By news@appleinsider.com (David Schloss) Most video content and some services are geolocked to a state or country. Here’s how you can get around some of those restrictions, using one of the best VPN for iPhone apps.Select a country from your VPN app and you’ll be able to access content there. Entertainment and social media tools are often geo-restricted, only accessible to those in a specific country or region. However, you can use a VPN app on your iPhone to easily access geo-restricted content by connecting to a VPN server in the country where you want to access content or social media apps. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The iPhone 16 Pro Max will be the most-produced model in the 2024 release slate, according to a report into supply chain component shipments.Cameras on an iPhone 16 Pro mock-upThe Pro models of iPhone are already the most popular option among consumers. With continued expectations of high sales for Pro editions to continue, Apple is preparing for the trend to be maintained.Current speculation from the supply chain has Apple producing around 90.1 million iPhones in the iPhone 16 generation, reports The Elec. Divided by model, the main iPhone 16 should consist of 24.5 million units, the Plus at 5.8 million, the Pro at 26.6 million, and the Pro Max at 33.2 million. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) A new study has found that Apple Podcasts faces a significant decline as YouTube and Spotify solidify themselves in the space.Apple PodcastsThere was a time when Apple Podcasts was the place to listen to podcasts, controlling 27% of the market as recently as March 2021. But now that the market has expanded with other streaming platforms, it seems that Apple Podcasts is becoming somewhat of a ghost town.In October 2021, Spotify overtook Apple as the top US podcast platform, marking the first time the Cupertino tech giant had been dethroned in the podcast space. Spotify had managed to snag 24% of the podcast market, while Apple clung to 21%. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Researchers have discovered another data-seizing macOS malware, with “Cthulhu Stealer” sold to online criminals for just $500 a month.Cthulhu Stealer in action [Cado Security]The Mac is becoming even more of a target for malware, with warnings surfacing from researchers surfacing on a regular basis. In the latest example, it’s for malware that’s been in circulation for quite a few months.Explained by Cato Security and reported by Hacker News on Friday, the malware referred to as “Cthulu Stealer” has apparently been around since late 2023. Consisting of “Malware-as-a-Service,” it was able to be used by online criminals for a mere $500 per month. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Even Apple Vision Pro fans are getting frustrated by its lack of progress now, but perhaps Apple has its mind on the new iPhone 16 coming soon, or the bigger, better, and possibly bendier models yet to come.Apple Vision Pro is still amazing, but there still isn’t enough you can do with itNow that we’re over six months into the Apple Vision Pro being on sale, fan Wes Hilliard is joined by less-fan Mike Wuerthele. It would be pure clickbait to tell you that either of them has truly changed their position, but one of your hosts does see a bright future for the headset and the other is more exasperated with it than he was — and that’s not the way around you might expect. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) This upgraded 15-inch MacBook Air is on sale for $1,299 with an exclusive coupon discount, along with $40 off AppleCare Plus.Save $200 on this M3 MacBook Air.To grab the savings on the MacBook Air, visit Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama and apply coupon code APINSIDER during Step 4 of checkout. This particular configuration in the elegant Midnight finish is equipped with Apple’s M3 chip with a 10-core GPU. It also has a bump up to 16GB of unified memory for enhanced performance. A 256GB SSD and 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter round out the specs.Use code APINSIDER Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (David Schloss) Rode’s wireless microphone systems have been the choice of creators for years. The new Rode Wireless Pro system has enhanced features, and radically improves sound quality, connectivity, and user experience.The Rode Wireless Pro microphone system is a compact, powerful system with superb audio. The Wireless Go II and the original Wireless Go mic and receiver systems are some of the most popular tools with YouTubers and High-end creators a like. The Wireless Go lineup has inspired dozens of copycat products, all of which promise the best sound and best performance.The Rode Wireless Pro is a massive upgrade over the Go II. As the name implies, it brings many pro-level features to its compact, affordable package. It works with numerous Rode wireless mics and offers better-quality sound and more features than either Rode’s or competitors’ products. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) About a month with the Galaxy Watch Ultra was enough for one user to see its action button fall off, and Samsung seems resistant to help despite being under warranty.Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra defectSamsung revealed a new rugged smartwatch that borrowed more than a name from Apple Watch Ultra on June 10. Design aspects, including the orange accents and band, bear more than a passing resemblance to Apple’s product, though Samsung has long used the “ultra” moniker.One unlucky customer received his Galaxy Watch Ultra on July 20 only to have the action button pop off in mid-August, according to a Reddit post. The user hoped Samsung would send them a new replacement rather than repair the defective unit. However, Samsung refused. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Seven years after its launch, Nintendo is choosing to sunset its “Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp” in the fall — but players shouldn’t fret just yet.Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp In 2017, Nintendo launched Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, a free-to-play social game set in the Animal Crossing series. Now, almost exactly seven years after its launch, the game will be drawing to a close.”Since service began on November 21st 2017, for approximately seven years we have been honored to see everyone’s lovely, diverse campsites grow and flourish,” Nintendo wrote in a statement, spotted by MacRumors. “We extend our heartfelt thanks to the many users who have loved Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) Apple has released the fourth developer beta for the latest AirPods Pro 2 software, which lets testers try the nod and shake feature.Apple has released the fourth developer beta firmware for AirPods Pro 2The company provides developer betas for nearly all of its platforms, including AirPods. These AirPods firmware betas aren’t as common as the beta updates for the other platforms, but with Apple adding notable new features to the mix, developers need time to test ahead of the public release.The fourth beta brings the AirPods Pro 2 firmware build version to 7A5290a, up from 7A5266c. This beta is only for AirPods Pro 2, both the USB-C and Lightning version, and won’t be released for AirPods Max or other non-H2 devices. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
