By news@appleinsider.com (Thomas Sibilly) The Quntis RGB Pro+ is a monitor light that puts a spotlight on productivity with a flare of color.Quntis RGB Pro+ Monitor Light reviewThe idea of a lamp on top of your monitor sounds silly initially, but reducing eye strain and contrast makes a big difference for focus throughout the day and evening. Paired with a remote control on your desk and an RGB backlight, it’s convenient and gives ample ambient lighting.Quntis is a consumer electronic company specializing in desk and other home light accessories. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Adobe has unveiled the latest versions of Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements, with plenty of AI-powered tools to help make editing even easier.Adobe announces Elements 2025 for Photoshop and PremiereThese tools are aimed at casual users who want easy-to-use editing options. The tools may attract social media users who need audio tracks and artistic effects for videos. They’re also available as a one-time buy rather than via a subscription plan.Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements are getting a big boost this year thanks to Adobe AI-powered elements. And, thanks to full support for the M3 chip, it’s even faster on Mac. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Despite a lack of first-party YouTube clients on Apple Vision Pro, YouTube has prompted Apple to remove Juno from the App Store, citing vague guideline violations.YouTube doesn’t offer a client for Apple Vision ProJuno was a third-party YouTube client built for Apple Vision Pro by Cristian Selig of Apollo fame. The app was a basic web view for YouTube that didn’t go out of its way to alter content beyond aesthetics to make the app appear visionOS native.Despite that, YouTube has pushed Apple to remove Juno from the App Store with no clarification or discussion. Selig shared the removal via a blog post. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The rumored update to the iPhone SE is getting closer to production, with it possibly joined by a new iPad Air early in 2025.An iPhone 14, the design of which the iPhone SE 4 could be based on. After the release of the iPhone 16 generation, the rumor mill’s attention now turns to the iPhone SE. The model that hasn’t been updated since its March 2022 third-gen release is due an upgrade, which is believed to happen early in 2025.In preparation for the launch, Apple has to set its supply chain in motion months ahead. According to sources of Bloomberg, production is getting close for the model. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Google thought Apple adopting RCS would fix everything, but the messaging protocol is still a distant second to iMessage thanks to a lack of carrier support, device support, and encryption.RCS messaging now available on iPhoneWhen iOS 18 launched, some iPhone users saw a tiny change in the Messages app — an RCS tag in text chats with supported Android users. However, the list of people able to take advantage of this better system is as convoluted as Android’s fragmentation problem.According to a list provided by Foxt Dev, RCS support is limited to a few popular carriers in the United States, Canada, Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, and France, but outside of that, RCS support doesn’t exist. The RCS version being used is the one set by the GSMA, not Google, so end-to-end encryption isn’t enabled either. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) New microphotography of the A18 and A18 Pro chips reveal the inner workings of the iPhone 16 line’s chips, as well as confirming Apple isn’t using chip binning right now.Apple’s branding for the A18 and A18 Pro chips.Apple’s chips in its products are impressive, giving other processor makers a run for their money over the years. As the designs improved, so did the performance and capabilities of its hardware, as is evident in the iPhone 16.Following after teardowns, the next logical step is to closely examine the chips, and Chipwise has done just that. It has published photographs of the dies used in the A18 and A18 Pro. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple has released new third developer betas of watchOS 11.1, tvOS 18.1, and visionOS 2.1 for testing, but without betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, nor macOS Sequoia 15.1.watchOS 11 introduces better cycle tracking, more customizable Activity Rings, and more personalization. A new round of betas are available, but they are taking an unusual form. Tuesday’s batch includes only the third builds of watchOS 11.1, tvOS 18.1, and visionOS 2.1.So far, it seems that the sixth round of betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 are not available yet. However, given the number of beta cycles that have already passed for those versions, it may be Apple trying to catch up on beta rounds for its OSes without Apple Intelligence. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Serialized podcasts are now highlighted in a new Top Series chart in Apple Podcasts on iPhone, which also adds a new Series category, and will celebrate one such show per month.The new Top Series category in Apple PodcastsApple Podcasts has had chart playlists before, but now it intends to elevate what’s perhaps the archetype of hit podcasts — the kind of serialized story that true crime shows use.”Serialized podcasts are some of the most impactful shows in podcasting, featuring captivating voice talent and best-in-class writing and sound design,” Apple’s global head of Podcasts, Ben Cave, said in a statement. “They are the stories we can’t stop thinking about and are talking about even years later.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Apple is again facing strong external pressures as it works to deliver a successful iPhone holiday season, but is being threatened by a factory fire, hurricane flooding hitting quartz supplies, ocean freight strikes, and also a worldwide economic decline.A pallet of iPhones being loaded onto a plane. (Source: SDI Logistics)Apple has publicly committed to donating to the disaster relief efforts following Hurricane Helene. This is unfortunately just the latest of so many cases that have needed such help, but it’s also one Apple’s supply chain could be severely affected.That’s because while much or most of Apple’s suppliers are overseas, there is a crucial quartz mine in western Northern Carolina in the US. It’s so far been closed entirely for five days following the devastation caused by the hurricane. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) A U.S. labor board believes that Apple has violated employees’ right to organize and forced them to adhere to overly strict standards and contracts.Logo credit: NLRB.govOn Monday, the National Labor Relations Board launched a complaint against Apple, claiming that it required its employees to sign illegal confidentiality, non-compete, and non-disclosure agreements. The complaint also alleges that Apple over-enforced social media and misconduct policies on its employees.The statement, seen by Reuters, accuses Apple of “interfering with, restraining, and coercing employees in the exercise of” their rights under federal labor law. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
