By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Wuerthele) The M4 Pro Mac mini is possibly the best deal in computing in late 2025, boasting an impressive amount of power for pros that rivals the Mac Studio and Mac Pro in a tiny package.The M4 Pro Mac miniWhen it comes to desktop Mac models, the Mac mini is always considered the entry-level and cheap option, while the Mac Studio and Mac Pro are performance beasts. With the introduction of the M4 Pro Mac mini, Apple has flipped the script — at least for now.We’ve already looked at the entry-level M4 Mac mini. The M4 Pro Mac mini is a reasonably priced upgrade for people who desire great performance, all in a tiny package. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Drake has started a beef with Apple, claiming that Siri has been bribed to play Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”, even when you ask for “Certified Lover Boy.”Cover of Drake’s “Certified Lover Boy” album — which Siri allegedly hides from you — image credit: DrakeBack when radio stations didn’t sound identical across the nation, there was the problem of payola where a DJ could be paid to promote certain songs. Rapper Drake believes this is still continuing to this day — but that the name of the DJ in question is Siri.”On information and belief, UMG [Universal Music Group] paid, or approved payments to, Apple Inc. to have its voice-activated digital assistant ‘Siri’ purposely misdirect users to ‘Not Like Us,'” says a court filing by Drake’s lawyers. “Online sources reported that when users asked Siri to play the album ‘Certified Loverboy’ by recording artist Aubrey Drake Graham d/b/a [doing business as] Drake, Siri instead played ‘Not Like Us,’ which contains the lyric ‘certified pedophile,’ an allegation against Drake.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Apple chipmaker TSMC is finding it harder to maintain neutrality as tensions between China and the U.S. continue to grow.A TSMC factory sign – Image credit: TSMCTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) manufactures the processors in Apple’s iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Apple has been its lead customer since 2014 when it began manufacturing the A8 chip in the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.However, TSMC’s relationship with U.S.-based companies has strained in recent years. In October, the U.S. Department of Commerce began an investigation into a possible sanctions breach by TSMC. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Famed tight end Rob Gronkowski made millions from his NFL years but the best investment return he saw was from Apple stock he forgot he’d bought.Rob Gronkowski — image source: Wiki CommonsApple has tried — and failed — to invest in the NFL through a deal to secure the Sunday Ticket rights, but now one of the league’s most financially astute players reveals he invested in Apple. Rob Gronkowski famously did not spend the millions he earned from his 11-season spell with the NFL, yet he says early on, he made an investment in Apple without any advice.According to Fortune magazine, it was in 2014 when he was with the New England Patriots. While he had a financial advisor, he also had a man building him a house — and the man would not stop talking about Apple stock. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Black Friday MacBook Pro deals are heating up, with Apple’s brand-new M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro featuring an upgrade to 48GB RAM and 1TB of storage marked down to $2,389 via an exclusive discount code.Snag Black Friday coupon savings on this new M4 MacBook ProTo redeem the $210 Black Friday discount, head over to Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama and enter promo code APINSIDER during checkout. With the exclusive coupon code, you can pick up the newly released M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch with an upgrade to 48GB of unified memory and 1TB of storage for $2,389 when ordered in Space Black.Use code APINSIDER Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Sponsored Content) 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.Have a colorful holiday season with Torras Ostand Spin cases for iPhone 16 – Image credit: TorrasIf you’re still looking for the perfect case for your iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro, look no further than Torras. The Ostand Spin Classic and Ostand Spin Flagship are both excellent options that offer utility and protection for your latest Apple iPhone.Torras has nailed several features other casemakers struggle to execute well. First, the built-in stand is centered and enables MagSafe charging and accessories to work. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) 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.Mockup showing how the new Audi elements might fit in a future CarPlay dashboard — dashboard image credit: AppleIt’s ten years since Audi announced support for Apple’s CarPlay, but now it’s possible that it will soon be extending that to the feature’s major next version. Rather than being confined to a car’s entertainment screen, the next CarPlay will occupy the whole dash, and provide all of a car’s electronic functions.In what may be a sign of how that feature will look in future Audi cars, Apple has filed drawings with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIP). These are only illustrations, but they at least point to Apple’s aims — and one of them has an Audi logo. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Apple CEO Tim Cook is in China to talk about creating localized Apple Intelligence LLMs, but the company faces difficult regulatory hurdles.Apple Store in China — image credit: AppleCook arrived in China on Monday to discuss supply chain issues with premier Li Qiang. As well as speaking with suppliers over US/China trade tensions, Cook was reportedly also there to specifically talk about Apple Intelligence.According to the Financial Times, a source referred to as a top Chinese technology regulator, Apple is working to navigate China’s complex regulations. It obviously wants to bring Apple Intelligence to its devices sold in the country, the hurdles for any US firm to do this alone are insurmountable. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Amazon continues to slash prices on Apple devices during Black Friday Deals Week, with Apple Watch models dropping down to the lowest prices of the year.Grab Apple Watch Black Friday deals from $149.Amazon’s latest markdowns see the base model of the Apple Watch SE (2nd Generation) reduced by 40%. That’s $100 off its regular price of $249, making it a great gift idea for the holidays. You can also save on the Series 10 and the Ultra 2 with the black case, with discounts of up to $80 off.Apple Watch deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Apple has only 20 days to open up in-app purchases, or it could face $43k in fines per day if it fails to comply with the Brazil antitrust regulator’s ruling.Apple ParkIn 2022, e-commerce merchant MercadoLibre filed an antitrust complaint with Brazilian regulators. The complaint was picked up in 2023 by antitrust regulator Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Economica (CADE), and a ruling has been handed out on Monday.According to a report from Reuters, CADE has ruled that Apple must lift restrictions on in-app payment methods and steering customers to external websites. The company has 20 days to comply or face a fine of about $43,000 per day. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
