By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The Apple Original movie about Formula 1 racing and starring Brad Pitt now has a name. Unsurprisingly, it’s called “F1.”Brad Pitt in a teaser image for ‘F1’Apple has been working on a film based on the motor sport Formula 1 for a few years. While there’s a lot already known about the movie, there wasn’t an official title for it until Friday.Confirmed by the official account of Formula 1 on X, the film is teased under the name “F1,” the commonly-used shorthand for the racing series. The tweet also confirms Brad Pitt as its star. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) The current Mac Studio, which is $400 off, features Apple’s high-end M2 Ultra chip, 64GB RAM, and a spacious 2TB SSD. Plus, get three years of AppleCare for $139.Grab a $400 discount on Apple’s Mac Studio.Apple deals are heating up this July as price wars erupt ahead of Prime Day. Today we’re tracking a fresh price drop on the high-performance Mac Studio, with a $400 discount available exclusively to AppleInsider readers (check out the step-by-step activation instructions further down this page to see where to enter the code).Use code APINSIDER Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The Tetraprism lens used in the iPhone 15 Pro Max will be used in more models for the iPhone 16 generation, according to a report seemingly confirming more orders for the component.Render of the iPhone 16 ProThe iPhone 15 Pro Max is the only one in the generation with a Tetraprism lens. The periscope lens system provides it with a 5x optical zoom, compared to the 3x zoom of the iPhone 15 Pro.There have been numerous rumors that Apple will be bringing the lens system to more models in the iPhone 16 collection. In a Friday report, it now seems to be happening. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama is clearing out remaining M1 iMac inventory and that equates to big deals for AppleInsider readers.Pick up a blue M1 iMac for just $999.Using promo code APINSIDER at Adorama, readers can pick up Apple’s M1 iMac 24-inch for just $999* in the popular blue colorway. Equipped with the 7-core GPU M1 chip, this all-in-one desktop is a popular option as a central family computer or for students looking for a space-saving setup for the dorm.Use code APINSIDER Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Epic Games has hit out against Apple for allegedly dragging its heels to approve the Epic Games Store in the EU, calling Apple’s objection to a few button designs and locations a violation of the Digital Markets Act.Epic Games StoreEpic Games has long held the dream of opening its own app marketplace instead of relying on the App Store. As the dream nears becoming reality, Apple is accused of preventing Epic from getting past the final hurdle.In a series of posts to X via its “Newsroom” account, initially seen by Reuters, Epic outright blames Apple for blocking the Epic Games Store. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Facing a potential court ruling that would force Google to stop paying to be the iPhone’s default engine, the company is increasingly trying to lessen its dependence on Apple.Google pays Apple a cut of its revenue for searches made through the Safari browserPrevious reports on the Department of Justice’s antitrust case against Google have revealed that Apple could be out $20 billion annually, if the court finds in favor of the DOJ. But a new report concentrates on the potential damage to Google, and what the company is trying to do about it.According to The Information, Apple’s cut represents 36% of the ad revenue Google gets from searches done through the iPhone’s Safari browser. The remaining 64% means Google gets approximately $56 billion from Safari on the iPhone, or around a quarter of all its search revenues. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) As the original HomePods officially become vintage items, Apple is said to be readying even more new iPads. Plus iOS 18 and iPhone 16 are old news, it’s time to talk about 2025’s releases, on the AppleInsider podcast.Apple now regards the original HomePods as vintage, but that won’t stop them workingHost Wesley Hilliard reveals how now that Apple is referring to the original HomePod as “vintage,” people keep asking him if they are supposed to replace theirs. Wait until you hear how many he has — and why he has no plans, and no need of any plans, to get rid of them.Plus as thoughts go back to the original HomePod, they also now go forward to the forthcoming iPhone 16 — and beyond, to the iPhone 17, the iPhone 20, and more. This is sparked by how it was news this week that Apple has already begun working on the next generation of its software and devices, and how of course they have. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The Apple Watch Series 10 is expected to arrive with some big changes. This is what the rumor mill thinks is on the way.A render of what the Apple Watch series 10 could look likeThe Apple Watch has been a mainstay over the years, getting an update like clockwork every fall for most of its life. But at the same time, there’s not been any major changes to the fairly static design of the smartwatch.Much like the iPhone X’s major design changes, Apple has been rumored to use the tenth series of Apple Watch to introduce big alterations to its wearable. Rumors and speculation from commentators insist something special is on the way. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Yet more rumors have appeared about Apple planning a new HomePod with a screen, home hub, or some other new device for the house. A big leak and info from Apple itself may mean that the device is inching closer to release.An artist’s rendition of a HomePod with a displayWhether it’s through patents, supply chain leaks, or now code references, it has long been the case that Apple is believed to be working on a new HomePod. It’s variously been predicted to be a HomePod with a screen or a TV sound bar, and it is always just about to launch, except never quite this year.Apple, for instance, has been researching how to take the fabric outer covering of a HomePod and make it all touch-sensitive. Separately, Apple has looked at whether that same fabric can be turned into some kind of display. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Apple has caved to pressure from Russian authorities and removed a number of the best iPhone VPN apps from the App Store in the country.Moscow at night (Credit: Evgenit/Pixabay)Apple’s App Store team has been notifying VPN developers that their apps are being removed “per demand from Roskomnadzor.” This the state media watchdog that previously forced both Apple and Google to remove a political app backed by the leader of the country’s opposition.According to the Moscow Times, the Roskomnadzor regulator based its demand on how the apps include “content that is illegal in Russia.” It also reports that this demand to remove mobile apps follows the regulator’s increasing blocking of VPN services. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
