Apple in talks with Foxconn to build AI servers in Taiwan

Apple wants to tap the talent at Foxconn to power its Apple Intelligence servers, though the supplier may already be at capacity. Apple has been ramping up efforts for Apple Intelligence, its user-centric suite of artificial intelligence tools. Consequently, the company aims to manufacture specialized servers to enhance its computational power. Currently, the company is…

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Holiday gift idea: Apple’s MacBook Air M2 with 16GB RAM for $799

Snap up Apple's MacBook Air M2 with 16GB RAM for $799 - Image credit: Apple The $200 cash discount drops the 13-inch MacBook Air M2 16GB model down to an all-time low price of $799 leading up to Black Friday. Amazon's $799 M2 MacBook Air deal offers excellent value for the price. Equipped with 16GB…

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How to easily redact text in a PDF on your Mac

Widely used PDF files capture text and images nearly exactly as they display in the application that created them. The format is designed to store text and both bitmapped and vector images, with the text available for searching, copying, and even editing in the proper app. That “copying” part can lead to oceans of trouble…

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Macworld Podcast: The living legacy of the MacinTech Mac User Group

This week’s episode of the Macworld Podcast features a discussion with the MacinTech MUG—MUG stands for Mac Users Group, and this one is located in the Denver area of Colorado in the United States. They’ve been together for decades and we take this opportunity to talk about MUGs, how they got started, what MUGs meant…

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I’m skipping the Apple Watch Series 10 this year, and so should you

The Apple Watch is the most popular smartwatch on the market, offering a slew of health and fitness features in an iconic design. Since the Apple Watch’s initial debut a decade ago, the iPhone maker has been introducing fresh models annually, which feature enhanced capabilities and occasional design tweaks. On paper, the latest Apple Watch…

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iPhone prices soar with demand for Pro models & more storage

iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus Consumer demand for premium iPhones with extra storage is fueling a surge in the average price per device, with it topping $1,000 for the first time. Apple's latest iPhones have hit a new high in popularity and price, with the average U.S. retail price (US-WARP) reaching a record $1,018…

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How to clear dirt and fluff from iPhone’s charging port: Remove debris to make cable charging possible again

Why won’t my iPhone charge anymore? Many of us have been there, frantically wiggling the charging cable to try to get the charging icon on our phone screen. If your iPhone stops charging properly when you connect a cable, the likely reason is fluff, dust or debris stuck in your phone’s charging port. This stuff…

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European Commission probes Corning over antitrust concerns

Ceramic Shield on an iPhone 16 | Image credit: Apple The European Union is investigating Corning over concerns that the company might misuse its dominant position in the global market for alkali-aluminosilicate glass, commonly used in smartphone screens. If you own a smartphone, chances are, the glass used to make the screen came from Corning.…

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