‘Balatro+’ coming to Apple Arcade on September 26

The poker-inspired, deck-building roguelike "Balatro+" is coming to Apple Arcade this fall, allowing players to craft their ultimate deck and achieve victory. In Balatro+, players use joker cards to create different poker hands, each with unique abilities. The objective is to collect enough chips to outdo challenging blinds while discovering hidden bonus hands and decks.…

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Apple case confirmed to cover Capture Button as Spigen follows suit

Spigen and Apple will both cover the capture button on their cases Accessory maker Spigen gave AppleInsider an early look at its new case for iPhone 16, highlighting the new Capture button with a special cover to support its touch functionality. On September 4, it was rumored that Apple's first party cases would have a…

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Twelve South makes the Find My charger we didn’t know we needed

Are you like me and you always seem to be looking for your charger? Well, your search can be a little easier with Twelve South’s new PlugBug multi-port wall charger. This charger stands out in a crowded marketplace because the PlugBug is equipped with Find My, Apple’s tool for tracking compatible gear. So instead of…

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New Apple Watch rumors disagree over screen redesign

A render of what the Apple Watch Series 10 could look like Consecutive Apple Watch Series 10 reports from the same leaker offer conflicting details over whether the screen will be flat like it is on the Apple Watch Ultra. There have long been rumors that the forthcoming Apple Watch Series 10 would feature a…

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iPhone 16 price increases could subdue an Apple Intelligence super-cycle

Renders of a possible designs for the iPhone 16 range Investment firm Piper Sandler believes Apple Intelligence will not boost iPhone 16 sales at first, and an expected price hike may impact demand. In July 2024, Piper Sandler raised its Apple target price to $225 specifically because of Apple Intelligence. Ahead of the iPhone 16…

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Use Surfshark to travel, shop, and search without leaving the couch

Get around price gouging based on IP location, local restrictions, or streaming exclusivity by country by using Surfshark VPN on your iPhone, Mac or iPad to browse as if you're anywhere in the world without leaving your couch. Virtual Private Networks are great for maintaining user security and privacy over an internet connection, but they…

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Civilization VI gets a speed boost thanks to Apple Silicon update

Armchair generals can now conquer the world even faster on their Mac, with "Civilization VI" now supporting Apple Silicon. Sid Meier's Civilization VI, also known as Civ VI has been a long-time mainstay of strategy gaming on the Mac, having been available on the platform since 2016. However, a recent change has brought the game…

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Apple Penn Square workers garner support ahead of negotiations

Image Credit: Central OK Labor Federation (@OKCOLF on X) Oklahoma City's Apple Penn Square employees set up shop outside the Penn Square Mall, hoping to gain public support and awareness ahead of its negotiations with Apple. On Tuesday, workers and union reps set up an "informational picket" at the Penn Square Mall, hoping to raise…

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You won’t be fooled by hysterical phishing emails — but you know people who will

Detail from an apparently hysterical but really much more sophisticated phishing attempt Once again there's a new iCloud phishing email that is so poorly done that AppleInsider readers will be able to spot it, but will be shockingly effective to some susceptible to its hysteria, its appalling grammar, and its blinding font choices. You've been…

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