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Number of companies supporting passkeys in apps and websites tops 200

Over 200 companies have adopted passkey technology, signaling a significant step towards a passwordless future. This milestone, highlighted by 1Password, indicates a growing industry-wide shift towards more secure and user-friendly authentication methods. The transition from passwords to Passkeys will be a process, taking time, but it will be well worth the wait. – MacDailyNews, June 16,…

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Apple now directly selling ads in Apple News

Apple has begun selling advertising inventory for Apple News, Axios reports citing “two sources familiar with the matter.” The company is introducing new ad units designed to increase revenue for both Apple and its publishing partners. This move marks a significant development in Apple’s advertising strategy. Sara Fischer for Axios: ‎ Apple has been selling its own ad inventory in search and…

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Apple’s M2 MacBook Air is just $699 at Amazon, the lowest price ever

Apple’s 13.6-inch M2 MacBook Air is just $829 via Amazon in a limited time deal Amazon’s new price drop on Apple’s M2 MacBook Air delivers the lowest price on record, with a CRAZY $300 discount ($250 off plus $50 coupon) bringing the laptop down to just $699, the lowest price ever. The $300 discount, a limited time deal at Amazon, applies to the 13.6-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip with an 8-core…

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iOS 18.2 likely to arrive on December 9th with major Apple Intelligence features

iOS 18.2 MacRumors recently reported that Apple’s iOS 18.2 with major Apple Intelligence features will likely be released on Monday, December 9th. Expect iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, watchOS 11.2, tvOS 18.2, visionOS 2.2, and HomePod Software 18.2 to also arrive that day. Joe Rossignol for MacRumors: ‎ iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 introduce additional Apple Intelligence…

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Apple Music’s Artist of the Year for 2024: Billie Eilish

Apple Music named Billie Eilish its 2024 Artist of the Year, celebrating the impact the singer-songwriter made with her third album, HIT ME HARD AND HIT ME SOFT. Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish was announced on Thursday as Apple Music’s Artist of the Year for 2024. Following a historic second Academy Award win and two additional GRAMMY Awards for her contribution to Greta Gerwig’s feature-length…

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DOJ proposes Google end search deal with Apple, sell Chrome browser; sell Android should remedies fail

In a significant legal battle, U.S. DOJ prosecutors have argued that Google should be forced to divest its Chrome browser and share data and search results with competitors to dismantle its alleged monopoly on online search. The prosecutors proposals include ending its deal with Apple to be the default search engine in Safair, and, if remedies fail, selling Android, among potential solutions to…

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U.S. CFPB expands oversight of Apple Pay, other digital payments services

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has finalized a rule that will bring greater oversight to Apple Pay and other nonbank companies offering digital funds transfer and payment wallet services. This includes Google and Amazon, as well as fintech firms such as PayPal, Block, and peer-to-peer payment services like Venmo and Zelle. The CFPB’s claimed goal is to ensure that these nonbank…

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Apple reveals 2024 Black Friday Event with up to $200 Apple Gift Card

Apple has unveiled its Black Friday deals for 2024. From November 29th, customers can receive Apple Gift Cards worth up to $200 with the purchase of eligible Apple products. Here’s a breakdown of the offers: • iPhone: Up to $75 Gift Card with iPhone 15, 14, or SE • Mac: Up to $200 Gift Card with MacBook Air 15-inch (M3), MacBook Air 13-inch (M3 or M2) • iPad: Up to $100 Gift Card with iPad Pro,…

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Amazon slashes price on Apple iPad (10th Generation) to $279

The completely redesigned iPad (10th Generation) is more capable, more versatile, and more fun than ever. In a limited time deal, Amazon has slashed price on Apple’s iPad (10th Generation) by 20%, from $349 to $279. Apple’s iPad (10th Generation) boasts an all-screen design featuring a large 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display. The new iPad is powered by the A14 Bionic chip, which delivers even…

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Apple's iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max the best-selling smartphones during China’s Singles’ Day

Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max were the best-selling smartphones during China’s two-week Singles’ Day sales period even as the festival this year (Weeks 44-45 of 2024) saw smartphone sales volume falling 9% compared to the same period last year (Weeks 44-45 of 2023), according to Counterpoint’s China Smartphone Weekly Model Sales…

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macOS 15.2 beta 4 delivers new Apple Intelligence features

macOS Sequoia Apple has released the fourth beta of macOS Sequoia 15.2, introducing new Apple Intelligence features and general system improvements. Key Apple Intelligence features in macOS 15.2 beta 4 include: • ChatGPT Integration: Users can now leverage ChatGPT’s capabilities within Writing Tools and other features for more advanced text generation. • Image Playground: This new feature allows…

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Apple's App Store in China paid over 95 percent of the $519 billion in 2023 revenue it generated to developers

Apple’s Chinese App Store paid out over $493 billion to developers in 2023, representing 95% of the total revenue generated. South China Morning Post: ‎ Apple China on Monday published an article on its official website that cited a report by a Shanghai University of Finance and Economics researcher, saying that the local App Store paid over 95 per cent of the 3.76 trillion yuan (US$519 billion)…

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Apple TV+ reveals first look at drug ring drama series 'Dope Thief,' premiering March 14th

Apple’s new crime drama “Dope Thief,” starring and executive produced by Brian Tyree Henry and starring Wagner Moura, will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on March 14, 2025. Apple TV+ on Wednesday unveiled a first look at “Dope Thief,” its new, eight-episode crime drama created and executive produced by Academy Award nominee Peter Craig (“The Batman” and “Top Gun: Maverick���), executive produced by…

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Apple's Shazam hits 100 billion song recognitions

Shazam has now officially surpassed over 100 billion song recognitions since it launched. For some perspective: • That’s equivalent to 12 songs identified for every person on Earth. • A person would need to use Shazam to identify a song every second for 3,168 years to reach 100 billion. • That’s more than 2,200x the number of identifications of Shazam’s top song ever, “Dance Monkey,” with over 45…

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iPhone SE 4 with Apple-designed 5G modem to launch in March 2025 - Barclays

Apple’s current A15 Bionic-powered iPhone SE (3rd generation) A recent research note from Barclays analyst Tom O��Malley suggests that Apple is planning to release a fourth-generation iPhone SE in the first quarter of next year. The device is expected to feature an Apple-designed 5G modem. This information comes after the analyst’s recent trip to Asia, where they met with various electronics…

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Apple to urge judge to end U.S. smartphone monopoly case

Apple will argue for the dismissal of the U.S. Department of Justice’s antitrust lawsuit on Wednesday. The lawsuit accuses Apple of abusing its so-called market dominance in the U.S. smartphone market. Jody Gody for Reuters: ‎ U.S. District Judge Julien Neals in Newark, New Jersey, is scheduled to hear arguments from lawyers for Apple, and from prosecutors who say the company locks users in and…

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Apple has spent over $20 billion on Apple TV+ to get 0.3 percent of U.S. screen viewing time

Apple TV+, launched in 2019, has invested over $20 billion to create a robust library of original content featuring renowned actors and directors. However, despite this significant investment, Apple TV+ captured 0.3% of U.S. screen viewing time in June 2024, according to Nielsen data. So, clearly, while the platform offers high-quality content, it’s struggled to attract a significant audience…