By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Another rumor about the expected iPhone 17e claims that Apple is close to starting trial manufacturing of it, about a year before it’s due to launch.iPhone 16e is a great budget device, though we miss MagSafeThe only previous rumor about an iPhone 17e came from leaker “Fixed Focus Digital” in February 2025. Now the same leaker is back to say more, if slightly tediously.”The transformation of the 17e production line has been put on the agenda…,” he or she writes on Weibo (in translation.) “Riddle: There will still be 17e next year, and now it is almost in the trial production stage.” Rumor Score: Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Chip Loder) OpenAI has added enhanced integration of ChatGPT with macOS for search, writing, coding, and more. This is what you need to know.OpenAI announces more ChatGPT integrations with macOS.In March, OpenAI announced better integration with macOS apps called “Work with Apps on macOS.” The new features work with all tiers of ChatGPT, including the free tier.With the new version (1.2025.057), pressing Option + Space or clicking the ChatGPT icon in the menu bar enables ChatGPT to work with running apps. You may also notice a new “Work with Apps” button in the ChatGPT interface in active apps. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) If a new rumor is to be believed, the iPhone 17 Pro might be available in a familiar-looking Sky Blue color option.The iPhone 17 Pro might be available in a color similar to the Sierra Blue of the iPhone 13 Pro. Image Credit: AppleInsiderAs a whole, the iPhone 17 Pro is expected to introduce radical visual changes, with many sources claiming the device will feature a redesigned camera bump. We’ve also heard a lot about the materials and features of the iPhone 17 Pro, but there have been few claims about the color options Apple plans to offer.Now, leaker Majin Bu claims to have the details on the exclusive color that’s expected to debut with Apple’s 2025 flagship. In a post on their website, the leaker says that the iPhone 17 Pro will be available in “YuangFeng Blue” or Sky Blue, which would look similar to the recently introduced M4 MacBook Air and M3 iPad Air. Rumor Score: Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple’s latest ad spot demonstrates how Apple Intelligence can make your dating profile better, thanks to Clean Up in iOS 18 Photos.A still from Apple’s new Clean Up ad spot – Image Credit: AppleOne of the early features of Apple Intelligence, Clean Up is a Photos tool that can be used to remove unwanted objects from within a picture. Its effectiveness is aptly demonstrated in a new ad from Apple.Posted to YouTube on Monday, the video titled “Clean Up Photos: Flex” shows a young man showing off his physique to the iPhone 16’s camera. The photographs are all taken by an older woman, using an iPhone 16. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple is now on its third round for its current generation of developer betas, testing new builds of iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, macOS 15.5, tvOS 18.5, watchOS 11.5, and visionOS 2.5.Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. The third round of testing for iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, macOS 15.5, tvOS 18.5, watchOS 11.5, and visionOS 2.5 arrived after the second, which landed on April 14. The first round for this generation was handed out on March 17.The third iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 developer betas share build number 22F5053j, replacing 22F5053f. The third macOS Sequoia 15.5 build uses number 24F5053j, up from 24F5053f. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) As Trump reportedly pressures countries to limit their business dealings with China, the Chinese government has threatened retaliation which could seriously affect Apple.Tim Cook and Donal Trump in 2019 — image credit: White HouseChina previously called Trump’s trade war a joke and said it would not retaliate further than matching what was then said to be a 125% tariff imposed by the US. That tariff was then revealed to actually be 145%, and China did not escalate its own tariffs — although it did halt rare earth mineral exports.Now, however, CNBC reports that China has responded to what appears to be Trump’s next move. While not announced by Trump or any other country involved, it is believed that isolating China is a key part of the White House’s tariff negotiations worldwide. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Bargain hunters looking for the best MacBook Pro deals can save hundreds on a variety of configurations, with current M4 and closeout M3 configs up to $800 off.The lowest price period is on the closeout M3 model with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, which is marked down to $1,099, a $500 discount off the original MSRP.MacBook Pro deals offering up to $800 off are in effect. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) On the latest episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, your host breaks down the latest Matter development on long-range devices, Arlo adds more HomeKit support, and we round up the best Find My devices.HomeKit Insider PodcastChipolo has announced its latest Find My-enabled tracker with the colorful Chipolo Pop. It comes in six different colors, has a built-in keychain hole, and has a replaceable CR2032 battery.Unlike its predecessor, the new model works with both Apple Find My and Google Find My Device. They start at $29 for one, or four for $89. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Cupertino has paid Apple $12.1 million, settling a sales tax dispute that reshapes how tech giants and cities do business in California.Apple ParkSince 1998, Apple has treated all of its online sales within California as if they originated in Cupertino. That arrangement allowed the city to collect 1% of Apple’s 7.25% sales tax, according to Silicon Valley.In its latest move to resolve the long-running dispute, City Council approved the payment during a Tuesday meeting with no discussion. The refund covers sales tax revenue Apple generated between January 2023 and June 2024. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) The European Union denies that it has been holding off on fining firms including Apple and Meta because of concerns of reprisals from Trump.An EU flag with the App Store logoReports began in January 2025 that the European Union and the European Commission were holding off on fines and rulings as they waited to see the impact of the Trump administration. Then more recently, it was specifically claimed that a decision to announce fines had been delayed at the last moment.That delay was said to be in order to avoid announcing fines while officials from various EU member states were meeting with Trump to negotiate on tariffs. According to Politico, the EU has now publicly stated that it will enforce its Digital Markets Act (DMA) on any infringing company, whether in the US or not. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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