Apple will keep investing in China after meeting tech tsar

Apple CEO Tim Cook - Image Credit: Apple Apple will continue to make more investments in China, CEO Tim Cook has insisted, as part of his meeting with China's top technology official. Tim Cook is on his second trip to China in 2024, accompanied by COO Jeff Williams, as the duo makes deals and visits…

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Kuo again predicts doom & order cuts for new iPhone

The new finishes for iPhone 16 Pro In a sketchy new report, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo concludes that Apple Intelligence is a failure because Apple may have cut iPhone 16 orders before release. Or something like that. Reporting Apple's iPhone orders is a dodgy business at the best of times — even Ming-Chi Kuo has said…

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Apple restarts betas with bigger Apple Intelligence push

Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. Following the issuing of release candidates for the update, Apple has moved on to a new generation of betas for iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2. Apple issued the first release candidates of its operating systems including iOS 18.1 and others from the same generation on October…

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How to get ready for Messages by satellite and go off the grid

Expanding its use of low-flying satellites for models of iPhone starting with the iPhone 14, Apple added Messages to the set of available features with the release of iOS 18. But there are a lot of footnotes as to how it works when you’re away from cellular and Wi-Fi networks that can require careful preparation…

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Iowa rolls out support for digital IDs in Wallet app

Those living in the Hawkeye State can now add their driver's license or state ID to Apple Wallet for use at TSA checkpoints, venues, and businesses. On Wednesday, the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that state residents could now add their state identification cards to their iPhone via the wallet app. The move makes…

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How to master that camera app on iPhone 16 Pro & iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple's latest iPhones pack impressive hardware and software to capture photo and video anywhere. Here's how you can make the most of it by mastering the Camera app on iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. In 2024, both pro phone cameras have feature parity. They have identical setups, unlike with the iPhone 15…

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Apple is forcing me to turn to Google because Siri won’t do this one simple thing

I love to use my Apple products to set timers, usually while cooking. I use my Apple Watch for this all the time, raising my messy hands up to tell Siri to start a timer. My HomePod is another favorite, for the same reason–when I’m cooking, touching my phone means getting gunk all over it.…

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The M4 MacBook Pro coming next week might finally get everything right

According to the latest rumors, Apple will release its first M4 Macs next week. Among the new models, which include a redesigned Mac mini, will be the first refresh to the entry-level MacBook Pro released next year. Normally, such an update would be nothing more than a chip upgrade from the M3 to the M4.…

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