By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple has returned to the pole position in the European smartphone market in the holiday quarter of 2023, with the iPhone overtaking Samsung’s hardware shipments.iPhone 15 Pro MaxApple and Samsung have been long-time rivals in the smartphone industry, with the pair continually battling to be the most popular smartphone in the world. In Europe, it appears that Apple has regained the lead.In analysis released by Canalys on Tuesday, Apple has become the top-ranked smartphone producer in the market, in terms of shipments. Apple saw growth of 1% year-on-year to 12.4 million units, which was enough to take first place after seven quarters behind Samsung. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The rumor mill has fired up again, with a new supply chain report claiming that the “Apple Ring” will arrive sooner, rather than later.Samsung’s tease of a smart ring may prompt a similar Apple releaseSamsung’s tease of the Galaxy Ring during its Unpacked event in January will help expand the smart ring market considerably. However, a report claims Apple isn’t too far away from introducing its own.According to an industry insider speaking to ETNews on Tuesday, Apple is getting very close to launching the rumored wearable. After filing many patent applications, and spurned on by Samsung, it could soon be Apple’s turn. Rumor Score: 🙄 Unlikely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Wuerthele) A supply chain report out of Korea claims that Apple Vision Pro engineers have been reassigned to the “iPhone Fold” project to get the job done faster, but the details provided are questionable.An external display would act as a fully functional iPhone running iOSA folding iPhone has been predicted for years. If a new report out of Korea is to be believed, Apple has assigned engineers to make it happen a bit sooner than expected.An official said to be familiar with Apple’s plans told Alphabiz that the “core personnel of Vision Pro” have been moved to the folding iPhone development team. And because of that move, the publication claimed on Tuesday that the release date of the “iPhone Fold” has been moved up to September 2026 instead of early 2027. Rumor Score: 🙄 Unlikely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) The latest beta version of Apple Music for Android includes screens prompting users to import their playlists from other services, such as Spotify.Apple Music and Spotify iconsMusic tracks themselves do not move between streaming services, unlike moving old iTunes libraries around. Instead, what has been possible if a little fiddly, is to move playlists.Apple appears to be trialling a method of helping users do this within the Apple Music app, instead of via hit and miss alternatives. It appears to be doing this in collaboration with one of the more successful options, a service called SongShift. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Chip Loder) There are several reasons why you might want to revert to an older version of macOS than the version currently installed on a Mac. Here’s how to do it.A macOS installation can be reverted to an earlier release. Apple updates macOS, the operating system for Macs, once a year. Each successive year brings a new version of macOS with refinements, new features, and compatibility updates.For a variety of reasons, you might find the need to revert to an older version of macOS. You might need an older version of macOS for compatibility reasons, such as to open older files. If you are a developer, it could be to test your software with an older version. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Apple’s 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro and M3 Max processors can now be purchased at a slight discount from Apple’s official refurbished store.16-inch MacBook ProThe latest MacBook Pro models with M3-series processors were revealed during the Scary Fast event in October 2023. The latest additions to Apple’s refurbished store come only weeks after the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 was added.Apple’s new refurbished listings were first discovered by MacRumors. The entire M3 MacBook Pro lineup is now available in the refurbished store with limited availability based on storage options or color. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Apple never shares exact viewer numbers, but “Masters of the Air” has surpassed the previous unknown record for the most-watched series launch on Apple TV+.’Masters of the Air’ on Apple TV+”Masters of the Air” debuted on Apple TV+ on January 26. It is a historical drama produced by the same team behind “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific,” which may have helped spur the new series’ popularity.According to a report from Variety, the Steven Spielberg drama “Masters of the Air” has become the most-watched series launch ever on Apple TV+. Of course, Apple doesn’t provide any specific metrics, like when it doubled an unknown number of viewing hours in 2023 or saw “Ted Lasso” season 2 break an unknown record for season premiere views. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple’s Beats has become the official consumer audio products partner of MLS, with the personal audio company producing exclusive custom Beats headphones for eight teams.Custom MLS-branded Beats headphonesThe global agreement, announced on Monday, is a multi-year agreement that will see Beats provide custom versions of Beats headphones created specifically for the teams.Eight teams have been selected for the custom headphone treatment in 2024, including Atlanta United, Columbus Crew, Inter Miami, LAFC, Nashville SC, NYCFC, St. Louis City SC, and Toronto FC. Others will be added to the roster in the future. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) To celebrate the debut of her newest album, Jennifer Lopez is giving an exclusive Apple Music Live performance on February 21.Image Credit: Apple MusicOn February 16, Jenifer Lopez — also known as J Lo — released her ninth studio album, titled “This is Me… Now.” The album is a spiritual sequel to her 2002 album “This is Me… Then.”Lopez, known for hits like “I’m Real” and “Love Don’t Cost A Thing,” has partnered with Apple Music to offer an exclusive performance to celebrate the release of the new album. The performance, which will take place on February 21 at 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET, was announced on Monday on social media platform X. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) India’s government says Apple hasn’t provided nearly enough information about a hack warning that popped up on iPhones in 2023.Mumbai, IndiaIn October, Apple warned independent journalists and opposition politicians in India of possible government hacking attempts. Indian government officials responded by targeting Apple instead of addressing the hacking concerns.Officials demanded to know why the attacks happened and had asked Apple two “simple questions” in an attempt to find the answer, according to Times of India. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
