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TSMC says it reported itself to US govt; Apple chip production may be at risk [U]

The US Commerce Department is carrying out an investigation into whether Apple chipmaker TSMC breached US sanctions against China by supplying smartphone and AI chips to Huawei . The probe was in part driven by Huawei’s surprising ability to resume competing with iPhones.

Update: A new report today says that to the US government based on its own suspicions about an order.

If found guilty, TSMC could potentially face sanctions which might interfere with its ability to produce future Apple chips.

Huawei’s smartphones used to compete strongly against iPhones, not


Tim Cook in China visiting stores, developers, musicians, universities, photographer

Apple CEO Tim Cook is currently in China , taking time to visit retail store, developers, musicians, universities, and a well-known fashion photographer …

We learned yesterday that Apple is supporting a national parks initiative in the country, and Cook on this in his Weibo account.

National parks deepen our connection to nature and remind us just how precious our planet is. We’re excited to partner with CGCF to support China’s national parks and cultivate the next generation of environmental leaders.

He met with fashion photographer


New iPad mini reviews: Jelly scrolling is fixed (probably)

Ahead of tomorrow’s launch day , the first reviews of the new iPad mini (A17 Pro) have been published. These reviews give us a closer look at the new device, including details on the display, performance, colors, and more.

Head below for our roundup of the first iPad mini (A17 Pro) reviews…

The new iPad mini (A17 Pro) is and the first orders will arrive tomorrow, October 23. The device will also be available in Apple


These simple accessories will elevate your Macbook experience

With the M4 MacBook Pros just around the corner, now is the perfect time to consider some great accessories to enhance your experience. Whether you’re sticking with your current MacBook or upgrading, these accessories are compatible with various models, including the M2, M3, and soon-to-be M4 MacBooks. Here are seven must-have items for any MacBook user.

Be sure to check out our hands-on video below for a firsthand look at all the accessories mentioned!

The first accessory

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Is Apple really two years behind on AI, and does it matter anyway?

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported over the weekend that some Apple employees believe that the company is about two years behind the curve on artificial intelligence.

Tim Cook didn’t directly address that during an interview with the WSJ , but did say that the company’s aim is always to be best, not first – and that this includes AI …

The first point to make is that there are very few people with the ability to make this kind of assessment. If you work for Apple outside of AI projects, you

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Meta testing Face ID-like video selfie to recover your Instagram or Facebook account

Meta is testing facial recognition as a way of letting you instantly recover your Instagram or Facebook account if you find yourself locked out. The process of submitting a video selfie looks much the same as that used to register for Face ID, requiring you to turn your head in different directions.

The company is also using the technology to detect and block scams using celebrities …

You can be locked out of your account if you forget your login details, no longer have access to a two-factor authentication device, or a hacker


Apple @ Work Podcast: JNUC recap

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In this episode of Apple @ Work, I talk with from Jamf about the 2024


PSA: New Hearing Health features for AirPods Pro 2 won’t be available worldwide

Apple on Monday shared another glimpse at the new Hearing Health features coming to AirPods Pro 2 with iOS 18.1 next week. However, even if you have compatible hardware running the latest software, these new features won’t be available worldwide.

Apple announced the AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid feature at its September iPhone event. Impressively, the new capabilities take hearing protection further and include a hearing test for user awareness and clinical-grade hearing assistance. AirPods will then use the results to fine-tune the sound

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Disney+ and Hulu ditch App Store In-App Purchase billing as latest round of price increases goes into effect

In the past, Apple has always required streaming platforms available on the App Store to provide a way for users to subscribe directly through the app using in-app purchases. However, as this is no longer a requirement, many platforms have been ditching Apple’s in-app purchases, and Disney has just done so.

As noted by many over the weekend, Disney has removed the option to subscribe to both Disney+ and Hulu through their respective iOS apps. From now on, new users are instructed to create

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New Magic Mouse, Trackpad and Keyboard coming soon – but don’t expect anything exciting

We’ve been hearing rumors about Apple gearing up to announce new M4 Macs as soon as next week, but it looks like the company also has some updates for its accessories. More specifically, the company is reportedly working on new versions of the , and – but you probably shouldn’t get too excited about that.

As noted by , iOS 18.1 RC includes references to a “new” Magic Mouse 2, Magic Trackpad 2 and also an updated Magic Keyboard. Technically, the current Magic

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