Fewer people are rushing to buy the iPhone XR on the first day of preorders than during the iPhone XS launch, but the iPhone XR should still ultimately reign as the most popular 2018 iPhone, Loup Ventures’ Gene Munster claims.

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Apple authorized reseller Adorama has just slashed prices even further on Mid 2017 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pros with Touch Bar, resulting in the lowest prices anywhere — and the deals are available only at AppleInsider. Save up to $925 on premium configurations with upgrades, such as high-end graphics, additional storage space and faster processors. Supplies are limited and may sell out at any time.

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Prominent YouTube repair personality and repair shop owner Louis Rossmann has objected to the seizure of original batteries worth $1,000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection under the suspicion they are counterfeit, ten days after participating in a report attacking Apple’s repair policies.

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Google’s recent EU ruling-driven rule changes for licensing access to the Google Play Store and the company’s other apps to Android devices could cost some vendors as much as $40 per unit, according to internal documents, but the high fee could be significantly reduced down or eliminated entirely if Google’s clients preinstall specific apps onto European smartphones.

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The U.S. Director of National Intelligence, Dan Coats, claims that the government has seen “no evidence” so far that Chinese spy chips were planted onto motherboards that then made their way into servers at companies like Apple.

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On October 19, 2005, Apple released a new tool for professional photographers. It promised much, it ultimately delivered a great deal, and it has fans to this day. AppleInsider talks about the major Apple app that the company killed.

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Apple Chief Design Officer Jony Ive believes the Apple Watch is more than a timepiece and is “truly proud” of the wearable device, according to a recent interview covering the design team’s move into Apple Park, and the responsibility the company has to examine how its products impact the world.

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The iPhone XR will fare far better than the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus in terms of shipments, Robert Cihra of Guggenheim Securities predicts, but while the low cost could hurt the overall iPhone average selling price, the release will probably help drive demand and fourth quarter revenue.

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The China Consumer Association is calling on Apple to fully compensate people who lost money as a result of stolen iCloud accounts, arguing the company is downplaying a recent security breach.

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The AppleInsider Podcast gets into international intrigue, as we talk about murder, Apple Watch, and also, what we think Apple’s going to announce at the next event.

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