By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple has bestowed the top spot in the annual 2025 Apple Podcasts Award to “Hysterical,” honoring the seven-part show for its high quality as well as longevity in the podcast charts.Dan Taberski with the 2024 Apple Podcasts Award for ‘Hysterical’Each year, the Apple Podcasts award is given out by Apple to the show that demonstrates quality and innovation in podcasting. For 2024, that award went to “Hysterical.”A seven-part series produced by Wondery and Audacy’s Pineapple Street Studios, “Hysterical” investigates how an illness spread among a group of New York high school girls. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple has updated most of its iPad lineup in 2024, with the iPad mini the latest. Here’s how to choose the best tablet for your budget this holiday season.Apple’s iPad rangeApple offers its iPads at a wide array of price points. The price range covers everyone from value-oriented consumers to those with heftier budgets and greater demands.The iPad is no exception to this. There’s the entry-level iPad if you want a cheap but usable tablet, to the iPad Pro at the highest end of the scale. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) A minister in Indonesia says the local government expects Apple to shortly offer $1 billion in investment, in order to end the country’s ban on iPhone 16 sales.Members of the Apple Developer Academies in IndonesiaApple used to qualify for Indonesia’s import regulations because it invested in development opportunities there, but then fell short of its promised commitment. Since the end of October 2024, the Indonesian government has banned all iPhone 16 sales.According to Reuters, Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani first told Indonesian lawmakers that the country will raise its requirements. The minister then said publicly that he expects to see a $1 billion investment commitment from Apple within a week. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Tired of juggling between Apple Notes and Calculator? A math feature in iOS 18 lets you solve equations instantly with just a quick settings tweak.How to tweak math results in Apple NotesIf you’re like most people, the Apple Notes app on your iPhone is a go-to for jotting down ideas, to-do lists, and even the occasional math equation. It’s quick, convenient, and always just a tap away. But Notes can actually solve equations for you.The new math result feature in iOS 18’s Notes app transforms how you handle equations during note-taking. Instead of relying on a separate calculator or switching apps mid-task, Notes can now recognize, calculate, and display results directly in your document. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Taiwan joins the short list of countries with Apple Vision Pro on December 17 after a round of pre-orders starting on December 5.Apple Vision Pro coming to TaiwanApple’s first foray into spatial computing has seen a slow rollout since its launch in February 2024. With the addition of Taiwan, there are thirteen countries where Apple Vision Pro can be purchased.The news was shared on the localized Taiwan Apple Newsroom, first discovered by MacRumors. The headset has proven difficult for Apple to sell given its high price point and limited native app selection. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) The Keychron K2 HE is a mechanical keyboard with magnetic switches that have adjustable actuation points, which can be used for incredible control while gaming, executing macros, and more.Keychron K2 HE reviewKeychron continues to impress with its wide lineup of keyboards aimed at every conceivable kind of user. The company even split off into another entity called Lemokey with gaming keyboards and peripherals.The latest from Keychron is the K2 HE, which uses a magnetic switch for every key. That means the user can program the actuation distance of each key and add multiple actions based on actuation distance. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) An exclusive deal discounts the upgraded M4 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro by a staggering $330, with free 2-day shipping in time for the holidays.Save $330 on a premium 16-inch MacBook Pro 2024 with M4 Pro.The lowest price on record is available exclusively for AppleInsider readers, with Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo dropping the Space Black MacBook Pro 16-inch with 48GB RAM and 512GB storage down to $2,569. This reflects a $330 discount off retail on the M4 Pro model with 14-core CPU and 20-core GPU and is the lowest price available on this configuration per our 16-inch MacBook Pro Price Guide.Save $330 at B&H Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Appleinsider Staff) Looking to upgrade your desktop setup? Cyber Monday is the perfect opportunity to snag an iMac at a discount, with some of the year’s best deals on Apple’s powerful all-in-one computers.Save up to $250 on Apple’s newest iMac with M4.We’ve gathered the top iMac discounts available this Cyber Monday, so you can quickly identify the best choice for your budget and preferences. These deals are valid for only a few more hours and stock can sell out quickly, so if you’re ready to order, now is your chance.M4 iMac deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Coinbase has added Apple Pay support to its Onramp payment feature for third-party apps, making it easier for iPhone owners to buy cryptocurrency from their devices.Image credit: CoinbaseCoinbase Onramp is a tool for app developers that helps them enable users to buy cryptocurrencies rapidly. It is now supporting Apple Pay as a payment method for Coinbase Onramp, when used for fiat-to-crypto purchases.For developers, Coinbase Onramp is intended as a way to simplify the process of users turning fiat currencies like dollars into cryptocurrencies. Typically, this is a lengthy process, which can require users to bounce between multiple apps, and deal with know-your-customer (KYC) identity verification. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Baseus has a good selection of charging products everyone needs with Qi2, 45W PD chargers, & 100W cables — and we’ve got them all on our testing tables.Baseus makes charging easy with compact batteries, cables, and power adaptersOne of my go-to gifts during the holidays is charging accessories. If you’re like me, you likely have family members coming to you to “borrow” your chargers, cables, or battery packs at every turn.Instead of slowly lending out all of your gear, help your friends and family out by giving them what they need. Yep, it’s the socks of the modern age, but they’ll thank you for it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
