Major Apple assembler Foxconn’s August sales increase 33%
Major Apple assembler Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., aka Foxconn, saw its revenue rise 33% in August, accelerating from the previous… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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New Bluetooth 6 with Find My improvements could arrive on the iPhone 17
While the iPhone 16 will still have Bluetooth 5, the new Bluetooth 6 is officially on the way, with the new features including one that may bolster Find My.Devices like AirPods rely on BluetoothBluetooth is an important communications technology, enabling hardware like the iPhone and iPad to connect to accessories and other devices. While the world has been using Bluetooth 5 since 2016, a newer version is on the way.Released on Tuesday by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group, the updated Bluetooth Core Specification brings the standard up to version 6. One that introduces a number of feature changes that improve how the technology functions. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Pregnant cardiologist says Apple Watch saved her and her baby
A California pediatric cardiologist says she had an emergency C-section to save her and her unborn baby's life after an Apple Watch alerted her to her undiagnosed heart problems.Apple Watch Series 4 added the EKG featureApple Watch has saved the life of tech pioneers and even Peloton exercise staff, but now it's also saved pregnant women and their children. And it's all because Apple Watch owners are more aware of their health, plus they bring so much useful data to their doctors.According to ABC 10 News San Diego, pediatric cardiologist Rachel Manalo says that when she was pregnant in 2022, she felt her heart racing. At only 18 weeks pregnant, it began to happen increasingly often. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Ready to Glow: iPhone, Apple Watch, and everything else to expect at Apple’s event
Macworld Fall can be relied upon for a few things: baseball playoffs, the changing of the leaves, the emergence of pumpkin spice, and, of course, new iPhones. This year Apple is holding its annual special event on the rare Monday (probably to avoid conflicting with a presidential debate on Tuesday) and the company is expected to make a number of announcements. In the past, Apple’s phone events have varied from those at which it felt like we’d heard rumors about everything going in, to those where it seems like we knew nothing at all. This year feels somewhere in the middle: the rumors are out there, but there’s enough of an “is that it?” feeling that it’s hard not to imagine Apple having something else up its sleeve. In advance of the “It’s Glowtime” presentation next week, here’s a rundown of what to expect (and not) when the video starts rolling. Sweet 16 A new iPhone is, of course, the most sure thing you could expect from a September Apple event. The smartphone still makes up the lion’s share of the company’s revenue, so it’s not about to stop putting a new one out every single year. As usual, expect iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max options in the same physical sizes as last year’s models. While the iPhone 16 line is not expected to sport a radically different look than its predecessor, it will boast a few new tricks. In addition to last year’s Action button making the jump from the Pro to the standard iPhone models, there’s rumored to be a dedicated “Capture” button designed for instant access to the camera–possibly with additional features like touch-sensitive zoom control and the ability to half-press the button for focusing. The camera bump on the back is also expected to change on the standard models, with two vertically aligned lenses that can provide better support for spatial images when shooting in landscape orientation. There are also the usual improvements to processors, with the A18 expected to make its debut across the line, unlike last year when the iPhone 15 Pro got the A17 Pro chip and the iPhone 15 the A16. Apple is also thought to be upping the RAM across the board to better support Apple Intelligence features (more on which in a moment) with 8GB being the new standard. There are also some smaller under-the-hood changes said to be in the works, including stacked battery technology for longer battery life, the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard, and slightly larger screens on the Pro models (without a change in the chassis size). Plus, striking new color options for the iPhone 16–including green, blue, and pink–plus new rose-gold and decidedly brown “bronze” titanium finish for the iPhone Pro models. Learn more about the iPhone 16 possible features. The camera alignment on the new iPhone 16 is rumored to change from the iPhone 15. The camera alignment on the new iPhone 16 is rumored to change from the iPhone 15.Chris Martin / Foundry The camera alignment on the new iPhone 16 is rumored to change from the iPhone 15.Chris Martin / Foundry Chris Martin / Foundry All in all, it feels like a modest upgrade for the year, which means that much of the time will probably be spent talking about…software. Intelligence agency Apple often devotes a significant chunk of its iPhone announcement event talking about software announcements, and this year will likely be no different. The company took the wraps off its iOS 18 update back in June at the Worldwide Developers Conference, but as that event is primarily focused on developers, Apple will surely take the opportunity to show off all the features to the broader audience that tunes in to see the new iPhone. The star of iOS 18 is undoubtedly Apple Intelligence, the suite of AI-powered features that the company is rolling out across its various platforms, including text rewriting and proofreading tools, automatic summaries, and an improved Siri experience. But one complicating factor is that the first of those features are currently part of the beta for iOS 18’s first update, iOS 18.1, and thus probably won’t be available until after the new iPhones ship. Some of the features will take longer yet: Many of the Siri improvements aren’t expected to arrive until next year. Still, don’t expect that to stop Apple from talking about them, especially if they consider these capabilities to be their best chance to sell new phones: Notably, the only existing phones that will be able to run Apple Intelligence are the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, so the iPhone 16 line will expand those options greatly. Are we going to hear more about Apple Intelligence? Count on it. Are we going to hear more about Apple Intelligence? Count on it.Apple Are we going to hear more about Apple Intelligence? Count on it.Apple Apple Apple also often has at least one or two new software enhancements that it ties to its latest hardware—what that will look like this year, we don’t know, but if that Capture button rumor is to be believed, I wouldn’t bet against some new camera features. Watch your ears While the iPhone event is mainly about the iPhone, it’s often not the only announcement that we get at these events: some of the company’s iPhone-adjacent products are likely to get their moments in the sun. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the unveiling of the Apple Watch (though it didn’t ship until early the following year) and Apple will probably take the wraps off its Series 10 version of the smartwatch. Rumors have both sizes getting slightly larger displays and a thinner design, as well as a revamped magnetic attachment system for watchbands, which could be contentious, as it would be the first time older bands don’t work with the new watches. Though the company has also been hard at work on new health sensors for the wearable, it’s run into challenges that have slowed it down–including a patent dispute that means this year’s models won’t have the previously available blood oxygen measurement system–so it may be kind of a sparse year for Apple Watch health features. New versions of AirPods might also be waiting in the wings this year, with two versions of AirPods 4 aiming to replace both the AirPods 3 and the still-on-sale AirPods 2. The higher-end version would feature active noise cancelation, previously only available on AirPods Pro, as well as better audio performance using the same H2 chip also found in the Pro. The lower-end model might eschew the noise cancellation and some of the other features in favor of appealing to a broader market with a cheaper price tag. One thing not to expect? New Macs. Though the company has reportedly been preparing to unleash several computers powered by the same M4 processor found in its most recent iPad Pro, those aren’t thought to be showing up in September, but rather at another event in October. But hey, it’s always good to have something to look forward to.

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Public demand gets Apple to finally announce Find My for South Korea
After years of being the only country that blocks Find My, Apple says it is planning to bring the service to Korea in Spring 2025.National Assembly of the Republic of South KoreaIn July 2024, complaints from users in South Korea reached a point where they were finally petitioning the government to allow Apple's Find My feature to work. Any iPhone made for sale in South Korea had Find My permanently disabled, so it wouldn't work even when the owner was in a different country.Now in a statement on its Korean website, Apple has announced that it plans to bring Find My to the country shortly. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Anker launches Qi2 enabled accessories for new iPhone 16 lineup
I’ve been using Anker products for years, and they’ve never let me down. Whether it’s a power bank, a charging station, or a USB-C cable, Anker always delivers solid, reliable gear. Their newly launched MagGo series fits that same mold. Here’s a quick look at what these new releases bring and if they are something you should consider for your old or new iPhone. more…

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These 10 Apple event keynote moments changed everything
Macworld For Apple enthusiasts, Apple events are a must-watch, not just because of the products involved, but also because of the little moments that happen. They’re just a few seconds or minutes of a larger presentation, but they stand out because of their profoundness–they’re an “ah ha!” moment that opens your eyes to something bigger. These moments are often referred to when talking about Apple’s history or analyzing the company’s moves. In many instances, they’re the moments that define the event—or a whole era.  We could come up with a list of dozens of these moments, but we wanted to narrow it down to the 10 best. We decided to narrow the list down to standalone events, so no FaceTime, Apple silicon, or other WWDC keynote announcements). (We have a separate list of our favorite Mac moments from WWDC keynotes.) And we kept things chronological to prevent any arguments about which announcement is bigger (though obviously it’s the iPhone). Without further ado, here are the 10 best moments in Apple special event history 1984: Welcome to Macintosh About 45 minutes pass before Steve Jobs (who started the event by reciting verse two from Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are A-Changin’“) finally gets to the moment that started it all: the reveal of the Macintosh. Once Jobs inserts a startup disk, “Chariots of Fire” starts to play in the auditorium (In the 1980s, any staged, dramatic moment used Vangelis’ song in the background.), and after a few seconds, the word “MACINTOSH” scrolls horizontally across the all-in-one’s screen, followed by a splash screen where “insanely great” was written in cursive on the screen. A few minutes later, the Macintosh itself speaks: “Hello, I am Macintach. It sure is great to get out of that bag.” It was a moment that changed everything not just for Apple but for all of technology. A personal anecdote: I wasn’t at this event (I was in middle school), but I was in a reenactment of the event for the Steve Jobs movie. “Chariots of Fire” was not played at that event. 1997: The return of Steve Jobs We’re sure you’re quite familiar with Steve Jobs leaving Apple in 1985 and the company’s struggles in the mid-1990s. “The last year in the Mac market felt like being on a bit of an emotional rollercoaster,” said Macworld’s then-CEO Colin Crawford during the 1997 Macworld Expo keynote. Apple acquired Next Inc. earlier that year, the company Jobs created after leaving Apple. NeXTSTEP provided the foundation for Mac OS X, and Jobs provided the foundation for all the rest. Jobs taking the stage at that keynote was one of the biggest moments in the company’s history—if not the biggest. Apple and its customers needed a glimmer of hope, and Jobs provided it as soon as he appeared. At that moment, everyone thought that if anyone could save Apple, it was Jobs. 1998: The matrix and the iMac Here’s a question for you longtime Apple users: Do you remember what Apple’s Mac lineup was like in the early- and mid-1990s? It was a mess–Apple had too many models. (Bonus points if you can describe the difference between Apple’s regular Mac lineup and the Performa Macs.) A couple of years after Steve Jobs’s return, he decided that they needed to simplify the Mac lineup into four sections: consumer desktops and portables, and pro desktops and portables. It was a moment that brought clarity to Apple’s lineup and an approach that helped boost sales. It’s a philosophy that the company still uses today, for the most part. During that same keynote, Jobs unveiled the original G3 iMac to fill the consumer desktop part of that matrix. It was a computer like no other, graced the cover of several magazines, and was an instant icon. It had the spirit of the original Macintosh and solidified Jobs’ legacy in business and popular culture. 1999: ‘One more thing…’ During the 1999 Macworld Expo keynote, Steve Jobs introduced the iBook which brought wireless connectivity to the masses. It seemed like he was about to wrap up the show, but he paused and then said, “There is one more thing,” and he proceeded to introduce the AirPort, Apple’s first Wi-Fi router that looked like a UFO. That was the first of many “One more thing” announcements. Jobs used it again later that year at the Seybold Seminars keynote to introduce the Apple Cinema Display–this time, he made it more dramatic and his delivery of the line made it clear that “One more thing” was going to be a thing. Apple eventually figured out that to add drama to “One more thing” it should be used for announcements that are more impressive than a new router or display–it was most recently used to introduce Apple Vision Pro. Now, at the end of Apple keynotes, we all wonder if that’s all there is, and wait to hear those three fateful words.  2001: Your whole music library in your pocket The event for the original iPod was only for media, analysts, and special guests, and it was before the advent of streaming video. The crowd reaction is subdued throughout the whole event, but there’s an audible chuckle followed by applause when Jobs pulls the iPod out of his pocket. The small crowd didn’t know how seminal the moment was, but Steve did. Another personal anecdote: I didn’t go to the iPod event, but my wife was there, sitting next to Philip Michaels and behind Jason Snell as Macworld representatives. Like the other attendees, she left the event with an iPod in her pocket and later showed it to me during dinner, which went cold while I marveled at the scroll wheel and the UI. 2006: Intel arrives At the Macworld Expo in 2006, Intel’s Paul Otellini, clad in a bunny suit, made a dramatic entrance to the stage and greeted Steve Jobs with a chip wafer. They let everyone know that the two companies were ready for the transition. This wasn’t Apple’s initial announcement that it was switching to Intel processors–that happened six months earlier at the WWDC 2005 keynote. The 2006 moment told the Apple market that, yup, this is really happening. It also let the world know that Apple was going to do whatever it took to not only remain relevant but to move forward with its technology, even if it meant converting rivals into partners.  2007: Three revolutionary products An Apple mobile phone had been rumored for a while before its official reveal, so those of us who follow Apple closely were always on the lookout.  Still, when Steve Jobs declares, “An iPod! A phone…are you getting it!” It’s one of Jobs’ greatest moments, and it was easy to get caught up in the fervor, even if some of us had an idea what was coming. I was lucky enough to be at the iPhone announcement, which was at the Macworld Expo keynote. What’s funny about that moment in retrospect is that when Jobs started by saying there were three new products, the “widescreen iPod with touch controls” and the “revolutionary mobile phone” got huge responses from the audience, but the “breakthrough internet communications device” got only a smattering of applause. If we knew then what we know now (instant messaging, FaceTime, social media, etc.), the reaction would be very different–the response to the internet device would be thunderous. 2008: The envelope, please Steve Jobs was a master showman. What made him great was that he didn’t do things just for show– he was excellent at providing context for what he did on stage. His actions had a profound effect on understanding the point he was making. A great example of this occurred during the MacBook Air reveal in 2008. Jobs explained how thin the Air was by providing its measurements and comparing it to the thinnest PC laptop on the market. Most presenters would’ve thought that was enough, but to make it real and tangible to the audience, Jobs smoothly slid the Air out of an interoffice envelope. It gave people better context for the Air–the ohs, ahs, and laughs from the audience were everyone saying, “I get it.” It was genius. 2014: Watch and learn The Apple Watch introduction was actually a “One more thing” item at the end of the 2014 iPhone event–Monday’s “Glowtime” event will happen exactly 10 years later. It was the first time Apple CEO Tim Cook launched a major new product. “We believe this product will redefine what people expect from its category,” he proclaimed. And that it did. 2020: The start of a new era At WWDC in June 2020, Apple announced the Mac was switching from Intel processors to Apple’s own silicon. The WWDC announcement was a big moment on its own, but the actual introduction of the M1 chip and the first Macs to have Apple silicon was an even bigger one. For about 10 minutes of this 49-minute event, Apple explained the components of its M1, explained how each is implemented, and showed how each performed against the Intel chips being replaced. It was eye-opening and exciting, and it truly felt like the Mac was entering a new era. Like 1984 all over again, it gave the Mac a new voice. Bonus moment: Kanye West at the 2005 Apple Music event Apple used to hold music events to announce new iPods and iTunes features. Those events had a musical guest at the end, and in 2005 the guest was Kayne West. West performed uncensored versions of his hits “Gold Digger” and “All Falls Down” and the audience of journalists, analysts, and special guests sat still and quiet for the whole performance, except for a couple who awkwardly danced in the aisle. I have never cringed so many times at an Apple event as I had at this one. (The “Mother Nature” sketch in 2023 came close.) Apparently, Apple felt similarly, because there’s no footage of West’s performance anywhere online. Even the “complete” videos of the event, like the one above, have West’s performance cut off. The only hard evidence online of this event, besides the numerous media writeups, is a photo collection. It was a memorable moment for all the wrong reasons.

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Civilization VI receives native Apple Silicon support
It’s not a huge update, but it definitely helps. Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, which has been available on the Mac and the Mac App Store since 2016, received an update, and was optimized for Apple Silicon by Aspyr. In casual testing of the game, it now loads about twice as fast as it did in […] Source

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Don’t buy locked Apple hardware when shopping for used gear
Macworld When purchasing used Apple hardware, make sure that it’s unlocked before you hand over funds. Otherwise, you’ve bought something akin to a fancy brick. A number of people have written Mac 911, and you find the problem constantly on online buying and Apple forums. After thefts of iPhones and other mobile hardware skyrocketed in the early 2010s, regulators and legislators made noises about forcing Apple and other companies to provide additional anti-theft protection. Apple released Activation Lock in 2013 for the iPhone, quickly extending it to the iPads, Mac, and Apple Watch. (Macs have to be running Catalina or later and be either an Intel model with the T2 Security Chip or any Apple silicon M-series model.) A similar locking mechanism, called Find My Lock, applies to AirTags and third-party Find My network tracking items. With Activation Lock enabled on devices or Find My Lock enabled on a Find My item, other parties can’t use the hardware. Erasing, resetting, or otherwise trying to zap the device or item doesn’t disable Activation Lock or Find My Lock. Only the steps below do. How to disable an Apple lock Here’s how Activation Lock can be disabled before it’s handed over: An iPhone, iPad, or Mac’s owner can disable Find My before handing it over in Settings/System Settings > Account Name in iCloud settings or at the top level. The owner can also erase their device, which will also disable Find My and the associated Activation Lock. An Apple Watch owner uses the Watch app to go to My Watches > All Watches, tap the info (i) button to its right, and then tap Unpair Apple Watch. With any of those four kinds of hardware, the owner can also remove the device from their account in their list of devices Settings/System Settings > Account Name, though that requires the device having access to the internet to accept the removal. Erasing an iPhone, iPad, or Mac via Settings/System Settings > General > Transfer or Reset (Device) also disables Find My. Erasing an iPhone, iPad, or Mac via Settings/System Settings > General > Transfer or Reset (Device) also disables Find My.Foundry Erasing an iPhone, iPad, or Mac via Settings/System Settings > General > Transfer or Reset (Device) also disables Find My.Foundry Foundry With Find My Lock for an AirTag or third-party item, the tracking item has to be unpaired from an iPhone or iPad associated with the iCloud account used to create the initial association via the Find My app’s Items tab: Go to the Find My app on an iPhone or iPad (the Mac app doesn’t offer item unpairing). Tap the Items icon, select the item, and then tap Remove Item and confirm. If the item is within Bluetooth range, the unpairing happens, and the item typically makes a confirmation sound. If it’s out of Bluetooth range, the Find My Lock was removed, but the item has to be reset manually using its particular reset sequence. How to check if a lock was disabled When purchasing Apple hardware, you should require proof that the device or item has been removed from the owner’s account. Otherwise, you are likely purchasing equipment that the seller doesn’t own or to which they have lost access through losing an iCloud account login. The hardware may or may not be stolen: many MacBook models have turned up for sale in a locked state after being purchased from governments or companies that didn’t follow procedures for deaccessioning. Here’s how to avoid being scammed by an Activation Lock-enabled iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch: Before paying for a device, you should ask to see (in person or via live video) the device power up and then not display an Activation Lock message. It should show a standard setup screen or have a password that can be entered that the seller will provide. If an Activation Lock message does appear, require the seller to enter the iCloud password and unlock the device, then disable Find My. Otherwise, don’t give them money. If you are making a purchase on eBay or similar online sites that guarantee sales listings are accurate, you can file a complaint and get a refund if the device that arrives has Activation Lock enabled and the seller won’t or can’t remove it from an iCloud account. Don’t buy this iPhone! It cannot be used by you in this state. Don’t buy this iPhone! It cannot be used by you in this state.Foundry Don’t buy this iPhone! It cannot be used by you in this state.Foundry Foundry It’s important to remember, too, that any device with Activation Lock enabled also has Find My enabled. That means a seller can identify your location. With a Find My Lock: With an AirTag, bring it near an iPhone or iPad and see if it’s recognized. If not, try the next bullet item. With third-party items, open Find My, tap the Items icon, and tap the plus sign to the right of the Items label. Choose Add Other Item (or Add AirTag if the previous bullet item fails for an AirTag). An AirTag should bring up a dialog no matter what app you’re in that says AirTag and offers a 3D-rotating preview and a Connect button. A third-party item will similarly guide you through the pairing process in the Find My app. An unpaired AirTag should prompt this dialog on an iPhone or iPad that it’s brought near. An unpaired AirTag should prompt this dialog on an iPhone or iPad that it’s brought near.Foundry An unpaired AirTag should prompt this dialog on an iPhone or iPad that it’s brought near.Foundry Foundry If the two bullet points above don’t work, using the Find My app’s Identify Found Item link in the Items view. This should let you know if it’s still registered. If it doesn’t appear, try resetting it and trying the two bullet points above again. If that fails, the item cannot be paired. Ask Mac 911 We’ve compiled a list of the questions we get asked most frequently, along with answers and links to columns: read our super FAQ to see if your question is covered. If not, we’re always looking for new problems to solve! Email yours to mac911@macworld.com, including screen captures as appropriate and whether you want your full name used. Not every question will be answered; we don’t reply to emails, and we cannot provide direct troubleshooting advice.

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Bluetooth 6.0 protocol finalized, could help boost Precision Finding feature in next-gen Apple devices
The latest protocol for Bluetooth, version 6.0, was released earlier this week, and includes a new feature that could make Apple’s Find My App even more precise across various devices. Bluetooth 6.0 introduces “Channel Sounding,” a feature that will bring “true distance awareness” to billions of future Bluetooth devices and accessories. The organization behind Bluetooth […] Source

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Macworld Podcast: What to expect from the iPhone 16 lineup at ‘Glowtime’
Macworld “Glowtime” is next week! What will Apple showcase at its event? It’s all about the new iPhone and we’re talking about what we expect with the iPhone 16 lineup, in this episode of the Macworld Podcast!  This is episode 899 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola. Listen to episode 899 on Apple Podcasts

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This tiny 3-way charger is the star of Anker’s new MagGo lineup
The MagGo 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station stands out in Anker's new MagGo lineup of charging accessories for iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple Watch ECG feature saves pregnant woman and her baby
We’ve already seen a lot of reports about how the has saved people’s lives, and here we are with another one. This time, Rachel Manalo says that Apple Watch saved her life and the life of her baby, as the ECG feature helped her discover that something wasn’t right about her health. more…

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Das Keyboard MacTigr Review: Sturdy and simple mechanical keyboard
The Das Keyboard MacTigr is an aluminum mechanical keyboard that's worth being used in most Mac setups. That is, if you can stand the fixed USB-C cable.The Das Keyboard MacTigr with its lengthy fixed USB-C cable.Look around in 2024 and you will find a veritable ocean of mechanical keyboards on the market. Each with their own look, feel, features, and target audience.Consumers are spoiled for choice with what's available on the market. But when you break down the demographics of keyboards targeted toward Mac users, the wedge on the pie chart is surprisingly small by comparison. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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How to sideload iOS apps to the iPhone with AltStore
Recent changes to EU laws require Apple to allow third-party app stores in EU countries. Here's how to use AltStore to sideload iOS apps.The AltStore app from Riley Testut.The European Union recently passed the Digital Markets Act (DMA) - a new law that requires device vendors to allow open app ecosystems and allows users to download apps from alternative software marketplaces.This law was passed after several European countries complained that Apple's proprietary closed App Store was a monopoly and restricted competition. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Bluetooth 6.0 brings new technology that will help Apple improve its Find My network
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (Bluetooth SIG) announced this week the specifications for the next generation of technology called “Bluetooth 6.0.” It brings a number of enhancements to the wireless protocol, but one of them will help Apple improve its Find My network for tracking devices. more…

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Apple's Beats Studio Buds+ have received their first firmware update
On Wednesday, Apple released the first-ever firmware update for the Beats Studio Buds+, though there are currently no details as to what the update contains.Apple has released its first-ever firmware update for the 2023 Beats Studio Buds+Unlike many other Apple devices, Beats headphones do not have a manual update method available to them for Apple hardware, with firmware now updated to the devices automatically. Users still get alerted when the update is installed.As reported by MacRumors, Apple has not provided any release notes for this firmware update. While firmware updates can occasionally introduce support for new features, it is more likely that this update contains different bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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What time will Apple’s iPhone 16 live stream start in your country?
Wondering what the local start time of Apple's "It's Glowtime" event live stream is in your country or city? Find out here. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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WhatsApp will soon discontinue its old Electron app for macOS
WhatsApp last year launched a new version of its macOS app that was completely rebuilt from scratch. Although users could still use the old Electron-based WhatsApp, Meta has now confirmed that it will soon be discontinued and shut down. more…

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Delaware Customs seized over $100k in Apple products destined for China
A box of Apple products marked "iPhone return for repair" actually contained over $100,000 in iPads, Apple Watch Ultras, and AirPods meant to be smuggled to China, but Customs seized the shipment.iPad AirSmuggling goods past Customs isn't a new practice and is usually done to avoid import bans or taxes. People have tried everything from taping devices to their body to drones, but they inevitably get caught.The latest seizure reported by the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol was a little more mundane. A package containing $103,016 worth of Apple products was labeled as $3,000 in iPhones shipping for repair. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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