now rolling out to users, allowing them to more easily migrate to Apple Music from elsewhere, such as Spotify.

Apple's support page says that the system is available for users of Apple Music in Australia and New Zealand. This seems like the initial steps of a global rollout, with it expected to spread to other regions soon.


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Apple tests EU by adding scare screens to apps using third-party payments [u]

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher)
16 mai 2025 à 11:55
European Union App Store users are being shown warnings in the App Store about apps that let users make payments directly to developers — despite this being a clear violation of the Digital Markets Act.

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Apple has already been fined $570 million for anticompetitive practices under the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), although it is appealing. Now it at least appears to be asking for a further fine, because it has added warnings expressly designed to dissuade users from buying apps with alternative payment processes.

It's actually in the recent US ruling that Apple was explicitly forbidden to use what are called "scare screens". The EU has not as yet ruled against that specific technique, although in March 2024 it was alerted to Apple's plans by rivals including Epic Games.

Nonetheless, the EU has focused on Apple's alleged anticompetitive practices. In its announcement of its ruling in April 2025, the EU said that it "ordered Apple to remove the technical and commercial restrictions on steering and to refrain from perpetuating the non-compliant conduct in the future, which includes adopting conduct with an equivalent object or effect."


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iPhone Fold rumored to get both under-screen and hole-punch cameras

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen)
15 mai 2025 à 13:52
The iPhone Fold is rumored to have two different types of camera tech for its folding and external displays, as well as have a Touch ID implementation under the screen for biometric authentication.

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iPhone Fold may not have the Dynamic Island covering a hole-punch camera after all - Image Credit: AppleInsider

The iPhone Fold is an engineering challenge for Apple, and it wants to present its large folding display as perfectly as possible to users. As part of its attempts to do so, it will try to avoid adding distracting elements to the screen, by taking one bit out of view.

According to Thursday's Weibo post by leaker "Digital Chat Station," the large internal display of the iPhone Fold will use "under-screen camera technology." The smaller external-facing display will use a more conventional hole-punch camera.


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Trump has a problem with Tim Cook, because Foxconn is building factories in India

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher)
15 mai 2025 à 13:25
President Trump says he has a "little problem with Tim Cook," apparently because Foxconn — a company that Cook is not the CEO of — has been expanding factories in India for years.

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Tim Cook (left) and Trump in a previous meeting — image credit: White House

Tim Cook has famously handled Trump better than many or most business CEOs, which resulted in him getting Apple a crucial exemption in the first tariffs, and then at least temporary ones in the new "reciporcal" tariffs. But now Trump is saying Apple's suppliers need to come through on manufacturing in the US, and that the announced $500 billion plan isn't enough.

"I had a little problem with Tim Cook yesterday," Trump said to press on May 15, 2025, according to CNBC. "I said to him, 'my friend, I treated you very good. You're coming here with $500 billion, but now I hear you're building all over India.' I don't want you building in India."


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How to use Apple Notes for instant equation results on iOS 18

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr)
3 décembre 2024 à 05:59
Tired of juggling between Apple Notes and Calculator? A math feature in iOS 18 lets you solve equations instantly with just a quick settings tweak.

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How to tweak math results in Apple Notes

If you're like most people, the Apple Notes app on your iPhone is a go-to for jotting down ideas, to-do lists, and even the occasional math equation. It's quick, convenient, and always just a tap away. But Notes can actually solve equations for you.

The new math result feature in iOS 18's Notes app transforms how you handle equations during note-taking. Instead of relying on a separate calculator or switching apps mid-task, Notes can now recognize, calculate, and display results directly in your document.


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'Price is Right' contestants nowhere close to Apple Vision Pro's astronomical price

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard)
15 mai 2025 à 01:16
Apple Vision Pro is from a company that's a fan of high markups and margins, so contestants on "The Price is Right" are thrown for a loop when their guesses are 1/3 the retail price.

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How much could a VR headset cost

If you're reading AppleInsider, chances are you have a good idea how much nearly any Apple product might cost. However, it is easy to forget that it isn't common knowledge, as was proven on a classic game show.

A Threads post from Justin Ryan shows a recorded video of a segment from The Price is Right. An Apple Vision Pro is shown, and the players have to guess the price without going over, and they all came in well under retail.


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No, Steam wasn't hacked -- but your security habits still matter

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr)
15 mai 2025 à 00:22
A sketchy AI firm tried to pass off a bogus Steam breach, but it unraveled almost immediately. This one was a fake, but the next one might not be. Here's how to protect yourself from losing control of an account that may be worth thousands of dollars.

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Steam app

A recent claim on LinkedIn alleges that a database containing 89 million Steam account records, including one-time passcodes (OTPs) used for two-factor authentication (2FA), is up for sale. The asking price is $5,000, a low figure for a leak of this scale.

But despite the headline-grabbing figure and some reposts online, the evidence supporting this leak was outright fabricated. Fortunately, Apple users can take advantage of the built-in Passwords app, which now supports two-factor codes across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.


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Epic resubmits 'Fortnite' to the App Store for review, as its initial request seemingly ignored

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic)
15 mai 2025 à 00:06
Epic Games has once again submitted "Fortnite" to the U.S. App Store for review, after Apple seemingly ignored its previous submission for five days.

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Epic Games has resubmitted 'Fortnite' to the U.S. App Store for review.

On May 9, after announcing its intentions a few days prior, Epic Games tried to get Fortnite back on the App Store by submitting the game for review. While most applications typically get reviewed within 24 hours, this was not the case with Fortnite. Instead, there were no developments in regards to the game's review process for more than 120 hours, or five days.

Given that its request went unanswered for such a long time, Epic Games understandably decided to cancel its initial request for a review. Fortnite leaker Shiima revealed that Epic has submitted a second review request, with the company's CEO Tim Sweeney later confirming the details himself, MacRumors notes.


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Blowout deal: Apple's 1TB MacBook Pro with 18-core GPU plunges to $1,699

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee)
14 mai 2025 à 23:23
A $700 discount is in effect on this 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgraded M3 Pro chip and 1TB of storage.

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Save up to $700 on an upgraded MacBook Pro.

This model in Space Black originally retailed for $2,399, but it's on sale for $1,699 at B&H Photo while supplies last. The laptop is upgraded in two ways — one with a bump up to the last-gen M3 Pro chip with a 12-core CPU and 18-core GPU — and the second being a jump up to 1TB of storage (double the amount found in the standard model with 512GB).

Save $700 at B&H


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Apple Maps adds Michelin reviews to help you find fine food

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen)
14 mai 2025 à 21:25
An update to Apple Maps will help users find fine-dining restaurants, with the ability to search for Michelin-starred, Green Star, and Bib Gourmand restaurants.

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Reviews from Michelin are being added to Apple Maps

Users of Apple Maps and other navigation tools often use the apps to find somewhere to eat. With an update to Apple Maps, it'll be easier to find some of the more upper-class establishments.

Starting from May 14, Apple Maps in the United States adds the ability to view rankings and suggestions from food experts. Restaurants that have earned the revered Michelin star, or are reviewed under Green Star or Bib Gorumand, will now have details about their rankings appearing on their Apple Maps listings.


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Apple's Developer app receives an update ahead of WWDC 2025

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic)
14 mai 2025 à 20:39
Apple's gearing up for WWDC 2025, and the company's Apple Developer application has been updated as part of the preparations.

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Apple has updated its Developer app ahead of WWDC 2025.

On Wednesday, the iPhone maker released an update for its official Developer app. Aside from bug fixes and "various enhancements," the updated application will offer access to WWDC 2025 videos and consultations, as well as a new assortment of WWDC-related stickers.

Apple's next annual Worldwide Developer Conference is set to begin with a keynote video on June 9, 2025. It's where the company will update its next-generation operating systems, namely iOS 19, macOS 16, visionOS 3, and watchOS 12, among others.


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Apple Vision Pro will use eye tracking to let you scroll apps

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen)
14 mai 2025 à 19:30
Owners of the Apple Vision Pro will soon have the option of scrolling through apps using their eyes, without lifting a finger.

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Apple Vision Pro

The Apple Vision Pro primarily uses hand gestures as its control scheme, with users able to select items and make changes with a movement of the fingers. It seems Apple's making it possible to do some things without needing gestures at all.

According to Bloomberg on Wednesday, Apple is working on a feature that builds upon the existing eye-tracking functionality of the Apple Vision Pro. Allegedly being tested for possible inclusion in visionOS 3, it will let users move around the app simply by looking around.


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When Apple's WWDC changed the company and the world the most

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher)
14 mai 2025 à 18:16
Since its small beginnings in 1983 and right up to the current slick video presentations, WWDC has been where Apple has made so many major announcements — and sometimes they were so major they were turning points for the company.

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WWDC 2025 will be held at Apple Park — images credit: Apple

To be clear, the biggest single turning point for Apple must be the launch of the iPhone, and that didn't happen at WWDC. Nor did the iPod before it. Nor the 1998 iMac that saved the company.

But apart from that... While WWDC has not always been so important to Apple's future — and while it wasn't always called the Worldwide Developers Conference — it has become so. Chiefly because it is a WWDC that so many Apple-changing announcements were made.


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Apple inches up share of direct iPhone sales but carriers dominate the field

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr)
14 mai 2025 à 16:49
Apple continues to gradually expand its direct iPhone sales to consumers, but most U.S. buyers still get their devices through carriers like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile.

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iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro

Mobile carriers including AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile accounted for 75% of iPhone sales in the U.S. as of late 2023, according to Consumer Intelligence Research Partners. Apple's own retail stores and website made up 15%, with the remaining share held by big-box retailers like Best Buy and Target.

The balance has held steady for more than a decade. In 2015, carriers already claimed 75% of U.S. iPhone sales, while Apple's share stood at 11%. Apple has crept up, but mostly gained share from third-party retailers, whose role in smartphone sales continues to shrink.


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Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone RAM upgrade could make it an AI monster

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen)
14 mai 2025 à 14:52
The 20th-anniversary iPhone stands to offer a major jump forward in on-device processing, with memory changes potentially increasing AI response speeds in leaps and bounds.

The 20th-anniversary iPhone's memory could make Siri and Apple Intelligence lightning fast.
The 20th-anniversary iPhone's memory could make Siri and Apple Intelligence lightning fast.

Apple is fighting to keep its iPhone lineup relevant in a marketplace infatuated with artificial intelligence. While it has a considerable advantage in working in AI for years already, including the use of its self-developed AI-focused chips, it could soon make other major changes to improve performance.

According to sources of ETNews, Apple is seriously considering the possibility of adding mobile high-bandwidth memory (HBM) to its 2027 iPhone range. This would include the 20th-anniversary iPhone, which is expected to include other display and battery changes.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Apple's 20th anniversary iPhone poised to get advanced screen & battery tech

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen)
14 mai 2025 à 13:55
Apple's 20th-anniversary model of iPhone is in development, with screen and battery changes expected for the milestone model.

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The 20th-anniversary iPhone's display could lose the bezel and camera hole.

It takes Apple quite a long time to design and manufacture its upcoming generations of iPhone. For its 2027 release, which marks the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, the company has started to make preparations for the special smartphone.

According to sources of ET News on Wednesday, Apple has spoken to companies within its supply chain about some of the technology changes for the model.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Chinese resellers offer steep discounts on iPhone 16 to counter falling sales

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher)
14 mai 2025 à 12:37
As iPhone sales in China continue to decline, two of the country's biggest online retailers are offering discounts of up to $350 on certain models.

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The iPhone 16 range

While sales are rare in the US, to say the least, Apple or local resellers have regularly offered iPhone discounts in China. It will be because iPhone sales continue to decline in the country, but also because China has key shopping seasons, including "618" in June.

Ahead of this year's "618" shopping season, Reuters reports that two of China's biggest online resellers have launched promotional offers on the iPhone 16 range. Such sales are now an annual fixture in China, but reportedly this time the discounts are particularly high.


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Under-display Face ID again rumored for iPhone 18 Pro by accurate leaker

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard)
14 mai 2025 à 05:11
Display industry vet Ross Young shared information suggesting iPhone 18 Pro models are indeed going to get under-display Face ID, but selfie cameras will still be visible for now.

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The Dynamic Island could lose one of its cutouts with iPhone 18 Pro

Under-display Face ID is one of those rumors that started the minute the technology arrived and has been repeated frequently, even recently. The dreaded notch followed by the compromise that was the Dynamic Island both exist as a result of Face ID needing screen space.

According to former Display Supply Chain CEO, current VP of Counterpoint Research, Ross Young, Apple is set to put Face ID components under the display with iPhone 18 Pro in 2026. The information was shared via a social media post about a business conference.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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How to troubleshoot Wi-Fi problems on iPhone & iPad

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Par :news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr)
14 mai 2025 à 05:01
Before you call your internet provider in a panic, here's how to fix your iPhone or iPad's Wi-Fi in just a few steps.

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Wi-Fi

Your iPhone says it's connected, but nothing loads. Your iPad keeps dropping Wi-Fi every time you move to another room.

Whether you're dealing with random disconnects or can't get online at all, Wi-Fi problems are frustrating but often fixable on your own.


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