Julie Clover Apple has upset another app developer with its arbitrary enforcement of App Store rules. Insight Timer CEO Christopher Plowman took to LinkedIn this week and spoke with TechCrunch to complain about his disappointing experience with the App Store review team. Insight Timer is a subscription-based meditation app. Clients pay $60 a year for …
Julie Clover The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not want consumers buying or using smart watches or smart rings that claim to measure blood glucose levels using non-invasive methods. In a safety alert issued today, the FDA says smart devices that claim to check blood sugar levels without pricking the skin may lead …
By Mitchell Broussard Apple's Amazon M2 Mac mini is offering some notable discounts today, including up to $109 off select versions of the computer. You can purchase the 256GB Mac mini M2 for $499.00, down from $599.00, and no coupon required to qualify for this offer. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner of some of …
Tim Hardwick Apple is rumored to introduce the seventh generation iPad mini this year. Keep reading to find out what you can reportedly expect from Apple's small form factor tablet. The current iPad mini was released in September 2021 and includes an 8.3-inch display, USB-C port, Touch ID power button, A15 Bionic chip, 5G support …
by Hartley Charlton Apple today announced Apple Sports, a new free app that provides real-time statistics, match scores and more. Apple Sports offers a personalized approach to viewing a user's favorite leagues, tournaments and teams on an easy-to-read scoreboard. Users can navigate between scores and upcoming games, view match-by-match information, team stats, roster details and …
by Joe Rossignol Apple today announced a new post-quantum cryptographic protocol for iMessage called PQ3. Apple claims that this “revolutionary” and “state-of-the-art” protocol provides “extensive protection against even very sophisticated quantum attacks.” jpg” />Apple believes that the security of the PQ3 protocol “exceeds the security of all other widely used messaging applications,” according to its …
Tim Hardwick According to Counterpoint Research's Global Monthly Handset Model Sales Tracker, Apple's iPhone models dominated the top 10 best-selling smartphones in 2023, with only mid-range Samsung devices making the list.
by Hartley Charlton Apple plans to launch at least nine new devices with OLED displays across its iPad and MacBook lines, according to an updated forecast from research firm Omdia detailing the company's plans. Apple's rumored push to switch to OLED appears to be kickstarted with the release of the new 11- and 13-inch iPad …
Julie Clover Two Maryland men who tried to steal 5,000 iPhones worth millions of dollars from Apple were found guilty today of mail fraud. Chinese citizens Haotian Sun and Pengfei Xue developed a scheme to allow Apple to exchange genuine iPhones for counterfeit ones sent for repair.
Julie Clover The US Supreme Court today said it will not hear the VirnetX patent case against Apple, ending a 14-year legal battle and ultimately saving Apple $502.8 million. As CNBC notes, the Supreme Court did not take into account the US Court's March 2023 ruling. The Federal Circuit's appeals will stand so Apple will …
