Code in the latest iOS 18.3 developer beta indicates that Apple is working on an entirely new system application, one dedicated to event scheduling. Here's what we know about it.


On Tuesday, Apple released the second developer beta of iOS 18.3. While the update itself didn't introduce any noteworthy features, it appears the software contains references to an as-of-yet unreleased internal application.

Originally discovered by 9to5mac, the app is known as "Invites." The website claims it originally found evidence of this app in an iOS 18.2 beta, but that all references to it were removed with the release version of iOS 18.2. Now, the "Invites" app has apparently resurfaced with Tuesday's iOS 18.3 developer beta.


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The entry price into a Mac just got cheaper with this upgraded closeout M2 Mac mini falling to $499 for a limited time only.


Apple's Mac mini desktop computer is well regarded among budget-friendly consumers looking for an affordable entry point into the macOS ecosystem. And this week B&H is offering AppleInsider readers an exclusive discount on a closeout M2 spec* with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, bringing the price down to just $499.

Buy for $499


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Some users are experiencing issues with Apple Cash as a result of an outage confirmed by Apple on Wednesday.


The company's System Status page indicates that there's an ongoing issue with Apple Cash, with users not being able to send or receive funds. Other Apple-branded services, such as the iOS App Store, iCloud, and Apple Pay appear to be functioning normally. The issue first occurred at 10:01 a.m. Eastern Time and is still unresolved at the time of writing.

Users have already taken to social media to complain about Apple Cash not functioning. Apple Cash is a popular payment service, similar to CashApp, Venmo, and Zelle, but under the Apple umbrella.


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Satechi's SM3 Slim Mechanical Backlit Bluetooth keyboard is its first full-size version, offering many of the key features of the smaller predecessor, the SM1.


During CES 2024, Satechi introduced the SM1 Slim Mechanical Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard. For 2025, it's introducing a bigger version.

The SM3 Slim Mechanical Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard is Satechi's first full-size mechanical keyboard. It offers a very similar spec list to its stablemate, the SM1, including the use of low-profile brown switches and a rechargeable battery, but it's a lot bigger.


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Apple is expanding its presence in the Evergreen State, signing a direct lease for nearly 193,000 square feet of office space in South Lake Union.


The deal, rumored since 2019, has finally materialized. Initially, it was speculated that Apple would purchase roughly 630,000 square feet of office space.

That's a far cry from the nearly 193,000-square-foot deal the Cupertino tech giant actually signed. However, it still marks the largest new office space least since 2019, according to Komonews.


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Scammers are continuing to bring scam apps to the App Store, with the latest discovery being a fake port for the popular game "Baldur's Gate 3."


The popularity of major game releases can often lead to gamers hoping for a mobile release of the title in the future. However, this also opens the door to bad actors taking advantage of the situation.

Baldur's Gate 3 is a massive AAA release, but Larian Studios has no plans to bring the role-playing blockbuster to mobile at all. However, Videogamer reports there's a scam app in the App Store that preys on the game's fans.


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Rebellion's award-winning tactical shooter, "Sniper Elite 4" is now available on select iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices.


The World War II sniper experience takes the player to 1943 Italy. Playing as Karl Fairburne, they must use an array of authentic weaponry to defeat a new Nazi threat.

The game is best known for its "X-ray Kill Camera," which shows an internal view of enemies as they are hit by bullets.


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The Screen Actors Guild has announced its award nominations for 2025, with Apple TV+ getting all of its nods for the thriller "Slow Horses," and the comedy "Shrinking."


In 2024, Apple TV+ scored 11 SAG-AFTRA nominations, led chiefly by "Ted Lasso." For the new 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards, it's received four nominations, all for just two shows.

Gary Oldman is nominated as Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series for his role in "Slow Horses." He's competing against Eddie Redmayne for Sky/Universal's "The Day of the Jackal," Jeff Bridges for FX's "The Old Man," and both Tadanobu Asano and Hiroyuki Sanada for "Shogun."


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Pick up the M3 15-inch MacBook Air with a bump up to 512GB of storage for just $1,299 in the latest price war.


The $200 price drop on the upgraded laptop can be found at both Amazon and B&H Photo as the Apple Authorized Resellers engage in a price war.

• Get the M3 15-inch MacBook Air with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD for $1,299 at B&H and Amazon

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Apple's iPhone assembly partner Foxconn has asked the Indian government for larger payments from a manufacturing fund, because other companies failed to meet standards.


Apple's increased production of iPhones in India was aided by the introduction of production-linked incentive schemes (PLI), promising funds to companies manufacturing in the country. Foxconn now wants a bigger cut of the subsidy pie.

Foxconn and Dixon Technologies India are requesting for the Indian government to bump up their subsidies under PLI schemes. The companies have already received approval for payments for reaching production targets, but they want more, reports Bloomberg.


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TSMC's chip foundry in Arizona is not just making one Apple chip, as a second Apple design is reportedly now in production at the facility.


In September, TSMC finally started to produce chips at its Arizona foundry, which had been under construction since 2020. Four months later, the facility is seemingly expanding its capabilities.

According to sources of Tim Culpan, TSMC Arizona is producing its second Apple product. It's reportedly manufacturing SiPs (Systems in package) for the Apple Watch.


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Apple has reportedly fired around 50 employees for misusing a charitable grants program, taking the funds for themselves as extra pay.


Apple, like other major employers, offer various grants and programs to help employees and charities. After an investigation, it appears that some employees have decided to misappropriate grant funds to line their pockiets.

Around 50 employees were fired from Apple's Cupertino headquarters, for misusing the Matching Gifts program. A corporate social responsibility initiative, it is intended to match the donations of employees to non-profit organizations.


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The Indonesian government says it will not lift its ban on sales of the iPhone 16 despite Apple committing to $1 billion in manufacturing within the country.


Indonesia has long operated what's called a local content mandate, meaning that devices sold there had to have 35%-40% of their components sourced within the country. For years, though, companies including Apple could seemingly get around that high bar by instead investing in development and jobs in the country, but not any more.

Following reports of a meeting between government officials and Apple executives, Reuters says that Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita has now confirmed reports that Apple has made a deal to invest $1 billion in a new facility.


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Regularly restarting your iPhone clears temporary files, refreshes system processes, and enhances security — and you can automate it all with the Shortcuts app.


A smooth-running iPhone doesn't happen by accident — it requires some care, like regular reboots to clear temporary files and refresh system processes.

One easy yet often overlooked way to boost iPhone performance is through regular reboots. Automating this process saves time and ensures your device stays efficient and responsive.


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Rumors spread on Tuesday that Apple would release the new iPhone SE and iPads alongside iOS 18.3 later in January, but they have been quickly dismissed by a more reliable source.


Apple is expected to have a packed early 2025 lineup spread from now until WWDC, however, recent rumors have assumed an even faster timeline for some products. That has all been put to bed thanks to an insight from a reliable source making better sense of the available data.

According to a post from Mark Gurman, Apple is indeed developing the iPhone SE 4 and new iPads with iOS 18.3 in mind for the launch. However, he states that Apple would release these products "by April if all goes to plan."


Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely


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Those participating in Apple's 2025 Swift Student Challenge can start submitting their app playground project on February 3, where 350 winners will be chosen — 50 of whom get to visit Apple Park.


Apple started the Swift Student Challenge in 2020 as a way to encourage up-and-coming developers to learn and get involved in the development community. Eligible challengers submit an interactive scene in an app playground and are judged based on demonstrations of excellence, innovation, creativity, social impact, or inclusivity.

The 2025 Swift Student Challenge submission window was previously revealed to open in February, but now an official start date of February 3 has been shared. Challengers have three weeks to submit their project, and winners are announced sometime before WWDC, usually in May.


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Apple has moved on to its second round of developer betas, issuing fresh builds of iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, macOS 15.3, tvOS 18.3, watchOS 11.3, and visionOS 2.3.


The second round of betas for iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, macOS 15.3, tvOS 18.3, watchOS 11.3, and visionOS 2.2 follow after the first round, which landed on December 16.

The second iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 developer betas share build number 22D5040d, replacing 22D5034e, the first build. The second macOS Sequoia 15.3 build is 24D5040f, up from 24D5034.


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Apple deals continue to roll in during CES 2025, with Amazon knocking $150 off the all-in-one M4 iMac 24-inch with a 10-core GPU, eliminating the need to purchase an external display.


The standout discount across Amazon's M4 iMac sale is the $150 markdown on the silver colorway with a 10-core CPU/GPU chip, 16GB of unified memory and 256GB of SSD storage. The upgraded model also provides two extra Thunderbolt ports and a Gigabit Ethernet port compared to the standard spec.

Buy for $1,349


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Canadian smart home brand Nanoleaf released multiple new smart home products at CES 2025, including its first floor lamp and a new software subscription.


Most intriguing for Apple users will be the new Smart Multicolor Floor Lamp that is outfitted with LED lights for more than 16 million colors, music syncing, and gradient effects.

It has an ultra-slim design to fit into many rooms and is now available to preorder from Nanoleaf's website for $99.


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Satechi's new OntheGo system provides portable ways to recharge an iPhone and AirPods, with power banks and wireless chargers you can keep stowed away in a bag.


The new collection of Satechi OntheGo power banks consist of the 10K and 5K, with capacities of 10,000mAh and 5,000mAh respectively. Each power bank can output up to 15W of fast charging to an iPhone or AirPods, as well as other connected devices.

They are capable of simultaneously charging up to two devices using magnetic wireless charging, using Qi, Qi2, or MagSafe, or over USB-C. They include heat dissipation to keep the chargers cool while providing a high-speed charge.


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Prolific computer storage maker LaCie has released its latest portable drive during CES 2025, debuting the Rugged SSD Pro5 with support for Thunderbolt 5.


The new drive, arriving in their flagship orange alongside a striking blue and black, has a familiar design by Neil Poulton. It has a rugged silicone exterior with the LaCie logo right in the center.

Nvidia is expanding its GeForce Now game streaming service to more platforms, including the Meta Quest 3 and 3S, Pico, and, yes, even the Apple Vision Pro.


On Tuesday, Nvidia announced that those with select VR headset models will soon be able to stream games directly to their devices. The Apple Vision Pro was among the supported models.

It's worth noting that this doesn't mean you'll be able to stream VR games. Instead, you'll stream the games in an Apple Vision Pro Environment.


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