12-inch MacBook could return as a budget model, suggests leaker
There has been speculation of late of Apple considering the launch of a “low cost” MacBook of some kind, and a leaker today suggests that it could take the form of a 12-inch MacBook – as well a 13-inch one specifically geared to the education market.
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iLeakage flaw could force iPhones and Macs to divulge passwords and more
A vulnerability in A-series and M-series chips could force iPhones, Macs, and iPads to divulge passwords and other sensitive information to an attacker. Security researchers have dubbed the flaw – which affects Safari on the Mac, and any browser on iOS...
Chinese iPhone sales fell 10%, as Huawei reemerges as competitor
A new market intelligence report suggests that Chinese iPhone sales fell 10% year-on-year, between Q3 2022 and the same quarter this year. This was significantly worse than the overall 3% decline in the Chinese smartphone market.
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TikTok global music event headlined by Cardi B, as Instagram sued by 42 US states
A live TikTok global music event will take place on December 10 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. Known as TikTok in The Mix, it will combine headline acts like Cardi B, Niall Horan, Anitta, and Charlie Puth with upcoming artists who are making a name fo...
CSAM scanning in chat apps would echo communist surveillance, and put children at risk
A planned law to require CSAM scanning in chat apps would be illegal, disproportionate, and could increase rather than decrease the risks to children, say experts. It could also see Apple withdraw iMessage from EU countries.
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Apple could again be caught in crossfire as Foxconn investigated; China issues non-denial [U]
Apple has already found itself impacted by a diplomatic row between the US and China, and now faces the prospect of being caught up in politics between China and Taiwan. A Chinese investigation of Foxconn has been announced by state media.
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Sketchy MacBook Pro box image posted on Weibo following Apple event announcement
A claimed image of a new MacBook Pro box has been posted to Chinese social media, following the announcement of an upcoming Mac-focused Apple event …
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Apple Maps in Israel and Gaza drop live traffic data at request of military
Apple Maps in Israel and Gaza has switched off the display of live traffic data, at the request of the Israel Defense Forces.
Google has done the same for both Google Maps and Waze, as tens of thousands of Israeli troops are expected to move into Ga...
Carbon-neutral Apple Watch claims rejected as bogus: Term will be banned in Europe
Last month’s Apple event included the announcement of what the company claimed were two carbon-neutral Apple Watches, the Series 9 and Ultra 2. But that claim has today been rejected as “bogus” by the European consumer organization BEUC.
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Discord Teen Safety Assist initiative aims to make the app a safer place
A new Discord Teen Safety Assist initiative is aiming to make the group chat platform a safer place for teenage users – in part, replicating an iMessage feature announced by Apple two years ago …
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