By news@appleinsider.com (Charles Martin) Apple has now brought its Tap to Pay easy-payment technology to New Zealand. Merchants can now use an iPhone or Apple Watch to accept payments from contactless debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, or other digital wallets.Merchants can use iPhones to accept contactless payments. Image credit: AppleThe technology requires a partner-enabled iOS app on the merchant’s iPhone for payment processing. Consumers can use Tap to Pay with the iPhone Xs or later running the latest iOS version, as well as with Apple Watch, with no additional hardware required.”Starting today, Adyen, ANZ Bank, Stripe, Windcave and Worldline are the first payment platforms in New Zealand to offer Tap to Pay on iPhone,” the company said in a statement. Apple noted that payment apps in New Zealand, including me&u and Timely, will also have Tap to Pay on iPhone available at launch. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Charles Martin) A planned sequel to the Apple TV+ original movie “Wolfs” has reportedly been cancelled, marking another unexpected turn for both this film series, and for how it appears Apple is changing its movie ambitions.Brad Pitt, George Clooney in the film “Wolfs.” Image credit: Columbia Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection”I don’t know what I’m directing next, and I don’t think there’s going to be a ‘Wolfs’ sequel,” writer/director Jon Watts said in an interview with industry publication Deadline.While never officially announced, the planned and reportedly greenlit “Wolfs 2” film was seen as a way to counter the poor publicity Apple had over its treatment of the original movie. Stars George Clooney and Brad Pitt both took substantial pay cuts in order to make sure this hitman action comedy got a wide theatrical release, which Apple initially planned. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Sponsored Content) Finding gifts for your tech-loving friends or family won’t be a hassle thanks to ESR’s selection of CryoBoost chargers, MagSafe cases and wallets, and other Apple-related accessories.ESR has plenty for your tech holiday shopping needs – Image credit: ESRLet’s face it, buying gifts for techie people can be a pain. They’re picky about specs, aesthetics, and other details not everyone is privy to when holiday shopping.The key to making simple decisions is finding brands you can trust. ESR fits that bill after 15 years developing mobile accessories for its 100 million user base. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (AppleInsider Staff) A trio of retailers are fighting for your money, by offering the 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgraded M4 Pro chip at $300 off the list price.Grab weekend savings on the 14-inch MacBook Pro – Image credit: AppleThe M4 Pro update to the 14-inch MacBook Pro has made it an extremely viable option for anyone who wants to work on the move. It’s so attractive that three major online retailers have the same offer.Amazon is offering the upgraded M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro, complete with its 14-core CPU and 20-core GPU, 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, 24GB of unified memory and 1TB of storage at $2,099. That’s $300 or 13% off the list price of $2,399. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The rumored iPhone 17 Slim won’t have a telephoto camera on the back, with a report insisting it will still be a Pro-level feature in 2025.Renders of what the iPhone 17 Slim could look likeThe iPhone 17 Slim is thought to include quite a few impressive features, but it won’t be a Pro-grade device. That means it won’t be getting a telephoto camera at all.In a report from TheElec about LG Innotek investing 375.9 billion won ($267.4 million) into new camera module facilities, it discusses the target market for the modules. It reveals that the modules will be destined for the iPhone 17 generation, Apple’s 2025 smartphone line. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Oliver Haslam) The iPhone Control Center is a feature that hadn’t changed all that much in recent years, but iOS 18 brings with it some big improvements. Here’s how to get the most out of it.iOS 18 updated Control Center with new customization options.Control Center has long offered iPhone owners a quick and easy way to access and toggle features like Wi-Fi, cellular data, and more. But the number of options available to iPhone owners was previously limited and the layout was cramped with just a single page of buttons available.That’s all changed with the launch of iOS 18, with Apple adding multiple groups to separate buttons as well as support for more types of buttons — including support for third-party buttons from many of the apps that you use the most. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) The new M4 Max-powered 16-inch MacBook Pro is a beast of a machine, that highlights the raw power and efficiency of Apple Silicon.16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Max review: Peak MacBook ProThe latest MacBook Pro update arrived in November, alongside multiple other Macs. We similarly got a new M4-powered iMac and a completely redesigned Mac mini.Looking at the MacBook Pros specifically, they come in both 14- and 16-inch versions. You can get the 14-inch in M4 and M4 Pro versions and the 16-inch with the M4 Pro or M4 Max. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) If you need a cheap, portable Mac, then check out Amazon’s deal on the 13-inch MacBook Air with M3, offered at $255 off the retail price.Get this MacBook Air at Black Friday pricingAnyone who wants to be able to use macOS while on the move will immediately think of the MacBook Pro. If you’re also needing to watch your budget, the MacBook Air is a very good choice.As part of its Black Friday deals week, Amazon is offering discounts on the MacBook Air, powered by the M3 chip. The best deal is on the 13-inch MacBook Air, configured with 16GB of unified memory and 256GB of SSD storage. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Govee products can finally join Apple Home thanks to Matter, so here are a few great holiday decoration options from Christmas tree lights to permanent outdoor LEDs.Bring smarts to your holiday lighting with Govee’s Matter-compatible lightsGovee gave me the chance to try out a selection of smart lights just in time for holiday decorations to go up. Some are standard lights that can stay up year-round, while a couple are purpose-built for Christmas decor.I’ve got a lot of Apple Home products like smart lights, cameras, and locks, but I’ve never taken the leap to holiday decor or more permanent lighting. Govee has a lot of options, but here are five that’ll brighten your holidays. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Indian media has revealed that Apple is in talks with more than 40 firms in the region to become component suppliers for devices including the iPhone, ahead of a Trump administration applying tariffs to Chinese imports.Tim Cook in a previous visit to India — image credit: AppleTariffs that are notionally applied to a country are paid by the US firm importing the goods. Consequently any China tariff would raise the cost to Apple of importing iPhones, and consequently the price of iPhones would increase steeply.According to Indian publication MoneyControl, however, Apple is working to circumvent the issue by replacing China with more suppliers within India. Apple is reportedly in talks with over 40 suppliers, ranging from major technology firms and large conglomerates, to IT companies and electronics manufacturing service (EMS) providers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
