By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) A US Commerce Department investigation into a possible sanctions breach by TSMC could spell trouble for Apple, as its chip partner could face penalties that ultimately harm production of iPhone and Mac chips.A TSMC factory sign – Image credit: TSMCThe United States placed sanctions against Huawei in 2020, blocking the company from accessing components from US companies without approval from the Commerce Department. This also prevented Huawei from using chips made with US-sourced equipment, a restriction that may now cause problems for TSMC, and by extension, Apple.The US Commerce Department contacted TSMC in early fall, a source of The Information claims, to query if the chip maker was involved making smartphone chips or AI chips for Huawei. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) The first concrete evidence of Apple TV+ breakout hit “Ted Lasso” returning for a new season has surfaced in a production database.Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso — image credit: AppleIt was the show that made Apple TV+, and it was the show that even Tim Cook hoped would return for a further season after it appeared to conclude in 2022. Now following first rumors of the cast being contracted for a return, the show has appeared in a TV industry listing.The Production List, maintained by the Film & Television Industry Alliance (FTIA) has now added “Ted Lasso (Season 4) to its list of shows in production or development. Most details are redacted in the publicly-viewable version, but it says that shooting is to take place in London and unspecified locations in the United States. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) New figures say that in China, the iPhone 16 range sold a fifth more in its first three weeks than the iPhone 15 did in 2023.iPhone 16 Pro modelsOverall, iPhone 16 sales have reportedly been lackluster, but Counterpoint Research claims that so far, the whole range has done better in China than its predecessor. That’s despite the iPhone 15 range having exceeded sales expectations at launch in 2023.As first spotted by Reuters, the rise came despite local rival Huawei launching new smartphones at the same time. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Chip Loder) The original Mac let you erase disks right on the Desktop, with the feature returning thanks to macOS Sequoia. Here’s how to use it.macOS’s new Eject Disk command.When the original Mac was released in 1984, its desktop allowed users to perform common actions simply by pointing to and clicking on items. This paradigm most people are now familiar with survives today in macOS and other operating systems.The first Macs didn’t have SSD or hard drives, but used small 3.5-inch floppy disks – small magnetic discs encased in a plastic shell with a sliding metal door for access. These disks were usually blank with nothing on them, but the original Mac OS and third-party software shipped on floppies. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) On the tenth anniversary of Apple Pay, the Vice President of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet has revealed new details about the future of contactless payments and digital keys on iPhones.The Vice President of Apple Pay revealed details about the future of contactless payments and digital keys on iPhones. Image credit: AppleApple’s mobile payment service was launched on October 20, 2014, and the company recently celebrated 10 years since the feature’s launch. Apple Pay made it possible to complete payments on an iPhone without the use of a physical card, but the service wasn’t an instant hit.In an interview with The Points Guy, Jennifer Bailey, Apple’s Vice President of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet, explained that the company had to educate consumers and work with merchants to try and convince them to use the service. According to Bailey, Apple “worked really hard on getting a great consumer experience.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Music fans will be able to relive the concerts of their favorite acts, as Apple Music is now allowing artists to turn their set lists into playlists.Apple Music for Artists – image credit: AppleApple’s new tool for musicians is detailed in Apple Music for Artists as a form of promotion. Musical acts can share a playlist of their concert set list with fans via their Apple Music page.While this does provide fans a way to listen to songs from the concert and relive the experience at home, it also helps before a concert. Fans will know what songs will be played ahead of time, so they will know if their favorite song will be performed. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Charles Martin) If you’ve ever wanted to create a new note in the Apple Notes app almost instantly, your iPad can do that — with the help of an Apple Pencil. Here’s how.All the Apple Notes tools are also available in an Instant Note.The Instant Note feature on iPad allows users to create a note in the Apple Notes app incredibly quickly. An Instant Note allows access to all the features of the program — including new features added in iPadOS 18.You must be running at least iPadOS 15 in order to use the Instant Note feature. Whether you’ve arrived late to class and the lecture has already started, someone is imparting important information to you over a phone call, or you’ve just had a brilliant idea, you can get it down right away. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Halloween Boo Baskets are all the rage this year, and if you’re on the hunt for non-sugary gifts for the Apple fan in your life, we’ve got top deals on Apple gear that’s currently on sale at Amazon.Grab Apple deals from just $15 – Image source: Apple/AmazonWhile a Boo Basket filled with Apple products is a bit on the extravagant side, it is a memorable way to treat a loved one to products that will last far past Halloween. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Former President Trump claims that Apple CEO Tim Cook phoned him recently to complain about the billions of dollars that the EU has fined the company.Apple CEO Tim CookThe former president has previously referred to Cook as “Tim Apple,” and in March 2024 said Apple should unlock shooters’ iPhones because of “foreign apps.” But now he says that Cook phoned him at some point after the news broke that the EU had ruled Apple should pay Ireland $14 billion in back taxes.”Two hours ago, three hours ago, he [Cook] called me,” Trump said on the PBD Podcast. “He said the European Union has just fined us $15 billion… Then on top of that, they got fined by the European Union another $2 billion.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Apple Belfast, which opens on Friday October 18, 2024, replaces the city’s previous Apple Store as the only one on the island of Ireland.Inside the new Apple Belfast — Image credit: Belfast TelegraphThe city’s original Apple Store opened in 2008 as Apple Victoria Square. It closed on October 15, 2024, and has been replaced by Apple Belfast in a new location. That location is in Belfast’s Cornmarket, approximately one minute’s walk away from the previous location.According to the Belfast Telegraph, the move follows a similar exodus of high profile brands from Victoria Square. Apple Belfast is now situated in a new shopping location called The Keep, which reportedly also recently added a multi-floor H&M store after that departed Victoria Square. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
