U.S. Developers Can Now Offer Non-App Store Purchasing Option, But Apple Will Still Collect Commissions

Apple is making major changes to its U.S. iOS App Store policies, and developers are now able to direct customers to a non-App Store purchasing option for digital goods. Apple is allowing apps to feature a single link to a developer website that leads to an in-app purchase alternative, but Apple plans to continue to collect a 12 to 27 percent commission on content bought this way.

Apple Vision Pro Appears to Lack Ultra Wideband and the Latest Wi-Fi Used in Macs

If you were hoping for Ultra Wideband and Wi-Fi 6E or 7 chips in Apple Vision Pro, well, those are very specific expectations. Also, Apple Vision Pro appears to lack those chips, based on the official FCC filing from today.

Next-Gen Apple Chip Technology on Track to Reach Production in 2025

Next-generation 2nm chip technology destined for future Apple devices is on schedule to begin production next year, DigiTimes reports.

Apple Vision Pro M2 Chip Said to Have 10 GPU, 8 CPU Cores

The Apple Vision Pro runs on an M2 chip equipped with ten GPU cores and eight CPU cores – the same version used in Apple's higher-end MacBook Air models.

Apple Vision Pro Virtual Keyboard Blasted As 'Complete Write-Off'

The keyboard floats in mid-air, allowing you to input text in your spatial computing environment while wearing the device.

iPhone 15 Pro Max Will Still Be the Best-Selling Model in Early 2024, Says Kuo

The iPhone 15 Pro Max will still be the highest-selling iPhone model in the first half of 2024, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, with its special telephoto lens being highly profitable to supply chain partner Largan.

Apple Reportedly Ready to Enable Sideloading for iOS Users in the EU

The EU’s Digital Markets Act antitrust legislation passed last year will force Apple to allow users to install third-party apps from outside the iOS App Store, a process known as sideloading. Apple is yet to reveal how exactly it will comply with the legislation, but the company reportedly plans to do so very soon.

Apple May Sell Series 9 and Ultra 2 Watches Without Blood Oxygen App in U.S. Amid Patent Dispute

Apple has readied modified Apple Watch models that "do not contain pulse oximetry functionality," medical technology company Masimo said in a document filed today with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Microsoft Dethrones Apple as the World’s Most Valuable Public Company

For the first time in over two years, Apple is no longer the world’s most valuable public company.

iPhone 16: Qualcomm's Latest 5G Modem May Be Limited to Pro Models

Qualcomm's latest cellular modem may be limited to the iPhone 16 Pro models this year, according to technology analyst Jeff Pu.

Apple Closing Siri Data Operations Office in San Diego, Impacting 121 Employees

Via Bloomberg, Apple is closing an office in San Diego, which housed part of the Data Operations Annotations group, which evaluates Siri customer responses and helps improve accuracy of the system, among other duties.

Apple Clarifies How Many Items Can Be Tracked in Find My

Apple today confirmed that up to 32 items can be added to the Find My app on the iPhone and iPad, up from a previous limit of 16.

iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus Rumored to Feature Increased 8GB RAM and Wi-Fi 6E Support

Apple's next-generation iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models will both feature 8GB of RAM, an increase over the 6GB of RAM in the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, according to information shared today by technology analyst Jeff Pu.

India May Make It Cheaper to Produce iPhones

The Indian government is reportedly considering import duty costs on key smartphone components, including those for the iPhone.

Apple Releases Magic Keyboard Firmware Update with Bluetooth Security Fix

Apple on Tuesday released Magic Keyboard firmware version 2.0.6 with a fix for a Bluetooth-related security vulnerability.

Apple Sets Annual Shareholder Meeting for February 28 with Virtual Conference

Apple on Thursday confirmed that it will hold its annual investor meeting on February 28, 2024. While in the past these annual meetings were held with an in-person event at Apple Park, the company has once again opted for a virtual conference to share the news with investors.

Apple Announces Al Gore and James Bell are Retiring from its Board of directors, Dr. Wanda Austin to Join

Apple has announced a shakeup to its board of directors.

HomePod Mini Expected to Launch in Malaysia

Apple today received approval to sell the HomePod mini in Malaysia, according to a local regulatory filing uncovered by Xavier Naxa.

Apple Store App will Use Face Scan to Determine Apple Vision Pro Size

The Apple Store app will use a facial scan to provide customers with information on the correct Vision Pro component sizes they need to order.

iPhone Sales Might be Down, but Buyers are Opting for More Storage

Despite analyst concerns over falling iPhone sales volumes, consumers opting for storage upgrades provides a silver lining for Apple's average sales price.

Apple Removes Nine Cryptocurrency Apps from India App Store

Apple has removed a number of cryptocurrency apps from the regional App Store servicing India, weeks after a financial regulator declared they were operating illegally.

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 186 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser Apple first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed the ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to test features that may be introduced into future release versions of Safari.

Google Maps Still Working on Long-Overdue Live Activities Support

Google Maps continues to work on integrating Live Activities support for iPhones, according to new assets unearthed by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris in the latest version of the app.

Apple’s VP of Finance to Depart this Month, will Take Over as Sonos CFO

Apple VP of Finance Saori Casey is leaving the company this month after more than a dozen years.