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The Trump administration is pressuring the European Union to cut down on regulations that impact tech companies like Google, Apple, Amazon, and Meta. The Office of the United States Trade Representative today posted a message to the European Union on social media, threatening retaliation if the EU continues to target U.S. companies. The post says …
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The next-generation HomePod mini won’t include Apple’s new N1 networking chip, according to code analysis provided by a MacRumors tipster. A macOS kernel debug kit distributed by Apple earlier this year included information on a number of upcoming devices, including the ‌HomePod mini‌ 2. Code associated with the ‌HomePod mini‌ 2 mentions the “Sunrise” wireless …
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Apple’s next-generation iPad mini will be equipped with an A20 Pro chip, according to a MacRumors tipster who analyzed a macOS kernel debug kit containing internal Apple codenames. The kit was accidentally released on Apple’s website earlier this year, but it was quickly pulled after information started leaking out of it. A previous rumor indicated …
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OpenAI added several new features to its flagship ChatGPT product today, introducing Apple Music support and upgraded image generation capabilities. ChatGPT has supported app integrations since earlier this year, and it will soon work with Apple Music. With ‌Apple Music‌ integration, ChatGPT will be able to make music recommendations and playlists based on listening history …
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Apple is hosting an Apple Watch Activity Challenge on Sunday, December 21 to honor World Meditation Day. The challenge will show up for Apple Watch owners starting on December 19. Apple first did a World Meditation Day Activity Challenge in May 2024, but later in 2024, the date of World Meditation Day was moved to …
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In line with previous rumors, The Information today reported that Apple is planning to release a special 20th-anniversary iPhone less than two years from now. The report said the device will have a seamless design, with a curved glass enclosure and no cutouts in the display. Apple is expected to move Face ID under the …
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Apple’s next Apple Watch Activity Challenge will begin on Thursday, January 1, with Apple Watch users able to earn an award by closing all three rings for seven days in a row in January. Start the year strong and stay active! Earn this award by closing all three Activity rings for seven days in a …
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All of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 models are equipped with a Camera Control button that provides quick access to the Camera app and camera settings, but not everyone is a fan of it. Fortunately, though, Apple apparently plans to improve it. The Information today reported that Apple plans to remove touch sensitivity and …
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Apple today released new firmware for the Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds that came out earlier this year. The updated firmware has a version number of 8A359, an update to the prior 8A353 firmware that was released in September. It’s not clear if the updated firmware adds new functionality, but it is likely to be a …
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We have been covering iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 17e, and iPhone Fold details from The Information‘s report about future iPhone models, and next up is the iPhone Air 2. The report says that Apple aims to make the iPhone Air 2 more attractive in two ways. First, Apple is apparently considering adding a second rear …
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