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EU competition chief jabs at Apple from both sides over AI delay
The European Union's competition chief is not happy about Apple delaying the rollout of Apple Intelligence AI features in the bloc.
iPhone users won’t lose True Tone, other features after third-party repairs
Apple is finally loosening some restrictions on repairs, extending software support to third-party replacement batteries and displays installed into iPhones later this year.
Apple’s self-repair diagnostics tool expands to Europe
Apple is expanding access to its web-based diagnostic tool. The software (officially called “Apple Diagnostics for Self Service Repair”) is now available in 32 European countries, including the UK, Germany, France and the Netherlands.
ChatGPT for macOS no longer requires a subscription
The macOS ChatGPT desktop app is now available to everyone. That is, provided you’re running an Apple Silicon Mac (sorry, Intel users) and are running macOS Sonoma or higher.
Beats Pill speakers are back and have been redesigned from the inside out
Beats revives the Pill speaker with an updated design, re-engineered sound and more.
Apple TV+ subscribers will get early access to the company's latest original podcast
Apple TV+ subscribers will get to hear all of Apple's first dual-language podcast on July 1.
Apple's iPhone 15 is up to $120 off at Woot right now
Apple iPhone 15 models are up to $120 off right now. The Woot deal doesn’t include the original packaging.
Apple may face a mammoth fine after the EU said it violated competition rules
EU officials have accused Apple of violating Digital Markets Act rules by not freely allowing developers to tell users about alternate payment options away from the App Store. If found guilty, Apple may be fined up to tens of billions of dollars.
Apple reportedly even held talks with Meta about an AI partnership as it plays catch-up
According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, citing sources with knowledge of the discussions, Apple has held talks with Meta, Anthropic and Perplexity about the possibility of using the companies' generative AI models.
Apple’s third-gen AirPods are back on sale for their lowest price yet
Apple’s third-generation AirPods have dropped back down to the lowest price we’ve seen thanks to a deal on Amazon right now. The AirPods, which normally go for $170, are 17 percent off, making them just $140.
Apple will reportedly withhold new AI features in Europe due to regulations
Apple said on Friday that it would delay iOS 18’s marquee AI features in the European Union, conveniently blaming Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulations. The company claimed it would block the launch of Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring on the Mac and SharePlay Screen Sharing in the EU this year.
The latest MacBook Pro beats my high-end PC for content creation
I've always been a PC guy for content creation, but the MacBook Pro M3 changed my mind.
A four-pack of Apple AirTags has dropped to $80
The Apple AirTag is our favorite Bluetooth tracker for iPhones, and right now there's a solid deal on a four-pack.
The new Apple Pencil Pro is on sale for the first time since launch
The Apple Pencil Pro is currently on sale for $119 on Amazon, or $10 lower than its original price.
The Apple Watch Series 9 is back on sale for $299
You can get the Apple Watch Series 9 for 25 percent off right now.
Apple Pay Later is dead, long live Affirm loans
Apple Pay Later is kaput. The company confirmed to TechCrunch on Monday that it’s killing the service only two years after first announcing it at WWDC 2022.
The best iPad for 2024: How to pick the best Apple tablet for you
Finding the right iPad for you can be complicated. Here, we lay out the differences between each model and dive into everything you need to know before buying a new Apple tablet.
Apple reportedly has plans for a thinner iPhone, MacBook Pro and Apple Watch
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is planning to release a slew of slimmed-down products, including a thinner MacBook Pro, Apple Watch and iPhone. It follows earlier reports of a slimmer iPhone coming with the iPhone 17 in 2025.
What is RCS and how is it different from SMS and iMessage?
This week, Apple announced it would offer RCS support starting in 2024. Here's what that means for the future of chat between iOS and Android devices.
Engadget Podcast: The fallout from Apple’s WWDC 2024 and Summer Game Fest
This week has felt like a month worth of news, now that we've wrapped up Apple's WWDC 2024 and Summer Game Fest in LA.