President Trump’s return could extend US stocks’ dominance over global rivals – Reuters
U.S. stocks are extending their lead over global peers and some investors believe that dominance could grow with President Trump's return… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple's Browser Rules Stifle Innovation on iOS, Says UK Regulator
Apple's restrictions on mobile browsers are limiting innovation and holding back new features that could benefit iPhone users, according to provisional findings published today by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). From a report: In its report, the CMA's independent inquiry group determined that Apple's Safari browser policies prevent competing browsers from implementing certain features, such as faster webpage loading technologies. The investigation also revealed that many UK app developers would prefer to offer progressive web apps as an alternative to App Store distribution, but Apple's current iOS limitations make this impractical. Adding to competitive concerns, the regulator highlighted a revenue-sharing agreement between Apple and Google that "significantly reduces their financial incentives to compete" in the mobile browser space on iOS. The CMA also found that both companies can manipulate how users are presented with browser choices, making their own offerings appear as the clearest or easiest options. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Play Street Fighter II, Zelda and 70,000 other games on this $100 retro console
The Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro is a retro-style games console preloaded with more than 70,000 classic games. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple faces antitrust action in the UK over default web browser (but not cloud gaming)
Apple is likely to face antitrust action in the UK over Safari being the default web browser on iPhone. The country’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally concluded that the company abuses its control over iPhone apps. This is likely to see Apple forced to take the same action it already did in the EU – allowing users to choose their default web browser when first setting up a new iPhone … more…

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Create custom emoji in Messages using Genmoji
You can create custom emoji for all those times where you can’t find the right one. Genmoji generates emoji on the fly. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Create custom emoji in Messages using Genmoji
You can create custom emoji for all those times where you can’t find the right one. Genmoji generates emoji on the fly. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple, Google to face UK probe over mobile browsers
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has expressed concerns that Apple and Google's dominance in the mobile ecosystem… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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∞ The Dalrymple Report: Most popular podcasts, Apple One, and iPhones thieves
Apple has released its list of the most popular podcasts of 2024Dave and I go over the highlights from the different categories. Apple One is a bundle of Apple serives that you pay for monthly. Dave thinks that Apple is missing one service that they, and consumers, could benefit from. Be careful this holiday season, iPhone thieves are tracking deliveries of the device. Follow this podcast Brought to you by: LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/DALRYMPLE. Terms and conditions apply. Show Notes: Apple shares the most popular podcasts of 2024 Apple One is missing a key service that could really use some help Apple Devices May Learn to Ignore ‘Hey Siri’ Command From TV Ads Beware Thieves Tracking iPhone Gifts This Holiday Season Shows and movies we're watching The Diplomat, Netflix “For the Record” Podcast hosted by Amy Lively Lincoln Lawyer, Netflix

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iPhone 16 ban: Apple offers $100M investment in Indonesia, govt wants more [U]
Apple has responded to an iPhone 16 ban in Indonesia by offering a ten-fold boost to its manufacturing investments in the country – from $10M to $100M. Update: The Indonesian government has said that it expects more – see the end of the piece. The Indonesian government responded aggressively when Cupertino company fell a little way short of its promised spend in the country, and Apple seems extremely keen to resolve the matter … more…

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New emoji, app store banning drama, and a new Mac mini hub, on the AppleInsider Podcast
The first major M4 Mac mini hub accessory has just been announced, plus we now know what emoji are coming next — and developers are wondering why Apple has removed controversial apps.When it's released, the new Satechi Mac mini hub will let you store up to 4TB of emojisThe buzz around the new, tiny M4 Mac mini is such that doubtlessly there are going to be very many accessories made for it, from sleeves and mounts, to docks and hubs. But Satechi has got in first with a revision to its famous hub that used to fit so neatly under the old model.That could be good news for one of the AppleInsider podcast hosts who has already bought a new M4 Mac mini, and maybe also for the other one, who is wondering what Santa will bring. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple ebooks antitrust investigation closed, likely because it was irrelevant
An Apple ebooks antitrust investigation being carried out by the European Union has been closed without reaching a conclusion. The EU says the probe ended is because the complaint against the company has been withdrawn, but that’s likely because it had become irrelevant … more…

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Apple's browser rules deemed anticompetitive, says UK competition body
Apple's rules about what developers can do within browsers is limiting innovation, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority has determined, as part of its provisional findings from its browser investigation.Safari, Apple's browserIn 2021, the CMA launched its Mobile Ecosystems Market Study, determining that Apple and Google had a duopoly in the realm of mobile ecosystems. While it was found that Apple and Google were in a position to determine how browsers work on iOS and Android, the CMA now says that Apple does restrict competition because of its rules.The provisional findings, released on Friday, say that Apple'd rules "restrict other competitors from being able to deliver new, innovative features that could benefit consumers." It also refers to the concerns of other browser producers who are "unable to offer a full range of browser features, such as faster webpage loading on iPhone." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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AirPods Pro 2 hit record low price of $159 on Amazon
Apple's AirPods Pro 2 have hit an all-time low price of $159, a significant 36% discount off the regular price of $249… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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iPhone Diary: Focus and exposure lock is great in principle, but it’s for sure a beta feature
The Camera Control feature I was most looking forward to was half-press to lock focus and exposure – a key feature of traditional cameras. While I’m very happy to have this in the latest beta, testing it in real-life use definitely confirms its status as the first attempt at a beta feature … more…

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LLM Siri: The wait is frustrating, but the privacy payoff will be worth it
Bloomberg yesterday reported that Apple is currently testing an “LLM Siri” within the company, with the intention of announcing it as an iOS 19 feature. That will likely see it previewed in June at WWDC 2025, but the report says that it won’t actually go live before the spring of 2026 … more…

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EU drops four-year Apple audiobook probe after complaint is withdrawn
The European Union has announced that it has ceased its investigation into how Apple treats rival audiobook developers on the App Store, saying the original complainant has withdrawn.Apple BooksThe EU's probe began in 2020, alongside other antitrust investigations into Apple Pay and the App Store. At that time, an unnamed ebook and audiobook distributor filed a complaint claiming that Apple prevents developers getting important customer data.According to the Wall Street Journal, the European Commission has now closed its investigation. The EU says that the closure is specifically because the complaint was withdrawn, and is not to be taken as a ruling that Apple is correct. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Indonesia rejects Apple's $100 million bid to lift the iPhone 16 ban
Indonesia's government has considered Apple's increased offer of $100 million of investment in the country, but reportedly wants more before it will lift its ban on the iPhone 16 range.Jakarta - Image credit: Tom Fisk/Pexels"Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita held an internal meeting to discuss the proposal," government spokesperson, Febri Hendri Antoni Arif, told local news agency Antara News. "From the government's perspective, of course, we want this investment to be larger."The issue concerns Indonesia's law that smartphones must contain at least 40% of locally manufactured components. This Domestic Content Level law can be assuaged by various methods including innovation development schemes, which Apple has previously preferred. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Rumor: iPhone SE 4 to launch in March 2025
If you’re hankering for the next-gen iPhone SE, it may arrive in March 2025. Per predictions from analysts at Barclays Bank, as well as word from the supply chain, the forthcoming handset is “confirmed” for the March time frame. There does not, though, appear to be any specific basis for the claim other than that […] Source

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If you haven’t already, go update your Apple devices ASAP
Macworld Your mind may be on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, but before you start cooking and shopping, you need to update your Apple device. Apple this week released iOS and iPadOS 18.1.1, macOS 15.1.1, and visionOS 2.1.1 to patch a pair of critical vulnerabilities that have already been exploited in the wild. The update appears to include only two security patches, but they’re extremely important. Both patches fix zero-day vulnerabilities that are known to have been exploited in attacks against Intel-based Macs. That doesn’t mean they haven’t been used to hack Apple silicon devices as well, just that Apple isn’t aware of any such attacks. Both flaws were discovered by Clément Lecigne and Benoît Sevens of Google’s Threat Analysis Group and impact the JavaScriptCore and WebKit components of Apple’s operating systems. Both bugs allow hackers to exploit “maliciously crafted web content” to attack the system. The JavaScript bug allows “arbitrary code execution,” while the WebKit flaw opens the system to a cross-site scripting attack. In the Javascript patch (CVE-2024-44308), Apple fixed the issue with improved checks, while the WebKit fix (CVE-2024-44309) applies improved state management. For older devices, Apple also released iOS 17.7.2 for iPhones X and earlier, as well as iPadOS 17.7.2. Additionally, it rolled out Safari 18.1.2 for macOS Ventura and Sonoma. They all fix the same flaws. To update your iPhone, iPad, or Vision Pro, head over to the Settings app, then General and Software Update. On a Mac, open System Settings, then General and Software Update. And if you’ve read this far, go do it right now.

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Satechi announces M4 Mac mini stand and hub peripheral
This could come in handy. Accessory maker Satechi has announced its new M4 Mac mini stand and hub, which offers owners of the desktop up to 4TB of fast SSD storage, together with an SD card slot and three USB-A ports. The upcoming device will be similar to the model already available for the previous […] Source

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