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☆ The $169 AirPods 3 reportedly aren't selling great, and Apple is apparently working on a new design
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Haley Tenore | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Apple's third-generation Airpods "haven't sold particularly well," Bloomberg reports. Apple's AirPods are undoubtedly a hit, however, making up a large share of the 2022 headphone market. AdvertisementAdvertisementIt sounds like the third-generation AirPods haven't quite been the runaway hit Apple was hoping for. The newer AirPods will reportedly come with USB-C charging, similar to the iPhone 15 and the AirPods Pro 2nd generation. The AirPods Pro and Max will also get an update further into the future.

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A new Apple Watch Ultra 2 is displayed during the 'Wonderlust' event at the company's headquarters in Cupertino, California, U.S. September 12, 2023. Masimo's 2021 complaint said the 2020 Apple Watch Series 6, the first model with blood-oxygen monitoring capabilities, infringed its patents. Apple has since shifted some of its Apple Watch production to Vietnam. Irvine, California-based Masimo has accused Apple of stealing its technology and incorporating it into several Apple Watch models. Apple is also facing an Apple Watch import ban in a separate patent dispute with medical technology company AliveCor.

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☆ Apple will reportedly release a bunch of new AirPods next year
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Apple plans to release new versions of several AirPods models next year, according to a report from Bloomberg. Apple's wireless headphones business has become a moneymaker for the company and requires regular updates to keep the product fresh and demand high. Since they were first announced in 2016, Apple's wireless white buds have become ubiquitous on big-city mass transit and inside offices and schools around the country. Apple's AirPods Pro, which cost $249, got minor updates last year, and this fall added a model with a USB-C port. Apple reports AirPods sales under its Wearables, Home and Accessories product line, which reported $41 billion in revenue in Apple's fiscal 2022.

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☆ 'Steve Jobs' biographer Walter Isaacson says Apple will be the company 'most hurt' if economic tensions between US and China escalate
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

As some US companies cut back on their dependence on China, Apple could be hardest hit, says Steve Jobs' biographer. Walter Isaacson told "Squawk Box" that "it'll be hardest" for Apple to decrease reliance on China. AdvertisementAdvertisementAs more US companies are trying to cut back on relying on China for business, Apple could be the one hardest hit if economic tensions continue to escalate. "Most companies are trying to decrease their dependence on China, but it'll be the hardest for Apple to do that." More than 95% of iPhones, Macs, AirPods, and iPads are made in China, according to the Financial Times.

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☆ Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Nvidia, Amazon, Tesla, DraftKings, Meta, Monster & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Tuesday: Bank of America reiterates Apple as neutral Bank of America said China remains a risk for Apple . UBS downgrades Regions to neutral from buy UBS said the Birmingham, Alabama-based regional bank is going into the "penalty box." DA Davidson upgrades Braze to buy from neutral DA said shares of the cloud-based software company will benefit from "resilient growth." Piper Sandler downgrades Monster to neutral from overweight Piper said in its downgrade of Monster that it had previously been just "wrong." Seaport initiates Amazon, Meta and Alphabet as buy Seaport initiated Amazon , Meta and Alphabet on Tuesday, saying it sees further upside for all three.

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☆ Tim Cook Can’t Make iPhones Without This Chinese Company and Its CEO
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( Yang Jie | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

Apple wants to cut its ties with chip designer Qualcomm but despite years of work and billions of dollars, the company hasn’t been able to build a wireless chip in-house. WSJ reporter Aaron Tilley joins host Zoe Thomas to explain Apple’s spectacular failure in this effort. Many Apple customers may not be familiar with Luxshare Precision or its leader Grace Wang, but they likely own its handiwork. Along with other Apple contractors, Luxshare manufactures AirPods, the Apple Watch and the recently released iPhone 15, including the top-of-the-line iPhone Pro Max. Luxshare is also the assembler of Apple’s first mixed-reality headset, due to reach consumers next year.

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☆ Apple continues its sweep to roll out USB-C to more devices
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Apple (AAPL) quietly announced its next-generation Pencil that works with iPads and now includes USB-C charging. The change comes nearly a month after Apple retired its Lightning charger, a milestone moment toward universal charging amid pressure from EU regulators. Like previous models, the third-generation Apple Pencil is intended for taking notes, sketching and marking up documents. The price is $79, down $20 from the second-generation Apple Pencil and $50 less than the original. At its iPhone 15 event in September, the company announced all of its next-generation smartphones and new AirPods Pro will launch with USB-C charging.

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☆ Dozens more stalking victims join lawsuit claiming Apple AirTags are a 'weapon for stalkers and abusers'
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-14 | by ( Haley Tenore | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

37 people joined a class action lawsuit against Apple over stalkers using AirTags to track them. The lawsuit, filed last year by two women, claimed Apple AirTags had been used by stalkers to track the location of their victims. "One of the most dangerous and frightening technologies employed by stalkers is the use of real-time location information to track victims," the lawsuit says. Others have also used AirTags to plot car thefts. The lawsuit claims that "individuals have been murdered — or murdered others — when using AirTags to track stolen property and confront thieves."

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☆ Amazon says October Prime Day outpaced last year's event
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( Annie Palmer | In Annierpalmer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Amazon 's fall Prime deals bonanza "outpaced" last year's event, the company said Thursday, as discount-hungry consumers got an early jump on holiday shopping. It marks the second year Amazon has held the shopping event, which is a fall follow-up to the company's main Prime Day sale held in July. "Prime Big Deal Days was a strong start to the holiday shopping season, offering Prime members an exclusive early opportunity to save and surpassing our expectations," Doug Herrington, CEO of Worldwide Amazon Stores, said in a statement. "This event outpaced last year's holiday kick-off event, with more Prime members shopping this year." Amazon typically uses its discount events for Prime members to run promotions on its devices.

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That's why I'm spending Prime Day looking out for the gaming deals that are actually worth your money. I've been scouring Amazon Prime Big Deal Day's kitchen section to find Prime Day deals on kitchen items. Displays can vary a lot in performance, so figuring out which Prime Day deals on TVs are worth your money can be tricky. Some of the best Prime Day deals on printers include the Brother MFC-J1010DW, a budget multi-function unit that's less than $80. I'm also loving the Prime Day deals on Rivet furniture (read our Rivet review), including 15% off a leather sectional.

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And while $250 off a MacBook Air is a hell of a deal, my favorite Apple discount for Prime Day so far is this $50 deal that you snag on the recently released Apple Watch Ultra 2. So, considering the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is less than a month old, being able to save any money on it, let alone $50, is a legit bargain. Snag the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $50 off with this Prime Day dealThe Ultra 2 has the best battery life of any Apple WatchPerhaps the biggest drawback of wearing something like the Apple Watch Series 9 is that it requires a daily recharge. For more Apple Watch coverage, check out our breakdown of Apple Watch Ultra 2 features and our roundup of the best Apple Watch Ultra 2 bands. And check out our guides to the best smartwatch and best Apple Watch for more recommendations.

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And after sifting through tons of discounts, we're here with all of the best Prime Day deals on products we love. I've been scouring Amazon Prime Big Deal Day's kitchen section to find Prime Day deals on kitchen items. Displays can vary a lot in performance, so figuring out which Prime Day deals on TVs are worth your money can be tricky. I'm also loving the Prime Day deals on Rivet furniture (read our Rivet review), including 15% off a leather sectional. Be sure to check out our best Prime Day pets deals guide for all our top picks.

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☆ The Best Tech Deals During Prime Big Deal Days
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Nick Guy | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +6 min

By Nick GuyWhether you’re looking for a new pair of AirPods, a portable projector or smart home security products, Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days has something for you. We sorted through the wide range of tech deals to bring you the best sales on top-rated gear that Buy Side recommends. While you’re shopping, make sure to check out our list of the best overall deals that includes more than 100 products. MagSafe battery packAn upgraded version of a portable power bank we love for the iPhone is matching its lowest price ever during Prime Big Deal Days. It’s our pick for the best lower-price Bluetooth speaker and during Prime Big Deal Days, it’s even more affordable at $20 off.

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Some the best Prime Day AirPods deals right now include all-time low prices for both the regular AirPods (2nd generation) and the premium AirPods Pro (2nd generation). And the noise-cancelling AirPods Pro (2nd generation) — with a USB-C or Lightning case — are down to a record-low of $190. And if you're looking for more discounts, check out our liveblog full of all the best Prime Day deals. The best Prime Day AirPods dealsWhat's the difference between regular AirPods and the AirPods Pro? Check out our AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) review and AirPods (2nd Generation) review for more details.

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Learn moreWe're officially underway, and we're here live for the next 48 hours to bring you all the very best Prime Day deals as Amazon's monster sale rolls back into our sights. We also have some dedicated articles for specific categories, like Prime Day gaming deals, which covers multiple platforms. We also have another live blog with the latest Prime Day TV deals. Prime Day laptop dealsSee more laptop deals at AmazonPrime Day headphone dealsSee more headphone deals at AmazonPrime Day gaming dealsSee more gaming deals at AmazonPrime Day TV dealsSee more TV deals at AmazonPrime Day kitchen dealsSee more deals at AmazonPrime Day beauty dealsOPAUL Hair Clips for Women $7.97 $11.99 Save 34% A great claw clip can really change your whole hair game. See more beauty deals at AmazonPrime Day home dealsSee more home deals at AmazonPrime Day furniture dealsSee more furniture deals at AmazonPrime Day fashion dealsSee more fashion deals at AmazonPrime Day pet dealsSee more pet deals at AmazonMore Prime Day deals

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Learn moreIt might be October, but Prime Day deals are back, and we're here to round up the best ones across categories like tech, home, kitchen, and beauty. We'll also have some dedicated articles for specific categories, like Prime Day headphone deals, which highlight discounts on our tech team's favorite over-ear headphones and earbuds. Prime Day Apple deals are also set to be big again, with MacBooks and AirPods seeing offers already. Let's take a look at what stands out so far ...Prime Day headphone dealsSee more headphone deals at AmazonPrime Day gaming dealsSee more gaming deals at AmazonPrime Day TV dealsSee more TV deals at AmazonPrime Day beauty dealsOPAUL Hair Clips for Women $7.97 $11.99 Save 34% A great claw clip can really change your whole hair game. See more beauty deals at AmazonPrime Day furniture dealsSee more furniture deals at AmazonPrime Day pet dealsSee more pet deals at AmazonMore Prime Day deals

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☆ Apple's center of gravity is China, not Cupertino
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-06 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | Huileng Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Apple might be headquartered in Cupertino but its heart is in China. AdvertisementAdvertisementApple's leadership may operate from the 175-acre, tree-covered campus in sunny Cupertino, California but, in reality, the company's center of gravity is in China. Roughly 95% of Apple products including iPhones, AirPods, Macs and iPads are reported to be made in China . And multiple media outlets reported that China had banned iPhones for government staffers, knocking its share price. Apple CEO Tim Cook likes to present the company's decades-long involvement with China as a cause for celebration.

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☆ Apple's China nightmare is about to get worse
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-29 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The country is tightening restrictions on the app store that would eliminate a popular loophole. AdvertisementAdvertisementChina could soon crack down on a major loophole in its "Great Firewall" that allows its citizens using Apple's App Store to access some otherwise forbidden apps. Social media apps like X, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and YouTube are at risk of being unavailable on the Chinese version of Apple's App Store as part of the restriction. China is one of Apple's biggest markets, only falling behind the US in sales. It accounted for about $74 billion of Apple's revenue in the full year to September 2022, Insider previously reported.

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☆ Apple's Chinese supplier Luxshare's production of some iPhone 15s doubled in a year
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsBEIJING, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Apple Inc's (AAPL.O) Chinese supplier Luxshare Precision Industry (002475.SZ) is producing three models of iPhone 15 series this year, and the business has doubled in a year, Luxshare's chairwoman said on Thursday. Luxshare has increased the production types and numbers of Apple's iPhone products in recent years, Wang added. "Luxshare is continuing to expand its production capacity in China to meet Apple's needs," Wang said, adding the company built a new plant in Kunshan last year to support the development and mass production of iPhone. "The fact that Luxshare Precision can have this scale this year is inseparable from Apple's support," Wang told the Paper. Founded in 2004, Luxshare became an Apple supplier in 2011 and has steadily moved up the hardware giant's value chain, from making connector cables for the iPhone and Macbook to manufacturing Airpods.

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Learn moreThe newest AirPods Pro 2 — the version with USB-C charging — aren't even out yet, and you can already save $50 on a pair. Apple releases the newest AirPods Pro 2 revision tomorrow. Buy the newest AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C with $50 offDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Beyond that, all other changes coming to the AirPods Pro 2 are strictly software-based, and they're applicable to both the Lightning and USB-C model. You can read our AirPods Pro 2 review to see whether these are right for you.

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☆ Apple Watch review: New gesture control feature involves tapping the air
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Over the past few days, I’ve been taking phone calls, playing music and scrolling through widgets on the new Apple Watch Series 9 without ever touching the device. The feature isn’t entirely new; the previous generation of Apple Watch Ultra was capable of similar pinch-and-clench gestures via its Assistive Touch accessibility tool. The future of hands-free devicesThe new Apple Watch Series 9 can be controlled by tapping two fingers together. The Apple Watch Series 9 will start at $399 and the Ultra is priced at $799. Although they start shipping on Friday, September 22, the Double Tap feature will launch via a software update next month.

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☆ Apple iPhone 15 Pro review: Lighter weight makes a huge difference
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +13 min

In addition to the Pro models, Apple also offers two cheaper options, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, which cost $799 and $899 and up. Here's what's new and exciting about the iPhone 15 Pro phones:What's goodTitaniumThe "natural titanium" finish is the most noticeable new iPhone color. The iPhone 14 Pro is in the back and the iPhone 15 Pro is in the front. On the right: 5x zoom photo taken with the iPhone 15 Pro Max Kif Leswing/CNBCIt's also a reason to reach for the bigger iPhone 15 Pro Max over the cheaper but lighter and smaller iPhone 15 Pro. ConclusionThe iPhone 15 Pro on the left, the iPhone 15 Pro Max on the right.

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☆ Apple's new AirPods won't have to be taken out of your ears as often, thanks to sophisticated AI
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

In this article AAPL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTKif Leswing/CNBCAlongside new iPhones and Apple Watches, Apple is releasing a new version of its AirPods Pro this month. The 2nd Generation AirPods Pro with USB-C — a mouthful of a model name — don't have any radical hardware changes. Apple's headphones are going far beyond the simple on-or-off noise-canceling features on competing devices. Apple calls the AirPods a "wearable," and reports it in the same revenue category as its Apple Watch. Apple frames Adaptive Audio as a safety feature, so users don't miss honks or disturbances when walking around cities.

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☆ Here’s why Apple’s charger switch is such a big deal
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Apple retired its Lightning charger on Tuesday exactly 11 years to the day it was first announced. The EU’s decision is part of a greater effort to tackle e-waste overall, but could it generate more in the short term as people phase out their Lightning cables. But knockoffs abound, and some USB-C chargers are much safer than others. Among CNN Underscored’s top recommendations for USB-C chargers are from big brands, including Anker, Belkin, Apple, Amazon and Google. Retiring the Lightning cable could even generate, in the short term, a surge of e-waste as iPhone users toss their useless Lightning cables in a drawer.

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