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Instagram Launches 'Edits' App to Replace CapCut
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:01:43 PDT
Instagram
today launched Edits
, a video editing app that fills the void left by the removal of the ByteDance-owned CapCut app earlier this year. CapCut was pulled from the
App Store
when TikTok was, but it has not returned.
Just after CapCut was removed from the App Store, Instagram announced that it was
working on Edits
, but it has taken several months for the app to be ready to debut. Edits is made for creators, and it can be used with Instagram or other social media apps like TikTok.
Edits is designed for video creation, and it has a full suite of tools for filming videos, editing, and adding effects like AI-powered animations and cutouts. There's a section for keeping track of ideas, managing projects, and exporting content, plus an inspiration feed of reels with performance insights.
Instagram says that it worked with creators to streamline the app's design and functionality so that it would meet the video editing needs of those who make content for social media.
In the future, Edits will get support for keyframes, AI modifications, collaboration tools, and more fonts, text animations, voice effects, and filters.
Edits is a free download from the App Store. [
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T-Mobile Adds New Plans With More Hotspot Data
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:43:24 PDT
U.S. carrier T-Mobile
today introduced
two new higher-end plans that include additional hotspot data and satellite connectivity, with the plans replacing its previous Go5G Plus and Go5G Next plans.
Experience More replaces Go5G Plus, and it has an additional 10 GB of hotspot data (60 GB total) and satellite connectivity that will be available through the end of the year. Customers can continue to upgrade every two years. Experience More is priced at $85 for a single line, but that price does not include taxes and fees.
Experience Beyond is T-Mobile's highest-end plan, replacing Go5G Next. It includes 250 GB of hotspot data instead of 50 GB, and 30 GB of high-speed data per month in Canada and Mexico, twice as much as before. It also includes satellite connectivity and the option to upgrade your smartphone each year. Experience Beyond is priced at $100 for a single line including taxes and fees, but prices are lower with more lines.
Both of the new plans come with a 5-year price guarantee, with T-Mobile promising that the price of their talk, text, and data will stay the same for five years. T-Mobile includes Netflix with ads,
Apple TV
+, MLB.TV, and MLS Season Pass with both plans, and Hulu with ads is also available with the Experience Beyond plan.
The Experience More and Experience Beyond plans will be available starting on April 23. Customers who already have Go5G Next or Go5G More will get the additional benefits at no extra cost.
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Google Fi Gains New $35/Month Unlimited Plan, Improved iPhone Integration
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:54:12 PDT
Google's cellular service Google Fi Wireless is today being updated with a new Unlimited Essentials plan, priced at $35 per month for a single line. The plan includes unlimited calls, text, and data, with 30 GB of high-speed data.
The new plan comes as Google Fi
celebrates its 10th anniversary
. Google Fi is an MVNO that uses T-Mobile's network, providing lower-cost service for smartphone users. When it launched, it was only available for select Android devices, but it has been available on the
iPhone
since 2018.
Other Google Fi plans are being updated alongside the introduction of the new plan. The $50/month Simply Unlimited plan is now Unlimited Standard, and it includes 50 GB of high-speed data, up from 35 GB, plus 25 GB of hotspot data, up from 5 GB.
The Unlimited Premium plan (formerly Unlimited Plus) includes 100 GB of high-speed data, up from 50 GB, along with 50 GB of hotspot data.
Google is adding support for data-only eSIMs, which means
iPad
users can sign up for Google Fi as a data option. Previously, Google had data-only options, but only for physical SIMs. Google Fi 5G coverage is expanding to more than 92 international locations for Unlimited Premium users, which more than doubles previous availability. International 5G connectivity is also now available on iPhones with Google Fi, so it is no longer limited to Android users.
iPhone users will also soon be able to listen to their Google Fi voicemails on the Phone app instead of being required to use the Fi app, thanks to new iPhone integration that Google is introducing.
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OpenAI Wants to Buy Google's Chrome Browser
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:25:52 PDT
OpenAI would consider purchasing the Chrome browser if Google is forced to sell it as a remedy for anticompetitive search practices, ChatGPT product lead Nick Turley said today.
According to
The Information
, Turley provided the detail as part of a court hearing that will determine remedies to address Google's antitrust violations.
The United States Department of Justice
wants Google to divest Chrome
after the DoJ
won an antitrust lawsuit
against Google last year. The court decided that Google has an illegal monopoly on search, and the judge overseeing the case is now deciding on the punishment (or remedies) that Google will face as a result.
The DoJ pointed to OpenAI as company that's growth has been hampered by Google's hold on search. Last year, OpenAI asked Google for access to search data to bolster SearchGPT, but Google refused.
Along with potentially being forced to sell Chrome, Google could be forced to allow rivals to access its search data. Turley said that access to Google's real-time data would allow OpenAI to "build a better product faster."
Google is also likely to be prohibited from entering into search related deals with Apple and other companies. Google has long paid Apple billions of dollars per year to be the default Safari search engine, giving Google a significant advantage in the search market.
The DoJ is also recommending that Google divest Android, but only if the other proposed remedies are not effective at keeping Google from "improperly leveraging" the operating system, or if Google tries to circumvent the other requirements put in place.
During his testimony, Turley also said that OpenAI offered to pay Apple a portion of the revenue generated by the
Siri
ChatGPT integration, but it is not clear if Apple has accepted payment, and
prior reports suggested
that it was a deal that does not see Apple paying OpenAI, or OpenAI paying Apple.
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1 in 2 Surveyed Willing to Pay at Least $10/Month for Apple Intelligence
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:46:27 PDT
A little more than half of respondents in a recent survey said they would be willing to pay at least $10 per month for unlimited access to Apple Intelligence.
In an online survey conducted in February and March, investment firm Morgan Stanley asked thousands of consumers in the U.S. to indicate the maximum amount of money per month that they would be willing to spend for unlimited access to Apple Intelligence. Approximately 1,400 of the 3,300 respondents were current iPhone owners, including 450 owners of iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models that are compatible with Apple Intelligence.
The breakdown was as follows:
$15 or more per month:
22%
$10 to $14.99 per month:
30%
$5 to $9.99 per month:
17%
Less than $5 per month:
11%
Not willing to pay:
14%
Don't know/too early to tell:
6%
Morgan Stanley analysts shared the survey results today in an Apple-focused equity research note, obtained by
MacRumors
. It said the survey's total sample represents the general population in the U.S. in terms of age, gender, and region.
The rollout of Apple Intelligence features has not gone smoothly so far. Apple was
hit with class action lawsuits
in the U.S. and Canada over its delayed personalized Siri features, and the company recently complied with the National Advertising Division's recommendation to
remove "available now" wording from the Apple Intelligence web page
. Apple also had to
disable notification summaries for news apps
after some of the summaries generated false information, and it has yet to re-enable the feature.
Even with Apple Intelligence getting off to a rocky start, this survey suggests that many customers would still be willing to pay for access to the features. However, it is unclear if Apple will ever charge for any of the features.
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What to Expect From the AirTag 2
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:00:00 PDT
Following the introduction of the
iPhone 16e
in February, along with
new iPads and Macs
in March, what will Apple's next product announcement be? Based on rumors, a second-generation AirTag item tracker is potentially next up.
Last year,
Bloomberg
's Mark Gurman reported that a new AirTag would be
released around the middle of 2025
. More recently, a leaker known as Kosutami claimed that Apple plans to release a new AirTag
in May or June
this year. Both of those timeframes suggest that the next AirTag is up to a month or two away from launching.
Three upgrades have been rumored for the AirTag 2 so far:
A second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, for
up to 3× longer range
compared to the current AirTag. The chip debuted in the iPhone 15 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2. On the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models, there is a Precision Finding for People feature that can help you to find your friends in crowded places, and it offers a range of up to 200 feet (approximately 60 meters).
A more tamper-proof speaker, as a safety measure to reduce stalking.
Improved integration with the Apple Vision Pro
.
No major design changes are expected.
The original AirTag was announced during an Apple Event
in April 2021
. In the U.S., an individual AirTag costs $29, and a set of four costs $99.
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Siri Management Team Gets Overhaul After Apple Intelligence Failure
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:31:56 PDT
New
Siri
lead Mike Rockwell is overhauling the Siri management team in order to step up development on
Apple Intelligence
features, reports
Bloomberg
. He is demoting or replacing the managers who previously worked on Siri after the Apple Intelligence features demonstrated at WWDC 2024 failed to launch as expected.
Rockwell, who worked on the Vision Pro software,
took over the Siri team
in March, with former Siri chief John Giannandrea being reassigned to artificial intelligence research. Rockwell is replacing Siri managers with members of the Vision Pro software group, while also restructuring Siri teams that handle speech, understanding, performance, and user experience.
Longtime Vision Pro engineering lead Ranjit Desai will oversee Siri engineering, including the platform and systems groups. Vision Pro senior director Olivier Gutknecht will lead the team that designs the Siri user experience, and Vision Pro engineering director Nate Begeman and Core OS senior director Tom Duffy will work on Siri's underlying architecture.
Employees were told that the management overhaul would help Apple reach its Siri development goals, as the additions to the team are considered some of Apple's top software engineering talent, according to
Bloomberg
.
Rockwell is still overseeing the development of visionOS while he works on Siri, while the Vision Pro hardware team continues to report to John Ternus. Teams that were led by the executives moving to the Siri team will be overseen by Geoff Stahl, who has worked for Rockwell for years.
Under Rockwell's lead, Apple is rearchitecting Siri to use an LLM-based system that will streamline the personal assistant's underlying technology and outward-facing capabilities. To ensure that Siri's planned functionality for integrating more extensively with apps is ready to go on time, Apple plans to work with third-party app developers.
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Woot's New Apple Watch Solo/Braided Loop Sale Offers Up to Two Free Bands When You Buy One
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:33:41 PDT
Woot today has brought back its
sale on Apple Watch Solo Loop and Braided Solo Loop bands
, but with a twist. This time, when you buy any Solo Loop or Braided Solo Loop at a discount on Woot, you'll get up to two extra bands for free.
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The way it works is when you purchase any Solo Loop band for the discounted price of
$19.99
($29 off), you will get two additional Solo Loop bands for free. When you purchase any Braided Solo Loop for the discounted price of
$29.99
($69 off), you will get one additional Braided Solo Loop band for free.
BUY ONE GET 2 FREE
Apple Watch Bands at Woot
The catch here is that you won't be able to pick out the color of the bands. You start by selecting the size of the band and Apple Watch model, then Woot will randomly select three Solo Loop bands or two Braided Solo Loop bands to send to you.
Woot guarantees that each band will be a unique color and there will be no duplicate colors in each box. These are also in new condition and come individually packaged in their original Apple retail packaging, as well as with a one year Apple manufacturer limited warranty.
Although there's a bit of risk at play in Woot's new sale, these are massive discounts on the Apple Watch bands, and it's a great way to expand your band collection and try out new colors. This sale will run through April 25 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.
If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our
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iPhone 17 Air's Extreme Thinness Demoed in New Video
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:22:36 PDT
Apple plans to release an all-new super thin
iPhone
this year, debuting it alongside the
iPhone 17
,
iPhone 17 Pro
, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. We've seen pictures of dummy models, cases, and renders with the design, but Lewis Hilsenteger of Unbox Therapy today showed off newer dummy models that give us a better idea of just how thin the "
iPhone 17 Air
" will be.
The iPhone 17 Air is expected to be around 5.5mm thick (with a thicker camera bar area), making it the thinnest iPhone to date. With the iPhone 17 Pro models rumored to be around 8.725mm thick, there will be a notable difference between the iPhone 17 Air and the rest of the iPhone 17 models.
Hilsenteger was impressed by the thinness of the iPhone 17 Air, speculating on whether it would bend because of the minimal casing. Rumors suggest that Apple will use a titanium and aluminum chassis for the iPhone, with the aim of ensuring it's strong enough not to bend. Back in 2014, Apple dealt with "bendgate" after some users found that the iPhone 6 Plus
started bending
from being tucked inside a pocket. Hilsenteger's YouTube channel even went viral after he did one of the
original iPhone 6 bend test videos
.
Apple also decided to
keep the display size to 6.6 inches
because of fears that a larger display would make the iPhone 17 Air too susceptible to bending. Originally, Apple wanted to use a 6.9-inch display, which would put sizing on par with the iPhone 17 Pro Max. That Apple tweaked display size during development suggests it took the potential for bending into account while creating the super thin iPhone.
Hilsenteger also questioned what the iPhone 17 Air's battery life will be like because of the thinness of the design, but Apple is eliminating features like extra camera lenses in order to ensure enough room for the battery, as well as using a more efficient Apple-designed C1 modem and optimizing through software. Battery life is expected
to be on par
with current iPhone models.
More on what's expected from the iPhone 17 Air models can be
found in our iPhone 17 Air roundup
.
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,
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Apple Releases New iOS 18.5 and macOS Sequoia 15.5 Public Betas
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:08:24 PDT
Apple today seeded the second public betas of upcoming iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, and
macOS Sequoia
15.5 updates, allowing the public to test the updates ahead of when they see an official launch. The public betas come a day after Apple provided the third betas to developers.
Public beta testers can download the updates from the Settings app on each device after opting into the beta through Apple's public beta testing website.
iOS 18.5 and macOS Sequoia 15.5 are relatively minor updates, and
few new features
have been discovered. The iOS Mail app has options for toggling off Contact
Photos
and Group by Sender for a look that's more like the iOS 17 Mail app, and there are some minor changes to how
AppleCare
info is displayed.
The software likely focuses on bug fixes and security improvements that are not outward facing. We're expecting Apple to release iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, and macOS Sequoia 15.5 sometime in May.
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iPhone 14 vs. iPhone 16e Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:31:40 PDT
Upon the launch of the
iPhone 16e
, Apple discontinued the
iPhone
14 and iPhone 14 Plus. Despite arriving two and a half years apart, the iPhone 16e actually borrows a large number of features from the iPhone 14. Many iPhone 14 users may now be considering an upgrade to Apple's latest iPhone, so is it worth it?
The iPhone 16e's frame is the same shape and size as that of the iPhone 14, and it also carries over its notch, display, and more. Yet there are 35 notable differences between the devices. Here's everything that's different between the iPhone 14 and iPhone 16e:
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus (2022)
iPhone 16e (2025)
Aluminum chassis with squared-off edges
Aluminum chassis with contoured edges
Glossy glass back
Color-infused frosted glass back
6.1- or 6.7-inch display
6.1-inch display
Available in Yellow, Blue, Purple, (PRODUCT)RED, Starlight, and Midnight
Available in White and Black
Ring/Silent switch
Action button
12-megapixel main camera with ƒ/1.5 aperture
48-megapixel main camera with ƒ/1.6 aperture
24- and 48-megapixel super-high-resolution photos
12-megapixel Ultra Wide camera
0.5x or 1x optical zoom options
1x or 2x optical zoom options
Sensor-shift optical image stabilization
Optical image stabilization
Smart HDR 4
Smart HDR 5
Macro photography
Night mode and Night mode portraits
Improved Night mode and Night mode portraits
Cinematic mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field (up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps)
Action mode
Improved audio quality on phone calls
Wind noise reduction
Audio Mix
Stereo recording
Spatial Audio and stereo recording
A15 Bionic chip with 5-core GPU
A18 chip with 4-core GPU
Apple Intelligence
support
Visual intelligence
Qualcomm Snapdragon X70 modem
Apple C1 modem
mmWave 5G connectivity
Thread connectivity
Ultra Wideband chip for Precision Finding
Precision Finding for
Find My
friends
20- or 26-hour battery life
26-hour battery life
Lightning port
USB-C port
MagSafe
wireless charging up to 15W with 20W adapter or higher
Setting to prevent charging above 80%
Battery manufacture date, first use, and cycle count information in Settings
Compatible with MagSafe cases, wallets, wireless chargers, and more
Now discontinued
Starts at $599
Released September 2022
Released March 2025
The iPhone 16e represents a good move for iPhone 14 users, with significant enhancements such as the Action button, 48-megapixel camera, A18 chip, Apple Intelligence support, Visual intelligence, and much longer battery life. However, the iPhone 14 should continue to be useable for a while longer. As a result, it may be better to wait for when the
iPhone 16
drops in price upon the launch of the
iPhone 17
lineup if you want a more substantial upgrade, or even a future "iPhone 17e" model.
The only substantial losses when upgrading from the iPhone 14 to the iPhone 16e are the Ultra Wide camera, MagSafe connectivity, mmWave 5G connectivity, the Ultra Wideband chip, and fewer color options. If you feel these features are vital, you should consider purchasing an iPhone 16 instead of an iPhone 16e, although this will add to the price. The
iPhone 15
is also a good option, since it offers all of these features that are missing on the iPhone 16e, but at the expense of features like Apple Intelligence support and prolonged battery life.
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Apple Complies With Recommendation to Remove 'Available Now' From Apple Intelligence Page
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:11:52 PDT
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 page were available at the time the text was first added. Apple disagreed, but it chose to respect the recommendation.
"While we disagree with the NAD's findings related to features that are available to users now, we appreciate the opportunity to work with them and will follow their recommendations," said Apple, in a statement shared in the press release.
Apple added the "available now" text to the Apple Intelligence page shortly after iOS 18.1 was released on October 28. Only some promised Apple Intelligence features launched in iOS 18.1, with others like Genmoji, Image Playground, ChatGPT integration in Siri, and Priority Notifications not available until iOS 18.2 through iOS 18.4. In addition, the personalized Siri features listed on the page were
delayed until the coming year
.
Apple first updated the page
in mid-March
to indicate that the personalized Siri features are coming in a future software update.
Apple then removed the "available now" text from the Apple Intelligence page in the U.S. on March 31, according to the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine.
The "available now" text did have an asterisk that led to fine print indicating that some of the Apple Intelligence features would be coming over the course of the next year, but the NAD said this footnote was not "sufficiently clear."
The NAD said the advertising claims on the page are now adequate.
The NAD, part of the independent, non-profit organization BBB National Programs, oversees the truthfulness of U.S. advertising. While its decisions are not legally binding, advertisers often comply with its recommendations, to avoid negative press or potential enforcement action from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC). When an advertiser does not comply with the NAD's recommendation, the NAD will refer the case to the FTC for review.
This news was
first reported by
The Verge
.
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Use This 3-Finger Trick to Quickly Share Photos on Apple Devices
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:23:32 PDT
Apple devices support a relatively unknown three-finger gesture that lets you share a photo across your devices in super-quick time. It's a neat trick to fall back on if AirDrop is playing up or your iCloud Photos are taking ages to sync.
Universal Clipboard is usually associated with copying and pasting text, but by using this gesture, you can make it work really well for sharing images between your devices too.
It can be used to quickly copy images across nearby devices for pasting into Messages, Notes, emails, Pages, and other apps with input fields.
For the following steps to work, you'll need to have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on and your devices signed into the same Apple Account and connected to the same network.
Make sure Handoff is enabled on your devices: On Mac, select
System Settings ➝ General ➝ AirDrop & Handoff
and toggle on the switch next to
Allow Handoff between this Mac and your iCloud devices
. On iPhone/iPad, turn on
Settings ➝ General ➝ AirDrop & Handoff
, then toggle on the switch next to
Handoff
.
On iPhone or iPad, perform a three-finger pinch gesture on a photo. On Mac, use the
Command+C
keyboard shortcut.
Switch to the device you want to share the photo with, and then pinch outward with three fingers to paste it into a text field. If on a Mac, you can perform this gesture on the trackpad or use the
Command+V
.
That's all there is to it. You will know that your three-finger gestures have been recognized when "Copy" and "Paste" appear at the top of the device's screen.
Tip: You can also cut images to Universal Clipboard using the same three-finger pinch gesture by performing it two times in rapid succession. Just remember to paste your content within a short period of time, as it won't be available for ever.
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Apple's New 11th Gen iPad Hits Record Low Price of $319.99 on Amazon
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:05:11 PDT
Amazon has a few discounts on Apple's 11th generation iPad this week, including a return of the all-time low price on the entry level model. Prices start at
$319.99
for the 128GB Wi-Fi iPad, down from $349.00.
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This sale is available in Blue and Yellow, while the Silver model is at a second-best price on Amazon. Although this is just a $29 discount, it remains the lowest price we've ever tracked for the new iPad, and right now only Amazon has these record low prices.
$29 OFF
128GB Wi-Fi iPad for $319.99
$40 OFF
512GB Wi-Fi iPad for $609.00
You can also get the 512GB Wi-Fi iPad for
$609.00
, down from $649.00. There are also a few discounts on cellular models, the best of which is the 512GB cellular iPad for
$750.00
, down from $799.00.
The 11th generation iPad is mainly a spec bump for the tablet line, now featuring the A16 chip and more storage, with the same design as the 10th generation iPad. The new iPad starts with 128GB of storage, and is also available in 256GB and a new 512GB configuration. The previous model was only available in 64GB and 256GB configurations.
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Apple Celebrating Earth Day in These Five Ways
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:59:47 PDT
Today is Earth Day, and Apple is celebrating the occasion in five ways.
First, Apple has
updated its home page
to highlight its ongoing
Apple 2030 initiative
. Apple is aiming to become carbon neutral across its entire business, manufacturing supply chain, and product life cycle by 2030. Last week, Apple announced that it surpassed a
60% reduction in its global greenhouse gas emissions
compared to 2015 levels. More details are available in the company's
2025 Environmental Progress Report
.
Second, Apple recently launched an Earth Day promotion that offers customers
10% off eligible Apple accessories when they recycle eligible devices
at participating Apple Stores. The offer is available through May 16 in the U.S. and many other countries. For more details about the promotion, read our
earlier coverage
.
Third, the annual
Earth Day Activity Challenge
has returned. Apple Watch users who complete any workout for 30 minutes or longer today will receive a 2025 Earth Day award in the Activity app, along with animated iMessage stickers.
Fourth, Apple plans to
enable Clean Energy Charging on iPhone and iPad demo units
in U.S. stores. With this feature, the devices will charge at times of the day when the electric grid is relatively cleaner, as much as possible.
Finally, Apple is celebrating Earth Day with content across some other apps and services. For example, Apple Fitness+ subscribers can listen to a new Time to Walk episode featuring actress and climate advocate Shailene Woodley.
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M2 iPad Air Runs Windows 11 ARM via Emulation, Thanks to EU Rules
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:01:05 PDT
A developer has demonstrated Windows 11 ARM running on an M2 iPad Air using emulation, which has become much easier since the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulations came into effect.
As spotted by
Windows Latest
, NTDev shared an instance of the emulation on
social media
and posted a
video on YouTube
(embedded below) demonstrating it in action. The achievement relies on new EU regulatory changes that make it easier to sideload apps on iOS and iPadOS devices. Under the DMA, users can now download third-party app stores like "AltStore Classic," which enables the installation of UTM with JIT (Just-In-Time) compilation support.
UTM is the technology that makes it all possible, and emulates Windows 11 inside iPadOS by translating Windows code into ARM instructions as it runs. Technically, iPadOS restricts direct virtualization for third-party apps, but JIT compilation allows Windows 11 to boot and function smoothly without requiring jailbreak access. NTDev credits AltStore's StikDebug helper app for enabling JIT compilation in the background.
NTDev improved performance by using Tiny11, a stripped-down version of Windows 11 that removes bloatware and reduces system requirements. This optimized version requires less RAM and storage than standard Windows 11. The developer says it runs "quite decently," although judging by the video, the performance isn't good enough for it to be a PC replacement.
This isn't the first time Windows 11 has been demoed running on a tablet. As
Windows Latest
notes, Microsoft's operating system has previously been successfully booted on OnePlus and Xiaomi Android devices.
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iPhone 17 Pro Allegedly Coming in Sky Blue Color Used for MacBook Air
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:08:03 PDT
Apple will unveil the iPhone 17 Pro in a new Sky Blue color, the same color that debuted on the latest M4 MacBook Air models Apple released in March. That's according to the leaker Majin Bu.
Concept mockup from Majin Bu
Writing on his
website
, Bu claims that "sources close to the supply chain confirm that several iPhone 17 Pro prototypes have been made in various colors, with Sky Blue currently the frontrunner." Bu goes on to say that it "looks even more stunning than the much-loved Sierra Blue of the iPhone 13 Pro, with a brightness and refinement that make it irresistible."
The Sky Blue finish on the MacBook Air is not very saturated, and the color's appearance can vary based on lighting conditions. Apple describes it as "a beautiful, metallic light blue that creates a dynamic gradient when light reflects off of its surface."
Apple has stuck to muted colors for its recent iPhone "Pro" models made from titanium, and it offered a new Desert Titanium color for the iPhone 16 Pro, which also comes in Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium.
Majin Bu accurately
revealed
the "Desert Titanium" color name for iPhone 16 Pro models seven months before the devices launched. However, some of his information has been wrong, including a rumor about an
iPad 11 being imminent in 2023
.
MacBook Air in Sky Blue
This is the first rumor about iPhone 17 colors that we've covered. Assuming for now its accuracy, would you be interested in an iPhone 17 in the Sky Blue color Apple has already used for the MacBook Air? Let us know in the comments.
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iPhone 17e Nears Trial Production, Launch Tipped for Late May 2026
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 02:49:20 PDT
Apple's next-generation iPhone 17e is nearing the trial production stage, with the mid-range device tentatively scheduled for a May release, according to a proven leaker with sources in Apple's Chinese supply chain.
WeChat-based leaker
Fixed Focus Digital
shared the claims on Tuesday, adding that the iPhone 17e release date is currently understood to be late May 2026, although the exact date is unconfirmed.
The leaker also suggested that the iPhone 17e could go head-to-head for market share with another mid-range device from a rival smartphone vendor that typically releases new models around the same time. Possible rivals in China include Xiaomi, Redmi, and vivo.
Starting at $599, the iPhone 16e was released in late February. The iPhone 16e offers a 6.1-inch OLED display, Face ID, an A18 chip, and a USB-C port, positioning it as a more affordable alternative within the iPhone 16 family.
A day before the iPhone 16e was launched, Fixed Focus Digital claimed to have learned of the existence of a "
new project codename
" in Apple's supply chain, and suggested there was a "high chance" it related to next year's iPhone 17e. Fixed Focus Digital was the first leaker to mention the "iPhone 16e" nomenclature back in
December
, when everyone else still assumed Apple would simply release a new device in its established entry-level "iPhone SE" series.
A February report by
Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP)
said Apple was expected to release an iPhone 17e next year, but the report suggested another February launch window for the device.
Introducing a more affordable mid-cycle "e" model could help Apple refresh its flagship lineup and generate more consumer interest than simply re-releasing the standard iPhone in a new color – a strategy the company has used in the past. Buyers would also have a better idea of when to expect the next entry-level device, in contrast to the non-linear roadmap that succeeding iPhone SE models followed.
According to
recent data
from Counterpoint Research, Apple took the number one position in global smartphone sales during the first quarter of 2025, with Apple benefiting from the iPhone 16e launch and strong performance in emerging markets. It's the first time Apple has taken the top spot during a first quarter, capturing 19% of the global market.
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iOS 18.5 Includes Only a Few Changes So Far
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:00:00 PDT
Apple seeded the
third beta of iOS 18.5
to developers today, and so far the software update includes only a few minor changes.
The changes are in the Mail and Settings apps.
In the Mail app, you can now easily turn off contact photos directly within the app, by tapping on the circle with three dots in the top-right corner.
In the Settings app, AppleCare+ coverage information is more prominent.
iOS 18.5 will likely be released to the general public in May.
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Apple Seeds Third Beta of macOS Sequoia 15.5
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:05:00 PDT
Apple today seeded the third beta of an upcoming
macOS Sequoia
15.5 update to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple
released the second
macOS Sequoia 15.5 beta.
Registered developers can opt-in to the macOS Sequoia beta through the Software Update section of the System Settings app. An
Apple ID
associated with an Apple Developer account is required to get the beta.
macOS Sequoia 15.5 appears to be a minor update so far, and no notable new features were found in the first beta.
Work on new features for macOS Sequoia is winding down, as Apple will soon transition to macOS 16. The next-generation version of macOS is set to be unveiled at WWDC in June.
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