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Donald Trump’s plan to slap big tariffs on goods from China could shake things up for Apple. If he wins the presidency again, he’s promised to start these taxes right away in 2025. This might force Apple to rethink its huge reliance on China, where it makes most of its iPhones and other gadgets. Experts call this a possible “liberation day” for Apple, meaning it could finally break free from depending so much on one country.

Right now, Apple’s supply chain is tied tightly to China, with factories churning out products daily. But Trump’s tariffs, which could hit 60% or more, would make it crazy expensive to keep things as they are. Moving production elsewhere—like India or Vietnam—might be the smarter move, even if it’s a slow and tricky process. Some say this could cost Apple billions at first, but it might pay off later by spreading out risks.

For years, Apple’s enjoyed cheap labor and fast production in China. Trump’s push could flip that upside down, nudging the tech giant toward a big change. By 2025, we might see Apple stepping away from China for good.

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Apple’s boss, Tim Cook, shared today that the company will give money to support people hit by the recent earthquakes in Myanmar and Thailand. He posted about it on social media, saying, “We feel so sad for everyone in Myanmar and Thailand affected by this terrible earthquake.” Apple often helps out by giving cash to groups like the Red Cross when big disasters happen around the world.

The earthquake, which struck on March 28, 2025, was a powerful 7.7 magnitude and caused a lot of damage, especially in Myanmar’s second-biggest city, Mandalay. Over 1,600 people have died, and many more are hurt or missing. In Thailand, a building under construction in Bangkok fell down, killing at least 17 people.

Rescue teams are still working hard to find survivors. Cook didn’t say how much money Apple will give, but the company’s support could make a big difference. Myanmar is one of Asia’s poorest countries and is already struggling with a civil war, making it tougher to recover. Thailand also needs help to rebuild after the quake shook things up.

Lots of countries, like China and India, are sending aid too. Apple’s donation shows it wants to stand with those in need during this hard time. People online are praising the move, though some wonder why Apple doesn’t share the exact amount. Either way, this help will likely bring some relief to those suffering.

Our hearts go out to all those in Myanmar and Thailand affected by the devastating earthquake. Apple is donating to support relief efforts on the ground.

— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) March 30, 2025

Apple recently made changes to its support page for a new tool that lets users move purchases between Apple Accounts. The EU and UK are no longer left out, meaning people there can now use it. The only place still missing out is India, where the tool isn’t available yet.

This purchase transfer tool came out earlier this month. It helps shift purchases, like apps or iTunes goodies, from one Apple Account to another. To use it, you need an iPhone or iPad signed into two accounts at once—one for iCloud and another for the App Store.

For some folks, this tool has worked like a charm. They’ve successfully moved their App Store and iTunes buys to the account they like better. Sadly, I’m not one of them. Still, I’ve managed with two accounts for 15 years—what’s a few more, right?

Anyway, if you’re in the EU or UK, you can now give this a shot. The support page lays out all the steps and rules you need to follow to make it work. It’s got a bunch of details, so check it out if you’re thinking of switching things over. The tool’s a handy option for anyone wanting to tidy up their accounts or bring everything under one roof. Just be ready to jump through a few hoops to get it done!

Pegasus spyware, created by NSO, is a danger to iPhone users’ privacy. This sneaky program can take over your phone without you doing anything. It grabs almost all your info and some versions can even turn on your camera and microphone. Pegasus uses secret flaws in iPhones that Apple hasn’t found yet. Still, Apple has a plan to catch it.

Apple’s Efforts to Find Pegasus

Apple built special tools into iOS to spot when spyware sneaks into an iPhone, even if they don’t know how it got there. When they think a phone’s been hit, they warn the owner and start hunting for the weak spot Pegasus used. Last summer, for example, Apple sent alerts to users in nearly 100 countries.

Apple has told tons of people in 98 countries that “mercenary spyware” might have attacked their phones, risking nearly all their private data. They admit they’re not always 100% sure, but they’re pretty confident and tell users to take the warning seriously.

Here are some past cases:

• Apple tipped off a Polish prosecutor her phone might be hacked by NSO.
• Apple warned pro-democracy activists in Thailand about a Pegasus attack.
• Apple alerted an Indian opposition leader about a possible iPhone hack.

Only Half of Infected Phones Caught

A new study says Apple is only finding about half of the phones hit by Pegasus. This info comes from iVerify, a mobile security company. They made a $1 app last year that lets you check your phone and send the results to them. You pay once and can scan monthly.

From those scans, iVerify figured out how common Pegasus is and checked if Apple warned the infected users. After big news coverage, 18,000 more people used the app and found 11 new Pegasus cases in December alone. Now, iVerify estimates about 1.5 out of every 1,000 scanned phones have Pegasus.

With more scans, they’re sure of this number. They also noticed that not just big shots as politicians get hit—regular folks in jobs like government, finance, logistics, and real estate do too. Some were tracked for years with different Pegasus types.  Surprisingly, Apple didn’t warn about half of these victims. Without verifying, they’d never know their phones were hacked. iVerify says they only counted phones they were sure were infected.

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If you’ve got digital content spread across two Apple accounts, there’s good news! Apple has introduced a feature allowing you to move all your digital purchases from one account to another, making it simpler to manage your collection.

Apple recently updated its support page with easy-to-follow steps on how to transfer apps, music, books, TV shows, and movies from a secondary Apple account to your main one. This can be particularly handy if you’ve been juggling separate accounts for iCloud storage and media purchases.

Here’s how you can do it:

• Preparation: You’ll need the email addresses, phone numbers, and passwords for both accounts. Both must have two-factor authentication enabled, and neither should be shared with others. The account you use for iCloud will become your primary account, and the one for media purchases will be your secondary account.
• Setup: On your iPhone or iPad, sign into one account for iCloud and another for purchases. Ensure both accounts are registered in the same country and check that the secondary account doesn’t have any remaining balance that needs to be used.
• Migration Process: Navigate to the Settings app, go to ‘Media & Purchases’, click on ‘View Account’, and then select ‘Migrate Purchases’. This process will transfer all your content from the secondary to the primary account.

After migration, you won’t be able to make purchases with the secondary account anymore; you’ll need to use your primary account on all your Apple devices. All payment methods and subscriptions from the secondary account will move over to the primary one, and any saved queues in Apple TV or podcast libraries will also switch over, potentially replacing existing content.

Please note, this account migration feature isn’t available in the European Union, the United Kingdom, or India at this time.

Before you start, it’s wise to review Apple’s guidelines on what happens during the migration and how to reverse it if needed. This way, you can ensure you’re making the best choice for managing your digital content.