By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Showrunner and executive producer Jonathan Tropper has been signed to his third exclusive deal with Apple TV+, following the success of his latest Jon Hamm drama.Jon Hamm in “Your Friends and Neighbours” — image credit: AppleTropper is currently writing a forthcoming “Star Wars” movie, but was previously the showrunner on “See,” which he joined in 2019, and then had his Apple TV+ deal renewed in 2022. According to industry publication Deadline, Tropper has now signed his third consecutive and exclusive deal with Apple TV+ for television projects.”See,” created and written by Steven Knight, concluded in 2022. Since then, most of Tropper’s Apple TV+ work has been on projects that have yet to start streaming, such as the limited series called “Lucky,” based on Marissa Stapley’s novel. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) A U.S. trade court ruled that President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs were illegal on Wednesday, but the administration has been granted a temporary stay until arguments are filed.Tariffs could affect iPhone prices in the fallThe Trump administration implemented wide-ranging and incredibly high tariffs throughout its initial weeks of being in power. After a lot of back and forth, exemptions, threats of new tariffs, and a lot of uncertainty, the madness seemed to be ending thanks to a U.S. trade court ruling.That respite was short-lived, however, as CNBC reports that an appeals court has stayed the permanent injunction until June 9. That’s the deadline for both parties to file arguments about the case, and the courts will then decide if a longer stay is in order during appeal. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Brian Patterson) The Keychron Q14 Max is an Alice-layout mechanical keyboard with a flipped numpad. It’s unusual, but perfect for the right person.Keychron Q14 MaxIt feels that 2025 has been a keyboard odyssey for this reviewer. Specifically, an odyssey through a wide range of keyboards offered by one of the most prolific manufacturers in the industry: Keychron.Ranging from large to small, lightweight to heavyweight, wireless, wired, and everything in between. All with features to meet any workspace needs. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) Apple’s latest research reveals how models made for speech recognition can determine your heart rate by processing phonocardiograms, which could be used in AirPods.Apple could add heart rate detection to future AirPods, building upon their existing health-related features.On Thursday, a week after the company revealed its Humanoid Policy study that deals with robotics, Apple published new research that explores health applications. Specifically, heart rate estimation.In its latest study, titled “Foundation Model Hidden Representations for Heart Rate Estimation from Auscultation,” the company’s researchers explain how foundation models can be used to determine heart rates from audio recordings, even though they were created with a different purpose in mind. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) A lot of questionable assumptions are being used to craft what is probably a wrong guess that more than $4 billion a year in revenue will shift from Apple to game developers as a result of the antisteering rulings and laws around the world.An analyst expects Apple to lose billions after Epic caseApple was forced to allow developers to link to external payment platforms or shops for in-app purchases after a long battle with Epic. It means customers now have a choice between Apple’s in-app payment platform and a third-party.This will certainly lead to some lost commission. Some. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The iPhone 17 could end up with a larger display than the iPhone 16, with a new supply chain rumor reinforcing previous rumors of a 6.3 inches diagonal screen.The iPhone 17 could match the iPhone 17 Pro’s 6.3-inch screen sizeThe iPhone range has different sizes of display, depending on the model. For the iPhone 16 generation, the smallest was 6.1 inches diagonally, but the size of the standard model could be a bit bigger in the iPhone 17 family.According to a subscriber post on X from DSCC founder and Counterpoint Research VP Ross Young, the screen of the base iPhone 17 will be bigger than that of the iPhone 16. Specifically, the iPhone 17 will be shifting from 6.1 inches in the previous model to 6.3 inches. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) “Severance” isn’t just surviving the wait for season three, it’s becoming the breakout franchise Apple TV+ has been chasing the very beginning.An Apple TV+ teaser image for the second season of ‘Severance’With “Severance” season 3 in development and the show’s cultural footprint continuing to grow, Apple TV+ seems to have stumbled into something it’s been chasing since launch: a franchise with legs.What began as an idea born from one creator’s experience with “corporate misery”, throughout two seasons evolved into a rare watercooler show. And one that’s not only critically acclaimed but also increasingly mainstream. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) If you’re on the go a lot, the espresso Pro 15 4K portable display is an indispensable travel companion for iPad and Mac users.espresso Pro 15 review: A high-res, portable displayWe last reviewed the espresso 17 Pro in 2024, but it was a bit bulky for some users who need something more compact. There was no smaller version with anything above 1080P support though.That was until CES 2025 when the company finally announced it had a new 15-inch 4K model on the horizon. After months of waiting, it’s finally here. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Amazon has gone one step further by discounting Apple’s budget-friendly M4 Mac mini even more — now priced at a record low $488 shipped. Plus, save up to $200 on upgraded models.Grab a new, lower price on the M4 Mac mini.We covered Amazon’s M4 Mac mini deal earlier this week at $499, but the retailer has dropped the price by another $11, bringing the total savings to $111 off.Buy M4 Mac mini for $488 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Perhaps to fight off the ire of legislators worldwide about App Store fees, Apple says that it has grown the global economy and collected commissions on under 10% of platform transactions in 2024.App Store on an iPhoneMore than 90% of the $406 billion in commerce linked to the App Store in the United States in 2024 didn’t result in any commission for Apple. That’s one of the headline findings in a new economic report ahead of WWDC 2025, which shows how the App Store has become a hub for far more than digital downloads.The timing is deliberate. Apple is releasing the report it sponsored just before WWDC 2025, likely aiming to reframe public and regulatory perceptions of how much it earns from the App Store. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
