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Oct 03 from https://arstechnica.com/

Apple removes ICEBlock, won’t allow apps that report locations of ICE agents

Acting on a demand from the Trump administration, Apple has removed apps that let iPhone users report the locations of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. "We reached out to Apple today demanding they remove the ICEBlock app from their App Store—and Apple did so," Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement to Fox News yesterday. "ICEBlock is designed to put ICE agents at...

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Oct 03 from https://arstechnica.com/

Apple iPhone 17 Pro review: Come for the camera, stay for the battery

Apple's "Pro" iPhones usually look and feel a lot like the regular ones, just with some added features stacked on top. They've historically had better screens and more flexible cameras, and there has always been a Max option for people who really wanted to blur the lines between a big phone and a small tablet (Apple's commitment to the cheaper "iPhone Plus" idea has been less steadfast). But...

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Oct 03 from https://www.404media.co/

ICEBlock Owner After Apple Removes App: ‘We Are Determined to Fight This’

The developer of ICEBlock, an app that lets people crowdsource sightings of ICE officials, has said he is determined to fight back after Apple removed the app from its App Store on Thursday. The removal came after pressure from Department of Justice officials acting at the direction of Attorney General Pam Bondi, according to Fox which first reported the removal . Apple told 404 Media it has...

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Oct 03 from https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/

Apple complies with Justice Department demand to remove ICEBlock app

Attorney General Pam Bondi said Apple has complied with a Justice Department demand that it remove from its app store the ICEBlock app, which allows people to track and anonymously report the activities of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. “We reached out to Apple today demanding they remove the ICEBlock app from their App Store — and Apple did so,” Bondi said in a statement....

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Oct 03 from http://www.macrumors.com/

Upcoming Apple Vision Pro Could Get More Comfortable 'Dual Knit Band'

Apple is working on a next-generation version of the Vision Pro with an updated chip, and it could include a new Dual Knit Band that provides a more comfortable fit. Updated Apple backend code found by MacRumors includes a reference to a "Dual Knit Band," which is not a band that exists at the current time. The Apple Vision Pro comes with a Solo Knit Band and a Dual Loop Band, but no Dual...

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Oct 03 from http://www.macrumors.com/

M5 MacBook Air: Release Date, Features, and Performance Predictions

The MacBook Air is Apple's most popular laptop – a thin, fanless machine that wields quiet power thanks to the efficiency of Apple silicon. While the M4 model isn't exactly old, attention is already turning to its successor. Apple doesn't telegraph new product launches ahead of time, but we can draw a surprisingly clear picture of what to expect by looking at Apple's silicon roadmap,...

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Oct 03 from https://edition.cnn.com/business/tech

Apple removes ICE tracking apps after Trump administration says they threaten officers

New York — Following a request from the US Department of Justice, Apple has removed ICEBlock and similar apps that allow people to alert others nearby about sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in their area. President Donald Trump and his administration have railed against the apps for months, arguing that they pose a threat to ICE agents. In an email to ICEBlock creator...

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Oct 02 from http://www.macrumors.com/

Apple's 2026 Smart Glasses: Five Key Features to Expect

Apple is working on a set of smart glasses to rival the Meta Ray-Bans, and now that Meta has debuted glasses that include a display, Apple wants to speed up development on its first-generation model. Work has stopped on the next Vision Pro so that Apple can prioritize getting the glasses to market. They'll Be Fashion Forward Like the initial versions of the Apple Watch, the Apple Glasses...

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Oct 01 from http://www.macrumors.com/

Apple Stops Work on Lighter Vision Pro to Fast-Track AI Smart Glasses

Apple has decided to stop work on a cheaper, lighter version of the $3,499 Vision Pro to instead focus its resources on smart glasses, reports Bloomberg. Apple wants to speed up development on a glasses product to better compete with Meta. There were rumors that Apple was developing a a much lighter, more affordable "Vision Air" for launch in 2027, but Apple is now transitioning engineers...

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Oct 01 from http://www.macrumors.com/

Apple's 2025 Product Roadmap: What's Still Coming

Apple's two big yearly events, WWDC and the iPhone launch, are done and over with, but there are still some new products that we're expecting to see before the end of the year. Apple TV The Apple TV hasn't been updated since 2022, so it's due for a refresh. It doesn't look like Apple is going to change the design of its set-top box, but we can expect a faster chip Apple code suggests that...

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Sep 29 from http://www.macrumors.com/

Apple Event in October? Here's What to Expect

Apple's annual iPhone event is in the rearview mirror, but rumors suggest the company plans to release a handful of additional products before the year ends. Will there be another Apple event this October? We discuss the possibility below. Apple in October Apple's most recent October events were in 2021 and 2023. In 2022 and 2024, Apple did not host an October event. Instead, it...

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Sep 27 from http://www.macrumors.com/

Top Stories: iOS 26.1 Beta, iPhone Scratches, Apple TV Rumors, and More

iPhone launch month is coming to a close, but there's still plenty to talk about in the Apple world including ongoing discoveries with the new hardware and software. Apple is also preparing some tweaks and additions in iOS 26.1 and other updates, while we're still expecting some other hardware updates before the end of the year. If you're a student, you should also take note that Apple's...

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