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The Pros and Cons of Apple Pay Later, Apple’s Buy Now, Pay Later Service
Last year Apple introduced its own take on “buy now, pay later” (BNPL), Apple Pay Later. The name is a play on Apple’s existing mobile payment service, combined with the “pay later” appeal of BNPL financing. Using Apple Pay Later is essentially taking out a loan, like any BNPL service. So how exactly does Apple Pay Later work, and what…
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Apple’s Lightning-to-3.5mm headphone adapter may be going away
The Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter may have bitten the dust, as it’s sold out at Apple’s online store in the US and much of the world, MacRumors reports. The accessory is reportedly still available from Apple in some countries, including France, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. The writing has been on the wall for what’s left of…
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Apple’s iPhone partners make plans for US manufacturing – Computerworld
In a sign of the times, Apple’s key manufacturing partners are ready to ramp up production in the US should the incoming Trump administration keep its promise to levy painful surcharges on Chinese imports. But, of course, these new factories won’t necessarily create vast quantities of jobs, as they are likely to be focused on strategically important, high-value goods made…
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Apple’s ‘iPad-like’ smart home plan hits a tired market – Computerworld
Though there is the issue of trust. A matter of trust While governments eager for growth seem to think tech will save us, consumers trust the sector less and less. There’s lots of data that reflects this decline. Arguably this could well represent a reaction against everything from huge security problems such as the recent Crowdstrike disaster to election interference,…
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Apple’s Geo-Blocking Practices Could Violate EU Rules
The European Commission has informed Apple that its geo-blocking practices, where services are limited or blocked in certain geographical locations, are potentially breaking the law. These practices have been identified on the App Store, Apple Arcade, Music, iTunes Store, Books, and Podcasts. The Commission, along with the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network, has three main issues relating to Apple’s geo-blocking, which…
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Apple’s rumored six-inch ‘AI wall tablet’ could control your smart home by March 2025
The iPad-like device, which will reportedly be available as soon as next March, has a six-inch display with thick edges, a built-in camera, a rechargeable battery, and speakers, according to Gurman. The plan is to have Siri and Apple Intelligence voice control support as well. If the rumors are true, the smart display will offer a centralized way to control…
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Apple’s iOS 18.2 Beta Brings AI Features
On Nov. 4, Apple released the beta version of iOS 18.2, providing the next look at the artificial intelligence features coming to Apple’s mobile devices broadly in December. Apple also sent out corresponding beta releases for iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision and the development environment XCode 16.2 beta 2. What does iOS 18 beta 2 add? Expanded…
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Will the Trump victory get Europe off Apple’s back? – Computerworld
It’s hard to tell; after all, most people have become cynical about politicians and the promises they make (and later break) on the campaign trail. We don’t know yet whether the next Trump administration will keep promises made on the way to the White House, or just cherry pick those it wants to keep and ignore the rest. If the…
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Europe plans to check Apple’s iPad for DMA compliance – Computerworld
The company has attempted to protect against such problems by insisting that developers, including those selling apps outside the store, notarize their apps to provide some degree of protection. The report explains how it supports third-party stores, some of the limitations in that support, the tools it provides, and more, including some discussion around cost. The report also confirms upcoming…
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Apple’s AirTags have dropped to one of their best prices to date
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, meaning airports everywhere are about to get slammed. Thankfully, if you plan on flying out of town this holiday season, Apple’s AirTags can help you speed through the baggage claim with some extra piece of mind. A four-pack normally goes for $99, but right now, you can buy them for just under $74 at…
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