Apple’s emphasis on on-device AI offers more privacy, security

The rollout of Apple Intelligence promises a wealth of new and useful features. Image credit: Apple While some employees believe Apple is currently lagging behind rivals its Apple Intelligence development, the company expects to gain ground in 2025 by introducing new chips and new models. Apple has been promoting the arrival of Apple Intelligence in…

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Amazon’s MacBook Air sale includes upgraded model with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

Save on Apple's upgraded MacBook Air - Image credit: Apple This M3 MacBook Air is a popular configuration due to a bump up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. And thanks to an October discount, it's on sale for $1,349. The $1,349 price is available at Amazon on the 13-inch M3/16GB/512GB SSD spec…

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Podcast #795 – AMD and Intel Team Up for x86, RIP Ryzen 7 5800X3D, 9800X3D Launch Rumor, Win11 BSODs & MORE

We've got Intel and AMD teaming up, Click2Cancel making waves, so much ARM discussion where it wasn't meant to be, Windows 11 BSODs (suprise!), a bunch of X86 discussion and a terrible… Source

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iPhone 16 Pro users face random freezes and repeated restarts

iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models seem to be the most affected by the bug. Owners of iPhone 16 devices, especially iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max buyers, say that the units are freezing and then restarting themselves seemingly randomly. Numerous reports on the Apple Support Communities, as well as on Reddit…

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Apple removes independent media app from Russian App Store

The App Store is a powerful digital ecosystem. Apple has removed the Current Time app from the Russian version of its App Store, telling its developer that local authorities say it contains "undesirable" content. Current Time is an independent Russian-language media service and website run by Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty (RFE/RL). It was…

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India pushes for more local production for domestic sales

Foxconn facilities will play a key role in Apple's expansion into India -- image credit: Foxconn India wants to sharply cut imports of laptops like the MacBook Pro in order to force all technology firms to boost local manufacturing. A similar plan to restrict imports of personal computing products was proposed last year, but the…

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Massive seizure of fake Apple products in County Mayo, Ireland

A sample of the counterfeit Apple products seized in the raid -- image credit: An Garda Sachna Reports of counterfeiting in County Mayo, western Ireland, have led local police to seize more than 800 counterfeit devices, including AirPods, from businesses in the area. According to local radio station Newstalk, the seized counterfeits were worth an…

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Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 Qi2 review: Car charger with built-in NFC shortcuts

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Excellent magnetic hold Good adjustment NFC shortcuts are helpful; Fast Qi2 charging Our Verdict The MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 impresses across the board: fast charging, strong hold, and integrated NFC function. No competitor offers a comparable range of functions. Pitaka also offers a version for Tesla Model 3 and…

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Get Anker Thunderbolt 4 Dock for MacBook Pro for just $99.99

Pick up the Amazon deal on this Anker Thunderbolt 4 Mini Dock - Image credit: Anker The Prime-exclusive deal knocks 44% off the Anker PowerExpand 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Mini Dock with 85W charging for your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air. Get Anker's Thunderbolt 4 Mini Dock for just $99.99 The Anker Thunderbolt 4 Mini Dock…

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