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Amazon Prime Day 2021 deals are officially live, with some of the year's steepest savings on Apple hardware, smart home gadgets and accessories going on now. Save up to 97% instantly.Prime Day deals are live and this year's discounts include bonus savings on…

The CEOs of big tech companies like Apple have been "allowed to do whatever they want," according to Representative David Cicilline in an interview over a series of antitrust bills taking aim at the tech giants.In early June, a collection of five bills were…

Calendar spam is continuing to be an annoyance for many iCloud users, despite Apple's past attempts to mitigate the problem.Credit: AppleSpam invitations on iCloud Calendar have been an issue for years, with the problem reaching a peak in 2016. However,…

Many iPhone users want the "iPhone 13" to be named something else, although only a small percentage view the name superstitiously, according to a new survey.Credit: Andrew O'Hara, AppleInsiderA total of 74% of respondents in the survey, which was carried out…

Apple on Monday announced a promotion that nets users a free month of Paramount+ service for free when redeemed through the Apple TV app.Announced in a tweet, the Paramount+ trial is available now through June 30. Eligibility is limited to new subscribers…

Those who own an iPhone can now try out Apple Pay Express Transit through an all-new augmented reality experience.In 2019, Apple began rolling out Apple Pay Express Transit for the New York City subway system, starting with the 4, 5, and 6 lines.Now, users who…

Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai is facing internal criticism from company executives who believe the Mountain View giant is seeing "cracks" in its success, according to a new report.Credit: GoogleA group of Google executives are becoming increasingly…

The Apple TV+ streaming service has secured more awards for its content, with both "The Oprah Conversation" and "1971" winning at the Critics Choice Real TV Awards.Revealed on Monday, the Critics Choice Real TV Awards recognize excellence in non-fiction,…

"It's probably nothing, but I want you to wear an Apple Watch to watch your heart and sleep for a while," the doctor said.It's probably not surprising that writing online for a living is a mostly sedentary profession. Until now, my doctor likened my health to…

Apple introduced its new "Hello" screensaver as part of macOS Big Sur to coincide with its 24-inch iMac lineup, but it's not immediately available to all Mac users. Here's how to make macOS use the screensaver.The signature 'hello' used in Apple's 24-inch iMac…

Want to listen to all of your downloaded podcast episodes on your iPhone in one go, without needing to switch between them? Here's how to create a station in Podcasts that will play all of the new episodes of shows you select.You can make stations very easily…

Prime Day 2021 is home to a number of aggressive deals on Apple products, including the latest M1 MacBook Pro, Mac mini and 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Save up to $200 instantly during the 48-hour shopping event.Prime Day Apple deals: M1 editionPrime Day deals at…

On a special episode of the AppleInsider Podcast, we interview Matthew Cassinelli, who worked on Siri Shortcuts after the Workflow app was acquired by Apple, and is now an independent creator teaching others how to create and use Shortcuts across Apple…

The TerraMaster TD2 and D5 Thunderbolt 3 are well-engineered desktop hard drive enclosures that can expand your Mac's desktop storage — but the price you pay for what you get isn't where it needs to be.The TerraMaster D5 (left) and TD2 (right)Media…

Apple TV+ hit comedy "Ted Lasso" has been honored with a Peabody in the 81st year of these prestigious awards.Credit: AppleAlready a multi-award winning hit with nods from the Writers' Guild, Critics Choice and Directors' Guild, "Ted Lasso" has now been…

Warner Bros, one of the co-producers of "Ted Lasso" for Apple TV+, has launched a range of merchandise in time for the show's second season."Ted Lasso" merchandise is now on saleAs recently teased by "Ted Lasso" showrunner Bill Lawrence, merchandise for the…

Prime Day 2021 deals are heating up and Apple AirPods are at some of the season's best prices on Amazon.AirPods Prime Day dealsUpdate on June 21: Prices continue to fluctuate on Prime Day, but AirPods Pro remain in stock at $189.99, matching Target's Deal Days…

Apple will enjoy a bumper year of iPhone sales with the easing of the pandemic, according to TrendForce, with the fall "iPhone 13" launches said to benefit from ProMotion support in the Pro models as well as sensor-shift OIS, though with less attention paid to…

Amazon just launched killer Prime Day Apple Watch deals, dropping the Series 6 to $279 ($120 off). Target has the Series 3 on sale for $169 as well.Apple Watch Prime Day dealsThe standout markdown in the latest round of deals to go live ahead of Prime Day is a…

Prime Day Apple deals continue to drive down prices on the latest hardware, with Amazon knocking $100 off Apple's M1 MacBook Air.Prime Day: $899 M1 MacBook AirThe $899 promotion at Amazon delivers the cheapest M1 MacBook Air price available on the standard…

Ahead of the potential launch of the "iPhone 13" later in 2021, Wedbush believes there is still "massive" pent-up demand for new smartphones within Apple's customer base.Credit: Andrew O'Hara, AppleInsiderIn a note to investors seen by AppleInsider, Wedbush…

On this week's HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts review Hunter Douglas's PowerView HomeKit-connected shades, discuss the new Ikea and Sonos collaboration, and talk about Level's new smart lock.The news was relatively light this week in the world of HomeKit,…

In the wake of G7 countries agreeing on a global minimum tax rate to stop major organizations like Apple from moving cash across borders to minimize tax payments, Ireland is apparently seeking a "compromise" on the plan.On June 5, finance ministers from the G7…

Writer/actor Brett Goldstein has tweeted a new trailer for the forthcoming second season of hit Apple TV+ comedy "Ted Lasso."An initial trailer for "Ted Lasso" season two was unveiled by Tim Cook during Apple's "Spring Loaded" event. Now series writer Brett…

Facebook has started to ship its Clubhouse-inspired Live Audio Rooms in the United States, as well as a selection of its own exclusive podcasts, as the social network capitalizes on audio-based trends.Facebook's Live Audio RoomsThe new features were outlined…

Germany's Federal Cartel Office has launched an investigation into Apple's ecosystem and if the App Store allows the company to "influence the business activities" of competitors.Headquarters of Germany's BundeskartellamtThe Bundeskartellamt, Germany's…

Reduce your reliance on your mouse by using your head, by enabling Head Pointer in macOS to move your cursor and click icons by shifting your skull from side to side.Apple includes many different accessibility tools in its operating systems, allowing many…

The Federal Communications Commission is refreshing its text alert system, combining two types of alerts into a single "National Alerts" category for iPhones and other Wireless Emergency Alert-supporting devices, as well as introducing checks to prevent false…

Texas homeowners have discovered their homes are getting warmer despite the use of air conditioning, with the discovery that energy companies are remotely adjusting the thermostat to higher temperatures with minimal warning.Residents in Houston and surrounding…

Major tech companies like Apple must open offices in Russia by January 2022, lawmakers in the country have decided, in what could be a move to crack down on dissent and banned commentary online.The vote on Thursday saw members of the Russian parliament pass…