By news@appleinsider.com (Oliver Haslam) Apple’s iOS 18 update includes a Maps Library feature for all of your saved and pinned locations to live, making them easier to find later. Here’s how to use it on your iPhone.iOS 18 adds a new Library feature to the iPhone’s Apple Maps app.Adding new locations to the new iOS 18 Apple Maps library is easy and iPhone owners will be able to do so in a couple of different ways. We’re going to run you through both so that you can make the most out of an Apple Maps feature that will make it easier and quicker than ever to get to where you want to go. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) The Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty news app has been removed from the App Store in Russia, in another case of the state mandating what apps are allowed.The App Store is a powerful digital ecosystem.The move comes less than a month after the Russian authorities had Apple remove Current Time, the independent media service and website run by the same Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) organization. According to RFE/RL, Apple notified the organization of the app’s removal following a request by Russian media regulator Roskomnadzor.In that previous case, Roskomnadzor is reported to have told Apple that the app contained “undesirable” material. This time, the regulator is said to have used the same word to describe RFE/RL’s overall activities within Russia. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Apple’s new Mac mini is eligible for promo code savings, with every M4 and M4 Pro spec up to $250 off. Plus, grab closeout deals on M2 models, with prices starting at $449.Coupon savings are in effect on every M4 Mac mini.The early Black Friday deals on Apple’s M4 Mac mini are thanks to promo code APINSIDER at Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama. In business since 1974, Adorama has issued exclusive discounts of up to $250 off every model, including M4 Pro and 10 Gigabit Ethernet configurations. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Sponsored Content) Everyone has photos taken on earlier digital cameras that left much to be desired for detail and accuracy, but you can easily restore and upscale any photo up to 16K with Aiarty Image Enhancer.Aiarty Image Enhancer – Image credit: DigiartyAI photo enhancer tools are becoming more mainstream, but you’ll want the best tools available to handle your precious memories with care. Whether you’ve got poorly scanned copies of old photographs, aging digital camera stills, or older iPhone images that don’t hold up to today’s standards — Aiarty Image Enhancer can help.Access Black Friday Sale Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) There’s a big new update to Final Cut Pro, a smaller one for Logic Pro, and an ever-increasing number of rumors about an Apple Home Hub, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.With excellent new hardware comes a long-awaited update to Final Cut ProApple could have made this part of its “week” of Mac announcements — following all of the new Macs, now we have something special to run on them. True, if you don’t use either Final Cut Pro or Logic Pro, you’re not impressed.But especially with Final Cut Pro going to version 11 after an unimaginable 13 years on version 10, these are exciting updates. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) A VPN can be an extremely useful tool for gamers. Here’s why you should consider gaming while using one.Nvidea’s GeForce Now on a MacBook ProA Virtual Private Network (VPN) service offers many benefits for regular web-surfing purposes. Everything from protecting your browsing habits to accessing international marketplaces and services, while maintaining security.However, not many people will consider the use of a VPN when they’re gaming online. Thinking it is a frivolous use of the internet, they may believe there’s little point in even using a VPN in that way. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Sharing your Wi-Fi with family, friends, and guests just got easier in iOS 18 with a new QR code feature for hassle-free connections.Sharing Wi-Fi passwords in iOS 18With iOS 18, Apple introduced a streamlined way to share Wi-Fi access — no more typing in long, complex passwords. Now, you can generate a secure QR code straight from the Passwords app, making it easy to connect friends or family to your network instantly.Here’s how to set it up and start sharing with a few quick taps. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) A display analyst shared that Apple has shifted from traditional red KSF phosphor film to quantum dot film in the latest MacBook Pro models with M4.M4 MacBook Pro. Image source: AppleQuantum dot technology isn’t new, in fact, Apple has been investigating its use in displays since at least 2014. By replacing the layer of phosphor film with nanocrystals made from semiconductor material called quantum dots, displays can display brighter and more vibrant colors.According to DSCC analyst Ross Young in a post on X, Apple didn’t previously use quantum dot film because of its use of the toxic material cadmium. However, that has changed with the release of the MacBook Pro with M4. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The Unicode Consortium has issued its latest collection of emoji you could be using on an iPhone in late 2025, including a distorted face, a “fight cloud,” and an apple core.Inbound emoji – Image credit: EmojipediaThe Unicode Consortium’s Emoji Standard & Research Working Group is behind the creation and management of emoji characters. These images are included in iOS, macOS, and other operating systems around the world.Every year, the group proposes a collection of new emoji or changes to the existing roster to the Unicode Technical Committee. According to Emojipedia, 164 emoji symbols were submitted for addition in November. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Holiday Apple deals are ramping up on Amazon, and this loaded M3 MacBook Air makes one excellent gift at the lowest price on record.Get the lowest price ever on a loaded MacBook Air – Image credit: AppleWhether you’re picking up the M3 MacBook Air 13-inch for yourself or a loved one, this loaded spec is sure to please thanks to an upgrade to 24GB unified memory and 512GB of storage. At $1,299, which is $200 off retail, it also delivers the lowest price on record since Apple increased the base amount of RAM in the M3 Air to 16GB last month.Buy for $1,299 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
