9to5Mac Daily: October 18, 2023 – The new Apple Pencil (and why it’s confusing)
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Apple releases second AirPods Pro firmware update since adding features in iOS 17
Apple has released a new firmware update for AirPods Pro. The update likely includes additional bug fixes and improvements to the wireless earbuds and their charging case.
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Apple’s US smartphone market share is now 39%, says study – is it actually higher?
The competition between iPhone and Android continues and the latest study from CIRP looks at how Apple’s share of US smartphones compares to the last four years. While some reports put the iPhone market share above 50%, CIRP’s latest data says otherwis...
mophie debuts new snap+ juice pack mini MagSafe power bank with built-in stand
mophie is now launching its latest iPhone 15 accesory. The new snap+ juice pack mini with stand features a 5,000mAh internal battery can can top off your smartphone with a MagSafe-ready design that’s more compact than the company’s previous releases.
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Apple fires multiple App Store employees after probe reveals business misconduct and sexual assault allegation
According to a new report from The Information, Apple recently fired several members of its App Store team in China over “business misconduct.” Through a year-long internal investigation, Apple reportedly uncovered a variety of misdoings, including imp...
AirTag 2 now expected to arrive in 2025, but what will it bring?
You know that hot rumor about the AirTag 2 coming in *checks notes* Q4 next year? It turns out AirTags won’t be outdated anytime in 2024.
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Here’s how to hide silent bell icon on iPhone 15 Pro
Along with the new Action button on the iPhone 15 Pro comes an interesting addition to the status bar – a silence mode icon next to the time. Fortunately, Apple has included a way to hide silent bell icon on iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, here’s how.
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Tim Cook meets with China commerce minister amid reports of disappointing iPhone 15 sales
Apple CEO Tim Cook is in China this week, visiting Apple Stores, touring Apple supply chain partners, and meeting with government officials. Amid reports that iPhone 15 sales are off to a slower start than the iPhone 14, Cook met with China’s commerce ...
Tim Cook meets with China commerce minister amid reports of disappointing iPhone 15 sales
Apple CEO Tim Cook is in China this week, visiting Apple Stores, touring Apple supply chain partners, and meeting with government officials. Amid reports that iPhone 15 sales are off to a slower start than the iPhone 14, Cook met with China’s commerce ...
14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro now $200 off, Sonos Move hits $299, Anker MagSafe power banks, more
The first discount this fall is now live on Apple’s 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro at $200 off. We’re also tracking a rare offer on the original Sonos Move that takes $100 off to join these iPhone 15-ready . Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest...