By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) A worker has died after being caught in an explosion at the Arizona site where iPhone processor manufacturer TSMC is building a new plant — and has previously been accused of using dangerous construction methods.TSMC investing $40 billion in Arizona fabsThe previous accusations against TSMC included it being described as “easily the most unsafe site I’ve ever walked on,” according to Luke Kasper of the sheet metal workers’ union. TSMC has denied all accusations, but now a new incident has reportedly seen a fatality.According to Bloomberg, an explosion caused the death of the driver of what’s described as a chemical truck. TSMC said it was a waste disposal truck, and the Arizona State Building and Construction Trades Council (Arizona BTC) has confirmed the death. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) On the heels of Best Buy’s weekend M3 MacBook Air promotion for Plus members, Amazon is following suit with its own $949 deal — only a membership isn’t required.Get a bonus on-page coupon discount on the M3 MacBook Air.The hidden Amazon discount — which is in the form of a $100 instant rebate stacked with a $49.01 on-page coupon — is valid on Apple’s standard M3 MacBook Air in your choice of finish. The 2024 model is equipped with 8GB of unified memory and 256GB of storage, making it best suited for light users looking for an alternative to an iPad Pro plus Magic Keyboard combo.Buy for $949.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Chip Loder) There are several utilities you can use on your Mac to secure it at startup. Here’s how to use them to keep your Mac and data safe.There are ways to shore up startup security in macOS. Computer security is an important topic in today’s digital world and most electronic devices are at risk to one degree or another.Apple has gone to great lengths to make its platforms secure, but there are still ways attackers can break in, steal data, and compromise Apple systems. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be the first major AAA title to launch simultaneously on Macs with Apple Silicon through the Mac App Store.’Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ launches on Apple Silicon Macs November 15Ubisoft’s upcoming release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows on November 15th marks a significant milestone in the Mac gaming industry. Unlike previous AAA titles that often arrived on macOS long after their initial release, Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be available on launch day.Set for release on November 15th, the game features two main protagonists: a Shinobi assassin and a legendary samurai. The dual-character approach provides diverse gameplay mechanics and storylines, allowing players to switch between stealth and combat-oriented missions. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Days after Apple learned its lesson, apologized, and removed its controversial “Crush” ad for iPad Pro, Samsung is here with another poorly thought out ad promoting Galaxy Tab with AI.Samsung’s ‘UnCrush’ ad tries to be clever praising creatives while advertising AIApple’s Let Loose iPad event was a celebration of the company’s advancement of tablet technology intermixed with creatives taking advantage of the new hardware. However, an ad for the iPad Pro proved to be quite the speed bump that some interpreted as Apple destroying creative devices to make way for its cold aluminum slate.After the outcry, Apple apologized and won’t air the “Crush” ad anymore only two days after the event, but six days later, Samsung is here to mock the company by firmly inserting its foot in its mouth. A new ad called “UnCrush” showcases a person playing a broken guitar on a paint-covered industrial press, using a Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 to read sheet music. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) The developer behind StopTheMadness Pro noticed that Apple has been charging for refunds twice when a customer buys an app bundle, resulting in the developer owing Apple money for every bundle sale.Apple says its curated App Store is free from scams and protects developer interestsThe App Store has a simple system for transactions. The developer charges customers for an app, Apple takes a portion as a commission, and the rest is paid to the developer.StopTheMadness app developer Jeff Johnson discovered that Apple has been messing up this seemingly simple transaction system since at least February. For every app bundle Johnson sold, Apple was charging the developer money instead of paying out the proceeds. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) RetroArch, a popular multi-platform emulator, is now officially available on iPhone and iPad, giving gamers a way to play their favorite legacy games on the go.RetroArch is now officially available on iOS via the App StoreFollowing the App Store debut of emulators such as PPSSPP, Delta, and Gamma, Apple has finished the evaluation of another emulation app.The highly-anticipated RetroArch emulator can be installed on any iPhone or iPod Touch running iOS 14.2 or newer and is also available on iPadOS. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Apple resellers today are blowing out inventory to make way for the new iPad Air 6 and M4 iPad Pro, and that means discounts are available offering up to $500 off current and closeout products — and even a few complementary monitor options.There are a variety of discounts available, with prices starting at $24.99 across popular Apple resellers, including Amazon, Best Buy, B&H and Adorama. Our Apple Price Guide breaks down the savings by product type and specs, making it a one-stop destination for those in the market for Apple hardware and accessories.Below are a few highlights from the price tracker — along with two Samsung monitor options that start at just $379 — so if you’re looking for a graduation gift or need an iPad at a discount to keep the family entertained this summer, there are a variety of offers to choose from. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Wuerthele) The new iPad Air is still more power than most need, but that 13-inch one returns large-screen media consumption to the masses for exactly what it cost almost a decade ago.2024 iPad Air 13-inchWe’ve already written tens of thousands of words about the new iPads, and across the internet, there are perhaps billions. You probably already know that Apple simplified the iPad line by killing the ninth-generation iPad, and putting the 10th generation in its place.This, of course, leaves the iPad Air and iPad Pro to fill the middle and top of the line. But, for most, the iPad Air is far more than sufficient. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Over the last few years, Apple customers have extended their upgrade cycles for iPads, possibly making the new models an appealing choice for those ready to purchase.11-inch iPad ProApple announced on May 7 the long-anticipated new iPad models. The new iPad Pro is thinner than ever and has a new M4 chip, while the iPad Air is larger.Analysis of iPad buyer behavior over the past three years indicates that customers are extending the life of their devices. In the most recent 12-month period, nearly two-thirds of new iPad buyers who previously owned an iPad had kept their old devices for at least two years. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
