By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Proposed tariffs under the Trump administration could trigger considerable price increases for consumer electronics in the United States, though Apple may be able to weather the storm.Apple CEO Tim Cook [left] with Donald Trump [right]During his first time in office, President Donald Trump’s trade war with China resulted in price increases. While there were threats that Apple’s products would be dinged by tariffs, Tim Cook’s regular Trump talks helped Apple avoid being hurt by the import charges.For Trump’s second term in office, it seems that a similar situation could happen again, with Chinese imports being hit with high tariffs. However, this time Apple is in a much better position. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple’s update for Find My in iOS 18.2 will let users share the location of AirTags with other people, which could help airlines track down your lost luggage faster.Find My Share Item Location – Image credit: AppleAirTags have been extremely useful for keeping track of important items, especially luggage. However, as they are linked to an account, you can’t easily share the location of the item with others.On Monday, Apple said it will be adding a feature called Share Item Location, usable with its Find My network. The feature, simply put, will let users share the position of an AirTag or a Find My network accessory with someone else. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) The lowest prices of the year are here well before Black Friday, with MacBook Air models with 16GB RAM dropping to as low as $749.99.MacBook Air models with 16GB RAM are priced as low as $749 – Image credit: AppleAmazon’s aggressive early Black Friday deals on current MacBook Air models deliver rock-bottom pricing on specs that include 16GB unified memory.Buy from $749.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast we talk about Apple’s new betas, discuss the major Matter 1.4 release which adds new categories and other improvements, and more!HomeKit Insider PodcastBefore jumping into Matter, we got several new beta updates from Apple. For example, tvOS 18.2 added behind the scenes code to soon enable the new slate of wallpapers.On Vision Pro, visionOS 2.2 added new ultra-wide mirroring options for the Mac. Finally, macOS Sequoia 15.2 adds new control for mirroring where the user can display a single window/app, extend the display, or duplicate your whole display. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) A US order to TSMC to cut AI chip supplies to China over Huawei sanctions won’t cause problems for Apple. However, Taiwan’s prohibition of TSMC producing 2-nanometer chips elsewhere could make an impact.A TSMC factory sign – Image credit: TSMCU.S. sanctions against Huawei has caused problems for TSMC over attempts by intermediaries to order certain AI-based chip designs on Huawei’s behalf. From Monday, TSMC is suspending shipments of the AI-focused chips to China, on the orders of the United States.The Department of Commerce imposed export restrictions of select chip designs that were intended to be shipped to China, an unnamed source of Reuters claims. The shipment ban, which kicks in from Monday, affects certain types of chips made with 7-nanometer processes or advanced designs, intended for AI or graphics processing. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) A new rumor claims that both Apple and Samsung are having difficulty making thinner batteries, thereby limiting just how thin phones like the expected iPhone 17 Slim can be.Renders of what the iPhone 17 Slim could look likeWhat’s currently rumored to be called the iPhone 17 Slim is believed to be an iPhone with a 6.6-inch screen, and to be significantly thinner than regular iPhones. Just how thin has not been known, but a new rumor says battery problems may mean it can be no less than 6mm.The rumor comes from yeux1122, who has a mixed track record — most recently claiming the Apple Ring project is still on, and regularly if erroneously claiming that there will be a 2TB version of the Pro iPhone models. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) It’s been more than a year since Apple Watch Ultra 2 launched, and we’ve had the wearable that’s only gotten better on our wrist the whole time.Apple Watch Ultra 2 long-term review: Even better than beforeI do these extended long-term reviews often on Apple products, often by the time a new model has launched. I see how my opinions have changed with extended use and whether or not it was and is worth buying now.If this was like any other year, I’d probably have the Apple Watch Ultra 2 on one wrist and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 on the other – but not this time. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Apple’s 1TB M4 MacBook Pro 14-inch is eligible for a material early Black Friday discount at Amazon, along with savings on the 2024 Mac mini M4 and a record low price on the 13-inch MacBook Air 16GB.Amazon slashed prices on Apple’s current Macs – Image credit: AppleIn what is the steepest price drop we’ve seen on the 14-inch M4 / 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD spec, Amazon has shaved $145 off MSRP when you order the laptop in the Silver colorway. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Charles Martin) Repair parts for the iPhone 16 lineup are now available to order in the US and other countries, including for those wanting to fix their iPhone for themselves.DIY repairs are well-suited to some, but can be labor-intensive and expensive.Following the release of the repair manuals for the iPhone 16 in September, it’s now possible to acquire replacement parts for repairs from Apple directly. This is a continuation of a move starting in 2022 towards more user repairability of its products.Batteries, one of the most common replacement parts, sell for $99 for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, or $119 for the iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max. Likewise, replacement camera assemblies cost $169 or $249, depending on the model. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Charles Martin) Apple is likely to launch a refreshed Apple Vision Pro headset before a cheaper version of the product arrives, according to a new report.An updated Apple Vision Pro could sport an M5 chip and other improvements.Apple is believed to be working on “several ideas” for its overall Apple Vision product line and its future intentions. Currently, it is expected that an updated Apple Vision Pro will be the first, ahead of a rumored cheaper “Apple Vision” headset.The next Apple Vision Pro would likely sport an M5 processor and other internal changes, but would otherwise be very similar to the existing model. It’s expected to arrive in late 2025, reports Bloomberg, or the spring of 2026. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
