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On this week's episode of the AppleInsider Podcast, the US is looking out for its companies, the EU is looking out for Spotify, and Korea wants to help Samsung. And, we've got new iPads to look forward to, plus FineWoven cases to collect while we still can. You may never see so many FineWoven cases again It's a week of nations looking out for themselves and their companies, it's a week of global …

After the second-best iPhone launch quarter Apple has ever had in China, new sales estimates claim that Apple also had the biggest quarterly drop it has ever had. iPhone 15 Pro Figures from Counterpoint Research have already claimed that Apple's iPhone sales for Q1 2024 in China were down 19.1% year over year. Now Canalys says that sales were significantly worse with a 25% drop. Apple's decline w…

Peloton's Jessie Malone is running a marathon to mark one year since her Apple Watch saved her life by revealing a heart condition she was completely unaware she had. Malone is not just a young and fit woman who exercises regularly, she's a producer for Peloton in New York. Yet as she was cycling home in May 2023, her Apple Watch alerted her that she might have atrial fibrillation . "It was sayin…

Managed Device Attestation enables enterprises to verify Apple devices for security, protecting the corporate network. Here's how to use it. Apple Device Attestation. In our interconnected world, the issue of device identity plays a critical role in online security. Traditional security models use perimeter defenses plus a firewall to attempt to verify devices - and block malicious ones. Continue…

Apple chip partner TSMC faces significant barriers that impede the Arizona chip fabrication facility's progress, and the culture clash between American and Taiwanese employees doesn't seem to be getting batter. TSMC's Arizona facility grapples with rising costs & logistical hurdles As the world's leading semiconductor manufacturer, TSMC's decision to expand into the US was met with widespread app…

TSMC has announced a breakthrough chip fabrication technology, with reduced node size, increased performance and better power management — all of which should ultimately lead to faster iPhones and Macs. TSMC has just announced an all-new chip production process called "A16" The new 1.6nm node process, dubbed A16, was announced at the company's annual North America Technology Symposium . With ever…

WWDC is Apple's annual backdrop for its most important software and hardware announcements. It has also unintentionally launched some of Apple's biggest flops. WWDC is usually successful for Apple, but you never know how things will go. WWDC is not just a platform for Apple to showcase its latest developments. It is also a pivotal event that sets the trajectory for the company's next generation o…

Apple and Nike have released a new promotional offer, which will give Apple Card holders 10% cash back on Nike purchases made through Apple Pay. Apple Card holders are eligible for 10% cashback on NIke purchases With Nike's limited-time offer, Apple Card holders can earn a maximum of $50 in immediate cash back. The new promotional offer is valid from April 25 through May 2, 2024, and covers purch…

In an entirely expected move, the Federal Communications Commission has voted to reinstate net neutrality protections in the United States. FCC seal The vote on Thursday was on the final form of net neutrality rules, following a previous vote on bringing back the rules in October . The latest vote was 3-2 in favor of restoration, with Democratic commissioners voting in favor and Republican counte…

Spotify continues to complain about an Apple Tax that it doesn't really pay, as it decries Apple's non-approval of its latest update because of a violation of App Store rules. Spotify logo On Wednesday , Apple told Spotify that its app update for users in the EU was not allowed into regional App Store instances due to missing elements. The App Store review process determined that Spotify did not …

Two long-standing Mac security experts have formed DoubleYou, a firm that aims to develop security tools that other Mac developers can incorporate into their systems. DoubleYou founders believe Mac needs better security The new company was started by, and is named after the last initial of, noted security expert Patrick Wardle. Together with Mikhail Sosonkin, he plans to release modular security …

AppleInsider has learned that trade-ins for iPhones processed months ago are being mysteriously listed as canceled, and the root cause for the notification isn't known yet. Pair of iPhone 14 models Overnight, we got some tips about months-old trade-ins listed as cancelled. It has also also happened to one AppleInsider staffer. It's not yet clear exactly what's going on. Apple takes in one trade-i…

Apple resellers are clearing out iMac inventory this week, with staggering discounts on the M1 24-inch iMac that knock up to $700 off. Kicking off the sale, Amazon-owned Woot has the standard model with a 7-core GPU, 8GB of unified memory and a 256GB SSD marked down to $799.99 in new condition. This blowout special is available with an English or Spanish keyboard, depending on the selected colorw…

The Democratic Republic of Congo has told Apple it believes the iPhone maker's supply chain is using materials linked to militia groups. Apple has been asked to verify that it doesn't use "conflict minerals" in the iPhone Apple and at least most Big Tech manufacturers have long been accused of sourcing tin, tungsten, and tantalum — the 3T materials — from regions where that means funding violent …

After nearly four decades at Apple, Frank Casanova, the Senior Director of Product Marketing who recently spearheaded the launch of the Vision Pro headset, has retired. Apple bids farewell to Frank Casanova after pivotal 36-year tenure Over his extensive career, Casanova contributed significantly to the company, including his crucial role in expanding the iPhone's carrier network, ultimately shap…