By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The UK’s BBC is continuing to complain about the notification summaries created by Apple Intelligence, with iPhone users being misinformed by misinterpreted headlines.Examples of notification summaries on an iPhoneIn December, the BBC complained to Apple about the summarization features of Apple Intelligence. While meant to save time for users, the summaries sometimes get things quite wrong, as it did with news headlines from the UK broadcaster.In its new complaint on January 3, the BBC has been informed of summaries appearing on iPhones that were very inaccurate. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple is selling a special limited edition version of AirPods 4 to mark the Year of the Snake, with a specially engraved charging case available in China and select regions.Year of the Snake edition AirPods 4 Apple often marks the Chinese New Year with customized regional accessories, such as the Year of the Dragon AirPods Pro sold at the start of 2024. For 2025, Apple’s doing it again.This year’s special edition release is the AirPods 4, which are customized for the Year of the Snake. They’re functionally the same as the usual AirPods 4, except the charging case has an engraving of two snakes and fireworks. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Take a look at what Apple is going to bring us in 2025 — and while you’re doing that, take a look at everything Apple TV+ has for you right now as it launches its first-ever free weekend.An original Apple TV+ in-store promotion from 2010 — image credit: William GallagherApple TV+ has never gone completely free before. There have been so many different free trials when you bought various devices, but this is the very first time that anyone can watch anything on Apple TV+, as long as they watch from Friday to Sunday, January 3 to 5, 2025. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Snag today’s lowest iPad 10th Generation price at Amazon, with a $70 discount in effect heading into the weekend.Save $70 with this iPad 10th Gen markdownTake advantage of a fresh price drop on Apple’s iPad 10th Generation, with the standard 64GB Wi-Fi model falling to $279 at Amazon and Best Buy.Get the $279 deal Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) Going into the new year, here are our best tips to maximize your health with the help of any Apple Watch.Apple Watch is a great health companionLike its predecessors, the latest Apple Watch Series 10 is an incredible fitness tool that is packed with sensors that give you immediate health and fitness information. Whether your goal is to lose weight, live healthier, or something else — any Apple Watch can help.That’s always true, but right now at the start of the year, many users are opening new Apple Watches from the holidays. Plus many of those, and existing users, will be starting off their new year resolutions which always include getting fitter. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) In its now annual launch of new features, Apple Fitness+ has highlighted its collaboration with fitness app Strava, as well as adding strength, yoga, pickelball, and breath meditation sessions.Apple Fitness+ has welcomed in the New Year with a raft of extra workoutsIn January 2023, Apple Fitness+ added kickboxing, though the service was still being criticized for its lack of range. In January 2024, it added more workouts and meditation.Now starting on January 6, 2025, Apple Fitness+ is starting what it claims is its biggest lineup of programming, “bringing users more ways to stay active and mindful.” There’s now a progressive strength training program, a conditioning program using pickleball, plus more celebrities in its Artist Spotlight and Time to Walk series. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) A drop in foreign-branded smartphone sales in China continues to hit the iPhone, with the year-on-year dip continuing for the fourth month in a row.Apple Intelligence’s Siri animation on an iPhoneChina is a major market for Apple, but the company has had trouble maintaining its position in recent years. A government-affiliated report now indicates the market is even tougher for Apple to compete in.Data from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) indicates that shipments of foreign-branded smartphones in China reached 3.04 million in November. Reuters reports this is a 47.4% drop from the 5.77 million units reported for November 2023. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Lower than expected sales of the latest iPad Pro have reportedly left production lines under-used, with LG Display planning to repurpose them for the iPhone.Apple’s ultra-thin OLED iPad Pro fails to spark sales surgeAs well-received as the 2024 iPad Pro and its OLED screen was, it failed to spark as many buyers to upgrade as expected. Now a new report says that the low demand, and little prospect of it increasing, has prompted LG Display to change from iPad Pro to iPhone screens.According to The Elec, despite switching from one size OLED screen to another, the repurposing of the production line is a major endeavor. The work will cost an estimated $1.4 billion. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Thomas Sibilly) The Logi Dock is a great USB-C hub for frequent meeting participants and hybrid workers.Logitech Logi Dock reviewThere are always new ways consumer tech is adapting to the age of video meetings, and the Logi Dock does so by bringing a great microphone and speaker into the USB-C dock on your desk. It has eight ports, including the upstream port connecting your laptop, bringing your setup and audio together in one place. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Amazon’s deals for the New Year continue to trickle in, with today’s latest markdown hitting Apple’s current 16-inch MacBook Pro.Save $250 on Apple’s latest 16-inch MacBook Pro.Pick up the standard 16-inch MacBook Pro in Space Black with an M4 Pro chip for just $2,249 at your choice of Amazon or B&H Photo heading into the weekend. This 2025 discount for the New Year brings the M4 Pro model down to the lowest price across leading Apple resellers.Buy for $2,249 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
