One of the stars of "Shrinking," specifically Jessica Williams, has posted on Instagram that filming has concluded for season four. Apple hasn't said anything about when the season will air, but this development means sooner, rather than later. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
John Ternus' social media team has posted a video on X, clearly reminiscent of the back of a MacBook Pro. In the video, a spotlight pans up, and ends on a wall. Maybe teasing the return of a lit Apple logo on the back of the computer? We'll see soon enough. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple has chosen to use a different image in South Korea to promote the iPad mini in South Korea, likely over fears that the version used the rest of the world might resemble an offensive gesture mocking the size of someone's manhood.An iPad mini promotional image from Apple's website in most of the world [top], and the same image in South Korea [bottom]The launch of the updated iPad mini with OLED has unexpectedly sparked a bit of controversy. One of its marketing images was edited due to allegedly displaying what could be considered an offensive gesture.The regional online Apple Store for South Korea looks a lot like others around the world. However, according to ITHome, one image showing the thin profile of the iPad mini has had its hand removed from view. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple's HomeView hasn't shipped yet, but Amazon is already staking out more of the smart home with five new Alexa devices designed for everything from entertainment to sleep.New Alexa devices from AmazonThe October 28 announcement follows Apple's recent expansion into smart-home displays. Apple introduced HomeView earlier in October, bringing Siri AI, facial recognition, and Apple Home controls to a shared household screen.Amazon's latest products address some of the same needs, but the company is spreading those capabilities across several devices. Alongside its traditional speakers and displays, Amazon is introducing products designed specifically for the nightstand and displaying family photos. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
There are a couple of reasons why your iPhone Duo won't see a connected external drive, but more importantly, there's a solution.This Lexar external drive works fine with an iPhone 17 Pro Max, but the iPhone Duo can't see it.So you have an external drive that plugs into the USB-C port of your old iPhone perfectly fine. But when you connect it to your iPhone Duo, nothing happens.Not to build up suspense here, there are two possible solutions. One is that if you have the iPhone Duo in a case, take it out and try again. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Hours ahead of Apple's expected touch-enabled MacBook Pro launch, a leaker backs up rumors about price rises and changes to the hinge.The current M5 Pro MacBook Pro, sans OLEDApple is holding a "Pro and Tell" press event on Wednesday, with it capping off a week of updates. That event is expected to include not only the iPad mini, iMac, and M6 MacBook Pro for members of the media to try out, but also an OLED MacBook Pro.The evening before the event, Weibo leaker Fixed Focus Digital decided to post about the upcoming launch and what to expect. Bumping up an earlier post saying it would be an OLED display with the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, they added a bit more detail about the major changes. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
The memory crisis isn't going to be solved before 2030, and there's a new shortage brewing that's just going to make things worse and more expensive.Memory chips are in high demand. It's not going to get better anytime soon. - Image credit: SK HynixManufacturers and consumers are already dealing with the effects of high memory demand caused primarily through AI data center and infrastructure buildouts. Now, it seems that the problem will be affecting more components, and for years longer than anyone really expected.In its Q3 financial results released on Wednesday, memory maker SK Hynix claims it achieved revenues of 104 trillion won ($77 billion) and a net profit of 39.7 trillion won ($29 billion), thanks to record sales. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
It seemed such a simple idea when Steve Jobs announced the App Store and Apple's 30% cut, especially when compared to the costs of selling boxed software at retail. South Korea is just the latest country to put that model at risk.South Korea has fined Apple and Google over their App Store practicesAccording to AP News, South Korea has joined the ranks of countries fining Apple over App Store practices. The Korea Media and Communication Commission has fined both Apple and Google after some years of investigations.Apple has been fined $15.5 million, while Google's fine is double that at $32 million. It's over a 2021 South Korean law regarding how App Stores must not prevent developers from using payment systems other than the store operators' own. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
A prolific leaker on X has continued his macOS 27.2 code dives. And in the latest one, he's found Dynamic Island graphics for AirPods, battery alerts and more. It was previously rumored that the notch would be gone in the OLED MacBook Pro, but it's more certain now. We'll all see together later today. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
On Wednesday, Apple debuted a pair of new user testimonies. The first, shown here, is another lifesaving story. The second is an impressive story about a man who started his fitness journey at 340 pounds, shedding more than 150 pounds along the way. Both are ads, sure, but they're also worth your time to watch. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
