By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Now through July 4th, save 20% on select tech at eBay, including Apple AirPods, MagSafe chargers, iPads and more, with the holiday coupon.Using promo code JULY4DEALS, shoppers can save 20% on qualifying items, with no minimum purchase required. The coupon, which is valid up to two times, offers $500 in max savings now through July 4.Get up to $500 offThere are thousands of items to choose from across multiple product categories, with select Apple Watches, iPads, and iPhones eligible for the bonus discount. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The Apple Ring has been the subject of occasional rumors for close to two decades. Here are the essential rumors and Apple’s published research topics about the smart jewelry.A render of a ring with the Apple logo. Apple’s wearable in its product catalog is the Apple Watch, and it has helped it capitalize in the smartwatch market. But there’s always a group of customers who would rather wear something else instead of a watch.The seeming answer to that is a smart ring, and Apple’s not the only one seemingly in the field. The Oura ring has been around for years, offering biological monitoring while being worn around a finger. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Even before the iPhone 16 hits the streets, the latest research from investment firm JP Morgan shows that iPhone sales are continuing to increase in China, helped in part by a recovering smartphone market in the region.iPhone 16 Pro is expected to benefit from an upgrade super cycleIn the last couple of months, JP Morgan has told its investor clients that Apple’s problems in China were increasing, but that it would recover. Then after WWDC’s announcements, JP Morgan raised its Apple stock price to $245 in anticipation of a strong upgrade cycle for the iPhone 16 range because of the forthcoming Apple Intelligence.Now it’s reporting that sales in China have already begun to improve. Specifically for the latest data covering May 2024, JP Morgan says that sales are already increasing. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Introduced in the latest developer beta of iOS 18, Vehicle Motion Cues cuts down motion sickness while you’re reading your iPhone when travelling. Here’s how to turn it on.Dots along the sides of the iPhone slide up and down the screen along with the motion of the phoneOriginally announced for Global Accessibility Awareness Day in May 2024, the new Vehicle Motion Cues iPhone feature is going to be known as the great idea with dots. As your iPhone moves, so do optional dots on the screen, and that’s all there is to it.But it’s enough. If you are susceptible to motion sickness then typically it’s exacerbated by your reading a screen instead of looking out of the window of the car or train. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple Weather for iOS has come under fire again for a record-breaking temperature prediction that the service maintained for a few hours that seemed unlikely. Here’s where the data comes from.Apple’s Weather app on an iPhoneMany iPhone users depend on Apple’s Weather app on the iPhone to determine the weather for the day or week ahead. However, while it is highly used and reasonably accurate most of the time, it can sometimes offer questionable forecasts.The most recent example is from Fresno, California. On Thursday, GVWire reports the Weather app’s predictions on Thursday said there would be highs of 121 degrees for July 6 at one point, far above the 115-degree record high set in 1905. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) The Beats Pill speaker has returned to the delight of its fans, Final Cut Camera is out for the first time and winning admirers, plus RCS messaging is in beta — and may just earn Apple a new audience.Just as popular as the Beats Pill speaker is the return of Pill PeopleWe’re still waiting for the promise of Apple Intelligence, but even without it, iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia are starting to hit their stride with the second beta, which adds iPhone Mirroring. Unless you’re in the EU, anyway.Alongside the developments in Apple’s operating system betas, the company has also released an update to Final Cut Pro for iPad. And alongside that, it’s brought out its first pro video app with the free Final Cut Camera. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Customers in Japan and mainland China can now buy the Apple Vision Pro, and Apple will open up pre-orders in five more countries on Friday.Apple’s head of retail Deirdre O’Brien is in China for the Apple Vision Pro rolloutAs announced during the WWDC 2024 video, the Apple Vision Pro has begun rolling out to more territories across the world. The international rollout comes almost five months since the Apple Vision Pro was launched in the US.Due to that protracted delay, some international users travelled to the US to buy a headset, even as some of them then found the headset being confiscated by Customs in their countries. At least some got through, though, as social media postings show that the very first Apple Vision Pro buyer in Japan was filmed by an existing user. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher and Mike Wuerthele) European Union chief Margrethe Vestager says that Apple refusing to launch Apple Intelligence or iPhone screen mirroring in the EU is a “stunning declaration” of how anti-competitive the company is.Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice-President of the European CommissionOn June 21, 2024, Apple announced that it will not be releasing either Apple Intelligence or iPhone Mirroring for users in the EU. At the time, Apple said that it “was committed to collaborating with the European Commission” to launch the features, but has security concerns because of requirements of the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA).The European Union did not immediately respond publicly. However, its antitrust executive Margrethe Vestager was directly asked about it in an interview at the Forum Europa conference in Brussels. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Thomas Sibilly) UGreen’s Nexode Pro series of GaN chargers is compact, efficient, and helps keep all your devices fully charged.UGreen GAN Charger RoundupChoosing a charger that meets your needs can be challenging as you have to consider port types, charging time, and portability. With options ranging from 65W to 160W, Nexode Pro chargers offer various charging solutions.Ugreen currently has an entire line of Gallium Nitride (GaN) chargers. Improved charging efficiency and power density give users faster chargers at smaller sizes, which helps with packing 100W in the palm of your hand. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) The 14-inch MacBook Pro price cut knocks $200 off the current M3 model with a bump up to 16GB unified memory. But this special deal at B&H ends June 28.Apple Authorized Resellers B&H Photo and Adorama are both offering the $1,599 M3 MacBook Pro 14-inch deal on the laptop with 16GB unified memory. At B&H, the $200 discount is in the form of an instant rebate, while Adorama requires the use of exclusive promo code APINSIDER to unlock the savings. Adorama is also knocking $50 off three years of AppleCare with the same APINSIDER coupon code.Buy for $1,599This spec features the M3 chip with an 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU. It also has 16GB of memory, an upgrade from the 8GB found in the standard M3 model. Storage space comes in at 512GB. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
