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- 01:17 amTikTok to return to Apple App Store Thursday
Apple will finally return TikTok to the App Store after receiving a letter from US Attorney General Pam Bondi.TikTok returning to Apple App StoreApps controlled by Chinese company ByteDance were banned on January 19 due to failing to meet requirements set by a law. On January 20, newly inaugurated President Trump signed an executive order that aimed to restore TikTok's operation in the United States for 75 days.The President doesn't have the authority to stop the Department of Justice from enforcing laws, so companies like Apple and Google were cautious and didn't restore the app to their app stores. According to a report from Bloomberg, the newly appointed Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter to Apple, which has resulted in the promised return of TikTok. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:40 amApple To Restore TikTok To US App Store Following Justice Department Letter
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple will restore TikTok to the U.S. App Store on Thursday (source paywalled; alternative source), following a letter from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. From the report: Apple, along with Alphabet's Google, removed TikTok in the US to comply with a law passed last year. In a Jan. 20 executive order, Trump said he instructed the attorney general "not to take any action to enforce the act for a period of 75 days from today to allow my administration an opportunity to determine the appropriate course forward." Apple confirmed the app will return "Thursday evening." Developing... Read more of this story at Slashdot.12:33 amTikTok set to return to App Store tonight ahead of new iPhone launch next week
Breaking news from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg: Trump’s attorney general Pam Bondi has reportedly penned a letter to Apple that grants the company permission to restore TikTok in the App Store. more…12:12 amLaCie Rugged Pro5 SSD review: Incredibly fast portable storage that will hold up to the elements | AppleInsiderLaCie Rugged Pro5 SSD review: Incredibly fast portable storage that will hold up to the elements
With the release of the Rugged SSD Pro5, LaCie becomes one of the very first to release a Thunderbolt 5 device. We got one in our studio and we test it out with the latest Macs.LaCie Rugged Pro5 SSD review: LaCie released one of the very first Thunderbolt 5 portable SSDsThis new pro-level portable storage device was first shown off at CES 2025. Fortunately, it was only a short time before it went up for order.Apple was quick on the uptake of Thunderbolt 5 as the latest MacBook Pro and Mac mini support the stand. We had one of the latter on hand to test this out with. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our ForumsThursday February 1311:59 pmWhatsApp begins rolling out chat themes to everyone
WhatsApp on Thursday announced another update coming for its users. Starting today, WhatsApp will provide multiple chat theme options for both iOS and Android users, so that they can make chats unique with “colorful chat bubbles and new wallpapers.” more…11:30 pmThis realistic concept shows what the iPhone 17 Air might look like in real life
We’ve been hearing a lot of rumors about an “iPhone 17 Air” recently as Apple seems to be working on an ultra-slim iPhone to be announced later this year. After seeing some low-resolution leaked images showing the back of this new iPhone, a realistic concept now gives us a better idea of what it will look like in real life. more…10:52 pmTrain for your future IT career with this 169-hour bundle
Want a future-proof career path? Get the IT and cybersecurity training you need with this affordable bundle, on sale now for less than $25. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)10:40 pmApple Teases Special Product Launch Coming Next Week
Apple CEO Tim Took took to X today to tease a special Apple product launch happening next week on Wednesday, February 19. 9to5Mac reports: Few specific details were shared, but Cook did include a brief video featuring the Apple logo in silver plus the following words: "Get ready to meet the newest member of the family. Wednesday, February 19. #AppleLaunch" [...] The most likely product is the brand new iPhone SE 4, which rumors suggest will pack a variety of powerful upgrades. [...] There are several other hardware possibilities for the February 19 launch. We're currently expecting at least three other products to debut in the near future: the M4 MacBook Air, an M3 iPad Air, and a new 11th generation base model iPad. Reading into the teaser, the silver color does subtly give off Mac vibes, so perhaps the M4 MacBook Air is coming. The circle design in the video has some wondering if AirTag 2 could be the focus of the launch. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, however, doesn't believe that's the case. Gurman suggests the iPhone SE 4 will be the new product. That would make the circle a potential reference to the device's single rear camera. Read more of this story at Slashdot.10:29 pmAirPods Pro 3 will get redesign, upgraded ANC, new Apple H3 chip
The AirPods Pro 3 are anticipated to launch in September with the iPhone 17 series, featuring three new enhancements: Apple's new H3 chip… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.10:26 pmRare business card signed by Steve Jobs goes up for auction
From time to time, we see some rare items related to Apple’s early days going up for auction. If you’re one of the people who collect such items, RR Auction is now auctioning off a rare business card signed by Steve Jobs – if you have a few thousand dollars to spend. more…10:22 pmTalking About Writing on CCATP
Adam Engst and Allison Sheridan discuss writing, editing, and how modern tools can improve the process and the results.Read original article10:15 pmSeverance is a rare Apple streaming success, based on latest Nielsen viewership numbers | 9 to 5 MacSeverance is a rare Apple streaming success, based on latest Nielsen viewership numbers
Severance might just have had Apple’s best viewership performance for a drama, according to the just-released Nielsen streaming charts which covers the week commencing Jan 13th. This is the first time Nielsen has published data covering the period in which the second season of Severance started airing. Despite only premiering on the Friday of the week covered by the stats, Severance managed to hit number four on the top 10 original series chart, with almost 600 million minutes viewed. more…09:42 pmAirPods Pro 3: Three new features are coming this year
AirPods Pro 3 are coming later this year. Despite Apple continuing to make AirPods Pro 2 better with new software features, there’s still a hardware successor on the way soon. AirPods Pro 3 are expected to arrive in September alongside the iPhone 17 line, here are three new features we’re looking forward to. more…09:02 pmApple Original Films celebrates the premiere of ‘The Gorge’ with stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller | Mac Daily NewsApple Original Films celebrates the premiere of ‘The Gorge’ with stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller
Apple Original Films hosted the world premiere for its highly anticipated feature “The Gorge,” starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:25 pmRumor Replay: Apple launch next week, iOS 18.4 beta, new Studio Display, more
This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: an Apple product launch is happening next week, plus the iOS 18.4 beta, new Studio Display, and more. Here are this week’s Apple rumors. more…08:10 pmApple Studio Display could get a big technology upgrade
Find out why an Apple Studio Display mini-LED upgrade would further enhance the visual appeal of this gorgeous monitor. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)07:55 pmHow to reset iPhone’s keyboard dictionary to fix autocorrect glitches
If you find that autocorrect suddenly offers up strange words, you may need to reset the keyboard dictionary on your iPhone or iPad. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)07:45 pmNew Apple TV+ debut has Anya Taylor-Joy slay monsters, and reviewers dig it
Last weekend, Apple TV+ gave its biggest movie of the year a major platform at the Super Bowl. This weekend, TV+ is celebrating Valentine’s Day with an actual full-length film premiere. The Gorge, starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller, arrives on Apple TV+ this Friday, February 14—and early reviews just dropped. more…07:44 pmUpdated Apple Studio Display with miniLED, ProMotion expected in late 2025
Apple could make a change to its relatively small screen collection, with claims it is working on an updated Apple Studio Display for release later in 2025.Apple Studio DisplayAside from Apple's Mac models with displays, consisting of the 24-inch iMac and the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro lineups, the company does offer a few external screens. That selection is rather limited at the moment, consisting of the Apple Pro Display XDR and the Apple Studio Display, both of which have yet to have any updates.If a claim from Display Supply Chain Consultants' Ross Young is correct, Apple could be upgrading the Apple Studio Display for the first time. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:33 pmApple starts sales of refurbished M4 MacBook Pro and M4 Mac mini computers
Apple has, for the first time since their October 2024 launch, included MacBook Pro and Mac mini models equipped with M4 series chips… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.