By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Thousands of Iranians have been scammed out of a total of $35 million in a con offering half-price iPhonea, backed by celebrity endorsement.Apple’s iPhone 15 is highly sought-after in IranApple does not do business in Iran itself, following US sanctions, but businesses do buy iPhones and import them, sometimes individually, and sometimes in bulk. One business that claimed to do this, Kourosh Company of Tehran, further said that it was able to sell iPhones for $700.According to the Financial Times, for several months, owner Amir Hossein Sharifian was able to drive up sales using high-profile endorsements from Iranian celebrities. In each case, the buyers were told to wait 45 days for delivery of their iPhones, which then never came. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Michael Stroup) Shopping for high-performance MacBook Pro models often comes with long lead times and few discounts. Adorama and AppleInsider join forces to bring you a coupon code to discount an elevated configuration without the long wait.Save $300 on this M3 Max MacBook Pro with 96GB RAM.Adorama has a 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M3 Max chip on sale for $300 off, dropping the price to $3,999. One of the most attractive aspects of this model is the beautiful 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, pairing well with its performance.Use code APINSIDER Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Apple is reportedly testing an AI tool called “Ask” for AppleCare support advisors that generate answers using data learned from an internal database.Apple is working on AI toolsApple’s push into AI isn’t a secret, as its CEO has even shared his excitement for what’s coming later in 2024. Even though nothing has been announced, the company is likely working on and testing many tools that rely on generative models similar to how ChatGPT operates.According to a report from MacRumors based on obtained information on the project, Apple launched a pilot program that provides select AppleCare support advisers an AI tool called “Ask.” It is a tool that automatically generates responses to technical questions based on information from Apple’s internal database. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Despite evidence that Apple has worked with Spotify and other competitors, Apple appears to expect that the European Commission will rule against the company based on the music competition probe.SpotifyThe European Commission has been investigating Apple and how it handles competing developers like Spotify. The probe could result in a 500 million euro fine and additional regulation on how Apple handles business with its products and the App Store.According to information provided to AppleInsider by Apple, the company is concerned that the European Commission (EC) will rule in Spotify’s favor and give it even greater control of the streaming market. After a decade of investigations, Apple claims the EC has failed to find anything proving Apple has caused consumer harm or anti-competitive behavior. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Multiple users on Reddit have shared images of a clean-cut shear in their Apple Vision Pro front glass appearing for reportedly no reason.Apple Vision Pro cover glass with a crack. Source: Reddit u/dornbirnApple Vision Pro is a precisely built product with zero corners and custom parts all around. The front glass is a single sheet cut to act as a lens for the tracking cameras.Such precise engineering doesn’t leave much room for tolerance or error, which may be the cause behind a limited number of reports about cracks in the cover glass. As of this publication, prominent Reddit posts share similar images of sheared glass right at the nose bridge. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) The highly anticipated nature documentary ‘Earthsounds,’ featuring narration by Tom Hiddleston, is set to premiere very soon on Apple TV+.Apple TV+ has a new nature documentaryEarthsounds is a twelve-part series that Apple ordered in 2020. It’s a project from Offspring Films, which also produced Earth at Night in Color. Tom Hiddleston returns to narrate the new nature docuseries.The series premieres globally on Friday, February 23, on Apple TV+. It was filmed over 1,000 days to introduce a new aspect of planet Earth that few have heard beyond their neighborhoods — the sounds of nature. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) The new OWC Atlas CFexpress 4.0 Type B Card Reader can dramatically speed up data transfer times for photographers and other professionals.New OWC Atlas card readerWith a data transfer speed limited only by Thunderbolt, the OWC Atlas CFexpress Card Reader significantly reduces transfer times. Its performance is further enhanced when paired with an OWC Atlas Ultra memory card, delivering real-world speeds over 3300MB/s.The OWC Atlas CFexpress Card Reader is not only powerful but also portable. Similar in size and weight to an iPhone , it easily fits into a pocket or gear bag. It’s bus-powered and comes with a USB-C cable, eliminating the need for external power supplies. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) A new story shared by a tech worker shows how the Apple Watch can shine a light on chronic workplace stress and the importance of taking your mental health seriously.When Sharath Seeram, a 25-year-old developer from Bengaluru, started getting heart rate alerts on his Apple Watch, he did what any sensible person would and went to see his doctor.”The doctor initially asked me to conduct some tests to see if there were any other physical issues – I was asked to take a clinical ECG and some blood tests,” Sharath told Times Now. “After assessing all the reports, she concluded that I did not have any other issues and that the heart rate issues were a direct result of stress.”Sharath worked a particularly stressful job that required him to work long hours under unsupportive management. As other workers left the company due to the stressful environment, more work piled onto the remaining workers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) The newly updated CrossOver 24 fixes Windows games from “Anno 1800” to “Planet Zoo” that previously would not run on the Mac.Windows games running on Apple SiliconCrossOver is a Windows compatibility layer for macOS and Linux, which is designed to let Mac users run both productivity apps and games. This newest version includes general fixes to how CrossOver can be used, but concentrates on games.”For our Mac users, CrossOver 24 includes fixes for many games,” said the company in a statement. “Planet Zoo now runs again after the latest game update, the Warframe standalone launcher now works, The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth no longer crashes, Mafia: Definitive Edition now runs, Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition multiplayer works again, and Horizon Zero Dawn and Anno 1800 now work well out of the box.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Apple’s latest MacBook Pro 14-inch is on sale for $1,799 during this week’s price war, a discount of $200 off MSRP.Save $200 on Apple’s latest MacBook Pro.The AppleInsider Price Guide is tracking a steep discount at B&H Photo and Adorama, which shaves $200 off the retail price on Apple’s standard M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro.Buy for $1,799 Continue Reading on AppleInsider
