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China fighting to stop Apple's supply chain exodus to India

Apple's diversification of its supply chain to India is worrying China, which has worked to make it harder for Apple to expand its production lines in the developing economy.

Apple CEO Tim Cook on a visit to India - Image Credit: Apple
Apple CEO Tim Cook on a visit to India - Image Credit: Apple

Apple is midway through a process to diversify its supply chains from a China-centric model to one that operates from various different bases of operation. With Apple making considerable progress in India, China is concerned about the potential loss of investment and work for its citizens.

In a profile of Apple's supply chain expansion in India, the Financial Times writes about the struggles Apple has had in making the shift. In part, this is due to the tense political relationship between China and India, and a need to not upset Beijing.


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EU pushes forward with Apple antitrust investigation despite Trump's criticisms

In the interest of what it calls fairness and stability, the European Union has decided to push forth with anti-trade investigations into companies like Apple, Meta, and X, hoping to reach a conclusion by March.

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EU set to issue ruling on Apple in March

In January, the EU had initially held off on fining tech giants as it waited to find out the impact of the incoming Trump administration. Now it appears as though the plan is to continue business as usual.

Teresa Ribera, the EU's competition chief, has told Reuters that, while it's open to negotiations with the White House, it will not be bullied into changing laws at the whim of US policymakers.


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Learn a new language on your iPhone or Mac with this $129 lifetime Babbel deal

A lifetime Babbel subscription is on sale for $129.99 thanks to an instant discount stacked with a flash coupon, bringing the total savings to $470 off.

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Save $470 on Babbel with coupon - Image credit: Apple

The flash coupon on the lifetime Babbel subscription is courtesy of Stack Social, with the language learning tool discounted to $129.99 with promo code LEARN40. This is the lowest price we've seen on the lifetime plan in 2025.

Save with code LEARN40


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MLS kicks off 30th season with new ways to watch & exclusive perks on Apple TV

Major League Soccer is back for its 30th season, and fans can catch the action with MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

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Major League Soccer kicks off its 30th season. Image credit: Apple

Saturday, February 22, all 30 teams will take the field for "MLS is Back" weekend, launching a milestone year for the league. MLS Season Pass continues to offer every game with no blackouts in over 100 countries, providing in-depth coverage, exclusive content, and major events like the Leagues Cup, Campeones Cup, and MLS All-Star Game.

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, MLS is introducing custom Apple TV sleeve patches on every first-team player's jersey. These unique patches highlight each club's colors and branding.


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All iPhone 17 models could use the same Samsung OLED technology

All models of iPhone 17 could use the same high-quality Samsung Display OLED panel as the iPhone 16 Pro models, instead of having a difference in screen tech between the two model tiers.

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A render of what the iPhone 17 could look like

The Pro models of iPhone tend to have better displays than the non-Pro versions, in part because of the use of different panel types. While this is true for the iPhone 16 generation, the iPhone 17 range will seemingly use the same display panel technology across the board.

According to sources of Setsuna Digital on Weibo, the iPhone 17 series will use Samsung's M14 OLED panel. This will not just be for the Pro models, as this will be "including the standard version" and the iPhone 17 Air.


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New Apple Studio Display rumors: MiniLED, ProMotion, and more

The Apple Studio Display is expected to get an upgrade in the not-too-distant future. Here's what the rumor mill has claimed will be coming.

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Apple Studio Display

The Apple Studio Display was launched back in early 2022, making it almost three years old at the time of publication. After a stumbling start, the display has received many firmware updates, improving its capabilities over time.

However, the rumor mill constantly believes that there will be a hardware update on the horizon for the model. One that will bring more features to the premium monitor in its second-gen release.


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Questionable iPhone 17 Pro Max render in better light looks almost tolerable

A new render of a rumored but doubtful design of iPhone 17 Pro Max is doing the rounds, one that proves that lighting can make things look a bit better.

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Renders of a large camera bump concept for the iPhone 17 Pro Max - Image Credit: @Asherdipps/X

Apple has been rumored to be including a new design of camera bump in the iPhone 17 Pro models for a while. On February 14, those rumors reached a point where renders of an absurdly large camera bump were featured in a video.

While the shots in the video were tough to believe, a new render of the design makes it look more tolerable as a concept, if not much more believable.


Rumor Score: 💩 B#$&(*it


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iPhone SE 4 -- All the rumors about Apple's next budget-friendly device

The fourth-generation iPhone SE is set to bring about a multitude of visual and functional changes taken from earlier iPhone models. Here's what to expect from Apple, probably tomorrow!

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Apple's iPhone SE 4 could debut in February 2025.

For the past two iterations, Apple's iPhone SE has maintained a dated look, with thick bezels and a Touch ID Home button that make it virtually indistinguishable from an iPhone 8. All of that is set to change quite soon, as the budget-friendly iPhone SE is going to receive its first major redesign in years.



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Presidents Day MacBook Air deals slash prices to as low as $749

Amazon's Presidents Day MacBook Air sale discounts the ultraportable laptops to as low as $749, with Best Buy offering flash deals today only as well.

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Grab a MacBook Air for $749 today only.

Amazon is offering shoppers a bonus $50 discount on top of a $200 instant rebate on Apple's standard M2 MacBook Air 13-inch with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, bringing the price down to $749 for Presidents Day.

Buy for $749


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How Apple Music stands firm amidst Spotify's Premium plan hikes

A new report about Spotify's plans for a more expensive premium tier claims that Apple is considering doing the same, but Apple Music has no reason to ever copy its streaming rival.

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Apple Music

The days of Spotify being the most popular streaming music service in the world and yet constantly losing money, may be over. The days of Spotify trying to get the EU to force Apple into giving it an unreasonably better deal, may never change.

But a new report says that amongst Spotify's plans for the near future, there is the likelihood that it will introduce a new and more expensive subscription tier. Bloomberg says the new tier would, for a start, offer better quality audio — which Apple Music already does as standard.


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Apple smart display update, Netflix in the Apple TV app, and more on HomeKit Insider

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we break down the latest in smart home news such as more rumors on Apple's smart display, new devices, and smart robots.

HomeKit Insider
HomeKit Insider Podcast

We have even more rumors on Apple's smart home display this past week. One report reiterated a possible timeline, putting a launch at April at the earliest.

Ming Chi Kuo also gave his analysis on the robot lamp that was demoed from Apple's machine learning group. Based on supply chain, the personal robot is still in the proof of concept stage and won't start production until 2028 at the earliest.


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Why Surfshark Alternative Number can protect you from scammers

A lot of damage can be done with a person's phone number, from endless spam calls to fraud and scams. Surfshark Alternative Number can protect you.

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Alternative ID can protect you from scammers - Image credit: Surfshark

Phone numbers may not seem like a potential attack vector since users can just hang up on spam, but it's not as simple as that. Companies have begun relying on phone numbers to verify identity, send temporary passwords, and other aspects of account security that scammers seek to exploit.

If you're using your personal phone number on online accounts, it can be trivial for bad actors to exploit it and gain access to that account. Whether they use SIM swapping, phishing, or other techniques, access to a phone number can lead to data loss, bank account hacks, and identity theft.


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iPhone 17 design will be dramatically different, says leaker

The latest in a series of leaks about the physical chassis design of the iPhone 17 range says that it will be a significant departure from previous models.

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A render of the front of the iPhone 17, which isn't expected to change so dramatically

With Apple rumors, there is quite often smoke without any fire, but a new leak backs up sporadic previous claims about the design of the iPhone 17 range. Previous rumors have said, for instance, that at least the iPhone 17 Pro will feature a new camera bar layout.

Now according to leaker "Digital Chat Station" on Chinese social media site Weibo, the design changes will be significant. Depending on which machine translation is used, the poster describes the change as varying from greatly, to significant, and even dramatic.


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Dockcase 7-in-1 USB-C Hub with SSD Enclosure review: Best of both worlds

Dockcase has combined its USB-C hub and SSD enclosure prowess to make a formidable all-in-one USB-C accessory.


Dockcase 7-in-1 USB-C Hub with SSD Enclosure review

SSD enclosures are useful for extra storage, and USB-C adapters let you connect to monitors and other acessories. This hub and enclosure combo shows how much you can get away with, allowing you to be connected to the storage and peripherals you'd need for work or recreation.

As a company, the 7-in-1 is Dockcase's 14th successful Kickstarter after 8 years of making USB-C products. I've reviewed their USB-C hub and more recently their SSD enclosure, both of them standing out for their LCD screens that convey important technical information.


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Amazon slashes up to 50% off Beats Studio Pro headphones, Studio Buds earbuds

Amazon's steeper Beats deals deliver price cuts of up to 50% off over-ear headphones and earbuds.

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Save up to 50% on Beats headphones.

On the heels of the Powerbeats Pro 2 launch, Amazon has issued fresh price drops on other models from the Beats line, including Studio Pro over-ear headphones.

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Boox Note Air 3 C review: A good color e-ink reading experience, for iPad prices

The Boox Note Air 3 C is the best color e-ink tablet we've tried. Just don't expect to get an iPad, even though you're paying iPad prices.

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Boox Note Air 3 C

The $499 Boox Note Air 3 C is, broadly speaking, a cross between an e-book reader and a tablet. It's billed as having some functionality similar to a tablet but with an ePaper screen.

The main difference is the 10.3-inch Kaleido 3 Carta 1200 glass ePaper screen, which is designed to offer a paper-like appearance. It's similar to the previous Note Air 3, but the C stands for its 4,096 hues of color, instead of a greyscale version.


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MacBook Pro rumored to get Apple Silicon M5 before iPad Pro

When consumers will see the debut of M5-based devices from Apple is coming into focus, and the shift will likely start with Apple's MacBook Pro lineup.

The next MacBook Air could be the first model to sport an M5 processor.
The next MacBook Air could be the first model to sport an M5 processor.

A new report from Bloomberg suggests that Apple will start releasing Macs with the M5 processor beginning in the fall of 2025. Ahead of that, the company is expected to launch M4-based MacBook Air models as soon as March, followed by M4 updates to the Mac Studio and Mac Pro.

Those latter products seem likely to be announced around the time of Apple's WWDC event in June. Following that event, the transition to the M5 chip will likely begin in the fall.


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Apple Maps paid search ads under consideration in monetization push

Apple is once again considering adding advertising to Apple Maps, a move that could help bump up its growing Services revenue even more.

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Apple Maps

Apple's advertising business already serves ads for the App Store, as well as switching to an internal team for ad sales on Apple News in November. However, it may grow the ad business more by turning its attention to Apple Maps.

In Sunday's "Power On" newsletter, Bloomberg claims Apple is now thinking about ways to monetize its Maps app. In a recent Maps group all-hands meeting, Apple management confirmed that it was exploring the possibility of monetizing the app.


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Tim Cook's tweet hints at new name for iPhone SE 4

Ahead of the expected February 19, 2025 launch of the iPhone SE 4, there are signs that previous claims of it being renamed may be true.

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iPhone SE 4 is rumored to resemble iPhone 14

In early January 2025, a seemingly unlikely leak claimed that the iPhone SE 4 would be renamed the iPhone 16E. It was chiefly considered doubtful because of the source of the leaks, but there was also that "iPhone SE' has been a successful brand since 2016.

Now Bloomberg is backing up the claim of a rebrand, and doing so chiefly because of the phrasing Tim Cook used in his teaser tweet about a February 19 launch.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Apple Studio Display update may arrive a year later than expected

Apple's rumored update to the Apple Studio Display may not arrive in 2025 after all, with a release in 2026 now expected for the premium Mac display.

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Apple Studio Display

On Thursday, a report claimed an update for the Apple Studio Display is in development, which could bring an improved miniLED backlight to the design. However, a few days later, another report states that the timeline is a bit longer than first offered.

According to Bloomberg's "Power On" newsletter on Sunday, the claim of a new 27-inch Apple Studio Display is repeated. The new model is said to have a similar design to the 2022 original, and "roughly" the same size of screen.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Apple now hiring for planned downtown Detroit retail store

Apple has now confirmed long-standing rumors that it will open an Apple Store in downtown Detroit, potentially as early as this summer.

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Apple is hiring for a forthcoming store in downtown Detroit. Image credit: Apple

The previous rumor from June 2024, has now been confirmed through a general recruitment notice on the store's new website.

No specific job positions have been listed yet, and neither the opening date nor the exact location of the store has not been confirmed. Apple says only that the new store is "coming soon," with no address details.


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Rumor: Apple Intelligence coming to Apple Vision Pro along with more immersive content

According to a new rumor, Apple Vision Pro will finally get Apple Intelligence in an upcoming update alongside a new spatial media app.

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Apple Vision Pro finally getting Apple Intelligence

Apple Vision Pro launched in February 2024, and very little native content or apps have been released in the year since. Apple Intelligence was revealed later in 2024, but it hasn't come to the headset, but that may change soon.

Bloomberg has said that Apple will bring Apple Intelligence features, such as including Genmoji, writing tools, and Image Playground, to the $3,500 headset, expanding the technology beyond recent Mac, iPad, and iPhone models. If true, it would help flesh out the feature set of the Apple Vision Pro.


Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely


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Deals: save up to $1,000 on these M3 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops

Closeout deals offer up to $1,000 off two loaded M3 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro configurations exclusively for AppleInsider readers.

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Save up to $1,000 on M3 Max MacBook Pros.

Two powerful M3 Max MacBook Pro 16-inch configurations are heavily discounted for AppleInsider readers at Apple Premier Partner Expercom. These MacBook Pro deals feature the top-of-the-line M3 Max chip with a 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU that was part of the Late 2023 line.

Apple's Siri renovation is probably going to take longer than expected

It's been widely reported that Apple's Siri advancements promised for 2025 would arrive in April with iOS 18.4 but a new report casts some doubt on that timeline.

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Siri is gaining a new animation around the edge of iPhone screens

Apple has yet to officially announce when the advancements were coming, beyond a 2025 timeframe. The features were announced at WWDC 2024 and were said to be coming to iOS 18.

But, according to a new report by Bloomberg on Friday, Apple's work has hit some snags. Some features that were said to be planned for iOS 18.4 are said to have been pushed back to May, or even later.


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Sorry, Netflix support isn't coming to the Apple TV app

As quickly as it came, support for Netflix in the Apple TV app has been removed, and it turns out it wasn't supposed to exist at all.

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Netflix confirms Apple TV app integration was just a bug

Earlier we saw what appeared Valentine's Day truce between Netflix and Apple, but unfortunately, that isn't the case.

On Friday morning, US Netflix subscribers were prompted to connect their Netflix account to the Apple TV app. For a short time, Netflix series such as "Squid Game" are showing up in the Apple TV app's Watchlist and Continue Watching sections.


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iPhone SE 4 expected to sell better than previous versions

With the iPhone SE 4 launch imminent, one analyst predicts that the upcoming model should outsell its previous iterations — and could cause drama between Apple and Qualcomm.

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The fourth-generation iPhone SE is expected to be announced soon

On Friday, Ming-Chi Kuo posted on X, saying he believes the fourth-generation iPhone SE move more units than previous budget models. He estimates that Apple will ship 12 million units in the first half of the year and 10 million units in the second half. Previously, the iPhone SE lineup was believed to ship 20 million annually, though Apple does not publicly share sales numbers.

He also anticipates that this could help offset the usual post-holiday slump in sales. It would also help boost the adoption of Apple Intelligence, as the iPhone SE 4 will be compatible with Apple's collection of AI-driven features.


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Amazon's MacBook Pro coupon drops Space Black M4 Pro spec down to $1,749.99

After discounting the Silver finish to $1,749.99, Amazon has matched the $250 discount on the Space Black 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M4 Pro chip.

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Get an M4 Pro MacBook Pro for $1,749.99 at Amazon - Image credit: Apple

We're following the new markdown on the standard M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro, with both Space Black and Silver down to $1,749.99 thanks to an instant rebate stacked with an on-page coupon.

Grab the $1,749.99 deal


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M4 MacBook Air: What the rumors say to expect from the first new Mac of 2025

Apple's M4 MacBook Air may be out as soon as the week of February 17. Here's what to expect from Apple's first Mac release of 2025.

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MacBook Air

While it's previously been rumored to be launched any time from January 2025 onwards, it is known that Apple has been testing an M4 MacBook Air ahead of a presumably imminent release. While the iPhone 4 SE may be the major launch for February 2025, the new MacBook Air may debut very soon as well.

That would also make it about a year since the last update. March 2024 saw the MacBook Air gain the M3 processor, and various improvements including Wi-Fi 6E and the ability to use two external displays.


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Twelve South TimePorter review: An elegant wall mount to display your growing collection of Apple Watch bands

TimePorter is the easiest way we've found to store your Apple Watch bands with a wall-mounted bar that mimics Apple's minimalist aesthetic.

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Twelve South TimePorter review: This is the best way to display your Apple Watch bands on the wall

If the TimePorter name sounds familiar, I'd because it isn't the first time Twelve South has used the moniker. It was previously used for a folding box, similar to a large glasses case, that could hold your Apple Watch bands and a spot to mount to your charging puck.

While many loved the original TimePorter, Twelve South discontinued the product, freeing up the name years later for this new incarnation. The original product seemed more fitting, but can't argue with how good this product is.


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Apple Vision Pro's new NBA 3D games are just the start of something greater

The NBA's 3D tabletop mode for Apple Vision Pro is an early glimpse at how mixed reality could reshape sports, concerts, museums, and education.

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Apple Vision Pro

The update brings a 3D, diorama-style court to the NBA app, giving viewers a miniature, real-time look at the action alongside the standard 2D livestream. While the main broadcast stays the same, the added perspective makes the game feel more immersive.

Powered by motion capture technology from NBA arenas, the feature has a slight delay — around half a second — compared to the live feed, according to Upload.


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Apple's robot Pixar lamp, iPhone SE 4, and Apple TV+ on Android, on the AppleInsider Podcast

Apple has shown us a peek into the long term future with its Pixar-like robot, a peek into the very near future with the iPhone SE 4, and just maybe an alternative future where it makes all its apps work on Android, on the AppleInsider Podcast.

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Left: Apple's robot lamp. Right: Stylized Apple logo believed to be promoting the iPhone SE 4

Apple researchers have unveiled an anthropomorphic lamp — think how Pixar's logo lamp is so human — and while it's a demonstration of general research, it does also suggest a new direction for the company, following the cancellation of the Apple Car. Host Wesley Hilliard will buy an Apple robot the minute it's released, but see if he convinces you any more than he does co-host William Gallagher.

Both, though, are looking forward to the iPhone SE 4 which is now expected to be launched on February 19. If all the rumors about it are true, this could be the phone that brings Apple Intelligence to most people — and it looks certain to be a very good buy.


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Apple TV app finally starts including Netflix series [u]

After years of holding out, Netflix appears to be thawing toward Apple TV as certain shows began appearing in the TV app's "Continue Watching" selection — before being removed again.

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Netflix shows are starting to appear in the Apple TV app.

Netflix did recently update its iPhone app to allow full-season downloads. However, on Apple TV 4K set top boxes, Netflix has long insisted on remaining solely its own app, instead of allowing it to be included in Apple's own TV app.

Now, however, Apple TV 4K users in the US are being prompted to "Connect Netflix to the Apple TV app," and then at least some Netflix titles start appearing there. Just as with Amazon Prime, Paramount+, and many others, selected Netflix series such as "Squid Game" are showing up in the Apple TV app's Watchlist and Continue Watching sections.


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How to unplug from Apple Intelligence on iOS and macOS

Apple Intelligence is still in its infancy, but not everyone wants to use it. Here's how to disconnect from Apple Intelligence on iOS and macOS.

Here's how to disconnect from Apple Intelligence on macOS and iOS.
Unplug from Apple Intelligence.

While artificial intelligence is gaining in popularity at an accelerated rate, some users have found they prefer to turn off Apple's AI, Apple Intelligence, on their iOS and macOS devices.

In iOS 18.3 Apple made Apple Intelligence be on by default. You may want to turn it off.


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Alibaba to manipulate Apple Intelligence output in China for censorship

Apple will finally be able to launch Apple Intelligence in China, but the cost is allowing Alibaba to manipulate AI output to be acceptable to the Chinese government.

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Apple Intelligence coming to China

Apple Intelligence is an Apple-built artificial intelligence system that runs on devices and in the cloud through Private Cloud Compute. The ChatGPT chatbot can be called via Siri, and Visual Intelligence allows users to search Google, but all the iPhone AI features are built from the ground up with privacy in mind.

According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple's ability to bring Apple Intelligence to China relies solely on giving the government the ability to censor the output. So, in an unprecedented move, Apple has partnered with multiple AI companies in China to help ensure its customers can use a sanitized version of Apple Intelligence.


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Unlikely iPhone 17 Pro Max render shows odd camera bar layout

New renders of an iPhone 17 Pro Max with a massive camera bar are going around, and not only are they an incredible departure from Apple design, they're from unreliable sources.

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A render of the iPhone 17

Apple is out of space for its camera system, so a camera bar that reaches across the back of the device may help provide more needed space. The idea of a camera bar isn't new, as Google Pixel employs one, and there's no way of knowing if Apple will actually implement one.

That said, the current renders show an impractically large camera bar that is just an extended version of the camera bump. The latest hail from Jon Prosser and his current render artist Asher Dipprey.


Rumor Score: 💩 B#$&(*it


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TikTok has returned to the Apple App Store

Apple has finally returned TikTok to the App Store after receiving a letter from US Attorney General Pam Bondi.

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TikTok returning to Apple App Store

Apps controlled by Chinese company ByteDance were banned on January 19 due to failing to meet requirements set by a law. On January 20, newly inaugurated President Trump signed an executive order that aimed to restore TikTok's operation in the United States for 75 days.

The President doesn't have the authority to stop the Department of Justice from enforcing laws, so companies like Apple and Google were cautious and didn't restore the app to their app stores. According to a report from Bloomberg, the newly appointed Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter to Apple, which has resulted in the promised return of TikTok.


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LaCie Rugged Pro5 SSD review: Incredibly fast portable storage that will hold up to the elements

With the release of the Rugged SSD Pro5, LaCie becomes one of the very first to release a Thunderbolt 5 device. We got one in our studio and we test it out with the latest Macs.

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LaCie Rugged Pro5 SSD review: LaCie released one of the very first Thunderbolt 5 portable SSDs

This new pro-level portable storage device was first shown off at CES 2025. Fortunately, it was only a short time before it went up for order.

Apple was quick on the uptake of Thunderbolt 5 as the latest MacBook Pro and Mac mini support the stand. We had one of the latter on hand to test this out with.


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Updated Apple Studio Display with miniLED, ProMotion expected in late 2025

Apple could make a change to its relatively small screen collection, with claims it is working on an updated Apple Studio Display for release later in 2025.

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Apple Studio Display

Aside from Apple's Mac models with displays, consisting of the 24-inch iMac and the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro lineups, the company does offer a few external screens. That selection is rather limited at the moment, consisting of the Apple Pro Display XDR and the Apple Studio Display, both of which have yet to have any updates.

If a claim from Display Supply Chain Consultants' Ross Young is correct, Apple could be upgrading the Apple Studio Display for the first time.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Why you should use a VPN with public Wi-Fi hotspots

While a public Wi-Fi hotspot can be convenient, it may still be a security risk. Here's why you should use one of the best VPNs for Mac while on public Wi-Fi.

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Coffee shops often provide free Wi-Fi hotspots - Image Credit: Pexels/Nhi Lam

Access to the Internet is crucial to modern life, to a level where it's very easy to get online wherever you are in a variety of ways. One common method is through public Wi-Fi hotspots, which are offered by businesses and municipalities as a convenience to customers and visitors.

You'd be hard-pressed to find a coffee shop that doesn't offer customers free Wi-Fi while they sip their drinks.


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Apple's M4 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro with nano-texture is $250 off, in stock

A loaded 16-inch MacBook Pro with Apple's top-of-the-line M4 Max chip and 64GB RAM is $250 off with coupon (and units are in stock and ready to ship).

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Save $250 on a loaded 16-inch MacBook Pro.

To pick up the high-end 16-inch MacBook Pro configuration, head over to Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama.com and enter promo code APINSIDER during Step 4 of checkout.

Use code APINSIDER


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