Apple is trying to pressure WeChat – the world’s most popular app – into blocking a payment loophole for in-app purchases. If app owner Tencent fails to comply, Apple says it would block essential updates.
The report says the same threat was made to ByteDance’s Douyin, the local version of TikTok, which subsequently complied. But three months later, Tencent is still refusing …
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Some 15,000 Intel job cuts have been announced by the company, as it implements a $10B cost-reduction program to try to resolve its financial difficulties.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger told employees that revenues have not grown in the way the company hoped, with a belated acceptance that Apple’s Mac business is gone forever one likely factor in that reality-check …
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Apple’s marketing team isn’t having the best year. A few short months ago, the company’s iPad ‘Crush’ ad was pulled following backlash from the creative community. Apple apologized and moved on. But now, another Apple ad—the latest ‘Underdogs’ video—has sparked fresh controversy and prompted a new apology.
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After first trying out the new Siri capabilities, and exploring the new Writing Tools, next in line for me on the Apple Intelligence front was the new call transcription and summary feature.
This was a feature I’d been keen to try, not least because it could completely transform the experience of interviewing someone by phone …
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The first version of Apple Intelligence is now available for developers, but there’s a lot it’s missing. iOS 18.1 beta 1 brings the new Siri, for example, but lacks key features like ChatGPT integration. In yesterday’s Apple earnings call, Tim Cook addressed the staggered rollout of Apple Intelligence features and specifically mentioned a timeline for ChatGPT support.
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Your Friday edition of the 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now live and ready to go with solid price drops on M4 iPad Pro configurations, AirPods Pro 2, the latest iMac, AirTags, and much more. We are now tracking up to $200 in savings on high-end M4 iPad Pros as well as Wi-Fi + Cell models at $100 off joined by the return of $180 pricing on Apple’s latest and greatest AirPods Pro 2 with the USB-C MagSafe charging case. From there, we move over to the desktop where the 10-core M3 iMac models that debuted last fall have dropped $200 on Amazon alongside solid price drops on AirTags, and more. Hit the jump for a closer look at everything.
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The 2024 iPad Pro levels up performance as the first Apple device with the M4 chip. And the latest mid-tier Apple tablet is the M2 iPad Air which comes in two sizes for the first time. So what’s different between these 2024 iPads and is the high-end worth the extra money? Here’s our detailed look at the M4 iPad Pro vs M2 iPad Air.
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Apple has tons of new products still coming in 2024. But for analysts and supply chain watchers, the focus is always years out. According to a new report, 2026 will be an especially big year for the company. Apple reportedly plans to launch two distinct foldable devices in 2026: an iPhone and an iPad/Mac hybrid device.
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On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we discuss Apple reporting record Q3 2024 earnings. We also cover Apple’s motion to dismiss the DOJ antitrust lawsuit, citing harm to innovation and user experience. Additionally, we highlight the corroborated reports of a battery capacity boost for the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Tune in for all of the latest Apple news!
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Smart plugs are the gateway drug for HomeKit. They’re low-cost and easy to install, and you can get many benefits from them. There are dozens upon dozens of options on where to start, though. The smart plug delivers almost everything you’d want in a smart plug: Matter support, low cost, and small in size. The only thing it’s missing is Thread support and 5Ghz Wi-Fi.
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