By news@appleinsider.com (Stephen Silver) A man who worked for UPS for five years has been arrested by Texas authorities for $200,000 in theft, Florida is considering harsher laws for people who use AirTags to stalk, and more, all on this week’s Apple crime blotter.All-electric UPS truckA 37-year-old Texas man who worked for UPS for five years has been charged in a “high-end theft” case. He is accused of stealing parcels, including “Apple iPhones, Apple iPads, and various smartwatches.”According to a Facebook post by the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office Facebook page, the man is also accused of stealing jewelry, power tools, and “luxury designer items such as Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Ferragamo, and Dior handbags, wallets, and accessories.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) A new report claims that Apple is planning to mark the 20th anniversary of the iPhone with a significant redesign, but perhaps not as dramatically different as it did for the iPhone X in 2007.Apple may release the iPhone fold as part of its iPhone 20th anniversary rangeWhile it’s rumored that iOS 19 will feature a dramatic redesign, Apple’s next iPhone is expected to physically resemble the current iPhone 16 range — except for the rear cameras. Now a new report from Bloomberg claims that Apple is gearing up for a significant iPhone redesign for the models released in 2027.”[The] the company is preparing a major shake-up for the iPhone’s 20-year anniversary,” it says, “including a foldable version and a bold new Pro model that makes more extensive use of glass.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Charles Martin) The British Broadcasting Corporation has complained to a UK antitrust authority that Apple and Google’s news services, such as Apple News, diminish its branding by downplaying where it gets its new stories.Apple has now disabled news summaries after damaging inaccuracies were reported.The new accusations come in the midst of an ongoing investigation by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over the two tech giants’ dominance in web browser engines and smartphone operating systems. The new complaint from the BBC suggests that aggregate news services minimize credit for the providers of the news those programs feature.Because the BBC gets its budget from a unique “licence fee” model, it depends on worldwide brand recognition and respect for its efforts to justify its funding. Its income derives in large part from a fee paid by everyone in the UK who has a TV or radio. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) Newly available on Mac, “Palworld” goes beyond the typical monster battle game by incorporating tried and true survival crafting mechanics, but its crossplay implementation leaves something to be desired.Palworld is an open-world survival crafting game with collectible monsters. Image Credit: Pocketpair, Inc.With a unique mix of cartoon-like aesthetics and dark humor, Palworld offers an exciting, action-packed experience that’ll bring you hours’ worth of fun. The game is also somewhat of a meme, often being described as “Pokemon with guns.”There’s much more to it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) A Japanese chipmaker you’ve probably never heard of wants to power Apple’s future artificial intelligence server farms.Manufacturing for AppleRapidus, Japan’s ambitious semiconductor startup, is moving quickly toward becoming a key supplier for advanced AI chips. The company has reportedly initiated talks with Apple, Google, Meta, Amazon and Microsoft.The supplier is aiming to secure agreements for mass-producing cutting-edge 2-nanometer chips by 2027. Although it trails behind TSMC, Rapidus CEO Atsuyoshi Koike believes the company can close that gap with more advanced manufacturing techniques. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) President Trump has pushed back TikTok’s ban date again, saying that his administration has made “tremendous progress” on a deal to “save TikTok.”Image Credit: lechenie-narkomanii on PixabayWhen Trump took office on January 20, he gave TikTok two and a half months to sell to an American company or face a nationwide ban. The ban was initially set to go into effect on April 5, but once again, Trump has pushed it back with an executive order, setting the new deadline to June 18.”My Administration has been working very hard on a Deal to SAVE TIKTOK, and we have made tremendous progress,” President Trump posted to Truth Social on Friday. “The Deal requires more work to ensure all necessary approvals are signed, which is why I am signing an Executive Order to keep TikTok up and running for an additional 75 days.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) Apple’s iconic iPhone may soon cost you about double what it costs now, as analysts predict a 43% price increase in response to U.S. tariffs on imports from China and elsewhere in the world.The iPhone 16 Pro Max could reach a price point of around $2300.On April 2, or “Liberation Day” as President Trump called it, a new assortment of “reciprocal” tariffs was applied against every foreign country in the Apple supply chain. While there’s a minimum 10% tariff on all goods coming into the United States, imports from China were hit with a 54% tariff.Unsurprisingly, Apple’s stock price suffered, as it took a dive of more than 9% in the period immediately following the announcement of Trump’s tariffs. The iPhone maker was previously able to negotiate a tariff exemption during President Trump’s first term in office, but it looks like that won’t happen this time around. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher and Mike Wuerthele) Investment bank Morgan Stanley has told investors that while Apple may have brought forward some iPhone 16 production ahead of Trump’s new tariffs, there is little more it can do to mitigate a $33 billion cost increase it is about to incur.Apple reportedly stepped up importing iPhones ahead of the tariff announcementPresident Trump did not expect China to retaliate against his tariffs, and Morgan Stanley says its analysts didn’t even contemplate tariffs being this high. But reportedly, Apple did at least expect that it would fail to get exemptions this time around.According to a Morgan Stanley note to investors seen by AppleInsider, the company’s analysts claim to know that “Apple has pulled forward some iPhone builds.” There are no further details, but depending on the quantity of iPhones already completed and imported into the US, Apple could hold off price increases for a time. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) One of Apple’s most controversial stores never opened, but a virtual tour that can be viewed on Apple Vision Pro brings the dream back to life.Apple’s Federation Square building render. Credit: Filip ChudzinskiApple’s plan to build a flagship store in Melbourne’s Federation Square sparked immediate backlash — and was ultimately canceled. Now, a virtual recreation offers a glimpse of what could have been.In 2017, Apple announced its intention to open a global flagship in the heart of Melbourne, marking its first in the Southern Hemisphere. Designed in partnership with Foster + Partners, the multilevel glass pavilion would have anchored the southeast corner of Federation Square. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher and Mike Wuerthele) President Trump’s announcement of tariffs and retaliatory measures by China has seen Apple’s shares drop to their lowest point since June 2024, as investors predict rising iPhone prices and falling sales.Tim Cook at the White House — image credit: AppleThe sweeping tariffs introduced by Trump will affect every single one of the every single one”>very many countries Apple relies on for its manufacturing. Consequently, as with all technology firms, the company’s share price took an immediate battering — but now it’s getting worse.In response to the purportedly reciprocal Trump tariffs, China has announced its own retaliatory ones. Trump is levying a 54% import tax on China, now Chinese firms importing goods from the US will face a 34% tariff. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
