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Apple News
Something is always happening at Apple – a hardware launch, a software update, a response to new regulation, a leadership change. This is where those stories land, sorted by importance rather than by time of publication.
Coverage includes iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, AirPods, and Vision Pro, along with every update across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. Legal battles, quarterly results, and strategic decisions are part of the mix as well – always with one goal in mind: not being first, but being the clearest.
Every story is checked against its original source before publication – Apple press releases, official documentation, industry reporters with proven track records. Aggregated reports or clickbait translations from international sources don't make it here. What matters isn't what goes viral, but what actually affects Apple users: availability, pricing, regional specifics – with a focus on the German-speaking market, but not exclusively.
Version 2.0.36: Apple releases new AirTags firmware
Apple released a new firmware update for its AirTags on Monday evening, which has the version number 2.0.36.
Read moreDetailsWith Matter support: Eve rolls out firmware update
Matter: This update allows customers to connect their Eve products to the Samsung SmartThings ecosystem and other providers.
Read moreDetailsTwo unreleased Macs spotted in the Steam database
Apple is testing new devices: Two unreleased Mac models were discovered in the November 2022 Steam survey.
Read moreDetailsNew iCloud encryption cannot be activated immediately on new Apple devices
To protect users, activating Advanced Data Protection on a new device is not possible for an indefinite period of time...
Read moreDetailsFBI: Apple's new iCloud encryption is "highly questionable"
Apple has announced that it will introduce end-to-end encryption for even more sensitive iCloud data, such as device backups.
Read moreDetailsiPhone with USB-C: EU sets deadline
Apple has to switch the iPhone to USB-C: The EU officially passed the law on uniform charging ports in October.
Read moreDetailsiOS 16.2: Apple extends AirDrop limit
With the launch of iOS 16.2, Apple is expanding an AirDrop restriction that was introduced in China with the launch of iOS 16.1.1...
Read moreDetailsDetection of CSAM in iCloud Photos: Apple abandons plans
Apple has abandoned its controversial plans to detect known child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in iCloud Photos.
Read moreDetailsiMessage & Apple ID: Apple shows new security features
Expansion of end-to-end encryption: Apple announces new security features for iMessage and Apple ID.
Read moreDetailsiCloud Photos & more: Apple expands end-to-end encryption options
Apple today announced that it will extend end-to-end encryption to 10 additional iCloud data categories to increase security
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