Singer and songwriter Ariana Grande’s latest album has topped Apple Music charts on its day of release, and has become the biggest global release from a female artist in the service’s history.

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Apple’s setbacks in the Chinese smartphone market can be directly linked to its decision to push iPhone prices even higher, research firm IDC claimed on Monday.

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Nomad has just released a new titanium metal link strap for Apple Watch and AppleInsider has had it wrapped around our wrist.

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Apple has joined a coalition of more than 100 companies in applying pressure to the US Congress to pass immigration legislation that protects “Dreamers,” a group of more than 700,000 immigrants working and living in the country legally that are under threat of deportation under the Trump administration.

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Apple’s homepage in Italy has been required to display a report about iOS updates affecting performance if a battery is chemically depleted or not functioning properly, following a lawsuit and a fine levied against both Apple and Samsung for reportedly misleading users.

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Firms in Apple’s supply chain for MacBooks, AirPods, and the Apple Watch are anticipating mixed fortunes for 2019, with variations to the level of production anticipated across all three product ranges due to Apple’s own strategies and anticipation for new models.

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A new report gives a rare look into the Sunnyvale, Calif. Apple Maps satellite office on Hammerwood, where workers decry working conditions and describe it as a “black site.”

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A source claiming knowledge of AirPods and AirPower claims that updated ‘AirPods 2’ will come in two colors, ship with the previously announced wireless charging case, and also have a new coating to provide better grip on the earbuds.

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The fifth-generation iPad mini could bear a striking resemblance to the iPad mini 4, a report claims, as while the internals for the rumored tablet are expected to be upgraded, the physical appearance and many of its features may be identical to its predecessor.

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There are conflicting reports on if the 2019 iPhone will shift to USB-C or not, with the latest information suggesting that not only will Apple stick with Lightning, but it will also retain the same 5W charger in the box.

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