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Apple Pay World AIDS Day Donation Campaign Raises $3 Million

Joe Rossignol (RED) today announced that Apple Pay's annual giving campaign has raised a total of $3 million this year for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Apple's donation was capped at $3 million, so it has reached that limit. “Thank you to Apple and Apple customers for reaching this incredible milestone …

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What to Expect from iOS 19: All the Rumors So Far

Joe Rossignol iOS 19 isn't expected to be announced until June 2025, but information about the software update is already starting to emerge. Here are the biggest iOS 19 rumors so far. More GPT-like Siri chat iOS 19 will feature a “more conversational Siri” powered by “more advanced large language models,” according to Bloomberg's Mark …

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Macs with M5 chips are expected to be released in the following order

Joe Rossignol Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today outlined a timeline for mass production of the M5 series of chips, which he expects to be used in both future Mac computers and Apple Intelligence servers. Production will likely begin next year. Kuo expects the standard M5 chip to enter mass production in the first …

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iPhone 18 Pro Rumored to Become More Like a DSLR with This Update

Joe Rossignol While the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are still nearly two years away from launching, rumors are already swirling about a new feature for these devices. In a blog post today, Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reiterated that the main rear camera on both iPhone 18 Pro models will …

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X Announces Major Price Increase for Ad-Free Premium Plus Subscription

Tim Hardwick X (Twitter) has announced a significant price hike for its Premium Plus subscription tier, with monthly rates in the US jumping from $16 to $22, a 37.5% increase. The annual subscription price will also increase from $168 to $229. The price changes take effect on December 21, 2024, and new subscribers will pay …

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The new iPad is expected to ship with iPadOS 18.3 in spring 2025.

Tim Hardwick Apple is planning to release an entry-level iPad 11 in the spring, and iPadOS 18.3 will come pre-installed on shipping units, according to a source with a proven track record in upcoming Apple software updates. Several reports over the past few months have suggested that Apple is developing an 11th-generation iPad, scheduled to …

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Rumor has it that iOS 19 will be compatible with these iPhones

Joe Rossignol According to the French website iPhoneSoft.fr, iOS 19 will not stop supporting any iPhone models. The report cites a source within Apple. The report says iOS 19 will be compatible with any iPhone running iOS 18, which includes the following models: iPhone 16 iPhone 16 Plus iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Max …

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Apple Is 'Not' Working on a New AirPort, But Apple TV and HomePod Provide a Glimmer of Hope

Joe Rossignol Bloomberg's Mark Gurman recently reported that Apple is developing its own Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip that will debut in new Apple TV and HomePod mini models next year. The report raised hopes that Apple could also use the chip to revive its line of AirPort routers, which were discontinued in 2018, but those …

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Apple Rumored to Launch Smart Home Doorbell With Face ID and More

Joe Rossignol Apple is in the early stages of developing a smart home doorbell and lock system with Face ID, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said the doorbell would wirelessly connect to a compatible deadbolt lock, allowing users to automatically unlock the door with Face ID. The doorbell …