By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Wuerthele) A noted analyst has slashed his expectation for Apple stock by about 10% given what he sees to be slower iPhone upgrade rates because of tariffs, and a delayed Siri with Apple Intelligence rollout.Improved Siri’s late arrival will weigh on Apple stock, says Morgan StanleyIn a note to investors written by Morgan Stanley’s Erik Woodring, Apple’s headwinds have been re-evaluated. The most recent fears for Apple’s bottom line appear to be postponement of Siri upgrades, higher product import costs because of Trump administration tariffs, with both leading to lower earnings per share.While Woodring remains bullish on what may be a redesigned iPhone 17 driving sales, he’s less certain about other avenues of success. He’s decreased calendar year 2025 iPhone shipments a bit, with sales in 2025 being flat year-over-year, as opposed to an increase. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) Apple delivered a new addition to its iPhone lineup with the iPhone 16e. It’s a flagship device with the core iPhone experience at a lower price tag, but it won’t be for everybody.iPhone 16e review: Apple’s new affordable iPhoneMany users were hoping to see a new iPhone SE 4 in the spring of 2025. Instead, Apple dropped the iPhone 16e.It’s been divisive in its short time on the market, as users rebel against its perceived high price tag. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Backing up one of the several rumors about the thickness of the expected iPhone 17 Slim, a new report claims that it around a third thinner than some other iPhone models.Render of a possible iPhone 17 Slim designSome previous reports of the thickness of the forthcoming slimmer iPhone in the iPhone 17 range have insisted that battery issues mean it can be no less than 6mm. However, one report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has claimed it will be 5.5mm, and now a leak from “Ice Universe” backs that up.According to a post on Chinese social media site Weibo, the iPhone 17 Slim (in translation), “has a camera bump of 4.0mm and a total of 9.5mm.” Rumor Score: Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are expected to get a much better cooling system, with vapor chamber technology rumored to keep the A19 Pro running at top performance for longer.Renders of what the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max could look like: Render source – AppleInsiderApple’s chip designs used in the newest iPhone models are fast, but can be easily affected by heat. After processing a task for a prolonged period of time, or in hot environmental conditions, the chip will often throttle itself to minimize damage.For the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, this may not be the case because of an important addition. In a Weibo post, serial leaker “Instant Digital” claims the models will be using vapor chamber cooling. Rumor Score: Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) The Apple Account Card feature is coming to six more countries very soon, although it isn’t available for all users yet.Apple Account Card on an iPhoneApple Account Card is a feature of Apple Wallet, where users can deposit money that can then be spent on Apple Services and products. Rather than being akin to the Apple Card or Daily Cash services, it’s a descendent of the old iTunes Pass that was originally phased out in 2022.Since then, Apple Account Card has been available in the US, and a few other countries, but reportedly it is now expanding to Austria, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK. According to a tweet from Nicolas Alvarez, the feature is said to either be available in these countries now, or possibly “it will be enabled in a future software update.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) After a week on pre-order, Apple’s refreshed iPad Air with M3 processors is now available to buy immediately and the first pre-ordered ones are arriving in users’ hands.The new iPad Air together with the Magic Keyboard, sold separately — image credit: AppleApple announced the new M3 11-inch iPad Air and 13-inch iPad Air on March 4, 2025. Unusually, Apple did not do its usual taking down of the online store or even having any delay, as instead pre-orders were being taken immediately.Then just as with the iPhone 16e, there has also not been the familiar situation of the most popular configurations being immediately placed on back-order. Throughout the pre-order period, at least most colors and configurations of both the 11-inch and 13-inch models remained available for shipping to arrive on launch day. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Apple’s latest Macs with updated Apple Silicon are arriving in customer’s homes, which include the new, blue MacBook Air and more powerful Mac Studio.Mac Studio with M4 Max and M3 Ultra is hereThe new Macs were announced via press release after CEO Tim Cook’s brief tease the week prior. While these are basic spec bump upgrades, they’re also a sign of Apple’s continued commitment to regular updates.Apple didn’t do much to upgrade the MacBook Air beyond adding M4 and the improved 12MP webcam with Center Stage. It also swapped the space gray option for a new blue color. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Chip Loder) Search and Spotlight use Apple Intelligence in macOS Sequoia to suggest results to user queries. Here’s how to turn it off.In macOS Sequoia you can turn off AI-enabled searches.With the release of macOS Sequoia 15.3 and iOS 18, Apple added a number of new Apple Intelligence features to both operating systems.In macOS, Apple Intelligence can now interact with both Search and Siri, as well as with ChatGPT (which gets installed as an extension if you enable it). Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Brian Patterson) The Bluetti Elite 200 is quiet and very handy in a power cut or off-grid situations, but its sheer weight could put off some users.Bluetti Elite 200The rise of portable power stations in recent years is a boon for consumers, as manufacturers push to create smaller, more powerful, quiet, and cost-effective options.The comfort and peace of mind that comes with knowing you’ll have electricity during a blackout can be measured in the work files saved, the food unspoiled, and the availability of electronics and vital equipment when everything goes dark. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) Apple has announced a new immersive content experience for the Apple Vision Pro in the form of a Metallica concert, which will be available on March 14.Apple has a new immersive experience called “Metallica” — Image Credit: AppleWith high-resolution 180-degree video from the band’s M72 tour in Mexico City, viewers will be able to experience performances of three full Metallica songs: “Whiplash,” “One,” and “Enter Sandman.”Apple’s latest immersive experience, simply dubbed “Metallica,” will offer “unprecedented access” to James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo, from wide-angle views of the band to points as close as the famed Snake Pit. The announcement was posted on the Apple website. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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