By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple Pay has started to offer Klarna installment plans for online purchases, while a future update will bring PayPal balances to the Apple Wallet.Klarna on Apple Pay – Image credit: KlarnaCoinciding with the tenth anniversary of the launch of Apple Pay, the mobile payments platform is gaining more features that involve other services. The changes will give shoppers more ways to buy items, while also managing their finances.The first and immediate change is support for Klarna for online and in-app purchases. Rolling out on Thursday, consumers in the United States and the United Kingdom will be able to access Klarna’s flexible payment options at the time of checking out. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Users are posting on social media that iOS 18 is causing their iPhone batteries to drain quickly. Historically, it’s been temporary and is common with new hardware and a big OS update.If only the iPhone’s battery indicator were this clearThe annual Battery Drain Season is now in full force, as even long-term iPhone users are complaining that their battery charge is dropping quickly after updating to iOS 18. Long-term iPhone users, though, should know that this happened with iOS 17, too.And also with iOS 16, just as it did with iOS 15, and before that, iOS 14. Looking back through AppleInsider’s archive for five minutes, it was easy to see our coverage on iOS 14. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Roadside Assistance via Satellite has expanded into the United Kingdom, allowing iPhone owners to call for help when they’re in a cellular blackspot.Roadside Assistance via Satellite [Apple]Launched in September 2023, Roadside Assistance via Satellite provided a way for drivers to seek assistance if they’re having trouble with their vehicle. While the initial launch covered the United States, it’s just become available to use in the United Kingdom.The feature requires an iPhone 14 or later model, and for the user to be in an area without any Wi-Fi or mobile coverage. If the user has a vehicular issue, the feature can be opened from within the Mobile Data section of Control Center or under Satellite in the Settings app. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple’s mobile payments platform, Apple Pay, is now ten years old. In that decade, it’s become an invaluable tool for shoppers around the world.Apple Pay [Apple]Apple initially launched Apple Pay on October 20, bringing the service live only within the United States. At the time, it was an interesting addition to the iPhone, providing consumers with in-store payments without using their physical card, but that was just the start.As the ten-year anniversary creeps up, Apple has marked the occasion by having Jennifer Bailey, VP of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet, look back over the decade. In her Newsroom post, Bailey proposes that Apple “saw a unique opportunity to leverage Apple’s hardware and software to make a meaningful impact on the financial health and lives of our customers.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The new iPad mini will fast charge at 20W for sure, although mention of a 45W charger in regulatory filings may mean it could charge faster with the right accessories.iPad miniRegulatory filings often turn up details about Apple products that Apple itself doesn’t publicize. In the case of the seventh-gen iPad mini, China has revealed some details about its power capabilities.The China Compulsory Certification (3C) listing for the iPad mini was spotted by 91Mobiles on Thursday, and it offers a few power-related specifications for the tablet. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Best Buy is throwing a massive Apple trade-in event, and its iPad mini deals deliver trade-in values higher than what Apple offers on several models.Trade in your iPad mini 6 at Best Buy to buy the iPad mini 7 – Image credit: AppleIf you have a last-gen iPad mini 6 and are eager to upgrade to the 7th Generation, it’s worth checking out Best Buy’s trade-in offer for your particular model. The sweet spot is the $350 value for the 256GB iPad mini 6 Wi-Fi, which is $120 more than Apple’s $230 trade-in incentive.View the trade-in specials Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Chip Loder) Apple provides security features in macOS to give apps access to files on your local storage and removable drives. Here’s how to configure them.macOS file and folder security.Years ago, Apple added the ability for macOS to restrict which apps can access your files and folders stored on local volumes attached to your Mac.Some apps, such as Finder, require this access. But in the case of third-party apps, you may or may not want them to have access to your files. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Subscriptions are getting much easier to manage thanks to the new FTC “Click to Cancel” rule that blocks companies from deceptive or malicious tactics that keep customers from canceling.App subscriptions can be managed in the App StoreWe’ve all had a subscription we wanted to cancel but discovered the price of keeping it was worth avoiding the hassle. A new rule from the Federal Trade Commission will go into effect in 180 days that will make it easier for customers to cancel pesky subscriptions.According to the release from the FTC, companies essentially have to make it as easy to cancel a subscription as it is to sign up for one. If you sign up for a subscription online, for example, you must be able to cancel it online. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Before the Project Titan was scrapped, Apple reportedly worked with Chinese automaker BYD on custom batteries for Apple Car for years, but ultimately abandoned that partnership too.Apple Car is a canceled project that cost over $10 billionThe Apple Car project has been canceled since at least February 2024, but details about the decade-long $10 billion expense keep dripping out. While Apple considered many battery manufacturers, one potential partnership has been revealed.According to a report from Bloomberg, Chinese automotive company BYD worked with Apple on a custom battery destined for Apple Car. However, even after years of working with BYD, Apple decided to abandon the partnership in search of other options. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Carol Surface joined Apple in early 2023 as the new Chief People Officer, but she is set to depart the role after less than two years on the job.Carol Surface. Image source: AppleChief People Officer is a role that was created by taking the human resources department originally under Deirdre O’Brien and forming its own unit. O’Brien had been senior vice president of People and Retail since 2019 until the role split.According to report from Bloomberg, Carol Surface is departing Apple and the responsibilities Chief People Officer will once again fall under Deirdre O’Brien. The reason for the quick turnaround in the position is unknown. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
