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- Monday April 14
- 12:20 amApple’s exemption from ‘reciprocal’ tariff isn’t permanent, per Trump administration
In case the continuously evolving tariff news hasn’t been confusing enough, there’s now another twist to the story. According to the Trump administration, the exemption from the 125% reciprocal tariff is only temporary, and a tariff will apply to smartphones, laptops, and more in “a month or two.” more… - Sunday April 13
- 06:54 pmAmazon slashes M4 iPad Pro to $899, Apple Pencil Pro $99
Price drops of up to $200 off have been issued on Apple's M4 iPad Pro, with prices starting at $899. Plus, grab an Apple Pencil Pro for just $99.Grab an M4 iPad Pro for $899.We're keeping tabs on the best iPad deals this weekend and today's top offers include markdowns on Apple's current iPad Pro, along with a fresh price drop on the Apple Pencil Pro.Pick up the standard M4 11-inch iPad Pro for $899, a discount of $100 off retail. This Standard Glass spec with 256GB capacity and Wi-Fi connectivity is eligible in your choice of Space Black or Silver. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums - 05:51 pmNetflix's 'iHostage' drama retells Amsterdam Apple Store's fatal standoff
The 2022 hostage situation at an Apple Store in Amsterdam has been turned into a Netflix drama, with "iHostage" exploring the events of the five-hour standoff.iHostage - Image Credit: NetflixA trailer for the Netflix crime drama "iHostage" on YouTube teases the upcoming release of the film on the streaming service. While Netflix often releases films and shows based on real events, "iHostage" is unusual as it's set in an Apple Store.The film is inspired by the real-life hostage situation that occurred in February 2022. A man walked into an Apple Store and took a hostage at gunpoint, resulting in a tense standoff between the man and police. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums - 05:50 pmThe Apple Watch SE 2 is $79 Off
Apple’s budget watch is a safe buy for those who want the features but not the premium price. Today, the Apple Watch SE 2 40mm GPS is down to just $169.97 from its original price of $250 on Amazon. The Apple Watch SE 2 has all the essentials of a daily smartwatch, including a heart […] The post appeared first on iLounge. - 05:49 pmApple might debut more Apple Intelligence Siri features soon
The New York Times recently reported that Apple plans to launch the delayed Apple Intelligence Siri functions this fall season. Apple in March told users that the personalized Siri would ‘take longer than expected’, and said that they might come later. Reuters claims that Apple is planning to push back the release to 2026. However, […] The post appeared first on iLounge. - 05:48 pmFrance starts moving to support iPhone digital identity cards
The French government is moving to develop identity cards in digital form for the iPhone. Identity cards are widely accepted in France as an alternative to driving licenses and passports. It’s believed that around 25 million use them and do not need other official documents to show proof of identity. In the latest news, the […] The post appeared first on iLounge. - 05:48 pmiPhone 16 ban lifted in Indonesia
The Indonesian government recently lifted the ban on iPhone 16 smartphones in the country, allowing customers to purchase the latest Apple mobile. After all the red tape and negotiations, the iPhone 16 lineup is finally available in Indonesia. The ban was lifted on March 7, but it took more than a month for Apple to […] The post appeared first on iLounge. - 04:50 pmiPhone & Mac tariff reprieve only temporary
Apple's reprieve from Trump's reciprocal tariffs against Chinese imports of iPhones and Macs is only temporary, as tariffs aimed at semiconductor imports will be arriving within a few months.Tim Cook and Donald Trump in a meeting at the White House in 2018Late on Friday, Apple was granted a massive benefit from President Donald Trump, in the form of tariff exemptions applying against imports from China. However, it seems that those exemptions will only be temporary, as other tariffs are on the way.According to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick speaking to ABC News, it is only a temporary reprieve. While iPhone, iPad, and Mac imports won't be subject to the 145% reciprocal tariff that applies to Chinese imports, Lutnick says a "semiconductor tariff" will be applied instead. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums - 03:13 pmApple gets a tariff exemption on iPhones and, well, everything else
Macworld After a week of fears, uncertainty, and doubt, President Trump dropped a surprise on Saturday that will be music to Tim Cook’s ears: All of Apple’s products are exempt from the 125 percent tariffs placed this week on China imports. That follows a 90-day pause on tariffs on all other countries. The exemption covers a wide variety of tech products, including smartphones, laptops, hard drives, and, processors, as well as headphones and smart speakers. That’s basically everything Apple sells, with the possible exception of some accessories such as Apple Pencil and Magic Mouse. For now, it seems that it will be business as usual at Apple Park, with no immediate concern of rising prices. However, the situation could change at any moment. Just this week, Trump raised tariffs, paused tariffs, threatened more tariffs, took aim at TSMC by threatening a 100 percent tax, and exempted basically anything with a microchip. So Apple’s reprieve may be temporary. Trump’s moves have been unpredictable—including Saturday’s exemption—so it’s unclear what could happen next. For example, a 20 percent “fentanyl” tariff seemingly remains on China’s imports for all products, and U.S. commerce secretary Howard Lutnick said smartphones and other consumer electronics may still be hit with separate tariffs. So, Trump could decide to levy further tariffs or alter the list of exempted products. But for now, the fears around price hikes, especially with the iPhone 17 just months away, have calmed. - 03:08 pmToday in Apple history: Early iPad rumor gets Apple fans buzzing
On April 13, 2005, a sketchy early rumor suggested Apple was building a tablet computer. This first iPad rumor got the tech world buzzing. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos) - 02:24 pmFans rage as Apple TV+ cancels Mythic Quest (with new season 4 ending)
In a shocker for fans of the show, Apple TV+ canceled "Mythic Quest." But the gaming workplace comedy will get a new season four ending. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos) - 01:55 pmApple Watch to get small hardware changes, big software updates
Apple has some significant changes in mind for both future versions of the Apple Watch, and the software for existing recent models.Future and recent Apple Watch models will get new features in watchOS 12.Amid rumors that future Apple Watch models could gain cameras and additional health sensors, a new report suggests that software changes are also on the way.A new report from Bloomberg suggests that the Apple Watch won't be gaining Apple Intelligence on its hardware directly. However, watchOS 12 will be able to display results from the technology that is powered on a user's other devices. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums - 01:38 pmTim Cook really wants Apple Glass to become a reality
The fabled Apple Glass continues to be in development, with augmented reality glasses still a top priority for CEO Tim Cook to produce.Optimistic renders of what Apple Glass could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsiderHeadset initiatives like the Apple Vision Pro are a gradual step towards smaller, lighter smart glasses that provide augmented reality experiences to the user. This future concept is rumored to be in development at Apple, under the name of Apple Glass.While the Apple Vision Pro has had a relatively shaky start, CEO Tim Cook is still very much interested in producing Apple Glass. He's wanted the product to be created for over a decade. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums - 01:29 pmTim Cook is dead set on beating Meta to ‘industry-leading’ AR glasses: report
Tim Cook really wants Apple to make true AR glasses. He “cares about nothing else”, according to an Apple engineer. That said, building true AR glasses will take a lot of time. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman though, Apple is developing “its own glasses with cameras and microphones” in the meanwhile, similar to . Despite this interim product, AR glasses are Tim Cook’s “top priority.” more… - 01:25 pmiPadOS 19 may finally blur the line between iPad and Mac
Apple may not bring macOS to iPad but it may give them the next best thing with iPadOS 19: a Mac-like experience. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos) - 12:47 pmiPadOS 19 rumored to get more Mac-like in productivity push
Apple's iPadOS 19 at WWDC is rumored to be a more macOS-like update, with boosts to multitasking and productivity potentially making the tablet even more of a workhorse.iOS and iPadOS 19 will be shown off at WWDC this summerAs a format, the iPad doesn't easily lend itself to productivity, outside of art and design. Even with the addition of a keyboard to the mix, it's not quite a full replacement for a MacBook Pro, but it could get closer with some tweaks at WWDC.According to Mark Gurman in Sunday's Bloomberg newsletter, Apple's changes to iPadOS 19 will involve a shift to make the design of its operating system catalog more consistent. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums - 12:39 pmApple reportedly planning ‘lighter and cheaper’ refresh for Vision Pro, more
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is going full steam ahead on a lighter and cheaper version of Apple Vision Pro, addressing some of the biggest pain points with the first generation headset. There’s also a second headset in the works, which aims to reduce latency concerns with real world applications. more… - 12:33 pmFuture Apple Vision Pro rumored to be directly connected to a Mac
While Apple may still be on the road to augmented reality glasses, a detour it is taking along the way is a future Apple Vision Pro that goes far beyond just mirroring a Mac's display.Apple Vision Pro, with a Mac keyboardApple isn't abandoning the Apple Vision Pro concept, despite the repeated calls from naysayers to do so. In the lates Power On newsletter, author Mark Gurman details what he's been told Apple is working on, for one of Apple's follow-on units.The report spits a very fine hair for what's going on with one of the units. A previous report said that Apple had stopped work on glasses that tethered to a Mac. Instead, it is working on a headset that directly connects to a Mac. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums - 12:13 pmGurman: iPadOS 19 to be ‘more like macOS’ in major overhaul
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to make its upcoming iPadOS 19 overhaul “more like macOS.” This comes after many, many years of complaints about the capability of the iPad’s operating system. more… - 08:00 amThis Apple Watch charger is half the price of Apple’s… and it’s portable!
Macworld Apple Watches are known for many things, but battery life is not one of them. You can charge your device overnight or during the day, but either way, you seem to be missing out on some of the robust features. I like to use my Apple Watch both for my morning workouts and to track my sleep, but the battery life makes that nearly impossible. This Apple Watch Wireless Charger is just $14.97 and can be thrown in a purse or easily clipped to any backpack or keyring. This charger works for all Apple Watch series. It can charge Series 4 and 5 Apple Watches once, Series 3 and 2 watches twice, and Series 1 watches can be charged 3 times. You can also kill two birds with one stone by charging your watch and the charger simultaneously so both have maximum power when you’re out of the house. Apple Watch Wireless Charger KeychainSee Deal Whether your Apple-issued charger broke or you just want something more portable and powerful, this 950mAh keychain is a robust option that allows you to get the most out of your Apple Watch while on the go. Get the Apple Watch Wireless Charger Keychain at its lowest ever price: just $14.97 (reg. $49.95). StackSocial prices subject to change.