Apple chip partner TSMC faces significant barriers that impede the Arizona chip fabrication facility's progress, and the culture clash between American and Taiwanese employees doesn't seem to be getting batter. TSMC's Arizona facility grapples with rising costs & logistical hurdles As the world's leading semiconductor manufacturer, TSMC's decision to expand into the US was met with widespread approval. Its strategic move is intended to secure supply chains and bring critical manufacturing ..

For a while on April 25, emails to customers that traded in iPhones months ago were listed as canceled ??? but Apple is now telling those informed that the messages were in error. Pair of iPhone 14 models Overnight, we got some tips about months-old trade-ins listed as cancelled. It has also also happened to one AppleInsider staffer. It's not yet clear exactly what's going on. Apple takes in one trade-in towards a single device, with multiple devices being traded in counting toward gift cards. ..

TSMC has announced a breakthrough chip fabrication technology, with reduced node size, increased performance and better power management ??? all of which should ultimately lead to faster iPhones and Macs. TSMC has just announced an all-new chip production process called "A16" The new 1.6nm node process, dubbed A16, was announced at the company's annual North America Technology Symposium . With every new production process, TSMC reduces the node size allowing for more transistors on a processor. ..

WWDC is Apple's annual backdrop for its most important software and hardware announcements. It has also unintentionally launched some of Apple's biggest flops. WWDC is usually successful for Apple, but you never know how things will go. WWDC is not just a platform for Apple to showcase its latest developments. It is also a pivotal event that sets the trajectory for the company's next generation of operating systems and services. And, occasionally, hardware. For developers, WWDC is a chance to ..

In an entirely expected move, the Federal Communications Commission has voted to reinstate net neutrality protections in the United States. FCC seal The vote on Thursday was on the final form of net neutrality rules, following a previous vote on bringing back the rules in October . The latest vote was 3-2 in favor of restoration, with Democratic commissioners voting in favor and Republican counterparts against the change. Continue Reading on AppleInsider Discuss on our Forums

Spotify continues to complain about an Apple Tax that it doesn't really pay, as it decries Apple's non-approval of its latest update because of a violation of App Store rules. Spotify logo On Wednesday , Apple told Spotify that its app update for users in the EU was not allowed into regional App Store instances due to missing elements. The App Store review process determined that Spotify did not accept the terms of the Music Streaming Services Entitlement. Apple requires the entitlement to be ..

Two long-standing Mac security experts have formed DoubleYou, a firm that aims to develop security tools that other Mac developers can incorporate into their systems. DoubleYou founders believe Mac needs better security The new company was started by, and is named after the last initial of, noted security expert Patrick Wardle. Together with Mikhail Sosonkin, he plans to release modular security apps that can protect against one or many components of malware. "Instead of building, for example, ..

The Democratic Republic of Congo has told Apple it believes the iPhone maker's supply chain is using materials linked to militia groups. Apple has been asked to verify that it doesn't use "conflict minerals" in the iPhone Apple and at least most Big Tech manufacturers have long been accused of sourcing tin, tungsten, and tantalum ??? the 3T materials ??? from regions where that means funding violent groups. In 2020, Apple revealed that it had stopped using 18 smelters and refiners for flouting ..

After nearly four decades at Apple, Frank Casanova, the Senior Director of Product Marketing who recently spearheaded the launch of the Vision Pro headset, has retired. Apple bids farewell to Frank Casanova after pivotal 36-year tenure Over his extensive career, Casanova contributed significantly to the company, including his crucial role in expanding the iPhone's carrier network, ultimately shaping how consumers interact with Apple's products worldwide. Casanova's journey with Apple began in ..

A update to Spotify's app in the App Store is on hold, after the streaming service failed to follow rules allowing links to external sites for purchases. Spotify's app in the EU Apple has already made a number of changes to its App Store rules, primarily to comply with EU legislation like the Digital Markets Act. While Apple has laid out new rules developers must follow to perform specific actions, not all apps have gone down the correct route. An App Review email sent to Spotify and viewed by ..

The iPhone's slice of the smartphone activation pie has shrunk to its smallest size in six years, marking a concerning trend for Apple as it grapples with the longest gap yet between its iPhone releases. iPhone sales slip to lowest activation share in years The latest data reveals that the iPhone now accounts for only one-third of all new smartphone activations in the US, a significant decline from its 40% share over the past year, as noted by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP). ..

A new supply chain rumor claims that Apple will switch to thinner resin-coated copper motherboards for a future Apple Watch , echoing previous reports of the same coming to the iPhone 17. Apple Watch Series 9 Resin-coated copper (RCC) is exactly what it says it is ??? a thin film of copper, coated in resin. It replaces the typically green, grey or black nonconductive bonding sheet material on motherboards. In October 2023 , analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said Apple would adopt it for the iPhone because ..

President Biden has now formally signed the bill that means TikTok owner ByteDance must sell the platform, or face being banned in the US from 2025. TikTok could be banned in the US from 2025 As expected following the Senate's passing of the combination bill regarding funding for Ukraine and the potential ban of TikTok, President Biden has now signed the measure into law. From today, ByteDance has nine months in which to sell or divest itself of TikTok, although there may be a further ..

Supply chain sources apparently vary on when Apple may release a 12.9-inch iPad Air with mini LED, with a new rumor pushing the release much later. Apple's current iPad Air 5 Less than two weeks away from Apple's "Let Loose" iPad-centric event in May , it's still not fully clear what Apple is going to release. A previous rumor claimed with certainty that the 12.9-inch iPad Air would get the same mini LED screen that the present M2 iPad Pro has. And now, the same source, Ross Young, isn't so ..

The best M2 Mac mini price we've seen at Amazon has returned, with the standard model dipping to just $499.99. Plus, save up to $250 on upgraded models with an exclusive coupon discount. The cheapest M2 Mac mini price is currently available at Amazon, with the standard model featuring an 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU discounted to $499.99 . The savings are in the form of a $49.01 on-page coupon that stacks with a $50 instant rebate already in place. Buy for $499.99 If you're looking for the best ..

Epic Games has convinced a US District Court to order a hearing over its assertion that Apple is failing to comply with the games company's one App Store victory. Fortnite on an iPhone The long-running legal case of Fortnite developer Epic Games versus Apple appeared to suddenly resolve in December 2023 , but legal cases don't seem to ever end completely. While Apple won on practically every count, it lost over an anti-steering accusation , the issue that it prevented developers from informing ..

Apple is launching a "Made for Business" series of Today at Apple sessions about Apple technology for small business owners ??? and led by small business owners. A "Today at Apple" session in an Apple Store (Source: Apple) "Today at Apple" is a series of free training workshops that began in 2017 , and now take place in Apple Stores worldwide . Following special series of events for creatives , "Today at Apple" is now launching ongoing events for small business owners and entrepreneurs. "At ..

Apple has publicly shared four open-source models boasting of enhanced accuracy for queries, which could help the development of future AI models. A Siri icon superimposed on Apple Park As the tech industry continues to race forward with AI developments, Apple has continued to offer more glimpses into the technology it is working on. In the latest public release, Apple has released a quartet of open-source models. Referred to as Open Source Efficient LLMs, or OpenELMs, the instruct models are ..

A man in California was able to use an Apple AirTag and dash cam footage to recover his stolen BMW, though we don't advise following his method. Apple AirTag Philip Obando awoke one morning to find that his BMW was missing. Fortunately for Obando, he had previously hidden an Apple AirTag inside his car in case something like this happened. Using the Find My app, Obando was able to track the thief as he drove through long beach. The thief slept in the car, swapped out the license plate, and even ..

As copyright concerns plague the field of generative AI, Apple seeks to preserve privacy and legality through innovative training methods for language learning methods, all while avoiding controversy. Apple's AI may be the only legally-trained one on the market In recent years, the question of generative AI in relation to copyright law has remained a relatively important and complex issue. As language learning models (LLMs) and generative AI apps increase in popularity, copyright issues have ..

A new EU law means Apple will have to extend its iPhone warranty, and offer all users the same kind of repair or replace service it currently sells as AppleCare. The EU wants to make it easier to repair damaged smartphones Since 2020 , the EU has been debating right to repair legislation, and it has been steadily progressing through the system. Now the EU has formally adopted the rules, after a vote saw 584 in favor, 3 against, and 14 abstentions. "Consumers' right to repair products will now ..

The introduction of the Apple Vision Pro has reintroduced 3D content after nearly a decade of absence. Here's where to find 3D movies for purchase from any Apple device that has a TV app. How to watch 3D movies on Apple Vision Pro The Apple Vision Pro is not just any other headset, it's a gateway to a whole new level of film experience. Before immersing yourself in the world of 3D content, it's crucial to set up your device correctly. Apple offers comprehensive support through its website and ..

After a vote in the Senate tied to foreign aid late on Tuesday, President Biden will sign into law a requirement for ByteDance to sell or divest its TikTok platform within a year. TikTok could be banned in the US The combination bill including a potential TikTok ban was approved first by the House of Representatives, and now also by the Senate. President Biden says he will sign it into law on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. According to Reuters , the legislation mandates that TikTok will be banned ..

The Calculator app could finally make its way to the iPad with iPadOS 18, and we could see the debut of some exciting new features and powerful upgrades in the process. Apple's redesigned Calculator app could make its way to iPad as well Last week, we published an exclusive report on Apple's Project GrayParrot detailing the revamped macOS Calculator application Apple is developing. A new report now claims that the iPad will receive a Calculator app of its own, for the very first time. A report ..

New animations discovered within the most recent beta of Apple Vision Pro software strongly suggest that Apple is gearing up to release the fourth version of its Beats Solo headphones. Screen capture from one of the videos extracted from the Apple Vision Pro beta On Tuesday, AppleInsider uncovered new syncing animations in the visionOS 1.2 beta 3. Four looping video files and a PLIST file included in the beta point to an imminent release of Beats Solo 4. This isn't the first bit of evidence, ..

Apple's third round of developer betas for the current generation has arrived, including iOS 17.5 and macOS Sonoma 14.5. iOS 17 Developers participating in Apple's beta program can acquire the new builds from the Apple Developer Center or by updating their iPhone or iPad already running the betas through through the Settings app. Public beta versions usually arrive shortly after the developer versions, and can be signed up to via the Apple Beta Software Program website. The third betas for iOS ..

Developers equipped with the Apple Vision Pro can now try out the third developer build of visionOS 1.2. visionOS The third build of visionOS 1.2 surfaces after the second, which arrived on April 16 . The first appeared on April 2 . The new build is build number 21O5570d, replacing the second beta, build number 21O5565d. Continue Reading on AppleInsider Discuss on our Forums

Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple has reduced its orders for Apple Vision Pro parts and assemblies, with the cut in shipments said to indicate lower demand for Apple's headset than previously thought. Apple Vision Pro The launch of the Apple Vision Pro in the United States was a success, with shipment estimates in February being far better than Apple's original estimate. However, months later, it seems Apple is preparing for considerably lower consumer demand as it moves into international sales. ..

Apple is holding a special event on May 7 that will most likely focus on new models of the iPad Air and iPad Pro . Here's what to expect from the "Let Loose" event. iPads are expected at Apple's next event Apple has not made a meaningful update to the iPad lineup since October 2022, with the exception of an Apple Pencil update in November 2023. That's a very long time for an entire product category to go without updates, especially for the iPad lineup. On April 23, Apple revealed it will be ..

A new rumor claims that Apple will use TSMC's 3nm technology for an AI server processor that it is designing alongside its iPhone and Mac chips. It's already known that TSMC has been developing 3 nanometer processors, and believed that Apple has bought out its entire production capacity for it. The presumption was that Apple would use the process for latest versions of its A-series iPhone chips, and M-series Mac ones. Now, however, a leaker named "Phone Chip Expert" on Chinese social media site ..

Alongside its main logo promoting the forthcoming iPad event, Apple's homepage is rotating through half a dozen variants. Three of the Apple logos being used to promote the May iPad event When Apple announced its May 7, 2024, event where it's expected to launch new editions of the iPad Air and iPad Pro , it did so with an image of an Apple logo featuring an Apple Pencil . That remains the event image, and it's the only one shown on Apple's event page, but the company's homepage is showing more. ..

Apple executive Alex Rofman says Apple Arcade was not set up to make the company money, but also insists that game developers are getting an income. Apple Arcade Apple Arcade launched in 2019 , and was then included in the Apple One bundle in 2020 . Today, as it approaches its fifth anniversary, Apple Arcade is also the best place for Apple Vision Pro spatial games. According to Apple Arcade senior director Alex Rofman, though, the service is not about promoting spatial games, or even about ..

In a surprise move, Apple has announced a new iPad event for May 7, with the iPad Pro and iPad Air expected to debut. The event called "Let Loose" is on May 7. However, it is scheduled a bit earlier in the day than normal, happening at 10AM Eastern time. Like other Apple events, it will be streamed to the public via the Apple website, as well as the Apple TV app and on YouTube. The image makes it clear that there is probably a new Apple Pencil coming. The device is expected to support new ..

Sonos is updating its mobile app, providing iPhone users with a simpler design to make streaming services through its smart speakers even easier. Sonos is updating its iOS app The updated app, which will roll out on iOS as well as Android from May 7, streamlines the experience of accessing streaming content via the app itself. To accomplish that, the changes start with a considerably pared-down home screen, which provides quick access to the user's subscriptions. The redesigned home screen does ..

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While most HomePod rumors have claimed that Apple will add a screen to a future model, new research shows the company is thinking about making it a horizontal sound bar. Proposed horizontal HomePod The HomePod mini hasn't changed since its launch in 2020 . Apart from its cancellation and then rebirth , the original HomePod hasn't changed a great deal since it was announced in 2017 . So you'd think that it was Apple's second-least regarded product after the Apple Pencil . Behind the scenes, the ..

Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference isn't as high profile as its iPhone launches. But, it has been the setting for moments that have radically changed the company ??? and all of our lives. Tim Cook announcing Apple Silicon at WWDC 2020 The iPhone , the iPad , and even the Apple Watch ??? none of them were unveiled at Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference. Major new products get their own event, or they were announced when Apple would attend the now defunct Macworld ..

Apple is having a tough quarter in China, with new research claiming that Apple's iPhone sales are down 19.1% year-over-year. Apple's iPhone 15 All smartphone sales have been in decline in China for some years, but recent reports had said the market was stabilizing . Other reports have said that iPhone sales in the country dropped 56% between January 2024 and February 2024, though this is traditionally when Apple's sales are lowest. Now new figures from Counterpoint Research have compared like ..

Apple has probably stopped production of its poorly-received FineWoven cases for the iPhone , but a new report from the same herald of its death says there is one last set of seasonal colorways coming. Apple's range of FineWoven cases FineWoven is Apple's name for its leather-free cases for the iPhone 15 range. They've not been a hit. Consequently, Apple was reported to have cancelled production of it, presumably as the company works to find a replacement. Rumor Score: ???? Possible Continue ..

Adobe has unveiled its new Photoshop app featuring updated generative AI tools with text-to-image capabilities for designers and photographers. Adobe supercharges iOS app with new AI-driven features Driven by the Adobe Firefly Image 3 Foundation Model, the new advancements announced on Tuesday , add generative AI features for creators to the Photoshop app . Functions such as Reference Image, Generate Image, Generate Similar, Generate Background, and Enhance Detail can streamline the creative ..