UK’s spying backdoor demand sparks bipartisan anger

US lawmakers want Britain to drop its demand for a backdoor into iOS, and say that if they don't, America should cut down intelligence sharing with the country. Both Republican and Democrat committee members claim that Britain's demand for Apple to give it full access to user data imperils Americans. Even if other bad actors…

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Amazon cuts prices on M4 MacBook Pro to $1,399.99

Get an M4 MacBook Pro for just $1,399.99 - Image credit: Apple Amazon's top MacBook Pro deal is back, with M4 models falling to as low as $1,399.99 with on-page coupons. The $1,399.99 price at Amazon is thanks to a $160 instant rebate stacked with a bonus $39.01 on-page coupon. Buy for $1,399.99 Both the…

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iPhone owners are replacing their devices faster than before

For years, iPhone owners have been holding onto their devices longer, but new data suggests that trend is shifting — at least for now. A report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) claims that more iPhone users retired their devices at a younger age in the December 2024 quarter compared to 2023. Specifically, 36% of…

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Apple tries jump-starting lackluster Apple Vision Pro sales

Apple has quietly released a new app for determining Apple Vision Pro lens and headband sizes In an effort to get both more buyers and more developers on board with the Apple Vision Pro, Apple is launching a new visionOS workshop and appears to be preparing to allow third-parties to sell the headset. One year…

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Dio Node AIrPlay speaker review -HomePod mini is better for the price

The Dio Node sounds great for a single Wi-Fi speaker, but a lack of stereo pairing and the extremely close proximity of the HomePod mini to the price point make it a tough choice. For the longest time throughout the 2010s in another venue, I'd joke that we were hazing new writers by bombarding them…

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The A17 Pro iPad mini with Apple Intelligence is $100 off right now

Apple’s newest iPad mini version is the perfect companion with an 8.3-inch screen and support for Apple Intelligence, and it’s even better when it’s on sale. Especially when it’s at all-time low—Amazon is selling the A17 Pro iPad Mini for $399, a savings of $100 off its MSRP and matching the best price we’ve ever…

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Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 vs AirPods Pro 2: compared

The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 have finally been upgraded, bringing with it heart rate monitoring and active noise cancellation for the first time. Here's how they fare compared against Apple's identically-priced AirPods Pro 2. The Beats Powerbeats Pro have always had a place as one of the premium earphone options on Apple's roster. However, as…

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Apple TV is now on Android, so your friends can now watch ‘Severance’ and talk about it

Let’s say your best buddy–we’ll call him Pietro–uses an Android phone. To each his own, you say. The problem is, Pietro, who doesn’t own a TV and watches shows on his phone (like I said, to each his own) doesn’t subscribe to Apple TV+ because there’s no Android app for that. This means when you…

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Apple TV app featuring Apple TV+ has arrived on Android

Apple TV on Android. Image source: Apple Android owners can now enjoy all their favorite Apple TV+ series and films right from the palms of their hands. Since its launch in late 2019, you've had plenty of ways to watch Apple TV+. Apple has dedicated apps for Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision…

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