By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) New research states that Apple’s iPhone has had a remarkable rise to overtake Samsung in the EU, but that headline claim doesn’t stand up to the gentlest scrutiny.Figures suggest that the iPhone 15 is particularly popular in EuropeIn February 2024, research firm Canalys did say that Apple returned to pole position in European smartphone sales during the 2023 holiday quarter. It also said that this meant Apple had overtaken its main rival for the first time in seven quarters.Now separate research from Stocklytics, based on data from Statista, agrees that Apple has beaten Samsung, and that this has shaken up the market. But it says this is the first time since 2014. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) The transition to Apple Silicon reshaped Apple’s hardware landscape and influenced user behavior, extending the lifespan of Macs and altering upgrade cycles.Apple Silicon Macs are staying in use longer than everBefore 2020, Apple relied heavily on Intel processors for its Mac computers. The partnership began in 2006 and brought significant performance improvements and helped Apple gain a stronger foothold in the personal computing market.However, as technology advanced, the limitations of relying on a third party for critical components became apparent. Intel’s slower pace — and failed promises — in advancing its chip technology lagged behind the demands of Apple’s vision for its products. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Eton College is responsible for some of Britain’s most famous politicians, and now it wants to make sure future UK technology leaders are denied iPhones.Eton College (Source: Kazimierz Mendlik, Wiki Commons)During its 14 years in power, the UK’s Conservative Party had such a strong grip on technology that it demanded Apple add security features it already had. When he was Prime Minister, Boris Johnston claimed that no country in the world had got Apple and Google’s COVID app to work, while the rest of Europe carried on with their successful ones.Johnson was educated at Eton, as were 19 other former UK prime ministers. It’s a boarding school for boys — never girls — aged 13 and up, and currently costs around $21,330 per term, or $63,990 per year to attend. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) A record-breaking price drop is in effect now on Apple’s latest 14-inch MacBook Pro with 1TB of storage, with the M3 Pro model on sale for $1,799. Plus, save $50 on AppleCare.We’re tracking a new price drop on Apple’s 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro in the popular Space Black finish, with the upgraded model now $420 off thanks to an instant rebate stacked with promo code APINSIDER at Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama. Details on how to activate the coupon can be found below.Use code APINSIDERThis is the lowest price on record for the best-selling configuration that features Apple’s M3 Pro chip with an 11-core CPU and 14-core GPU. Along with 18GB unified memory, the laptop has a bump up to a 1TB of SSD to make room for your photos, apps and more. It also comes with Apple’s 96W power adapter, a $20 upgrade. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The return of Lumon Industries to Apple TV+ is on the way, with the second season of “Severance” landing on the streaming service on January 17.An Apple TV+ teaser image for the second season of ‘Severance’After a critical reception, the second season of Severance has been in production for over a year, but now the wait to see it is only a few months away.In a YouTube trailer released on Wednesday, Apple confirms that the second season of the show will premiere on January 17, 2025. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple could make the iPhone 16 charge faster than ever, by allowing the fall smartphone releases to take in power at up to 40W.A render of the iPhone 16The fast-charging capabilities of the iPhone and other Apple products means users can get a sizable amount of power to use in a fairly short period of time. For the iPhone 16, this could be made even faster.According to Li Nan, founder of Weibo’s Angry Miao community, Apple will be increasing the charging potential for the iPhone 16. In the post, reported by ITHome, the wattage the iPhone 16 could take is raised up to 40W. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Sponsored Content) Get the most out of your MacBook with one of three powerful FusionDock options from iVANKY, discounted for Prime Day 2024.iVANKY FusionDock seriesApple has a port problem, and sure, recent MacBook Pros helped alleviate this with the return of HDMI and SD ports, but it isn’t enough for professionals. If you’ve got a serious desktop setup for your MacBook, help make it the best with a purpose-built FusionDock.There are three options from iVANKY for users looking to optimize their multi-monitor Mac desk setup. The FusionDock Max 1, FusionDock Pro 1, and FusionDock 1. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) When valet parking failed to notice his car being stolen, and shopping mall security were useless, a Kuala Lumpur driver and his friends tracked down the thief with an AirTag.The recovered car (Source: owner Zach Khai Shin on Facebook)Often when a car is stolen, it might be shipped to a buyer around the world. And, always, it’s recommended that people do not confront thieves.According to Malaysian technology site SoyaCinau, Zach Khai Shin found his car within 20 miles of where he left it, and got the police to arrest the thief. The car was a Honda HRV, and it was stolen right out from the Suria shopping mall’s valet parking in Kuala Lumpur city center (KLCC). Writing on Facebook after discovering the theft, the driver said (in translation), “KLCC valet service is best not to use!” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Microsoft has resigned its observer seat on ChatGPT maker OpenAI’s board, and Apple is expected to pull out too, despite incorporating the AI technology in Apple Intelligence.Apple will no longer receive a board observer role at ChatGPT maker OpenAIApple had been expected to put Phil Schiller onto OpenAI’s board as a non-voting observer, following the two companies partnership in Apple Intelligence. Similarly, Microsoft put an observer in place following 2023’s chaotic ousting and then re-hiring of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.According to multiple sources including the Financial Times, however, Microsoft has now withdrawn its observer. A source said to have direct knowledge of the matter, says that Apple will no longer take an observer board position. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Enjoy a $250 discount off Apple’s M2 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage thanks to an instant rebate stacked with an AppleInsider exclusive promo code. Plus, save another $40 on AppleCare.Pick up this upgraded MacBook Air for just $1,249.The blowout 13-inch MacBook Air model features Apple’s M2 chip with an 8-core GPU, along with a bump up to 16GB unified memory and a 512GB SSD. This configuration in the Midnight finish, which originally retailed for $1,499, is marked down to $1,449 at Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama. But promo code APINSIDER knocks an additional $200 off, bringing the price down to $1,249 — a record low.Apply code APINSIDER Continue Reading on AppleInsider
