Tensions escalate as China arrests Foxconn staff at key Apple factory

Apple supplier Foxconn. Source: Chicago Tribune China's detention of four Taiwanese Foxconn employees is raising concerns about corporate security and investor confidence. Chinese authorities took the employees into custody, although the specific nature of their alleged offense remains unclear. Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council, which oversees relations with China, stated that the employees were accused of…

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A submariner’s review of Apple’s ‘Submerged’ for Apple Vision Pro

We're probably the only Apple-centric site with someone who served on submarines on staff, so let's talk about Apple's new Immersive Video "Submerged." I've been here at AppleInsider for about eight years. Some of you know what I did in the nineties. Most of you don't. Dear reader, your author was in the US Navy…

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Grab huge savings on Apple Watches and MacBooks for Prime Week

Prime Day deals on Apple have been extended. [Apple/AppleInsider] Prime Big Deal Days has turned into Prime Week, with the extension of some of the most popular Apple markdowns — ranging from the Apple Watch SE 2 for $169 to the $374.99 iPad mini and $749 MacBook Air. Amazon's popular October Prime Day featured some…

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Apple to donate to Hurricane Milton relief efforts

Apple will donate an undisclosed amount to Hurricane Milton relief efforts. Apple will donate to relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Milton, according to a post on Thursday by the company's CEO Tim Cook. Just weeks after the devastation of Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton has caused more widespread damage, large scale power outages, and…

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Asahi Linux enables AAA gaming on M-series Macs via a pile of workarounds.

Asahi Linux runs on M-series Macs If you're running Asahi Linux and want to game on your M-series Mac, then there's good news, but you'll probably want to play games literally in any other way until it is more streamlined — if then. The Asahi Linux project continues to press forward with new features. It…

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You can now sign up for Apple TV+ through Prime Video

You might think Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime Video are competitors but like in any good buddy movie, the unlikely pair are teaming up. The companies announced today that Apple TV+ will soon be available via Prime Video in the U.S. as an add-on subscription for $9.99 per month. There doesn’t appear to be any benefit to…

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How to use the Show Library Folder option in macOS Sequoia

Apple has added a new option to Finder's Show View Options window, titled Show Library Folder items. Here's how to find it in macOS Sequoia. The Finder's View->Show View Options window has long held a range of controls for changing the way the macOS Finder Desktop displays items and windows. You can use Show View…

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Apple’s iPad Pro troubles return as demand for OLED panels crater

Following the announcement of surprisingly strong iPad revenue back in August, it’s looking like things are heading back to normal for Apple’s beleaguered tablet division. According to a new report, demand for the latest iPad Pro has fallen well below the numbers Apple initially projected. Earlier this week Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) released an…

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