By news@appleinsider.com (Thomas Sibilly) The Aurzen ZIP is a pocketable tri-fold projector that makes it easier than ever to bring big-screen entertainment on the go.Aurzen ZIP Projector reviewThere’s a lot of tech that has benefited from miniaturization and foldability over the years. I grew up familiar with the convenience of a Nintendo DS, and today people can enjoy the advantages of foldable phones.The Aurzen ZIP successfully applies this design solution to a projector that can fit in your hand, pocket, or bag. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) There’s been a quiet battle between banks to be the next Apple Card issuer as Goldman Sachs moves on, but another battle is brewing between networks to take over from Mastercard.Apple Card could go with Visa for payment networkApple is set to move Apple Card from Goldman Sachs at some point soon, but Apple could switch payment networks in the process. Goldman Sachs previously suggested it wanted to rid itself of Apple Card in 12 to 15 months as of November 2023 — so the move is past due.Before the card issuer changes, however, Apple may choose to sign a new contract with a different payment network. The current network is Mastercard, but according to a report from The Wall Street Journal, Visa and American Express are fighting for the position. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Two popular OWC Thunderbolt dock options are eligible for exclusive deals knocking up to $110 off. Pair them with your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro to connect peripherals with ease.Get exclusive coupon savings on OWC Thunderbolt docks – Image credit: OWCPick up the 11-port Thunderbolt 4 docking station for your Mac at the discounted rate of $149.99 when you shop through this activation link and enter promo code APPLEINSIDER in your shopping cart. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) It looks like you can finally update your Apple Watch to watchOS 11.4.watchOS 11.4 has been reissued Apple had released watchOS 11.4 briefly on Monday, before quickly pulling it down — roughly two minutes after it went live. Now, it seems as though Apple has reissued the update, once again making it available for download.It is not clear why the update was pulled in the first place. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Apple is researching how to best add a touch-sensitive component that a user can customize to the Apple Vision Pro, that is very much like the Action Button on the iPhone.Detail from the patent showing a top down view of one possible location for a touch-sensitive control on Apple Vision ProIf it works, add it to everything. The Action Button started life on the Apple Watch Ultra in 2022, but then came to the iPhone 15 Pro, and is now on all models of the iPhone 16.Now a newly-granted patent shows that Apple has fully researched giving the Apple Vision Pro an Action Button in the form of a touch-sensitive region. The patent, originally filed in June 2023, is called “Electronic Devices with Finger Sensors.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The App Store hosted a number of VPN apps with ties to a Chinese military-affiliated company sanctioned by the US, with millions of downloads between them all.An iPhone on a Chinese flagUsers are often warned of the dangers of the Internet, with privacy issues prompting some to sign up for a VPN service. While there are many legitimate iPhone VPN services on the market, some have been found to be a potential national security risk.A report from research group Tech Transparency Project looked into the top 100 free virtual private network (VPN) services offered in the App Store to users in the U.S. in 2024. In tracing the corporate ownership of each, the investigation found that one in five were owned by Chinese companies. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Wuerthele) Apple’s 2025 Mac Studio brings with it the latest Apple Silicon chips and a few more changes that power users will love. One model is a must-buy, and the other is still excellent — but very clearly not for everybody.The Mac Studio takes its usual external appearance once againThe Mac Studio isn’t called the Mac Pro, but it might as well be. Like the Mac Pro, the Mac Studio is as much computing power as Apple can bring to bear, in a compact metal box.In 2025, that legacy of power remains intact. For now, it’s faster than the fastest Mac Pro, albeit minus PCI-E slots. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Apple has now officially confirmed that its iOS Find My feature has been enabled in South Korea, following years of public demand.Find My working in South Korea — image credit: AppleJust about the only place in the world where you couldn’t use Find My was South Korea. That was for reasons that were never stated but appeared to be related to local laws that arguably allowed the government access to location data.Following public demand, Apple said in September 2024 that it would be bringing the service to the country. Then during the beta testing of iOS 18.4, Find My was enabled in South Korea. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Thomas Sibilly) The Kick75 is a colorful hybrid profile keyboard that lowers the threshold for keyboard customization.Nuphy Kick75 Keyboard reviewPeople often have to choose between a low-profile and high-profile keyboard, while the Kick75 provides a “why not both” design. You can switch out the key switches, caps, and some plates to switch between different profiles.The Kick75 was designed over three years, gaining a retro flare inspired from both Nike sneakers and 8-bit games. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) A new rumor suggests Apple will cut support for three iPhone models in iOS 19, which contradicts a previous rumor.iOS 19 will be announced during WWDC 2025Apple has a lot of iPhone models available in the world, and many of them still get regular OS or security updates. A rumor shared in December suggested Apple wouldn’t change its compatibility list for iOS 19, but that may not be the case.A new rumor claiming the compatible models would change with iOS 19 was posted on a private social media account and reported on first by 9to5Mac. The models being dropped in iOS 19 are rumored to be iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
