Apple TV+ thriller "Slow Horses" won its creator and executive producer Will Smith an Emmy in an otherwise weak year for the streamer.Gary Oldman in "Slow Horses" (Source: Apple)"Slow Horses" has been honored for its writing before, but this was its first nomination at the 76th Emmys. Showrunner Will Smith won for the drama's third season, based on Mick Herron's book "Real Tigers," which streamed on Apple TV+ in November and December 2023."The Morning Show" also took home an Emmy, this time a second win for star Billy Crudup in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

This upgraded 15-inch MacBook Air is on sale for $1,299 with an exclusive coupon discount, along with $40 off AppleCare Plus.Save $200 on this M3 MacBook Air.To grab the savings on the MacBook Air, visit Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama and apply coupon code APINSIDER during Step 4 of checkout. This particular configuration in the elegant Midnight finish is equipped with Apple's M3 chip with a 10-core GPU. It also has a bump up to 16GB of unified memory for enhanced performance. A 256GB SSD and 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter round out the specs.Use code APINSIDER Continue Reading on AppleInsider

Protect your iPhone 16 Pro with Spigen's updated case lineup, which features cool teardown designs and aramid fiber options.Spigen's teardown case returns for iPhone 16Spigen was prepared with new cases for Apple's iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max that improve upon previous popular options. A new sleek teardown case joins the classic, alongside a few protective yet thin models.Customers can also choose from a variety of accessories that match the new iPhone case styles. Check out the teardown MagSafe wallet or O-mag webcam mount. Continue Reading on AppleInsider

AT&T has released its iPhone 16 deals, delivering up to $1,000 off Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Max. Or get an iPhone 16 for free when preorders go live on Sept. 13.Save on Apple's entire iPhone 16 range.Right out of the gate, AT&T is already fighting for your business with iPhone 16 deals that offer up to $1,000 in bill credits as soon as preorders go live on Sept. 13.Order at AT&T on Sept. 13 Continue Reading on AppleInsider

Many libraries, including both public libraries and private academic research resources, are geo-restricted. You can circumvent this geo-restricted content using the best VPN for iPhone providers.Most VPN apps for iPhone default to the fastest local server, but more local servers are available.Accessing online library content is crucial for researchers, academics, students, and bookworms, yet many public and private resources are geo-locked. For simplicity, we will refer to all of these institutions as libraries.Accessing a local library can be impossible when traveling because many library websites only serve local patrons, so they check for a user's location. Try to access a library in Michigan when you're in Maine, and you're out of luck. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple is reportedly switching to a less expensive OLED technology to try and get the manufacturing costs down on a future Apple Vision Pro headset.Apple Vision ProThe new display is built by Japan Display Inc (JDI), which Apple has previously supported with a $100 million investment. According to The Elec, JDI has recently delivered a glass-based OLED panel, intended for an Apple Vision Pro-style mixed reality headset.Instead of the glass board used by JDI, Apple Vision Pro is based on a silicon one. The difference is that a silicon substrate allows for smaller pixels, which makes for a much higher resolution. Rumor Score: Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple's iPhone 16 event saw the Apple Watch Series 10 get a big upgrade, over the year-old Apple Watch Series 9. This is what has changed between the wearable generations.Apple Watch Series 10 [left], Apple Watch Series 9 [right]The 2024 update to the Apple Watch is a milestone, with its Series number finally ticking over into double digits. The Apple Watch is now on Series 10.The rumor mill has spent a lot of time claiming there will be big changes inbound because of hitting the Series 10 name, and it got a lot right. This is a big upgrade for the Apple Watch after a few years of relatively muted updates. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Despite Apple's constant rollout of flashy new smartphones, like the new iPhone 16 models, millions of users refuse to upgrade, clinging to their older devices for longer than ever.iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 ProApple unveils new iPhone models each year, which is always a significant event. These new releases, such as the iPhone 16 models in 2024, come packed with new features to entice customers.However, despite the excitement of these advancements, many iPhone users are holding onto their older devices longer than ever before. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple still relies on Qualcomm for its modems, and the Snapdragon X75 proves to offer up to 26% faster 5G downloads in iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.iPhone 16 Pro has the new Snapdragon X75 modemRumors still suggest Apple could cut ties with Qualcomm in 2025 and switch to an in-house modem, but that didn't happen with iPhone 16. The latest models use the Snapdragon X75 modem, which improves upload and download speeds across the new iPhone lineup.According to data collected by the SpeedSmart app, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max rated up to 26% faster than the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The new modem brings 5G Advanced support, lower power consumption, and enhanced 5G carrier aggregation for faster upload speeds. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

The sleek black Apple Watch Ultra 2 that's new for 2024 is $50 off with My Best Buy Plus.Best Buy is the first to offer a material discount on the black Apple Watch Ultra 2.It's the first material discount found on the black Apple Watch Ultra 2, that was recently unveiled during Apple's Glowtime event.Save $50 with BBY Plus Continue Reading on AppleInsider

A Sam's Club membership is now available with a standout deal for new members. Get a 1-year membership for just $15, within a buck of the lowest price on record.This Sam's Club membership deal for $15 is a top offer.Typically priced at $50, this $15 membership deal comes courtesy of Stack Social, giving new members access to Sam's Club's wide range of products at a fraction of the usual cost.Those interested in the benefits of a Plus membership can snag a 1-year membership for $50, a discount of $60 off the normal price. Plus members earn 2% Sam's Cash on qualifying purchases in the club, along with free delivery on eligible orders of $50 or more. Continue Reading on AppleInsider

Apple has published what it says is a full list of the new and updated features coming in both iOS 18 and iPadOS 18.Left: iPadOS 18. Right; iOS 18Ahead of the release of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 on September 16, 2024, Apple has published two PDF documents listing all of the new features of both. The two documents also contain very many qualifications regarding when certain features are coming, and also which countries and territories they may be limited to.The iPhone PDF is now part of Apple's "Yours. Truly." page summarizing the new OS. It's a 9,000-word, 22-page document that has around 250 entries. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple had to achieve what Craig Federighi says were breakthroughs so that Apple Intelligence could use large language models in the cloud while still protecting users' privacy. Here's what Apple did.Craig FederighiDuring the "It's Glowtime" event, Apple talked about Private Cloud Compute as the way that user privacy is protected. Apple aims for as much of Apple Intelligence should work entirely on device, but there are also user requests that will require sending data to cloud services like ChatGPT."We set out from the beginning with a goal of how can we extend the kinds of privacy guarantees that we've established with processing on-device with iPhone to the cloudthat was the mission statement," Apple's senior vice president of software engineering, Craig Federighi, said in an interview with Wired. "It took breakthroughs on every level to pull this together, but what we've done is achieve our goal." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Bring the comforts of home with you on your winter camping trip with Bluetti B300K, AC200, and PV350, which can power everything you might need from heating pads to lights for a days-long adventure.Bluetti B300K powering your RV lifeWhether you spend all your time traveling as a van life or RV life connoisseur, or you just want to try winter camping in a tent for the first time, Bluetti has portable power stations built for you. The B300K is their latest edition with 2,764.8Wh capacity in a compact case that weighs 65 pounds.There are many reasons to trust Bluetti with your power needs, be it for keeping the lights on after a power outage or keeping you warm in a remote campsite. The B300K is widely compatible with the AC300, AC200L, AC200 Max, and AC500, plus it can be stacked for expanded capacity. Continue Reading on AppleInsider

Two years after the Dirigera hub was announced with the promise of being Matter-compatible, Ikea is finally releasing non-beta firmware to facilitate this.Ikea's Dirigera smart home hubBack in 2022, Ikea announced the Dirigera home hub that would work with its range of smart home devices. It was said to have Matter support, which would allow it to connect to smart devices from just about any manufacturer, including Apple and its HomeKit range.But at the same time, an Ikea spokesperson said that the company was working "toward Matter certification step-by-step, and the first update is expected in the next couple of months." So, no, it didn't have Matter support. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple Vision Pro's eye-tracking technology offers a new way to interact with typing, but hackers are already exploiting it to steal sensitive information. Here's what you need to know to protect your data.Apple Vision ProNew technologies always come with new vulnerabilities. One such vulnerability, GAZEploit, exposes users to potential privacy breaches on Apple Vision Pro FaceTime calls.GAZEploit, developed by researchers from the University of Florida, CertiK Skyfall Team, and Texas Tech University, uses eye-tracking data in virtual reality to guess what a user is typing. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

"Flappy Bird" fans have spent more than ten years trying to bring it back to mobile phones and now the eponymous hero will return in 2024.'Flappy Bird' to return to iPhone in 2024Flappy Bird was a wildly popular game that first hit the Apple App Store in the first half of 2013. It didn't take long for the challenging arcade game to become the number one downloaded free game for iPhone. At its height, it earned more than $50,000 daily from in-app advertisements and sales.In January 2014, Flappy Bird flew on the Google Play store. However, it wouldn't stay there long. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple's latest edition of the iPhone 16 has the A18 upgrade for Apple Intelligence, as well as Camera Control. Here's what else is different compared to the iPhone 15.iPhone 16 and Plus [left], iPhone 15 and Plus [right]Apple's September 9 special event saw the roll out of the latest generation of iPhone models. The iPhone 16 range includes, as usual, a few Pro editions alongside the standard-tier releases.For 2024, the focus of the iPhone 16 is on Apple Intelligence, and the chip upgrade to facilitate the features. The physical controls also got some much-needed attention too. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

If you're buying an iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Plus, you'll want to keep your new device safe that means acquiring a case. Here are our best picks for cases you can purchase for your iPhone right now.Best cases for iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 ProAs is typical for fall, Apple updated its iPhone lineup with new models, including a new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. It also means plenty of people will seek out the best cases for their needs.With the cases offering different things, from extreme drop protection to kickstands and a wide array of designs, there's a lot of variety in the case market. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple is significantly increasing prices for out-of-warranty battery replacements, this time for the iPhone 16 Pro models.The new metal casing for the iPhone 16 Pro batteries could increase servicing costs. [X/KosumiSan] The new cost of an out-of-warranty battery replacement for the two larger models of the latest iPhone is $119, up from the $99 cost for the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. The cost remains $99 for the regular iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.Apple last increased the cost of out-of-warranty battery replacement with the iPhone 14 models in 2022. Prices went up from $69 to $99. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Repair Assistant is coming in iOS 18 to handle the proper configuration of new or used Apple parts but potentially plaguing some users of already-repaired iPhones.An Apple Authorized Service Provider repairing an iPhone.Scenarios such as replacing a broken screen or replacing a battery with an official new or salvaged part can be configured directly using Repair Assistant, without the need to contact Apple. The procedure, often referred to as "parts pairing," can significantly improve the performance of the part.For example, if a user replaces the screen on their iPhone but doesn't configure the part, some important features may not function. Using Repair Assistant to configure the new screen will ensure that enhancements such as True Tone and auto-brightness are on and functioning properly. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Basing his analysis on slipping ship times from Apple's ordering web page, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that Apple is seeing lower demand for the high-end iPhone 16 models and higher sales for the regular iPhone 16, along with the iPhone 16 Plus.The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus appear to be the top sellers for the debut weekend.While these claims are only based on initial demand, Kuo claims Apple sold around 37 million units on the new iPhone's first weekend. He says that this is down 12.7 percent from the iPhone 15 lineup debut.The iPhone 16 Plus, which starts at $899, is up 48 percent over the iPhone 15 Plus from last year, despite the entire new lineup retaining the same price points. The regular iPhone 16's initial sales are up 10 percent over the iPhone 15's debut weekend. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Wireless carriers are competing for your business with incentives offering up to $1,000 off when you preorder the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.Save up to $1,000 on Apple's iPhone 16 range.Preorders opened early Friday morning for the iPhone 16 lineup and wireless carriers are already offering up to $1,000 off via incentives across the 2024 iPhone range in an effort to garner your business. Continue Reading on AppleInsider

Finally, it's all here or at least the announcement is. As we wait to get our hands on the new iPhone 16, Apple Watch, and AirPods, here's what is getting us excited about this year's launches.Tim Cook at the "It's Glowtime" event, pictured on an iPhoneOne of your hosts has already gone through the kind of pre-pre-order so that he can just click three buttons once the Apple Store is back up. And the other still needs to be persuaded.That's because for all the new features Apple showed us, this year it feels like the decision to upgrade is much finer than usual. There are strong arguments to stay on the iPhone 15 range, for instance, but reasonable arguments not to. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Following the start of preorders for the iPhone 16 range, the earliest shipping date for the iPhone 16 Pro Max has already slipped back a week.Apple's iPhone 16 Pro MaxAs preorders opened around the world, the shipping dates for all iPhone 16 models plus the were listed as being on September 20. That's the date Apple announced shipping would begin, but within 18 minutes, the site was reporting dates slipping into the following week.It appears that natural titanium was only last year's fashion favorite, because both the entry level 256GB and high end 1TB configurations in that color remained available for shipping on September 20 for around ten minutes longer than the others. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple's new silicone cases for iPhone 16 come in eight colors and feature a unique covering for the new camera control button. Here's what they look like, and how they work.Apple's new iPhone 16 case lineupApple's usual case strategy has been to release three tiers of cases. Prior to FineWoven, every year, Apple released a clear case, a more affordable silicone case, and a luxury leather option.With the iPhone 15 series, Apple flipped the script. It instead opted to discontinue leather in pursuit of its environmental goals. In its stead was a new premium material it called FineWoven. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple has filed to dismiss a three-year-old lawsuit against spyware producer NSO Group, because it could do more harm to iOS security than good.NSO GroupIn 2021, Apple filed a lawsuit against NSI Group, makers of spyware including the infamous Pegasus. Its software was used by governments to hack iPhones used by persons of interest, including journalists and activists.However, three years later, Apple has decided to change course. According to the Washington Post, Apple asked a court on Friday to dismiss the lawsuit altogether. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

In the latest Apple crime roundup, the owner of a North Carolina cell phone store has been sentenced to more than five years in prison, one woman tracks down thieves with an AirTag, while another is accused of stealing her children's iPhones.Man in handcuffs (Source: Pixabay)The former North Carolina cell phone store owner who was convicted in 2023 of selling thousands of stolen iPhones has been sentenced to 68 months in prison. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

After making headlines at $1,299, Best Buy has gone one step further by knocking another $100 off Apple's M3 MacBook Pro for My Best Buy Plus members.Grab the lowest price ever on Apple's M3 MacBook Pro.The deal, which drops the M3 14-inch MacBook Pro to $1,199, requires a My Best Buy Plus membership, which runs $49.95 per year.If you're interested in the Silver finish, Adorama has it for the same $1,199 price with promo code APINSIDER. The APINSIDER coupon code also knocks $50 off three years of AppleCare. And best of all, a membership is not required. Continue Reading on AppleInsider

Apple's iPhone 16 "Glowtime" event may be over, but there's still time left in the year for more product launches. Here's what Apple is expected to reveal before the end of 2024.Apple's remaining potential launches for 2024As usual for Apple's September special event, the company launched the iPhone 16 and a bunch of other products. However, it didn't manage to go through the entire product catalog during its 90-minute presentation.The event showed off new iPhones, as well as updates to the AirPods and Apple Watch lines and heavy promotion of Apple Intelligence. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums