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Two new Apple Watch features may see the device running up against privacy laws in multiple US states. That’s because the new Live Rewind and Siri Recap features audio-record conversations. The devil is very much in the detail here, since neither feature makes audio recordings accessible to anyone, and it seems likely that the issue will need to be tested in the courts in order to set a new legal precedent … more…
India's consumer protection regulator has launched a probe into Apple's software warranty terms, over claims iPhone users were paying exorbitant fees for repairs. Alleged iOS 18 issues are becoming a regulatory problem in India The Central Consumer Protection Agency of India is taking a close look at Apple's software warranty policies, continuing an investigation into repairs. The latest investigation accuses Apple of ripping off consumers through repairs. It is a continuation of an investigation following the rollout of iOS 18 in 2024, which allegedly led to display and microphone issues, reports Reuters on Tuesday. The regulator received a large number of complaints that consumers were forced to pay for repairs. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple's high-end smartwatch just got a new chip, more AI features, better heart rate sensing, and more. Here's how the Apple Watch Ultra 4 compares to its predecessor. Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 3: Apple's premium smartwatch is more useful than ever. On Wednesday, alongside the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro, Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Ultra 4. Though the outside of the watch is effectively indistinguishable from the Apple Watch Ultra 3 , the hardware inside packs a significant punch. With Siri Recaps, Live Rewind, sound recognition, a redesigned health sensor system, better battery life, and an updated Health app on iOS 27 , there's a lot to cover. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
12 years ago today, Apple published a web page with one job: to make a U2 album go away. On September 9, 2014, at Apple's iPhone 6 event, Tim Cook revealed that "Songs of Innocence" would be given to every iTunes customer for nothing. The album was directly linked to accounts, and devices set to "download automatically" got it without asking. Complaints quickly followed, and on September 15, Apple was forced to respond with a one-click page that stripped the album from accounts. Users were given a month to reinstall it at no cost. Apple said 26 million people ultimately downloaded the full album. Bono apologized a month later. The web tool is no longer active, but an archive of the support page is available here . This article, " Apple's Weirdest iTunes Walk-Back Turns 12 Today " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
