Apple shifts to internal advertising sales for Apple News

Apple has started to sell advertising on Apple News by itself, a report claims, with the company handling ad inventory sales for the service on its own. Advertising in Apple Services isn't entirely new, as it has done so for Apple News and the App Store for quite a while. However, it has apparently recently…

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Apple releases security updates for iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, macOS 15.1.1

Currently-tested Apple Intelligence features Apple has issued point releases for its operating systems, including iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1.1, and visionOS 2.1.1. The version number change indicates the updates are not ones with major feature changes. Instead, the smaller version uptick signifies smaller changes, and often includes security fixes and compatibility changes. The…

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There’s no need to wait for Black Friday, as Apple’s AirTag just dropped to record low price

AirTag dips to new record low price leading up to Black Friday. - Image credit: Apple An AirTag price war has erupted just over a week before Black Friday, making it a perfect time to pick one up for holiday travel or as an affordable stocking stuffer. The $19.99 price at Amazon and Best Buy…

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App Store revenue grew more than usual in October

Apple's App Store saw a jump in revenue in October, analysts say, with downloads in the month also trending higher than usual. Like many other areas of Apple's empire, the App Store experiences seasonality when it comes to purchases and downloads of apps. In October, analysts saw an improvement in tracked metrics that go beyond…

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Apple releases top Apple Podcast charts for 2024

Apple has released a list of the most popular shows listened to via Apple Podcasts in 2024, with "The Daily" taking the top spot for the year in the United States. Apple regularly publishes year-end charts for its various content services, giving a hint to what the world is listening to on their iPhone and…

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Ultra-wide Mac display mirroring is Apple Vision Pro’s killer app

Apple Vision Pro needed a killer app and it's finally getting one With the release of visionOS 2.2, Apple will add support for ultra-wide displays when mirroring a Mac's display. And it might just be the Apple Vision Pro killer app I've been waiting for. At the time of writing the visionOS 2.2 update is…

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iMac M4 review: Minor changes lead to perfection for Apple’s all-in-one Mac

Apple's 2024 iMac M4 got some internal updates to a familiar design, and the bevy of those small changes helped Apple perfect its ever-popular all-in-one. The new wave of colorful iMacs debuted in November 2024, alongside upgraded MacBook Pros and a redesigned Mac mini. We picked one up and have been testing it out in…

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iPhone 17 Air could be the thinnest iPhone yet

The iPhone 17 Slim could be Apple's thinnest iPhone yet. The iPhone 17 range could introduce a redesigned iPhone with a thickness of just around 6mm, making it the thinnest iPhone ever. Here's what we know so far. Apple reportedly wants to replace its existing Plus line with a redesigned iPhone 17 Slim, with a…

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