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Amazon's $949 15-inch MacBook Air deal hits lowest price ever ahead of Big Spring Sale
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/21/amazons-949-15-inch-macbook-air-deal-hits-lowest-price-ever-ahead-of-big-spring-sale?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

Amazon aims to clear out M4 15-inch MacBook Air inventory at $949

Amazon's weekend deal drops the 15-inch M4 MacBook Air down to a record low of $949 ahead of next week's Big Spring Sale.

AppleInsider

AppleInsider 7h ago

A lawsuit has revealed Apple was close to acquiring Lux Optics, the developer of the Halide camera app, but the partnership between the cofounders later broke down over the alleged misuse of funds.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/21/apple-wanted-to-buy-halide-co-founder-lawsuit-fight-reveals?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

Apple wanted to buy Halide, co-founder lawsuit fight reveals

A lawsuit has revealed Apple was close to acquiring Lux Optics, the developer of the Halide camera app for iOS, but the partnership between the cofounders later broke down over the alleged misuse of funds.

AppleInsider

AppleInsider 1d ago

OpenAI is working on a project to consolidate ChatGPT, coding tools, and a browser into one app. Apple's iOS platform restrictions will prevent it from becoming a true all-in-one platform on the iPhone.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/20/chatgpt-wants-a-do-it-all-super-app-but-apple-will-probably-stand-in-the-way?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

ChatGPT wants a do-it-all super app, but Apple will probably stand in the way

AppleInsider

AppleInsider 1d ago

Apple unexpectedly launched yet another device, the very long-awaited AirPods Max, plus the MacBook Neo gets more real-world testing, and Family Sharing gets a great update, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/20/airpods-max-macbook-neo-and-family-sharing-on-the-appleinsider-podcast?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

AirPods Max, MacBook Neo, and Family Sharing on the AppleInsider Podcast

AppleInsider

AppleInsider 1d ago

Review: Don't call it compromised. The MacBook Neo is an amazing new entry point in Apple's lineup that easily eclipses the base iPad and will be a revolution in the education market.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/20/macbook-neo-review-the-new-king-of-budget-laptops?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

MacBook Neo review: the new king of budget laptops

Don't call it compromised. The MacBook Neo is an amazing new entry point in Apple's lineup that easily eclipses the base iPad and will be a revolution in the education market.

AppleInsider

AppleInsider 1d ago

GhostClaw, a macOS infostealer, is spreading through GitHub repositories and developer tools, and it works because routine install habits make running malware feel completely normal.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/20/ghostclaw-turns-github-habits-into-a-macos-malware-pipeline?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

GhostClaw turns GitHub habits into a macOS malware pipeline

GhostClaw, a macOS infostealer, is spreading through GitHub repositories and developer tools, and it works because routine install habits make running malware feel completely normal.

AppleInsider

AppleInsider 1d ago

Newsletter exclusive: 1976 wasn't just the year Apple got its start -- it was a year when experimentation, risk-taking, and small ideas briefly had room to make waves in US business. As Apple turns 50, we look back at other notable companies founded that year, that stood the test of time.

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https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/20/apple-wasnt-alone-in-1976----these-companies-helped-define-an-era?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

Apple wasn't alone in 1976 — these companies helped define an era

1976 wasn't just the year Apple got its start — it was a moment when experimentation, risk-taking, and small ideas briefly had room to make waves in US business. As Apple turns 50, we look back at other notable companies founded that year, that stood the test of time.

AppleInsider

AppleInsider 1d ago

Apple may just be one of the few firms actually profiting from AI, as its in-app purchase commission revenues through the App Store are expected to exceed $1 billion in 2026.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/20/behind-on-siri-apple-makes-a-billion-dollars-from-rival-ai-apps?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

Behind on Siri, Apple makes a billion dollars from rival AI apps

Apple may just be one of the few firms actually profiting from AI, as its in-app purchase commission revenues through the App Store are expected to exceed $1 billion in 2026.

AppleInsider

AppleInsider 2d ago

An analyst at Barclays believes that if the iPhone Fold launches in 2026, it will be in December, months after the iPhone 18 Pro. He's the only one saying this.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/19/sketchy-iphone-fold-launch-timing-shared-by-analyst-with-shaky-history?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

Sketchy iPhone Fold launch timing shared by analyst with shaky history

An analyst at Barclays believes that if the iPhone Fold launches in 2026, it will be in December, months after the iPhone 18 Pro. He's the only one saying this.

AppleInsider

AppleInsider 2d ago

As everyone waits for the new Apple Foundation Models trained by Gemini, Google is pushing ahead on bringing a native Gemini app to the Mac. It'll be similar to those offered by Anthropic and OpenAI.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/19/google-finally-bringing-gemini-app-to-mac-after-apple-partnership?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

Google finally bringing Gemini app to Mac after Apple partnership

As everyone waits for the new Apple Foundation Models trained by Gemini, Google is pushing ahead on bringing a native Gemini app to the Mac. It'll be similar to those offered by Anthropic and OpenAI.

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