Maybe we'll see more movies made Apple Vision Pro now there's a Blackmagic Camera, and maybe we'll see different cameras on the iPhone 17 Slim, but we'll never see the end of Apple nonsense on TikTok.

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• Charting Apple's year
• Don't believe what you see on TikTok - AirDrop doesn't allow thieves to steal your credit card info
• No, iOS Photos isn't telling you who last looked at your messages
• Meta seeking unfettered access to iPhone user data via EU DMA interoperability requests
• Apple says EU interoperability laws pose severe privacy risks
• AirPods Max four years later: a missed spatial computing opportunity 
• Blackmagic's new camera for Apple Vision Pro content has a hefty $29,995 price tag
• iPhone 17 camera layout may not radically change after all
• Giant foldable iPad with MacBook-like design rumored to arrive in 2028
• Supply chain rumor suggests OLED iPad mini in 2026, foldable iPad Pro in 2027
• Analysis: Apple not likely to enter the foldable market before 2027

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With the release of iOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.2, Apple Intelligence is truly here -- even if there is still more to come. Plus Apple is in trouble for what's it done and what it hasn't, and there are three new Apple Music radio stations, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.

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• Wedding banned - Apple Watches not welcome at fashionista's ceremony
• Apple Music Radio taps big talent for three new stations
• Apple's iOS 18.2 release brings Image Playground to the iPhone
• New Genmoji ad showcases creations that definitely were not made with Apple Intelligence
• Adobe Lightroom, Balatro+ honored in Apple's App Store Awards
• Apple's iPhone 17 Slim is a wrongheaded approach that ignores what people really want
• New iPhone 17 rumors point to a radically different rear camera layout
• Congress asking Apple and other big tech what they're doing about deepfakes
• Apple's ongoing modem push rumored to result in cellular MacBooks
• Apple plans three-year rollout of its self-made iPhone modem, starting with iPhone SE
• Apple has reportedly approached Sony to partner on Apple Vision Pro controllers
• Analysis: Apple Vision Pro sells well, but needs more content faster
• Half of Apple developers have doubts about making Apple Vision Pro apps
• Apple Vision Pro named innovation of the year, beating transparent TVs and AI cheese
• Apple sued over 2022 dropping of CSAM detection features
• Congress asking Apple and other big tech what they're doing about deepfakes
• The death of a robot designed for autistic children proves Apple's on-device AI is the right path

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Tim Cook has been looking back at his past in Apple, while others look to the future of AI, and Wallace and Gromit are opening presents, on the AppleInsider podcast.

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• M4 MacBook Air to iPhone SE — What to expect from Apple in early 2025
• HomePod with built-in screen now expected in late 2025
• M5 iPad Pro rumored to arrive sometime in late 2025
• Rumor roundup: iPhone SE 4 could be a low-priced Apple Intelligence powerhouse
• Past, Present, Future: The state of Apple Intelligence in December 2024
• Apple Intelligence has been seven years in the making, says Cook
• Wallace and Gromit light up Apple's UK headquarters for Christmas
• Apple talks up privacy, yet spies on its own staff, says lawsuit
• What a new threat report says about Mac malware in 2024
• How to get your 2024 Apple Music Replay playlist
• 'Hysterical' named Apple Podcasts top new show of 2024
• Apple Books celebrates 2024 with collections and Year in Review

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Now it's reportedly going to be in iOS 19 that Siri gets better, but in the meantime, Apple is celebrating the best developers' apps, and we're turning the Mac mini into a truly portable device, on the AppleInsider Podcast.

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• Siri engine to be fundamentally revamped across 2025, early 2026j
• Siri chatbot may be coming in 2026 as part of iOS 19
• Apple names 45 finalists for 2024 App Store Awards
• Smallest Mac yet is perfect Apple Vision Pro companion with the right battery pack
• Mac mini M4 Pro review: Mac Studio power, miniaturized
• iPhone 17 Pro may forego titanium, instead get alumimum & glass
• iPhone 17 Slim probably won't have a telephoto camera
• iPhone 17 Slim too thin for SIM tray, may not have mmWave
• AirPods Max headphones unlikely to get any further upgrades
• Apple Vision Pro adds new concerts from 'The Weeknd' & others -- Concert for One, Raye -- Genesis and Escapism
• Roundup: Govee's selection of smart lights makes the holidays brighter
• Apple TV+ abandons Clooney and Pitt's 'Wolfs' sequel

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The first major M4 Mac mini hub accessory has just been announced, plus we now know what emoji are coming -- and developers are wondering why Apple has removed controversial apps.

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• Leak: what law enforcement can unlock with the 'Graykey' iPhone hacking tool
• Satechi redesigns its hub to fit the new, smaller M4 Mac mini
• iPhones stored for forensic analysis reboot, causing problems
• Apple Vision Pro gets new The Weeknd immersive content & 'Concert for One' series
• Rumors of an Apple-made TV set are back again
• tvOS 18.2 gains new Snoopy screensavers with latest developer beta
• Apple's App Store takedowns over copyright claims continue to annoy developers
• Apple shifts to internal advertising sales for Apple News
• Apple has officially ended its butterfly keyboard repair program for MacBooks
• Bigfoot, apple core emoji may land on iMessage in late 2025
• Finding a social home

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There's a big new update to Final Cut Pro, a smaller one for Logic Pro, and an ever-increasing number of rumors about an Apple Home Hub.

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• Apple's smart display with smart home AI focus predicted for March 2025
• Apple Vision Pro 2 with M5 chip likely to arrive before budget models
• Battery problems threaten the iPhone Slim and iPhone Fold
• Supply chain leak hints at two potential Apple home automation releases set for 2026
• There will never be an Apple Ring, says rival with crossed fingers
• M4 Mac mini review: The first redesign in years hides incredible computing power
• Apple execs address Mac mini's hidden power button in 2024 redesign
• Power press: Fixes for Apple's oddly-placed Mac mini button
• iPad mini 7 review: a more mighty micro tablet
• iPhone 16 Pro Max review two months later — Like Apple says, the best iPhone yet
• iPhones on iOS 18.1 will automatically reboot and lock down after being idle for a while
• EU's latest demand on Apple about geolocking is unforgivably naive
• iOS 18.2 could receive a full public release with Image Playground & ChatGPT on December 9

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The first reviews of the new Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro, are in -- and surprisingly range from delight to strange cynicism. Plus there are yet more rumors of the next Apple Vision Pro, but you need not hold your breath.

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Links from the Show:

• Apple CEO Tim Cook congratulates Trump on his second election win
• EU might fine Apple for failure to comply with DMA, for real this time
• European Union evaluating if Corning monopolizes the smartphone screen market
• Apple acquires the team behind Pixelmator Pro
• Apple is buying a treasure in Pixelmator, and we hope it won't get destroyed
• M4 Mac mini review roundup: Pint-sized powerhouse that won't break the bank
• iMac review roundup: good performance, good price — and great colors
• M4 MacBook Pro review roundup: fantastically fast — but no real surprises
• Apple Vision Pro rumored to get M5 in 2025, but lower cost model is delayed
• Apple is researching smart glasses with an internal study, report claims
• https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/11/07/testing-out-mac-ultra-wide-display-mirror-on-apple-vision-pro
• Developers can begin work on an app intent system that will make Siri smarter in 2025
• Apple's numerous internal projects led to the upcoming API-powered Siri with AI

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As Apple announces its latest earnings, it's also brought out new Macs and launched Apple Intelligence to the world. There's so much to examine, including the future of the iMac.

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Links from the Show:

• Collect 'em all in Pokemon TCG Pocket, now available for iPad, iPhone
• Nintendo Music app now available on iPhone
• Nintendo shutting down 'Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp'
• Apple takes a three-day week for its Mac launches
• MacBook Air doubles base memory to 16GB for same $999
• New MacBook Pro arrives with M4 Pro, M4 Max, and a black colorway
• New Mac mini arrives with redesign, powerful M4 & M4 Pro processors, more USB-C
• New 24-inch iMac adds M4 chip, nano-texture glass option
• Apple updates 'Magic' accessories to USB-C, included with M4 iMac
• Apple's Magic Mouse charging port design has never been a big deal
• A clever hack fixes the new Mac mini power button's awkward location
• YouTuber makes fake Apple event video for new Macs
• Apple Intelligence Image Playground, Genmoji testers face long wait
• Apple Intelligence arrives on the Mac with macOS Sequoia update
• iOS 18.1 with the first wave of Apple Intelligence features is out now
• iOS 18.1 & iPadOS 18.1 review: baby steps with Apple Intelligence

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Apple has now promised us a week of what appears to be new Mac announcements, just as analysts start saying iPhone sales are failing, and Apple Intelligence is finally upon us.

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Links from the Show:

• Production cut, its future drawing near
• Hands-on with Image Playground, ChatGPT’s might,
• And Genmoji’s magic, shining ever bright.
• Apple Intelligence, the test applications’ art,
• iPhone 17 and beyond, an ambitious quest,
• Apple’s future unfolding, with unwavering zest.
• Apple Intelligence to play catch-up to rivals across 2025
• Cook says Apple wasn't first with AI, but will be the best
• Craig Federighi says Siri won't become sentient, but it'll get better
• Inbound M4 Mac updates rumored to arrive as early as October 28
• Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, & Magic Mouse may soon be upgraded with USB-C
• Apple's October Mac event or release plans still aren't clear
• First benchmarks show massive leap in iPad mini performance
• iPad mini review roundup: Minor but needed evolution
• iPad Mini Review: For Accessibility’s Sake, Your Mileage May Certainly Vary
• Apple rumored to be working on new game-focused App Store & launcher

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This week saw the surprise release of a new iPad mini, and the predictable criticisms of it, plus more rumors of the future of the Apple Vision Pro.

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• New iPad mini 7 gets A17 Pro, Apple Intelligence
• iPad mini 7 vs iPad mini 6 compared — Apple Intelligence on the smallest tablet
• Apple cancels California DMV permit for self-driving car testing
• Apple Car could have had Blade batteries developed with China's BYD
• Apple's study proves that LLM-based AI models are flawed because they cannot reason
• Cheaper Apple Vision headset rumored to cost $2000, arriving in 2026
• Apple Smart Glasses, AirPods with cameras could finally arrive in 2027
• Surgeons say Apple Vision Pro saves them pain and injury
• Chief People Officer leaves Apple after short 20 month tenure
• FTC 'Click to Cancel' rule makes canceling subscriptions as easy as starting them
• Apple Watch Ultra 2 in black review: Same tech, but the new color is absolutely fantastic
• Chief People Officer leaves Apple after short 20 month tenure

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