Apple Lowers iPhone Prices and Eyes iPad Assembly in India Apple has reduced iPhone prices in India for the first time following a cut in import duties and is considering assembling iPads in the country for the first time. As noted by TechCrunch, Apple has lowered the prices of its ‌iPhone‌ models in India by 3-4% after the Indian government reduced import duties on smartphones from 20% to 15% in its …

Apple Drops to Sixth Place in China’s Smartphone Market For the first time in years, Apple has fallen out of the top five smartphone vendors in China, ranking sixth in the second quarter of 2024. Data from Canalys, a market research firm, shows that Apple’s iPhone shipments in China declined by 6.7% year-on-year. This drop has been attributed to fierce competition from domestic brands such as Huawei…

Apple Agrees to Follow President Biden’s AI Safety Guidelines Apple has committed to a set of voluntary AI safeguards established by President Joe Biden’s administration, joining other tech giants in a move to ensure responsible AI development (via Bloomberg). Apple is now part of the a group of influential technology companies agreeing to the Biden administration’s voluntary safeguards for artificial int…

iOS 18: What’s New With the Calculator App Apple doesn’t typically focus much on the Calculator app, but with iOS 18, it’s getting a notable overhaul and some surprising integration with the Notes app. This guide walks through everything that’s new with the Calculator in ‌iOS 18‌ (and iPadOS 18). Math Notes The biggest change to the Calculator app is the addition of Math Notes, a featu…

iCloud Private Relay Experiencing Outage Apple’s iCloud Private Relay service is down for some users, according to Apple’s System Status page. Apple says that the ‌iCloud‌ Private Relay service may be slow or unavailable. The outage started at 2:34 p.m. Eastern Time, but it does not appear to be affecting all ‌iCloud‌ users. Some impacted users are unable to browse the web without tur…

Fortnite Coming to AltStore on iOS in European Union Apple rival Epic Games today announced plans to bring Fortnite to alternative app store AltStore in the European Union, which will mean the popular game will soon be available to download on iPhones and iPads. Created by developer Riley Testut, AltStore PAL was one of the first alternative app stores on iOS when it launched back in April. AltSt…

OpenAI Debuts SearchGPT AI Search Engine OpenAI today introduced SearchGPT, a prototype of AI search features that are designed to provide “fast and timely answers” combined with “clear and relevant sources.” SearchGPT is available to a small group of users and publishers at the current time, with OpenAI seeking feedback on the product. The prototype is temporary at the current time, b…

Sonos Apologizes for Widely Criticized App Redesign, Provides Progress Update Sonos CEO Patrick Spence today penned a blog post on the Sonos website apologizing for the controversial Sonos app redesign and promising ongoing updates throughout the year. Spence said that improving the app for customers is the company’s number one priority, and he explained that addressing bugs that came up in the new app delayed the introd…

Amazon Introduces Big Savings on Popular Accessories From Anker, Eufy, and Jackery Amazon today has a large collection of discounts from Anker, Eufy, and Jackery, including a wide array of wall chargers, Bluetooth trackers, and other USB-C accessories. Some of these deals will require you to clip an on-page coupon then head to the checkout screen before you see the final sale price, and some require a Prime membership. Note: M…

New Apple Lab in China to Test Products Under Extreme Conditions Apple is set to open a new applied research lab in Shenzhen, China, focusing on enhancing the quality and reliability of its flagship products (via Shenzhen Daily). The new lab in Shenzhen is expected to boost Apple’s research capabilities, focusing on reliability and quality testing for key products. The new facility will focus on testing new …

Threads App Gets TweetDeck-Like Ability to Create Dedicated Feeds Threads is currently rolling out a new way for users of its iOS app to create dedicated feeds based on search results, similar to how it works for Threads on the web. When a search is performed, the new option in the app lets users bookmark the search, after which it lives on in the Home tab, alongside the For You and Following feeds. The feat…

Auto-Populate iPhone Home Screen With Your Most Used Apps Do you find yourself frequently scrolling through multiple Home Screen pages on your iPhone to get to the apps you access most often? If so, chances are you’ve already filled up the first page with some of your favorite apps. But what if you could automatically make all of your most-used apps appear on page one? With the Siri Suggestions widget,…

Apple’s Privacy Team Does Deep Dive Into iOS 18 Privacy Features Apple’s User Privacy Engineering Manager Katie Skinner and Privacy Product Marketing Lead Sandy Parakilas recently sat down with YouTuber Andru Edwards for a wide-ranging discussion on Apple’s privacy policies. Topics covered include Apple’s approach to privacy, the ways Apple contends with privacy laws in different countries, and how Apple de…

NCAA College Football Teams to Start Using iPads for Video Replay A trio of NCAA college football conferences, including the SEC, ACC, and Big Ten, recently announced that coaches and players will use iPads on the sidelines of games for video replay purposes starting in the upcoming 2024 season. “We’re thrilled the SEC, ACC, and Big Ten are utilizing iPad, as its unique capabilities and versatility make it th…

Kuo: iPhone SE 4 and Ultra-Thin iPhone 17 to Use Apple’s Own 5G Chip Apple is rumored to have been working on its own 5G modem for iPhones since 2018, but the project has reportedly faced numerous challenges and delays. At last, however, the project may be finally getting closer to completion. In a short article posted on social media platform X today, well-known Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said two …

Apple Intelligence Features Still Coming in Later iOS 18 Developer Beta Apple Intelligence is still not available as of the fourth developer beta of iOS 18 this week, leading some to wonder if the features have been delayed. However, we have confirmed that Apple still plans to add some of the new Apple Intelligence features to an upcoming beta this summer. In other words, developers will be able to test the first Ap…

Apple Maps Now Available on the Web Apple today announced that it has launched an Apple Maps on the web feature, which is available in a public beta capacity. Apple Maps for the web works in Safari and other web browsers, allowing users to get directions without having to open up the Maps app. ‌Apple Maps‌ on the web works like the ‌Apple Maps‌ app, so users can get driving and …

Apple Seeds Second tvOS 18 Public Beta Apple today released the second public beta of tvOS 18, giving the general public a chance to try out the new features ahead of the software’s fall launch. The second beta comes a week after the first. Public beta testers can download the tvOS 18 beta by opening up the Settings app on Apple TV, choosing the Software Updates section under Syste…

Apple Releases Second watchOS 11 Public Beta With Vitals App and More Apple today released the second beta of watchOS 11 to public beta testers, allowing non-developers to give the new features a try ahead of when the software launches this fall. The second beta comes a week after the first beta. ‌watchOS 11‌ can be downloaded after signing up on Apple’s beta software website and upgrading your iPhone to the publ…

Apple Releases Second macOS Sequoia Public Beta With iPhone Mirroring and More Apple today released the second beta of an upcoming macOS Sequoia update to its public beta testing group, giving the general public a chance to try out the new operating system’s features ahead of its fall launch. The second public beta comes a bit over a week after the release of the first beta. Public beta testers can download ‌macOS Sequoia…