Month: January 2025

TSMC founder Morris Chang has revealed that Apple CEO Tim Cook rejected Intel as an iPhone chip manufacturing partner in 2011, and told him that “Intel just does not know how to be a foundry.” In a new YouTube interview with Acquired, Chang recounts how Apple briefly paused discussions with TSMC in February 2011 when…

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Microsoft has announced an update to Windows 11 that allows iPhone users to access their devices directly from the Start menu, bringing feature parity with its existing Android phone integration. The new functionality lets you view your device’s battery status, cellular connectivity, and recent activities without leaving the Windows environment. You can also access messages,…

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If you’ve moved your system to an external drive, Apple Intelligence normally won’t work, but there’s a workaround. Here’s how to enable it.Enable Apple Intelligence when starting up from an external drive.In our previous article we showed you how to enable Apple Intelligence and the ChatGPT extension on your Mac. But if you want to…

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Don’t get stuck using an old version of Windows. Upgrade your PC to Windows 11 Pro with this limited-time discount from Cult of Mac Deals. (via Cult of Mac – Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos) Go to Source Author: Cult of Mac Deals

On January 27, Apple released iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS Sequoia 15.3, which means we’re now ready for a new round of beta testing. The next betas are rumored to have important new Siri Apple Intelligence features, so when can we expect the software? There are typically few pauses between beta updates, and Apple…

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Apple Maps has seemingly taken a half step in addressing the United States Gulf of Mexico renaming, but it isn’t clear if this is the permanent solution or a placeholder.Apple Maps showing search results for ‘Gulf of America’When President Trump took office on January 20, 2025, one of the first executive orders he signed changed…

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Get a free MLS Season Pass on Apple TV with T-Mobile. Stream every live soccer match, playoff game and the Leagues Cup. (via Cult of Mac – Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos) Go to Source Author: Ed Hardy

Apple Pay now supports Citi Flex Pay, allowing U.S. Citi credit card holders to pay for ?Apple Pay? purchases over time with the Flex Pay option. Citi Flex Pay is available for ?Apple Pay? purchases over $75. The default payback period is three months, but there are longer payback durations available with a monthly fee….

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Apple could be forced to detail more of its AI activity, after a proposal asks shareholders to expose whether Apple is truly working ethically in the field when training Apple Intelligence.Apple Intelligence and SiriAs a company well known for its stance on user privacy and security, Apple knows it has to be above board when…

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It’s been a wild year for Apple Vision Pro, if slow, and it’s time for Apple to step up and prove it’s the future and drive customers, developers, and creators to the platform.Apple Vision Pro review: one year laterApple Vision Pro continues to be one of Apple’s most frustrating yet amazing products it has ever…

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On January 29, 1990, Apple CEO John Sculley appointed Michael “The Diesel” Spindler as the company’s new chief operating officer. (via Cult of Mac – Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos) Go to Source Author: Luke Dormehl

Netflix has introduced a new “Season Download” button for iPhone and iPad users, making it possible to download an entire season of a series with a single tap for offline viewing (via The Hollywood Reporter). The feature was previously only available to Android users. To date, Netflix subscribers using iOS or iPadOS were required to…

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