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- 04:33 pmApple releases new silicone cases alongside iPhone 16e
Apple wants you to keep your iPhone 16e looking brand new with its lineup of new silicone cases.iPhone 16e silicone casesOn Wednesday, Apple announced the brand new iPhone 16e, a budget-friendly entry into the iPhone 16 lineup. This pared-down model is designed to replace the iPhone SE as Apple's budget-friendly, entry-level phone.As anticipated, Apple has also launched a lineup of silicone cases for the newest model. The colors include Lake Green, Fuchsia, Winter Blue, White, and Black. This is a bit pared down compared to the iPhone 16 cases Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:32 pmApple shares video with more details about the new iPhone 16e
As expected, Apple on Wednesday announced a new iPhone called the “iPhone 16e,” which aims to be a more affordable option for those who want a more modern phone at a cheaper price. After publishing the press release on its website, the company also shared a video with more details about the iPhone 16e. more…04:31 pmApple's C1 modem signals the end of its Qualcomm dependence
Apple has finally introduced its first in-house modem, the C1, marking a major shift in its hardware strategy.iPhone 16eFor years, Apple has relied on Qualcomm for iPhone modems, but that relationship has been winding down. The company took a big step toward independence in 2019 when it acquired Intel's smartphone modem business for $1 billion.That move set the stage for Apple to develop its own 5G modem, cutting out third-party suppliers and ensuring tighter hardware integration. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:29 pmApple debuts iPhone 16e with powerful A18 chip, starting at $599
Apple today announced iPhone 16e, a new addition to the iPhone 16 lineup that offers powerful capabilities at a more affordable price… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:24 pmApple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:Apple debuts iPhone 16e: A powerful new member of the iPhone 16 family04:24 pmApple announces “iPhone 16e” to replace iPhone SE, starts at $599 for 128GB
Lower-end iPhone replaces both the old iPhone SE and the aging iPhone 14.04:20 pmApple just discontinued three products: the iPhone SE, iPhone 14 and 14 Plus
Today Apple launched its first product of the year, the brand new iPhone 16e. As part of introducing a new iPhone, however, the company has also discontinued three existing models: the iPhone SE, iPhone 14 and 14 Plus. more…04:13 pmNew iPhone 16e offers Apple Intelligence at a low price point
Apple's new iPhone 16e is the heir apparent to the iPhone SE, with the new model delivering Face ID and Apple Intelligence at a lower price point.iPhone 16e - Image Credit: AppleLaunched on Wednesday, the iPhone 16e is a massive rebranding of the iPhone SE, both in terms of name and specification. While it's unclear at this time what the "e" specifically means, it does at least denote it as possibly an "essential" version of the main iPhone family.It is a major change from the iPhone SE's iPhone 8 design to a much more modern vision. The latest edition now uses the design language used by the iPhone 14, with practically the same size and shape as the two-year-old flagship. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:05 pmToday in Apple history: Photoshop debuts as a Mac exclusive
On February 19, 1990, Adobe shipped the first commercial version of Photoshop. The software (and Macs) changed the image editing game. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)04:02 pmApple reveals C1, its first in-house 5G iPhone modem, replacing Qualcomm
After years of development, Apple has unveiled what it calls C1, its first-ever in-house cellular modem. Apple’s latest silicon replaces Qualcomm modem chips previously required for 5G connectivity in the iPhone. more…04:00 pmApple launches new iPhone 16e: Here’s everything you need to know
Apple has officially taken the wraps off of the all-new iPhone 16e. The device features an all-new design paired with the A18 chip inside, a 48MP camera, and full Apple Intelligence support. It also features the first-ever Apple-designed 5G cellular modem, the C1 chip. The new iPhone 16e starts at $599 for 128GB and will be available to pre-order Friday, with the first orders arriving on February 28. more…03:54 pmIs the Apple Store down? Here’s why
Macworld When the Apple Store goes offline it’s usually an indication that Apple is about to launch a new product. On February 19, the morning that the iPhone SE arrived, Apple pulled its store offline before 11am ET, ahead of the new phone’s arrival. Why is the Apple Store down? Are you having trouble browsing the Apple Store online? There are a few reasons why the Apple Store might be offline. It could be because Apple is preparing to launch new products at an event, or it could be because Apple is about to start taking pre-orders for a new product. If you are reading this story and it’s the day of an Apple Event then yes, the store is down. Apple has taken it offline while it prepares for new product launches. The store always tends to go offline just before an event–to find out if an event is expected today read: When is Apple’s next event? Even if there isn’t an event planned, there’s also the possibility that the Apple Store could be closed while Apple updates it with new products that will launch later–or perhaps new products are up for pre-order, as was the case on Friday, September 13, 2024, when the iPhone 16 became available. Wondering whether there are new products expected? Take a look at our New Apple Products round-up. Sometimes Apple just issues a press release relating to new products that it won’t be announcing at an event. However, don’t jump to the conclusion that if the store is down it means new Apple products are coming, that isn’t always the case. The store might be down due to connectivity issues and for scheduled maintenance. For example, on April 24, 2023, we saw the store go down twice only to go back online without an update. Check the state of Apple’s servers here. Why the Apple Store is down today? The Apple Store is offline because it is February 19 and Apple is planning to release the new iPhone SE 4. The store went down before 11am ET, but since this isn’t an event, the store could come back online at any time. Events usually start at 10am PT, or, if you aren’t based there: U.S.: 10 a.m. (PDT), 11 a.m. (MDT), 12 p.m. (CDT), 1 p.m. (EDT) U.K.: 6 p.m. (BST) Europe: 7 p.m. (CEST) 8 p.m. (EEST) Canada: 10 a.m. (PDT), 11 a.m. (MDT), 12 p.m. (CDT), 1 p.m. (EDT), 2 p.m. (ADT) India: 10.30 p.m. (IST) Hong Kong, Singapore and China: The following day at 1 a.m. Australia: The following day at 1 a.m. (AWST), 2.30 a.m. (ACST), 3 a.m. (AEST) New Zealand: The following day at 5 a.m. (NZST) As well last the new iPhone 16 range Apple launched new Apple Watches and new AirPods at the September 9 event. What time does the Apple Store usually go down? You may be wondering what time the Apple Store goes down and when Apple makes the announcement. Events tend to start at 10 a.m. at Apple’s HQ in California, which is 1 p.m. ET and 6 p.m. U.K. time. The Apple Store tends to go down at around 5 a.m. ET, 4 a.m. PT, 12 p.m. UK time on those days. If there is no event and the Apple Store is down it could be because Apple is about to issue new product news in a press release. The news usually arrives at around 11 a.m. ET, 8 a.m. PT, and 4 p.m. in the UK. If it is an event day expect the store to be offline until shortly after the event ends. When the site goes down before pre-orders start it usually happens a few hours before the pre-orders are set to start. For example, when the iPhone 15 launched on September 15, preorders were set for 8 a.m. ET, 5 a.m. PT and 1 p.m. in the U.K., the site was offline from a few hours before. In 2024 the timings are the same. Other reasons why the Apple Store could be down However, there are other reasons why the Apple Store can be down, so if you are here on a day when there is no event or pre-orders planned, check the other reasons why the Apple Store could be down below. Apple could be updating the online store Before we explain how to check the status of Apple’s online store, we should first explain the possible reasons why the store might be down. The most exciting reason is that Apple could be updating the store with new products. Apple tends to shut down the Apple Store while it updates the range of products available, whether it be removing old products and adjusting pricing or featuring the latest iPhone or iPad. The tell-tale difference between server issues and Apple updating the Store is the splash page that you land on. If the Apple Store is down due to product changes, a message along the lines of ‘We’ll be right back’ (It used to say: ‘We’ll be back soon’) should be displayed. If this is the case, you don’t need to do anything else: there are no server issues, you just need to sit tight and wait for Apple to update the Store. The Apple Store is down However, if when you try to access the Apple Store you get a 404 error message (or if the site isn’t performing as you’d expect) then there may be an issue with Apple’s servers. To determine whether this is the issue, you can skip the next section and read about how to check the system status below. You are using an outdated version of Safari or macOS If you’re struggling to access the Apple Store, while other people are having no problems, it might be due to your outdated software. If this is the case the message ‘unsupported browser version’ will display when trying to visit the page on older versions. The store also appears to be unavailable when any of the older macOS versions, including macOS Yosemite or Sierra, on other browsers. The likes of Chrome and Firefox will not work unless you update to a recent build. This is thought to be an attempt by Apple to protect its customers from any potential threats. How to check Apple’s System Status The first step in establishing whether the Apple Store is down (apart from going on the site itself!) is to visit Apple’s System Status website. This site displays the current status of every Apple service, from iOS device activations to iCloud and, of course, the Apple Online Store. It not only informs users of any potential problems with the online services, but also gives users a heads up on any scheduled maintenance that could cause issues. It also indicates whether there were recent disruptions that have now been resolved. If you see a message next to the Apple Online Store status, click it. It should bring up more details about the issue including the duration of the outage and the issues that users would have/are experiencing. Read next: How to get an education discount at Apple Check crowdsourced status websites Apple’s System Status site isn’t the only place to find up-to-date information on the status of the Apple Store. Down Detector is a hugely popular third-party status website that relies on crowdsourced information from users to provide up-to-date statuses on a range of online services from PayPal to Steam and the Apple Store too. The site allows users to report issues and allows you to see past issues that have affected the performance of the service. It also features a handy heat map of live outages, so you can see whether the issue is local to your city/region/country. Another good resource is the aptly named Is It Down Right Now?. The site offers similar data to Down Detector but also features a grid displaying access speeds over the past few days. It works in a different way to Down Detector though, as you have to search for the service via URL, and at the time of writing, it checks the status of the entire Apple website, not specifically the Apple Store. Read next: How to use the Apple Education Store03:23 pmApple TV+ is becoming a crime thriller destination, and its next might be the best yet
Apple TV+ has become known as a go-to streamer for sci-fi shows, such as Severance, Foundation, Dark Matter, and Silo. But the service has a growing slate of top-tier crime thrillers in its catalog too, and the next one—Dope Thief—looks like it could be the best yet. more…03:21 pmApple Says UK Regulator's Remedy Options on Mobile Browsers Will Hit Innovation
Apple has told Britain's competition regulator that some of the remedy options proposed by the watchdog to address concerns in the mobile browser market would impact the iPhone maker's incentive to innovate. From a report: The responses from Apple and Google to the regulator's investigation in the supply of mobile browsers and browser engines and the distribution of cloud gaming services through app stores on mobile devices in the country were published on the government website on Wednesday. Read more of this story at Slashdot.03:05 pmApple is launching a new product today, here’s what to expect
Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that Apple will launch a new product today, Wednesday, February 19. The most likely release is the much-anticipated iPhone SE 4, but there are a few other possibilities. Here’s everything you need to know. more…03:01 pmApple says UK regulator’s mobile browser ‘remedy’ will stifle innovation
Apple has told UK's competition regulator that some of the remedy options proposed by the watchdog to address concerns in the mobile… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:46 pmUK competition regulator wants iPhone browser competition, but Apple not allowed to win | 9 to 5 MacUK competition regulator wants iPhone browser competition, but Apple not allowed to win
The UK competition watchdog has effectively told Apple that it must allow free and open competition between iPhone web browsers, but at the same time Safari cannot be better than its competitors. Apple has responded by stating that making new features available within WebKit “would lead to free-riding” by developers creating competing browsers … more…02:30 pmProtect up to 10 devices from online threats with Norton 360 Premium
Norton 360 is a comprehensive tool that offers multiple layers of protection for 10 devices, including antivirus, antimalware, VPN and more. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:58 pmApple set to launch new lower-cost iPhone
Apple is preparing to unveil its newest budget iPhone model this Wednesday, aiming to capture a larger slice of the mid-range smartphone… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:54 pmApple forcefully refutes UK's claims about mobile browsing
While a UK regulator continues to say iPhone browsers rules are anticompetitive, Apple's detailed response says these findings are wrong and unlawful, plus proposed remedies will create the problems they are supposed to solve.Safari, Apple's browserIn November 2024, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) released a preliminary report asserting that Apple's rules about web browsers on iPhone were limiting app developers' ability to innovate. Alongside Apple's filing, the CMA has now also published its own summary of Apple's position, following a meeting with the company in December 2024.Where the CMA wants to impose remedies, similar to the EU's Digital Markets Act, on what it sees as anticompetitive issues, Apple says that there are no such issues. Apple also repeatedly questions the legality of the CMA's intention to impose remedies — and says these remedies will themselves cause harm to developers and consumers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums