App Store and More Down as Apple Services Suffer Widespread Outage [Updated]

[ad_1] A long list of Apple services are currently fully or partially down, including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV+, and more. The full list of services experiencing outages for many customers, according to Apple’s system status page: App Store Mac App Store Apple Arcade Apple Books Apple Fitness+ Apple Music Apple Podcasts Apple … Read more

The rumored Apple Pencil 3 could make it easier than ever to draw on iPads

[ad_1] Apple could unveil a new and improved Apple Pencil, equipped with a brand-new “squeeze” gesture, providing additional control without taking your hand off the pencil. According to 9to5Mac, there are references to a new gesture called “squeeze” in the code for iPadOS 17.5 beta, which was recently released to developers. This gesture appears to … Read more

Apple Exploring ‘Mobile Robot’ That ‘Follows Users Around Their Homes’

[ad_1] Apple is exploring various “personal robotics” projects in an effort to create its “next big thing,” according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. Amazon’s Astro robot One of these projects is described as a “mobile robot” that would “follow users around their homes,” while another is said to be an “advanced table-top home device that uses … Read more

Apple Watch deals include cool accessories bundle

[ad_1] Woot includes a choice of Apple Watch 8 models. Photo: Apple Amazon bargain site Woot! keeps the Apple savings coming. On Wednesday it surfaced an Apple Watches and More! sale with a handful of great deals on different models of the wearable, plus an accessories bundle. And the sale page doesn’t even include all … Read more

iOS 17.5 Potentially References New Apple Pencil and ‘Squeeze’ Gesture

[ad_1] The first beta of iOS 17.5 potentially references a new fourth-generation Apple Pencil, amid rumors that the accessory will be updated soon. The beta includes a hidden code reference to a “V4” version of the Apple Pencil, according to MacRumors contributor Steve Moser: NumberOfApplePencilV1ConnectionsCountNumberOfApplePencilV2ConnectionsCountNumberOfApplePencilV3ConnectionsCountNumberOfApplePencilV4ConnectionsCount A new Apple Pencil is rumored to launch alongside updated … Read more

First iPad makes ‘magical’ debut in stores: Today in Apple history

[ad_1] April 3, 2010: The first iPad hits store shelves after months of anticipation. The tablet Apple CEO Steve Jobs called “magical and revolutionary” at its unveiling earlier in the year quickly becomes a major success. Jobs initially showed off Apple’s first tablet on January 27, 2010. And there had been rumors long before then. … Read more

Apple Card Savings interest rate drops slightly, now at 4.4%

[ad_1] The interest rate earned by Apple Card Savings accounts just decreased. But not by very much. Image: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac Apple Card Savings accounts just got their first interest rate decrease. Money stored in on these accounts now earns 4.4% in annual interest. Previously, Apple and Goldman Sachs had boosted in the rate … Read more

Major Earthquake in Taiwan Halts Some Apple Chip Production Lines

[ad_1] A major earthquake in Taiwan has halted some TSMC chip production lines, potentially impacting the manufacture of Apple devices (via Bloomberg). A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan in the early hours of the morning, killing at least nine people, injuring hundreds, and causing significant damage to infrastructure, including disrupting operations at several TSMC key manufacturing … Read more

Apple Card Savings Account’s Interest Rate Lowered to 4.4% Today

[ad_1] Following the Apple Card savings account’s rate cut to a 4.4% APY, we have updated our high-yield savings accounts (HYSAs) comparison chart for U.S. residents. 4.4% is still a competitive APY compared to many other popular high-yield savings accounts, which typically offer rates between 4.25% and 5.25%. Provider Maximum APY* Ally 4.25% Discover 4.25% … Read more