Next generation CarPlay shown in regulator filing

Mockup showing how the new Audi elements might fit in a future CarPlay dashboard -- dashboard image credit: Apple Drawings of what the next version of Apple's CarPlay may look like in Audi cars have surfaced in a filing with a European Union regulator. It's ten years since Audi announced support for Apple's CarPlay, but…

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Get a Torras Ostand iPhone 16 case in all-new colors, now 15% off for Black Friday

Have a colorful holiday season with Torras Ostand Spin cases for iPhone 16 - Image credit: Torras Torras offers two versions of its popular Ostand Spin case for iPhone 16, and both MagSafe-compatible cases with built-in stands and all-new colors are discounted for Black Friday. If you're still looking for the perfect case for your…

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The iPhone 17 Air rumors are a smack in the face for iPhone mini lovers

Yes, the Macalope is still talking about the iPhone mini. No, you stop hitting yourself. Like a man continually trying to run the 100-meter hurdles with his hand handcuffed to his ankle, the horny one is going to go at it again and argue Apple went about making a small iPhone wrong. Everyone needs a…

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CSA CEO Tobin Richardson discusses the future of Matter

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, Connectivity Standards Alliance CEO and President Tobin Richardson stops by to talk about the future of Matter. Tobin Richardson is the President and CEO of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, or CSA, which is the member-led organization that is responsible for the development of Matter. Apple is one…

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Apple names 45 finalists for 2024 App Store Awards

App Store Award - Image credit: Apple Apple has released the list of app and game finalists for the 2024 App Store Awards, celebrating the best apps in its ecosystem. The App Store Awards is Apple's annual recognition of apps that offer an exceptional user experience, design, and innovation. On Monday, it released a list…

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Apple has bad news for AirPods audiophiles

When Apple launches a new product, it’s generally treated as a significant event. But not all Apple releases are equal, with a decent proportion consisting of a minor processor bump or a switch from one connectivity standard to another. One such non-event was the recent AirPods Max update, which replaced the Lightning port with USB-C…

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India’s CCI rejects Apple’s request to halt investigation report

India's CCI rejects Apple's request to halt investigation report India's antitrust regulators have declined to grant Apple's request for a temporary hold on a report that alleges app developers are compelled to adhere to unfair terms to be on the App Store. In 2021, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) began its investigation following a…

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Build a killer M4 iPad Pro bundle for nearly $400 off this Black Friday

There’s no other way to say it: The iPad Pro is expensive. As are its accessories. So if you want one, you’re probably waiting for the best possible deal to jump at. Well, this is that deal: Ahead of Black Friday, Amazon is slashing up to $300 off the iPad Pro and its accessories ahead…

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