By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) A range of small design tweaks are coming to iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, and some dummy units used by case makers provide a first glance at what’s coming.iPhone 16 could get new features like a Capture buttonDummy units are industry tools used to ensure prototype cases fit the upcoming iPhone designs. There’s no way to know if a dummy unit is authentic, though, and some case makers end up getting the wrong ones.Sonny Dickson posted photos of dummy units for the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max on X. The metal units showcase many of the rumored features expected for the products. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Charles Martin) Your most recently-opened files are easily accessible from multiple places on a Mac, making it easy to get back to them.Typically, when you want to resume working on a file you have previously created, you open the app first and then move to the “Open Recent” command from the File menu, if available. This shows only recent files compatible with the app you are in.However, a “recents” folder can be found or placed in several spots accessible via the Finder. If you select a file from one of these “Recents” spots instead, the app that created the document will generally open and load the file, saving you a step. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Apple’s system status page shows 11 outages across its services including Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple TV+, and the App Store.Apple services are downStarting at 6:31 p.m. eastern on Wednesday, Apple acknowledged a widespread outage across multiple cloud services and systems. Outages seem to make the affected services completely unavailable to users.Apple hasn’t provided a reason for the outage or a timetable for restoration. Not all users are affected. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Rumors suggest Google is looking to offer premium generative AI features just as Apple is allegedly planning an AI App Store for iOS 18.Google could introduce paid premium AI featuresSpeculation and rumors about tech giants come in waves, but if you pay close enough attention, patterns and intent can break through the noise. Google has struggled to find new ways to monetize its business as AI tools don’t rely on ads, and it may have found a solution with Apple.Anonymous sources speaking to Financial Times state that Google could offer paid premium features powered by it’s generative AI. The move would be the first time Google charged for exclusivity to a core platform feature outside ad-free options. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The Taiwan earthquake will cause issues for a number of Apple suppliers beyond TSMC, but the supply chain’s impact probably won’t be severe long-term, thanks to globalization. Here are some of Apple’s suppliers that the company will need to keep an eye on for a while.Fractured Apple logoWednesday’s earthquake rocked Taiwan, with the phenomena the biggest experienced by its citizens in 25 years. At least nine people have been killed and over 800 injured as tunnels and buildings collapsed.The event will make a big impression on many parts of the region, with businesses almost certainly to be affected. With part of Apple’s supply chain operating from within the country, that too faces the prospect of mitigating an interrupted supply of components. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) An Apple robotics division has risen from the ashes of the Apple Car and wants to build an autonomous robot companion for your home.A generated image of a toy-like Apple robotThe Apple Car may not have panned out, but research into autonomous systems and robotics may have opened the door to Apple’s next project. No, it’s not a robot vacuum, but something more advanced for your desk or home.According to employees familiar with the matter speaking to Bloomberg, robotics work is happening under Apple’s hardware engineering division and AI group. AI head John Giannandrea and home product executives Matt Costello and Brian Lynch oversee the project. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Niantic will be supporting the Apple Vision Pro with its 8th Wall Metaversal Deployment, which could make it easier for developers to bring WebAR experiences to Apple’s mixed-reality headset.Apple Vision Pro [Niantic/8th Wall]One of the challenges of app development is to make it work across multiple different hardware and software platforms. With Niantic’s announcement on Wednesday, developers keen to bring their VR and AR experiences from other headsets to the Apple Vision Pro now have some assistance.Niantic’s 8th Wall Metaversal Deployment is a platform for experiencing WebAR content. Originally launched in 2021 for smartphones, tablets, and computers, it was updated in 2023 with support for Meta’s Quest 3 headset. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Amazon’s fresh AirPods price drop delivers a $40 discount on the most affordable entry into Apple’s AirPods line.Apple’s entire AirPods line is on sale at Amazon.With Mother’s Day fast approaching, Amazon’s $89 AirPods 2 with Lightning Case promotion offers a budget-friendly entry point into the AirPods line. Those that prefer a more customized fit can also save on AirPods Pro, with the latest release featuring a USB-C charging case marked down to $199 after a $50 price cut.Buy from $89 Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) A new rumor about the iPhone 16 Pro says that it will use the color-infused back glass system of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus to provide durability and better colors.iPhone 16 Pro could us the same back glass color technique as the iPhone 15The color lineup for the iPhone 16 Pro may possibly have been leaked already, but now the same leaker claims to have more details. Specifically, the detail is of how the back of the iPhone 16 Pro will get Space Back, White, Gray, and Rose.According to the leaker on Chinese social media site Weibo, Apple is to use the same color-infusing method for the iPhone 16 Pro that it already has for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. When the technology was introduced to those phones in 2023, Apple said it was an “industry first.” Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Apple’s strategies within its Services sector, particularly through Apple Music and Apple TV+, are drawing antitrust attention, despite not being close to having monopoly power.Apple Music & Apple TV+ draw antitrust scrutinyThe company’s approach to integrating its services within its devices has been a double-edged sword. On one hand, it provides a seamless experience for users, enhancing the attractiveness of staying within the Apple ecosystem. On the other, it has raised questions about fair competition, especially given the company’s influence in the tech world.Amidst the ongoing lawsuit against Apple from the Department of Justice, observers are examining the company’s business and how it affects users and competing platforms. For example, iPhone users have a strong preference for Apple-branded accessories like AirPods and the Apple Watch. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
