Lofree Block Wireless Mechanical Keyboard review: Retro, with modern elements sprinkled throughout

By news@appleinsider.com (Nathaniel Pangaro) The Lofree Block Wireless Mech Keyboard has upgraded internal specs but a traditional exterior, unlike modern keyboards with colorful keycaps and patterns.Lofree Block Wireless Mechanical KeyboardMechanical keyboards are becoming increasingly popular, and this trend is leading to a wider range of customization options. Although the basic structure of these keyboards remains largely the same, companies are competing by adding unique features to their products. …

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How to view Apple Notes attachments in small view in macOS Sonoma

By news@appleinsider.com (Chip Loder) Apple changed the behavior of Notes attachments sizes in macOS Sonoma. Here’s how to get the old behavior back.Apple’s Notes app that ships with macOS has long had the ability to view notes in the app either in small view or large view.In previous versions of the Notes app, this was an all-or-nothing thing: you could Control-click and hold on any note and change the view to small or large view from the popup menu that appeared. …

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Daily deals Nov. 11: $1,600 off M1 Max MacBook Pro, $250 off M3 Max MacBook, $10 Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, 25% off Parallels Desktop, more

By news@appleinsider.com (Jess Pingrey) Today’s top deals include 33% off a Kasa Apple HomeKit outdoor Smart plug, 40% off a 4-pack of Govee Smart WiFi Bluetooth light bulbs, 42% off Bose noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones 700, and more.Save $1,600 on an M1 Max MacBook ProThe AppleInsider staff searches the internet for top-notch discounts at online retailers to create a list of stellar deals on trending tech products, including …

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Apple’s ad-free presence on Amazon raises questions about digital advertising practices

By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Apple’s Amazon product pages have a minimalistic, ad-free design due to a 2018 agreement, drawing mixed reactions from industry competitors and highlighting the complexities of digital ad negotiations.[Investopedia]In a recent lawsuit against Amazon, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) accused the e-commerce giant and its former CEO, Jeff Bezos, of inundating the platform with irrelevant ads, referred to as “junk ads,” to boost profits. However, a notable exception to this trend is Apple product pages on Amazon, which remain relatively ad-free. …

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Daily Deals Nov. 10: iPad mini 6 $399, MacBook Air from $600, $100 off iPad Air 5, more

By news@appleinsider.com (Jess Pingrey) Today’s top deals include $490 off a Lenovo 16″ Legion Pro 5i gaming laptop, a Samsung 65″ Class Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV for $398, 30% off a PlayStation DualSense wireless controller, 57% off a 15″ Microsoft Surface laptop, and more.Save on MacBook Air, iPad mini, & iPad AirThe AppleInsider crew combs the web for unbeatable deals at e-commerce stores to develop a list of fantastic discounts on popular tech gadgets, including …

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Apple readying for legal battle against European Union’s App Store regulations

By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Apple is drafting an appeal against the EU’s Digital Market Act, arguing that it should not be required to allow alternative app marketplaces on its devices.European Union flagsThe Digital Markets Act (DMA) of the European Union is a series of regulations aimed at tech giants like Amazon, Apple, Google, and others. These laws aim to ensure fair competition by restricting the amount of priority a company can give to its own first-party services. …

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