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Apple is facing tougher export checks by Chinese authorities as part of a claimed crack-down on technology with potential military applications. While the increased scrutiny is said to be for security reasons, many believe the real reasons are both economic and political … more…

Macworld Whereas most of Apple’s iPad range got some much-needed attention last year, the baseline model suffered yet more neglect. The current 10th-gen iPad arrived in October 2022 and is long overdue for an update. According to a new report, however, the wait is almost over. And, perhaps unsurprisingly given that it’s been two and

CarPlay’s major next generation still isn’t here yet, despite Apple’s website currently saying that the first models would arrive in 2024. But now, a widget interface for CarPlay 2 has leaked in new images and given a glimpse into Apple’s ongoing development. more…

The European Union has denied a report that it has paused action against Apple and other US tech giants in the light of anticipated pressure from the incoming US president. The report claims that the EU is “reassessing” antitrust investigations of Apple, Meta, and Google and that all decisions and fines will be paused until

Waterfield Designs, one of my favorite leather goods and bespoke accessories companies, has just released its Shield Case for the M4 Mac Mini. I wrote an article last month about how I turned my Mac Mini into a portable computer, and although I could do that successfully, this new Mac Mini case takes it to a

A security vulnerability has been discovered in the USB-C port controller fitted to the iPhone 15 and 16. However, exploiting it would be so complex that both Apple and the security researcher who discovered it concluded that it is not a real-world threat. However, a security concern that does pose a threat to iPhone users

The first US plant to make A-series chips for Apple devices is expected to begin mass production as early as this quarter, says a new report. It implies that test production by TSMC has already begun, with Apple said to be in the final stage of verifying the chips produced in Arizona … more…

Macworld Long-time readers of his column will know that the Macalope is not above grazing on low-hanging fruit. Far from it. First of all, who doesn’t like a nice piece of fruit? Second, it’s right there. At mouth level. C’mon. So, you might think he’s going to chomp into a mouthful of Mark Zuckerberg’s comments

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Macworld After a busy 2024, Apple is gearing up to launch a full slate of new products throughout 2025, including new iPads, Macs, and, of course, iPhones. But even bigger than a new iPhone SE or iPhone 17 Air, Apple is expected to take a big first step into the smart home. According to Mark