By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple could have owned Bing in 2018, with a court filing revealing that Microsoft offered to sell the search engine to the iPhone maker.Bing, a Microsoft search engine. The unsealing of documents from Google’s antitrust lawsuit against the U.S. Justice Department on Friday made an interesting revelation about Bing. The suit, a bid to determine if Alphabet has a monopoly on web search advertising and the legality of agreements such as Google’s with Apple to be the default search of Safari, raised an interesting point about Bing.The filing from earlier in February had Google claim Microsoft had made pitches to Apple six times between 2009 and 2020 to make Bing the default Safari search, reports CNBC. Apple reportedly declined each time, due to apparent quality issues. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Chip Loder) Apple’s Configurator is one way to restore or recover a Mac. Here’s how to use it to revive an Apple Silicon Mac.Apple ConfiguratorThere may be times when you need to restore your Mac to a previous state – or to revive your Mac when it stops working for some reason.Apple’s device provisioning and configuration app called Configurator lets you do just that. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Nathaniel Pangaro) The ESR Stylus Pen hopes to solve the expense issue of the Apple Pencil by offering a more affordable option with almost all the same features as Apple’s version.ESR Stylus Pen review: Stylus Pen ready to write and createWhen the Apple Pencil was first introduced, the public made fun of it by referencing Steve Jobs when he said, “Who wants a stylus?”. This was mentioned in 2007 when discussing how people would navigate the iPhone.However, since the iPad has evolved over the years, so has the Apple Pencil. It’s become a more prominent accessory that many cannot exclude when purchasing an iPad. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) One of Apple’s Accessibility features for Apple Vision Pro lets users make simple sounds to trigger events. Here’s how to get it set up.Sound Actions for Apple Vision ProApple Vision Pro can be controlled by looking at something then tapping your thumb and forefinger. Users can expand on this by adding a trackpad or keyboard, but these won’t be useful for everyone.Subscribe to AppleInsider on YouTube Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Apps cluttering the Settings app in iOS and macOS can make navigation challenging. Here’s how to manage and remove their panes for a streamlined device experience.How to remove a third-party app’s settings pane in iOS & macOSThird-party apps often leave their mark within the app itself and your device’s Settings. Over time, these settings panes can become cluttered, especially if you’re no longer using the apps. Cleaning up these remnants can streamline your settings, enhance your device’s performance, and simplify your digital life. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Amazon’s weekend deals are heating up, with Apple products ranging from the Apple Pencil 2 to M3 MacBook Pros up to 40% off.Dozens of Apple products are on sale at Amazon.As February winds to a close, month-end sales on Apple products are ramping up, with Amazon knocking up to 40% off popular hardware and accessories.Shop the sale Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) EU users will face an extra security step when buying from Apple’s App Store, to give them the same hurdle facing those who buy from the new rival stores.App Store iconFifteen years after the App Store first opened, users in the European Union are going to see an extra step before they can download apps. Just as with any other app, and presumably any forthcoming rival app store, Apple’s App Store will now ask permission before it downloads.Apparently in the EU, there’s an extra step when downloading an app so that the App Store behaves like a 3rd party marketplace (so it’s not considered anticompetitive). It’s after you authenticate with Face ID. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Sponsored Content) You’ve heard the recommendations from cyber experts that a VPN (virtual private network) is the best way to reduce your risk by keeping your devices secure. Here’s the ultimate guide for how you can install a Surfshark VPN app on your iOS device, like the iPhone and iPad.Surfshark VPN – take 79% off VPN for iPhone. Surfshark stands out as one of the best VPN providers due to its award-winning service, unlimited simultaneous connections, and advanced VPN features. From WireGuard and IKEv2 to Open VPN protocols, Surfshark has the features everyone needs to create the ultimate digital defense network.Although Apple created a robust private architecture, adding a VPN on iPhone or iPad adds extra protection. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Apple has proven that it’s sports mad by making a slightly crazy new app, while Apple Vision Pro is still giving up secrets, and we may — or may not — be about to get another new Apple platform.Apple continues its push into live sports with a brand-new appForget visionOS and the Apple Vision Pro, Apple has launched a new sports app — and is rumored to be this close to bringing out an Apple Smart Ring. There’s a surprising amount to say about Apple Sports, and quite a lot to dismiss in the Apple Ring claims, yet both tell us a lot about where Apple is today. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) The worldwide total sales of 5G smartphones has now exceeded 2 billion, spearheaded by Apple’s iPhone 12 and newer models.Apple introduced 5G with the iPhone 12 in 2020The iPhone 12 was Apple’s first 5G smartphone and despite it launching late in October 2020, its high sales made it the world’s most popular 5G phone within two weeks. Immediately dominating 5G sales, it also drove the market to 5G, according to Counterpoint Research.New figures from Counterpoint say that worldwide 5G sales have now exceeded 2 billion, and done so a year faster than it took 4G. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
