Apple Card Savings cuts interest rate again

Apple Card Savings has cut its interest rate again Originally marketed as a high-yield account, Apple Card Savings has once more had its interest rate reduced. Following its first cut from 4.5% to 4.4% in April 2024, the annual percentage yield (APY) for Apple Card Savings is now to be 4.25%. That's still higher than…

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Second Apple employee union secures better employment contracts

Apple Store workers picketing in August [Central OK Labor Federation (@OKCOLF on X)] A union representing Apple Store employees in Oklahoma City are celebrating after achieving its first collectively-bargained contract with Apple, the second in the U.S. to do so. The Apple Retail Union-CWA Local 6016 has been working on a new collectively-bargained contract with…

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Apple drops display quality still further in lower-cost Apple Vision Pro

Inside the Apple Vision Pro A new report says that Apple's plans for a budget Apple Vision Pro are now expected to see it using lower-resolution displays than it previously planned. The new report follows a previous one claiming that Japan Display Inc (JDI) had delivered a test sample of a lower-resolution display to Apple.…

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Torras Ostand 360 Spin Case returns with two great options for iPhone 16 lineup

Torras Ostand 360 Spin Case for iPhone 16 Pro Max Torras has an innovative duo of iPhone 16 cases with an embedded ring stand that's MagSafe compatible while staying sleek and flat when closed. The Torras 360 Spin Case for the iPhone 16 lineup brings back the signature kickstand with rounder curves and two-tone layered…

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How to watch the ‘Peanuts’ holiday specials for free in 2024

As 2024 winds down, now is the season for cozying up in front of the TV with the classics — here's how and when you can watch all your favorite "Peanuts" holiday specials this year for free. For many of us, Charlie Brown and the "Peanuts" gang mark some of our very first movie memories.…

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Fast iPhone upgrades signal a deep commitment to Apple’s ecosystem

Frequent iPhone upgraders aren't just loyal to their smartphones — they're building entire personal device ecosystems with iPads and Macs at the core. According to recent data from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), iPhone buyers who upgrade their phones more frequently — specifically within two years or less — are more likely to own additional…

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Why you need a better AirPods case

Macworld Why you need to protect your AirPods What’s the best feature of the new 4th-gen AirPods? Is it their audio quality, active noise cancellation, or that iconic minimalist design? No. It’s the charging case. Combining storage, protection, and on-the-go charging within a streamlined ultra-portable shell, the standard AirPods case is a masterpiece of design…

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Apple withdraws HomePod 18.1 beta after reports of bricking

The latest beta test version of HomePod 18.1 has been withdrawn by Apple after multiple reports have surfaced of the devices crashing after install. Hours after releasing its latest round of developer betas, Apple has reportedly pulled what it calls HomePod Software Version 18.1. As reported in the AppleInsider forums, the update was causing some…

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