Apple Hit With €500M Fine as EU Enforces Digital Markets Act

The European Commission has fined Apple 500 million euros ($570 million) and Meta 200 million euros ($230 million) for violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA), in the first penalties ever issued under the new EU tech regulation. Apple was penalized for restricting app developers from informing users about alternative payment options outside the App Store. […]

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Apple Complies With Recommendation to Remove ‘Available Now’ From Apple Intelligence Page

Apple Intelligence features are no longer marketed as being “available now,” following a U.S. National Advertising Division (NAD) inquiry. In a press release today, the NAD said it recommended that Apple discontinue or modify the “available now” text on the Apple Intelligence page, given it falsely conveyed that all of the features listed on the […]

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: Apple Watch SE Hits Best Price of the Year So Far, Plus Save on the New iPad and More

This week’s best Apple deals include discounts on AirPods Max, iPad, and Apple Watch SE. We’re also tracking a big sitewide sale at OWC, including savings on docks and hubs for your Mac, plus external drives and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and […]

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iPad 11 vs. iPad Air Buyer’s Guide: 30+ Differences Compared

The iPad Air costs at least $250 more than the entry-level iPad, so is choosing the pricier model worth it? Or should you save the money and buy the 11th-generation ‌iPad‌? This guide helps you to understand the differences between the two models and decide which is best for you. The 11th-generation ‌iPad‌ is positioned […]

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OWC’s Spring Savings Sale Includes Big Discounts on Mac Docks, Memory, Accessories, and More

OWC kicked off a new “Spring Savings Celebration” this week, offering solid discounts on a variety of USB-C docks, memory cards, external drives and enclosures, and Mac accessories. Many of these deals won’t be applied until you add the items to your cart, at which time an automatic coupon will be applied to your order. […]

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iOS 19 Leak Reveals Alleged New Design With Rounder App Icons, Floating Tab Bar, and More

YouTube channel Front Page Tech is back today with another video that provides a closer look at iOS 19’s alleged design changes. The video contains re-created renders of iOS 19, which are allegedly based on real footage of the software update, provided by sources within Apple. Overall, iOS 19 is expected to have a more […]

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Court Rejects Secrecy in Apple’s Fight Against UK Backdoor Request

Apple has filed a legal appeal against a UK government order requiring the company to create a “back door” to its encrypted cloud storage systems, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) confirmed on Monday (via Reuters). The high-profile challenge follows reports earlier this year that the UK used its Investigatory Powers Act to demand secret access […]

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Apple Planning ‘Bold’ New 20th Anniversary Design for 2027 iPhone Pro

Apple is preparing a “major shake-up” for the iPhone’s 20th anniversary in 2027, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. iPhone X released in 2017 for 10th anniversary Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says that Apple plans to launch a foldable iPhone alongside a “bold” new iPhone Pro model that makes more extensive use […]

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