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- 03:58 pmFoxconn wants a bigger cut of India's production incentive subsidies
Apple's iPhone assembly partner Foxconn has asked the Indian government for larger payments from a manufacturing fund, because other companies failed to meet standards.Production in a Foxconn facility - Image Credit: FoxconnApple's increased production of iPhones in India was aided by the introduction of production-linked incentive schemes (PLI), promising funds to companies manufacturing in the country. Foxconn now wants a bigger cut of the subsidy pie.Foxconn and Dixon Technologies India are requesting for the Indian government to bump up their subsidies under PLI schemes. The companies have already received approval for payments for reaching production targets, but they want more, reports Bloomberg. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:33 pmNew Mythic Quest season 4 trailer just arrived from Apple TV+
Apple TV+ has two big returning series coming this month: Severance and Mythic Quest. The two shows are polar opposites, but both promise to be a treat for viewers. Today, Apple has released the first trailer for Mythic Quest season 4—and it looks very good. more…03:10 pmDell ‘borrows’ Apple’s Pro and Pro Max product names
Get ready for the Dell Pro Max. The company rebranded all its PCs with names that should sound very familiar to Apple users. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)03:08 pmTwo new smart rings offer AFib detection for $380, or gold for $1,900
Oura remains the king of the smart ring business – at least until Apple enters the arena – but two competitors are trying very different approaches in launching their own models. French branch Circular hasn’t made much progress to date, thanks to a plastic construction and an absence of wireless charging, but it has fixed both issues in its latest model … more…03:01 pmApple fires employees over charity donation matching fraud
Apple has reportedly terminated approximately 50 employees at its Cupertino headquarters following an internal investigation that… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:38 pmThis new Apple product could be the sleeper hit of 2025
Apple’s AirTag item tracker has been a huge hit since it was first released in April 2021. Look around, and you’ll see the circular accessory attached to keys, backpacks, and suitcases everywhere. This year, Apple will release AirTag 2 – its first-ever hardware upgrade to the product. I think it has the potential to be an under-the-radar success. more…02:37 pmTSMC's Arizona plant starts making a second Apple chip
TSMC's chip foundry in Arizona is not just making one Apple chip, as a second Apple design is reportedly now in production at the facility.TSMC office sign - Image Credit: TSMCIn September, TSMC finally started to produce chips at its Arizona foundry, which had been under construction since 2020. Four months later, the facility is seemingly expanding its capabilities.According to sources of Tim Culpan, TSMC Arizona is producing its second Apple product. It's reportedly manufacturing SiPs (Systems in package) for the Apple Watch. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:30 pmGet a smartphone the size of a credit card for just $95
This little phone is about the size of a credit card, but it's still packed with everything you may expect from a smartphone. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)02:29 pmWashington State suing T-Mobile over data breach impacting 79 million people
Washington State is suing T-Mobile over a 2021 security breach which exposed the personal data of some 79 million people, including 2M Washington residents. Data exposed included social security numbers, phone numbers, physical addresses, unique IMEI numbers, and driver’s license information. The carrier is accused of failing to follow industry-standard cybersecurity processes, which allowed the breach to go unnoticed for four months … more…02:15 pmApple spring event 2025: Expected date, time and new product rumors
Macworld Expectations are high that Apple is planning a number of new product releases in the spring 2025 time frame, but will the company hold a spring event, and if it does, when will Apple’s spring event take place. Apple doesn’t always hold a spring event, but when it does, it usually takes place in March or April. However, in 2024, when we had almost given up hope of a spring event, Apple surprised us by issuing invites to an event on May 7. In this article, we explain what you need to know about Apple’s spring event, including when it might be held, how to watch it, and what products you can expect to be unveiled. Will Apple hold a spring event in 2025? In the past ten years Apple has held seven spring events, with the exception of 2023, 2020 and 2017 (and there would undoubtedly have been one in 2020 if it wasn’t for the pandemic). Apple’s spring event is one of the three or four big events in Apple’s yearly cycle of announcements. There’s the big iPhone/Mac software announcements at WWDC in the summer, the iPhone launch in September, sometimes we see Apple make Mac and iPad announcements in October or November, and (most years) we get some hardware reveals at a spring event in March or April. At these events Apple executives hit the stage–whether real or virtual–and boast about some recent successes, before revealing what new products are about to launch. For more detail on Apple’s calendar of events, read When is the next Apple event? But will there be an event in spring 2025? There was no second fall event in 2024, with Apple choosing instead to issue press releases regarding M4 series of MacBooks, iMac, and Mac mini. These announcements could certainly have been made at an event if Apple had wished: the new M4 Pro and M4 Max were worthy of attention, as was the new design of the Mac mini. But Apple settled on press releases spread over a few days. Could this be the start of a trend to avoid the immediacy of an event, where smaller news gets dwarfed by the big stories, in favor of a more controlled, staggered release. Probably not, although such a release may be better suited to Macs, which don’t attract the same interest as iPhones do. It’s because there is possibly going to be an iPhone related release in the spring that we think that Apple may hold an event. The new iPhone SE is expected to launch in that time frame and Apple is likely to want to attract as much attention as possible for that iPhone and its support for Apple Intelligence. (Here’s how to get Apple Intelligence on your iPhone if you have a compatible model.) When is the Spring Apple event 2024? We don’t yet know when (or if) there will be an Apple event this spring. But we can make some educated guesses based on when the event has been held in the past, and other events happening around that time. It’s typical for Apple to hold events (other than WWDC) on a Tuesday or a Wednesday. If Apple holds the event on March 11, 18 or 25 it could be selling the new products before its second quarter ends on March 30. Alternatively, If Apple waits until April we wouldn’t expect the event to fall too close to the easter time frame, so April 8 or April 29 would be the most likely dates. Apple held a Spring event on the following dates: 2024: Tuesday May 7: (“Let Loose”): 11 & 14-inch iPad Pro M4, 11 & 14-inch iPad Air M2, Apple Pencil Pro 2023: no event 2022, Tuesday March 8: (“Peek Performance,” virtual): New iPhone SE, new iPad Air, Mac Studio and Studio Display, and new iPhone color options 2021, Tuesday April 20: (“Spring Loaded,” virtual): New iPad Pro and iMac, Apple TV 4K, AirTags, new iPhone color options and iOS 14.7 2020: no event 2019, Monday March 25: (“It’s show time”): Apple Card, and the News+, TV+, and Arcade subscription services 2018, Tuesday March 27: (“Let’s take a field trip”): New iPad and education announcements 2017: no event 2016, Monday March 21: (“Let us loop you in”): iPad Pro, iPhone SE, and software updates 2015, Monday March 9: (“Spring Forward”): Apple Watch, a new MacBook, and iOS 8.2 2014: no event 2013: no event 2012, Wednesday March 7: (“We have something you really have to see. And touch”): 3rd-gen Apple TV and 3rd-gen iPad What time will Apple’s spring event start? You can still watch the spring 2025 event on YouTube. Apple’s events generally start at 10 a.m. in local (California) time, but in May 2024 the event started at 7am PT. Here’s what that time translated to in various locations around the world: U.K.: 3 pm (BST) Central Europe: 4 pm (CEST) U.S.: 7 am (PT), 8 am (MT), 9 am (CT), 10 am (ET) Canada: 7 am (PT), 8 am (MT), 9 am (CT), 10 am (ET) India: 7.30 pm (IST) Singapore and China: 11 pm Japan: next day at 2 am (JST) Australia: 11 pm (AWST), 11.30 pm (ACST), midnight (AEST) New Zealand: next day at 2 am (NZST) If Apple holds the event at the usual time of 10am PT the timing will be as follows (allow for daylight saving time changes, which happen at different times around the world). U.S.: at 10 am (PST/PDT), 11 am (MST/MDT), noon (CST/CDT), 1 pm (EST/EDT) Canada: as above, and 2 pm (AST/ADT) U.K.: at 6 pm (GMT/BST) Europe: at 7pm (CET/CEST), 8 pm (EET/EEST) India: at 10.30 pm (IST) Australia: Next day at 1 am (AWST/AWDT), 2.30 am (ACST/ACDT), 3 am (AEST/AEDT) New Zealand: Next day at 5 am (NZST/NZDT) Apple events generally last between one and two hours. What is the spring event tagline and what does it mean? When Apple announces the tagline for the spring 2025 event there will be a lot of speculation as to what it might indicate about the product announcements. For the May 2024 event the tagline was Let Loose, a phrase that suggested freedom and the idea that creativity will be let loose. The image accompanying the invite was of an Apple Pencil drawing. So when a new range of iPads and a new Apple Pencil were launched it was no real surprise. Since an iPhone announcement is expected, a tagline relating to the iPhone and AI seems likely. What will Apple announce at the spring event? We’ve mentioned the iPhone SE a couole of times, but there are other Apple products due an update: M4 MacBook Air The MacBook Pro, iMac and Mac mini already have M4 chips so it’s time that the MacBook Air got upgraded to the M4. More here: MacBook Air M4 rumors. 11th-gen iPad The 10th-gen iPad launched back in October 2022 and is the only model that doesn’t support Apple Intelligence, so an update to the same A17 Pro chip as the iPad mini seems likely. See: 11th-gen iPad rumors. iPhone SE It’s expected that the new iPhone SE will support Apple Intelligence, which means we will see a processor jump that takes it beyond the iPhone 14 and 15 models still on sale. Rumor has it that this will be known as the iPhone 16 SE. Read: iPhone SE rumors. Other new products We could also see some updates to the Home products. There have been rumors of a faster version of the Apple TV, a HomePod with screen, or a product that combines the two products. We’ll probably be waiting until WWDC in June for the Mac Pro and Mac Studio updates. How to watch Apple’s spring event live The best way to watch would be to get an invite to attend in person, but most of us won’t be so lucky. Fortunately, Apple will also live stream the presentation so everyone can watch along. The first place to try is right at the top of this article where we have embedded Apple’s YouTube stream. You can also watch on Apple’s events page, which will have the live stream on the night. Indeed, the main Apple.com home page should have plenty of coverage while the presentation is happening. If you’ve got an iPhone, an iPad, an Apple TV, or a Mac–assuming the device has sufficiently up-to-date software–you can watch the stream on the TV app. PC owners can also watch but will need to visit Apple’s site as mentioned above. After the event is finished, it will also be available to rewatch in the Podcasts and TV apps, and on Apple’s website. The company has occasionally experimented with streaming announcements on its Twitter page, although we don’t expect it to repeat the strategy this time. Finally, Apple has for certain events in the past held broadcast events in Apple Stores, so it may be worth contacting your nearest outlet to see if they have anything planned. More information about watching the event here: How to watch Apple’s event. Apple What has Apple launched in past spring events? Here’s what Apple has announced at previous spring events: 2024: Tuesday May 7 2023: no event 2022, Tuesday March 8: (“Peek Performance,” virtual): New iPhone SE, new iPad Air, Mac Studio and Studio Display, and new iPhone color options 2021, Tuesday April 20: (“Spring Loaded,” virtual): New iPad Pro and iMac, Apple TV 4K, AirTags, new iPhone color options and iOS 14.7 2020: no event 2019, Monday March 25: (“It’s show time”): Apple Card, and the News+, TV+, and Arcade subscription services 2018, Tuesday March 27: (“Let’s take a field trip”): New iPad and education announcements 2017: no event 2016, Monday March 21: (“Let us loop you in”): iPad Pro, iPhone SE, and software updates 2015, Monday March 9: (“Spring Forward”): Apple Watch, a new MacBook, and iOS 8.2 2014: no event 2013: no event 2012, Wednesday March 7: (“We have something you really have to see. And touch”): 3rd-gen Apple TV and 3rd-gen iPad What happens at an Apple event? Like most tech-company launch events, it will feature both fluff and substance. Expect some tedious bragging at the beginning; this may cover such topics as operating system adoption rates, hardware customer reviews, and eco-friendly manufacturing policies. But Apple wouldn’t hold an event if there wasn’t something worth hearing, and we should get into proper announcements within 10 minutes or so. Generally, you can expect multiple separate announcements at an Apple event.02:01 pmIndonesia upholds iPhone 16 sales ban despite Apple’s $1 billion offer
Despite Apple's commitment to invest $1 billion in Indonesia, the country upheld its ban on iPhone 16 sales on Wednesday due to a negotiation… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:00 pmHow to create a toggling Lock Screen wallpaper [Pro Tip]
In just a few minutes, you can create a cool iPhone Lock Screen wallpaper that can switch between two images with just a tap. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:41 pmRayNeo X3 Pro AR take us another step closer to Apple Glasses
Apple’s long-term goal for Vision Pro is believed to be an Apple Glasses product, in which an ordinary-looking pair of glasses will be able to display both text and AR content. We’ve seen some competitors take early steps in that direction, and the RayNeo X3 Pro AR glasses look like the closest thing we’ve yet seen in a real-world product … more…01:13 pmMultiple Apple employees fired for Matching Grants fraud; six charged so far
Around fifty Apple employees have been fired for allegedly defrauding the company via its Matching Grants program, in which the company agrees to match charitable donations made by employees. So far, six of the former Bay Area employees have also been charged with tax fraud relating to fake donations … more…01:09 pmApple employees fired over charity donation matching fraud
Apple has reportedly fired around 50 employees for misusing a charitable grants program, taking the funds for themselves as extra pay.Apple ParkApple, like other major employers, offer various grants and programs to help employees and charities. After an investigation, it appears that some employees have decided to misappropriate grant funds to line their pockiets.Around 50 employees were fired from Apple's Cupertino headquarters, for misusing the Matching Gifts program. A corporate social responsibility initiative, it is intended to match the donations of employees to non-profit organizations. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:00 pmMeta Scraps Fact-Checkers, Loosens Content Restrictions
Fact-checkers are headed to the dustbin of history at Meta. "We will end the current third-party fact-checking program in the United States and instead begin moving to a Community Notes program," Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan announced in a company blog on Tuesday. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.01:00 pmAffordable iPad stylus copies one of Apple Pencil Pro’s best features
The Geo Digital Pencil from ESR costs a quarter of what Apple Pencil Pro does, but both iPad styli support Apple’s Find My network. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)12:46 pmPlugable dock lets even an M1 MacBook Pro support five external monitors
Depending on the model, an Apple Silicon MacBook Pro officially supports between one and three external displays, but a software workaround lets you boost that number. The new Plugable UD-7400PD dock takes advantage of that fact to provide a very neat way to allow even an M1 MacBook Pro to simultaneously drive up to five external monitors … more…12:44 pmBest Apple Watch deals this month
Macworld The Apple Watch is the best smartwatch on the market for many, offering a high-quality smartwatch experience, but it’s not cheap—starting at $399/£399 for the Apple Watch Series 10. However, you don’t have to pay full price for an Apple Watch. Right now resellers are offering some fantastic deals on the Apple Watch. In this article, we share the best Apple Watch deals you can get right now so you don’t have to pay full price. But if you’re trying to choose the right Apple Watch model for you, take a look at our Best Apple Watch buying guide. Best Apple Watch deals The Apple Watch Series 10 arrived in September 2024. It’s going to be a while until we start to see really big discounts, but when we do, you’ll find them here. The arrival of the Series 10 marks the end of the Apple Watch Series 9, which Apple discontinued. Despite that, it is likely to remain on sale from resellers for some time–and you could take advantage of some decent discounts. The Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Ultra 2 haven’t been updated. U.S. Amazon, Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm): $330 ($69 off with coupon, MSRP $399) Amazon, Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm): $360 ($69 off with coupon, MSRP $429) Amazon, Apple Watch SE 2 (40mm): $189 ($60 off, MSRP $249) Amazon, Apple Watch SE 2 (44mm): $229 ($50 off, MSRP $279) U.K. Amazon U.K. and others have already started discounting the Apple Watch Series 10, and we’re seeing moderate savings across the rest of the range. Note that retailers frequently make a point of matching one another’s prices, so if a deal below catches your eye, there’s a good chance it will be available from another company too–see the price comparison tools further down. Where all things are equal we tend to prefer John Lewis because of its two-year warranties, but you may favour a different vendor. Amazon, Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm): £382 (£17 off, RRP £399) John Lewis, Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm): £409 (£20 off, RRP £429) KRCS, Apple Watch SE (2022, 40mm): £214.62 (£4.38 off, RRP £219) KRCS, Apple Watch SE (2022, 44mm): £244.02 (£4.98 off, RRP £249) Argos, Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm): £299 (£100 off, RRP was £399–Clearance) Argos, Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm): £329 (£100 off, RRP was £429–Clearance) Use our automated price trackers below to compare prices for the most popular models across various retailers. Best Apple Watch Series 10 deals The Apple Watch 10 (2024 model) starts at $399/£399 for the aluminum 41mm version and $429/£429 for the 44mm model. It’s an extra $100/£100 for cellular. It costs the same as the Series 9 did. Apple Watch Series 10, 42mm, from $399/£399 Retailer Price $329 View Deal $329 View Deal $329 View Deal $399 View Deal 399 View Deal $399 View Deal $399.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Apple Watch Series 10, 46mm, from $429/£429 Retailer Price $359 View Deal $359 View Deal $399 View Deal $429 View Deal $429.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best Apple Watch Ultra 2 deals The Apple Watch Ultra 2 (2023 model) starts at $799/£799. It comes with cellular. The original Ultra previously sold for $799/£849, so the U.K. price is better this time. Apple Watch Ultra 2, from $799/£799 New Refurbished Retailer Price $799 View Deal $799.99 View Deal $849.55 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Apple Watch Ultra 2 (2023) GPS + Cellular 49 mm – Titanium Natural Titanium – Ocean band Blue $503.97 View Deal Apple Watch Ultra 2 (2023) GPS + Cellular 49 mm – Titanium Natural Titanium – Alpine loop Blue $567 View Deal Apple Watch Ultra (2023) GPS + Cellular 49 mm – Titanium Natural Titanium – Alpine loop Starlight $599 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Best Apple Watch SE (2022) deals The Apple Watch SE (2022 model) starts at $249/£219 (was £259) for the 40mm version. It’s an extra $50/£50 for cellular. Retailer Price $199 View Deal $199 View Deal $199 View Deal $249 View Deal $249.99 View Deal $299.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The 44mm version of the Apple Watch SE 2 starts at $279/£249 (was £299). Retailer Price $229 View Deal $279 View Deal $279 View Deal $279.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best Apple Watch Series 9 deals The Apple Watch 9 (2023 model) has been discontinued, but you may still see a deal or two. Apple Watch Series 9, 41mm, was $399/£399. New Refurbished Retailer Price $319.99 View Deal $399 View Deal $399 View Deal $399.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Apple Watch Series 9 (2023) GPS + Cellular 41 mm – Aluminium Silver – Sport band Blue $273.74 View Deal Apple Watch Series 9 (2023) GPS 41 mm – Aluminium Silver – Sport band Blue $275.71 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket Apple Watch Series 9, 45mm, was $429/£429. Retailer Price $429.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Where to buy an Apple Watch If you’re simply looking to pick up an Apple Watch regardless of price, there are plenty of stores that sell not only the latest Apple Watch Series, but older variants of the Apple Watch that aren’t available from Apple any more—some at significant savings, too. Apple Watch buyers in the U.S. can check out the following stores: Apple Amazon Best Buy Costco Target Walmart If you’re based in the U.K., you can pick up an Apple Watch from the following retailers: Apple Amazon Argos Carphone Warehouse Currys John Lewis KRCS Very Where to buy an Apple Watch with Cellular You’ve also got the option of picking up an Apple Watch with a cellular contract, allowing it to function as a standalone device that doesn’t need to be tethered to your phone to make calls and send texts. Amazon and other retailers sell the Apple Watch with cellular and you can usually find discounts on most models, though not as deep as the GPS versions. Here are the sales we’re tracking this month: All of the major U.S. carriers sell the Apple Watch and offer trade-in deals: T-Mobile Verizon AT&T Carriers in the UK that stock the Apple Watch include: EE O2 Vodafone Best refurbished Apple Watch deals One of the best places to look for Apple Watch deals all year round is the Apple Refurbished Store. There, you’ll find huge Apple Watch discounts, sometimes even on the latest models. These Apple Watches have been returned to Apple for various reasons, and then completely revamped for resale. One of the major benefits of buying a refurbished Watch from Apple is that it will come with a one-year warranty so Apple may fix or replace it for free should anything happen to it in that first year. In the U.S. you can get an Apple Watch Series 9, either generation of Ultra, or the SE for less than full price. You can, for example, save $120 on a refurbished 2nd-gen Apple Watch Ultra. Get a refurbished Apple Watch at Apple's refurbished store (U.S.) In the U.K. you can save money on an Apple Watch Series 7, 8, or 9, either generation of Ultra, or the Apple Watch SE. For instance, you can save up to £100 on a refurbished Apple Watch 9. Get a refurbished Apple Watch at Apple's refurbished store (U.K.) For more information on this topic, read Should I buy a refurbished Apple Watch? See our roundup of the best Apple Watch bands, as well as our roundup of the best stands and charging docks. Also, note that Apple has left the power adapter out of the box for the Apple Watch Series 6 and later. Read: Which plug do I need for my Apple Watch? If this is your first time buying and using an Apple Watch, we’ve also got helpful tips on how to use the Apple Watch.12:12 pmIndonesia says Apple's $1 billion investment isn't enough to lift iPhone 16 ban
The Indonesian government says it will not lift its ban on sales of the iPhone 16 despite Apple committing to $1 billion in manufacturing within the country.Jakarta - Image credit: Tom Fisk/PexelsIndonesia has long operated what's called a local content mandate, meaning that devices sold there had to have 35%-40% of their components sourced within the country. For years, though, companies including Apple could seemingly get around that high bar by instead investing in development and jobs in the country, but not any more.Following reports of a meeting between government officials and Apple executives, Reuters says that Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita has now confirmed reports that Apple has made a deal to invest $1 billion in a new facility. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums